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2021 July Monthly Challenge

1. Happy July Birthday!: Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
David (Beloved)
Genevieve (Woman of the Family)
Isabelle (God is My Oath)
Michael (Who is Like God?)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - : Read one book written by Vi Keeland or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - Vi Keeland's Backlist

Fun Facts about Vi Keeland-
* Vi's titles have appeared in over one hundred Bestseller lists and are currently translated in twenty-six languages.
* She writes 'romances that make you blush'
* Her worst subject...Science... and she married a Science teacher!
* She lives in New York

You may also read a book set in New York, or by an author who is from New York. You can also read any book with 100 or more ratings, or is shelved as 'sexy', 'erotic', or 'hot' or a book with a nerdy or geeky character.

4. July 2- World UFO Day- Read a sci-fi or paranormal book or a book with a sky on the cover

5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- Read a stand-alone book or a book with red, white or blue on the cover.

6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a kissing scene in the story.

7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Read a book with a character who has a painful past, or has caused pain to someone else or a book with yellow or black on the cover.

8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.

9. National Ice Cream Month- Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it or a book set in a warm month or a warm climate.

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


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

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

Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating, plus we all want to see all the pretty books you've read! You may update your original challenge as you go or repost if you choose.

Happy Reading!!

Shelves that might help with some of the tasks-

Lips and Lipstick

2021 YA Skies

Best Contemporary Romance Set In Summer

Foodie Romances

Just Desserts-Romances Where Hero Or Heroine Is Chocolatier/Baker/Pastry Chef Or Has Dessert Related Career

Gay Romance Featuring Chefs Or Food

Best Gay Science Fiction Romance

Sci-Fi/Futuristic MMF Erotic Romance Worth Reading

NYC Contemporary Romance Novels Set In New York

MM Romance Books Set In New York

Red Hot Covers

MM Romance With Mostly Yellow Or Orange Covers

Blue Dress In Historical Romance

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2021 July Monthly Challenge
3/5 Read

1. Happy July Birthday!: Red on cover- Step Stalker 7/3
2. Baby Names!
David (Beloved)
Genevieve (Woman of the Family)
Isabelle (God is My Oath)
Michael (Who is Like God?)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - : Read one book written by Vi Keeland or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in New York, or by an author who is from New York. You can also read any book with 100 or more ratings, or is shelved as 'sexy', 'erotic', or 'hot' or a book with a nerdy or geeky character.
4. July 2- World UFO Day- Read a sci-fi or paranormal book or a book with a sky on the cover
5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- white on cover- Flakes 7/4
6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a kissing scene in the story.
7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- painful past- Resilient Heart 7/7
8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.
9. National Ice Cream Month- Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it or a book set in a warm month or a warm climate.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

Woohoo, my spot for July! :)

2021 July Monthly Challenge Read 10/10 FINISHED!!!!
✔1. {book published in July} ~ Dance with the Devil by Megan Derr finished 7/22/2021
✔2. {includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them: Michael (Who is Like God?)} ~ Michael, Reinvented by Diana Copland finished 7/8/2021
✔3. {book with 100 or more ratings} ~ Happy Endings by Alice Winters finished 7/4/2021
✔4. {paranormal book/book with a sky on the cover} ~ The Quiet House by Lily Morton finished 7/2/2021
✔5. {stand-alone book} ~ Drawn by Elle Brownlee finished 7/10/2021
✔6. {book with lips on the cover/book with a kissing scene in the story} ~ Dangerously H*rny by Susi Hawke finished 7/4/2021
✔7. {book with a character who has a painful past/has caused pain to someone else} ~ A Home for Ben by Amy Bellows finished 7/3/2021
✔8. {book with an animal on the cover or in the story} ~ Duck Duck Ghost by Rhys Ford finished 7/14/2021
✔9. {book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it/book set in a warm month or a warm climate} ~ Hidden Treasures by Marshall Thornton finished 7/5/2021
✔10. {my choice} ~ The Job by Cara Dee finished 7/6/2021

2021 July Monthly Challenge
Read 10/10 DONE!

1. Happy July Birthday!: Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
Flirting For Amateurs (Undercover Matchmakers #2) by Maria Geraci 7/6/21 4stars (7/8/21; red lettering)

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them
This month's names:
David (Beloved)
Genevieve (Woman of the Family)
Isabelle (God is My Oath)
Michael (Who is Like God?)
Hot on the Trail Mix (Auntie Clem's Bakery #15) by P.D. Workman 7/8/21 4 stars (Genevieve a/k/a Jenny - one of the homeless women with lots of children)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - : Read one book written by Vi Keeland or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - Vi Keeland's Backlist

Fun Facts about Vi Keeland-
* Vi's titles have appeared in over one hundred Bestseller lists and are currently translated in twenty-six languages.
* She writes 'romances that make you blush'
* Her worst subject...Science... and she married a Science teacher!
* She lives in New York

You may also read a book with 100 or more ratings
A Walk Along the Beach by Debbie Macomber 7/4/21 5stars (7964 ratings; 1042 reviews as of 7/4/21)

4. July 2- World UFO Day- Read a book with a sky on the cover
The Summer Sisters (Juniper Springs #2) by Sara Richardson 7/5/21 4stars

5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- Read a book with red, white or blue on the cover.
Summer's End (Evening Island Book 2) by Olivia Miles 7/1/21 4stars (red/white)

6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a kissing scene in the story.
While We Were Dating (The Wedding Date #6) by Jasmine Guilory 7/10/21 4stars (lips on the cover and so many kissing scenes between Ben and Anna!)

7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Read a book with a character who has caused pain to someone else
Our Little Secret: A Fake Marriage Secret Baby Romance (Fake and Forbidden) by Sofia T. Summers 7/2/21 3stars (Bennie to Eric keeps a secret from him)

8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Read a book with an animal in the story.
I Can Still Hear You by Nicole Black 7/11/21 4stars (Scarlett's cat; dog on the trail in Maui, cardinal)

9. National Ice Cream Month- Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it or a book set in a warm month or a warm climate.
Trusting Molly (Silverstone #3) by Susan Stoker 7/12/21 4.5stars (set in Nigeria for part of the story; continuation of a series I really enjoy)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Behind Blue Curtains: A True Crime Memoir of an Amish Woman's Survival, Escape, and Pursuit of Justice by Lizzy Hershberger, Molly Eagan 7/11/21 3.5stars

2021 July Monthly Challenge

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10/10 Completed



01. Happy July Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
Thunder at Dawn by Jill Gregory 07/06/21
02. Baby Names!: 👶🏻Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them.
This month's names:
(David) (Beloved)
(Genevieve) (Woman of the Family)
(Isabelle) (God is My Oath)
(Michael) (Who is Like God?)
Walking in Fire by Cathryn Cade 07/19/21
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Vi Keeland: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Vi Keeland or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in New York, or by an author who is from New York. You can also read any book with 100 or more ratings, or is shelved as 'sexy', 'erotic', or 'hot' or a book with a nerdy or geeky character.
The Trouble With Scotland by Patience Griffin 07/19/21
04. World UFO Day (July 2): 🛸Read a sci-fi or paranormal book or a book with a sky on the cover.
For the Love of Tia by S.E. Smith 07/01/21
05. Independence Day in the USA (July 4): 🇺🇸Read a stand-alone book or a book with red, white or blue on the cover.
All You Need is Love by Marie Force 07/12/21
06. International Kissing Day (July 6): 💋Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a kissing scene in the story.
Wild Cat by Tiffinie Helmer 07/08/21
07. Don't Step On a Bee Day (July 10): 🐝Read a book with a character who has a painful past, or has caused pain to someone else or a book with yellow or black on the cover.
Cornering Carmen by S.E. Smith 07/04/21
08. National Chicken Wing Day (July 29): 🐥Read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.
The Trouble with Mistletoe by Jill Shalvis - 07/14/21
09. National Ice Cream Month: 🍦Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it or a book set in a warm month or a warm climate.
Just Say Christmas by Rosalind James - 07/17/21
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
The Accidental Scot by Patience Griffin 07/10/21






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I'm in

I'm in!

...10/10 Completed July 31

1. Happy July Birthday!: Red Cover: Texas Millionaire by Dixie Browning July 15, 4 stars

2. Baby Names! Genevieve: A Beginner's Guide to Rakes by Suzanne Enoch July 11, 3 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - : Read a sexy book: Butterfly in Frost by Sylvia Day July 22, 4 stars

4. July 2- World UFO Day- LIFEL1K3 by Jay Kristoff July 20, 4 stars

5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- Blue cover: The Bachelor List by Jane Feather July 5, 4 stars

6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Taming an Impossible Rogue by Suzanne Enoch July 29, 5 stars

7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Yellow and black on the cover: The Guest List by Lucy Foley July 9, 5 stars

8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Animal on the cover: The Purrfect Murder by Rita Mae Brown July 17, 4 stars

9. National Ice Cream Month- Finally able to read it: Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb July 26, 5 stars

10. Reader's Choice: The Bride Hunt by Jane Feather July 31, 4 stars

Me! In for the usual. 📚

2021 July Monthly Challenge
10/10 completed


1. Happy July Birthday!: Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
Jax by E.M. Moore 5 stars 7/8/21

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
David (Beloved)
Genevieve (Woman of the Family)
Isabelle (God is My Oath)
Michael (Who is Like God?)
A High so Sweet 5 stars 7/20/21

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - : Read one book written by Vi Keeland or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - Vi Keeland's Backlist

Fun Facts about Vi Keeland-
* Vi's titles have appeared in over one hundred Bestseller lists and are currently translated in twenty-six languages.
* She writes 'romances that make you blush'
* Her worst subject...Science... and she married a Science teacher!
* She lives in New York

You may also read a book set in New York, or by an author who is from New York. You can also read any book with 100 or more ratings, or is shelved as 'sexy', 'erotic', or 'hot' or a book with a nerdy or geeky character.
Brutal Blueblood by Becker Gray (tagged extra hot) 3.5/4 stars 7/5/21

4. July 2- World UFO Day- Read a sci-fi or paranormal book or a book with a sky on the cover
The Varsity Dad Dilemma 4 stars 7/16/21

5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- Read a stand-alone book or a book with red, white or blue on the cover.
Call Me Crazy (white on the cover) 5 stars 7/7/21


6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a kissing scene in the story.
Finn (kissing scene) 4 stars 7/8/21

7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Read a book with a character who has a painful past, or has caused pain to someone else or a book with yellow or black on the cover.
Lords of Wrath 5 stars 7/3/21

8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.
The Right Side of Wrong (animal in story) 4 stars 7/14/21

9. National Ice Cream Month- Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it or a book set in a warm month or a warm climate.
The Perfect Catch (scream with happiness) 5 stars 7/14/21

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Dangerous Games by J.T. Geissinger 4 stars 7/5/21


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My Spot :) 8/10

1. July or red cover - Ask Anyone - Sherryl Woods - 7/19

2. Michael - Just Like a Man - Elizabeth Bevarly - 7/18

3. Set in New York - Not A Happy Family - Shari Lapena - 7/31

4. Sky on the cover-The Wyoming Kid -Debbie Macomber 7/20

5. Stand alone - Such A Quiet Place - Megan Miranda - 7/26

6. Lips on the cover -The Scot Who Loved Me - Gina Conkle - 7/23

7. Yellow on the cover - The Therapist - B.A. Paris - 7/27

8. Animal on the cover -

9. Warm month or warm climate -

10. Choice - The Masterpiece - Francine Rivers - 7/27

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2021 July Monthly Challenge

1. Happy July Birthday!: Read a book published in July, Out of Character, Annabeth Albert, 7/16.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character named Michael, The Mating of Michael, Eli Easton, 7/22

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - : You may also read a book with a nerdy or geeky character, Rules of Play, Lane Hayes, 7/22.

4. July 2- World UFO Day- Read a sci-fi or paranormal book, A Little Village Blend, 'Nathan Burgoine, 7/17

5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- Read a book with red, white or blue on the cover, Nachos & Hash, Brandon Witt, 7/14

6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a kissing scene in the story, Messy Love, Riley Hart, 7/22

7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Read a book with yellow or black on the cover Deeds & Confetti, Brandon Witt, 7/15.

8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story, Sleight of Hand, Charlie Cochet, 7/9

9. National Ice Cream Month- Read a book set in a warm month or a warm climate, Looking For Love, Stella Starling, 7/1.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice, Taking Love's Lead, H.L. Day, 7/25

2021 July Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy July Birthday!
Read a book published in July.
Crown of Ghosts-Autumn Jones Lake 7/16

2. Baby Names!
Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names.
This month's names:
David (Beloved)
Genevieve (Woman of the Family)
Isabelle (God is My Oath)
Michael (Who is Like God?)
Corinne Michaels-Stay for Me 7/15

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland
Read one book written by Vi Keeland
Egomaniac-Vi Keeland 7/19

4. July 2- World UFO Day
Read a book with a sky on the cover.
Gansett After Dark-Marie Force 7/03

5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA
Read a stand-alone book.
Deep Woods-Helena Newbury 7/10

6. July 6- International Kissing Day
Read a book with lips on the cover and with a kissing scene in the story.
Every Little Thing-Marie Force 7/10

7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day
Read a book with a character who has a painful past.
Knox's Stand-Jamie Begley 7/02

8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day
Read a book with an animal on the cover and in the story.
Rescue My Heart-Jill Shalvis 7/17

9. National Ice Cream Month
Read a book set in a warm month and a warm climate.
One Summer in Santorini-Sandy Barker 7/06

10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choice.
Deep Under-Lisa Renee Jones 7/08

I'm in

1. Happy July Birthday!: Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
David (Beloved)
Genevieve (Woman of the Family)
Isabelle (God is My Oath)
Michael (Who is Like God?)
- 11 July 2021

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - : Read one book written by Vi Keeland or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - Vi Keeland's Backlist

Fun Facts about Vi Keeland-
* Vi's titles have appeared in over one hundred Bestseller lists and are currently translated in twenty-six languages.
* She writes 'romances that make you blush'
* Her worst subject...Science... and she married a Science teacher!
* She lives in New York

You may also read a book set in New York, or by an author who is from New York. You can also read any book with 100 or more ratings, or is shelved as 'sexy', 'erotic', or 'hot' or a book with a nerdy or geeky character.

4. July 2- World UFO Day- Read a sci-fi or paranormal book or a book with a sky on the cover

5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- Read a stand-alone book or a book with red, white or blue on the cover.

6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a kissing scene in the story.

7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Read a book with a character who has a painful past, or has caused pain to someone else or a book with yellow or black on the cover.

8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.

9. National Ice Cream Month- Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it or a book set in a warm month or a warm climate.

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

I'm in.
2021 July Monthly Challenge

00/10 Completed

1. Happy July Birthday!: Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
David (Beloved)
Genevieve (Woman of the Family)
Isabelle (God is My Oath)
Michael (Who is Like God?)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - : Read one book written by Vi Keeland or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - Vi Keeland's Backlist

Fun Facts about Vi Keeland-
* Vi's titles have appeared in over one hundred Bestseller lists and are currently translated in twenty-six languages.
* She writes 'romances that make you blush'
* Her worst subject...Science... and she married a Science teacher!
* She lives in New York

You may also read a book set in New York, or by an author who is from New York. You can also read any book with 100 or more ratings, or is shelved as 'sexy', 'erotic', or 'hot' or a book with a nerdy or geeky character.

4. July 2- World UFO Day- Read a sci-fi or paranormal book or a book with a sky on the cover

5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- Read a stand-alone book or a book with red, white or blue on the cover.

6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a kissing scene in the story.

7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Read a book with a character who has a painful past, or has caused pain to someone else or a book with yellow or black on the cover.

8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.

9. National Ice Cream Month- Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it or a book set in a warm month or a warm climate.

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

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Just a quick clarification- this is a update as I read challenge right? I don’t need to decide how many of the 10 books I can read right now?
I’m getting back to reading after a long break so I want to ease my way in. Let me know!

2021 July Monthly Challenge
5/5 romance

1. Happy July Birthday!: Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
David (Beloved)
Genevieve (Woman of the Family)
Isabelle (God is My Oath)
Michael (Who is Like God?)
David (male MC)- Undercover Mission by Sharon Dunn 8 July; 4 1/2☆


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - : Read one book written by Vi Keeland or any author with her first or last name.

You may also read a book set in New York, or by an author who is from New York. You can also read any book with 100 or more ratings, or is shelved as 'sexy', 'erotic', or 'hot' or a book with a nerdy or geeky character.
Standoff by Patricia Bradley 16 July; 5☆


4. July 2- World UFO Day- Read a sci-fi or paranormal book or a book with a sky on the cover

5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- Read a stand-alone book or a book with red, white or blue on the cover.

6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a kissing scene in the story.
Northern Escape by Tonya Burrows 22 July; 4 1/2☆


7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Read a book with a character who has a painful past, or has caused pain to someone else or a book with yellow or black on the cover.
Wait for Me by Susan May Warren 12 July; 5☆


8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.
Alaska Mountain Rescue by Elizabeth Heiter 4 July; 4 1/2☆


9. National Ice Cream Month- Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it or a book set in a warm month or a warm climate.

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

2021 July Monthly Challenge
🌅🌅🎆🎆🎆🎆7/6 COMPLETED 🎆🎆🎆🎆🌅🌅

🎆1. Happy July Birthday!: Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby. Published July 10th 2020
Lost Talismans and a Tequila by: Annette Marie (07/02/21)

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
David (Beloved)
Genevieve (Woman of the Family)
Isabelle (God is My Oath)
Michael (Who is Like God?)

🎆3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - : Read one book written by Vi Keeland or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - Vi Keeland's Backlist

Fun Facts about Vi Keeland-
* Vi's titles have appeared in over one hundred Bestseller lists and are currently translated in twenty-six languages.
* She writes 'romances that make you blush'
* Her worst subject...Science... and she married a Science teacher!
* She lives in New York

You may also read a book set in New York, or by an author who is from New York. You can also read any book with 100 or more ratings, or is shelved as 'sexy', 'erotic', or 'hot' or a book with a nerdy or geeky character.
How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by: Kerrelyn Sparks (07/08/21)

🎆4. July 2- World UFO Day- Read a sci-fi or paranormal book or a book with a sky on the cover
Grave Witch by: Kalayna Price (07/08/21)

🎆5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- Read a stand-alone book~or a book with red, white or blue on the cover.
Tender Mercies by:Kitty Thomas (07/14/21)

🎆6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a kissing scene in the story.
Master of the Mountain by: Cherise Sinclair (07/03/21)

🎆7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Read a book with a character who has a painful past, or has caused pain to someone else or a book with yellow or black on the cover.
Dreams of Darkness by: Eve Langlais (07/12/21)

8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.

9. National Ice Cream Month- Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it or a book set in a warm month or a warm climate.

🎆10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Their Virgin Captive by: Shayla Black

Nikitha wrote: "I would like to sign up!
Just a quick clarification- this is a update as I read challenge right? I don’t need to decide how many of the 10 books I can read right now?
I’m getting back to reading a..."

Hi Nikitha!

Yes, you are welcome to update as you read. No need to decide in advance what or how many you would like to do for July :)

Read 10/10

1. Happy July Birthday! Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover: The Lost City 3/7

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character with the name - Michael: Uncivilized 26/7

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - Read one book written by Vi Keeland: Inappropriate 24/7

4. July 2 - World UFO Day. Read a sci-fi or paranormal book: Controlling the Dead 5/7

5. July 4 - Independence Day in the USA. Read a book with red on the cover: Poison Study 20/7

6. July 6 - International Kissing Day. Read a book with a kissing scene in the story: Hello Forever 8/7

7. July 10 - Don't Step On a Bee Day. Read a book with a character who has a painful past: How to Love a Duke in Ten Days 7/7

8. July 29 - National Chicken Wing Day. Read a book with an animal in the story: Bailing Out into the Dead 16/7 (cat)

9. National Ice Cream Month - Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it or a book set in a warm climate: The Darkest King 14/7

10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice: Fool in Love 29/7

July Monthly Challenge ~ 2021

Read 10/10

1. Published in July: Sleepless in Southampton Chasity Bowlin 4☆ 14/7/21
2. Baby names/David: Compromising Willa Diana Quincy 5☆ 7/7/21
3. 100 or more ratings: Taming of the Beast Christi Caldwell (249 ratings) 3.5☆ 24/7/21
4. Sky cover: A Scot to the Heart Caroline Linden 3.5☆ 10/7/21
5. Red/white/blue on cover: Wild in Winter Scarlett Scott 4☆ 2/7/21
6.Kissing scene in story: Discovering the Baron Ellie St. Clair 4☆ 23/7/21
7. Yellow cover: The Awakening of Lord Ambrose Chasity Bowlin 5☆ 4/7/21
8. Animal in story: A Lady's Prerogative Annabelle Anders 5☆ 10/7/21
9. Scream with happiness: How the Scot Was Won Caroline Linden 4☆ 12/7/21
10. Reader's Choice: Garden of Destiny Meera Platt 5☆ 21/7/21

Count me in!

July Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1 - 31 July

Read: 10/10

1. Published in July The Adversary 7/16
2. Baby Names! David, Genevieve, Isabelle, Michael Misfit Mage 7/9
3. 100 or more Ratings or Tagged hot or erotic Druid Vices and a Vodka 7/7
4. Sci-fi or paranormal book The Wayward Prince 7/4
5. Stand-alone book or red, white or blue on the cover. Patchwork Paradise 7/5
6. Kissing scene in the story. Conspiracy Theory 7/12
7. Character who has a painful past The Making of Jonty Bloom 7/3
8. Animal on the cover or in the story. Wolf of the Northern Star 7/2
9. Set in a warm month or a warm climate. Escapade 7/16
10. Reader's Choice: The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings 7/15

2021 July Monthly Challenge 8/10 books

1. Happy July Birthday!: Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby. A Psalm for the Wild-Built Read 07/26/21

2. Baby Names!
This month's name:
Michael (Who is Like God?) The Story of Son Read 07/07/21

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland. You may also read a book set in New York, or by an author who is from New York. Dead After Dark Read 07/09/21

4. July 2- World UFO Day- Read a sci-fi or paranormal book or a book with a sky on the cover The Falls Read 07/19/21

5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- Read a stand-alone book or a book with red, white or blue on the cover. The Animators Read 07/23/21

6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a kissing scene in the story. The Twilight Before Christmas Read 07/19/21

7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Shadow of the Moon Read 07/06/21

8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.

9. National Ice Cream Month- Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it or a book set in a warm month or a warm climate.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Million Dollar Demon Read 07/21/21


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

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

I'm in!

9/10

1. Happy July Birthday!:
🗽Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
Guardian in the Storm - Carla Cassidy (HRS #2139 - July 2021) - July 2

2. Baby Names!
🗽Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
David (Beloved)
Genevieve (Woman of the Family)
Isabelle (God is My Oath)
Michael (Who is Like God?)
Tempering the Viscount's Envy - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - July 2021) (Michael/secondary character) - July 13

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - :
🗽Read one book written by Vi Keeland or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - Vi Keeland's Backlist

Fun Facts about Vi Keeland-
* Vi's titles have appeared in over one hundred Bestseller lists and are currently translated in twenty-six languages.
* She writes 'romances that make you blush'
* Her worst subject...Science... and she married a Science teacher!
* She lives in New York

🗽You may also read a book set in New York, or by an author who is from New York. You can also read any book with 100 or more ratings, or is shelved as 'sexy', 'erotic', or 'hot' or a book with a nerdy or geeky character.

4. July 2 - World UFO Day:
🗽Read a sci-fi or paranormal book or a book with a sky on the cover
How to Win the Surgeon's Heart - Tina Beckett (HMED #1183 - July 2021) (sky) - July 8

5. July 4 - Independence Day in the USA:
🗽Read a stand-alone book or a book with red, white or blue on the cover.
Not Their First Rodeo - Christy Jeffries (HSE #2848 - July 2021) (blue) - July 10

6. July 6 - International Kissing Day:
🗽Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a kissing scene in the story.
How to Wed a Courtesan - Madeline Martin (HH #1589 - July 2021) - July 6

7. July 10 - Don't Step On a Bee Day:
🗽Read a book with a character who has a painful past, or has caused pain to someone else or a book with yellow or black on the cover.
Hidden Target - Colleen Thompson (HRS #2135 - June 2021) (painful past) - July 1

8. July 29 - National Chicken Wing Day:
🗽Read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.
An Officer and a Fortune - Nina Crespo (HSE #2835 - May 2021) (restaurant) - July 14

9. National Ice Cream Month:
🗽Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it or a book set in a warm month or a warm climate.
A Brambleberry Summer - RaeAnne Thayne (HSE #2845 - July 2021) - July 3

10. Reader's Choice:
🗽Read any book of your choice.
Traces of Murder - Rachel Lee (HI #2003 -- June 2021) - July 5

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021 July Monthly Challenge

1. Happy July Birthday!: Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
David (Beloved)
Genevieve (Woman of the Family)
Isabelle (God is My Oath)
Michael (Who is Like God?)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - : Read one book written by Vi Keeland or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - Vi Keeland's Backlist

Fun Facts about Vi Keeland-
* Vi's titles have appeared in over one hundred Bestseller lists and are currently translated in twenty-six languages.
* She writes 'romances that make you blush'
* Her worst subject...Science... and she married a Science teacher!
* She lives in New York

You may also read a book set in New York, or by an author who is from New York. You can also read any book with 100 or more ratings, or is shelved as 'sexy', 'erotic', or 'hot' or a book with a nerdy or geeky character.

4. July 2- World UFO Day- Read a sci-fi or paranormal book or a book with a sky on the cover

5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- Read a stand-alone book or a book with red, white or blue on the cover.

6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a kissing scene in the story.

7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Read a book with a character who has a painful past, or has caused pain to someone else or a book with yellow or black on the cover.

8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.

9. National Ice Cream Month- Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it or a book set in a warm month or a warm climate.

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

2021 July Monthly Challenge


5/10

1. Happy May Birthday! - Read a book published in July: Last Guard

2. Baby Names! - Read a book featuring a character or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variations:
David (Beloved)
Genevieve (Woman of the Family)
Isabelle (God is My Oath)
Michael (Who is Like God?)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Read one book written by Vi Keeland:
The Invitation


4. World UFO Day - Read a sci-fi or paranormal book:
Fallen


5. Independence Day in the USA - Read a stand-alone book or a book with red, white or blue on the cover: It Happened One Summer

6. International Kissing Day - Read a book with lips on the cover or a book:
The Alpha's Affair



7. Don't Step On a Bee Day - Read a book with a yellow or black on the cover:

8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day - Read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story:

9. National Ice Cream Month - Read a book set in a warm month or a warm climate:
Like Lovers Do


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

2021 July Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✔️1. Happy July Birthday!: Read a book published in July

Just Over the Mountain by Robyn Carr - 01/07/2021

✔️2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) with one of the following popular baby names: David (Beloved)

Until Nico by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 08/07/2021

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - : Read any book with 100 or more ratings (3,828 ratings)

Savage Awakening by J.D. Tyler - 03/07/2021

✔️4. July 2- World UFO Day- Read a paranormal book

Master Unchained by Tina Folsom - 02/07/2021

✔️5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- Read a a book with red on the cover.

Wolf's Fall by J.D. Tyler - 08/07/2021

✔️6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Read a book with a kissing scene in the story.

Primal Law by J.D. Tyler - 02/07/2021

✔️7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Read a book with a character who has a painful past (Aiden)

Lover Uncloaked by Tina Folsom - 01/07/2021

✔️8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.

Black Moon by J.D. Tyler - 04/07/2021

✔️9. National Ice Cream Month- Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it

Hunter's Heart by J.D. Tyler - 05/07/2021

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

Until Friday Night by Abbi Glines - 03/07/2021

2021 July Monthly Challenge
Progress: 8/10

🦅1. Happy July Birthday!: Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby. The Quiet Girl 🎆🎆🎆

🦅2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
David (Beloved)
Genevieve (Woman of the Family)
Isabelle (God is My Oath)
Michael (Who is Like God?) The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Mikael) 🎆🎆🎆🎆

🦅3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - : Read one book written by Vi Keeland or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - Vi Keeland's Backlist

Fun Facts about Vi Keeland-
* Vi's titles have appeared in over one hundred Bestseller lists and are currently translated in twenty-six languages.
* She writes 'romances that make you blush'
* Her worst subject...Science... and she married a Science teacher!
* She lives in New York

You may also read a book set in New York, or by an author who is from New York. You can also read any book with 100 or more ratings, or is shelved as 'sexy', 'erotic', or 'hot' or a book with a nerdy or geeky character. Project Hail Mary (52,999 ratings) 🎇🎇🎇🎇

4. July 2- World UFO Day- Read a sci-fi or paranormal book or a book with a sky on the cover

🦅5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- Read a stand-alone book or a book with red, white or blue on the cover. The Push 🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆

🦅6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a kissing scene in the story. The Maidens 🎆🎆🎆

🦅7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Read a book with a character who has a painful past, or has caused pain to someone else or a book with yellow or black on the cover. Uglies 🎆🎆🎆

8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.

🦅9. National Ice Cream Month- Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it or a book set in a warm month or a warm climate. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo 🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆 7/24

🦅10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. The Dinner Guest 🎆🎆🎆🎆

2021 July Monthly Challenge


1. Happy July Birthday!: Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
David (Beloved)
Genevieve (Woman of the Family)
Isabelle (God is My Oath)
Michael (Who is Like God?)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - : Read one book written by Vi Keeland or any author with her first or last name.

You may also read a book set in New York, or by an author who is from New York. You can also read any book with 100 or more ratings, or is shelved as 'sexy', 'erotic', or 'hot' or a book with a nerdy or geeky character.

4. July 2- World UFO Day- Read a sci-fi or paranormal book or a book with a sky on the cover

5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- Read a stand-alone book or a book with red, white or blue on the cover.

6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a kissing scene in the story.

7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Read a book with a character who has a painful past, or has caused pain to someone else or a book with yellow or black on the cover.

8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.

9. National Ice Cream Month- Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it or a book set in a warm month or a warm climate.

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

2021 July Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 7/1/21 to 7/31/12
10/10

1. Happy July Birthday! - Published in July - You Wish by Mandy Hubbard - 7/4/21 ♥♥♥♥

Pub 7/29/10

2. Baby Names! - Character with one of the following popular baby names - David - Broken Promise by Linwood Barclay - 7/2/21 ♥♥♥♥

David Harwood is the main character.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - Shelved as 'sexy', 'erotic' - Until Nico by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 7/3/21 ♥♥♥♥

67 readers shelved as erotica

4. July 2- World UFO Day - Paranormal - Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews - 7/19/21 ♥♥♥♥


5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA - Red, white and blue on the cover - An Everyday Hero by Laura Trentham - 7/14/21 ♥♥♥♥♥


6. July 6- International Kissing Day - Kissing scene in the story - The Duke Is But a Dream by Anna Bennett - 7/11/21 ♥♥♥♥

Pg. 102 – “He cupped her face in his hands and kissed her—as though he burned for her.”

7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day - Yellow and black on the cover - Hunt the Wolf by Don Mann - 7/16/21 ♥♥♥


8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Animal in the story - Secret Nights with a Cowboy by Caitlin Crews - 7/9/21 ♥♥♥

Loc 836 – “The colt Riley was currently grooming, a glorious quarter horse descended through the stellar bloodlines that made the Bar K one of the premier quarter horse operations in the West…”

9. National Ice Cream Month - Set in a warm climate - Memphis Ribs by Gerald Duff - 7/6/21 ♥♥♥

Set in Memphis, TN.

10. Reader's Choice - Any book - Off Her Game by Suzan Butler - 7/20/21 ♥♥♥


******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 7/20/21**********

I’m in.

2021 July Monthly Challenge

1. Happy July Birthday!: Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
David (Beloved)
Genevieve (Woman of the Family)
Isabelle (God is My Oath)
Michael (Who is Like God?)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - : Read one book written by Vi Keeland or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - Vi Keeland's Backlist

Fun Facts about Vi Keeland-
* Vi's titles have appeared in over one hundred Bestseller lists and are currently translated in twenty-six languages.
* She writes 'romances that make you blush'
* Her worst subject...Science... and she married a Science teacher!
* She lives in New York

You may also read a book set in New York, or by an author who is from New York. You can also read any book with 100 or more ratings, or is shelved as 'sexy', 'erotic', or 'hot' or a book with a nerdy or geeky character.

4. July 2- World UFO Day- Read a sci-fi or paranormal book or a book with a sky on the cover

5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- Read a stand-alone book or a book with red, white or blue on the cover.

6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a kissing scene in the story.

7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Read a book with a character who has a painful past, or has caused pain to someone else or a book with yellow or black on the cover.

8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.

9. National Ice Cream Month- Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it or a book set in a warm month or a warm climate.

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

1. Happy July Birthday!: Red on the cover-
The Duke I Once Knew 📖 📖 📖 📖

2. Baby names!-Isabelle (Isabella/Bella) in
(re-read ;-) )
Twilight July 11📖 📖 📖 📖📖

3. book with over 100 reviews-
FirebloodJuly 30📖 📖 📖 📖

4. July 2- World UFO Day- Read a sci-fi or paranormal book or a book with a sky on the cover
Onyx July 8 📖 📖 📖 📖

6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Read a book with a kissing scene in the story.
The Wolf and the Dove July 31 📖 📖 📖

7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Read a book with a yellow or black on the cover.
Dark of the West July 6 📖 📖 📖

8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.
Forever, Victoria July 22 📖 📖 📖 📖

9. National Ice Cream Month- Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it.
Caraval 📖 📖 📖 📖

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Blackmoore July 15 📖 📖 📖 📖📖

I’m in for 6 this month!

0/6
1. Happy July Birthday!: Ceremony in Death (red on cover)

2. Baby Names! David (Beloved), Genevieve (Woman of the Family), Isabelle (God is My Oath), Michael (Who is Like God?)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - : Rocket Science (geeky character)
4. July 2- World UFO Day- First Comes Scandal (sky on cover)
5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- Code Name Hélène (RWB cover)
6. July 6- International Kissing Day- The Duke Who Didn't (lips on cover)
7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Ugly Love (painful past)
8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Blush for Me
9. National Ice Cream Month- Anchored Hearts
10. Reader's Choice: Fifty Words for Rain/The Spring Duke/Sweet Disorder
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July Monthly Challenge
Read 10/10 Completed

1. Happy July Birthday!: Read book published in July

Alien Desire by Hannah Haze 7/20/21 ⭐️⭐️

2. Baby Names! Read book that includes a character with name Genevieve

The Camelot Betrayal by Kiersten White 7/27/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland: Read book written by Vi Keeland

The Naked Truth by Vi Keeland 7/21/21 ⭐️⭐️

4. July 2- World UFO Day- Read sci-fi book

Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon 7/4/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- Read a stand-alone book

Disciplinary Action by Onley James 7/18/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Read a book with lips on the cover.

Beauty and the Alpha by Liliana Carlisle 7/16/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Read a book with a character who has a painful past

Andorra Sector by Lexi C. Foss 7/15/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Read a book set in the food or drink industry

Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich 7/5/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

9. National Ice Cream Month- Read a book set in a warm month.

It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey 7/28/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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

Frightfully Fortune by Jana Deleon 7/26/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I'm in!
9/10

1. HB: Riley Thorn and the Corpse in the Closet by Lucy Score
2. Baby Names: Michael: Heir of Shadows by Kel Carpenter
3. FAC: Cocky Bastard by Penelope Ward
4. World UFO Day: Blackstone Ranger Chief by Alicia Montgomery
5. Blue: Capture the Crown by Jennifer Estep
6. International Kissing Day: Best Friends Don't Kiss by Max Monroe
7.Painful Past: Touched by Fire by Kel Carpenter
8. Charmed by the Bartender by Piper Rayne
9. Lessons from a One-Night Stand by Piper Rayne
10. Reader's Choice: Haunted by Shadows by Kel Carpenter

July Monthly Challenge

READ: 9/8

✔ 1. Happy July Birthday!: Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
The Upstairs House - Julia Fine 7/13


✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - : You may also read a book set in New York, or by an author who is from New York. You can also read any book with 100 or more ratings, or is shelved as 'sexy', 'erotic', or 'hot' or a book with a nerdy or geeky character.
In the Blood - Lisa Unger 7/28

✔ 4. July 2- World UFO Day- Read a sci-fi or paranormal book or a book with a sky on the cover
Styx's Storm - Lora Leigh 7/4

✔ 5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- Read a stand-alone book or a book with red, white or blue on the cover.
A Killer Plot - Ellery Adams 7/10


✔ 6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a kissing scene in the story.
Dragon Fate - Elsa Jade 7/17


✔ 7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Read a book with a character who has a painful past, or has caused pain to someone else or a book with yellow or black on the cover.
Croc's Return - Eve Langlais 7/9

✔ 8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.
Much Ado About You - Samantha Young 7/16


✔ 9. National Ice Cream Month- Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it or a book set in a warm month or a warm climate.
One Tequila - Tricia O'Malley (Gulf Coast of Florida) 7/24

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Hometown Girl - Mariah Stewart 7/6

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

2021 July Monthly Challenge
Read: 5/10

1. Happy July Birthday!:
Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
🎇Dark Lover by J.R. Ward

✔️2. Baby Names!: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
David (Beloved)
Genevieve (Woman of the Family)
Isabelle (God is My Oath)
Michael (Who is Like God?)
🎇Rock Courtship by Nalini Singh (Male MC: David)▪️7/14/21▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland: Read one book written by Vi Keeland or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - Vi Keeland's Backlist
🎇Rebel Heir by Vi Keeland

4. July 2- World UFO Day: Read a sci-fi or paranormal book or a book with a sky on the cover
🎇Hero by Cheryl Brooks

✔️5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA: Read a book with red, white or blue on the cover.
🎇On His Watch by Katie Ruggle▪️7/13/21▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

6. July 6- International Kissing Day:Read a book with lips on the cover.
🎇Enduring Love by Toni Shiloh

✔️7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day: Read a book with yellow or black on the cover.
🎇Trouble Next Door by Stefanie London▪️7/26/21▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day: Read a book set in the food or drink industry.
🎇Finding Love by Toni Shiloh▪️7/10/21▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

9. National Ice Cream Month: Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it.
🎇Counterpoint by Anna Zabo

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
🎇The One Who Stays by Toni Blake▪️7/25/21▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I'm in for seven this month.

2021 July Monthly Challenge

10/10 DONE! 🌹😁💖

1. Happy July Birthday!: Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

7/13

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
David (Beloved)
Genevieve (Woman of the Family)
Isabelle (God is My Oath)
Michael (Who is Like God?)

-- heroine is named Isabella--7/6

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - : Read one book written by Vi Keeland or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - Vi Keeland's Backlist

Fun Facts about Vi Keeland-
* Vi's titles have appeared in over one hundred Bestseller lists and are currently translated in twenty-six languages.
* She writes 'romances that make you blush'
* Her worst subject...Science... and she married a Science teacher!
* She lives in New York

You may also read a book set in New York, or by an author who is from New York. You can also read any book with 100 or more ratings, or is shelved as 'sexy', 'erotic', or 'hot' or a book with a nerdy or geeky character.

7/5

4. July 2- World UFO Day- Read a sci-fi or paranormal book or a book with a sky on the cover

7/3

5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- Read a stand-alone book or a book with red, white or blue on the cover.

7/4

6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a kissing scene in the story.

7/20


7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Read a book with a character who has a painful past, or has caused pain to someone else or a book with yellow or black on the cover.

7/4


8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.

7/20

9. National Ice Cream Month- Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it or a book set in a warm month or a warm climate.

7/8

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

7/17

2021 July Monthly Challenge

7/10 Finished

1. Happy July Birthday!: Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
David (Beloved)
Genevieve (Woman of the Family)
Isabelle (God is My Oath)
Michael (Who is Like God?)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - : Read one book written by Vi Keeland or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - Vi Keeland's Backlist

Fun Facts about Vi Keeland-
* Vi's titles have appeared in over one hundred Bestseller lists and are currently translated in twenty-six languages.
* She writes 'romances that make you blush'
* Her worst subject...Science... and she married a Science teacher!
* She lives in New York

You may also read a book set in New York, or by an author who is from New York. You can also read any book with 100 or more ratings, or is shelved as 'sexy', 'erotic', or 'hot' or a book with a nerdy or geeky character. - The Chanel Sisters - Finished 7/21

4. July 2- World UFO Day- Read a sci-fi or paranormal book or a book with a sky on the cover - The Undertaking of Lily Chen - Finished - 7/8

5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- Read a stand-alone book or a book with red, white or blue on the cover.- A Crooked Tree- Finished 7/16

6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a kissing scene in the story.- The Final Revival of Opal & Nev- Finished 7/28

7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Read a book with a character who has a painful past, or has caused pain to someone else or a book with yellow or black on the cover.- Fly Away- Finished 7/11

8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.

9. National Ice Cream Month- Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it or a book set in a warm month or a warm climate.-In an Absent Dream- Finished 7/29

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. They Never Learn- finished 7/13

2021 July Monthly Challenge
Duration: July 1 - 31, 2021
10/10 Completed

1. Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
All Four Stars by Tara Dairman 07/14/2021 (pub July, 2014)

2. Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names
This month's names:
David (Beloved)
Genevieve (Woman of the Family) - Personal Librarian MC's Mother
Isabelle (God is My Oath)
Michael (Who is Like God?)
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict 07/14/2021 (Genevieve; MC's mother)

3. Read one book written by Vi Keeland or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book set in New York, or by an author who is from New York. You can also read any book with 100 or more ratings, or is shelved as 'sexy', 'erotic', or 'hot' or a book with a nerdy or geeky character.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 07/08/2021 (3,271,833 ratings)

4. Read a sci-fi or paranormal book or a book with a sky on the cover
The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller 07/25/2021


5. Read a stand-alone book or a book with red, white or blue on the cover.
At Peace by Kristen Ashley 07/13/2021


6. Read book with lips on the cover or a book with a kissing scene in the story.
Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath 07/10/2021 ( She returned the kiss timidly, almost as though she were afraid.)

7. Read a book with a character who has a painful past, or has caused pain to someone else or a book with yellow or black on the cover.
Hell of a Book by Jason Mott 07/2/2021


8. Read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.
Eats, Shoots & Leaves by Truss, Lynne 07/16/2021


9. Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it or a book set in a warm month or a warm climate.
The Guncle by Steven Rowley 07/08/2021 (Palm Springs)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Confessions of a Prayer Slacker by Diane Moody 07/23/2021

July Monthly Challenge
July 2021

My Monthly Challenge (msg 46)

Books Read: 10



✔1. Happy July Birthday!
🔹Read a book published in July
🔹The Book of Life - 07.29 ★★★

✔2. Baby Names!
🔹Read a book with a character with one of the following popular baby names: Michael (Who is Like God?)
🔹Naughty Boss - 07.04 ★★★

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Vi Keeland
🔹Read a book set in New York
🔹Lover at Last - 07.05 ★★★★

✔4. July 2- World UFO Day
🔹Read a sci-fi or paranormal book
🔹Blameless - 07.11 ★★★★

✔5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA
🔹Read a book with red, white or blue on the cover
🔹Campaign - 07.13 ★★★

✔6. July 6- International Kissing Day
🔹Read a book with lips on the cover
🔹Rain Shadow - 07.01 ★★★

✔7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day
🔹Read a book with a character who has a painful past
🔹The Dom Who Loved Me - 07.07 ★★★★

✔8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day
🔹Read a book set in the food or drink industry
🔹Mo's Heart - 07.20 ★★★

✔9. National Ice Cream Month
🔹Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it
🔹Lady Luck - 07.15 ★★★★

✔10. Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice
🔹Pumpkin Spiced Omega - 07.12 ★★★

1. HAPPY JULY BIRTHDAY!
2. BABY NAMES
3. FEATURED AUTHOR CHALLENGE (Vi Keeland)
4. JULY 2 WORLD UFO DAY
5. JULY 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY ...The Paris Library (stand alone)
6. JULY 6 INTERNATIONAL KISSING DAY
7. JULY 10 DONT STEP ON A BEE DAY
8. JULY 29 NATIONAL CHICKEN WING DAY
9. NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH
10. READERS CHOICE

Happy July and Happy Reading!

I'm In!

🌺🌺🌺2021 July Monthly Challenge🌺🌺🌺

🌺10/10 Completed🌺

🌺1. Happy July Birthday!: Completed 7/3/21🌟🌟🌟🌟

🌺2. Baby Names! Completed 7/19/21🌟🌟🌟🌟

🌺3. Featured Author Challenge: Completed 7/24/21🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

🌺4. July 2- World UFO Day: Completed 7/16/21🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

🌺5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA: Completed 7/4/21🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

🌺6. July 6- International Kissing Day: Completed 7/7/21🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

🌺7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day: Completed 7/12/21🌟🌟🌟

🌺8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day: Completed 7/19/21🌟🌟🌟🌟

🌺9. National Ice Cream Month: Completed 7/18/21 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

🌺10. Reader's Choice: Completed 7/14/21🌟🌟🌟

2021 July Monthly Challenge

05/10 Completed

1. Happy July Birthday!: Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
David (Beloved)
Genevieve (Woman of the Family)
Isabelle (God is My Oath)
Michael (Who is Like God?)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - : Read one book written by Vi Keeland or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - Vi Keeland's Backlist

Fun Facts about Vi Keeland-
* Vi's titles have appeared in over one hundred Bestseller lists and are currently translated in twenty-six languages.
* She writes 'romances that make you blush'
* Her worst subject...Science... and she married a Science teacher!
* She lives in New York

You may also read a book set in New York, or by an author who is from New York. You can also read any book with 100 or more ratings, or is shelved as 'sexy', 'erotic', or 'hot' or a book with a nerdy or geeky character.

4. July 2- World UFO Day- Read a sci-fi or paranormal book or a book with a sky on the cover


5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- Read a stand-alone book or a book with red, white or blue on the cover.


6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a kissing scene in the story.


7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Read a book with a character who has a painful past, or has caused pain to someone else or a book with yellow or black on the cover.


8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.

9. National Ice Cream Month- Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it or a book set in a warm month or a warm climate.


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

♡July Monthly Challenge♡


Read 02-07-21. 3, 5, 6, 7
Read 06-07-21. 3, 8 (animal), 7
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1. Happy July Birthday!: Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
David (Beloved)
Genevieve (Woman of the Family)
Isabelle (God is My Oath)
Michael (Who is Like God?)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Vi Keeland - : Read one book written by Vi Keeland or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - Vi Keeland's Backlist

You may also read a book set in New York, or by an author who is from New York. You can also read any book with 100 or more ratings, or is shelved as 'sexy', 'erotic', or 'hot' or a book with a nerdy or geeky character.

4. July 2- World UFO Day- Read a sci-fi or paranormal book or a book with a sky on the cover

5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- Read a stand-alone book or a book with red, white or blue on the cover.

6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a kissing scene in the story.

7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Read a book with a character who has a painful past, or has caused pain to someone else or a book with yellow or black on the cover.

8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day - Read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.

9. National Ice Cream Month- Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it or a book set in a warm month or a warm climate.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice (hide spoiler)]