Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

2017 September Monthly Challenge​​

1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'.

2. Happy Anniversary! Read a book that was published in September of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in September of any year. Link to member list, beginning with September 2016 - https://www.goodreads.com/group/12880...

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Sabrina Jeffries. Read one book written by Sabrina Jeffries or any author with her first or last name. Link to Sabrina Jeffries's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Fun Facts about Sabrina-
* Sabrina Jeffries was born in New Orleans
* She has published over 50 novels
* She writes Historical Romance
* Sabrina has three major passions: jigsaw puzzles, chocolate, and music.
* She has a Ph.D. in English literature

You may also read a book set in New Orleans, or by an author who is from New Orleans. You can also read any book which is shelved as Historical Romance or a book which setting is university. Or you can read a book which has some of your own passion included.

4. September - Happy cat month. This special month is brought to us by the CATalyst Council to help spread education and awareness about the health, welfare, and importance of companion cats. A happy cat means happy household, right?
- Read a book that has a cat on a cover or in the story, or read a book that makes you feel either royal or fuzzy and happy.

5. 5th Sep - Be Late For Something Day. Be Late For Something Day reminds us that sometimes, just sometimes, it’s ok to let things slide and not quite be on time.
- Read a book that could make you either stay up late or be late from some appointment.

6. 6th Sep - Read a book day. Reading has been proved to lower stress, so...
- Read a book which relaxes you and/or takes you away from all the stress of the actual world.

7. 15th Sep - International dot day. This special day has been invented to encourage people to harness their creativity.
- Read a book where there are a dot or dots in the cover (i.e. a dot on lowercase title letters i and j, exclamation point dot).

8. 20th Sep - Punch day. The word "punch" actually means "five", a word originating from the Hindustani word panch. It celebrates the traditional punch base recipe of five key ingredients: alcohol (usually spirits), lemon (or other fruits), sugar, water, and tea (or other spices, e.g. cinnamon).
- Read a spicy story or a book where the are a number 5 in either release day or in the page number.

9. 25th Sep - One-Hit wonder day. This term was established by music journalist Steve Rosen back in 1990, and it means those musicians who have one hit and then nothing more.
- Read a standalone book or a book where the music plays some major part in the story.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

You can choose to complete any number of categories, depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.

Please repost your progress as it helps when updating.

Happy reading everyone!

Suggestions


Here are some lists to help you with the challenge.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask, I'm happy to help. :)

9. 25th Sep - One-Hit wonder day.
Epic Rockstar Stories
Rock Star Romance

Participants


Amanda A
Aminko
Ann
Barbara ★
Beth
BJ Rose
Bookchaser
Camille
Christie
Christine

.•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•
Connie N.
Dana (aNovelAllure)
Danielle Gypsy Soul
Elaine
Elizabeth
Ethel
Fran
Georgina
J.C.

JoAnne
Jujubee
Julianna
Justme
Katherine
☘KathyD☘
Kesha
Kim
Kimberley Purple Unicorn
Krissy

LaurLa
Lilly
Lily
Mariana
~Melissa~
Mojca
MountainKat
MyzanM
Nancy H
NayNay

Nicole
Ranzes Ryne
Romanticbookworm
Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)
Sandra
Sarah
Shelby
Sonja
Stephanie
Susan

Suzanne
Tamecia
Tammie
Taylor
Teresa
Whitney

Finishers


Amanda A
Barbara ★
Beth
BJ Rose
Bookchaser
Camille
Christie
.•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•
Christine
Connie N.

Danielle Gypsy Soul
Elizabeth
Ethel
Georgina
J.C.
JoAnne
Jujubee
Julianna
Justme
Kesha

Kimberley Purple Unicorn
Krissy
LaurLa
Lilly
Mariana
Mojca
MountainKat
NayNay
Nicole
Ranzes Ryne

Sandra
Sarah
Shannon
Shelby
Susan
Suzanne
Tammie
Teresa

2017 September Monthly Challenge​​


0/10 Completed


01. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'.
Shooting Star by Colby Hodge (DTB)
OR
Defending Hearts by Shannon Stacey (Overdrive E-Pub)
OR
First Star I See Tonight by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (Overdrive MP3)
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in September of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in September of any year.
The Laird by Juliana Garnett (DTB)
OR
Then Came You by Lisa Kleypas (Audio CD)
OR
All Wrapped Up by Kimberly Kincaid (Library Book)
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Sabrina Jeffries: Read one book written by Sabrina Jeffries or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in New Orleans, or by an author who is from New Orleans. You can also read any book which is shelved as Historical Romance or a book which setting is university. Or you can read a book which has some of your own passion included.
A Dangerous Love by Sabrina Jeffries (Overdrive E-Pub)
OR
Never Seduce a Scoundrel by Sabrina Jeffries (Audio CD)
OR
The Widow's Auction by Sabrina Jeffries (Overdrive E-Pub)
OR
The Spring Bride by Anne Gracie (Overdrive MP3)
04. Happy Cat Month: Read a book that has a cat on a cover or in the story, or read a book that makes you feel either royal or fuzzy and happy.
Willow Springs by Toni Blake (Overdrive MP3)
OR
It's a Wonderful Wife by Janet Chapman (Overdrive E-Pub)
05. Be Late For Something Day (September 5): Read a book that could make you either stay up late or be late from some appointment.

06. Read a Book Day (September 6): Read a book which relaxes you and/or takes you away from all the stress of the actual world.
Just Once More by Rosalind James (Kindle + Audible)
OR
Whisper's Edge by LuAnn McLane (Overdrive E-Pub)
OR
Nobody But You by Jill Shalvis (Overdrive MP3)
07. International Dot Day (September 15): Read a book where there are a dot or dots in the cover (i.e. a dot on lowercase title letters i and j, exclamation point dot).
Need You for Mine by Marina Adair (Kindle Unlimited R & L)
OR
Drowning in Fire by Hanna Martine (Overdrive E-Pub)
08. Punch Day (September 20): Read a spicy story or a book where the are a number 5 in either release day or in the page number.
Fire in His Embrace by Ruby Dixon (Kindle Unlimited R)
OR
Guardian by Angela Knight (Overdrive E-Pub)
OR
What You Do to Me by Barbara Longley (Kindle Unlimited R & L)
09. One-Hit Wonder Day (September 25): Read a standalone book or a book where the music plays some major part in the story.
He's No Prince Charming by LuAnn McLane (Overdrive E-Pub)
OR
The Summer He Came Home by Juliana Stone (Overdrive E-Pub)
OR
Just to Be with You by Sheryl Lister (Overdrive E-Pub)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.


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Welcome Bookchaser and J.C.! :)

KRISSY'S SPOT
10/10 Completed

01. Scorpio Hates Virgo 9/09 ★★★★
02. All the Little Children 9/09 ★★
03. What the Duke Desires 9/04 ★★★★
04. Knight of Ocean Avenue 9/06 ★★★★
05. Trust 9/07 ★★★
06. The Teddy Bear Club 9/10 ★★
07. Coin Tricks 9/04 ★★★★
08. Trust with a Chaser 9/05 ★★★★
09. The Liar 9/13 ★★★
10. Foul Play 9/08 ★

September Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'.
Spellbent - Lucy Snyder 9/7

✔2. Happy Anniversary!
The End Game - Catherine Coulter (Sept 2015) 9/14

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Sabrina Jeffries
Out of the Easy - Ruta Sepetys (set in New Orleans) 9/16

✔4. September - Happy cat month.
Dairy Queen - Catherine Murdock (makes me feel royal) 9/20

✔5. 5th Sep - Be Late For Something Day.
Crimson Shore - Douglas Preston 9/19

✔6. 6th Sep - Read a book day.
Midnight's Kiss - Donna Grant 9/2

✔7. 15th Sep - International dot day.
Out of the Mist - JoAnn Ross 9/13

✔8. 20th Sep - Punch day.
Scone Cold Dead - Kaitlyn Dunnett (256 pages) 9/17

✔9. 25th Sep - One-Hit wonder day.
Pirates! - Celia Rees (stand alone) 9/21

✔10. Reader's Choice:
Blue Hollow Falls - Donna Kauffman 9/14



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

2017 September Monthly Challenge​​

1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'.

2. Happy Anniversary! Read a book that was published in September of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in September of any year. Link to member list, beginning with September 2016 - https://www.goodreads.com/group/12880...

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Sabrina Jeffries. Read one book written by Sabrina Jeffries or any author with her first or last name. Link to Sabrina Jeffries's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Fun Facts about Sabrina-
* Sabrina Jeffries was born in New Orleans
* She has published over 50 novels
* She writes Historical Romance
* Sabrina has three major passions: jigsaw puzzles, chocolate, and music.
* She has a Ph.D. in English literature

You may also read a book set in New Orleans, or by an author who is from New Orleans. You can also read any book which is shelved as Historical Romance or a book which setting is university. Or you can read a book which has some of your own passion included.

4. September - Happy cat month. This special month is brought to us by the CATalyst Council to help spread education and awareness about the health, welfare, and importance of companion cats. A happy cat means happy household, right?
- Read a book that has a cat on a cover or in the story, or read a book that makes you feel either royal or fuzzy and happy.

5. 5th Sep - Be Late For Something Day. Be Late For Something Day reminds us that sometimes, just sometimes, it’s ok to let things slide and not quite be on time.
- Read a book that could make you either stay up late or be late from some appointment. up late or be late from some appointment. , J.R. Ward...09.01.2017

6. 6th Sep - Read a book day. Reading has been proved to lower stress, so...
- Read a book which relaxes you and/or takes you away from all the stress of the actual world.

7. 15th Sep - International dot day. This special day has been invented to encourage people to harness their creativity.
- Read a book where there are a dot or dots in the cover (i.e. a dot on lowercase title letters i and j, exclamation point dot).

8. 20th Sep - Punch day. The word "punch" actually means "five", a word originating from the Hindustani word panch. It celebrates the traditional punch base recipe of five key ingredients: alcohol (usually spirits), lemon (or other fruits), sugar, water, and tea (or other spices, e.g. cinnamon).
- Read a spicy story or a book where the are a number 5 in either release day or in the page number.

9. 25th Sep - One-Hit wonder day. This term was established by music journalist Steve Rosen back in 1990, and it means those musicians who have one hit and then nothing more.
- Read a standalone book or a book where the music plays some major part in the story.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

2017 September Monthly Challenge​​
10/10

1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S'
Sworn to Silence Linda Castillo 9/3/17

2. Happy Anniversary! Read a book that was published in September of any year
Playboy Pilot Penelope Ward 9/23/17

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Sabrina Jeffries. Read one book written by Sabrina Jeffries
The Study of Seduction Sabrina Jeffries 9/4/17

4. September - Happy cat month.
- Read a book that has a cat in the story.
Ed the cat Y is for Yesterday Sue Grafton 9/10/17

5. 5th Sep - Be Late For Something Day.
- Read a book that could make you either stay up late or be late from some appointment.
Pray for Silence Linda Castillo 9/12/17

6. 6th Sep - Read a book day. Reading has been proved to lower stress, so...
- Read a book which relaxes you and/or takes you away from all the stress of the actual world.
The Secret Life of Violet Grant Beatriz Williams 9/13/17

7. 15th Sep - International dot day.
- Read a book where there are a dot or dots in the cover
The Bourbon Kings J.R. Ward 9/14/17

8. 20th Sep - Punch day.
- Read a spicy story
Hit the Spot J. Daniels 9/7/17

9. 25th Sep - One-Hit wonder day.
- Read a standalone book or a book where the music plays some major part in the story. BOTH
The Time Between Karen White 9/5/17

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Devil's Cut J.R. Ward 9/15/17

2017 September Monthly Challenge​​
10/10

✔1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S'
by Taylor Jenkins Reid, read Sept 06, ★★★★1/2

✔2. Happy Anniversary! Read a book that was published in September 2017
by Rene Denfeld, read Sept 08, ★★★★★

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Sabrina Jeffries. Read a book set in New Orleans
by Sherrilyn Kenyon, read Sept 17, ★★★1/2

✔4. September - Happy cat month - Read a book that has a cat on a cover
by Lilian Jackson Braun, read Sept 02, ★★★★

✔5. 5th Sep - Be Late For Something Day. Read a book that could make you either stay up late or be late from some appointment
by Maggie Shayne, read Sept 05, ★★★

✔6. 6th Sep - Read a book day. Read a book which relaxes you and/or takes you away from all the stress of the actual world
by Laura Marshall, read Sept 18, ★★★

✔7. 15th Sep - International dot day. Read a book where there are a dot or dots in the cover
by Karin Slaughter, read Sept 21, ★★★1/2

✔8. 20th Sep - Punch day. Read a spicy story
by Kindle Alexander, read Sept 10, ★★★

✔9. 25th Sep - One-Hit wonder day. Read a standalone book
by Jen Wilde, read Sept 01, ★★★

✔10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
, read Sept 27, ★★★1/2

I'm in!

2017 September Monthly Challenge​​
Read 2/5

1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S'.
Spinning Out - Lexi Ryan 9-2-17

2. Happy Anniversary! Read a book that was published in September of any year.


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Sabrina Jeffries. Read one book written by Sabrina Jeffries or any author with her first or last name. Read a book set in New Orleans, or by an author who is from New Orleans. You can also read any book which is shelved as Historical Romance or a book which setting is university. Or you can read a book which has some of your own passion included.

4. September - Happy cat month- Read a book that has a cat on a cover or in the story, or read a book that makes you feel either royal or fuzzy and happy.


5. 5th Sep - Be Late For Something Day. - Read a book that could make you either stay up late or be late from some appointment.


6. 6th Sep - Read a book day. - Read a book which relaxes you and/or takes you away from all the stress of the actual world.

7. 15th Sep - International dot day. - Read a book where there are a dot or dots in the cover (i.e. a dot on lowercase title letters i and j, exclamation point dot).

8. 20th Sep - Punch day. - Read a spicy story or a book where the is a number 5 in the page number.
The Bodyguard: Romance Short Story (57 pages) - Jolie Day 9-3-17


9. 25th Sep - One-Hit wonder day. - Read a standalone book.
Loving the Predator - Marcelle Sixx

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

Welcome Krissy, Barbara ★, Sallie(GeorgiaGirl), JoAnne, Mariana MountainKat and Kesha!

2017 September Monthly Challenge​​
DONE 10/10

✔1. 'S' is for September: You Say It First by Susan Mallery ★★★★★ September 11
✔2. Happy Anniversary! Roman Crazy by Alice Clayton ★★★★★ September 12
✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Sabrina Jeffries The Art of Sinning by Sabrina Jeffries ★★★ September 10
✔4. September - Happy cat month Sheltered by the Millionaire by Catherine Mann ★★★★ September 22
✔5. 5th Sep - Be Late For Something Day Run to Ground by Katie Ruggle ★★★★ September 5
✔6. 6th Sep - Read a book day Serenity Harbor by RaeAnne Thayne ★★★★ September 2
✔7. 15th Sep - International dot day Captivating Witness by Melinda Di Lorenzo ★★★★ September 20
✔8. 20th Sep - Punch day The Real Thing by Melissa Foster ★★★★ September 6
✔9. 25th Sep - One-Hit wonder day Managed by Kristen Callihan ★★★★ September 19
✔10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice Temporary by Sarina Bowen ★★★★ September 13

I'm in.

...10/10 Completed September 30

1. 'S' is for September: Sex, Lies and the Southern Belle by Kathie DeNosky September 29, 4 stars

2. Happy Anniversary!: Adopted: Outback Baby by Barbara Hannay September 28, 3 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge: The Truth About Lord Stoneville by Sabrina Jeffries September 26, 5 stars

4. September - Happy cat month.: Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur September 30, 4 stars (it makes me happy and grateful to have the husband that i have)

5. 5th Sep - Be Late For Something Day.: What Happens in Charleston... by Rachel Bailey September 30, 3 stars

6. 6th Sep - Read a book day.:Time Out by Jill Shalvis September 18, 4 stars

7. 15th Sep - International dot day.: Glory in Death by J.D. Robb September 22, 4 stars

8. 20th Sep - Punch day.: Covet by J.R. Ward September 6, 4 stars

9. 25th Sep - One-Hit wonder day.: Down to You by M. Leighton September 16, 3.75 stars

10. Reader's Choice: Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts September 13, 4 stars

I've not tried this challenge before but I would like to try it for September. Do you have to read the books in the order of the list?

Nancy H wrote: "I've not tried this challenge before but I would like to try it for September. Do you have to read the books in the order of the list?"

Welcome Nancy H for the challenge!
No, you don't have to read them in order. You can choose to complete any number of categories and in any order you like. :)

Welcome Lilly and Christine!

2017 September Monthly Challenge​​
Read: 10/10

1. 'S' is for September: Servicing the Target, Cherise Sinclair ★★★★ 9/22
2. Happy Anniversary!-Pub Sept 2014: Legal Legacy 2, Kimball Lee ★★★ 9/28
3. Featured Author Challenge-set in New Orleans: Legal Action 4, Kimball Lee ★★ 9/2
4. Happy cat month-cat in story: Dead Girls Don't Wear Diamonds, Nancy Martin ★★★ 9/5
5. Be Late For Something Day: Buns, Alice Clayton ★★★★ 9/19
6. Read a book day: Cream of the Crop, Alice Clayton ★★★ 9/8
7. International dot day (...): Shades of Twilight, Linda Howard ★★★★ 9/30
8. Punch day-spicy: Legal Action 3, Kimball Lee ★★ 9/1
9. One-Hit wonder day-standalone: Song of the West ★★★ 9/23
10. Reader's Choice: Legal Heirs - Box Set Edition: Books 5-8, Kimball Lee ★★ 9/4

RRRC ~ 2017 September Monthly Challenge​​
0/5-6 read


1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'.

2. Happy Anniversary! Read a book that was published in September of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in September of any year. Link to member list, beginning with September 2016 - https://www.goodreads.com/group/12880...

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Sabrina Jeffries. Read one book written by Sabrina Jeffries or any author with her first or last name. Link to Sabrina Jeffries's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Fun Facts about Sabrina-
* Sabrina Jeffries was born in New Orleans
* She has published over 50 novels
* She writes Historical Romance
* Sabrina has three major passions: jigsaw puzzles, chocolate, and music.
* She has a Ph.D. in English literature

You may also read a book set in New Orleans, or by an author who is from New Orleans. You can also read any book which is shelved as Historical Romance or a book which setting is university. Or you can read a book which has some of your own passion included.

4. September - Happy cat month. This special month is brought to us by the CATalyst Council to help spread education and awareness about the health, welfare, and importance of companion cats. A happy cat means happy household, right?
- Read a book that has a cat on a cover or in the story, or read a book that makes you feel either royal or fuzzy and happy.

5. 5th Sep - Be Late For Something Day. Be Late For Something Day reminds us that sometimes, just sometimes, it’s ok to let things slide and not quite be on time.
- Read a book that could make you either stay up late or be late from some appointment.

6. 6th Sep - Read a book day. Reading has been proved to lower stress, so...
- Read a book which relaxes you and/or takes you away from all the stress of the actual world.

7. 15th Sep - International dot day. This special day has been invented to encourage people to harness their creativity.
- Read a book where there are a dot or dots in the cover (i.e. a dot on lowercase title letters i and j, exclamation point dot).

8. 20th Sep - Punch day. The word "punch" actually means "five", a word originating from the Hindustani word panch. It celebrates the traditional punch base recipe of five key ingredients: alcohol (usually spirits), lemon (or other fruits), sugar, water, and tea (or other spices, e.g. cinnamon).
- Read a spicy story or a book where the are a number 5 in either release day or in the page number.

9. 25th Sep - One-Hit wonder day. This term was established by music journalist Steve Rosen back in 1990, and it means those musicians who have one hit and then nothing more.
- Read a standalone book or a book where the music plays some major part in the story.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

2017 September Monthly Challenge
10/10 Read

✔︎ 1. 'S' is for September: Safe by the Marshal's Side by Shirlee McCoy
September 8th, 2017 - 3 Stars

✔︎ 2. Happy Anniversary!: Rookie Move by Sarina Bowen
September 17th, 2017 - 3.5 Stars

✔︎ 3. Featured Author Challenge - Sabrina Jeffries: The Art of Sinning by Sabrina Jeffries
September 2nd, 2017 - 3.5 Stars

✔︎ 4. September - Happy Cat Month: The Next Best Thing by Kristan Higgins
September 30th, 2017 - 5 Stars

✔︎ 5. September 5th - Be Late For Something Day: The Hexed by Heather Graham
September 9th, 2017 - 4 Stars

✔︎ 6. September 6th - Read a Book Day: Four Weddings and a Sixpence: An Anthology by Julia Quinn
September 6th, 2017 - 4 Stars

✔︎ 7. September 15th - International Dot Day: The Cinderella Deal by Jennifer Crusie
September 26th, 2017 - 3 Stars

✔︎ 8. September 20th - Punch Day: The Guardian by Cindi Myers
September 20th, 2017 - 3 Stars

✔︎ 9. September 25th - One-Hit Wonder Day: Forever My Girl by Heidi McLaughlin
September 21st, 2017 - 3 Stars

✔︎ 10. Reader's Choice: Sleep with the Lights On by Maggie Shayne
September 24th, 2017 - 4 Stars

Welcome Tammie, ~Melissa~ and Sarah!

I'm in!

1. 'S' is for September - Salacious - A. Zavarelli - 9 SEPT
2. published in September - Untamed Hearts - Melody Grace - 18 SEPT
3. Featured Author - What the Duke Desires - Sabrina Jeffries - 9 SEPT
4. feel fuzzy and happy - Futures and Frosting - Tara Sivec - 5 SEPT
5. stay up late - The Beast - J.R. Ward - 7 SEPT
6. book which relaxes you - Breakfast in Bed - Robin Kaye - 3 SEPT
7. dots in the cover - If You Could See Me Now - Cecelia Ahern
8. spicy story - Wicked S.O.B. - Zara Cox - 6 SEPT
9. music plays major part - Rock Addiction - Nalini Singh - 4 SEPT
10. Reader's Choice - Make Me Yours - M.S. Parker - 16 SEPT

i'm in! =)

Welcome Sandra and ☘KathyD☘!

I'm in as well.

Read 10/10

1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S': Smart, Sexy and Secretive 4/9

2. Happy Anniversary! Read a book that was published in September of any year: Never Seduce a Scot 5/9 (released 25th of September, 2012)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Sabrina Jeffries. Read one book written by Sabrina Jeffries or any author with her first or last name: In the Prince's Bed 3/9

4. September - Happy cat month. Read a book that has a cat on a cover or in the story: A Jaguar's Touch 3/9

5. 5th Sep - Be Late For Something Day. Read a book that could make you either stay up late or be late from some appointment: Dragon Foretold 8/9

6. 6th Sep - Read a book day. Read a book which relaxes you and/or takes you away from all the stress of the actual world: The Corsair's Captive 11/9

7. 15th Sep - International dot day. Read a book where there are a dot or dots in the cover (i.e. a dot on lowercase title letters i and j, exclamation point dot): A Warrior's Heart 7/9

8. 20th Sep - Punch day. Read a spicy story: The Cowboy Lassos a Bride 6/9

9. 25th Sep - One-Hit wonder day. Read a standalone book:The Weight of It All 9/9

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice: The Liger's Mark 12/9

COMPLETED CHALLENGE ◆10/10◆ Sept 27

🍁 1. 'S' is for September: Book title starts with 'S' The Shadows (Black Dagger Brotherhood 13) J. R. Ward ◆ Read 09/08/17 4*
🍁 2. Happy Anniversary! September 2017 King of Code CD Reiss ◆ Read 09/22/17 4.5*
🍁 3. Historical Romance A Very Sinful Valentine (Addicted 02.2) Charlotte Featherstone ◆ Read 09/25/17 5*
🍁 4. September is Happy Cat Month Yup. He's a tom cat ;) Confessions of a Reformed Tom Cat (Wingmen 02) Daisy Prescott ◆ Read 09/14/17 4.5*
🍁 5. Be Late For Something Day OMG, I was gutted! Ghost (Boston Underworld 03) A. Zavarelli ◆ Read 09/16/17 5*
🍁 6. Read A Book Day Take the Cake and Run (Wingmen 01.5) Daisy Prescott ◆ Read 09/06/17 4*
🍁 7. International Dot Day(Ellipsis...in subtitle tag line...) Incentive (The Fidelity World) Pam Godwin ◆ Read 09/16/17 5*
🍁 8. Punch Day No better "spicy story" than a HOT Huss...bonus? All those "5s" Five (Mister 0.5) J. A. Huss ◆ Read 09/27/17 3.5*
🍁 9. One-Hit Wonder Day Standalone Captain Rourke Helena Newbury ◆ Read 09/12/17 4*
🍁 10. Reader's Choice Always (Spiral of Bliss 06) Nina Lane ◆ Read 09/05/17 4*

2017 September Monthly Challenge​

1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'. The Hunger Games 1/9/17

2. Happy Anniversary! Read a book that was published in September of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in September of any year. Link to member list, beginning with September 2016 - https://www.goodreads.com/group/12880...

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Sabrina Jeffries. Read one book written by Sabrina Jeffries or any author with her first or last name. Link to Sabrina Jeffries's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Fun Facts about Sabrina-
* Sabrina Jeffries was born in New Orleans
* She has published over 50 novels
* She writes Historical Romance
* Sabrina has three major passions: jigsaw puzzles, chocolate, and music.
* She has a Ph.D. in English literature

You may also read a book set in New Orleans, or by an author who is from New Orleans. You can also read any book which is shelved as Historical Romance or a book which setting is university. Or you can read a book which has some of your own passion included.

4. September - Happy cat month.
- Read a book that has a cat on a cover or in the story, or read a book that makes you feel either royal or fuzzy and happy. Mockingjay 4/9/17

5. 5th Sep - Be Late For Something Day.
- Read a book that could make you either stay up late. Hunt the Moon 12/9/17

6. 6th Sep - Read a book day. Reading has been proved to lower stress, so...
- Read a book which relaxes you and/or takes you away from all the stress of the actual world.

7. 15th Sep - International dot day.
- Read a book where there are a dot or dots in the cover (i.e. a dot on lowercase title letters i and j, exclamation point dot). Catching Fire 3/9/17

8. 20th Sep - Punch day.
- Read a spicy story Conspiracy Game 13/9/17

9. 25th Sep - One-Hit wonder day. This term was established by music journalist Steve Rosen back in 1990, and it means those musicians who have one hit and then nothing more.
- Read a standalone book or a book where the music plays some major part in the story.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

Ethel wrote: "Nancy H wrote: "I've not tried this challenge before but I would like to try it for September. Do you have to read the books in the order of the list?"

Welcome Nancy H for the challenge!
No, you ..."

Okay, thanks. I'm in!

2017 September Monthly Challenge​​
Read: 9/10

1. 'S' is for September: The Son of Neptune 14/9/17
2. Happy Anniversary!:
3. Featured Author Challenge: Grave Ransom 17/9/17
4. Happy cat month: Night After Night 13/9/17
5. Be Late For Something Day: Bring the Heat 6/9/17
6. Read a book day: Buns 23/9/17
7. International dot day: Grin and Beard It 19/9/17
8. Punch day-spicy: The Lost Hero 3/9/17
9. One-Hit wonder day: Most Valuable Playboy 10/9/17
10. Reader's Choice: Children of Vice 8/9/17

Welcome Mojca, Georgina, Jujubee, Elaine and Katherine!

2017 September Monthly Challenge​​
Timeframe: 9/1/17 to 9/30/17
10/10

1. 'S' is for September - Author's last name starts with S - Author Nalini Singh - Rock Wedding - 9/15/17 ♥♥♥♥


2. Happy Anniversary! Read a book that was published in September - All He Ever Needed by Shannon Stacey - 9/24/17 ♥♥♥♥

Published 9/14/12

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Sabrina Jeffries - Setting is university – The Goal by Elle Kennedy - 9/21/17 ♥♥♥♥


4. September - Happy cat month - Makes you feel happy - The Pursuit by Janet Evanovich - 9/5/17 ♥♥♥♥

Fox and O’Hare are always entertaining and funny.

5. 5th Sep - Be Late For Something Day - Make you either stay up late - In Flight by R.K. Lilley - 9/18/17 ♥♥♥♥

This was a HOT book that kept me turning the pages.

6. 6th Sep - Relaxes you - At Bluebonnet Lake by Amanda Cabot - 9/4/17 ♥♥♥♥

This was definitely a feel-good book.

7. 15th Sep - International dot day - Dots on cover - Around the World in 50 Years: My Adventure to Every Country on Earth by Albert Podell - 9/6/17 ♥♥♥

Colon in title

8. 20th Sep - Punch day - #5 in release day - 8/25/15 - The Good Neighbor by A.J. Banner - 9/3/17 ♥♥♥


9. 25th Sep - One-Hit wonder day - Music plays some major part in the story – Rock Wedding by Nalini Singh - 9/15/17 ♥♥♥♥


10. Reader's Choice - Any book - Catch and Release by Laura Drewry - 9/8/17 ♥♥♥♥


*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 9/24/17******

I'm loving doing August, so I'm in for September!

4/10

1. 'S' is for September- Surf, Sea and A Sexy Stranger by Heidi Rice - 9/27

2. Happy Anniversary -- The Throne He Must Take by Chantelle Shaw

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Sabrina Jeffries -- How to Woo a Reluctant Lady - 9/15

4. September - Happy cat month -- Summer Kittens anthology by Janice Bennett, Valerie King, Martha Kirkland

5. 5th Sep - Be Late For Something Day - Silver Master by Jayne Castle

6. 6th Sep - Read a book day - Her Halloween Treat by Tiffany Reisz

7. 15th Sep - International dot day - The Prince's Captive Virgin by Maisey Yates - 9/11

8. 20th Sep - Punch day - Undercover by Lauren Dane

9. 25th Sep - One-Hit wonder day - More Than Music OR When Fangirls Lie

10. Reader's Choice - Just One of the Guys by Kristan Higgins - 9/24


You can choose to complete any number of categories, depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.

RRRC 2017 September Monthly Challenge​​
Duration: September 1/17 - September 30/17

1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'.
The Queen of Subtleties by Suzannah Dunn 09/02/17 ***

2. Happy Anniversary! Read a book that was published in September of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in September of any year.
The Fallen Queen by Emily Purdy 09/17/17 **** September

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Sabrina Jeffries. Read one book written by Sabrina Jeffries or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in New Orleans, or by an author who is from New Orleans. You can also read any book which is shelved as Historical Romance or a book which setting is university. Or you can read a book which has some of your own passion included.
A Breath of Eyre by Eve Marie Mont 09/04/17 *** HR

4. - Read a book that has a cat on a cover or in the story, or read a book that makes you feel either royal or fuzzy and happy.
Henna House by Nomi Eve 09/09/17 *****

5. - Read a book that could make you either stay up late or be late from some appointment.
The Other Daughterby Lisa Gardner 09/07/17 ****

6. - Read a book which relaxes you and/or takes you away from all the stress of the actual world.
England's Queens by Elizabeth Norton 09/08/17 ****

7. - Read a book where there are a dot or dots in the cover (i.e. a dot on lowercase title letters i and j, exclamation point dot).
Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris 09/01/17 ***

8. - Read a spicy story or a book where the are a number 5 in either release day or in the page number.
The Private Diary of Mr. Darcy by Maya Slater 09/06/17 *** June 15

9. - Read a standalone book or a book where the music plays some major part in the story.
The Witch of Napoli by Michael Schmicker 09/03/17 *** standalone

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The View From Here by Deborah McKinlay 09/05/17 ***

4/10
Anticipating very little reading time this month so I'm really ambitious here... Plus, it's my birthday month!

1. 'S' is for September:
Play - impatiently waiting for this one!

2. Happy Anniversary September!
The Night Circus - buddy reading this one - Excellent timing!

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Sabrina Jeffries.
The Art of Sinning - Already had this one on my TBR list for the month! ★★★★ My Review Enjoyed this - Interested what others who read it thought of it!

4. September - Happy cat month.
Must Love Wieners - Okay it's a dog, but pets give me the warm fuzzies and this is said to be a funny (i.e. happy) book so there!

5. 5th Sep - Be Late For Something Day.
The Duchess Deal - I'm always late, but worth the wait! If anyone can make me stay up late (and thus be late for work the next day), it's Tessa Dare! Eagerly awaited this new release! ★★★★★ My Review EXACTLY as I expected!

6. 6th Sep - Read a book day.
Surrender of a Siren - Another Tessa Dare! She's always a great escape, stress-reliever and a sea voyage - nothing says 'get away' quite like a ship!

7. 15th Sep - International dot day.
Mistress - Couple dots in the title/author name!
OR
Little White Lies - lots of dots!

8. 20th Sep - Punch day.
Fly With Me - "Wild Aces" sounds pretty spicy to me, as do fighter pilots - YUM! Plus the release date is May (i.e. month 5)

9. 25th Sep - One Hit Wonder Day
Wicked White - Rock stars... yyyuuuummmmm

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. And now for the runners-up...
Lord Dashwood Missed Out ★★★★ My Review Cute novella companion to the Spindle Cove series!
The Perfect Play Almost done! This one's as much of a scorcher as the cover suggests! WHEW.... *drool*
The Warlord's Wife★★★★★ My Review

The Hating Game, The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie, First Grave on the Right, Hard Rules,

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September
Completed: 0/10

1. Sizzle by Julie Garwood
2. Guardian's Mate by Jennifer Ashley
3. Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas
4. Otherkin by Nina Berry
5. Mortal Ties by Eileen Wilks
6. White Tiger by Jennifer Ashley
7. Dangerous Games by Lora Leigh
8. Memory in Death by J.D. Robb
9. Secret Sisters by Jayne Ann Krentz
10. Human Error by Eileen Wilks

Welcome Connie N., Ann, NayNay, Sonja and Stephanie!

2017 September Monthly Challenge​​

10/10 read

Done!

[2.9.] 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Sabrina Jeffries: Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
[3.9.] 9. 25th Sep - One-Hit wonder day: Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
[4.9.] 8. 20th Sep - Punch day: Up Close and Personal by Magda Alexander
[8.9.] 7. 15th Sep - International dot day: Tempting Grace by Anne Rainey
[10.9.] 4. September - Happy cat month: Deliciously Bitter by KB Jacobs
[10.9.] 5. 5th Sep - Be Late For Something Day: Dirty Bet by Melinda Minx
[11.9.] 2. Happy Anniversary! Moominland Midwinter by Tove Jansson
[14.9.] 6. 6th Sep - Read a book day: Left At The Altar by Justine Davis
[17.9.] 1. 'S' is for September: Steele Rangers by Jesse Jacobson
[20.9.] 10. Reader's Choice: The 39 Steps by John Buchan

2017 September Monthly Challenge​​

10/10 completed

✓ 'S' is for September: Swear by Adriana Locke (17/09) ★★★

✓ Happy Anniversary: Most Valuable Playboy by Lauren Blakely (18/09) ★★★★★

✓ Featured Author Challenge: Hate to Love You by Tijan (03/09) ★★★

✓ September - Happy cat month: Swink by Adriana Locke (19/09) ★★★★

✓ 5th Sep - Be Late For Something Day: Stay by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy (04/09) ★★★★

✓ 6th Sep - Read a book day: Steadfast by Sarina Bowen (22/09) ★★★

✓ 15th Sep - International dot day: Perfect Ten by Nikki Worrell (16/09) ★★

✓ 20th Sep - Punch day: Riskier Business by Tessa Bailey (14/09) ★★★

✓ 25th Sep - One-Hit wonder day: If You Were Mine by Jennifer Sucevic (22/09) ★★★

✓ Reader's Choice: Cheater by Rachel Van Dyken (11/09) ★★★★

10/10 ~ finished Sept 26th


Read a book that starts with 'S'...
Swimming the Distance by Annabeth Albert ~ 9/5/17 ~ 3.5★

Read a book that was published in September...
Shattered Heart by Nikki McCoy ~ 9/23/17 ~ 3.5★

Read any book which shelved as Historical Romance...
Draakenwood by Jordan L. Hawk ~ 9/26/17 ~ 4.5★

Read a book that makes you feel fuzzy and happy...
The Long and Winding Road by T.J. Klune ~ 9/13/17 ~ 5★

Read a book that could make you stay up late...
Devour by Jocelynn Drake & Rinda Elliott ~ 9/9/17 ~ 4.5★

Read a book which takes you away from all the stress of the actual world...
Unscripted Love by Aimee Nicole Walker ~ 9/16/17 ~ 4★

Read a with a dot or dots in the cover...
Out! by J.L. Merrow ~ 9/14/17 ~ 3.5★

Read a spicy story...
Dirty Dining by E.M. Lynley ~ 9/17/17 ~ 3★

Read a standalone book...
Better Than New by Charley Descoteaux ~ 9/2/17 ~ 3.5★

Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice...
Always You by Aimee Nicole Walker ~ 9/2/17 ~ 4★

Welcome Nicole and Lily!

1/10

1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'.

2. Happy Anniversary!
The Corsair's Captive

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Sabrina Jeffries. Read one book written by Sabrina Jeffries or any author with her first or last name. Link to Sabrina Jeffries's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Fun Facts about Sabrina-
* Sabrina Jeffries was born in New Orleans
* She has published over 50 novels
* She writes Historical Romance
* Sabrina has three major passions: jigsaw puzzles, chocolate, and music.
* She has a Ph.D. in English literature

You may also read a book set in New Orleans, or by an author who is from New Orleans. You can also read any book which is shelved as Historical Romance or a book which setting is university. Or you can read a book which has some of your own passion included.

4. September - Happy cat month. This special month is brought to us by the CATalyst Council to help spread education and awareness about the health, welfare, and importance of companion cats. A happy cat means happy household, right?
- Read a book that has a cat on a cover or in the story, or read a book that makes you feel either royal or fuzzy and happy.

5. 5th Sep - Be Late For Something Day.
Truth or Beard 9/25
(Stayed up to 2 a.m. to finish = overslept for work)


6. 6th Sep - Read a book day. Reading has been proved to lower stress, so...
- Read a book which relaxes you and/or takes you away from all the stress of the actual world.

7. 15th Sep - International dot day.
Holding Hannah

8. 20th Sep - Punch day.
Kaylee's Keeper

9. 25th Sep - One-Hit wonder day.
Girl with Guitar

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

2017 September Monthly Challenge
0/3 Read​​

1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'.
2. Happy Anniversary! Read a book that was published in September of any year
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Sabrina Jeffries
You may also read a book set in New Orleans, or by an author who is from New Orleans. You can also read any book which is shelved as Historical Romance or a book which setting is university. Or you can read a book which has some of your own passion included.
4. September - Happy cat month. - Read a book that has a cat on a cover or in the story, or read a book that makes you feel either royal or fuzzy and happy.
5. 5th Sep - Be Late For Something Day. - Read a book that could make you either stay up late or be late from some appointment.
6. 6th Sep - Read a book day.- Read a book which relaxes you and/or takes you away from all the stress of the actual world.
7. 15th Sep - International dot day.- Read a book where there are a dot or dots in the cover (i.e. a dot on lowercase title letters i and j, exclamation point dot).
8. 20th Sep - Punch day. - Published March 25- Covet Thy Neighbor
9. 25th Sep - One-Hit wonder day. - Read a standalone book or a book where the music plays some major part in the story.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

1 ) Seduced in the dark
2) Wallbanger
3) A lady never surrenders by Sabrina Jefferies.
4) TBD.
5) A best box set. * 5th of September.
6) read a book a day from * 6th of September -14th of September.
*The deal by Elle Kennedy. 4 books.
*Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover. Stand alone book.
*Hopeless 2 books or Slammed 3 series by Colleen Hoover
7) International . Day. 15th of September TBD
8) Fire in his blood by Ruby Dixon. 20th of September
9) TBD
10) TBD

Welcome Whitney, Fran and Kim!

I'm in.

2017 September Monthly Challenge​​

Completed 10/10

✔ 1. 'S' is for September: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'.

Dragonsworn by Sherrilyn Kenyon - 02/09/2017

✔ 2. Happy Anniversary! Read a book that was published in September of any year

A New Dawn by John Jackson Miller - 04/09/2017

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Sabrina Jeffries. Read one book written by Sabrina Jeffries

One Night with a Prince by Sabrina Jeffries - 04/09/2017

✔ 4. September - Happy cat month. - Read a book that has a cat on a cover

Wake A Sleeping Tiger by Lora Leigh - 01/09/2017

✔ 5. 5th Sep - Be Late For Something Day. - Read a book that could make you either stay up late

Beautiful Tempest by Johanna Lindsey - 05/09/2017

✔ 6. 6th Sep - Read a book day. - Read a book which relaxes you and/or takes you away from all the stress of the actual world.

Gabriel's Angel by Nora Roberts - 06/09/2017

✔ 7. 15th Sep - International dot day. - Read a book where there are a dot or dots in the cover (i.e. a dot on lowercase title letters i and j, exclamation point dot).

In the Prince's Bed by Sabrina Jeffries - 03/09/2017

✔ 8. 20th Sep - Punch day. - Read a book with a number 5 in the release day (Mar 1, 2005)

To Pleasure a Prince by Sabrina Jeffries - 03/09/2017

✔ 9. 25th Sep - One-Hit wonder day. - Read a standalone book

Blush by Opal Carew - 02/09/2017

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

Her Dark Half by Paige Tyler - 08/09/2017

1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'.

Shayla Black 9/14 4*

2. Happy Anniversary! Read a book that was published in September of any year.

9/6 4.2*

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Sabrina Jeffries. Read one book written by Sabrina Jeffries. You can also read any book which is shelved as Historical Romance.

9/4 4*

4. September - Happy cat month. Read a book that has a cat on a cover or in the story, or read a book that makes you feel either royal or fuzzy and happy.

9/5 3.5* panther shifter

5. 5th Sep - Be Late For Something Day. Read a book that could make you either stay up late or be late from some appointment.

9/22 4* docked for excruciating cliffhanger & year wait...using the finger & forgetting this series end; my advice is DO NOT READ at least until you have the last book.

6. 6th Sep - Read a book day. Read a book which relaxes you and/or takes you away from all the stress of the actual world.

9/13 5*

7. 15th Sep - International dot day. Read a book where there are a dot or dots in the cover (i.e. a dot on lowercase title letters i and j, exclamation point dot).

9/9 2.4*

8. 20th Sep - Punch day. Read a spicy story or a book where the are a number 5 in either release day or in the page number.

9/2 4* Nov 5th

9. 25th Sep - One-Hit wonder day. Read a standalone book or a book where the music plays some major part in the story.

9/10 4* MC is a luthier & repairs/remakes grandmother's guitar for his mate

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

9/28 4*

Welcome .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*• and Justme!