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2015 May Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
RRRC - May 20151/3
2) Member of the Month - Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel - Allegiant by Veronica Roth
3) Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Elizabeth Lowell. Read one book written by Elizabeth Lowell or any author with her first or last name - Lady Audley's Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
4) 3rd May - Paranormal Day: Read a book from the paranormal genre - The King by J.R. Ward
5) 15th May - Chocolate Chip Day: A book that has a predominately brown cover - Skin Privilege by Karin Slaughter
6) 18th May - Museum Day: Read a book that you have had sitting around for a long time - Hunted by P.C. Cast
7) 20th May - Be a Millionaire Day: Read a book where there is a wealthy character - Captivated by You by Sylvia Day
8) 22nd May - Goth Day: Read a book with a dark or sinister plot/story - We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
9) 23rd May - Turtle Day: Read a book one of the longest titles on your tbr - You Are Not So Smart: Why You Have Too Many Friends on Facebook, Why Your Memory Is Mostly Fiction, and 46 Other Ways You're Deluding Yourself by David McRaney
10) Readers Choice - Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
2015 May Monthly ChallengeMay 1 -31
Completed: 3/5
1. "M" is for May
Marie Ferrarella - His Forever Valentine 5-9-15
4. Paranormal or Author's Name Starts with P or D
6. Museum Day: Historical Title
Confessions of a Scoundrel - Karen Hawkins 5-13-15
7. "Be A Millionaire Day"
10. "Reader's Choice"
Three Weeks with Lady X - Eloisa James 5-9-15
2015 May Monthly Challenge5/10 Completed
01. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
02. Member of the Month ~ Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel: Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel has been a member of the RRRC since February 2013. Please read a book from any of Ezi's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in February of any year.
Hungry Like the Wolf by Paige Tyler
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Kinked by Thea Harrison
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Elizabeth Lowell: Read one book written by Elizabeth Lowell or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Wisconsin, or by an author who is from Wisconsin. You can also read any book published in 1975, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense, Contemporary Romance & Historical Romance or a book by any author who has won a TABA award.
04. Paranormal Day (May 3): Read a book from the paranormal genre or a book whose author's first or last name starts with a P or D.
05. Chocolate Chip Day (May 15): Read a book that has a character who loves or works with baked goods, has a bakery item on the cover or has a predominately brown cover.
Merry Ex-Mas by Sheila Roberts
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The Sugar Cookie Sweetheart Swap by Donna Kauffman
OR
He Loves Lucy by Susan Donovan
06. Museum Day (May 18): Read a book that you have had sitting around for a long time, or a Historical title, or a book set in a museum or has a museum visit in the story.
Till There Was You by Lynn Kurland
07. Be a Millionaire Day (May 20): Read a book where there is a wealthy character or the setting is high society or the word 'million' or 'millionaire' is in the title.
The Substitute Millionaire by Susan Mallery
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Black Ties and Lullabies by Jane Graves
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The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst
08. Goth Day (May 22): Read a book with a dark or sinister plot/story or read a book with a mostly black or dark cover.
The Skypirate by Justine Davis
OR
Unmasked by C.J. Barry
09. Turtle Day (May 23): Read a book with a story you would enjoy on a slow, lazy day or one of the longest titles on your tbr.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
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✔1. M is for May:
05/04✔2. Ezi's shelf and 2013 pub date:
05/01✔3. Elizabeth Lowell:
✔4. Paranormal or Author P or D:
05/13✔5. Brown cover or Baked goods:
05/07✔6. Museum or Historical Title:
05/03✔7. Wealthy character:
05/12✔8. Goth or Black cover:
05/02✔9. Turtle (lazy day):
05/05✔10. Reader's Choice:
05/09
Hmmmm... only 2 of 10 so far. Need to pick it up!May Monthly Challenge
✔2. Member of the Month – Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel:
◘ The Darkest Seduction – Gena Showalter (pubbed Feb 2012)
◘ 05.04 ★★★★
✔5. Chocolate Chip Day (May 15):
◘ Just Desserts – Barbara Bretton (h owns a bakery, has cake on cover)
◘ 05.07 ★★★
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3. Featured Author Challenge - Elizabeth Lowell: American Gods by Neil Gaiman
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7. 20th May - Be a Millionaire Day: No Ordinary Billionaire by J.S. Scott
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10. Reader's Choice: Harder by Blue Ashcroft
Challenge Duration: May 1st to May 31st, 20156/10 Completed
1. 'M' is for May: Maybe Someday May 1st ☆☆☆☆
2. Member of the Month:Archer's Voice May 8Th. ☆☆☆☆
3. Featured Author Challenge author: Stealing Heaven May 6th ☆☆
4. 3rd May - Paranormal Day: Accordance May 5th ☆☆☆☆
5. 15th May - Chocolate Chip Day: Slim to None May 9th ☆☆☆☆
6. 18th May - Museum Day: Twin Willows
7. 20th May - Be a Millionaire Day: Charade May 13th ☆☆☆
8. 22nd May - Goth Day: Marrow
9. 23rd May - Turtle Day: The Hurricane Sisters
10. Reader's Choice: The Selection May 16th ☆☆☆☆☆
2015 May Monthly Challenge5/1 - 5/31
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1. 'M' is for May: Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1: No Normal 5/1 ****
2. Member of the Month - Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel: Deep 5/6 ***
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: (book shelved as Historical Romance)
4. 3rd May - Paranormal Day: (author's first or last name starts with a D). Darkness by:Laurann Dohner 5/18 ****
5. 15th May - Chocolate Chip Day: Sugar Rush 5/11 ***
6. 18th May - Museum Day: Read a book that you have had sitting around for a long time,or a Historical title, or a book set in a museum or has a museum visit in the story
7. 20th May - Be a Millionaire Day: Crave by:Monica Murphy 5/12 ***
8. 22nd May - Goth Day: Property Of 5/1 ****
9. 23rd May - Turtle Day: The Hooker and the Hermit 5/15 ****
10. Reader's Choice: Loving Lo 5/15 *****
To Read:
Finished:
2015 May Monthly ChallengeDuration: May 1 ~ May 31
10/10 Read ~ All Done!!
1. 'M' is for..:
2. Hi Ezi!:
3. Contemporary a la Miss. Lowell:
4. Paranormal Day!:
5. Chocolate Chip Day:
6. Museum Day:
7. Be a Millionaire Day:
8. Goth Day:
9. Turtle Day:
10. It's My Party:
May Monthly Challenge5/5 Read- Done!
1. 'M' is for May:Susan Mallery-A Dad for Billie 5/4
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Elizabeth Lowell. Contemporary Romance- LUKE: Unzipped: Parts 1, 2, & 3 5/6
4. 3rd May - Paranormal Day: Glitches5/12.
5. 15th May - Chocolate Chip Day:Brown cover-Kinky Claus 5/15
8. 22nd May - Goth Day:Dark cover- Obsession 5/12
Congratulations to all of the finishers so far!!
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7. 20th May - Be a Millionaire Day: No Ordinary Billionaire by J.S. Scott
2015 May Monthly Challenge6/10 Completed
01. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
02. Member of the Month ~ Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel: Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel has been a member of the RRRC since February 2013. Please read a book from any of Ezi's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in February of any year.
Hungry Like the Wolf by Paige Tyler
OR
Kinked by Thea Harrison
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Elizabeth Lowell: Read one book written by Elizabeth Lowell or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Wisconsin, or by an author who is from Wisconsin. You can also read any book published in 1975, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense, Contemporary Romance & Historical Romance or a book by any author who has won a TABA award.
04. Paranormal Day (May 3): Read a book from the paranormal genre or a book whose author's first or last name starts with a P or D.
05. Chocolate Chip Day (May 15): Read a book that has a character who loves or works with baked goods, has a bakery item on the cover or has a predominately brown cover.
Merry Ex-Mas by Sheila Roberts
OR
The Sugar Cookie Sweetheart Swap by Donna Kauffman
OR
He Loves Lucy by Susan Donovan
06. Museum Day (May 18): Read a book that you have had sitting around for a long time, or a Historical title, or a book set in a museum or has a museum visit in the story.
Till There Was You by Lynn Kurland
07. Be a Millionaire Day (May 20): Read a book where there is a wealthy character or the setting is high society or the word 'million' or 'millionaire' is in the title.
08. Goth Day (May 22): Read a book with a dark or sinister plot/story or read a book with a mostly black or dark cover.
The Skypirate by Justine Davis
OR
Unmasked by C.J. Barry
09. Turtle Day (May 23): Read a book with a story you would enjoy on a slow, lazy day or one of the longest titles on your tbr.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
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RRRC 2015 May Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 1st to May 31st, 2015
Books Read: 10/10
Done! Whoo Hoo!
✔ 1. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Maiden Lane 6 - Duke of Midnight by Elizabeth Hoyt - 05.09.2015 (★★★★)
✔ 2. Member of the Month - Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel: Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel has been a member of the RRRC since February 2013 . Here is the link to Ezi's shelves - Please read a book from any of Ezi's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in February of any year.
Guardians of the Dark 2 - Once Bitten Twice Dead by Bianca D'Arc - 05.13.2015 (★★★)
✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Elizabeth Lowell: Contemporary Romance
Play by Play 2 - Changing the Game by Jaci Burton - 05.04.2015 (★★★)
✔ 4. Paranormal Day (May 3): Read a book from the paranormal genre or a book whose author's first or last name starts with a P or D.
Pride 6 - Big Bad Beast by Shelly Laurenston - 05.06.2015 (★★★)
✔ 5. Chocolate Chip Day (May 15): Read a book that has a character who loves or works with baked goods, has a bakery item on the cover or has a predominately brown cover.
Deadlocked 2 by A.R. Wise - 05.01.2015 (★★★★)
✔ 6. Museum Day (May 18): Read a book that you have had sitting around for a long time,or a Historical title, or a book set in a museum or has a museum visit in the story
Transcendence by Shay Savage - 05.03.2015 (★★★★★)
✔ 7. Be a Millionaire Day (May 20): Read a book where there is a wealthy character or the setting is high society or the word 'million' or 'millionaire' is in the title
Play by Play 3 - Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton - 05.05.2015 (★★★★)
✔ 8. Goth Day (May 22): Read a book with a dark or sinister plot/story or read a book with a mostly black or dark cover.
Dark 5 - Dark Challenge by Christine Feehan - 0 5.17.2015 (★★★)
✔ 9. Turtle Day (May 23): Read a book with a story you would enjoy on a slow, lazy day or one of the longest titles on your tbr
Warriors of Poseidon 8 - Heart of Atlantis by Alyssa Day - 05.02.2015 (★★★★)
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Shadow Destroyers 2 - Stripped Away by Sydney Somers - 05.04.2015 (★★★★)
9/101. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Promised by Post - Katy Madison (HH #1227 - Apr 2015) - May 22. Member of the Month - Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel: Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel has been a member of the RRRC since February 2013 . Here is the link to Ezi's shelves - Please read a book from any of Ezi's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in February of any year.
Breakaway - Deirdre Martin (Berkley - Feb 2012) - May 53. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Elizabeth Lowell. Read one book written by Elizabeth Lowell or any author with her first or last name. Link to Elizabeth Lowell's backlist
Fun Facts about Elizabeth -
☞Elizabeth Lowell lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
☞Elizabeth Lowell is in fact Ann Maxwell.
☞Ann Maxwell, in addition to writing under the name of Elizabeth Lowell, also writes under the name of A.E. Maxwell. She also wrote a book under the name of Lowell Charters which incorporates her maiden name - Lowell - and her husband's middle name - Charters.
☞She published her first novel in 1975
☞As Elizabeth Lowell she writes romance books predominately. The sub-genres in this genre are: romantic suspense, contemporary romance & historical romance.
☞Elizabeth, as Ann Maxwell, has had 7 of her 9 science fiction novels nominated for the Science Fiction Writers of America Nebula Award. A Dead God Dancing was nominated for what was then-called TABA (The American Book Award)
You may also read a book set in Wisconsin, or by an author who is from Wisconsin. You can also read any book published in 1975, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense, Contemporary Romance & Historical Romance or a book by any author who has won a TABA award.
Cavanaugh Fortune - Marie Ferrarella (HRS #1843 - Apr 2015) (romantic suspense) - May 44. 3rd May - Paranormal Day: Read a book from the paranormal genre or a book whose author's first or last name starts with a P or D.
Reining in Justice - Delores Fossen (HI #1557 - Apr 2015) - May 15. 15th May - Chocolate Chip Day: Read a book that has a character who loves or works with baked goods, has a bakery item on the cover or has a predominately brown cover.
Secret Agent Boyfriend - Addison Fox (HRS #1844 - Apr 2015) (brown) - May 176. 18th May - Museum Day: Read a book that you have had sitting around for a long time,or a Historical title, or a book set in a museum or has a museum visit in the story
Mommy in the Making - Victoria Pade (HSE #2162 - Jan 2012) (Dec 2011) - May 107. 20th May - Be a Millionaire Day: Read a book where there is a wealthy character or the setting is high society or the word 'million' or 'millionaire' is in the title
Kissed by a Rancher - Sara Orwig (HD #2373 - May 2015) (millionaire hero) - May 88. 22nd May - Goth Day: Read a book with a dark or sinister plot/story or read a book with a mostly black or dark cover.
Under Suspicion - Mallory Kane (HI #1568 - May 2015) (dark cover) - May 49. 23rd May - Turtle Day: Read a book with a story you would enjoy on a slow, lazy day or one of the longest titles on your tbr
Christmas in the Billionaire's Bed - Janice Maynard (HD #2344 - Dec 2014) - May 810. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Challenge Duration: May 1st to May 31st, 20157/10 Completed
1. 'M' is for May: Maybe Someday May 1st ☆☆☆☆
2. Member of the Month:Archer's Voice May 8Th. ☆☆☆☆
3. Featured Author Challenge author: Stealing Heaven May 6th ☆☆
4. 3rd May - Paranormal Day: Accordance May 5th ☆☆☆☆
5. 15th May - Chocolate Chip Day: Slim to None May 9th ☆☆☆☆
6. 18th May - Museum Day: Twin Willows May 17th ☆☆☆☆
7. 20th May - Be a Millionaire Day: Charade May 13th ☆☆☆
8. 22nd May - Goth Day: Marrow
9. 23rd May - Turtle Day: The Hurricane Sisters
10. Reader's Choice: The Selection May 16th ☆☆☆☆☆
May Monthly Challenge3/5
1. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'. Nobody's Dream
2. Member of the Month - Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel: Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel has been a member of the RRRC since February 2013 . Please read a book published in 2013. Fire Inside
RRRC Monthly ChallengesMay 1-31, 2015
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√ 1. Starts with 'M': Mary Jo Putney: Not Quite a Wife - 5.02
√ 2. 2013: Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti - 5.14
√ 3. FAC: same first name: Elizabeth Hoyt: Darling Beast - 5.11
4. Paranormal Day: Dark Lycan by Christine Feehan
5. Choc. Chip Day: brown cover: At the House of the Magician by Mary Hooper
√ 6. Historical & Sitting around a long time: What Happens At Christmas by Victoria Alexander - 5.08
7. SKIP
8. Goth Day: dark & sinister plot: Body Double by Tess Gerritsen
√ 9. Turtle Day: Regency Buck by Georgette Heyer - 5.18
√ 10. Reader's Choice: It Started With a Scandal by Julie Anne Long - 5.05
May 2015 Monthly Reading ChallengeTotal Read: 1
1 'M' is for May: McKettrick's Choice Linda Lael Miller 5/18
3. FAC Elizabeth Lowell: Untamed Elizabeth Lowell
Done!Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2015 May Monthly Challenge
Duration: 5/1/2015 - 5/31/2015
Progress: 10 out of 10
1. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M':
Glitches by Marissa Meyer - **** - 5/9/2015 - 32 Pages
2. Member of the Month - Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel: Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel has been a member of the RRRC since February 2013 . Here is the link to Ezi's shelves - Please read a book from any of Ezi's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in February of any year:
Prodigy by Marie Lu - **** - 5/11/2015 - 371 Pages - Published in 2013
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Elizabeth Lowell:
Untamed by Elizabeth Lowell - **** - 5/6/2015 - 416 Pages
4. 3rd May - Paranormal Day: Read a book from the paranormal genre or a book whose author's first or last name starts with a P or D
Hunted by P.C. Cast - *** - 5/4/2015 - 323 Pages
5. 15th May - Chocolate Chip Day: Read a book that has a character who loves or works with baked goods, has a bakery item on the cover or has a predominately brown cover:
Unblocked - Episode One by Marni Mann - ***** - 5/8/2015 - 109 Pages - Mostly Brown Cover
6. 18th May - Museum Day: Read a book that you have had sitting around for a long time,or a Historical title, or a book set in a museum or has a museum visit in the story:
The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan - ***** - 5/14/2015
7. 20th May - Be a Millionaire Day: Read a book where there is a wealthy character or the setting is high society or the word 'million' or 'millionaire' is in the title
Still Foolin' 'Em: Where I've Been, Where I'm Going, and Where the Hell Are My Keys by Billy Crystal - ***** - 5/7/2015 - 288 Pages
8. 22nd May - Goth Day: Read a book with a dark or sinister plot/story or read a book with a mostly black or dark cover:
Tempted by P.C. Cast - *** - 5/5/2015 - 319 Pages
9. 23rd May - Turtle Day: Read a book with a story you would enjoy on a slow, lazy day or one of the longest titles on your tbr:
The Shadows by J.R. Ward - ***** - 5/12/2015 - 592 Pages - Long lazy day read
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice:
The Spirit Thief by Rachel Aaron - ***** - 5/18/2015 - 310 Pages
Challenge Duration: May 1st to May 31st, 20159/10 Completed
1. 'M' is for May: Maybe Someday May 1st ☆☆☆☆
2. Member of the Month:Archer's Voice May 8Th. ☆☆☆☆
3. Featured Author Challenge author: Stealing Heaven May 6th ☆☆
4. 3rd May - Paranormal Day: Accordance May 5th ☆☆☆☆
5. 15th May - Chocolate Chip Day: Slim to None May 9th ☆☆☆☆
6. 18th May - Museum Day: Twin Willows May 16th ☆☆☆☆
7. 20th May - Be a Millionaire Day: Charade May 13th ☆☆☆
8. 22nd May - Goth Day: Marrow May 19th ☆☆☆☆☆
9. 23rd May - Turtle Day: The Hurricane Sisters
10. Reader's Choice: The Selection May 16th ☆☆☆☆☆
I am in for all 10
2015 May Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 1 to May 31, 2015
Progress: 10/10 DONE
1. 'M' is for May:
(The) Marquess of Cakes by Heather Hiestand 5/11/2015
2. Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel:
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn 05/06/2015
3. Elizabeth Lowell.
Moving Target by Elizabeth Lowell 05/02/2015
4. 3rd May - Paranormal Day:
Wolf Creek Alpha by Jo Ellen 05/19/2015
5. 15th May - Chocolate Chip Day:
Death By Chocolate Sally Berneathy 05/07/15
6. 18th May - Museum Day:
Sharp Edges by Jayne Ann Krentz 05/18/2015
7. 20th May - Be a Millionaire Day:
King's Million-Dollar Secret Maureen Child 05/04/15
8. 22nd May - Goth Day:
Two Little Girls in Blue Mary Higgins Clark 05/16/15
9. 23rd May - Turtle Day:
A Danger To Himself and Others: Bomb Squad NYC Incident 1 J.E. Fishman 05/10/15
10. Reader's Choice:
Cut and Run Carla Neggers 05/08/15
2015 May Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 1 to May 31, 2015
Progress: 10/10 DONE
1. 'M' is for May:
(The) Marquess of Cakes by Heather Hiestand 5/11/20152. Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel:
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn 05/06/20153. Elizabeth Lowell.
Moving Target by Elizabeth Lowell 05/02/20154. 3rd May - Paranormal Day:
Wolf Creek Alpha by Jo Ellen 05/19/20155. 15th May - Chocolate Chip Day:
Death By Chocolate Sally Berneathy 05/07/156. 18th May - Museum Day:
Sharp Edges by Jayne Ann Krentz 05/18/20157. 20th May - Be a Millionaire Day:
King's Million-Dollar Secret Maureen Child 05/04/158. 22nd May - Goth Day:
Two Little Girls in Blue Mary Higgins Clark 05/16/159. 23rd May - Turtle Day:
A Danger To Himself and Others: Bomb Squad NYC Incident 1 J.E. Fishman 05/10/1510. Reader's Choice:
Cut and Run Carla Neggers 05/08/15
RRRC - Monthly Reading Challenge: MayCongrats to all finishers so far! :)
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I'm all done Original post # 41Completed 10 / 8-10
1. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'. The Proposal by Mary Balogh 5/13 * 4 Stars
2. Member of the Month - Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel: Confess 5/15 * 3.5 Stars
3. is shelved as Romantic Suspense Forgotten Sins 5/2 * 3 Stars
4. 3rd May - Paranormal Day: Read a book from the paranormal genre. Bound by Flames 5/20 * 3 stars story ♫ 3 stars narration
5. 15th May - Chocolate Chip Day: has a predominately brown cover. Naked in Death 5/3 *4 Stars
6. 18th May - Museum Day: Historical title The Black Hawk 5/3 *4 Stars story ♫ 5 Stars narration
7. 20th May - Be a Millionaire Day: Read a book where there is a wealthy character Reasonable Doubt Full Series 5/8 * 2 Stars story ♫ 2 Stars narration
8. 22nd May - Goth Day: Read a book with a dark or sinister plot/story Hour Game 5/6 *4 Stars story ♫ 4 Stars narration
9. 23rd May - Turtle Day: Read a book with a story you would enjoy on a slow, lazy day A Tale of Two Lovers 5/17 * 5 Stars story
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Until Fountain Bridge 5/1 * 4 Stars
Susan A wrote: "2015 May Monthly Challenge10/10 READ
1. 'M' is for May: Mary Calmes Old Loyalty, New Love May 4 ★★★★
2. Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel: Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel :..."
Complete. Thanks for hosting this challenge!
2015 May Monthly Challenge7/10 Completed
01. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
02. Member of the Month ~ Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel: Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel has been a member of the RRRC since February 2013. Please read a book from any of Ezi's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in February of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Elizabeth Lowell: Read one book written by Elizabeth Lowell or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Wisconsin, or by an author who is from Wisconsin. You can also read any book published in 1975, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense, Contemporary Romance & Historical Romance or a book by any author who has won a TABA award.
04. Paranormal Day (May 3): Read a book from the paranormal genre or a book whose author's first or last name starts with a P or D.
05. Chocolate Chip Day (May 15): Read a book that has a character who loves or works with baked goods, has a bakery item on the cover or has a predominately brown cover.
The Sugar Cookie Sweetheart Swap by Donna Kauffman
OR
He Loves Lucy by Susan Donovan
06. Museum Day (May 18): Read a book that you have had sitting around for a long time, or a Historical title, or a book set in a museum or has a museum visit in the story.
Till There Was You by Lynn Kurland
07. Be a Millionaire Day (May 20): Read a book where there is a wealthy character or the setting is high society or the word 'million' or 'millionaire' is in the title.
08. Goth Day (May 22): Read a book with a dark or sinister plot/story or read a book with a mostly black or dark cover.
The Skypirate by Justine Davis
OR
Unmasked by C.J. Barry
OR
Hungry Like the Wolf by Paige Tyler
09. Turtle Day (May 23): Read a book with a story you would enjoy on a slow, lazy day or one of the longest titles on your tbr.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
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10/10 DONE!!!!!!!1. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Promised by Post - Katy Madison (HH #1227 - Apr 2015) - May 22. Member of the Month - Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel: Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel has been a member of the RRRC since February 2013 . Here is the link to Ezi's shelves - Please read a book from any of Ezi's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in February of any year.
Breakaway - Deirdre Martin (Berkley - Feb 2012) - May 53. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Elizabeth Lowell. Read one book written by Elizabeth Lowell or any author with her first or last name. Link to Elizabeth Lowell's backlist
Fun Facts about Elizabeth -
☞Elizabeth Lowell lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
☞Elizabeth Lowell is in fact Ann Maxwell.
☞Ann Maxwell, in addition to writing under the name of Elizabeth Lowell, also writes under the name of A.E. Maxwell. She also wrote a book under the name of Lowell Charters which incorporates her maiden name - Lowell - and her husband's middle name - Charters.
☞She published her first novel in 1975
☞As Elizabeth Lowell she writes romance books predominately. The sub-genres in this genre are: romantic suspense, contemporary romance & historical romance.
☞Elizabeth, as Ann Maxwell, has had 7 of her 9 science fiction novels nominated for the Science Fiction Writers of America Nebula Award. A Dead God Dancing was nominated for what was then-called TABA (The American Book Award)
You may also read a book set in Wisconsin, or by an author who is from Wisconsin. You can also read any book published in 1975, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense, Contemporary Romance & Historical Romance or a book by any author who has won a TABA award.
Cavanaugh Fortune - Marie Ferrarella (HRS #1843 - Apr 2015) (romantic suspense) - May 44. 3rd May - Paranormal Day: Read a book from the paranormal genre or a book whose author's first or last name starts with a P or D.
Reining in Justice - Delores Fossen (HI #1557 - Apr 2015) - May 15. 15th May - Chocolate Chip Day: Read a book that has a character who loves or works with baked goods, has a bakery item on the cover or has a predominately brown cover.
Secret Agent Boyfriend - Addison Fox (HRS #1844 - Apr 2015) (brown) - May 176. 18th May - Museum Day: Read a book that you have had sitting around for a long time,or a Historical title, or a book set in a museum or has a museum visit in the story
Mommy in the Making - Victoria Pade (HSE #2162 - Jan 2012) (Dec 2011) - May 107. 20th May - Be a Millionaire Day: Read a book where there is a wealthy character or the setting is high society or the word 'million' or 'millionaire' is in the title
Kissed by a Rancher - Sara Orwig (HD #2373 - May 2015) (millionaire hero) - May 88. 22nd May - Goth Day: Read a book with a dark or sinister plot/story or read a book with a mostly black or dark cover.
Under Suspicion - Mallory Kane (HI #1568 - May 2015) (dark cover) - May 49. 23rd May - Turtle Day: Read a book with a story you would enjoy on a slow, lazy day or one of the longest titles on your tbr
Christmas in the Billionaire's Bed - Janice Maynard (HD #2344 - Dec 2014) - May 810. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
A Cowboy's Redemption - Marin Thomas (HAR #1551 - June 2015) - May 21
2015 May monthly ChallengeDONE
1. 'M' is for May: Mathewson, R.L. - Double Dare 13/5/15
2. Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel: The Fault in Our Stars 8/5/15
3. Elizabeth Lowell: Bound by Flames 12/5/15
4. 3rd May - Paranormal Day: Once Burned 7/5/15
5. 15th May - Chocolate Chip Day: When I'm Gone 16/5/15
6. 18th May - Museum Day: Asa 4/5/15
7. 20th May - Be a Millionaire Day: Eternal Kiss of Darkness 9/5/15
8. 22nd May - Goth Day: Sentinel 21/5/15
9. 23rd May - Turtle Day: Overruled 5/5/15
10. Reader's Choice: Beautiful Secret 1/5/15
Challenge Duration: May 1st to May 31st, 201510/10 Completed **ALL DONE!!**
1. 'M' is for May: Maybe Someday May 1st ☆☆☆☆
2. Member of the Month:Archer's Voice May 8Th. ☆☆☆☆
3. Featured Author Challenge author: Stealing Heaven May 6th ☆☆
4. 3rd May - Paranormal Day: Accordance May 5th ☆☆☆☆
5. 15th May - Chocolate Chip Day: Slim to None May 9th ☆☆☆☆
6. 18th May - Museum Day: Twin Willows May 16th ☆☆☆☆
7. 20th May - Be a Millionaire Day: Charade May 13th ☆☆☆
8. 22nd May - Goth Day: Marrow May 19th ☆☆☆☆☆
9. 23rd May - Turtle Day: The Hurricane Sisters May 21st ☆☆☆☆
10. Reader's Choice: The Selection May 16th ☆☆☆☆☆
2015 May Monthly Challenge - Participants ThreadI'm all Finished 10/10
1. 'M' is for May: Sisters In Bloom - 5/4 - 3 Stars
2. Member of the Month - Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel: Play - 5/6 - 5 Stars
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lead - 5/7 - 4 Stars
4. 3rd May - Paranormal Day: Burned - 5/16 - 3 Stars
5. 15th May - Chocolate Chip Day: Agnes and the Hitman - 5/2 - 3 Stars
6. 18th May - Museum Day: The Scottish Bride -5/20 - 4 Stars
7. 20th May - Be a Millionaire Day: Deep - 5/8 - 4 Stars
8. 22nd May - Goth Day: Lick - 5/5 - 4 Stars
9. 23rd May - Faith & Fidelity - 5/8 - 4 Stars
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Duty & Devotion - 5/9 - 4 Stars
2015 May Monthly Challenge8/10 Completed
01. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
02. Member of the Month ~ Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel: Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel has been a member of the RRRC since February 2013. Please read a book from any of Ezi's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in February of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Elizabeth Lowell: Read one book written by Elizabeth Lowell or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Wisconsin, or by an author who is from Wisconsin. You can also read any book published in 1975, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense, Contemporary Romance & Historical Romance or a book by any author who has won a TABA award.
04. Paranormal Day (May 3): Read a book from the paranormal genre or a book whose author's first or last name starts with a P or D.
05. Chocolate Chip Day (May 15): Read a book that has a character who loves or works with baked goods, has a bakery item on the cover or has a predominately brown cover.
The Sugar Cookie Sweetheart Swap by Donna Kauffman
OR
He Loves Lucy by Susan Donovan
06. Museum Day (May 18): Read a book that you have had sitting around for a long time, or a Historical title, or a book set in a museum or has a museum visit in the story.
07. Be a Millionaire Day (May 20): Read a book where there is a wealthy character or the setting is high society or the word 'million' or 'millionaire' is in the title.
08. Goth Day (May 22): Read a book with a dark or sinister plot/story or read a book with a mostly black or dark cover.
The Skypirate by Justine Davis
OR
Unmasked by C.J. Barry
OR
Hungry Like the Wolf by Paige Tyler
09. Turtle Day (May 23): Read a book with a story you would enjoy on a slow, lazy day or one of the longest titles on your tbr.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
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finished!1. M is for May: Marissa Meyer - Fairest 5/9/2015
2. MotM: Night's Honor - Thea Harrison 5/6/2015
3. FAC: Sweet Filthy Boy - Christina Lauren 5/1/2015
4. Paranormal Day: Blood Lines - Eileen Wilks 5/9/2015
5. Chocolate Chip Day: Sugar Rush - Belle Aurora 5/12/2015
6. Museum Day: Shield of Winter - Nalini Singh 5/17/2015
7. Be a Millionaire Day: Shopping for a Billionaire - Julia Kent 5/19/2015
8. Goth Day: Beyond Shame - Kit Rocha 5/11/2015
9. Turtle Day: Eighth Grave After Dark - Darynda Jones 5/21/2015
10. Reader's Choice: Bunny and the Bear - Eve Langlais 5/19/2015
Completed 10/101. 'M' is for May: Raine Falling by Paula Marinaro 5/7
2. Member of the Month - Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel: Kodiak's Claim 5/12
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Elizabeth Lowell:
Capture by Penny Reid 5/13 (Contemporary Romance)
4. 3rd May - Paranormal Day: Marked by Sarah Fine 5/4
5. 15th May - Chocolate Chip Day: Sprinkle with Murder by Jenn McKinlay 5/11
6. 18th May - Museum Day: Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 5/2
7. 20th May - Be a Millionaire Day: No Matter What by Erin Nicholas 5/21
8. 22nd May - Goth Day: Beck by Harper Sloan 5/6
9. 23rd May - Turtle Day: Attraction by Penny Reid 5/2
10. Reader's Choice: Heat by Penny Reid 5/5
MayCompleted — 10/10!
“M” is for May — Book that starts with “M”
Mystery Man — ★★★★ 5/19
Member of the Month — Ezi
Total Surrender — ★★★★★ 5/2
Author of the Month — Elizabeth Lowell — Book shelved as Romantic Suspense
Glory in Death — ★★★★ 5/21
Paranormal Day (May 3) — Book from the paranormal genre
Archangel’s Storm — ★★★★★ 5/2
Chocolate Chip Day (May 15) — Predominately brown cover
The Golden Dynasty — ★★★★★ 5/17
Museum Day (May 18) — Book that you have had sitting around for a long time
Poseidon — ★★★★ 5/20
Be a Millionaire Day (May 20) — Book with a wealthy character
Rock Addiction — ★★★★★ 5/8
Goth Day (April 23) — Mostly dark cover
The Shadows — ★★★★★ 5/11
Turtle Day (April 26) — One of the longest titles on your tbr
The King — ★★★★ 5/6
Reader’s Choice — Any book you want!
Zane — ★★★★★ 5/3
RRRC Monthly ChallengesMay 1-31, 2015
7/8
√ 1. Starts with 'M': Mary Jo Putney: Not Quite a Wife - 5.02
√ 2. 2013: Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti - 5.14
√ 3. FAC: same first name: Elizabeth Hoyt: Darling Beast - 5.11
4. Paranormal Day: Dark Lycan by Christine Feehan
√ 5. Choc. Chip Day: brown cover: At the House of the Magician by Mary Hooper - 5.20
√ 6. Historical & Sitting around a long time: What Happens At Christmas by Victoria Alexander - 5.08
7. SKIP
8. Goth Day: dark & sinister plot: Body Double by Tess Gerritsen
√ 9. Turtle Day: Regency Buck by Georgette Heyer - 5.18
√ 10. Reader's Choice: It Started With a Scandal by Julie Anne Long - 5.05
2015 May Monthly ChallengeMay 1 -31
Completed: 4/5
1. "M" is for May
Marie Ferrarella - His Forever Valentine 5-9-15
4. Paranormal or Author's Name Starts with P or D
Paul, Antonia - Bound to Rebel 5-22-15
6. Museum Day: Historical Title
Confessions of a Scoundrel - Karen Hawkins 5-13-15
7. "Be A Millionaire Day"
The Ultimate Millionaire - Susan Mallery
10. "Reader's Choice"
Three Weeks with Lady X - Eloisa James 5-9-15
Monthly Challenges > 2015 May Monthly Challenge - Participants ThreadChallenge Duration: May 1st to May 31st, 2015
10/10
1. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
The Hunter (Highland Guard #7) by Monica McCarty 05/02/15
2. Member of the Month - Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel: Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel has been a member of the RRRC since February 2013 . Here is the link to Ezi's shelves - Please read a book from any of Ezi's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in February of any year.
Aramus (Cyborgs: More Than Machines #4) by Eve Langlais 05/08/15
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Elizabeth Lowell. Read one book written by Elizabeth Lowell or any author with her first or last name. Link to Elizabeth Lowell's backlist
You may also read a book set in Wisconsin, or by an author who is from Wisconsin. You can also read any book published in 1975, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense, Contemporary Romance & Historical Romance or a book by any author who has won a TABA award.
Mischief by Amanda Quick 05/10/15
4. 3rd May - Paranormal Day: Read a book from the paranormal genre or a book whose author's first or last name starts with a P or D.
The Taming of the Wolf (Westfield Wolves #4) by Lydia Dare 05/22/15
5. 15th May - Chocolate Chip Day: Read a book that has a character who loves or works with baked goods, has a bakery item on the cover or has a predominately brown cover.
The Raider (Highland Guard #8) by Monica McCarty 05/16/15
6. 18th May - Museum Day: Read a book that you have had sitting around for a long time,or a Historical title, or a book set in a museum or has a museum visit in the story
Saving Grace by Julie Garwood 05/19/15
7. 20th May - Be a Millionaire Day: Read a book where there is a wealthy character or the setting is high society or the word 'million' or 'millionaire'is in the title
Whiskey Prince (Taking Risks #1) by Toni Aleo 05/09/15
8. 22nd May - Goth Day: Read a book with a dark or sinister plot/story or read a book with a mostly black or dark cover.
Heart of the Wolf (Heart of the Wolf #1) by Terry Spear 05/06/15
9. 23rd May - Turtle Day: Read a book with a story you would enjoy on a slow, lazy day or one of the longest titleson your tbr
One Bite With A Stranger (Novels Of The Others #1) by Christine Warren 05/13/15
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Summer at Willow Lake (Lakeshore Chronicles #1) by Susan Wiggs 05/03/15
10/101.'M' is for May: Tere Michaels Duty & Devotion, 5/7/2015, ★★★
2.Member of the Month - Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel: Home Again, 5/10/2015, ★★
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Elizabeth Lowell: Contemporary Romance Frog, 5/12/2015, ★★★★
4.3rd May - Paranormal Day: (paranormal genre and author Jordan Castillo Price) Secrets. 5/13/2015, ★★★
5. 15th May - Chocolate Chip Day: (brown cover) Bear, Otter, and the Kid, 5/15/2015, ★★★
6. 18th May - Museum Day: The Nothingness of Ben, 5/22/2015, ★★★
7.20th May - Be a Millionaire Day: (wealthy MC) Soaring, 5/4/2015, ★★★
8. 22nd May - Goth Day: Better When He's Bad, 5/17/2015, ★★★
9. 23rd May - Turtle Day: (for a slow, lazy day) Full House, 5/7/2015, ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Then Came You, 5/12/2015, ★★1/2
May Monthly Challenge4/5
1. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'. Nobody's Dream by Kallypso Masters
Done - thanks for hosting Zara!2015 May Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
7/7 read
1. 'M' is for May: K A Merikan No Matter What 5/6/15 3♥
2. Member of the Month - Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel: Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel has been a member of the RRRC since February 2013 Deeper Than Midnight 5/11/15 4♥
4. 3rd May - Paranormal Day: Bear Necessities 5/15/15 3.5♥
6. 18th May - Museum Day: Widdershins 5/18/15 4♥
7. 20th May - Be a Millionaire Day: Dead Heat 5/9/15 3.5♥
8. 22nd May - Goth Day: Darker After Midnight 5/22/15 4♥
10. Reader's Choice: Dirty Trick 5/15/15 3♥
FINISHED - Thanks for a great Challenge!May Monthly Challenge
5/5
❀~Amy~❀ wrote: "May Monthly Challenge10/10"
Finished!!
2015 May Monthly ChallengeDuration: May 01 – 31, 2015
Completed: 10/10
DONE!!!
1. 'M' is for May – Mafia Captive by Kitty Thomas – 5/10
2. Member of the Month – Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel – Consumed by Rebecca Zanetti – 5/19
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Elizabeth Lowell – Unexpected Fate by Harper Sloan – 5/3
4. 3rd May – Paranormal Day – The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole – 5/17
5. 15th May – Chocolate Chip Day – Iron Dominance by Cari Silverwood – 5/18
6. 18th May – Museum Day – Lover Revealed by JR Ward – 5/9
7. 20th May – Be a Millionaire Day – The Marriage Trap by Jennifer Probst – 5/2
8. 22nd May – Goth Day – Beta by Jasinda Wilder – 5/15
9. 23rd May – Turtle Day – The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella – 5/16
10. Reader's Choice – Wilde Nights in Paradise by Tonya Burrows – 5/5
I'm in!Read 7/10
1. 'M' is for May: Ein Bild von dir
2. Member of the Month - Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel: Once Burned ★★★★ 05/11
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) Contemporary Romance: In Bed with Mr. Wrong
4. 3rd May - Paranormal Day: Nachtjägerin ★★★★ 05/07
5. 15th May - Chocolate Chip Day: For You
6. 18th May - Museum Day: Wait for You ★★★ 05/25
7. 20th May - Be a Millionaire Day: Twice Tempted ★★★★ 05/11
8. 22nd May - Goth Day: Eternal Kiss of Darkness ★★★★ 05/07
9. 23rd May - Turtle Day: At Grave's End ★★★★ 05/02
10. Reader's Choice: Divergent ★★★★ 05/19
2015 May Monthly ChallengeMay 1 -31
Completed: 5/5
5-25-15
1. "M" is for May
Marie Ferrarella - His Forever Valentine 5-9-15
4. Paranormal or Author's Name Starts with P or D
Paul, Antonia - Bound to Rebel 5-22-15
6. Museum Day: Historical Title
Confessions of a Scoundrel - Karen Hawkins 5-13-15
7. "Be A Millionaire Day"
The Ultimate Millionaire - Susan Mallery 5-25-15
10. "Reader's Choice"
Three Weeks with Lady X - Eloisa James 5-9-15
2015 May Monthly Challenge10/10 READ ALL DONE!
1. 'M' is for May: Melting the Ice, Jaci Burton ★★★★ 5/11
2. Member of the Month - Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel: Pub 2013, Hotshot, Julie Garwood ★★★★ 5/6
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) Contemporary Romance, Reasonable Doubt Full Series, Whitney Gracia Williams ★★★★ 5/18
4. 3rd May - Paranormal Day: Beyond Me, Jennifer Probst (last name 'P') ★★★★ 5/15
5. 15th May - Chocolate Chip Day: The Marriage Merger, Jennifer Probst ★★★★ 5/8
6. 18th May - Museum Day: Beyond the Highland Mist ★★★★ 5/13
7. 20th May - Be a Millionaire Day: Promised, Jodi Ellen Malpas ★★★★ 5/1
8. 22nd May - Goth Day: The Girl on the Train, Paula Hawkins ★★★★ 5/25
9. 23rd May - Turtle Day: Lord John and the Hellfire Club, Diana Gabaldon ★★★ 5/3
10. Reader's Choice: Holiday Games, Jaci Burton ★★★★ 5/4
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6/10 Completed
1. 'M' is for May: Maybe Someday May 1st ☆☆☆☆
2. Member of the Month:Archer's Voice May 8Th. ☆☆☆☆
3. Featured Author Challenge author: Stealing Heaven May 6th ☆☆
4. 3rd May - Paranormal Day: Accordance May 5th ☆☆☆☆
5. 15th May - Chocolate Chip Day: Slim to None May 9th ☆☆☆☆
6. 18th May - Museum Day: Twin Willows
7. 20th May - Be a Millionaire Day: Charade May 13th ☆☆☆
8. 22nd May - Goth Day: Marrow
9. 23rd May - Turtle Day: The Hurricane Sisters
10. Reader's Choice: The Selection