June Monthly Challenge - Participant's Thread

[Cassandra]

My Post has been updated 3/3 read, done!

[Lacy]

Congrats to Cassandra!

[Cassandra]

Thanks Lacy

[Hina]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
June Monthly Challenge
Duration: 6/1/13 - 6/30/13
10/10 Completed


1. “J" is for June: Come to Me by Jaymie Holland. Completed 6/2/13 *** (3 Stars)

2. Happy Birthday to Me!: In The Sheikh's Marriage Bed by Sarah Morgan. Completed 6/2/13 **** (4 Stars)

3. Geography (hero - Spaniard): Show Off by Emma Jay. Completed 6/2/13 *** (3 Stars)

4. Father's Day (June 16): Detective Daddy by Mallory Kane. Completed 6/1/13 *** (3 Stars)

5. Flag Day (June 14): The Player by Rhonda Nelson. Completed 6/4/13 **** (4 Stars)

6. Summer Solstice (June 21): You Are My Sunshine by Crymsyn Hart. Completed 6/3/13 ** (2 Stars)

7. LGBT Pride Month: Dangerous Boys and Their Toy by Shayla Black. Completed 6/5/13 *** (3 Stars)

8. Rebuild Your Life Month:The Water Baby by Cherie Le Clare. Completed 6/4/13 *** (3 Stars)

9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): A Year and a Day by Virginia Henley. Completed 6/5/13 ***** (5 Stars)

10. Readers Choice: Unmasking Kelly by N.J. Walters. Completed 6/3/13 ** (2 Stars)

[Brandilyn]

in for 10

9/10 Complete

1. “J" is for June: Just Call Me Angel finished 6/3 3.5*
2. Happy Birthday Susan A!: Blind Faith finished 6/2 4*
3. Geography: The Winter Courtship Rituals of Fur-Bearing Critters finished 6/5 5*
4. Father's Day (June 16): But For You (re-read) finished 6/3 5*
5. Flag Day (June 14): (BC, Canada) Spirit Bear finished 6/5 3.5*
6. Summer Solstice (June 21): How to Repair a Mechanical Heart finished 6/4 3.5*
7. LGBT Pride Month: Bulletproof (re-read) finished 6/1 5*
8. Rebuild Your Life Month: After the End finished 6/2 3.5*
9. Name Your Poison Day (June 8): In For A Penny finished 6/4 3*
10. Readers Choice:

[Breann]

Read: 2/5


1. “J" is for June: Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb

7. LGBT Pride Month: Blue Notes

8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Beyond Complicated 6/1/13 ★★★✩✩

9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): The Untamed Bride

10. Readers Choice: Tattoos & Teacups 6/5/13 ★★★★✩

[Brandilyn]

Done!

10/10 Complete

1. “J" is for June: Just Call Me Angel finished 6/3 3.5*
2. Happy Birthday Susan A!: Blind Faith finished 6/2 4*
3. Geography: The Winter Courtship Rituals of Fur-Bearing Critters finished 6/5 5*
4. Father's Day (June 16): But For You (re-read) finished 6/3 5*
5. Flag Day (June 14): (BC, Canada) Spirit Bear finished 6/5 3.5*
6. Summer Solstice (June 21): How to Repair a Mechanical Heart finished 6/4 3.5*
7. LGBT Pride Month: Bulletproof (re-read) finished 6/1 5*
8. Rebuild Your Life Month: After the End finished 6/2 3.5*
9. Name Your Poison Day (June 8): In For A Penny finished 6/4 3*
10. Readers Choice: Fear, Hope, and Bread Pudding finishe 6/5 5*

[Lacy]

Congrats Hina and Brandilyn!

[Bookchaser]

2013 June Monthly Challenge

3/10 Completed

01. “J" is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Secrets of the Highlander by Janet Chapman
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-30) to a member on the RRRC June Birthday List.
Happy Birthday Denise! (June 5)
Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Spain. Spain is known for their art (Goya, Picasso, and Dali), architecture, music (Flamenco, classical guitar), and cinema, so read a book that incorporates the arts or an artist.
What the Librarian Did by Karina Bliss (rock star) 06/06/13
04. Father's Day (June 16): Read a book with a father as a main character or with a father-to-be (pregnancy in story).
His Son's Teacher by Kay Stockham
05. Flag Day (June 14): Read a book with a military/political theme or character, or a book that takes place in a country that you would like to visit.
Paradise Valley by Robyn Carr
OR
The Recruit by Monica McCarty
06. Summer Solstice (June 21): Summer is finally here!!! Read a book that takes place in the summer, has summer or sun in the title, or has a summer themed cover.
Big Sky Summer by Linda Lael Miller
OR
Summer Desserts by Nora Roberts
OR
Sunset Bay by Susan Mallery
07. LGBT Pride Month: Read a book in the LGBT genre, has a LGBT character, or the cover has at least three colors of the rainbow on it.
To the Nines by Janet Evanovich (red, orange & yellow) 06/04/13
08. Rebuild Your Life Month: Read a book where a main character makes a big change in their life. Ex: New job, moves to a new city, divorce, adoption, rehab, etc.
Temptation Ridge by Robyn Carr
09. Name Your Poison Day (June 8): Read a book from one of your favorite genres that you have been neglecting lately.
Shielder by Catherine Spangler
OR
The Girl in the Box by Janet Miller
10. Readers Choice:
All He Ever Dreamed by Shannon Stacey 06/02/13

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[Sandra]

RRRC June Monthly Challenge 2013


3/5 Completed

1. “J" is for June: Jaid Black - Deep, Dark & Dangerous
2. Flag Day: Dead and Gone 6/6/13 ★★★★
3. LGBT Pride Month: Mate Hunt 1/6/13 ★★★★
4. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): Mystery - A Hidden Fire
5. Choice: From Dead to Worse 5/6/13 ★★★★

[Susan]

6/10


1. “J" is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
A Walk Down the Aisle - Holly Jacobs (HS #1858 - June 2013) - June 3

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-30) to a member on the RRRC June Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).
Sex and the Single Fireman - Jennifer Bernard (Avon - Feb 2013) ( Happy Birthday Grace!) - June 5

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Spain. Spain is known for their art (Goya, Picasso, and Dali), architecture, music (Flamenco, classical guitar), and cinema, so read a book that incorporates the arts or an artist.

4. Father's Day (June 16): Read a book with a father as a main character or with a father-to-be (pregnancy in story).
Wish Upon a Matchmaker - Marie Ferrarella (HSE #2264 - June 2013) (single father) - June 2

5. Flag Day (June 14): Read a book with a military/political theme or character, or a book that takes place in a country that you would like to visit.
My Only One - Eileen Nauman (HAR #385 - Apr 1991) (Soviet navy) - June 3

6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Summer is finally here!!! Read a book that takes place in the summer, has summer or sun in the title, or has a summer themed cover.
A Time For Us - Amy Knupp (HS #1855 - June 2013) (summertime) - June 1

7. LGBT Pride Month: Read a book in the LGBT genre, has a LGBT character, or the cover has at least three colors of the rainbow on it.

8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Read a book where a main character makes a big change in their life. Ex: New job, moves to a new city, divorce, adoption, rehab, etc.
A Brother's Honor - Brenda Jackson (Mira - June 2013) (lawyer to CEO/ CA to VA) - June 6

9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): Read a book from one of your favorite genres that you have been neglecting lately.

10. Readers Choice:

[Paisley]

It's only June 6 and look at all the challenges completed. All I can say is you guys are amazing! (I need to get crackin')

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Paisley wrote: "It's only June 6 and look at all the challenges completed. All I can say is you guys are amazing! (I need to get crackin')"

Me too!

[~Melissa~]

RRRC June Monthly Challenge
6/1/13 ~ 6/30/13

3/5 read


1. “J" is for June: Lorelei *James Chasin' Eight 6/4/13 4♥

4. Father's Day (June 16): (pregnancy in story).Love's Rhythm

7. LGBT Pride Month: Armed & Dangerous 6/2/13 5♥

8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Ex: moves to a new city Brownies and Broomsticks


10. Readers Choice: Unleash the Night 6/1/13 5♥

[FlibBityFLooB]

June 2013 RRRC Challenge

2/10 read

1. “J" is for June (Janet) - Notorious Nineteen
2. Happy Birthday to me - A Matter of Time, Vol. 1
3. The Arts - Slammed
4. Father's Day - But For You
5. Country to visit (England) - Miss Grimsley's Oxford Career
6. Summer - Too Good to Be True, 6/2/13, ★★★★☆
7. LGBT book - A Matter of Time, Vol. 2
8.Rebuild life - Ridiculous
9. Neglected Genre (UF) - Dead Ever After, 6/6/13, ★★½☆☆☆
10. Readers Choice - Bulletproof

[Paisley]

FlibBityFLooB wrote: "June 2013 RRRC Challenge

2/10 read"

Girl get on that Sam & Jory-a-thon already!!! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on them! ;)

[Valorie]

3/10 Done

1. June:Johnson, Alaya Dawn - Wicked City
2. Happy B-Day Liz!: Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison
3. Geography/Spain: The Osiris Ritual by George Mann
4. Father's Day: Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs 6/6 ★★★★★
5. Flag Day: Lady of Ashes by Christine Trent
6. Summer Solstice: Secrets of the Lost Summer by Carla Neggers
7. LGBT Pride: Wolf Tales VIII by Kate Douglas
8. Rebuild Life: Impetuous Innocent by Stephanie Laurens
9. Name Poison: Ice Blue by Anne Stuart 6/4 ★★★★
10. My Choice: City of Dark Magic by Magnus Flyte 6/2 ★★★★

[Ethel]

June Monthly Challenge

Congrats to the finishers! :)

5/10 read

[1.6.] 5. Flag Day (June 14): The Reluctant Nude by Meg Maguire
[2.6.] 8. Rebuild Your Life Month: One Week Girlfriend by Monica Murphy
[3.6.] 9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): Beautiful Girl by Shiloh Walker
[3.6.] 10. Readers Choice: Naked by Raine Miller
[6.6.] 2. Happy Birthday Denise!: Cry No More by Linda Howard

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1. “J" is for June: Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost
or
Burn for You by Annabel Joseph
or
Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton
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3. Geography: Leave Me Breathless by Cherrie Lynn
4. Father's Day (June 16): Perfection by R.L. Mathewson
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6. Summer Solstice (June 21): The Edge by Catherine Coulter
7. LGBT Pride Month: Grounded by R.K. Lilley
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[ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥]

Summer's here & plenty of time for reading .. so i am in for all 10 :D

8/10 Completed
Updated: 06.23

✔ 1. “J" is for June: Stalk Me by Jillian Dodd / 06.12
✔ 2. Happy Birthday!: (Lindy Smith) Shiver by Karen Robards / 06.21
✔ 3. Geography: My Favorite Mistake by Chelsea M. Cameron / 06.19
✔ 4. Father's Day (June 16): I Know It's Over by C.K. Kelly Martin / 06.17
✔ 5. Flag Day (June 14): An Affair with Mr. Kennedy by Jillian Stone / 06.16
✔ 6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Waiting for You by Shey Stahl / 06.22
✔ 7. LGBT Pride Month: Falling Star by Olivia Brynn / 06.14
8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Queen of Babble in the Big City by Meg Cabot
9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): The Eternity Cure by Julie Kagawa
✔ 10. Readers Choice: Losing It by Cora Carmack / 06.09

Done:

[Erin]

June 2013 RRRC Challenge:

Read: 3/5

1. J is for June: Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost
2. Happy Birthday Daffodil!: Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh 6/7/13
3. Geography - Spain: American Love Songs by Ashlyn Kane 6/3/13
4. Father's Day: An Unsettled Range by Andrew Grey
5. Flag Day: Ember by Kristen Callihan
6. Summer Solstice: Tiger Magic by Jennifer Ashley
7. LGBT Pride Month: Notturno by Z.A. Maxfield
8. Rebuild Your Life: Until Forever Comes by Cardeno C. 6/2/13
9. Name Your Poisen: Lion and the Falcon by Eve Langlais
10. Reader's Choice: Moon by Laurann Dohner

[KarenF]

I'm in for 8. Here's the theory.

4/8 Read

J for June: A Lot Like Love by Julie James
Happy B-Day Kristi! The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis
Spain: The Virtuoso (Duke's Obsession, #3) by Grace Burrowes
Flag Day: Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath
Summer Solstice: Driving Her Crazy by Amy Andrews 6/6/13
Rebuild Your Life: Any Duchess Will Do by Tessa Dare 6/2/13
Name Your Poison: Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh (PNR) 6/5/13
My Choice: Web of Lies by Jennifer Estep 6/3/13

Unread:

Read:

[BJ Rose]

RRRC Monthly Challenge
June 1-30, 2013

3/5

1. Starts with J: Johansen, Iris: The Killing Game
2. HB Danielle: No Longer a Gentleman by Mary Jo Putney
3. Geo: Spain: SKIP
4. Father's Day: A Father's Secret by Yvonne Lindsay
√ 5. Millitary/Political: Rise to Rebellion: A Novel of the American Revolution by Jeff Shaara - 6.04
√ 6. Takes place in summer: Fantasy in Death by J. D. Robb takes place in June - 6.02
7. At least 3 rainbow colors: by Valerie Bowman
8. Big Change in Life: Flowers On Main by Sherryl Woods
9. Favorite Genre Been Neglected: cozy-mystery: Dipped Stripped and Dead by Elise Hyatt
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Angels Fall by Nora Roberts - 6.02

[Ty]

done!

10/10

1. “J" is for June: Jim Butcher - Dead Beat - 6/6
2. Happy Birthday, Hina! Caine's Reckoning - Sarah McCarty - 6/5
3. Geography: (musician) The Edge of Never - J.A. Redmerski - 6/2
4. Father's Day: Assignment: Baby (9 To 5) - Jessica Hart - 6/7
5. Flag Day: (Scotland) Never Love a Highlander - Maya Banks - 6/1
6. Summer Solstice: Night After Night... - Kathy Lyons - 6/3
7. LGBT Pride Month: (colors) The Ungrateful Governess - Mary Balogh - 6/4
8. Rebuild Your Life Month: (new planet) Oath of Seduction: Seducing Sharon - Marly Chance - 6/6
9. Name Your Poison Day: (contemporary) The Boss’s Fake Fiancee - Inara Scott - 6/1
10. Readers Choice: Half Black Soul - H.D. Gordon - 6/7

[Susan]

7/10


1. “J" is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
A Walk Down the Aisle - Holly Jacobs (HS #1858 - June 2013) - June 3

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-30) to a member on the RRRC June Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).
Sex and the Single Fireman - Jennifer Bernard (Avon - Feb 2013) ( Happy Birthday Grace!) - June 5

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Spain. Spain is known for their art (Goya, Picasso, and Dali), architecture, music (Flamenco, classical guitar), and cinema, so read a book that incorporates the arts or an artist.

4. Father's Day (June 16): Read a book with a father as a main character or with a father-to-be (pregnancy in story).
Wish Upon a Matchmaker - Marie Ferrarella (HSE #2264 - June 2013) (single father) - June 2

5. Flag Day (June 14): Read a book with a military/political theme or character, or a book that takes place in a country that you would like to visit.
My Only One - Eileen Nauman (HAR #385 - Apr 1991) (Soviet navy) - June 3

6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Summer is finally here!!! Read a book that takes place in the summer, has summer or sun in the title, or has a summer themed cover.
A Time For Us - Amy Knupp (HS #1855 - June 2013) (summertime) - June 1

7. LGBT Pride Month: Read a book in the LGBT genre, has a LGBT character, or the cover has at least three colors of the rainbow on it.
It Had to Be You - Jill Shalvis (Grand Central - June 2013) (colorful flowers) - June 8

8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Read a book where a main character makes a big change in their life. Ex: New job, moves to a new city, divorce, adoption, rehab, etc.
A Brother's Honor - Brenda Jackson (Mira - June 2013) (lawyer to CEO/ CA to VA) - June 6

9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): Read a book from one of your favorite genres that you have been neglecting lately.

10. Readers Choice:

[FlibBityFLooB]

June 2013 RRRC Challenge

3/10 read

1. “J" is for June (Janet) - Notorious Nineteen
2. Happy Birthday to me - A Matter of Time, Vol. 1, 6/9/13, ★★★★★
3. The Arts - Slammed
4. Father's Day - But For You
5. Country to visit (England) - Miss Grimsley's Oxford Career
6. Summer - Too Good to Be True, 6/2/13, ★★★★☆
7. LGBT book - A Matter of Time, Vol. 2
8.Rebuild life - Ridiculous
9. Neglected Genre (UF) - Dead Ever After, 6/6/13, ★★½☆☆☆
10. Readers Choice - Bulletproof

[FlibBityFLooB]

Paisley wrote: "Girl get on that Sam & Jory-a-thon already!!! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on them! ;)"

Finished volume 1 and loved it. Made me cry and made me smile. Five stars :)

[Paisley]

FlibBityFLooB wrote: "Finished volume 1 and loved it. Made me cry and made me smile. Five stars :)"

Hooray!! I am so happy you liked it! Volume 2 is actually my favorite in the entire series. Love Sam & Jory! Love, Love, Love them!!!!!

[Fran, Moderator]

June Monthly Challenge

6/8 read


1. J is for June: This Is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer E. Smith
2. Happy Birthday FlibBityFLooB!Down to You6/2 (3*)
3. Geography: Artist-Let Me Be The One
4. Father's Day:Father-to-beWanted by Her Lost Love 6/3 (3.5*)
5. Flag Day:Down London Road
6. Summer Solstice:beach scene on cover- Rock and a Hard Place 6/8 (4*)
7. LGBT Pride Month: Blue Notes
8. Rebuild Your Life Month:Moves to new city- Halfway There6/5 (3*)
9. Name Your Poison:I love humor and don't read it enough for my liking!Tangled6/4 (4.5*)
10. Readers Choice:Purple Passion 6/9 (3.5*)

[Penney]

June Monthly Challenge ~2013
Duration: June 1 ~ 30
5/10 Read

1. "J" is For: J.A. Dennam, Flesh of Angels 6/2 ✯
2. Happy Birthday PQ!: Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh 6/8 ✯✯✯✯½
3. The Rain in Spain..: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
4. Father's Day: Tiger's Voyage by Colleen Houck 6/3 ✯✯½
5. Flag Day: Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters
6. Summer Solstice: Squeeze Play by Kate Angell 6/4 ✯✯✯
7. LGBT Pride Month: I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier by Crystal Rose
8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Steel's Edge by Ilona Andrews
9. Name Your Poison Day: Nobody's Angel by Kallypso Masters
10. It's My Party!: Tiger's Destiny by Colleen Houck 6/6 ✯✯½

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[Paisley]

June: 2/10

1. “J" is for June: Jill Shalvis' - It Had to Be You
2. Happy Birthday Daffodil!: Master of the Mountain (6/9) 3.5★
3. Geography: Artist - Second Sight
4. Father's Day (June 16): Unexpected
5. Flag Day (June 14): The General and the Horse-Lord
6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Something Like Summer
7. LGBT Pride Month: Blind Items
8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Sounds of Love(6/3) 3.5★
9. Name Your Poison Day: Houseboat on the Nile
10. Readers Choice: The Coil

[Lacy]

Congrats, Ty!

[Lacy]

June Monthly Challenge
4/10

1. “J" is for June: Wait for You by J. Lynn - 6/2/2013 - *****


2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-30) to a member on the RRRC June 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 Spain. Spain is known for their art (Goya, Picasso, and Dali), architecture, music (Flamenco, classical guitar), and cinema, so read a book that incorporates the arts or an artist.

4. Father's Day (June 16): A SEAL's Seduction by Tawny Weber - 6/3/2013 - ***

5. Flag Day (June 14): Read a book with a military/political theme or character, or a book that takes place in a country that you would like to visit.

6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Never Too Far by Abbi Glines - 6/3/2013 - ***

7. LGBT Pride Month: Read a book in the LGBT genre, has a LGBT character, or the cover has at least three colors of the rainbow on it.

8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Read a book where a main character makes a big change in their life. Ex: New job, moves to a new city, divorce, adoption, rehab, etc.

9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown - 6/9/2013 - *****


10. Readers Choice:

[Ethel]

June Monthly Challenge

Congrats, Ty! :)

6/10 read

[1.6.] 5. Flag Day (June 14): The Reluctant Nude by Meg Maguire
[2.6.] 8. Rebuild Your Life Month: One Week Girlfriend by Monica Murphy
[3.6.] 9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): Beautiful Girl by Shiloh Walker
[3.6.] 10. Readers Choice: Naked by Raine Miller
[6.6.] 2. Happy Birthday Denise!: Cry No More by Linda Howard
[9.6.] 3. Geography: Leave Me Breathless by Cherrie Lynn

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1. “J" is for June: Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost
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4. Father's Day (June 16): Perfection by R.L. Mathewson
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6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Dead Ever After by Charlaine Harris
7. LGBT Pride Month: Grounded by R.K. Lilley
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[FlibBityFLooB]

June 2013 RRRC Challenge

4/10 read

1. “J" is for June (Janet) - Notorious Nineteen
2. Happy Birthday to me - A Matter of Time, Vol. 1, 6/9/13, ★★★★★
3. The Arts - Slammed
4. Father's Day - But For You
5. Country to visit (England) - Miss Grimsley's Oxford Career
6. Summer - Too Good to Be True, 6/2/13, ★★★★☆
7. LGBT book - A Matter of Time, Vol. 2, 6/10/13, ★★★★★
8.Rebuild life - Ridiculous
9. Neglected Genre (UF) - Dead Ever After, 6/6/13, ★★½☆☆☆
10. Readers Choice - Bulletproof

[Paisley]

June: 3/10

1. “J" is for June: Jill Shalvis' - It Had to Be You(6/10) 2.5★
2. Happy Birthday Daffodil!: Master of the Mountain (6/9) 3.5★
3. Geography: Artist - Second Sight
4. Father's Day (June 16): Unexpected
5. Flag Day (June 14): The General and the Horse-Lord
6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Something Like Summer
7. LGBT Pride Month: Blind Items
8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Sounds of Love(6/3) 3.5★
9. Name Your Poison Day: Houseboat on the Nile
10. Readers Choice: The Coil

[Erin]

June 2013 RRRC Challenge:

Read: 4/6

2. Happy Birthday Daffodil!: Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh 6/7/13
3. Geography - Spain: American Love Songs by Ashlyn Kane 6/3/13
6. Summer Solstice: Tiger Magic by Jennifer Ashley
7. LGBT Pride Month: Notturno by Z.A. Maxfield
8. Rebuild Your Life: Until Forever Comes by Cardeno C. 6/2/13
10. Reader's Choice: His Hearth by Mary Calmes 6/10/13

[Katie]

4/10 read


1. J is for June: Jet Mykles - Reverb - 6/10
2. Happy Birthday, Kate!: Club Dead
3. Geography: Magic Mansion
4. Father's Day: Bottled Up
5. Flag Day: Afterimage - 6/4
6. Summer Solstice: Finder Tolan
7. LGBT Pride Month: Netting Neptune - 6/1
8. Rebuild Your Life Month: First Day Of Forever - 6/5
9. Name Your Poison: Bloodfever
10. Readers Choice: Foxe Hunt

[Ethel]

June Monthly Challenge

7/10 read

[1.6.] 5. Flag Day (June 14): The Reluctant Nude by Meg Maguire
[2.6.] 8. Rebuild Your Life Month: One Week Girlfriend by Monica Murphy
[3.6.] 9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): Beautiful Girl by Shiloh Walker
[3.6.] 10. Readers Choice: Naked by Raine Miller
[6.6.] 2. Happy Birthday Denise!: Cry No More by Linda Howard
[9.6.] 3. Geography: Leave Me Breathless by Cherrie Lynn
[10.6.] 6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Dead Ever After by Charlaine Harris

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1. “J" is for June: Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost
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4. Father's Day (June 16): Perfection by R.L. Mathewson
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7. LGBT Pride Month: Grounded by R.K. Lilley
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[Bookchaser]

2013 June Monthly Challenge

4/10 Completed

01. “J" is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Secrets of the Highlander by Janet Chapman
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-30) to a member on the RRRC June Birthday List.
Happy Birthday Denise! (June 5)
Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Spain. Spain is known for their art (Goya, Picasso, and Dali), architecture, music (Flamenco, classical guitar), and cinema, so read a book that incorporates the arts or an artist.
What the Librarian Did by Karina Bliss (rock star) 06/06/13
04. Father's Day (June 16): Read a book with a father as a main character or with a father-to-be (pregnancy in story).
His Son's Teacher by Kay Stockham
05. Flag Day (June 14): Read a book with a military/political theme or character, or a book that takes place in a country that you would like to visit.
Paradise Valley by Robyn Carr
OR
The Recruit by Monica McCarty
06. Summer Solstice (June 21): Summer is finally here!!! Read a book that takes place in the summer, has summer or sun in the title, or has a summer themed cover.
Big Sky Summer by Linda Lael Miller
OR
Summer Desserts by Nora Roberts
OR
Sunset Bay by Susan Mallery
07. LGBT Pride Month: Read a book in the LGBT genre, has a LGBT character, or the cover has at least three colors of the rainbow on it.
To the Nines by Janet Evanovich (red, orange & yellow) 06/04/13
08. Rebuild Your Life Month: Read a book where a main character makes a big change in their life. Ex: New job, moves to a new city, divorce, adoption, rehab, etc.
Slightly Scandalous by Mary Balogh 06/10/13 (H inherits title, power, wealth & estates when his uncle dies)
09. Name Your Poison Day (June 8): Read a book from one of your favorite genres that you have been neglecting lately.
Shielder by Catherine Spangler
OR
The Girl in the Box by Janet Miller
10. Readers Choice:
All He Ever Dreamed by Shannon Stacey 06/02/13

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[Hayley]

RRRC Monthly Challenge: June 2013


1. “J" is for June: At Grave's Endby Jeaniene Frost Completed 6/10/2013

2. Happy Birthday to Angie on 6/17: Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost

4. Father's Day (June 16): Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas

8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Straight from the Hip by Lisa Kleypas

10. Reader's Choice:

[BJ Rose]

Got my 5 - might get one or two more...


RRRC Monthly Challenge
June 1-30, 2013

5/5

√ 1. Starts with J: Justice Hall by Laurie R. King - 6.10
2. HB Danielle: No Longer a Gentleman by Mary Jo Putney
3. Geo: Spain: SKIP
√ 4. Father's Day: A Father's Secret by Yvonne Lindsay
√ 5. Millitary/Political: Rise to Rebellion: A Novel of the American Revolution by Jeff Shaara - 6.04
√ 6. Takes place in summer: Fantasy in Death by J. D. Robb takes place in June - 6.02
7. At least 3 rainbow colors: by Valerie Bowman
8. Big Change in Life: Flowers On Main by Sherryl Woods
9. Favorite Genre Been Neglected: cozy-mystery: Dipped Stripped and Dead by Elise Hyatt
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Angels Fall by Nora Roberts - 6.02

[Lacy]

Congrats, BJ Rose!

[Amber]

Congrats Cassandra, Hina, Brandilyn, Ty, and BJ Rose!

1/8

1. “J" - Love Delivered - Joya Fields
2. Happy Birthday Ethel!: The Duchess - Jude Deveraux
5. Flag Day (June 14): Love Is Darkness - Caroline Hanson
6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Summer Lovin’ - Donna Cummings
7. LGBT Pride Month:
8. Rebuild Your Life Month: The Accidental Demon Slayer - Angie Fox
9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): Sinner’s Heart - Zoe Archer 6/11/13
10. Readers Choice: No Proper Lady - Isabel Cooper

[BJ Rose]

Thanks Lacy & Shyloh!!

[Bookchaser]

2013 June Monthly Challenge

5/10 Completed

01. “J" is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Secrets of the Highlander by Janet Chapman
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-30) to a member on the RRRC June Birthday List.
Happy Birthday Denise! (June 5)
Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich 06/11/13
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Spain. Spain is known for their art (Goya, Picasso, and Dali), architecture, music (Flamenco, classical guitar), and cinema, so read a book that incorporates the arts or an artist.
What the Librarian Did by Karina Bliss (rock star) 06/06/13
04. Father's Day (June 16): Read a book with a father as a main character or with a father-to-be (pregnancy in story).
His Son's Teacher by Kay Stockham
05. Flag Day (June 14): Read a book with a military/political theme or character, or a book that takes place in a country that you would like to visit.
Paradise Valley by Robyn Carr
OR
The Recruit by Monica McCarty
06. Summer Solstice (June 21): Summer is finally here!!! Read a book that takes place in the summer, has summer or sun in the title, or has a summer themed cover.
Big Sky Summer by Linda Lael Miller
OR
Summer Desserts by Nora Roberts
OR
Sunset Bay by Susan Mallery
07. LGBT Pride Month: Read a book in the LGBT genre, has a LGBT character, or the cover has at least three colors of the rainbow on it.
To the Nines by Janet Evanovich (red, orange & yellow) 06/04/13
08. Rebuild Your Life Month: Read a book where a main character makes a big change in their life. Ex: New job, moves to a new city, divorce, adoption, rehab, etc.
Slightly Scandalous by Mary Balogh 06/10/13 (H inherits title, power, wealth & estates when his uncle dies)
09. Name Your Poison Day (June 8): Read a book from one of your favorite genres that you have been neglecting lately.
Shielder by Catherine Spangler
OR
The Girl in the Box by Janet Miller
10. Readers Choice:
All He Ever Dreamed by Shannon Stacey 06/02/13

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[NayNay]

Finished my Challenge...

1. “J" is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Fireworks Over Toccoa by Jeffery Stepakoff 05/01/13 ****

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf. Raine's Shelf
The House Girl by Tara Conklin 06/05/13 ****

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Spain.
Lady in Waiting by Susan Meissner 06/11/13 *** (Prince Philip from Spain)

4. Father's Day (June 16): Read a book with a father as a main character or with a father-to-be (pregnancy in story).
The Boleyn King by Laura Andersen 06/04/13 *****
(William was a father-to-be)

5. Flag Day (June 14): Read a book with a military/political theme or character, or a book that takes place in a country that you would like to visit.
Devil's Consort by Anne O'Brien 06/08/13 ***

6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Summer is finally here!!! Read a book that takes place in the summer, has summer or sun in the title, or has a summer themed cover.
The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies 06/04/13 ***

7. LGBT Pride Month: Read a book in the LGBT genre, has a LGBT character, or the cover has at least three colors of the rainbow on it.
Dancing With Statues by Caroline Doherty de Novoa 06/02/13 ***

8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Read a book where a main character makes a big change in their life. Ex: New job, moves to a new city, divorce, adoption, rehab, etc.
The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler 06/06/13 ***

9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): Read a book from one of your favorite genres that you have been neglecting lately.
The Princess and the Hound by Mette Ivie Harrison 06/03/13 ****

10. Readers Choice:
Pride and Pleasure by Sylvia Day 06/07/13 ****

[Breann]

Read: 2/5


1. “J" is for June: Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb

7. LGBT Pride Month: Blue Notes 6/11/13 ★★✩✩✩

8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Beyond Complicated 6/1/13 ★★★✩✩

9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): The Untamed Bride

10. Readers Choice:

[Katie]

5/10 read


1. J is for June: Jet Mykles - Reverb - 6/10
2. Happy Birthday, Kate!: Club Dead
3. Geography: Magic Mansion
4. Father's Day: Bottled Up
5. Flag Day: Afterimage - 6/4
6. Summer Solstice: Finder Tolan
7. LGBT Pride Month: Netting Neptune - 6/1
8. Rebuild Your Life Month: First Day Of Forever - 6/5
9. Name Your Poison: Bloodfever
10. Readers Choice: Foxe Hunt - 6/11

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

2013 June Monthly Challenge
8/10 Completed!

✔1. “J" is for June: Lover Reborn 6/4/13
2. Happy Birthday Kristi!: Conspiracy Game
✔3. Geography: Off Sides 6/9/13
✔4. Father's Day (June 16): Timeless 6/6/13
✔5. Flag Day (June 14): With This Kiss: Part One 6/2/13
✔6. Summer Solstice (June 21): My Summer of Wes 6/2/13
✔7. LGBT Pride Month: Blue Notes 6/11/13
✔8. Rebuild Your Life Month: It Had to Be You 6/8/13
✔9. Name Your Poison Day (June 8): Devil's Bride 6/10/13
10. Readers Choice: Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men

Read:

[Lacy]

Congrats, NayNay!