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August 2013 Monthly Challenge - Participant's Thread
I'm in for 5. 0/5
1. "A" is for August: - Optical Delusions In Deadwood - Anne Charles
3. Kentucky: - Manhunting In Mississippi - Stephanie Bond
4. Girlfriend's Day - Unraveled - Jaci Burton
6. Work Like a Dog Day - Summer Lovin' Donna Cummins
10. Readers Choice:
RRRC - August 2013 Monthly Challenge0/10 read
1. "A" is for August: Cry of the Wild by Catherine Anderson
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Seducing Jane Porter by Dominique Adair
2. Member of the Month: Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost
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Down London Road by Samantha Young
3. Geography: Eyes Wide Open by Raine Miller
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Cautious by E.L. Montes
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Second Chance Boyfriend by Monica Murphy
5. National Night Out (August 3rd): Imitation in Death by J.D. Robb
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Thread of Fear by Laura Griffin
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Double Standards by Judith McNaught
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The Edge by Catherine Coulter
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Seducing Jane Porter by Dominique Adair
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Double Standards by Judith McNaught
8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Read a book with a friends to lovers theme or where a friend plays an important role in the book.
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): White Lies by Linda Howard
10. Readers Choice:
August Monthly ChallengeProgress: 5/8
3. Geography: "A" is for Alibi(Kinsey Millhone #1) by Sue Grafton
5. National Night Out (August 3rd): The Witch's Dream(The Order of the Black Swan #2) by Victoria Danann
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th):
8. Best Friends Day (August 15):
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd):
RRRC Monthly Challenge August 20130/5 completed
1. "A" is for August: After Glow
2. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Magic Rises
3. National Night Out (August 3rd): Bound to Shadows
4. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Wanted: Undead or Alive
5. Readers Choice: TBD
I'll sign up for my usual safe number of 3. RRRC: August 2013 Monthly Challenge
Date: 08/01/13 - 08/31/13
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***Challenge completed 08/26/13***
✔1. "A" is for August:
Read a book that starts with 'A'.
At Odds with Love by Betty Neels - 08/02/13
✔2. Member of the Month - Tina "coffee and books":
Read a book published in 2010.
The Notorious Benedict Arnold by Steve Sheinkin - 08/01/13
✔3. Geography:
You may also read a book where a main character is involved in politics.
I, Claudius by Robert Graves - 08/05/13
✔4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st):
Read a romance novel.
At Last by Jill Shalvis - 08/03/13
✔5. National Night Out (August 3rd):
Read a book with a black cover.
Cause of Death by Patricia Cornwell - 08/13/13
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Read a book where the main characters work together or read a book with a dog on the cover.
✔7. National Relaxation Day:
Read a novella or read a book you've been meaning to get to.
If You Ask Me by Betty White - 08/21/13
✔8. Best Friends Day:
Read a book with a friends to lovers theme.
No Strings Attached by Kate Angell - 08/23/13
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Read a book with angels or one that has angels in the book title/series title or read a book where a main character does something nice or helps someone in need (can be physical help or emotional help).
✔10. Readers Choice:
The Heir (Windham, #1) by Grace Burrowes - 08/16/13
I am hopefully get all 10 done, however I right now I am committing to 8.1. A is for August: katharine Ashe How to Marry a Highlander 08/02
2. Member of the Month: A Shot of Sultry Mary Beckett 08/18
3. Geography:
4. Girlfriend's Day: Resisting The Bad Boy Violet Duke 08/06
5. National Night Out: Night Embrace Sherrilyn Kenyon 08/20
6. Work Like a Dog:
7. National Relaxation Day: The Spy Wore Blue Shana Galen 08/06
8. Best Friends: My First Melanie Shawn 08/03
9: Be An Angel: Angel's Blood Nalini Singh 08/24
10. Readers Choice: What the Duke Desires Sabrina Jeffries 08/07
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I'm in for 5 at least - will post list later.
I'm inAugust Monthly Challenge
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1. "A" is for August: Rock Chick Revolution by Kristen Ashley
2. Member of the Month: Tina "coffee and books":Lawless by Cindy Stark
3. Geography – Kentucky: Long Time Coming by Edie Claire
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Crossroads by Moira Rogers
5. National Night Out (August 3rd): Her Forbidden Hero by Laura Kaye
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Leashed by Zoe Dawson
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Call Me Irresistible by Susa Elizabeth Phillips
8. Best Friends Day (August 15): A Different Kind Of Fairy Tale by Morgan Rayne
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Rapture by J R Ward
10. Readers Choice: Own the Wind by Kristen Ashley
I'm in!0/10 Done
1. August: Adrian, Lara - Taken by Midnight
2. MOM (Tina): Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole
3. Kentucky: Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors by Molly Harper
4. Girlfriend's Day: Reaper's Property by Joanna Wylde
5. Nat'l Night Out: Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley
6. Work Like a Dog: Hair of the Dog by Laurien Berenson
7. Relaxation Day: Vacation with a Vampire...and Other Immortals
8. Best Friends Day: Tall, Dark and Cowboy by Joanne Kennedy
9. Be An Angel Day: Angels' Flight by Nalini Singh
10. My Choice: Season Of Strangers by Kat Martin
I'm In 0/9
1. "A" is for August:.Darkness Devours Keri Arthur
2. Member of the Month:Biting Bad Chloe Neill
3 Geography (Food) The Bride Wore Chocolate Shirley Jump
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st):The Valentine Wedding Dress Sherryl Woods
5. National Night Out (August 3rd):Zombie Fallout Mark Tufo
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th):Magic Rises Ilona Andrews
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15):Deviants Maureen McGowan
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd):The Darkest Craving Gena Showalter
10. Readers Choice:Cloak and Silence Sherrilyn Kenyon
Timeframe: August 2013Completed: 7/7
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August Challenge10/10
1. Arranged - Catherine McKenzie {August 6th}
2. It's in His Kiss - Caitie Quinn {August 7th}
3. The Executive's Decision - Bernadette Marie {August 5th}
4. Want - Stephanie Lawton {August 4th}
5. Lucky Break - Kelley Vitollo {August 8th}
6. Beautiful Bastard - Christina Lauren {August 3rd}
7. Unleashed - Cherri Lynn {August 9th}
8. Playing for Keeps - R. L. Mathewson {August 5th}
9. City of Bones - Cassandra Clarke {August 21st}
10. For Her Pleasure - Maya Banks {August 2nd}
AUGUST0 of 10 Complete!
1. Starts with “A”: Against the Wind by Kat Martin
2. Hello Tina “coffee and books” !: Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews
3. Kentucky: Sugar Springs by Kim Law (Set in Kentucky)
4. Girlfriend’s Day: Long Simmering Spring by Elizabeth Barrett (Romance)
5. Natl. Night Out: Beach House No. 9 by Christie Ridgway (meet at party)
6. Work Like a Dog Day: Until There Was You by Kristen Higgens (dog cover)
7. Relaxation Day: Mouth To Mouth by Erin McCarthy (meaning to get to)
8. BFF Day: TBD
9. Be An Angel Day: Redwood Bend by Robyn Carr (road-side help)
10. Reader's Choice: Two of a Kind by Susan Mallery
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Romance Readers Reading ChallengesAugust Monthly Challenge
Duration: 8/1/13 - 8/31/13
0/10 Completed
1. "A" is for August: The Greek Tycoon's Unexpected Wife (In the Greek Tycoon's Bed) by Annie West.
2. Member of the Month: Tina "coffee and books" - Sin City Tryst by Kim Tiffany.
3. Geography (Setting in Kentucky): The Buckhorn Legacy by Lori Foster.
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Untouched by Anna Campbell.
5. National Night Out (August 3rd): Last Call by Olivia Brynn.
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Henry by Andria Large.
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Zero to Sexy by Jan Springer.
8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Always the Last to Know by Crystal Bowling.
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Angel Baby by Leslie Kelly.
10. Readers Choice: An Unexpected Bride by Shadonna Richards.
1/10 read1. A is for August: After Dark
2. Member of the Month (Tina): Friday Night Jamie
3. Geography: Heartstrings
4. Girlfriend's Day:
5. National Night Out: Ruffskin
6. Work Like a Dog Day: Laurel Heights
7. National Relaxation Day: Ethan, Who Loved Carter
8. Best Friends Day: The Riddle of the Sands
9. Be an Angel Day: On Death’s Wings
10. Readers Choice: Lesser Evils
In for 10 as usual.1/10 Complete
1. "A" is for August: Again
2. Member of the Month (2010): Monte's Marines
3. Geography (Wealthy): No Fear
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Three Fates
5. National Night Out (August 3rd): Unshakeable Faith
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Stars & Stripes (re-read)
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Unrequited finished 8/1 4*
8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Enduring Instincts
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Broken Angel
10. Readers Choice: TBD
1/101. "A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Member of the Month: Tina "coffee and books" - Tina"coffee and books" has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Here is the link to Tina"coffee and books"'s shelves - Tina"coffee and books"'s shelves. Please read a book from any of Tina "coffee and books"'s shelves or a book published in 2010.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kentucky.
Fun Facts about Kentucky:
A. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant owned and operated by Colonel Sanders is located in Corbin.
B. Kentucky is the state where both Abraham Lincoln, President of the Union, and Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, were born. They were born less than one hundred miles and one year apart.
C. More than $6 billion worth of gold is held in the underground vaults of Fort Knox. This is the largest amount of gold stored anywhere in the world.
You may also read a book that is set in a food industry or where food plays an important part in the story, or where a main character is involved in politics, or where one of the main character is wealthy.
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Read a romance novel or a book with a female on the cover.
Stroke of Midnight - Olivia Drake (St Martins - June 2013) - Aug 15. National Night Out (August 3rd): Read a book where the main characters meet at a bar, nightclub or at a party or a book with a black cover.
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Read a book where the main characters work together or read a book with a dog on the cover.
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a novella or read a book you've been meaning to get to or read a book where a main character is on vacation.
8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Read a book with a friends to lovers theme or where a friend plays an important role in the book.
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Read a book with angels or one that has angels in the book title/series title or read a book where a main character does something nice or helps someone in need (can be physical help or emotional help).
10. Readers Choice:
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1. "A" is for August: Cry of the Wild by Catherine Anderson
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Seducing Jane Porter by Dominique Adair
2. Member of the Month: Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost
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Down London Road by Samantha Young
3. Geography: Eyes Wide Open by Raine Miller
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Cautious by E.L. Montes
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Second Chance Boyfriend by Monica Murphy
5. National Night Out (August 3rd): Imitation in Death by J.D. Robb
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Thread of Fear by Laura Griffin
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Double Standards by Judith McNaught
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The Edge by Catherine Coulter
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Seducing Jane Porter by Dominique Adair
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Double Standards by Judith McNaught
8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Read a book with a friends to lovers theme or where a friend plays an important role in the book.
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10. Readers Choice:
RRRC Monthly Challenge August 20131/5 completed
1. "A" is for August: After Glow 2/8/13 ★★★★★
2. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Magic Rises
3. National Night Out (August 3rd): Bound to Shadows
4. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Wanted: Undead or Alive
5. Readers Choice: TBD
2/10 read1. A is for August: After Dark
2. Member of the Month (Tina): Friday Night Jamie
3. Geography: Heartstrings
4. Girlfriend's Day:
5. National Night Out: Ruffskin
6. Work Like a Dog Day: Laurel Heights
7. National Relaxation Day:
8. Best Friends Day: The Riddle of the Sands
9. Be an Angel Day: On Death’s Wings
10. Readers Choice: Lesser Evils
2/8 Completed3. Geography: Something Like Winter by Jay Bell - 8/1/2013 - *****
2. Member of the Month: Point of Retreat by Colleen Hoover - 8/2/2013 - *****
In for 10 as usual.2/10 Complete
1. "A" is for August: Arshad Ahsanuddin Sunset
2. Member of the Month (2010): Monte's Marines
3. Geography (Wealthy): No Fear
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Three Fates
5. National Night Out (August 3rd): Unshakeable Faith
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Stars & Stripes (re-read)
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Unrequited finished 8/1 4*
8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Enduring Instincts
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Broken Angel
10. Readers Choice: Freefall finished 8/2 5*
RRRC Monthly ChallengeAugust 1-31, 2013
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1. A for August: Ashley, Jennifer: The Duke's Perfect Wife
2. Tina's shelves: The Newcomer by Robyn Carr
3. Food OR wealthy:
4. Romance novel/girl on cover: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean
5. SKIP
6. Main characters work together: Riptide by Catherine Coulter
7. Been meaning to get to: This Is All I Ask by Lynn Kurland
√ 8. Friend plays important role: Dipped, Stripped, and Dead by Elise Hyatt - Ben & Dyce have been best friends for 17 years & Ben plays a big role in this story - 8.02
√ 9. Main character does something to help: The Heart of a Hero by Janet Chapman - Nicholas saves the heroine from possible rape, protects her & her sister from drunken father, & more - 8.01
10. TBD
2013 August Monthly Challenge1/10 Completed
01. "A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
The Autumn Lord by Susan Sizemore
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The Autumn Bride by Anne Gracie
OR
Mate Claimed by Jennifer Ashley
02. Member of the Month: Tina "coffee and books" - Tina"coffee and books" has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Please read a book from any of Tina "coffee and books"'s shelves or a book published in 2010.
It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis
OR
Sea Glass Island by Sherryl Woods
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kentucky.
Fun Facts about Kentucky:
A. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant owned and operated by Colonel Sanders is located in Corbin.
B. Kentucky is the state where both Abraham Lincoln, President of the Union, and Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, were born. They were born less than one hundred miles and one year apart.
C. More than $6 billion worth of gold is held in the underground vaults of Fort Knox. This is the largest amount of gold stored anywhere in the world.
You may also read a book that is set in a food industry or where food plays an important part in the story, or where a main character is involved in politics, or where one of the main character is wealthy.
04. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Read a romance novel or a book with a female on the cover.
05. National Night Out (August 3rd): Read a book where the main characters meet at a bar, nightclub or at a party or a book with a black cover.
Tall Tales and Wedding Veils by Jane Graves
06. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Read a book where the main characters work together or read a book with a dog on the cover.
Blackbird Lake by Jill Gregory
OR
Highlander for the Holidays by Janet Chapman
07. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a novella or read a book you've been meaning to get to or read a book where a main character is on vacation.
Springtime on Divinity Mountain Cynthia Thomason
08. Best Friends Day (August 15): Read a book with a friends to lovers theme or where a friend plays an important role in the book.
The Newcomer by Robyn Carr
09. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Read a book with angels or one that has angels in the book title/series title or read a book where a main character does something nice or helps someone in need (can be physical help or emotional help).
The Angel Knight by Susan King
OR
The Angel and the Highlander by Donna Fletcher
OR
Thunder & Roses (Fallen Angels, #1) by Mary Jo Putney
10. Readers Choice:
The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn
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RRRC Monthly Challenge August 20132/5 completed
1. "A" is for August: After Glow 2/8/13 ★★★★★
2. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Magic Rises
3. National Night Out (August 3rd): Bound to Shadows 3/8/13 ★★★★
4. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Wanted: Undead or Alive
5. Readers Choice: TBD
August Monthly Challenge2/? Read
1. "A" is for August:Anne Calhoun - Liberating Lacey
2. Member of the Month: Tina "coffee and books" - Leave Me Breathless
3. Geography:Wealthy Heroine - Off Limits
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st):
5. National Night Out:Black cover- The Awakening
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): work together -Fixed on You
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15):Vacation- Surf's Up 7/2 (3.5*)
8. Best Friends Day (August 15):Friends to lovers- Just One Kiss 7/1 (3.5*)
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd):Main character asks for help- Uncharted
10. Readers Choice:
2/101. "A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Member of the Month: Tina "coffee and books" - Tina"coffee and books" has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Here is the link to Tina"coffee and books"'s shelves - Tina"coffee and books"'s shelves. Please read a book from any of Tina "coffee and books"'s shelves or a book published in 2010.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kentucky.
Fun Facts about Kentucky:
A. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant owned and operated by Colonel Sanders is located in Corbin.
B. Kentucky is the state where both Abraham Lincoln, President of the Union, and Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, were born. They were born less than one hundred miles and one year apart.
C. More than $6 billion worth of gold is held in the underground vaults of Fort Knox. This is the largest amount of gold stored anywhere in the world.
You may also read a book that is set in a food industry or where food plays an important part in the story, or where a main character is involved in politics, or where one of the main character is wealthy.
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Read a romance novel or a book with a female on the cover.
Stroke of Midnight - Olivia Drake (St Martins - June 2013) - Aug 15. National Night Out (August 3rd): Read a book where the main characters meet at a bar, nightclub or at a party or a book with a black cover.
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Read a book where the main characters work together or read a book with a dog on the cover.
Seeing is Believing - Erin McCarthy (Berkley - Mar 2013) (dog on cover) - Aug 37. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a novella or read a book you've been meaning to get to or read a book where a main character is on vacation.
8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Read a book with a friends to lovers theme or where a friend plays an important role in the book.
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Read a book with angels or one that has angels in the book title/series title or read a book where a main character does something nice or helps someone in need (can be physical help or emotional help).
10. Readers Choice:
In for 10 as usual.3/10 Complete
1. "A" is for August: Arshad Ahsanuddin Sunset finished 8/3 4*
2. Member of the Month (2010): Monte's Marines
3. Geography (Wealthy): No Fear
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Three Fates
5. National Night Out (August 3rd): Unshakeable Faith
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Stars & Stripes (re-read)
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Unrequited finished 8/1 4*
8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Enduring Instincts
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Broken Angel
10. Readers Choice: Freefall finished 8/2 5*
Read: 1/51. "A" is for August: Beautiful Boys by Anne Cain
2. Member of the Month: Nine-Tenths of the Law (2010) 8/3/13 ★★✩✩✩
5. National Night Out (August 3rd): A Solid Core of Alpha
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Body and Soul
10. Readers Choice: Where He Ends and I Begin
2013 August Monthly Challenge2/10 Completed
01. "A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
The Autumn Lord by Susan Sizemore
OR
The Autumn Bride by Anne Gracie
OR
Mate Claimed by Jennifer Ashley
02. Member of the Month: Tina "coffee and books" - Tina"coffee and books" has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Please read a book from any of Tina "coffee and books"'s shelves or a book published in 2010.
It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis
OR
Sea Glass Island by Sherryl Woods
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kentucky.
Fun Facts about Kentucky:
A. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant owned and operated by Colonel Sanders is located in Corbin.
B. Kentucky is the state where both Abraham Lincoln, President of the Union, and Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, were born. They were born less than one hundred miles and one year apart.
C. More than $6 billion worth of gold is held in the underground vaults of Fort Knox. This is the largest amount of gold stored anywhere in the world.
You may also read a book that is set in a food industry or where food plays an important part in the story, or where a main character is involved in politics, or where one of the main character is wealthy.
04. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Read a romance novel or a book with a female on the cover.
05. National Night Out (August 3rd): Read a book where the main characters meet at a bar, nightclub or at a party or a book with a black cover.
Tall Tales and Wedding Veils by Jane Graves
06. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Read a book where the main characters work together or read a book with a dog on the cover.
Blackbird Lake by Jill Gregory
OR
Highlander for the Holidays by Janet Chapman
07. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a novella or read a book you've been meaning to get to or read a book where a main character is on vacation.
08. Best Friends Day (August 15): Read a book with a friends to lovers theme or where a friend plays an important role in the book.
The Newcomer by Robyn Carr
09. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Read a book with angels or one that has angels in the book title/series title or read a book where a main character does something nice or helps someone in need (can be physical help or emotional help).
The Angel Knight by Susan King
OR
The Angel and the Highlander by Donna Fletcher
10. Readers Choice:
The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn
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1. "A" is for August: Cry of the Wild by Catherine Anderson
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Seducing Jane Porter by Dominique Adair
2. Member of the Month: Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost
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Down London Road by Samantha Young
3. Geography: Eyes Wide Open by Raine Miller
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Cautious by E.L. Montes
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5. National Night Out (August 3rd): Imitation in Death by J.D. Robb
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8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Read a book with a friends to lovers theme or where a friend plays an important role in the book.
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10. Readers Choice: Seducing Jane Porter by Dominique Adair
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The Edge by Catherine Coulter
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Thread of Fear by Laura Griffin
Romance Readers Reading ChallengesAugust Monthly Challenge
Duration: 8/1/13 - 8/31/13
4/10 Completed
1. "A" is for August: The Greek Tycoon's Unexpected Wife (In the Greek Tycoon's Bed) by Annie West. Completed 8/4/13 **** (4 Stars)
2. Member of the Month: Tina "coffee and books" - Sin City Tryst by Kim Tiffany.
3. Geography (Setting in Kentucky): The Buckhorn Legacy by Lori Foster.
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Untouched by Anna Campbell.
5. National Night Out (August 3rd): Last Call by Olivia Brynn. Completed 8/1/13 ***** (5 Stars)
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Henry by Andria Large.
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Zero to Sexy by Jan Springer.
8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Always the Last to Know by Crystal Bowling.
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Angel Baby by Leslie Kelly. Completed 8/2/13 **** (4 Stars)
10. Readers Choice: An Unexpected Bride by Shadonna Richards. Completed 8/3/13 ** (2 Stars)
August 2013 RRRC Challenge1/10 books read
The audiobook narration on Catch of the Day was really good. I recommend it :)
1. Author (Ashley) - Rock Chick Revolution
2. Tina's shelves - Biting Bad
3. Kentucky - Wanting
4. Romance - Parting Shot
5. Black cover - The Hanover Square Affair
6. Dog cover - Catch of the Day - 8/4/13, ★★★★½
7. Novella - How to Raise an Honest Rabbit
8. Friends-to-Lovers - Wake Me Up Inside
9. Help others - Reasons I Fell for the Funny Fat Friend
10. Reader's choice - Playing for Keeps
updated: 08.04.1302/10 Done
✔ 1. "A" is for August:
2. Member of the Month: (Tina "coffee and books") Temping Is Hell by Cathy Yardley
3. Geography: The Queen of Kentucky by Alecia Whitaker
4. Girlfriend's Day Hopeless by Colleen Hoover
5. National Night Out Callum & Harper by Fisher Amelie
6. Work Like a Dog Day Hunting Lila by Sarah Alderson
7. National Relaxation Day Dead Silence by Kimberly Derting
8. Best Friends Day Uncommon Criminals by Ally Carter
✔ 9. Be An Angel Day
10. Readers Choice: What a Boy Wants by Nyrae Dawn
August Monthly Challenge3/? Read
1. "A" is for August:Anne Calhoun - Liberating Lacey
2. Member of the Month: Tina "coffee and books" - Leave Me Breathless
3. Geography:Wealthy Heroine - Off Limits
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st):
5. National Night Out:Black cover- The Awakening 8/3
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): work together -Fixed on You
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15):Vacation- Surf's Up 7/2 (3.5*)
8. Best Friends Day (August 15):Friends to lovers- Just One Kiss 7/1 (3.5*)
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd):Main character asks for help- Uncharted
10. Readers Choice:
In for 10 as usual.4/10 Complete
1. "A" is for August: Arshad Ahsanuddin Sunset finished 8/3 4*
2. Member of the Month (2010): Monte's Marines
3. Geography (Wealthy): No Fear
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Three Fates
5. National Night Out (August 3rd): Shift finished 8/4 5*
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Stars & Stripes (re-read)
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Unrequited finished 8/1 4*
8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Enduring Instincts
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Broken Angel
10. Readers Choice: Freefall finished 8/2 5*
2013 August Monthly Challenge3/10 Completed
01. "A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
The Autumn Lord by Susan Sizemore
OR
The Autumn Bride by Anne Gracie
OR
Mate Claimed by Jennifer Ashley
02. Member of the Month: Tina "coffee and books" - Tina"coffee and books" has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Please read a book from any of Tina "coffee and books"'s shelves or a book published in 2010.
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kentucky.
Fun Facts about Kentucky:
A. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant owned and operated by Colonel Sanders is located in Corbin.
B. Kentucky is the state where both Abraham Lincoln, President of the Union, and Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, were born. They were born less than one hundred miles and one year apart.
C. More than $6 billion worth of gold is held in the underground vaults of Fort Knox. This is the largest amount of gold stored anywhere in the world.
You may also read a book that is set in a food industry or where food plays an important part in the story, or where a main character is involved in politics, or where one of the main character is wealthy.
04. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Read a romance novel or a book with a female on the cover.
Thunder Creek by Jill Gregory
05. National Night Out (August 3rd): Read a book where the main characters meet at a bar, nightclub or at a party or a book with a black cover.
Tall Tales and Wedding Veils by Jane Graves
06. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Read a book where the main characters work together or read a book with a dog on the cover.
Blackbird Lake by Jill Gregory
OR
Highlander for the Holidays by Janet Chapman
07. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a novella or read a book you've been meaning to get to or read a book where a main character is on vacation.
08. Best Friends Day (August 15): Read a book with a friends to lovers theme or where a friend plays an important role in the book.
The Newcomer by Robyn Carr
09. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Read a book with angels or one that has angels in the book title/series title or read a book where a main character does something nice or helps someone in need (can be physical help or emotional help).
The Angel Knight by Susan King
OR
The Angel and the Highlander by Donna Fletcher
10. Readers Choice:
The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn
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I'm in for 8.2/8 Read
1. A for August: Against the Wind by Kat Martin
2. Hi Tina! Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews
3. Girlfriend's Day:
4. National Night Out: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
5. Work Like a Dog Day:
6. National Relaxation Day: Unclaimed by Courtney Milan
7. Best Friends Day: Undead and Uneasy by MaryJanice Davidson
8. My Choice: TBD
Unread
Read:
In for 10 as usual.4/10 Complete
1. "A" is for August: Arshad Ahsanuddin Sunset finished 8/3 4*
2. Member of the Month (2010): Monte's Marines finished 8/5 3*
3. Geography (Wealthy): No Fear
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Three Fates
5. National Night Out (August 3rd): Shift finished 8/4 5*
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Stars & Stripes (re-read)
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Unrequited finished 8/1 4*
8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Enduring Instincts
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Broken Angel
10. Readers Choice: Freefall finished 8/2 5*
Read: 2/51. "A" is for August: Beautiful Boys by Anne Cain
2. Member of the Month: Nine-Tenths of the Law (2010) 8/3/13 ★★✩✩✩
5. National Night Out (August 3rd): A Solid Core of Alpha
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Body and Soul
10. Readers Choice: Where He Ends and I Begin 8/4/13 ★★★✩✩
August 2013 RRRC Challenge2/10 books read
1. Author (Ashley) - Rock Chick Revolution
2. Tina's shelves - Biting Bad
3. Kentucky - Wanting - 8/5/13, ★★★
4. Romance - Parting Shot
5. Black cover - The Hanover Square Affair
6. Dog cover - Catch of the Day - 8/4/13, ★★★★½
7. Novella - How to Raise an Honest Rabbit
8. Friends-to-Lovers - Wake Me Up Inside
9. Help others - Reasons I Fell for the Funny Fat Friend
10. Reader's choice - Playing for Keeps
Romance Readers Reading Challenges DONEDuration: August 1 - 31, 2013
3/10 read1. A is for August: After Dark
2. Member of the Month (Tina): Friday Night Jamie
3. Geography: Heartstrings
4. Girlfriend's Day:
5. National Night Out: Ruffskin
6. Work Like a Dog Day:
7. National Relaxation Day:
8. Best Friends Day: The Riddle of the Sands
9. Be an Angel Day: On Death’s Wings
10. Readers Choice: Lesser Evils
Romance Readers Reading ChallengesAugust Monthly Challenge
Duration: 8/1/13 - 8/31/13
8/10 Completed
1. "A" is for August: The Greek Tycoon's Unexpected Wife (In the Greek Tycoon's Bed) by Annie West. Completed 8/4/13 **** (4 Stars)
2. Member of the Month: Tina "coffee and books" - Sneaking a Peek by Eden Summers.
3. Geography (Setting in Kentucky): Always the Last to Know by Crystal Bowling. Completed 8/5/13 ***** (5 Stars)
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Untouched by Anna Campbell.
5. National Night Out (August 3rd): Last Call by Olivia Brynn. Completed 8/1/13 ***** (5 Stars)
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Henry by Andria Large. Completed 8/6/13 ***** (5 Stars)
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Zero to Sexy by Jan Springer. Completed 8/6/13 *** (3 Stars)
8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Sin City Tryst by Kim Tiffany. Completed 8/4/13 **** (4 Stars)
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Angel Baby by Leslie Kelly. Completed 8/2/13 **** (4 Stars)
10. Readers Choice: An Unexpected Bride by Shadonna Richards. Completed 8/3/13 ** (2 Stars)
In for 10 as usual.5/10 Complete
1. "A" is for August: Arshad Ahsanuddin Sunset finished 8/3 4*
2. Member of the Month (2010): Monte's Marines finished 8/5 3*
3. Geography (Wealthy): No Fear
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Three Fates
5. National Night Out (August 3rd): Shift finished 8/4 5*
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Set Ablaze finished 8/5 2*
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Unrequited finished 8/1 4*
8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Enduring Instincts
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Broken Angel
10. Readers Choice: Freefall finished 8/2 5*
Romance Readers Reading Challenges
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08/10
1. "A" is for August: Talking Dirty with the CEO by Jackie Ashenden ✔ ★★★★★ 18/08
2. Member of the Month: One Hot Winter's Night by Serenity Woods ✔ ★★★★★ 26/08
3. Geography~Food: A Slice of Love by Andrew Grey
4. Girlfriend's Day: The Sweet One by Andi Anderson ✔ ★★★✩✩ 15/08
5. National Night Out: Behind the Mask by Megan Derr ✔ ★★★★★ 13/08
6. Work Like a Dog Day: Private Confessions by Lori Borrill ✔ ★★★★★ 17/08
7. National Relaxation Day: Morningstar by S.L. Armstrong ✔ ★★★✩✩ 17/08
8. Best Friends Day: The Prince Who Never Smiled by Pepper Espinoza ✔ ★★★★✩ 14/08
9. Be An Angel Day: Rearranging Stars by Diane Adams ✔ ★★★★✩ 17/08
10. Reader's Choice: Hidden Treasure by V.B. Kildaire