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7/101.'O' is October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
2. Member of the Month - Hina: Hina has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Here is the link to Hina's shelves Please read a book from any of Hina's shelves or a book published in 2010 or June of any year.
All a Woman Wants - Patricia Rice (Signet - June 2001) - Oct 113. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Read one book written by Susan Elizabeth Phillips or any author with her first or last name. Link to Susan Elizabeth Phillips's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...
Fun Facts about Susan -
* Susan Phillips lives in Chicago, Illinois
* She published her first book under the name 'Justine Cole' in 1983
* She writes Contemporary Romance with a sport bias
* Susan was inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame in 2001
So you may also read a book set in Chicago or Illinois, or by an author who is from Chicago or Illinois. You can also read any book published in 1983, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been inducted in the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame or a book with a sporting romance bias.
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Read a book whose title, cover or blurb leaves a smile on your face.
The Autumn Bride - Anne Gracie (Berkley - Feb 2013) - Oct 55. Poetry Day (2nd October): Read a book of poetry or a book written in the style of poetry. Or Read a book with a romantic cover or has a MC that is trying to 'court' or 'woo' someone.
Maverick for Hire - Leanne Banks (HSE #2353 - Sept 2014) (romantic cover) - Oct 46. Cat Day (29th October): Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story (all types of cats acceptable). Or read a book with the word 'cat' found in the title/subtitle/series/author name. i.e. 'Catch Me If You Can'.
Somewhere Safe With Somebody Good - Jan Karon (Putnam - Sept 2014) (cat in story) - Oct 27. Sourest Day (25th October): Read a book that has been banned, or a book with a character that has a cranky disposition, or needs an attitude adjustment.
8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Read a book that's fun in some way.
His Mistletoe Bride - Vanessa Kelly (Zebra - Oct 2012) - Oct 79. World Pasta Day (25th October): Read a book by an Italian author, or a book with an Italian setting or an Italian character. Or read a book with a cover that has either red, white or green on it (the colors of the Italian flag) or a book with a chef.
Hope Flames - Jaci Burton (Berkley - Jan 2014) (lots of green grass) - Oct 2510. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Cowboy of Valentine Valley - Emma Cane (Avon - Feb 2014) - Oct 15
I finished!5/5
1. O is for October: SKIPPED
2. Member of the Month-Hina: SKIPPED
3. Featured Author Challenge-Susan Elizabeth Phillips: Chose Contemporary book Law Man FINISHED 10/3/14
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the Month): Just Another Maniac Monday FINISHED 10/8/14
5. Poetry Day (Oct 2): Once in a Lifetime FINISHED 10/13/14
6. Cat Day (Oct 29): SKIPPED
7. Sourest Day (Oct 25): SKIPPED
8. Its My Party Day (Oct 11): SKIPPED
9. World Pasta Day (Oct 25): Rush FINISHED 10/17/14
10. Readers Choice: Against the Ropes FINISHED 10/18/14
OCTOBER10 of 10 Complete!
√ 1. “O”: Her Texan to Tame by Sara Orwig – 10/17
√ 2. Hello Hina!: The Day He Kissed Her by Juliana Stone – 10/26
√ 3. S. E. Phillips: Lover Undercover by Samantha Beck (Contemporary) – 10/6
√ 4. Smile Day: Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews (Just Love This Series!) – 10/14
√ 5. Poetry: The Masterful Mr. Montague by Stephanie Laurens (wooing) – 10/2
√ 6. Cat Day: Alien in the Family by Gini Koch (“Kitty” Kat Series) – 10/21
√ 7. Sourest Day: On the Edge by Ilona Andrews (attitude adjustment) – 10/4
√ 8. It's My Party: The Perfect Match by Kristin Higgins (Raincoat scene!) – 10/3
√ 9. World Pasta Day: Protecting What's Theirs by Tess Bailey (Red) – 10/5
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Ever After by Samantha Chase – 10/22
Complete:
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2014 October Monthly Challenge9/10 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'.
02. Member of the Month ~ Hina: Hina has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Please read a book from any of Hina's shelves or a book published in 2010 or June of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Read one book written by Susan Elizabeth Phillips or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Chicago or Illinois, or by an author who is from Chicago or Illinois. You can also read any book published in 1983, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been inducted in the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame or a book with a sporting romance bias.
04. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Read a book whose title, cover or blurb leaves a smile on your face.
05. Poetry Day (2nd October): Read a book of poetry or a book written in the style of poetry. Or Read a book with a romantic cover or has a MC that is trying to 'court' or 'woo' someone.
06. Cat Day (29th October): Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story (all types of cats acceptable). Or read a book with the word 'cat' found in the title/subtitle/series/author name. i.e. 'Catch Me If You Can'.
To Catch an Heiress by Julia Quinn
OR
Shadower by Catherine Spangler
07. Sourest Day (25th October): Read a book that has been banned, or a book with a character that has a cranky disposition, or needs an attitude adjustment.
8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Read a book that's fun in some way.
09. World Pasta Day (25th October): Read a book by an Italian author, or a book with an Italian setting or an Italian character. Or read a book with a cover that has either red, white or green on it (the colors of the Italian flag) or a book with a chef.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
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8/101.'O' is October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
2. Member of the Month - Hina: Hina has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Here is the link to Hina's shelves Please read a book from any of Hina's shelves or a book published in 2010 or June of any year.
All a Woman Wants - Patricia Rice (Signet - June 2001) - Oct 113. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Read one book written by Susan Elizabeth Phillips or any author with her first or last name. Link to Susan Elizabeth Phillips's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...
Fun Facts about Susan -
* Susan Phillips lives in Chicago, Illinois
* She published her first book under the name 'Justine Cole' in 1983
* She writes Contemporary Romance with a sport bias
* Susan was inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame in 2001
So you may also read a book set in Chicago or Illinois, or by an author who is from Chicago or Illinois. You can also read any book published in 1983, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been inducted in the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame or a book with a sporting romance bias.
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Read a book whose title, cover or blurb leaves a smile on your face.
The Autumn Bride - Anne Gracie (Berkley - Feb 2013) - Oct 55. Poetry Day (2nd October): Read a book of poetry or a book written in the style of poetry. Or Read a book with a romantic cover or has a MC that is trying to 'court' or 'woo' someone.
Maverick for Hire - Leanne Banks (HSE #2353 - Sept 2014) (romantic cover) - Oct 46. Cat Day (29th October): Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story (all types of cats acceptable). Or read a book with the word 'cat' found in the title/subtitle/series/author name. i.e. 'Catch Me If You Can'.
Somewhere Safe With Somebody Good - Jan Karon (Putnam - Sept 2014) (cat in story) - Oct 27. Sourest Day (25th October): Read a book that has been banned, or a book with a character that has a cranky disposition, or needs an attitude adjustment.
Tempted by a Cowboy - Sarah M. Anderson (HD #2333 - Oct 2014) (attitude adjustment) - Oct 278. It's My Party Day (11th October): Read a book that's fun in some way.
His Mistletoe Bride - Vanessa Kelly (Zebra - Oct 2012) - Oct 79. World Pasta Day (25th October): Read a book by an Italian author, or a book with an Italian setting or an Italian character. Or read a book with a cover that has either red, white or green on it (the colors of the Italian flag) or a book with a chef.
Hope Flames - Jaci Burton (Berkley - Jan 2014) (lots of green grass) - Oct 2510. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Cowboy of Valentine Valley - Emma Cane (Avon - Feb 2014) - Oct 15
Got my 8 - all done!!RRRC Monthly Challenge
October 1-31, 2014
8/8
√ 1. Starts with 'O': Once More, My Darling Rogue by Lorraine Heath - 10.03
√ 2. Member: Hina: 2012: Instant Temptation by Jill Shalvis - 10.01
√ 3. FAC: Susan Elizabeth Phillips: Lady Be Good - 10.05
√ 4. World Smile Day: cover leaves a smile on my face:
by Janet Chapman - 10.07√ 5. Poetry Day: Romantic Cover:
by Mary Balogh - 10.09√ 6. Cat Day: 'cat' found in author's name: CATherine Coulter: Split Second - 10.22
7. SKIP
√ 8. It's My Party Day: book is fun in some way: Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind by Ann B. Ross - 10.26
9. World Pasta Day: Red on Cover:
by Jillian Hunter√ 10. Reader's Choice: Carolina Moon by Nora Roberts - 10.12
2014 October Monthly ChallengeDuration: October 1 – 31, 2014
Completed: 10/10
DONE !
1.'O' is October: Wicked Beat by Olivia Cunning – 10/3
2. Member of the Month - Hina: Breathe with Me by Kristen Proby – 10/11
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: – A Lot like Love by Julie James – 10/19
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Futures and Frosting by Tara Sivec – 10/27
5. Poetry Day (2nd October): Cooper by Harper Sloan – 10/8
6. Cat Day (29th October): His Obsession Next Door by Cathryn Fox – 10/18
7. Sourest Day (25th October): Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley – 10/ 15
8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Unravel Me by Christie Ridgway – 10/5
9. World Pasta Day (25th October): Edible by Ella Frank – 10/24
10. Reader's Choice: Fever by Maya Banks – 10/17
2014 October Monthly ChallengesI'm in for all 10!
10 of 10. Updated 10.27.14 - DONE!!
1. 'O' is for October: Obsession by Jennifer L. Armentrout 10.27.14
2. Member of the Month - Hina: Scandal And The Duchess by Jennifer Ashley 10.7.14
3. Featured Author Challenge - Susan Elizabeth Phillips: Wild Irish Christmas by Mari Carr 10.9.14
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the Month):500 Kisses to Steal a Heart by Anyta Sunday 10.4.14
5. Poetry Day (October 2nd): The Story Guy by Mary Ann Rivers 10.9.14
6. Cat Day (October 29th): Heroes Are My Weakness by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 10.5.14
7. Sourest Day (October 25th): Immortal by J.R. Ward 10.25.14
8. It's My Party Day (October 11th): Tied by Emma Chase 10.21.14
9. World Pasta Day (October 25th): Perfection by R.L. Mathewson 10.11.14
10. Reader's Choice: Coming Undone by Lauren Dane 10.18.14
Congrats to all the finishers!!
FINISHED!!! 10 of 10 read
October 2014 RRRC Monthly Challenge
✔1. 'O' is October:
-- Once in a Lifetime – Jill Shavis
-- 10.16 ★★★★
✔2. Member of the Month - Hina:
-- His Witness to Evil – Autumn Jordon (pub June 2010)
-- 10.10 ★★★
✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips:
-- Heroes Are My Weakness – Susan Elizabeth Phillips
-- 10.05 ★★★★★
✔4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month):
-- The Cop Who Stole Christmas – Christie Craig (anything by her makes me smile)
-- 10.01 ★★★★
✔5. Poetry Day (2nd October):
-- The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie – Jennifer Ashley (H has to prove his love)
-- 10.25 ★★★★
✔6. Cat Day (29th October):
-- Drastic Measures – Bobby Hutchinson (a cat is in the story)
-- 10.02 ★★★★
✔7. Sourest Day (25th October):
-- Ricochet – Skye Jordan (H is dealing with PTSD)
-- 10.17 ★★★★
✔8. It's My Party Day (11th October):
-- The Right Choice – Carly Phillips (falling in love with fiancee’s brother o_O)
-- 10.19 ★★★
✔9. Ask World Pasta Day (25th October):
-- Hot Under Pressure – Lousia Edwards (H and h are chefs)
-- 10.14 ★★★★
✔10. Reader's Choice:
-- Time for Love – Marie Force
-- 10.21 ★★★★
10/10 - DONE !!!!!!!!!!!!1.'O' is October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
On Wings of Passion - Beth Brookes/Lindsay McKenna (Jove - July 1983) - Oct 292. Member of the Month - Hina: Hina has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Here is the link to Hina's shelves Please read a book from any of Hina's shelves or a book published in 2010 or June of any year.
All a Woman Wants - Patricia Rice (Signet - June 2001) - Oct 113. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Read one book written by Susan Elizabeth Phillips or any author with her first or last name. Link to Susan Elizabeth Phillips's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...
Fun Facts about Susan -
* Susan Phillips lives in Chicago, Illinois
* She published her first book under the name 'Justine Cole' in 1983
* She writes Contemporary Romance with a sport bias
* Susan was inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame in 2001
So you may also read a book set in Chicago or Illinois, or by an author who is from Chicago or Illinois. You can also read any book published in 1983, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been inducted in the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame or a book with a sporting romance bias.
Take My Breath Away - Christie Ridgway (HQN - June 2014) (contemporary romance) - Oct 234. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Read a book whose title, cover or blurb leaves a smile on your face.
The Autumn Bride - Anne Gracie (Berkley - Feb 2013) - Oct 55. Poetry Day (2nd October): Read a book of poetry or a book written in the style of poetry. Or Read a book with a romantic cover or has a MC that is trying to 'court' or 'woo' someone.
Maverick for Hire - Leanne Banks (HSE #2353 - Sept 2014) (romantic cover) - Oct 46. Cat Day (29th October): Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story (all types of cats acceptable). Or read a book with the word 'cat' found in the title/subtitle/series/author name. i.e. 'Catch Me If You Can'.
Somewhere Safe With Somebody Good - Jan Karon (Putnam - Sept 2014) (cat in story) - Oct 27. Sourest Day (25th October): Read a book that has been banned, or a book with a character that has a cranky disposition, or needs an attitude adjustment.
Tempted by a Cowboy - Sarah M. Anderson (HD #2333 - Oct 2014) (attitude adjustment) - Oct 278. It's My Party Day (11th October): Read a book that's fun in some way.
His Mistletoe Bride - Vanessa Kelly (Zebra - Oct 2012) - Oct 79. World Pasta Day (25th October): Read a book by an Italian author, or a book with an Italian setting or an Italian character. Or read a book with a cover that has either red, white or green on it (the colors of the Italian flag) or a book with a chef.
Hope Flames - Jaci Burton (Berkley - Jan 2014) (lots of green grass) - Oct 2510. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Cowboy of Valentine Valley - Emma Cane (Avon - Feb 2014) - Oct 15
I'm in for 5 this month.5/5
done!2014 October Monthly Challenge
1.'O' is October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
Outlaw in Paradise byPatricia Gaffney 10-13-14- ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Hina: Hina has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Here is the link to Hina's shelves Please read a book from any of Hina's shelves or a book published in 2010 or June of any year.
Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs -10-15 -14 - ★★★★★
pub 20103. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips.
It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 11 Oct 14- ★★★★
9. World Pasta Day (25th October): Read a book by an Italian author, or a book with an Italian setting or an Italian character. Or read a book with a cover that has either red, white or green on it (the colors of the Italian flag) or a book with a chef.
Night Unbound by Dianne Duvall 18 Oct 2014 ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Psion Beta by Jacob Gowans 10-2 -14 - ★★★★★
DONE10/10
1.'O' is October: author's last name starts with 'O' O'Shaughnessy Keeper of the Keys 10/2 ★★
2. Member of the Month - Hina: A Lot like Love 10/12 ★★★★
3. set in Chicago Love Irresistibly 10/25 ★★★★★
4. World Smile Day: cover leaves a smile on your face Death of a Neighborhood Witch 10/25 ★★
5. Poetry Day:Romantic Cover, MC that is trying to 'court' or 'woo' someone You'll Get Yours, Finkman! 10/29 ★★★
6. Cat Day: book with a cat on the cover or in the story The Clue Of The Whistling Bagpipes 10/1 ★★★
7. Sourest Day: character needs an attitude adjustment knight/feudal lord rules with intimidation, cruelty, torture The Icebound Land 10/26 ★★★★★
8. It's My Party Day: book that's fun in some way-- wordplay The Templeton Twins Make a Scene 10/25 ★★★★★
9. World Pasta Day that has red cover (like marinara sauce) The Devil's Due 10/1 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Personal 10/3 ★★★
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2014 October Monthly ChallengeI'm done!
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'.
02. Member of the Month ~ Hina: Hina has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Please read a book from any of Hina's shelves or a book published in 2010 or June of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Read one book written by Susan Elizabeth Phillips or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Chicago or Illinois, or by an author who is from Chicago or Illinois. You can also read any book published in 1983, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been inducted in the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame or a book with a sporting romance bias.
04. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Read a book whose title, cover or blurb leaves a smile on your face.
05. Poetry Day (2nd October): Read a book of poetry or a book written in the style of poetry. Or Read a book with a romantic cover or has a MC that is trying to 'court' or 'woo' someone.
06. Cat Day (29th October): Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story (all types of cats acceptable). Or read a book with the word 'cat' found in the title/subtitle/series/author name. i.e. 'Catch Me If You Can'.
07. Sourest Day (25th October): Read a book that has been banned, or a book with a character that has a cranky disposition, or needs an attitude adjustment.
8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Read a book that's fun in some way.
09. World Pasta Day (25th October): Read a book by an Italian author, or a book with an Italian setting or an Italian character. Or read a book with a cover that has either red, white or green on it (the colors of the Italian flag) or a book with a chef.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Congratulations to Shannon, Lynne, Ethel, BJ Rose, Ranzes Ryne, MountainKat, Laurla, Susan, Mary Ann, Christina (AKA Babbling) and Jonquil!!!!!
All done! Congrats to all the finishers!10/10
1.'O' is October: One Lucky Vampire, 10/12/2014, 3*
2. Member of the Month - Hina: Possession, 10/31/2014, 3.5*
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips Heroes Are My Weakness, 10/4/2014, 3.5*
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): In Your Dreams, 10/20/2014, 4*
5.Poetry Day (2nd October): (romantic cover) Eleanor & Park, 10/12/2014, 4*
6. Cat Day (29th October): cat in the story Gunmetal Magic, 10/14/2014, 4*
7. Sourest Day (25th October): Trouble in Mudbug, 10/29/2014, 3*
8.It's My Party Day (11th October): a book that's fun in some way The Rosie Project, 10/5/2014, 4*
9. World Pasta Day (25th October): chef Spider’s Revenge, 10/6/2014, 3*
10. Reader's Choice: Texas Splendor, 10/24/2014, 3.5-4*
2014 October Monthly Challenge10/10 Completed
✔1.'O' is October: Obsession 10/10/14
✔2. Member of the Month - Hina: Laid Bare 10/9/14
✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips: Heroes Are My Weakness 10/7/14
✔4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Scandal And The Duchess 10/10/14
✔5. Poetry Day (2nd October): That Touch of Magic 10/24/14
✔6. Cat Day (29th October): Sweet Dreams 10/5/14
✔7. Sourest Day (25th October): To Kill a Mockingbird 10/2/14
✔8. It's My Party Day (11th October): After the Kiss 10/15/14
✔9. World Pasta Day (25th October): Immortal 10/13/14
✔10. Reader's Choice: What Chris Wants 10/2/14
Completed:
Congrats to all the finishers!
Hooray for all the finishers!10/10 Done Yay!
1. October:
2. MOTM (Hina):
3. FAC:
4. Smile Day:
5. Poetry Day:
6. Cat Day:
7. Sourest Day:
8. It's My Party:
9. Pasta Day:
10. My Choice:
Finished with 8!Progress: 8 out of 8
2. Member of the Month - Hina: Hina has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Here is the link to Hina's shelves. Please read a book from any of Hina's shelves or a book published in 2010 or June of any year:
Her Ladyship's Companion by Joanna Bourne - **** - 10/18/2014
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) Author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Read one book written by Susan Elizabeth Phillips or any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Susan -
* Susan Phillips lives in Chicago, Illinois
* She published her first book under the name 'Justine Cole' in 1983
* She writes Contemporary Romance with a sport bias
* Susan was inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame in 2001
So you may also read a book set in Chicago or Illinois, or by an author who is from Chicago or Illinois. You can also read any book published in 1983, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been inducted in the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame or a book with a sporting romance bias.
Dream a Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - **** - 10/27/2014
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Read a book whose title, cover or blurb leaves a smile on your face:
If You Ask Me by Betty White - **** - 10/2/2014 - 258 Pages
5. Poetry Day (2nd October): Read a book of poetry or a book written in the style of poetry. Or Read a book with a romantic cover or has a MC that is trying to 'court' or 'woo' someone:
Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian - *** - 10/3/2014 - 402 Pages
7. Sourest Day (25th October): Read a book that has been banned, or a book with a character that has a cranky disposition, or needs an attitude adjustment:
The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black - **** - 10/5/2014 - 419 Pages - Cranky characters
8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Read a book that's fun in some way:
The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan - *** - 10/7/2014
9. World Pasta Day (25th October): Read a book by an Italian author, or a book with an Italian setting or an Italian character. Or read a book with a cover that has either red, white or green on it (the colors of the Italian flag) or a book with a chef:
The Witch With No Name by Kim Harrison - ***** - 10/21/2014 - White Cover
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice:
The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James - ***** - 10/6/2014 - 318 Pages
Challenge Complete.READ: 9/9
✔1.'O' is October: Oceanborne - Katherine Irons 10/22
✔2. Member of the Month - Hina: Wicked as They Come - Delilah Dawson 10/5
✔4. World Smile Day: North of Need - Laura Kaye 10/24
✔5. Poetry Day: The Highlander's Forbidden Bride - Donna Fletcher 10/19
✔6. Cat Day: Finders-Seekers - Gayle Greeno 10/17
✔7. Sourest Day: The Sad Tale of the Brothers Grossbart - Jesse Bullington (cranky characters) 10/1
✔8. It's My Party Day: Wild About You - Kerrelyn Sparks 10/3
✔9. World Pasta Day: The Book of Life - Deborah Harkness (green/white cover) 10/28
✔10. Reader's Choice: When You Give a Duke a Diamond - Shana Galen 10/12
7/101.'O' is October:
2. Member of the Month - Hina:
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author:
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month):
5. Poetry Day (2nd October):
6. Cat Day (29th October): Private Maneuvers - Catherine Mann
7. Sourest Day (25th October):
8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Heiress For Hire - Erin McCarthy
9. World Pasta Day (25th October): The Couple Who Fooled The World - Maisey Yates
10. Reader's Choice:
2014 October Monthly Challenge1.'O' is October: One Wore Blue, heather graham
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Nobody's Baby But Mine, susan elizabeth phillips
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): A Werewolf in Manhattan, vickie lewis thompson
5. Poetry Day (2nd October): Moonlight Cove, sherryl woods
6. Cat Day (29th October): Laced with Magic, barbara bretton
8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Vampires Are Forever, lynsay sands
9. World Pasta Day (25th October): A Lady Never Lies, juliana gray
10. Reader's Choice: Magic Breaks, ilona andrews
Read: 9/10 Only 9 this month, but I'll call it DONE :D1.'O' is October: Outshine the Stars 10.24 ★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Hina: Klaxon at the Core 10.27 ★★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: All Fired Up 10.7 ★★★
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Walk With Me 10.8 ★★★★★
5. Poetry Day (2nd October): Adam and Holden 10.2 ★★★
6. Cat Day (29th October): Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story (all types of cats acceptable). Or read a book with the word 'cat' found in the title/subtitle/series/author name. i.e. 'Catch Me If You Can'.
7. Sourest Day (25th October): Something Like Lightning 10.5 ★★★★★
8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Dead Run 10.27 ★★★★★
9. World Pasta Day (25th October): The Soul 10.6 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Ghost Songs 10.3 ★★★
October
- COMPLETE10/10
1. "O" is for October - Out of Balance (10/31) ★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Finding Home
3. Featured Author Challenge - Breathing Room (10/31) ★★★★★
4. World Smile Day - Dirty Laundry (10/2) ★★★★★
5. Poetry Day - Family Man (10/7) ★★★★★
6. Cat Day - Truth in the Dark (10/24) ★★★★
7. Sourest Day - Be Brave (10/22) ★★★★
8. It's My Party Day - Full Disclosure (10/21) ★★★★½
9. World Pasta Day - Secrets (10/4) ★★★★★
10. Choice - The Heir Apparent (10/5) ★★★★
I'm in 8/10
1.'O' is October: Justin by Kirsten Osbourne 10/31/14
2. Member of the Month - Hina: Sweet Caroline 10/1/14
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Read one book written by Susan Elizabeth Phillips or any author with her first or last name. Dragon Heart by Susan Arden 10/11/14
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month):
Read a book whose title, cover or blurb leaves a smile on your face.
5. Poetry Day (2nd October): Romantic cover: Sandcastle Kisses
6. Cat Day (29th October): Her Purrfect Match 10/25/14
7. Sourest Day (25th October): Alex 10/28/14 (hero is an ass in first quarter of book and then goes back near end of book
8. It's My Party Day (11th October):
Read a book that's fun in some way.
9. World Pasta Day (25th October): Red Cover: Play
10. Reader's Choice: Locke 10/5/14
Final Update 11/12. Member of the Month - Hina:
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips:
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month):
8. It's My Party Day (11th October):
10. Reader's Choice:
Completed 5/5
2014 October Monthly Challenge9/10
✓ 1.'O' is October Finding Sarah by Terry Odell - 18/10/14 ★ ★ ★
✓ 2. Member of the Month - Hina: After the Storm by Maya Banks - 09/10/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓3. (FAC) - Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Heroes Are My Weakness by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 15/10/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 4. World Smile Day (1st Friday): Pink Jinx by Sandra Hill - 08/10/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 5. Poetry Day (2nd October): Claimed by Evangeline Anderson - 27/10/14 ★ ★ ★
✓ 6. Cat Day (29th October): Geek with the Cat Tattoo by Theresa Weir - 09/10/14 ★ ★ ★
✓ 7. Sourest Day (25th October): Turbulence by Lyn Gala - 01/10/14 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Read a book that's fun in some way.
✓ 9. World Pasta Day (25th Oct): Playing to Win by Jaci Burton - 10/10/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 10. Reader's Choice: Watch Your Back by Karen Rose - 05/10/14 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Here's what I got done:2. Member of the Month: Rocky Mountain Haven by Vivian Arend
3. Featured Author Challenge: Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts
6. Cat Day: Head Over Tail by Celia Kyle
Didn't quite get them all -- one short.RRRC October Challenge
October 1-31, 2014
Completed: 9/10
1.'O' is October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
2. Member of the Month - Hina
Rock Chick Revenge, Kristen Ashley, 10-2-14
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips shelved as Contemporary Romance
My Kind of Christmas, Robyn Carr, 10-24-14
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month)
Delicate Freakn' Flower, Eve Langlais, 10-30-14
5. Poetry Day (2nd October)
The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie, Jennifer Ashley, 10-21-14
6. Cat Day (29th October)
Festive in Death, J.D. Robb, 10-19-14
7. Sourest Day (25th October)
Sweet Dreams, Kristen Ashley, 10-7-14
8. It's My Party Day (11th October)
Rock Chick Renegade, Kristen Ashley, 10-1-14
9. World Pasta Day (25th October)
Nobody's Angel, Kallypso Masters, 10-20-14
10. Reader's Choice
Sunrise Point, Robyn Carr, 10-11-14
Here is what I got done: October READING Challenge
2. Hina- Upon the Midnight Clear by Sherrilyn Kenyon 10/13/14
4. World Smile- Blood Claim by Megan McMinimy 10/15/14
5. Poetry- Mine All Mine by Ella J. Quince 10/8/14
7. Sourest- Tempting Danger by Eileen Wilks 10/2/14
8. It's My Party- Forged in Fire by Trish McCallan 10/5/14
10. Readers Choice- Romeo and Juliet by H.T. Night 10/10/14
5/51.'O' is October:
2. Member of the Month - Hina: The Bride - 10/5/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
3. FAC - Susan Elizabeth Phillips:
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month):When We Dance - 10/22/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
5. Poetry Day (2nd October): Can't Stand the Heat - 10/30 - ★ ★ ★
6. Cat Day (29th October):
7. Sourest Day (25th October):
8. It's My Party Day (11th October):
9. World Pasta Day (25th October): Twilight - 10/7/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
10. Reader's Choice: Fifty Shades of Grey - 10/7/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★
Romance Readers Reading Challenges
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1.'O' is October: One Wore Blue, heather graham
2. Member of the Month - Hina: T is for Trespass, sue grafton
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Nobody's Baby But Mine, susan elizabeth phillips
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): A Werewolf in Manhattan, vickie lewis thompson
5. Poetry Day (2nd October): Moonlight Cove, sherryl woods
6. Cat Day (29th October): Laced with Magic, barbara bretton
7. Sourest Day (25th October): Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, j.k. rowling...finished~10.19.20148. It's My Party Day (11th October): Vampires Are Forever, lynsay sands...finished~10.24.20149. World Pasta Day (25th October): A Lady Never Lies, juliana gray
10. Reader's Choice: Magic Breaks, ilona andrews