May Monthly Challenge - Participant's Thread

[Elizabeth]

Challenge Duration: May 1 to May 31, 2013
5/5 Completed!!



1. “M" is for May: Seducing Cinderella by Gina Maxwell (5/8)

2. Happy Birthday Lili!: Love Irresistibly (5/10)

3. Geography:

4. May Day (May 1): Against the Wall

5. Star Wars Day (May 4):

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Fading (Washington - *Beta Read* 5/5)

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10):

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Rules of Entanglement (5/9)

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Chasing Mrs. Right

10. Readers Choice: His Allure, Her Passion (5/7)

[KarenF]

I'm in for all of them. I'm going to post as I go.

0/10 Read

M for May:
Happy B-Day to Me!
Portuagal:
May Day:
Star Wars Day:
Tourist Appreciation Day:
Clean Up Your Room Day:
Lucky Penny Day:
Memorial Day:
My Choice:

[Penney]

May Monthly Challenge ~2013
Duration: May 1 ~ May 31
0/10 Read

1. "M" is For: Melissa Marr, Ink Exchange
2. Happy Birthday to ME!!!: TBD
3. Geography/Portugal: Futures and Frosting by Tara Sivec
4. May Day!: Disciplining the Duchess by Annabel Joseph
5. Star Wars Day: Remember Me by Laura Moore
6. National Tourist Day: Shiver of Fear by Roxanne St. Claire
7. Clean Up Your Room Day: Love Only Once by Johanna Lindsey
8. Lucky Penny Day: Biting Cold by Chloe Neill
9. Memorial Day: Echoes at Dawn by Maya Banks
10. Reader's Choice: TBD
TBDTBD

[Lacy]

May Monthly Challenge ~2013
Duration: May 1 ~ May 31
0/5 Read: I have a busy month, so I'm gonna start small this time.

1. M for May:
2. Happy B-Day to Lili! Sticks & Stones by Abigail Roux
3. Geography/Portuagal:
4. May Day: A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean
5. Star Wars Day:
6. Tourist Appreciation Day: Forever Amber by Kathleen Winsor
7. Clean Up Your Room Day:Summer At Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs
8. Lucky Penny Day:Falling For You by Lisa Schroeder
9. Memorial Day:
10.Reader's Choice:

[Shannon]

I'm In!!
I think I will try 9 this month!

1. M is for May: Highland Guardian
2. Happy Birthday SouthPaw285!!: Lover Avenged
3. Geography: Skipped
4. May Day: A Touch of Crimson
5. Star Wars Day: Untamed (2nd book in series)
6. National Tourist Appreciation: Forbidden Falls
7. Clean up your Room Day: Brandy's Bikers
8. Lucky Penny Day: Two to Love (Borrowed from the library)
9. Memorial Day: Shoulda Been a Cowboy
10. Reader's Choice: Gnome on the Range

[Gea]

RRRC: May Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 1st - May 31st
8/8 - DONE

✔1. “M" is for May: The Billionaire Wins the Game by Melody Anne (5/5) ****
✔2. Happy Birthday Ab2y!: Against the Wall by Rebecca Zanetti (3/5) ****
✔4. May Day (May 1): Out of Her League by Lori Handeland (4/5) *****
✔5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Lexi, Baby by Lynda LeeAnne (22/5) ***
✔6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Scent of Passion by Elizabeth Lapthorne (8/5) ****
✔7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Woman in a Sheikh's World by Sarah Morgan (21/5) **
✔9. Memorial Day (May 27): Willing Sacrifice by Joey W. Hill (2/5) ****
✔10. Readers Choice: The Bad Luck Wedding Dress by Geralyn Dawson (7/5) ***

[Erin]

I'm in. I'll post a list later.

[Questian]

RRRC May Monthly Challenge 2013

0/8

1. “M" is for May:
===The Darkest Hour – Maya Banks
2. Happy Birthday!:
3. Geography:
===Summer Desserts – Nora Roberts
4. May Day (May 1):
===Iron Duke - Meljean Brook (subgenre Zombies)
5. Star Wars Day (May 4):
===Hush – Cherry Adrair (Loadstone Trilogy book 1)
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day:
7. Clean Up Your Room:
===The Lost Hero Rick Riordon
8. Lucky Penny Day:
===Lover Eternal – JR Ward
9. Memorial Day:
===Dangerous Games - Lora Leigh
10. Readers Choice:
===Northern Light - Nora Roberts

[Irina]

May Monthly Challenge
Read: 9 out of 10

1. “M" is for May: The Mistress Mistake by Lynda Chance ❥❥❥❥❥ (8.05.13)

2. Happy Birthday Katie!: Secret Life of a Vampire by Kerrylyn Sparks

3. Geography: Beauty And The Feast By Julia Barett ❥❥❥ (19.05.13)

4. May Day (May 1): Love Only Once By Johanna Lindsay ❥❥❥ (1.5.13)

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): The Geek Girl and The Scandalous Earl By Gina Lamm ❥❥❥❥❥ (9.05.13)

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Everything Forbidden By Jess Michaels ❥❥❥❥❥ (23.5.13)

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Truly Madly Yours by Rachel Gibson ❥❥❥❥❥ (26.5.13)

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): It’s Just Sext By Felice Fox ❥❥❥ (5.5.13)

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Riding The Storm By Sdyney Croft ❥❥ (26.5.13)

10. Readers Choice: A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught ❥❥❥❥ (17.05.13)

[Joann]

I'm in for 8 this month.

RRRC May Monthly Challenge

Duration: May 1, 2013 - May 31, 2013

0/8 Read

1. “M" is for May: When the Walls Fell by Monique Martin
2. Happy Birthday to me!: House Rules by Chloe Neill
3. May Day (May 1): Betrayal by Mayandree Michel
4. Star Wars Day (May 4): Pretties by Scott Westerfeld
5. National Tourist Appreciation Day (Kentucky): Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper
6. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole
7. Memorial Day (May 27) (Marine): Second Chance Pass by Robyn Carr
8. Readers Choice: Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts

[Julianna]

I'm in. I'll post as I go.

[Chris]

10/10 FINISHED!

I'm in - I'll try to do 10. Lots of good choices.

1. "M" is for May - This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas - Finished 5/1.
2. "National Tourist Appreciation Day" - Beneath This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas - Finished 5/3 (I've never been to London)
3. Readers Choice: Maid to Match by Deeanne Gist Finished 5/6
4. Star Wars: Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb Finished 5/9
5. Memorial Day: The Darkest Hour - KGI #1 by Maya Banks Finished 5/11
6. May Day: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas Finished 5/12 My first, but not last, Kleypas
7. Happy Birthday! The Spymaster's Lady by Joanna Bourne Finished 5/14 for Katie - May 9th
8. Lucky Penny Day - The Boleyn Effect by Deborah C Foulkes Finished 5/15
9. Clean up your room day - One Man's Love by Karen Ranney (oldest on my TBR shelf - Finished 5/24
10. Geography - Chocolate Covered Murder by Leslie Meier - Finished 5/24

[Juana "Darkness"]

I'm in. And will post as I go along.

[~Melissa~]

May Monthly Challenge
May 1 to May 31, 2013

0/5 read

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’.

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a May birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the RRRC May Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover.

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre.

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Read a sci fi book OR futuristic book OR a book that’s part of a trilogy.

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Read a book that takes place in a location you’ve never visited before.

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now.

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite.

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military

10. Readers Choice:

[Turtlecollector Dennis]

Timeframe: May 2013
Completed: 5/5

1. Can't Buy Me Love by Molly O'Keefe 5/10/13 4♥
6. World Without End by Ken Follett 5/8/13 4♥
8. Perfect Fit by Carly Phillips 5/3/13 4♥
9. The Wanderer by Robyn Carr 5/12/13 4♥
10. The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult 5/2/13 4♥

[MountainKat, Moderator]

~Karia~(Sweets)~ wrote: "May 2013 Monthly Challenge
Completed 0/3

I'll start off with 3. Can I upgrade if I complete early?"

Yep, Karia - this is a pretty free flowing challenge and you are free to start small and increase your goal if you find more reading time!

[Katie]

2/10 read


1. M is for May - Mary Calmes - Sinnerman
2. Happy Birthday, MK! - Jailhouse Rock
3. Geography - Other People's Weddings
4. May Day - Evenfall
5. Star Wars Day - Wishes - 5/1, 3 stars
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day - Escaped
7. Clean Up Your Room Day - Duncan's World
8. Lucky Penny Day - Once Upon a Liam - 5/1, 2 stars
9. Memorial Day - Army Green
10. Readers Choice - What Child Is This?

[Angela]

Romance Readers Reading Challenge 10/10 + 2 Extras
Monthly Challenge: May 1 – 31, 2013 DONE!

1. “M" is for May: Help Wanted, Meg Silver MAY 14
2. Happy Birthday to ME!: No Humans Involved, Kelley Armstrong MAY 10
3. Geography (Chef): Deadly Sting, Jennifer Estep MAY 9
4. May Day (NEW Genre): Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals, Jamie Oliver MAY 13
5. Star Wars Day (Trilogy): Torn, Amanda Hocking MAY 12
6. Tourist Appreciation (Louisville): The Hunter and the Hunted, Kelley Armstrong MAY 4
7. Clean Up Your Room Day (TBR List): Lover At Last, JR Ward MAY 2
8. Lucky Penny Day (Reread): Broken, Kelley Armstrong MAY 1
9. Memorial Day (Main Military): On The Edge, Ilona Andrews MAY 6
10. Readers Choice: Amityville Horrible, Kelley Armstrong MAY 3
11. Readers Choice: Alpha and Omega, Patricia Briggs MAY 11
12. Readers Choice: 101 Recipes from God's Garden, eBook Legend MAY 14

[Brandilyn]

in for 10

1/10 Complete

1. “M" is for May: More
2. Happy Birthday Dina!: Mexican Heat
3. Geography: Brand New Flavor
4. May Day (May 1): New Author Conquest by SJ Frost
5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Into the Bermuda Triangle
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Bahamas Follow The Sun
7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Tattoos & Teacups
8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): (borrowed) What We May Be finished 5/1 4*
9. Memorial Day (May 27): Once a Marine
10. Readers Choice: Armed & Dangerous (re-read)

[Ethel]

May Monthly Challenge


1/10 read

[1.5.] 8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Molly’s Lips: Club Mephisto Retold by Annabel Joseph

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1. “M" is for May: Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters
or
Hidden Away by Maya Banks
or
More than Meets the Ink by Elle Aycart

2. Happy Birthday Elise!: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
or
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
or
Grave Witch by Kalayna Price

3. Geography: Sweet as Sin by Inez Kelley

4. May Day (May 1): Notturno by Z.A. Maxfield
or
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
or
Grave Witch by Kalayna Price

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): White Wedding by Ursula Sinclair

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): A Lot Like Love by Julie James
or
Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Leave Me Breathless by Cherrie Lynn
or
Purity in Death by J.D. Robb

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9. Memorial Day (May 27): Wild Card by Lora Leigh
or
Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters
or
Hidden Away by Maya Banks

10. Readers Choice:

[bamaace83]

I'm going for 10/10 again this month. I have a trip planned so I'll need airplane books. I'm already looking for ones to fill these topics.

[Susan]

1/10




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’.

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a May birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the RRRC May Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover.

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre.

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Read a sci fi book OR futuristic book OR a book that’s part of a trilogy.

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Read a book that takes place in a location you’ve never visited before.

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now.

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite.

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military
A Prior Engagement - Karina Bliss (HS #1849 - May 2013) (special forces) - May 1

10. Readers Choice:

[Shan ~A~]

I'm in.
Will post books soon. thanks.

May Monthly Challenge
Progress: 8/8

1. “M" is for May: The Mating(Law of the Lycans #1) by Nicky Charles 05/15
2. Happy Birthday!Susan Hot Zone(Elite Force #2) by Catherine Mann 05/25
3. GeographyUnquenched by Jorie Dakelle 05/17
4. May Day (May 1): Taming Graeme(Taming the Billionaire #1) by Kate Britton 05/09
5. Star Wars Day (May 4) Iced(Dani O'Malley Trilogy, #1) by Karen Marie Moning 05/31
8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let the Wild Out by Madelyn Porter 05/29
9. Memorial Day (May 27): Masters at Arms(Rescue Me #1) by Kallypso Masters 05/30
10. Readers Choice: Rule of Three by Kelly Jamieson 05/20
...
...

[Breann]

Read: 1/5


1. “M" is for May: Trusted Bond by Mary Calmes

4. May Day (May 1): Cake

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Unleash the Night

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Everything Under the Sun

10. Readers Choice: Let's Hear it for the Boy 5/1/13 ★★★★★

[Patricia]

I'm in for 8
0/8

1. “M" is for May:Lucy Monroe Dragon's Moon

2. Happy Birthday!:Dead Ever After Charlaine Harris (Happy BD Donna)

4. May Day (May 1):Darkness Unbound Keri Arthur

5. Star Wars Day (May 4):Requiem Lauren Oliver

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6):Clockwork Princess Cassandra Clare

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10):Beastly Alex Flinn

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23):Inferno Sherrilyn Kenyon

10. Readers Choice:Edge of Dawn Lara Adrian

[Amber]

2/5

1. “M" is for May:Manna From Heaven- Karen Robards 5/1/13

2. Happy Birthday Shazzy! Unholy Ghosts- Stacia Kane

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Ransom- Julie Garwood (Scotland)

8. Lucky Penny Day - A Knight in Shining Armor- Jude Deveraux

10. Readers Choice: Twice Tempted - Jeaniene Frost 5/2/13

[Ethel]

May Monthly Challenge


2/10 read

[1.5.] 8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Molly’s Lips: Club Mephisto Retold by Annabel Joseph
[2.5.] 5. Star Wars Day (May 4): White Wedding by Ursula Sinclair

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1. “M" is for May: More than Meets the Ink by Elle Aycart

2. Happy Birthday Elise!: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
or
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
or
Grave Witch by Kalayna Price

3. Geography: Sweet as Sin by Inez Kelley

4. May Day (May 1): Notturno by Z.A. Maxfield
or
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
or
Grave Witch by Kalayna Price

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6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): A Lot Like Love by Julie James
or
Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Leave Me Breathless by Cherrie Lynn
or
Purity in Death by J.D. Robb

-

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Wild Card by Lora Leigh
or
Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters
or
Hidden Away by Maya Banks

10. Readers Choice:

[Elizabeth]

RRRC May Monthly Challenge
Duration: 5/1/13 - 5/31/13
Progress 1/?

1. “M" is for May: Me and My Shadow by Katie MacAlister
2. Happy Birthday Cathy:A Fistful of Charms by Kim Harrison
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover.
4. May Day (May 1): Summer At Willow Lake - Susan Wiggs
5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Read a sci fi book OR futuristic book OR a book that’s part of a trilogy.
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day:
7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Breaking Point by Pamela Clare
8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite.
9. Memorial Day (May 27): Zero Day by David Baldacci, 5/2/2013, 3*
10. Readers Choice:

[Hina]

RRRC - May Monthly Challenge
Duration: 5/1/13 - 5/31/13
2/10 Completed


1. “M" is for May: My Hero by Debbie Macomber.

2. Happy Birthday Heather!: Love in a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich.

3. Geography Setting Portugal: Duarte's Child (Latin Lovers) by Lynne Graham

4. May Day (May 1) - New to Me Series: Claimed by Evangeline Anderson.

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): King Of The Desert, Captive Bride (Desert Kings, #2) by Jane Porter.

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6) - Georgia: Smooth Irish by Jennifer Saints. Completed 5/1/13 **** (4 Stars)

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10) - In TBR since 2011: Bump in the Night by J.D. Robb.

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): The Italian's Inexperienced Mistress (Ruthless) by Lynne Graham.

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Frisco's Kid by Suzanne Brockman.

10. Readers Choice: Bedding the Billionaire by Ruth Cardello. Completed 5/2/13 **** (4 Stars)

[Erin]

Read: 3/10

1. M is for May: Moon by Laurann Dohner
2. Happy Birthday Elissa: Lone Wolf by Jennifer Ashley
3. Geography - Portugal: Tyler's Cowboy by Amber Kell 5/1/13
4. May Day: Accidental Abduction by Eve Langlais
5. Star Wars Day: Alien Mate by Eve Langlais
6. Tourist Appreciation Day: A Shared Range by Andrew Grey
7. Clean Ur Room Day: Tigerland by Sean Kennedy
8. Lucky Penny Day: Places In Time by Cardeno C. 5/1/13
9. Memorial Day: Dine & Dash by Abigail Roux 5/1/13
10. Reader's Choice: Change of Heart by Mary Calmes

[Asmaa]

RRRC MAY MONTHLY CHALLENGE:
May 1st - May 31st 2013


COMPLETED: 0/10

1. “M" is for May: Ten Things We Did (And Probably Shouldn't Have) - Sarah Mlynowski
2. Happy Birthday AH!: I Am The Messenger - Markus Zusak
3. Geography: Closer Than They Appear - Jess Riley (heroine is a chef).
4. May Day (May 1): Fracture - Megan Miranda (new author)
5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Fade - Lisa McMann (book # 2 in the Dream Catcher trilogy).
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Saving Francesca - Melina Marchetta (Australia)
7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Across The Universe - Beth Ravis
8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Handcuffs - Bethany Griffin (a birthday gift)
9. Memorial Day (May 27): Heat of Passion - Elle Kennedy (Navy SEAL hero)
10. Readers Choice: When It Happens - Susane Colasanti

[Suzanne]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
May Monthly Challenge
Duration: 5/1/2013 - 5/31/2013

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’:
Dairy Queen by Catherine Gilbert Murdock - *** - 5/9/2013

2. Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday Southpaw285!
Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella - ***** - 5/21/2013

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover:
Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec - ***** - 5/6/2013

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre:
Second Sight by Amanda Quick - *** - 5/13/2013

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Read a sci fi book OR futuristic book OR a book that’s part of a trilogy:
Black Rose by Nora Roberts - ***** - 5/31/2013

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Read a book that takes place in a location you’ve never visited before: Maine
Entice by Carrie Jones - *** - 5/2/2013

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now:
Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost - ***** - 5/6/2013

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite:
Unbearable Lightness: A Story of Loss and Gain by Portia de Rossi - ** - 5/20/2013

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military:
Covet by J.R. Ward - **** - 5/17/2013

10. Readers Choice:
Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple - ***** - 5/15/2013

[Hina]

RRRC - May Monthly Challenge
Duration: 5/1/13 - 5/31/13
3/10 Completed


1. “M" is for May: My Hero by Debbie Macomber.

2. Happy Birthday Heather!: Love in a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich.

3. Geography Setting Portugal: Duarte's Child (Latin Lovers) by Lynne Graham

4. May Day (May 1) - New to Me Series: Claimed by Evangeline Anderson.

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): King Of The Desert, Captive Bride (Desert Kings, #2) by Jane Porter. Completed 5/2/13 *** (3 Stars)

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6) - Georgia: Smooth Irish by Jennifer Saints. Completed 5/1/13 **** (4 Stars)

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10) - In TBR since 2011: Bump in the Night by J.D. Robb.

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): The Italian's Inexperienced Mistress (Ruthless) by Lynne Graham.

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Frisco's Kid by Suzanne Brockman.

10. Readers Choice: Bedding the Billionaire by Ruth Cardello. Completed 5/2/13 **** (4 Stars)

[Rebecca]

I'm in for all 10.

[Brandilyn]

in for 10

1/10 Complete

1. “M" is for May: Mitchell, KA Bad Attitude finished 5/2 4*
2. Happy Birthday Dina!: Mexican Heat
3. Geography: Brand New Flavor
4. May Day (May 1): New Author Conquest by SJ Frost
5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Into the Bermuda Triangle
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Bahamas Follow The Sun
7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Tattoos & Teacups
8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): (borrowed) What We May Be finished 5/1 4*
9. Memorial Day (May 27): Once a Marine
10. Readers Choice: Armed & Dangerous (re-read)

[Susan]

2/10




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’.

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a May birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the RRRC May Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover.

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre.

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Read a sci fi book OR futuristic book OR a book that’s part of a trilogy.
April Showers - Holly Jacobs (HS #1852 - May 2013) (book 2 of 3) - May 2

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Read a book that takes place in a location you’ve never visited before.

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now.

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite.

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military
A Prior Engagement - Karina Bliss (HS #1849 - May 2013) (special forces) - May 1

10. Readers Choice:

[Lacy]

May Monthly Challenge ~2013
Duration: May 1 ~ May 31
1/5 Read: I have a busy month, so I'm gonna start small this time.

1. M for May:
2. Happy B-Day to Lili! Sticks & Stones by Abigail Roux
3. Geography/Portuagal:
4. May Day: A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean
5. Star Wars Day:
6. Tourist Appreciation Day: Forever Amber by Kathleen Winsor
7. Clean Up Your Room Day:Summer At Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs
8. Lucky Penny Day:Falling For You by Lisa Schroeder
9. Memorial Day:
10.Reader's Choice: Dance with the Devil by Sherrily Kenyon - 5/2/2013 - *****

[Brandilyn]

in for 10

4/10 Complete

1. “M" is for May: Mitchell, KA Bad Attitude finished 5/2 4*
2. Happy Birthday Dina!: Mexican Heat
3. Geography: Flowers for Tokyo finished 5/2 4*
4. May Day (May 1): New Author Conquest by SJ Frost
5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Into the Bermuda Triangle
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Bahamas Follow The Sun finished 5/2 4*
7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Tattoos & Teacups
8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): (borrowed) What We May Be finished 5/1 4*
9. Memorial Day (May 27): Once a Marine
10. Readers Choice: Armed & Dangerous (re-read)

[Jessica]

1/10

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’.

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a May birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the RRRC May Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover.

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre.

5. Star Wars Day: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Read a book that takes place in a location you’ve never visited before.

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now.

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite.

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military

10. Readers Choice:

[Hina]

RRRC - May Monthly Challenge
Duration: 5/1/13 - 5/31/13
4/10 Completed


1. “M" is for May: My Hero by Debbie Macomber.

2. Happy Birthday Heather!: Love in a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich.

3. Geography Setting Portugal: Duarte's Child (Latin Lovers) by Lynne Graham

4. May Day (May 1) - New to Me Series: Claimed by Evangeline Anderson.

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): King Of The Desert, Captive Bride (Desert Kings, #2) by Jane Porter. Completed 5/2/13 *** (3 Stars)

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6) - Georgia: Smooth Irish by Jennifer Saints. Completed 5/1/13 **** (4 Stars)

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10) - In TBR since 2011: Bump in the Night by J.D. Robb.

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): The Italian's Inexperienced Mistress (Ruthless) by Lynne Graham.

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Frisco's Kid by Suzanne Brockman. Completed 5/2/13 **** (4 Stars)

10. Readers Choice: Bedding the Billionaire by Ruth Cardello. Completed 5/2/13 **** (4 Stars)

[Bookchaser]

2013 May Monthly Challenge


1/10 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’.
The Recruit by Monica McCarty
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a May birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the RRRC May Birthday List.
Happy Birthday Heather! (May 5)
It's in His Kiss by Julia Quinn
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover.
Luscious by Amanda Usen
04. May Day (May 1): Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre.
The Wanderer by Robyn Carr
OR
Sand Castle Bay by Sherryl Woods
05. Star Wars Day (May 4): Read a sci fi book OR futuristic book OR a book that’s part of a trilogy.
Beloved Stranger by Janet Miller 05/03/13
06. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Read a book that takes place in a location you’ve never visited before.

07. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now.

08. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite.
All He Ever Desired by Shannon Stacey
09. Memorial Day (May 27): Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military.
Second Chance Pass by Robyn Carr
10. Readers Choice:

XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX

[Ethel]

May Monthly Challenge


3/10 read

[1.5.] 8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Molly’s Lips: Club Mephisto Retold by Annabel Joseph
[2.5.] 5. Star Wars Day (May 4): White Wedding by Ursula Sinclair
[3.5.] 1. “M" is for May: More than Meets the Ink by Elle Aycart

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2. Happy Birthday Elise!: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
or
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
or
Grave Witch by Kalayna Price

3. Geography: Sweet as Sin by Inez Kelley

4. May Day (May 1): Notturno by Z.A. Maxfield
or
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
or
Grave Witch by Kalayna Price

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6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): A Lot Like Love by Julie James
or
Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Leave Me Breathless by Cherrie Lynn
or
Purity in Death by J.D. Robb

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9. Memorial Day (May 27): Wild Card by Lora Leigh
or
Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters
or
Hidden Away by Maya Banks

10. Readers Choice:

[~Leslie~]

Duration: 5/1/13 - 5/31/13

2/10

1. “M" is for May: (Anne Mallory)The Earl of Her Dreams

2. Happy Birthday Lili!:Wallbanger5/3/13 **** stars

3. Geography:Wild Man

4. May Day (May 1):At the King's Command

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Divided in Death

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Whispers in the Sand

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Simply Irresistible

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Dark Fire

9. Memorial Day (May 27): In Rides Trouble5/2/13 ***1/2 stars

10. Readers Choice:By a Thread

[Ethel]

May Monthly Challenge


4/10 read

[1.5.] 8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Molly’s Lips: Club Mephisto Retold by Annabel Joseph
[2.5.] 5. Star Wars Day (May 4): White Wedding by Ursula Sinclair
[3.5.] 1. “M" is for May: More than Meets the Ink by Elle Aycart
[3.5.] 6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell

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2. Happy Birthday Elise!: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
or
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
or
Grave Witch by Kalayna Price

3. Geography: Sweet as Sin by Inez Kelley

4. May Day (May 1): Notturno by Z.A. Maxfield
or
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
or
Grave Witch by Kalayna Price

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7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Leave Me Breathless by Cherrie Lynn
or
Purity in Death by J.D. Robb

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9. Memorial Day (May 27): Wild Card by Lora Leigh
or
Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters
or
Hidden Away by Maya Banks

10. Readers Choice: A Lot Like Love by Julie James

[Katie]

5/10 read


1. M is for May - Mary Calmes - Sinnerman - 5/3, 4 stars
2. Happy Birthday, MK! - Jailhouse Rock - 5/3, 2 stars
3. Geography - Other People's Weddings
4. May Day - Evenfall - 5/3, 4 stars
5. Star Wars Day - Wishes - 5/1, 3 stars
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day - Escaped
7. Clean Up Your Room Day - Duncan's World
8. Lucky Penny Day - Once Upon a Liam - 5/1, 2 stars
9. Memorial Day - Army Green
10. Readers Choice - What Child Is This?

[Kate]

1/?
1. M is for May: Monster 5/3/2013

[Hina]

RRRC - May Monthly Challenge
Duration: 5/1/13 - 5/31/13
6/10 Completed


1. “M" is for May: My Hero by Debbie Macomber.

2. Happy Birthday Heather!: Love in a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich. Completed 5/4/13 **** (4 Stars)

3. Geography Setting Portugal: Duarte's Child (Latin Lovers) by Lynne Graham

4. May Day (May 1) - New to Me Series: Claimed by Evangeline Anderson. Completed 5/3/13 **** (4 Stars)

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): King Of The Desert, Captive Bride (Desert Kings, #2) by Jane Porter. Completed 5/2/13 *** (3 Stars)

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6) - Georgia: Smooth Irish by Jennifer Saints. Completed 5/1/13 **** (4 Stars)

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10) - In TBR since 2011: Bump in the Night by J.D. Robb.

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): The Italian's Inexperienced Mistress (Ruthless) by Lynne Graham.

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Frisco's Kid by Suzanne Brockman. Completed 5/2/13 **** (4 Stars)

10. Readers Choice: Bedding the Billionaire by Ruth Cardello. Completed 5/2/13 **** (4 Stars)

[Kerstin]

I'm in for 8.
May Monthly Reading Challenge
0/8 Completed

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’.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a May birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the RRRC May Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover.
4. May Day (May 1): Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre.
5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Read a sci fi book OR futuristic book OR a book that’s part of a trilogy.
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Read a book that takes place in a location you’ve never visited before.
7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now.
8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite.
9. Memorial Day (May 27): Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military
10. Readers Choice:

[Susan]

3/10




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’.

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a May birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the RRRC May Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover.
A Very Exclusive Engagement - Andrea Laurence (HD #2228 - May 2013) (holding wine glasses) - May 3

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre.

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Read a sci fi book OR futuristic book OR a book that’s part of a trilogy.
April Showers - Holly Jacobs (HS #1852 - May 2013) (book 2 of 3) - May 2

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Read a book that takes place in a location you’ve never visited before.

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now.

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite.

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military
A Prior Engagement - Karina Bliss (HS #1849 - May 2013) (special forces) - May 1

10. Readers Choice:

[Brandilyn]

in for 10

5/10 Complete

1. “M" is for May: Mitchell, KA Bad Attitude finished 5/2 4*
2. Happy Birthday Dina!: Mexican Heat
3. Geography: Flowers for Tokyo finished 5/2 4*
4. May Day (May 1): New Author Conquest by SJ Frost
5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Into the Bermuda Triangle
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Bahamas Follow The Sun finished 5/2 4*
7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Tattoos & Teacups finished 5/3 4*
8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): (borrowed) What We May Be finished 5/1 4*
9. Memorial Day (May 27): Once a Marine
10. Readers Choice: Armed & Dangerous (re-read)