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Bookchaser | 2020 comments 2015 October Monthly Challenge


I'm done!!!

10/10 Completed


01. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts 'O' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
One Magic Moment by Lynn Kurland 10/05/15
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.
Down London Road by Samantha Young 10/10/15
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 10/19/15
04. Fire Prevention Week (2nd week of October): Read a book with a MC in a career that wears a uniform.
Can't Help Falling in Love by Bella Andre 10/08/15
05. Techies Day (October 3): Read a book where modern technology (for its time) is featured.
Express Male by Elizabeth Bevarly 10/16/15
06. Do Something Nice Day (October 5): Read a book with a nice character or a sweet story.
Anne's House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery 10/06/15
07. No Beard Day (October 18): Read a book where the hero has no facial hair.
The Duke Is Mine by Eloisa James 10/13/14
08. United Nations Day (October 24): Read a book set in a country other than your own.
Slightly Sinful by Mary Balogh (Belgium/England) 10/11/15
09. National Frankenstein Day (October 30): Read a Paranormal Romance or any book with a monster in it.
Heart Fire by Robin D. Owens 10/25/15
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James 10/20/15


One Magic Moment (de Piaget, #11; de Piaget/MacLeod, #17) by Lynn Kurland Down London Road (On Dublin Street, #2) by Samantha Young I Only Have Eyes for You (The Sullivans, #4) by Bella Andre Can't Help Falling in Love (The Sullivans, #3) by Bella Andre Express Male (OPUS #2) by Elizabeth Bevarly Anne's House of Dreams (Anne of Green Gables, #5) by L.M. Montgomery The Duke Is Mine (Fairy Tales, #3) by Eloisa James Slightly Sinful (Bedwyn Saga, #5) by Mary Balogh Heart Fire (Celta's Heartmates, #13) by Robin D. Owens The Ugly Duchess (Fairy Tales, #4) by Eloisa James


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message 154: by Jojo (last edited Oct 26, 2015 08:33AM) (new)

Jojo | 1010 comments October Monthly Challenge

9/10

1. 'O' is for October: Outfoxedby Marie Harte - 08/10/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
2. MotM - NayNay: Marked by Midnight by Lara Adrian - 03/10/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
3. FAC - Bella Andre: Secrets and Charms by Lou Harper - 06/10/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
4. Fire Prevention Week: Love & Loyalty by Tere Michaels - 10/10/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
5. Techies Day (October 3): Aramus by Eve Langlais - 07/10/15 ★ ★ ★
6. Do Something Nice Day (October 5): Gold Hill by Claudia Hall Christian
7. No Beard Day (October 18): - 05/10/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
8. United Nations Day (October 24): Loving Jay by Renae Kaye - 01/10/15 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
9. Frankenstein (Oct 30): Wolf with Benefits by Shelly Laurenston - 01/10/15 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
10. Reader's Choice: Waking the Dead by Kylie Brant - 12/10/15 ★ ★ ★ ★


Outfoxed (Cougar Falls, #4) by Marie Harte Marked by Midnight (Midnight Breed #11.5) by Lara Adrian Secrets and Charms (Secrets, #2) by Lou Harper Love & Loyalty (Faith, Love, & Devotion, #2) by Tere Michaels Aramus (Cyborgs More Than Machines, #4) by Eve Langlais Gold Hill by Claudia Hall Christian xxx Loving Jay by Renae Kaye Wolf with Benefits (Pride, #8) by Shelly Laurenston Waking the Dead (Mindhunters, #3) by Kylie Brant


message 155: by Leigh (new)

Leigh | 270 comments Finished.

Romance Readers Reading Challenges 2015 October Monthly Challenge

COMPLETED: 3/3


2. Member of the Month - NayNay: Dragonbane (Dark Hunter #25) by Sherrilyn Kenyon 10/26 *****

8. United Nations Day (October 24): Moonlight on Nightingale Way (On Dublin Street, #6) by Samantha Young 10/8 *****

9. National Frankenstein Day (October 30): Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels, #3) by Ilona Andrews 10/13 *****


message 156: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31602 comments Woohoo Leigh!!


message 157: by Leigh (new)

Leigh | 270 comments Thanks MountainKat!


message 158: by Susan (new)

Susan (scoutmomskf) | 1843 comments 9/10



1. 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 (The Royal Rakes, #2) by Connie Mason One Night With a Rake - Connie Mason, Mia Marlowe (Sourcebooks Casablanca - June 2013) - Oct 4

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.
Switchback by Catherine Anderson Switchback - Catherine Anderson (HI #1587 - Sept 2015) - Oct 1

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.
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 (Brides of Waterloo #1) by Sarah Mallory A Lady for Lord Randall - Sarah Mallory (HH #1233 - May 2015) (British army) - Oct 12

5. Techies Day (October 3): Read a book where modern technology (for its time) is featured.
Too Dangerous For a Lady (Company of Rogues, #16) by Jo Beverley Too Dangerous for a Lady - Jo Beverley (Signet - Apr 2015) (coal gas lighting) - Oct 13

6. Do Something Nice Day (October 5): Read a book with a nice character or a sweet story.
Christmas in Cupid Falls by Holly Jacobs Christmas in Cupid Falls - Holly Jacobs (Montlake - Oct 2014) (sweet story) - Oct 6

7. No Beard Day (October 18): Read a book where the hero has no facial hair.
The Doctor's Accidental Family (Safe Harbor Medical #16) by Jacqueline Diamond The Doctor's Accidental Family - Jacqueline Diamond (HAR#1563 - Sept 2015) - Oct 5

8. United Nations Day (October 24): Read a book set in a country other than your own.
Strangers at the Altar by Marguerite Kaye Strangers at the Altar - Marguerite Kaye (HH #1212 - Dec 2014) (Scotland) - Oct 8

9. National Frankenstein Day (October 30): Read a Paranormal Romance or any book with a monster in it.
In the Air Tonight (Shadow Force, #3) by Stephanie Tyler In the Air Tonight - Stephanie Tyler (Dell - Aug 2011) (psychic) - Oct 26

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
A Match for Marcus Cynster (Cynsters Next Generation, #3) by Stephanie Laurens A Match for Marcus Cynster - Stephanie Laurens (Mira - June 2015) - Oct 22


message 159: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments WOW! I got all 10 - it's been ages since that happened!!

RRRC Monthly Challenges
October 1-31, 2015

10/8


√ 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: Death of a Nag by M. C. Beaton - 10.20 - Hamish MacBeth is a Scottish constable, and at one point in the story, it mentions him putting on his 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 - 10.24 Celeste Blessing is a very nice character, and all the Eternity Springs stories end up being sweet
√ 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


message 160: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31602 comments Yay!! You did it BJ Rose!!


message 161: by Tina Theresa (last edited Oct 26, 2015 06:08PM) (new)

Tina Theresa | 255 comments 2015 October Monthly Challenge
10/10 DONE

1. 1. 'O' is for October: Delirium by Lauren Oliver 10/26
2. Member of the Month - 2011: Breathe 10/6
3. Featured Author Challenge - Bella Andre: Be My Love: A Walker Island Romance, Book 1 10/12
4. Fire Prevention Week (2nd week of October): Burning Up 10/17
5. Techies Day (October 3): Maybe Someday 10/16
6. Do Something Nice Day (October 5): My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories 10/20
7. No Beard Day (October 18): Always Been Mine 10/2
8. United Nations Day (October 24): A Necessary Sin 10/9
9. National Frankenstein Day (October 30): The Golem and the Jinni 10/12
10. Reader's Choice: The Nightingale 10/23

Maybe Someday (Maybe, #1) by Colleen Hoover Be My Love A Walker Island Romance, Book 1 (Volume 1) by Lucy Kevin A Necessary Sin (The Sin Trilogy, #1) by Georgia Cates The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker Breathe (Sea Breeze, #1) by Abbi Glines My True Love Gave to Me Twelve Holiday Stories by Stephanie Perkins Burning Up (Ashton Heights Fire #1) by Sami Lee The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Always Been Mine (The Moreno Brothers, #2) by Elizabeth Reyes Delirium (Delirium, #1) by Lauren Oliver


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MountainKat | 31602 comments Congrats Tina Theresa!!


message 163: by Leigh (new)

Leigh | 270 comments Congrats BJ Rose and Tina Theresa!


message 164: by Morgan (last edited Oct 27, 2015 06:14AM) (new)

Morgan Dungan | 144 comments October Monthly Challenge

8/10 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: Blindfolded Innocence 10/26/15
6. Do Something Nice Day: In Between by Jenny B. Jones 10/20/15
7. No Beard Day: Zack by Sawyer Bennett 10/08/15
8. United Nations Day: Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins 10/07/15
9. National Frankenstein Day: Vengeance by Megan Miranda 10/27/15
10. Reader's Choice: Burying Water by K.A. Tucker 10/23/15


message 165: by Susan (new)

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



1. 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 (The Royal Rakes, #2) by Connie Mason One Night With a Rake - Connie Mason, Mia Marlowe (Sourcebooks Casablanca - June 2013) - Oct 4

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.
Switchback by Catherine Anderson Switchback - Catherine Anderson (HI #1587 - Sept 2015) - Oct 1

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.
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.
It's in His Kiss (Lucky Harbor, #10) by Jill Shalvis It's in His Kiss - Jill Shalvis (Grand Central - Sept 2014) (contemporary romance) - Oct 27

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 (Brides of Waterloo #1) by Sarah Mallory A Lady for Lord Randall - Sarah Mallory (HH #1233 - May 2015) (British army) - Oct 12

5. Techies Day (October 3): Read a book where modern technology (for its time) is featured.
Too Dangerous For a Lady (Company of Rogues, #16) by Jo Beverley Too Dangerous for a Lady - Jo Beverley (Signet - Apr 2015) (coal gas lighting) - Oct 13

6. Do Something Nice Day (October 5): Read a book with a nice character or a sweet story.
Christmas in Cupid Falls by Holly Jacobs Christmas in Cupid Falls - Holly Jacobs (Montlake - Oct 2014) (sweet story) - Oct 6

7. No Beard Day (October 18): Read a book where the hero has no facial hair.
The Doctor's Accidental Family (Safe Harbor Medical #16) by Jacqueline Diamond The Doctor's Accidental Family - Jacqueline Diamond (HAR#1563 - Sept 2015) - Oct 5

8. United Nations Day (October 24): Read a book set in a country other than your own.
Strangers at the Altar by Marguerite Kaye Strangers at the Altar - Marguerite Kaye (HH #1212 - Dec 2014) (Scotland) - Oct 8

9. National Frankenstein Day (October 30): Read a Paranormal Romance or any book with a monster in it.
In the Air Tonight (Shadow Force, #3) by Stephanie Tyler In the Air Tonight - Stephanie Tyler (Dell - Aug 2011) (psychic) - Oct 26

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
A Match for Marcus Cynster (Cynsters Next Generation, #3) by Stephanie Laurens A Match for Marcus Cynster - Stephanie Laurens (Mira - June 2015) - Oct 22


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message 167: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments 10/10

1. 1.'O' is for October: Off the Grid: A Jane Yellowrock Story, 10/2/2015, 3*
2. Member of the Month - NayNay: Station Eleven, 10/15/2015, 3*
3. Featured Author Challenge - Bella Andre:
(Contemporary Romance) Stinger, 10/11/2015, 2*
4.Fire Prevention Week (2nd week of October): (MC in a career that wears a uniform) Games of the Heart, 10/25/2015, 3.5*
5. Techies Day (October 3): (modern technology is featured) Tales From The White Hart, 10/24/2015, 3*
6. Do Something Nice Day (October 5): (nice character)Ears, Eggs and Bunnies, 10/3/2015, 4*
7.No Beard Day (October 18): (H has no facial hair) Better Than Good, 10/10/2015, 3.5*
8. United Nations Day (October 24): (England)Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover, 10/4/2015, 2.5*
9. National Frankenstein Day (October 30): (PNR) Daughter of the Blood, 10/10/2015, 4*
10.Reader's Choice: Black Arts, 10/2/2015, 4*

Black Arts (Jane Yellowrock, #7) by Faith Hunter Off the Grid A Jane Yellowrock Story (Jane Yellowrock, #7.5) by Faith Hunter Ears, Eggs and Bunnies (A Matter of Time, #6.5) by Mary Calmes Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover (The Rules of Scoundrels, #4) by Sarah MacLean Daughter of the Blood (The Black Jewels #1) by Anne Bishop Better Than Good (Better Than, #1) by Lane Hayes Stinger by Mia Sheridan Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Tales From The White Hart by Arthur C. Clarke Games of the Heart (The 'Burg, #4) by Kristen Ashley


message 168: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31602 comments Congrats Elizabeth!!


message 169: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31602 comments October 2015 Monthly Challenge

I'm in too, for all 10!

10 of 10. Updated 10.28.15 DONE!!

1. 'O' is for October: Somebody Nice! by Raine O'Tierney 10.7.15
2. Member of the Month - NayNay: Hard as Steel by Laura Kaye 10.27.15
3. Featured Author Challenge - Bella Andre: Never Too Hot by Bella Andre 10.19.15
4. Fire Prevention Week (2nd week of October): Heat Exchange by Shannon Stacey 10.28.15
5. Techies Day (October 3): Shield of Winter by Nalini Singh 10.24.15
6. Do Something Nice Day (October 5): Soul Deep by Pamela Clare 10.10.15
7. No Beard Day (October 18): Ink Spots by Lissa Matthews 10.25.15
8. United Nations Day (October 24): The Stolen Mackenzie Bride by Jennifer Ashley 10.15.15
9. National Frankenstein Day (October 30): Lothaire by Kresley Cole 10.6.15
10. Reader's Choice: Say Something by Mari Carr 10.26.15

Lothaire (Immortals After Dark, #12) by Kresley Cole Somebody Nice! by Raine O'Tierney Soul Deep (I-Team, #6.5) by Pamela Clare The Stolen Mackenzie Bride (MacKenzies & McBrides, #8) by Jennifer Ashley Never Too Hot (Hot Shots Men of Fire, #3) by Bella Andre Shield of Winter (Psy-Changeling, #13) by Nalini Singh Ink Spots (Simple Need, #3) by Lissa Matthews Say Something (Second Chances, #6) by Mari Carr Hard as Steel (Hard Ink, #4.5) by Laura Kaye Heat Exchange (Boston Fire, #1) by Shannon Stacey

Congrats to all the finishers!!


message 170: by Karen ♐ (new)

Karen ♐ (kmk1214) | 2041 comments Finished. Thanks for a great Challenge!

2015 October Monthly Challenge


1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts 'O'. - Owned - 10/4

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 published in 2011 - Rock Chick Revenge - 10/28

4. Fire Prevention Week (2nd week of October): Read a book with a MC in a career that wears a uniform. - Fallen - 10/5

6. Do Something Nice Day (October 5): Read a book with a nice character or a sweet story. - A Very Lusty New Year - 10/10

7. No Beard Day (October 18): Read a book where the hero has no facial hair. - Love Under Two Outcasts - 10/7

8. United Nations Day (October 24): Read a book set in a country other than your own. - The Professional - 10/11

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! - Friction - 10/8
Owned (Decadence after Dark, #1) by M. Never Rock Chick Revenge (Rock Chick, #5) by Kristen Ashley Fallen (Will Trent, #5) by Karin Slaughter A Very Lusty New Year (Lusty, Texas #25) by Cara Covington Love Under Two Outcasts (Lusty, TX, #24) by Cara Covington The Professional (The Game Maker, #1) by Kresley Cole Friction by Sandra Brown


message 171: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31602 comments Yay Karen!!


message 172: by Barbara ★ (new)

Barbara ★ | 3901 comments Couldn't find someone wearing a uniform.


READ: 9/10

✔1. 1. 'O' is for October: Obsession in Death - J.D. Robb 10/8

✔2. Member of the Month - NayNay: The Ghost Hunter - Lori Brighton 10/19

✔3. Featured Author Challenge - Bella Andre: Butterfly - Kathryn Harvey (set in California) 10/17

4. Fire Prevention Week: main character wears a uniform

✔5. Techies Day: Play of Passion - Nalini Singh (modern technology) 10/28

✔6. Do Something Nice Day: Sealed with a Curse - Cecy Robson (hero is a nice guy) 10/22

✔7. No Beard Day: Meanwhile, Back in Deadwood - Ann Charles 10/18

✔8. United Nations Day: Luscious - Amanda Usen (Italy, I'm USA) 10/2

✔9. National Frankenstein Day: Wulfe Untamed - Pamela Palmer 10/4

✔10. Reader's Choice: The Heart of a Hero - Janet Chapman 10/25

Obsession in Death (In Death, #40) by J.D. Robb The Ghost Hunter (The Hunter, #1) by Lori Brighton Butterfly (Butterfly Trilogy, #1) by Kathryn Harvey Play of Passion (Psy-Changeling, #9) by Nalini Singh Sealed with a Curse (Weird Girls, #1) by Cecy Robson Meanwhile, Back in Deadwood (Deadwood #6) by Ann Charles Luscious (Sexy Chefs, #2) by Amanda Usen Wulfe Untamed (Feral Warriors, #8) by Pamela Palmer The Heart of a Hero (Spellbound Falls, #4) by Janet Chapman


message 173: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31602 comments Good try Barbara!!


message 174: by Dawn (new)

Dawn Completed 10/10

1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts 'O' One Silent Night 10/23

2. Member of the Month - published in 2011 Timber Pack Chronicles 10/23

3. Featured Author Challenge - set in California Hanging Loose 10/13

4. Fire Prevention Week: MC career wears uniform. The Last Day Of Summer 10/27

5. Techies Day: modern technology featured. Light from the Dark 10/19

6. Do Something Nice Day: Read a book with a nice character or a sweet story. Him 10/24

7. No Beard Day: hero no facial hair. Better Than Chance 10/5

8. United Nations Day: set in another country (England) Sight and Sinners

9. National Frankenstein Day: Read a Paranormal Romance Prickly Business 10/7

10. Reader's Choice: Claimings, Tails, and Other Alien Artifacts 10/15

One Silent Night (Dark-Hunter, #15) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Timber Pack Chronicles (Timber Pack Chronicles, #1) by Rob Colton Hanging Loose by Lou Harper The Last Day Of Summer by J.F. Smith Light from the Dark by Mercy Celeste Him by Sarina Bowen Better Than Chance (Better Than, #2) by Lane Hayes Sight and Sinners (Men of London, #2) by Susan Mac Nicol Prickly Business (Portland Pack Chronicles, #1) by Piper Vaughn Claimings, Tails, and Other Alien Artifacts (Claimings, #1) by Lyn Gala


message 175: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31602 comments Yay Dawn!!


message 176: by LaurLa (new)

LaurLa | 5085 comments Only halfway there... Oh well, there's always next month!
Congrats to those who were able to finish!!

October Monthly Challenge

5 of 10 Complete

1. 'O' is for October:
Once Upon a Masquerade - Tamara Hughes

2. Member of the Month - NayNay:
Feel the Heat - Cindy Gerard

✔3. Featured Author Challenge - Bella Andre:
Dream of You - Kate Perry - 10.26 ★★★

4. Fire Prevention Week (2nd week of October):
Ring of Fire - Taylor Lee

✔5. Techies Day (October 3):
Breaching the Billionaire: Alethea's Redemption - Ruth Cardello - 10.19 ★★★

✔6. Do Something Nice Day (October 5):
In the Balance - Vanessa Graham - 10.27 ★★★

7. No Beard Day (October 18):
The Billionaire's Dance - Melody Anne

✔8. United Nations Day (October 24):
Never Love a Highlander - Maya Banks - 10.16 ★★★★

9. National Frankenstein Day (October 30):
Shadow Spell - Nora Roberts

✔10. Reader's Choice:
Simon Says Die - Lena Diaz - 10.25 ★★★

Once Upon a Masquerade by Tamara Hughes Feel the Heat (Black Ops, #4) by Cindy Gerard Dream of You (Laurel Heights, #5) by Kate Perry Ring of Fire (All Fired Up, #3) by Taylor Lee Breaching the Billionaire Alethea's Redemption (Legacy Collection, #6) by Ruth Cardello In the Balance by Vanessa Graham The Billionaire's Dance (Billionaire Bachelors, #2) by Melody Anne Never Love a Highlander (McCabe Trilogy, #3) by Maya Banks Shadow Spell (The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy, #2) by Nora Roberts Simon Says Die (Deadly Games, #2) by Lena Diaz


message 177: by Becky (new)

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



Progress: 8/8 Complete!

✔ 1. 'O' is for October: K.A. Tucker, One Tiny Lie 10/7/2015 ✭✭✭✭

✔ 2. Member of the Month - NayNay: Nora Roberts, Sea Swept 10/31/2015 ✭✭✭✭

✔ 4. Fire Prevention Week (2nd week of October): [MC wears a uniform] Jill Shalvis, Head Over Heels 10/11/2015 ✭✭✭✭

✔ 6. Do Something Nice Day (October 5): [nice character/sweet story] Julia Quinn, An Offer From a Gentleman 10/8/2015 ✭✭✭✭

✔ 7. No Beard Day (October 18): [hero has no facial hair] K.A. Tucker, Ten Tiny Breaths 10/4/2015 ✭✭✭✭1/2

✔ 8. United Nations Day (October 24): [Set in England] Julia Quinn, Romancing Mister Bridgerton 10/18/2015 ✭✭✭✭

✔ 9. National Frankenstein Day (October 30): [Paranormal Romance] Kristen Callihan, Sea Swept 10/29/2015

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Tessa Dare, When a Scot Ties the Knot 10/14/2015 ✭✭✭✭


One Tiny Lie (Ten Tiny Breaths, #2) by K.A. Tucker Sea Swept (Chesapeake Bay Saga, #1) by Nora Roberts Head Over Heels (Lucky Harbor, #3) by Jill Shalvis An Offer From a Gentleman (Bridgertons, #3) by Julia Quinn Ten Tiny Breaths (Ten Tiny Breaths, #1) by K.A. Tucker Romancing Mister Bridgerton (Bridgertons, #4) by Julia Quinn Sea Swept (Chesapeake Bay Saga, #1) by Nora Roberts When a Scot Ties the Knot (Castles Ever After, #3) by Tessa Dare


message 178: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31602 comments LaurLa wrote: "Only halfway there... Oh well, there's always next month!
Congrats to those who were able to finish!!"


Some months just get away from us don't they!? Good try though!


message 179: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31602 comments Congrats Becky!!


message 180: by Lacy (new)

Lacy (lacy_stewart) | 1966 comments 2015 October Monthly Challenge
I'm in for 8!
10/8 completed them all! All finished


1. 1. 'O' is for October: One Silent Night by Sherrily Kenyon - 10/16 - ***

2. Member of the Month - Dream Warrior by Sherrilyn Kenyon - 10/2 ***

3. Featured Author Challenge - The Hotter You Burn by Gena Showalter - 10/23 ****

4. Fire Prevention Week (2nd week of October): The Accidental Sheriff by Cathey McDavid - 10/25 ***

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): Wedding the Highlander by Janet Chapman - 10/28 ****

10. Reader's Choice: Bewitching - 10/12 ****



Loving the Highlander (Highlander, #2) by Janet Chapman Wish Upon A Waltz by Alanna Lucas Bewitching by Jill Barnett One Silent Night (Dark-Hunter, #15) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Purity in Death (In Death, #15) by J.D. Robb The One You Want (The Original Heartbreakers, #0.5) by Gena Showalter Dream Warrior (Dark-Hunter #16, Dream-Hunter, #4) by Sherrilyn Kenyon The Hotter You Burn (The Original Heartbreakers, #2) by Gena Showalter The Accidental Sheriff by Cathy McDavid Wedding the Highlander (Highlander, #3) by Janet Chapman

Congrats to everyone that finished their goal!!!!


message 181: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31602 comments Woohoo Lacy!!


message 182: by Morgan (new)

Morgan Dungan | 144 comments October Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed All Done!!

1. O is for October: Marrying Mom by Olivia Goldsmith 10/12/15
2. Member of the Month (9/2011): Collide (published in Sept) 10/31/15
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: Blindfolded Innocence 10/26/15
6. Do Something Nice Day: In Between by Jenny B. Jones 10/20/15
7. No Beard Day: Zack by Sawyer Bennett 10/08/15
8. United Nations Day: Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins 10/07/15
9. National Frankenstein Day: Vengeance by Megan Miranda 10/27/15
10. Reader's Choice: Burying Water by K.A. Tucker 10/23/15


message 183: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31602 comments Yay Morgan!!


message 184: by Donna (new)

Donna (dkflynn33) | 51 comments Too many challenges for October.... 8 out 10 isn't too bad though.


message 185: by [deleted user] (last edited Nov 01, 2015 10:55AM) (new)

Grrr...for the first time I didn't complete a challenge. Rats. So, I'm wondering...just how much trouble am I in? Do I have to alphabetize the library? Clean out the Archives? I'll take my punishment. :)


message 186: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31602 comments Donna wrote: "Too many challenges for October.... 8 out 10 isn't too bad though."

Not bad at all! =)


message 187: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31602 comments Gle wrote: "Grrr...for the first time I didn't complete a challenge. Rats. So, I'm wondering...just how much trouble am I in? Do I have to alphabetize the library? Clean out the Archives? I'll take my punishme..."

Oh, let's see... I bet we can come up with something! ;-P


message 188: by [deleted user] (new)

MountainKat wrote: "Oh, let's see... I bet we can come up with something! ;-P"

Please just no science fiction. That would just kill me off. :)


message 189: by funnichic0318 (new)

funnichic0318 | 132 comments 2015 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1 to October 31, 2015
Progress: 10 of 10 (COMPLETE!)

1. 'O' is for October: One Perfect Night by Bella Andre; Read 10/04/15

2. Member of the Month - NayNay: Be Mine Tonight by Kathryn Smith; Read 10/29/15

3. Featured Author Challenge - Bella Andre: Temptation Ridge by Robyn Carr (contemporary); Read 10/04/15

4. Fire Prevention Week (2nd week of October): Hold On by Kristen Ashley (cop); Read 10/27/15

5. Techies Day (October 3): Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb; Read 10/18/15

6. Do Something Nice Day (October 5): Moonlight on Nightingale Way by Samantha Young; Read 10/11/15

7. No Beard Day (October 18): Raphael by D.B. Reynolds; Read 10/07/15

8. United Nations Day (October 24): The Seduction of Elliot McBride by Jennifer Ashley (Scotland); Read 10/21/15

9. National Frankenstein Day (October 30): Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh; Read 10/14/15

10. Reader's Choice: Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost; Read 10/30/15

One Perfect Night (The Sullivans, #8.5) by Bella Andre Be Mine Tonight (Brotherhood of Blood, #1) by Kathryn Smith Loyalty in Death (In Death, #9) by J.D. Robb Moonlight on Nightingale Way (On Dublin Street, #6) by Samantha Young Temptation Ridge (Virgin River, #6) by Robyn Carr Hold On (The 'Burg, #6) by Kristen Ashley Raphael (Vampires in America, #1) by D.B. Reynolds The Seduction of Elliot McBride (Highland Pleasures, #5) by Jennifer Ashley Archangel's Blade (Guild Hunter, #4) by Nalini Singh Eternal Kiss of Darkness (Night Huntress World, #2) by Jeaniene Frost


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MountainKat | 31602 comments Congrats funnichic0318!!


message 191: by ~KarenH~, Moderator (new)

~KarenH~ | 11349 comments I finished a couple of weeks ago, but kept forgetting to post here!

2015 October Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed!


✔1. 1. 'O' is for October: Three to Ride 10/10/15
✔2. Member of the Month - NayNay: Devoted in Death 10/17/15
✔3. Featured Author Challenge - Bella Andre: The Way You Look Tonight 10/9/15
✔4. Fire Prevention Week (2nd week of October): Heat Exchange 10/17/15
✔5. Techies Day (October 3): Double Full 10/12/15
✔6. Do Something Nice Day (October 5): Somebody Nice! 10/10/15
✔7. No Beard Day (October 18): Soul Deep 10/18/15
✔8. United Nations Day (October 24): The Stolen Mackenzie Bride 10/15/15
✔9. National Frankenstein Day (October 30): Lothaire 10/6/15
✔10. Reader's Choice: The Hero 10/11/15

Completed:
Lothaire (Immortals After Dark, #12) by Kresley Cole The Way You Look Tonight (The Sullivans, #9) by Bella Andre Three to Ride (Nights in Bliss, Colorado, #1) by Sophie Oak Somebody Nice! by Raine O'Tierney The Hero (Thunder Point, #3) by Robyn Carr Double Full (Nice Guys, #1) by Kindle Alexander The Stolen Mackenzie Bride (MacKenzies & McBrides, #8) by Jennifer Ashley Devoted in Death (In Death, #41) by J.D. Robb Heat Exchange (Boston Fire, #1) by Shannon Stacey Soul Deep (I-Team, #6.5) by Pamela Clare

Congrats to all the finishers!


message 192: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31602 comments Yay ~KarenH~!!


message 193: by Shelby (last edited Nov 02, 2015 03:30AM) (new)

Shelby (stang_lee) | 1970 comments Done finally getting to repost.

RRRC Monthly
October 1, 2015 - October 31, 2015



October - 10/10

1. 'O' is for October - Orgasmic Texas Dawn (10/8) ★½
2. Member of the Month - Red Queen (10/31) ★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge - Wild Heat (10/31) ★★★
4. Fire Prevention Week - Fire For Effect (10/30) ★★★★
5. Techies Day - Lima Oscar Victor Echo and The Truth About Everything (10/29) ★★★★★
6. Do Something Nice Day - Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts (10/17) ★★★★
7. No Beard Day - Sins of the Father (10/14) ★★★★
8. United Nations Day - Misfits (10/11) ★★★★½
9. National Frankenstein Day - The Last Yeti (10/13) ★★★★½
10. Reader's Choice - Midnight (10/12) ★★★★★

Orgasmic Texas Dawn (Orgasmic Texas Dawn, #1) by A.J. Llewellyn Red Queen (Red Queen, #1) by Victoria Aveyard Wild Heat (Hot Shots Men of Fire, #1) by Bella Andre Fire For Effect (Recon Diaries #2) by Kendall McKenna Lima Oscar Victor Echo and The Truth About Everything by Suki Fleet Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts by Charlie Cochet Sins of the Father (Angel and the Assassin, #3) by Fyn Alexander Misfits by Garrett Leigh The Last Yeti by Tully Vincent Midnight (Dance with the Devil, #3) by Megan Derr


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Ranzes Ryne (ranzes) | 221 comments 2015 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1 – 31, 2015
Completed: 10/10

1. 'O' is for OctoberThree to Ride by Sophie Oak – 10/12
2. Member of the Month – NayNayRomeo, Romeo by Robin Kaye – 10/8
3. Featured Author Challenge – Bella AndreGame for Anything by Bella Andre – 10/24
4. Fire Prevention Week (2nd week of October)Law Man by Kristen Ashley – 10/17
5. Techies Day (October 3) One With the Darkness by Susan Squires – 10/31
6. Do Something Nice Day (October 5) Easy Charm by Kristen Proby – 10/3
7. No Beard Day (October 18)Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez – 10/19
8. United Nations Day (October 24) The Erotic Light by Nina Lane – 10/18
9. National Frankenstein Day (October 30) Shadowed by Rebecca Zanetti – 10/11
10. Reader's ChoiceLover EnshrinedD by JR Ward – 10/4

Three to Ride (Nights in Bliss, Colorado, #1) by Sophie Oak Romeo, Romeo (Domestic Gods, #1) by Robin Kaye Game for Anything (Bad Boys of Football, #1) by Bella Andre Law Man (Dream Man, #3) by Kristen Ashley One With the Darkness (Da Vinci Time Travel #1) by Susan Squires Easy Charm (Boudreaux, #2) by Kristen Proby Grabbed by Vicious (Grabbed, #1) by Lolita Lopez The Erotic Light (Erotic Dark, #2) by Nina Lane Shadowed (Dark Protectors, #6) by Rebecca Zanetti


message 195: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31602 comments Congrats Shelby!!


message 196: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31602 comments Yay Ranzes Ryne!!


message 197: by Julianna (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 1888 comments I completely forgot to post my final update, so here it is. Sorry for the lateness.

Final Update 11/01

2. Member of the Month - NayNay: Defying the Odds by Kele Moon (10/5)★★★★

3. Featured Author Challenge - Bella Andre: Silent Confessions by Julie Kenner (10/31)★★★★

7. No Beard Day (October 18): The Devil to Pay by Liz Carlyle (10/12)★★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: A Man Rides Through by Stephen R. Donaldson (10/26)★★★★1/2

Completed 4/4
Defying the Odds (Battered Hearts, #1) by Kele Moon Silent Confessions by Julie Kenner The Devil to Pay (MacLachlan Family, #1) by Liz Carlyle A Man Rides Through (Mordant's Need, #2) by Stephen R. Donaldson


message 198: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31602 comments Better late than never! Congrats Julianna!!


message 199: by Julianna (new)

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


message 200: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments In all the years I've been doing this challenge, I've never, ever missed the deadline. I just couldn't leave things be, I had to finished...eventually :)

2015 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: Oct 1 ~ Oct 31
10/10 Read ~ All Done...But Very Late!


1. 'O' is for..: Olivia Parker, At the Bride Hunt Ball 10/7 ✯✯✯✯
2. Waazz Up NayNay!: Me Before You by Jojo Moyes 10/10 ✯✯✯✯✯
3. In Cali w/ Bella: Dark Wild Night by Christina Lauren 10/8 ✯✯✯½
4. Gotta Love a Man in Uniform!: Hell & High Water by Charlie Cochet 11/16 ✯✯✯
5. Techies Rule: Stars Across Time by Ruby Lionsdrake 10/18 ✯✯
6. Do Something Nice: Falling into Us by Jasinda Wilder 10/30 ✯✯✯
7. Smooth as a Baby's A$$: Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb 10/5 ✯✯✯✯½
8. United Nations Day: Master of Crows by Grace Draven 10/4 ✯✯✯✯✯
9. Frank & Friends: Death's Mistress by Karen Chance 10/24 ✯✯✯½
10. Cuz My BFF Said So..: Archangel's Enigma by Nalini Singh 10/26 ✯✯✯✯½

At the Bride Hunt Ball (Devine & Friends, #1) by Olivia Parker Me Before You (Me Before You, #1) by Jojo Moyes Dark Wild Night (Wild Seasons, #3) by Christina Lauren Hell & High Water (THIRDS, #1) by Charlie Cochet Stars Across Time by Ruby Lionsdrake Falling into Us (Falling, #2) by Jasinda Wilder Concealed in Death (In Death, #38) by J.D. Robb Master of Crows (Master of Crows, #1) by Grace Draven Death's Mistress (Dorina Basarab, #2) by Karen Chance Archangel's Enigma (Guild Hunter, #8) by Nalini Singh


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