Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

10/10

1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'. - The Masterkey by Olivia Wildenstein -- 07/10

2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year. Link to member list, beginning with October 2016- https://www.goodreads.com/group/12880... - Missing From Me by Jayne Frost -- 28/10

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".
– The Scars Between Us by MK Schiller -- 02/10

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile! – Ruthless King by Meghan March -- 12/10

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.) - Really F*cking Complicated by Rachel Schneider -- 04/10

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover. – Matchmaker by Lauren Landish -- 19/10

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live. – Give Me Hell by Kate McCarthy -- 18/10

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice. – The Reason for Me by Prescott Lane -- 06/10

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!) – How to Save a Life by Emma Scott -- 09/10

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. – The Play by Karina Halle -- 25/10

1/10


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

2. Happy Anniversary! - Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year. Link to member list, beginning with October 2016-

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name. Link to Katie MacAlister's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....

Fun Facts about Katie:
* Katie lives in the Pacific Northwest
* She published her first novel in 2002
* She writes mostly Paranormal Romance
* Katie has worked as a bird skeleton cleaner, a wave machine solderer, a Fortran programmer, and a sales assistant for Harrod's.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.)

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live.

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.
Police Protector - Elizabeth Heiter (HI #1728 - July 2017) (law enforcement) - Oct 4

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)

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



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So far I have read three:

1. 'O' book --- One Mississippi (10/3/17) - Wow! What an amazing book! One Mississippi

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4. World Smile Day - I read a book in one of my favorite series, the Hayley Powell series, 'Death of a Pumpkin Carver' (10/2/17)
Death of a Pumpkin Carver

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7. United Nations Day - I read 'The Casual Vacancy', set in England. (10/4/17) I live in the United States. The Casual Vacancy

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2017 October Monthly Challenge

7/10

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

Office Slave by Opal Carew 10/7

2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year. Link to member list, beginning with October 2016

Beautiful Demons by Sarra Cannon 10/3

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name.

Tempted by the Pack by Anne Marsh 10/8

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!

Connal by Diana Palmer 10/6

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.)

Bound by Kirsten Weiss 10/7

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.

The Bloom Girls by Emily Cavanagh 10/8

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live.

Silence by Natasha Preston 10/5

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.

The Officer's Promise by K. Langston 10/7

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)

The Witch Squad by M.Z. Andrews 10/7

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

A Demon's Wrath part 1 by Sarra Cannon 10/4

You may update your initial post or repost as you progress, but please repost when you complete the challenge as it helps when updating.

2/10


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

2. Happy Anniversary! - Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year. Link to member list, beginning with October 2016-

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name. Link to Katie MacAlister's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....

Fun Facts about Katie:
* Katie lives in the Pacific Northwest
* She published her first novel in 2002
* She writes mostly Paranormal Romance
* Katie has worked as a bird skeleton cleaner, a wave machine solderer, a Fortran programmer, and a sales assistant for Harrod's.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.)

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live.

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.
Police Protector - Elizabeth Heiter (HI #1728 - July 2017) (law enforcement) - Oct 4

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Hell or High Water - Julie Ann Walker (Sourcebooks Casablanca - July 2015) - Oct 5


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2017 October Monthly Challenge
1/4 Read

1. 'O' is for October:
2. Happy Anniversary!-
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister:
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".
4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series
5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day:Free-Naughty Boss 10/5
6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.
7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live.
8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people
9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book with a child, or with something sweet on the cover
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

10/10 COMPLETED 10/29/17

🍁 1 October Otherwise Unharmed (Evan Arden 03) Shay Savage ◆ Read 10/21/17 5*
🍁 2 Happy Anniversary! Pub: Oct 2015
Betrayal (Infidelity 01) Aleatha Romig ◆ Read 10/22/17 3.5*
🍁 3 FAC author-Katie MacAlister The Truth about Leo (Noble 04) ◆ Read 10/29/17 3.5*
🍁 4 World Smile Day : Fav author & series Fantastical (Fantasyland 03) Kristen Ashley ◆ Read 10/16/17 4*
🍁 5 International Frugal Fun Day : Ebook $1.49 ~ Classic Stuart is worth any price! The Devil's Waltz Anne Stuart ◆ Read 10/13/17 4.5*
🍁 6 Wear Something Gaudy Day: Seamstress (guady wedding gown!) The Duchess Deal (Girl Meets Duke 01) Tessa Dare ◆ Read 10/06/17 4*
🍁 7 UN Day Brazil, Dubai, Germany, Amsterdam, Australia LOL! Playboy Pilot Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland ◆ Read 10/08/17 3.5*
🍁 8 Make a Difference Day: Storm Gathering (The Scorpius Syndrome 04) Rebecca Zanetti ◆ Read 10/11/17 4.5*
🍁 9 Halloween: Enchanted (Bewitched 03) Daisy Prescott ◆ Read 10/23/17 4*
🍁10 Reader's Choice Uncockblockable (Evan Arden 02.5) Shay Savage ◆ Read 10/19/17* 3*

3/10


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

2. Happy Anniversary! - Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year. Link to member list, beginning with October 2016-

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name. Link to Katie MacAlister's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....

Fun Facts about Katie:
* Katie lives in the Pacific Northwest
* She published her first novel in 2002
* She writes mostly Paranormal Romance
* Katie has worked as a bird skeleton cleaner, a wave machine solderer, a Fortran programmer, and a sales assistant for Harrod's.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.)

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live.
The Most Dangerous Duke in London - Madeline Hunter (Zebra - June 2017) (England) - Oct 7


8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.
Police Protector - Elizabeth Heiter (HI #1728 - July 2017) (law enforcement) - Oct 4

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Hell or High Water - Julie Ann Walker (Sourcebooks Casablanca - July 2015) - Oct 5


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Finished!

2017 October Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✔ 1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.

Loving on Borrowed Time by Olivia Cunning - 07/10/2017

✔ 2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year (Roslyn Oct 2017)

Unfinished Business by Nora Roberts - 06/10/2017

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance

StarFire by Kate Douglas - 01/10/2017

✔ 4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author

Hunger by Eve Langlais - 08/10/2017

✔ 5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (library)

On Fire by Sylvia Day - 07/10/2017

✔ 6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant

Bring the Heat by G.A. Aiken - 04/10/2017

✔ 7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live (live: Canada; set: Australia)

Tycoon's Valentine Vendetta by Yvonne Lindsay - 06/10/2017

✔ 8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public

Chasing Perfect by Susan Mallery - 05/10/2017

✔ 9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance

Crystalfire by Kate Douglas - 02/10/2017

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

Untamed by Nora Roberts - 06/10/2017

Happy reading!

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2017 October Monthly Challenge

10/10

I'm done

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

Office Slave by Opal Carew 10/7

2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year. Link to member list, beginning with October 2016

Beautiful Demons by Sarra Cannon 10/3

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name.

Tempted by the Pack by Anne Marsh 10/8

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!

Connal by Diana Palmer 10/6

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.)

Bound by Kirsten Weiss 10/7

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.

The Bloom Girls by Emily Cavanagh 10/8

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live.

Silence by Natasha Preston 10/5

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.

The Officer's Promise by K. Langston 10/7

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)

The Witch Squad by M.Z. Andrews 10/7

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

A Demon's Wrath part 1 by Sarra Cannon 10/4

You may update your initial post or repost as you progress, but please repost when you complete the challenge as it helps when updating.

2017 October Monthly Challenge



3/10 Completed


01. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
Heart Legacy by Robin D. Owens 10/09/17
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year.
Room for You by Beth Ehemann 10/02/17
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".
Welcome to Paradise by Rosalind James
04. World Smile Day (Oct 6): Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!
A Kiss in the Snow by Susan Mallery 10/01/17
05. International Frugal Fun Day (Oct 7): Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc).
Defending Hearts by Shannon Stacey
06. Wear Something Gaudy Day (Oct 17): Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.
Mail-Order Bride by Maureen McKade
OR
Squeeze Play by Kate Angell
07. United Nations Day (Oct 24): Read a book set in a country other than where you live.
The Laird by Juliana Garnett (Scotland)
OR
The Spring Bride by Anne Gracie (England)
OR
Never Seduce a Scoundrel by Sabrina Jeffries (England)
08. Make a Difference Day (Oct 28): Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.
Every Little Kiss by Marina Adair
OR
Every Little Kiss by Kim Amos
OR
Reckless by Kimberly Kincaid
09. Halloween (Oct 31): Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)
Guardian by Angela Knight
OR
Virtual Warrior by Ann Lawrence
OR
Illusion Town by Jayne Castle
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Country Roads by Nancy Herkness
OR
Crazy Little Thing by Tracy Brogan

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Wow, way to go Christine and Mandy...you two are fast!!! =)

Done!


1. 'O' is for October.
Origin in Death by J.D. Robb ✔ 9 Oct

2. Happy Anniversary!
Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb ✔ 2 Oct (on Samantha's shelf)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Katie MacAlister
Purity in Death by J.D. Robb ✔ 1 Oct (published in 2002)

4. October 6 - World Smile Day.
Divided in Death by J.D. Robb ✔ 6 Oct (favorite author and favorite series)

5. October 7 - International Frugal Fun Day.
Feel the Heat by Desiree Holt ✔ 8 Oct (freebie on Netgalley)

6. October 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day.
Hot Rocks by Nora Roberts ✔ 4 Oct (bright/colorful cover)

7. October 24 - United Nations Day.
Big Jack by J.D. Robb ✔ 5 Oct (set in USA)

8. October 28 - Make a Difference Day.
Visions in Death by J.D. Robb ✔ 7 Oct (heroine is a police lieutenant)

9. October 31 - Halloween
Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb ✔ 8 Oct (child in story)

10. Reader's Choice
Imitation in Death by J.D. Robb ✔ 3 Oct

4/10


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

2. Happy Anniversary! - Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year. Link to member list, beginning with October 2016-

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name. Link to Katie MacAlister's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....

Fun Facts about Katie:
* Katie lives in the Pacific Northwest
* She published her first novel in 2002
* She writes mostly Paranormal Romance
* Katie has worked as a bird skeleton cleaner, a wave machine solderer, a Fortran programmer, and a sales assistant for Harrod's.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.)
The Baby Favor - Andrea Laurence (HD #2527 - July 2017) - Oct 10

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live.
The Most Dangerous Duke in London - Madeline Hunter (Zebra - June 2017) (England) - Oct 7


8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.
Police Protector - Elizabeth Heiter (HI #1728 - July 2017) (law enforcement) - Oct 4

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Hell or High Water - Julie Ann Walker (Sourcebooks Casablanca - July 2015) - Oct 5


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2017 October Monthly Challenge



5/10 Completed


01. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
Heart Legacy by Robin D. Owens 10/09/17
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year.
Room for You by Beth Ehemann 10/02/17
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".
Welcome to Paradise by Rosalind James
04. World Smile Day (Oct 6): Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!
A Kiss in the Snow by Susan Mallery 10/01/17
05. International Frugal Fun Day (Oct 7): Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc).
Defending Hearts by Shannon Stacey 10/12/17
06. Wear Something Gaudy Day (Oct 17): Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.
Mail-Order Bride by Maureen McKade
OR
Squeeze Play by Kate Angell
07. United Nations Day (Oct 24): Read a book set in a country other than where you live.
The Spring Bride by Anne Gracie 10/10/17 (England)
08. Make a Difference Day (Oct 28): Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.
Every Little Kiss by Marina Adair
OR
Every Little Kiss by Kim Amos
OR
Reckless by Kimberly Kincaid
09. Halloween (Oct 31): Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)
Guardian by Angela Knight
OR
Virtual Warrior by Ann Lawrence
OR
Illusion Town by Jayne Castle
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Country Roads by Nancy Herkness
OR
Crazy Little Thing by Tracy Brogan

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Finished on post #5, happy reading everyone!

Congrats Mojca and Georgina!

5/10


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

2. Happy Anniversary! - Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year. Link to member list, beginning with October 2016-

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name. Link to Katie MacAlister's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....

Fun Facts about Katie:
* Katie lives in the Pacific Northwest
* She published her first novel in 2002
* She writes mostly Paranormal Romance
* Katie has worked as a bird skeleton cleaner, a wave machine solderer, a Fortran programmer, and a sales assistant for Harrod's.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!
Best of My Love - Susan Mallery (HQN - May 2016) (Fool's Gold series) - Oct 13

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.)
The Baby Favor - Andrea Laurence (HD #2527 - July 2017) - Oct 10

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live.
The Most Dangerous Duke in London - Madeline Hunter (Zebra - June 2017) (England) - Oct 7


8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.
Police Protector - Elizabeth Heiter (HI #1728 - July 2017) (law enforcement) - Oct 4

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Hell or High Water - Julie Ann Walker (Sourcebooks Casablanca - July 2015) - Oct 5


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2017 October Monthly Challenge



6/10 Completed


01. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
Heart Legacy by Robin D. Owens 10/09/17
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year.
Room for You by Beth Ehemann 10/02/17
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".
Welcome to Paradise by Rosalind James 10/15/17
04. World Smile Day (Oct 6): Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!
A Kiss in the Snow by Susan Mallery 10/01/17
05. International Frugal Fun Day (Oct 7): Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc).
Defending Hearts by Shannon Stacey 10/12/17
06. Wear Something Gaudy Day (Oct 17): Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.
Mail-Order Bride by Maureen McKade
OR
Squeeze Play by Kate Angell
07. United Nations Day (Oct 24): Read a book set in a country other than where you live.
The Spring Bride by Anne Gracie 10/10/17 (England)
08. Make a Difference Day (Oct 28): Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.
Every Little Kiss by Marina Adair
OR
Every Little Kiss by Kim Amos
OR
Reckless by Kimberly Kincaid
09. Halloween (Oct 31): Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)
Guardian by Angela Knight
OR
Virtual Warrior by Ann Lawrence
OR
Illusion Town by Jayne Castle
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Country Roads by Nancy Herkness
OR
Crazy Little Thing by Tracy Brogan

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2017 October Monthly Challenge

5/8

√ 1. Starts with 'O': Once a Rebel - 10.08
2. Published in October: Oct 2005 And Only to Deceive by Tasha Alexander
3. FAC: PNR: Dark Blood by Christine Feehan
4. A Favorite Author: Nora Roberts: Genuine Lies
√ 5. 2nd-hand purchase: Twisted by Laura Griffin - 10.12
√ 7. Other Country England: A Matter of Class by Mary Balogh - 8.13
√ 8. Main character that helps people: Eve Dallas Secrets in Death by J.D. Robb - 10.05
9. Halloween - PNR: TBD
√ 10. Reader's Choice: The Duke Is Mine by Eloisa James - 10.03

So far I have read four:

1. 'O' book --- One Mississippi (10/3/17) - Wow! What an amazing book! One Mississippi

2.

3.

4. World Smile Day - I read a book in one of my favorite series, the Hayley Powell series, 'Death of a Pumpkin Carver' (10/2/17)
Death of a Pumpkin Carver

5.

6.

7. United Nations Day - I read 'The Casual Vacancy', set in England. (10/4/17) I live in the United States. The Casual Vacancy

8. Main character helps people: I read 'Victoria & Abdul', a story about how Abdul became Queen Victoria's 'Munshi" (teacher) and taught her all about India as well as how to speak and write in Urdu. Victoria & Abdul (Movie Tie-In): The True Story of the Queen's Closest Confidant

9.

10.

7/10


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

2. Happy Anniversary! - Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year. Link to member list, beginning with October 2016-

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name. Link to Katie MacAlister's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....

Fun Facts about Katie:
* Katie lives in the Pacific Northwest
* She published her first novel in 2002
* She writes mostly Paranormal Romance
* Katie has worked as a bird skeleton cleaner, a wave machine solderer, a Fortran programmer, and a sales assistant for Harrod's.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!
Best of My Love - Susan Mallery (HQN - May 2016) (Fool's Gold series) - Oct 13

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.)
The Baby Favor - Andrea Laurence (HD #2527 - July 2017) - Oct 10

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.
The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband - Julia Quinn (Avon - June 2017) (colorful cover) - Oct 17

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live.
The Most Dangerous Duke in London - Madeline Hunter (Zebra - June 2017) (England) - Oct 7


8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.
Police Protector - Elizabeth Heiter (HI #1728 - July 2017) (law enforcement) - Oct 4

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)
Soldier's Rescue - Betina Krahn (HHW #199 - Sept 2017) (child) - Oct 18

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Hell or High Water - Julie Ann Walker (Sourcebooks Casablanca - July 2015) - Oct 5


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All done! Thanks for hosting KarenH 😊

2017 October Monthly Challenge

10/10 read

✓ 'O' is for October: Own the Wind by Kristen Ashley (12/10) ★★★

✓ Happy Anniversary: The Duet by R.S. Grey (19/10) ★★★

✓ Featured Author Challenge (FAC): Irresistible You by Kate Meader (07/10) ★★★★

✓ Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Too Beautiful to Break by Tessa Bailey (04/10) ★★★★

✓ Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: In Skates Trouble by Kate Meader (01/10) ★★★★

✓ Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Ain't He Precious? by Juliette Poe (16/10) ★★★

✓ Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Off Course by Sawyer Bennett (11/10) ★★

✓ Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Cheater's Regret by Rachel Van Dyken (14/10) ★★★

✓ Oct 31 - Halloween: Spectacular Rascal by Lili Valente (18/10) ★★★

✓ Reader's Choice: Royally Matched by Emma Chase (06/10) ★★★

2017 October Monthly Challenge

6/8

√ 1. Starts with 'O': Once a Rebel - 10.08
2. Published in October: Oct 2005 And Only to Deceive by Tasha Alexander
√ 3. FAC: PNR: Dark Blood by Christine Feehan
4. A Favorite Author: Nora Roberts: Genuine Lies
√ 5. 2nd-hand purchase: Twisted by Laura Griffin - 10.12
√ 7. Other Country England: A Matter of Class by Mary Balogh - 8.13
√ 8. Main character that helps people: Eve Dallas Secrets in Death by J.D. Robb - 10.05
9. Halloween - PNR: TBD
√ 10. Reader's Choice: The Duke Is Mine by Eloisa James - 10.03

2017 October Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10

1. 'O' is for October: The Avery Shaw Experiment by Kelly Oram 10/2
2. Happy Anniversary! Show Me the Way by A.L. Jackson 10/11
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Shifter's Fate by Alyssa Rose Ivy 10/8
4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Most Valuable Playboy by Lauren Blakely 10/15
5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: The Viscount's Christmas Temptation by Erica Ridley 10/19
6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Warcross by Marie Lu 10/17
7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: The Hunter by Kerrigan Byrne 10/5
8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: By Degrees by Elle Casey 10/18
9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors by Molly Harper 10/3
10. Reader's Choice: Stuck-Up Suit by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward 10/6

2017 October Monthly Challenge



7/10 Completed


01. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
Heart Legacy by Robin D. Owens 10/09/17
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year.
Room for You by Beth Ehemann 10/02/17
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".
Welcome to Paradise by Rosalind James 10/15/17
04. World Smile Day (Oct 6): Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!
A Kiss in the Snow by Susan Mallery 10/01/17
05. International Frugal Fun Day (Oct 7): Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc).
Defending Hearts by Shannon Stacey 10/12/17
06. Wear Something Gaudy Day (Oct 17): Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.
Mail-Order Bride by Maureen McKade
OR
Squeeze Play by Kate Angell
07. United Nations Day (Oct 24): Read a book set in a country other than where you live.
The Spring Bride by Anne Gracie 10/10/17 (England)
08. Make a Difference Day (Oct 28): Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.
Every Little Kiss by Marina Adair
OR
Every Little Kiss by Kim Amos
OR
Reckless by Kimberly Kincaid
09. Halloween (Oct 31): Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)
Guardian by Angela Knight
OR
Virtual Warrior by Ann Lawrence
OR
Illusion Town by Jayne Castle
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Country Roads by Nancy Herkness 10/20/17

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2017 October Monthly Challenge
3/4 Read

1. 'O' is for October:Opening Moves 10/17
2. Happy Anniversary!-
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills". Her Dirty Professor 10/10
4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series
5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day:Free-Naughty Boss 10/5
6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.
7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live.
8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people- Fall Out
9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book with a child, or with something sweet on the cover
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

2017 October Monthly Challenge

7/8

√ 1. Starts with 'O': Once a Rebel - 10.08
2. Published in October: Oct 2005 And Only to Deceive by Tasha Alexander
√ 3. FAC: PNR: Dark Blood by Christine Feehan - 10.18
√ 4. A Favorite Author: Nora Roberts: Genuine Lies- 10.21
√ 5. 2nd-hand purchase: Twisted by Laura Griffin - 10.12
√ 7. Other Country England: A Matter of Class by Mary Balogh - 8.13
√ 8. Main character that helps people: Eve Dallas Secrets in Death by J.D. Robb - 10.05
9. Halloween - PNR: TBD
√ 10. Reader's Choice: The Duke Is Mine by Eloisa James - 10.03

FINISHED
2017 October Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O'.
One Stiletto in the Grave Jason Krumbine 10/11/17

2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year.
Burn for Me Ilona Andrews 10/2/17

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister:
Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang Katie MacAlister 10/18/17

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!
Accidental Sire Molly Harper 10/7/17

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for
Cast in Angelfire S.M. Reine 10/3/17

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a bright, colorful cover.
The Rules of Magic Alice Hoffman 10/14/17

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live.
Scotland and Russia The Firebird Susanna Kearsley 10/5/17

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...
Dark Rites Heather Graham 10/8/17

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance
Prince of Wolves Quinn Loftis 10/1/17

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Dying Breath Heather Graham 10/8/17

ALL DONE!

1 O is for October - One Night of Sin - Elle Kennedy - 1 OCT
2 Published in October - You Do Something to Me - Bella Andre - 19 OCT
3 Paranormal - Twilight - Stephenie Meyer - 22 OCT
4 Favourite Series - Origin in Death - J.D. Robb - 14 OCT
5 Free book - Colby Velocity - Debra Webb - 3 OCT
6 Colourful cover - Deathless & Divided - Bethany-Kris - 7 OCT
7 Different country than mine - Hide and Seek - Cherry Adair - 9 OCT
8 MC helps people - It Ends with Us - Colleen Hoover (Neurosurgeon) - 21 OCT
9 Sweet cover - The Mighty Quinns: Kellan - Kate Hoffmann - 15 OCT
10 Readers choice - Protected - Lauren Dane - 17 OCT

FINISHED!!

10/10 Completed

01. The One True Sacrifice 10/19 ★★★
02. Five Dares 10/02 ★★★
03. A Girl's Guide to Vampires 10/07 ★
04. Antisocial 10/16 ★★
05. Zero at the Bone 10/04 ★★★★★
06. Until You 10/01 ★★★★
07. Into You 10/06 ★★★★
08. P.S. I Spook You 10/10 ★★★★
09. Teaching Angelo 10/07 ★★
10. All Yours Tonight 10/01 ★★★

Congrats to the latest batch of finishers: Nicole, Amanda A, JoAnne, Sandra, and Krissy!

Goodness I need literature intervention!

I've read only FOUR books this month and only ONE of them met up to any of my (usually-easy-to-please) expectations! And it wasn't even my usual genre!

HELP I need a double-shot of sherry and an Austen classic rescue - STAT!
4/10

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: ***


5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: *** My review


7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: *** my review


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

So far I have read eight:

1. 'O' book --- One Mississippi (10/3/17) - Wow! What an amazing book! One Mississippi

2. Anniversary - 'Nothing But Gossip' by Marne Davis Kellogg was published Oct. 5, 1999. (Read 10/21/17)

3.

4. World Smile Day - I read a book in one of my favorite series, the Hayley Powell series, 'Death of a Pumpkin Carver' (10/2/17)
Death of a Pumpkin Carver

5. Frugal Day: I read 'Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony", an excellent book, which I borrowed from the library.

6.

7. United Nations Day - I read 'The Casual Vacancy', set in England. (10/4/17) I live in the United States. The Casual Vacancy

8. Main character helps people: I read 'Victoria & Abdul', a story about how Abdul became Queen Victoria's 'Munshi" (teacher) and taught her all about India as well as how to speak and write in Urdu. Victoria & Abdul (Movie Tie-In): The True Story of the Queen's Closest Confidant

9. Halloween/Child - 'Sleep Like a Baby' is a mystery that involves a newborn. It is an excellent story.

10. Reader's Choice: 'Affair' by Amanda Quick

COMPLETED
Post #40

October Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10

1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'. Once Upon a Time in Bliss by Sophie Oak, 5 stars, finished 10/6/17
2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year. Link to member list, beginning with October 2016- https://www.goodreads.com/group/12880... Sandra's List, joined RRRC on October 5, 2009. Rock Hard by Nalini Singh, 5 stars, finished 10/17/17
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name. Link to Katie MacAlister's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....
Fun Facts about Katie:
* Katie lives in the Pacific Northwest
* She published her first novel in 2002
* She writes mostly Paranormal Romance
* Katie has worked as a bird skeleton cleaner, a wave machine solderer, a Fortran programmer, and a sales assistant for Harrod's.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills". Whispering Rock by Robyn Carr, 4 stars, finished 10/24/17
4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile! (Favorite author) Hard to Handle by Nicole Edwards, 4 stars, finished 10/2/17
5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.): Freebie Wayward Son by Diane Roth, 4 stars, finished 10/8/17
6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover. The Deep End by Kristen Ashley, 2 stars, finished 1-/7/17
7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live. (Ireland) Wild Irish by C.M. Seabrook. 4 stars, finished 10/3/17
8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.:Under His Command by Kristine Cayne, 3 stars, finished 10/19/17
9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!) Bite Me by C.C. Wood, 5 stars, finished 10/15/17
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice: Jilted by Sawyer Bennett, 5 stars, finished 10/5/17

2017 October Monthly Challenge



8/10 Completed


01. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
Heart Legacy by Robin D. Owens 10/09/17
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year.
Room for You by Beth Ehemann 10/02/17
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".
Welcome to Paradise by Rosalind James 10/15/17
04. World Smile Day (Oct 6): Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!
A Kiss in the Snow by Susan Mallery 10/01/17
05. International Frugal Fun Day (Oct 7): Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc).
Defending Hearts by Shannon Stacey 10/12/17
06. Wear Something Gaudy Day (Oct 17): Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.
Mail-Order Bride by Maureen McKade
OR
Squeeze Play by Kate Angell
07. United Nations Day (Oct 24): Read a book set in a country other than where you live.
The Spring Bride by Anne Gracie 10/10/17 (England)
08. Make a Difference Day (Oct 28): Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.
Every Little Kiss by Marina Adair 10/25/17
09. Halloween (Oct 31): Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)
Guardian by Angela Knight
OR
Virtual Warrior by Ann Lawrence
OR
Illusion Town by Jayne Castle
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Country Roads by Nancy Herkness 10/20/17

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9/10


1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
Outlaw's Honor - B.J. Daniels (HQN - June 2017) - Oct 26

2. Happy Anniversary! - Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year. Link to member list, beginning with October 2016-

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name. Link to Katie MacAlister's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....

Fun Facts about Katie:
* Katie lives in the Pacific Northwest
* She published her first novel in 2002
* She writes mostly Paranormal Romance
* Katie has worked as a bird skeleton cleaner, a wave machine solderer, a Fortran programmer, and a sales assistant for Harrod's.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".
The Unlikely Wife - Debra Ullrick (LIH #122 - Jan 2012) (Idaho) - Oct 26

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!
Best of My Love - Susan Mallery (HQN - May 2016) (Fool's Gold series) - Oct 13

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.)
The Baby Favor - Andrea Laurence (HD #2527 - July 2017) - Oct 10

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.
The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband - Julia Quinn (Avon - June 2017) (colorful cover) - Oct 17

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live.
The Most Dangerous Duke in London - Madeline Hunter (Zebra - June 2017) (England) - Oct 7


8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.
Police Protector - Elizabeth Heiter (HI #1728 - July 2017) (law enforcement) - Oct 4

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)
Soldier's Rescue - Betina Krahn (HHW #199 - Sept 2017) (child) - Oct 18

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Hell or High Water - Julie Ann Walker (Sourcebooks Casablanca - July 2015) - Oct 5


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Challenge completed. I updated message #8 :-)

2017 October Monthly Challenge



9/10 Completed


01. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
Heart Legacy by Robin D. Owens 10/09/17
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year.
Room for You by Beth Ehemann 10/02/17
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".
Welcome to Paradise by Rosalind James 10/15/17
04. World Smile Day (Oct 6): Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!
A Kiss in the Snow by Susan Mallery 10/01/17
05. International Frugal Fun Day (Oct 7): Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc).
Defending Hearts by Shannon Stacey 10/12/17
06. Wear Something Gaudy Day (Oct 17): Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.
Mail-Order Bride by Maureen McKade
OR
Squeeze Play by Kate Angell
07. United Nations Day (Oct 24): Read a book set in a country other than where you live.
The Spring Bride by Anne Gracie 10/10/17 (England)
08. Make a Difference Day (Oct 28): Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.
Every Little Kiss by Marina Adair 10/25/17
09. Halloween (Oct 31): Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)
Guardian by Angela Knight 10/26/17
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Country Roads by Nancy Herkness 10/20/17

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All finished Karen...thanks!

2017 October Monthly Challenge
Read: 10/10

1. 'O' is for October: One Night with Her, Lauren Blakely ★★★★ 10/26
2. Happy Anniversary!, Heather member since 10/1/2016: Come the Spring, Julie Garwood ★★★★ 10/14
3. FAC-PNR: Dark Skye, Kresley Cole ★★★★ 10/25
4. World Smile Day-:)) : Legal Legacy 3, Kimball Lee ★★★ 10/6
5. International Frugal Fun Day-Overdrive: The Gunslinger and the Heiress, Kathryn Albright ★★★ 10/11
6. Wear Something Gaudy Day-well dressed: Royally Screwed, Emma Chase ★★★★ 10/22
7. United Nations Day-Scotland: Written in My Own Heart's Blood, Diana Gabaldon ★★★★★ 10/11
8. Make a Difference Day-MC helps: Ready Player One, Ernest Cline ★★★★ 10/5
9. Halloween-sweet MC: Any Given Sunday, Mari Carr ★★★★ 10/18
10. Reader's Choice: The Unidentified Redhead, Alice Clayton ★★★★ 10/12

Finished - Thanks for a great Challenge!

2017 October Monthly Challenge - COMPLETED!

1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'. - Rock Me Hard Olivia Thorne - 10/13

2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year - Pub Oct 2016 - American Queen Sierra Simone - 10/3

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name. Link to Katie MacAlister's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....

Fun Facts about Katie:
* Katie lives in the Pacific Northwest
* She published her first novel in 2002
* She writes mostly Paranormal Romance
* Katie has worked as a bird skeleton cleaner, a wave machine solderer, a Fortran programmer, and a sales assistant for Harrod's.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance- Three Made in Heaven Elena Kincaid - 10/11


4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile! - Kisses After Dark Marie Force - 10/6

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.) - freebie - My Sister's Grave Robert Dugoni - 10/24

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well - It Had to Be You Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 10/8

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live. - Africa & England - Final Debt Pepper Winters - 10/4

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice. - Navy Seal - Next to Die Marliss Melton - 10/2

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book with a child in the storyline, - Indebted Epilogue Pepper Winters - 10/5

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. - After We Fall Melanie Harlow - 10/12

Finished!

Progress: 10 out of 10

1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O':
1984 by George Orwell - *** - 10/12/2017 - 328 Pages

2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year:
The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan - ***** - 10/3/2017 - 586 Pages - Published October 2012

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name:
You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister - ***** - 10/23/2017 - 334 Pages

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!
Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks - ***** - 10/21/2017 - 323 Pages

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.)
No One Is Coming to Save Us by Stephanie Powell Watts - ** - 10/6/2017 - 371 Pages

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover:
Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari - ***** - 10/24/2017 - 279 Pages - Enjoys clothes and dressing well

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live:
Zoo City by Lauren Beukes - **** - 10/4/2017 - 384 Pages

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice:
Dies the Fire by S.M. Stirling - ** - 10/10/2017 - 573 Pages - MC is clan leader

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin - **** - 10/27/2017 - 427 Pages - Child in the storyline

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice:
The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan - ***** - 10/11/2017 - 152 Pages

2017 October Monthly Challenge
10/10 COMPLETED

1. 'O' is for October: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'
by Kristina Ohlsson, read Oct 22, ★★★1/2

2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year
by Eli Easton, read Oct 19, ★★★★

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance
by Santino Hassell, read Oct 14, ★★★1/2

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author
by Colleen Hoover, read Oct 07, ★★★★

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid nothing for
by Hailey Turner, read Oct 08, ★★★

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant
by Tara Lain, read Oct 02, ★★1/2

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live
by Angie Thomas, read Oct 09, ★★★★1/2

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people
by Cordelia Kingsbridge, read Oct 28, ★★★1/2

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy
by Jordan L. Hawk, read Oct 16, ★★1/2

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
by Jill Shalvis, read Oct 28, ★★★

Congrats to all whom finished or are on the cusp of completing their chosen reads!
Today I completed my own challenge, with the reading of the last book (No. 4) in the Noble series by this month's featured author, Katie MacAlister!
You can peruse my deets here at my original Msg 59
Another fun challenge pick this month!

Challenge complete!!! Thanks for hosting :-)
Original post: My Challenge (msg 43)

10 of 10 Complete

Done! Post #19

Thanks for hosting! And congrats to all finishers so far! :)

I'm just under 200 pages from finishing, so not to bad. I read some stuff I wouldn't have otherwise and really enjoyed some of it.

I noticed a few other people read Heart Legacy by Robin D. Owens too, what did people think of it? It was the first of this series I read, and I liked it. Should I seek out the rest of the series?

10/10 DONE!!!!!!!

9/10


1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
Outlaw's Honor - B.J. Daniels (HQN - June 2017) - Oct 26

2. Happy Anniversary! - Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year. Link to member list, beginning with October 2016-
Somebody Like You - Donna Alward (St Martins - Feb 2017) (Danielle's list - https://www.goodreads.com/user/compar...) - Oct 30

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name. Link to Katie MacAlister's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....

Fun Facts about Katie:
* Katie lives in the Pacific Northwest
* She published her first novel in 2002
* She writes mostly Paranormal Romance
* Katie has worked as a bird skeleton cleaner, a wave machine solderer, a Fortran programmer, and a sales assistant for Harrod's.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".
The Unlikely Wife - Debra Ullrick (LIH #122 - Jan 2012) (Idaho) - Oct 26

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!
Best of My Love - Susan Mallery (HQN - May 2016) (Fool's Gold series) - Oct 13

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.)
The Baby Favor - Andrea Laurence (HD #2527 - July 2017) - Oct 10

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.
The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband - Julia Quinn (Avon - June 2017) (colorful cover) - Oct 17

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live.
The Most Dangerous Duke in London - Madeline Hunter (Zebra - June 2017) (England) - Oct 7


8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.
Police Protector - Elizabeth Heiter (HI #1728 - July 2017) (law enforcement) - Oct 4

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)
Soldier's Rescue - Betina Krahn (HHW #199 - Sept 2017) (child) - Oct 18

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Hell or High Water - Julie Ann Walker (Sourcebooks Casablanca - July 2015) - Oct 5

2017 October Monthly Challenge


I'm finished!


10/10 Completed


01. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
Heart Legacy by Robin D. Owens 10/09/17
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year.
Room for You by Beth Ehemann 10/02/17
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".
Welcome to Paradise by Rosalind James 10/15/17
04. World Smile Day (Oct 6): Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!
A Kiss in the Snow by Susan Mallery 10/01/17
05. International Frugal Fun Day (Oct 7): Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc).
Defending Hearts by Shannon Stacey 10/12/17
06. Wear Something Gaudy Day (Oct 17): Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.
Mail-Order Bride by Maureen McKade 10/30/17
07. United Nations Day (Oct 24): Read a book set in a country other than where you live.
The Spring Bride by Anne Gracie 10/10/17 (England)
08. Make a Difference Day (Oct 28): Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.
Every Little Kiss by Marina Adair 10/25/17
09. Halloween (Oct 31): Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)
Guardian by Angela Knight 10/26/17
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Country Roads by Nancy Herkness 10/20/17