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message 151: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments RRRC November 2013 Challenge


3/5 Completed

1. 'N' is for November: Nalini Singh - Archangel's Legion 7/11/13 ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month: Suzanne: Dark Currents
3. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): Broken Homes 9/11/13 ★★★★
4. Red Planet Day (November 28): Keeping Secret
5. Reader's Choice: Ghost Hunter 12/11/13 ★★★★★

Archangel's Legion (Guild Hunter, #6) by Nalini Singh Dark Currents (Agent of Hel, #1) by Jacqueline Carey Broken Homes (Peter Grant, #4) by Ben Aaronovitch Keeping Secret (Secret McQueen, #4) by Sierra Dean Ghost Hunter (Harmony #3) by Jayne Castle


message 152: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments 2013 November Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1 ~ November 30, 2013
4/10 Read

1. 'N' is for..:
Elisabeth Naughton, Marked
2. Hi Suzanne!: Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson 11/5 ✯✯✯✯½
3. Geography~Montana: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 11/4 ✯✯✯✯½
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: Graceling by Kristin Cashore 11/12 ✯✯✯½
5. Guy Fawke's Day: Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley ✯✯✯✯
6. Saxophone Day: Lean on Me by Cherise Sinclair
7. Tongue Twister Day: Branded as Trouble by Lorelei James
8. Red Planet Day: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
9. Happy Thanksgiving!: Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian
10. It's My Party!: Bed, Breakfast and You by Maddie James

Marked by Elisabeth Naughton Comanche Moon (Comanche, #1) by Catherine Anderson Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega, #2) by Patricia Briggs Graceling (Graceling Realm, #1) by Kristin Cashore Rock Chick (Rock Chick, #1) by Kristen Ashley Lean on Me (Masters of the Shadowlands, #4) by Cherise Sinclair Branded as Trouble (Rough Riders, #6) by Lorelei James Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) by J.R. Ward Deeper Than Midnight (Midnight Breed, #9) by Lara Adrian Bed, Breakfast and You by Maddie James


Tina "IRead2Escape" (tinar1121) | 1292 comments November Monthly Challenge
5/10 Completed

1. 'N' is for November: ~ Dark Witch by Nora Roberts 11/8 3.5 Stars

2. .Member of the Month: Suzanne ~ Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks

3. Geography: ~ The Cowboy Imports a Bride by Cora Seton

4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd): ~ Rock Chick Revolution by Kristen Ashley

5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): ~ Highland Master by Hannah Howell

6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): ~ The Cowboy's Christmas Baby by Carolyn Brown

7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): ~ Accidental Cowgirl: A Loveswept Contemporary Romance by Maggie McGinnis 11/9 4.5 Stars

8. Red Planet Day (November 28): ~ Delectable by Adrianne Lee 11/9 (4 Stars)

9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): ~ Kissing Under The Mistletoe by Bella Andre

10. Reader's Choice: ~ Jagged by Kristen Ashley 11/5 (4.5 Stars)

BONUS: ~ Texas Two Step by Cynthia D'Alba 11/11 (4 Stars)

Dark Witch (The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy, #1) by Nora Roberts Highlander Most Wanted (The Montgomerys and Armstrongs, #2) by Maya Banks The Cowboy Imports a Bride (The Cowboys of Chance Creek, #3) by Cora Seton Rock Chick Revolution (Rock Chick, #8) by Kristen Ashley Highland Master (Murray Family, #19) by Hannah Howell The Cowboy's Christmas Baby (Cowboys & Brides, #2) by Carolyn Brown Accidental Cowgirl A Loveswept Contemporary Romance by Maggie McGinnis Delectable by Adrianne Lee Kissing Under The Mistletoe (The Sullivans, #10) by Bella Andre Jagged (Colorado Mountain, #5) by Kristen Ashley Texas Two Step (Texas Montgomery Mavericks #1) by Cynthia D'Alba


message 154: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments Please stop by Ask An Author today, and ask Chrissy Anderson a question. You could win either The Life List or The Unexpected List.

Chrissy has based The Life List on her bucket list...and what she decides to do with that list. Stop by and chat, and find out why that bucket list may have gone out the window ;)

Here's the link to Chrissy's thread -
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


message 155: by Katie (new)

Katie | 2083 comments 2/10 read


1. N is for November - Nicole Wilkinson - In Darkness Dwells
2. Member of the Month - The Ugly Duchess
3. Geography - Welcome Home, Cowboy
4. Sadie Hawkins Day - It Had to Be You
5. Guy Fawke's Day - Pressure Head - 11/12
6. National Saxophone Day - The Replacement Guitarist
7. International Tongue Twister Day - Lost Star
8. Red Planet Day - The Red Heart - 11/12
9. Happy Thanksgiving - Sacrificed
10. Reader's Choice - Christmas Dinner at Reynolds Hall

In Darkness Dwells by Nicole Wilkinson The Ugly Duchess (Fairy Tales, #4) by Eloisa James Welcome Home, Cowboy by Eden Cole It Had to Be You (Chicago Stars, #1) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Pressure Head by J.L. Merrow The Replacement Guitarist (The Replacement Guitarist, #1) by Lori Toland Lost Star (Interstellar Service & Discipline, #3) by Morgan Hawke The Red Heart by Isabelle Rowan Sacrificed (Little Boy Lost, #6) by J.P. Barnaby Christmas Dinner at Reynolds Hall (With or Without, #3.1) by J.L. Langley


message 156: by Mary Ann (new)

Mary Ann (mgilbert1112) | 167 comments I'm in again!
5/10 Completed

1. 'N' is for November: Wait For Me by Elizabeth Naughten 11/7
2. Member of the Month: Dark Lover
3. Geography (Montana): Undeniable 11/11
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: Out of Line 11/10
5. Guy Fawke's Day: The Dark Light of Day
6. National Saxophone Day: Rock the Heart
7. International Tongue Twister Day: Avoiding Commitment
8. Red Planet Day: Red Hill11/5
9. Happy Thanksgiving: The Bird Day Battalion11/6
10. Reader's Choice: Selling Scarlett


message 157: by Julie (new)

Julie | 10 comments 1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. .Member of the Month: Suzanne- Suzanne has been a member of the RRRC since April 2011. Here is the link to Suzanne's shelves - HERE Please read a book from any of Suzanne's shelves or a book published in 2011 or any year in the month of April.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Montana.

Fun & Crazy Facts about Montana:

★It is illegal to have a sheep in the cab of your truck without a chaperone.
★The official state animal of Montana is the Grizzly Bear.
★It is illegal for unmarried women to fish alone in Montana.

BONUS:You can also read a book with a bear on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a Fisherman. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.

4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd): This is the holiday where the girl asks the guy to the dance. Read a book where the heroine is the pursuer or has what is typically a "man's" job (fireman, construction worker, etc). Or is a dancer or goes to a dance.

5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): Guy Fawke's had his plot foiled when he tried to blow up British Parliament in 1605. Read a book where a character works with explosives or an explosion plays a major role in the plot line. OR the book is set in England or one of the characters are British.

6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): Also known as the "baby making music" instrument. Read a book about music or a musician. OR where there is an unplanned pregnancy.

7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): Read a book where a tornado is a part of the plot or the character is flexible or contortionist (twister). OR read erotica or an erotic romance (tongue).

8. Red Planet Day (November 28): Read a book where a character is a scientist or interested in planets. OR Read a book that is red or has red in the title.

9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): Read a book where the characters have a large gathering of friends or family. Or where turkeys are a part of the plot. Or where the character has something big and obvious to be thankful for (having their life saved, something they've worked hard for or really needed to come through, etc.)

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

Until November (Until, #1) by Aurora Rose Reynolds Finished Nov. 3
Against the Ropes (Against the Ropes, #1) by Sarah Castille Finished Nov. 7
Falling for the Ghost of You by Nicole Christie Finished Nov. 12
I have completed the three that I have signed up for.


message 158: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments RRRC November 2013 Challenge


4/5 Completed

1. 'N' is for November: Nalini Singh - Archangel's Legion 7/11/13 ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month: Suzanne: Dark Currents 13/11/13 ★★★★
3. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): Broken Homes 9/11/13 ★★★★
4. Red Planet Day (November 28): Keeping Secret
5. Reader's Choice: Ghost Hunter 12/11/13 ★★★★★

Archangel's Legion (Guild Hunter, #6) by Nalini Singh Dark Currents (Agent of Hel, #1) by Jacqueline Carey Broken Homes (Peter Grant, #4) by Ben Aaronovitch Keeping Secret (Secret McQueen, #4) by Sierra Dean Ghost Hunter (Harmony #3) by Jayne Castle


message 159: by Joann (new)

Joann | 973 comments I'm in for 6 this month.

RRRC November 2013 Monthly Challenge

Duration: November 1, 2013 - November 30, 2013

4/6 Read


1. 'N' is for November: Firespell by Chloe Neill
2. Member of the Month - Suzanne: Darkness Rising by Keri Arthur, 11.10.13 ★★★
3. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): The Boleyn King by Laura Andersen
4. Red Planet Day (November 28): Blood Red by Heather Graham, 11.13.13 ★★★★
5. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): Thankless in Death by J.D. Robb, 11.02.13 ★★★★
6. Reader's Choice: Incarnation by Emma Cornwall, 11.06.13 ★★★★1/2

Firespell (Dark Elite, #1) by Chloe Neill Darkness Rising (Dark Angels, #2) by Keri Arthur The Boleyn King (The Boleyn Trilogy, #1) by Laura Andersen Blood Red by Heather Graham Thankless in Death (In Death, #37) by J.D. Robb Incarnation by Emma Cornwall


message 160: by Fran, Moderator (last edited Nov 13, 2013 04:53AM) (new)

Fran | 12278 comments Today is the last day Chrissy Anderson will be here at Ask An Author, Win A Book to chat with us and give away several of her ebooks.


Please stop by Ask An Author today, and ask Chrissy Anderson a question. You could win either The Life List or The Unexpected List.

Chrissy has based The Life List on her bucket list...and what she decides to do with that list. Stop by and chat, and find out why that bucket list may have gone out the window ;)

Here's the link to Chrissy's thread -
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


Have a great day everyone! It's a very cold 25 degrees Fahrenheit here in NY this morning!


message 161: by Katie (new)

Katie | 2083 comments 4/10 read


1. N is for November - Nicole Wilkinson - In Darkness Dwells
2. Member of the Month - The Ugly Duchess
3. Geography - Welcome Home, Cowboy
4. Sadie Hawkins Day - It Had to Be You
5. Guy Fawke's Day - Pressure Head - 11/12
6. National Saxophone Day - The Replacement Guitarist
7. International Tongue Twister Day - Lost Star
8. Red Planet Day - The Red Heart - 11/12
9. Happy Thanksgiving - Sacrificed - 11/13
10. Reader's Choice - Christmas Dinner at Reynolds Hall - 11/13

In Darkness Dwells by Nicole Wilkinson The Ugly Duchess (Fairy Tales, #4) by Eloisa James Welcome Home, Cowboy by Eden Cole It Had to Be You (Chicago Stars, #1) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Pressure Head by J.L. Merrow The Replacement Guitarist (The Replacement Guitarist, #1) by Lori Toland Lost Star (Interstellar Service & Discipline, #3) by Morgan Hawke The Red Heart by Isabelle Rowan Sacrificed (Little Boy Lost, #6) by J.P. Barnaby Christmas Dinner at Reynolds Hall (With or Without, #3.1) by J.L. Langley


message 162: by Jojo (new)

Jojo | 1010 comments November Reading Challenge

8/10

1. 'N' is for November: Night Flight by Donna Ball - 09/11/13
2. Member of the Month - Suzanne: Lady Maggie's Secret Scandal by Grace Burrowes - 06/11/13
3. Geography - Montana: Crime Scene At Cardwell Ranch by B J Daniels - 07/11/13
4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd): Ridiculous by D L Carter - 11/11/13
5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn - 01/11/13
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th):
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): Delicate Freakn' Flower by Eve Langlais - 12/11/13
8. Red Planet Day (November 28): Reluctant Protector by Nana Malone - 10/11/13
9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): Futures and Frosting by Tara Sivec - 04/11/13
10. Reader's Choice:

Night Flight by Donna Ball Lady Maggie's Secret Scandal (The Duke's Daughters, #2; Windham, #5) by Grace Burrowes Crime Scene At Cardwell Ranch (Cardwell Ranch #1) by B.J. Daniels Ridiculous by D.L. Carter The Sum of All Kisses (Smythe-Smith Quartet, #3) by Julia Quinn Delicate Freakn' Flower (Freakn' Shifters #1) by Eve Langlais Reluctant Protector (Protectors, #1) by Nana Malone Futures and Frosting (Chocolate Lovers, #2) by Tara Sivec


message 163: by LaurLa (new)

LaurLa | 5085 comments November 2013 Monthly Challenge:
In for 10 - 4/10 complete


✔1. 'N' is for November: Naughty but Nice - Shalvis, Jill -- READ - 11.12 - 3.5*
✔2. Member of the Month: Catering to the Italian Playboy - Tumlin, Tamelia (Suzanne's shelves) -- READ - 11.07 - 3.5*
3. Geography: Crime Scene At Cardwell Ranch - Daniels, B.J. (Montana setting)
✔4. Sadie Hawkins Day: The Opportunist - Tarryn Fisher (heroine as pursuer) -- READ - 11.04 - 4*
5. Guy Fawke's Day: The Edge of Courage - Levine, Elaine (explosion as plot point)
6. National Saxophone Day: Tempt Me - Cunning, Olivia (musician)
7. Tongue Twister: How to Misbehave - Knox, Ruthie (tornado)
✔8. Red Planet Day: Dirty Red - Fisher, Tarryn (red in title) -- READ - 11.05 - 4*
9. Happy Thanksgiving: Redneck Romeo - James, Lorelei (large family)
10. Reader's Choice: Justice at Cardwell Ranch - Daniels, B.J.
Cardwell Ranch Trespasser - Daniels, B.J.


Tina "IRead2Escape" (tinar1121) | 1292 comments Julie wrote: "1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. .Member of the Month: Suzanne- Suzanne has been a member of the RRRC since ..."


Congrats, Julie! Great job!


Tina "IRead2Escape" (tinar1121) | 1292 comments You guys are doing great!


message 166: by Tina "IRead2Escape" (last edited Nov 19, 2013 07:14AM) (new)

Tina "IRead2Escape" (tinar1121) | 1292 comments November Monthly Challenge
7/10 Completed

1. 'N' is for November: ~ Dark Witch by Nora Roberts 11/8 3.5 Stars

2. .Member of the Month: Suzanne ~ Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks 11/17 (4.5 Stars)

3. Geography: ~ The Cowboy Imports a Bride by Cora Seton 11/13 4 Stars

4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd): ~ Rock Chick Revolution by Kristen Ashley

5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): ~ Highland Master by Hannah Howell

6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): ~ The Cowboy's Christmas Baby by Carolyn Brown

7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): ~ Accidental Cowgirl: A Loveswept Contemporary Romance by Maggie McGinnis 11/9 4.5 Stars

8. Red Planet Day (November 28): ~ Delectable by Adrianne Lee 11/9 (4 Stars)

9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): ~ Kissing Under The Mistletoe by Bella Andre

10. Reader's Choice: ~ Jagged by Kristen Ashley 11/5 (4.5 Stars)

BONUS: ~ Texas Two Step by Cynthia D'Alba 11/11 (4 Stars)

Dark Witch (The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy, #1) by Nora Roberts Highlander Most Wanted (The Montgomerys and Armstrongs, #2) by Maya Banks The Cowboy Imports a Bride (The Cowboys of Chance Creek, #3) by Cora Seton Rock Chick Revolution (Rock Chick, #8) by Kristen Ashley Highland Master (Murray Family, #19) by Hannah Howell The Cowboy's Christmas Baby (Cowboys & Brides, #2) by Carolyn Brown Accidental Cowgirl A Loveswept Contemporary Romance by Maggie McGinnis Delectable by Adrianne Lee Kissing Under The Mistletoe (The Sullivans, #10) by Bella Andre Jagged (Colorado Mountain, #5) by Kristen Ashley Texas Two Step (Texas Montgomery Mavericks #1) by Cynthia D'Alba


message 167: by Kaity (last edited Nov 14, 2013 09:53PM) (new)

Kaity | 492 comments I've been working on this challenge, first post though :)

6/11 Completed

1. 'N' is for November:
2. Member of the Month: The Look of Love by Bella Andre (Nov 8 - 2011)
3. Geography:
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter (Nov 5 - Pursuer/Man's Job)
5. Guy Fawke's Day: Black Ice by Anne Stuart (Nov 14 - Explosion)
6. National Saxophone Day: Stay With Me by Elyssa Patrick (Nov 13 - Musician)
7. International Tongue Twister Day:
8. Red Planet Day:
9. Happy Thanksgiving: Christmas Romance (Nov 6 - Thankful)
10. Reader's Choice: Accordance by Shelly Crane (Nov 2)
Bonus:

The Look of Love (The Sullivans, #1) by Bella Andre I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You (Gallagher Girls, #1) by Ally Carter Black Ice (Ice, #1) by Anne Stuart Stay With Me (With Me, #1) by Elyssa Patrick Christmas Romance by Danica Winters Accordance (Significance, #2) by Shelly Crane


message 168: by TM (new)

TM 3/3 Completed

2. Member of the Month (Suzanne)/Published April 2011:
Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson
Finished Nov 14. *****

8. Red Planet Day:
Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec
Finished Nov 11. *****!

10. Reader's Choice
Wallbanger by Alice Clayton
Finished Nov 5. ****

Playing for Keeps (Neighbor from Hell, #1) by R.L. Mathewson Seduction and Snacks (Chocolate Lovers, #1) by Tara Sivec Wallbanger by Alice Clayton


message 169: by Susan (new)

Susan (scoutmomskf) | 1842 comments 7/10




1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
A Night Like This (Smythe-Smith Quartet, #2) by Julia Quinn A Night Like This - Julia Quinn (Avon - June 2012) - Nov 4

2. .Member of the Month: Suzanne- Suzanne has been a member of the RRRC since April 2011. Here is the link to Suzanne's shelves - HERE Please read a book from any of Suzanne's shelves or a book published in 2011 or any year in the month of April.
Lady Maggie's Secret Scandal (The Duke's Daughters, #2; Windham, #5) by Grace Burrowes Lady Maggie's Secret Scandal - Grace Burrowes (Sourcebooks Casablanca - May 2012) - Nov 10

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Montana.

Fun & Crazy Facts about Montana:

★It is illegal to have a sheep in the cab of your truck without a chaperone.
★The official state animal of Montana is the Grizzly Bear.
★It is illegal for unmarried women to fish alone in Montana.

BONUS:You can also read a book with a bear on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a Fisherman. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.
A Maverick under the Mistletoe by Brenda Harlen A Maverick Under the Mistletoe - Brenda Harlen (HSE #2293 - Nov 2013) - Nov 2

4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd): This is the holiday where the girl asks the guy to the dance. Read a book where the heroine is the pursuer or has what is typically a "man's" job (fireman, construction worker, etc). Or is a dancer or goes to a dance.
The Newcomer (Thunder Point #2) by Robyn Carr The Newcomer - Robyn Carr (Mira - June 2013) (Coast Guard helo pilot) - Nov 7

5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): Guy Fawke's had his plot foiled when he tried to blow up British Parliament in 1605. Read a book where a character works with explosives or an explosion plays a major role in the plot line. OR the book is set in England or one of the characters are British.
Always a Temptress (The Drake's Rakes #3) by Eileen Dreyer Always a Temptress - Eileen Dreyer (Forever - Oct 2011) (England) - Nov 3

6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): Also known as the "baby making music" instrument. Read a book about music or a musician. OR where there is an unplanned pregnancy.
The Baby Made at Christmas by Lilian Darcy The Baby Made at Christmas - Lilian Darcy (HSE #2297 - Nov 2013) - Nov 14

7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): Read a book where a tornado is a part of the plot or the character is flexible or contortionist (twister). OR read erotica or an erotic romance (tongue).

8. Red Planet Day (November 28): Read a book where a character is a scientist or interested in planets. OR Read a book that is red or has red in the title.
Ishmael by Barbara Hambly Star Trek: Ishmael - Barbara Hambly (Pocket - May 1985) (scientist/space traveler) - Nov 8

9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): Read a book where the characters have a large gathering of friends or family. Or where turkeys are a part of the plot. Or where the character has something big and obvious to be thankful for (having their life saved, something they've worked hard for or really needed to come through, etc.)

10. Reader's Choice:


Tina "IRead2Escape" (tinar1121) | 1292 comments KarenA wrote: "3/3 Completed

2. Member of the Month (Suzanne)/Published April 2011:
Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson
Finished Nov 14. *****

8. Red Planet Day:
Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec
Finished Nov ..."


Congratulations! Way to go!


message 171: by Logan (new)

Logan (loganturner) | 961 comments Updated post #123.

Completed 5/5 - DONE!

4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd): Gameboard of the Gods (bodyguard) - 11/12/13

5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): Crocodile on the Sandbank (British characters) - 11/7/13

7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): Fifty Shades of Grey - 11/14/13

9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): The Litter of the Law - 11/14/13

10. Reader's Choice: The Burning Sky - 11/10/13


message 172: by KarenF (new)

KarenF (cleocleveland) | 1099 comments I'm in. I'll start with 5.

4/5 Read

N for November: Archangel's Legion by Nalini Singh 11/16/13
Hi Suzanne! Blood Bound by Rachel Vincent
Guy Fawkes Day: Duke of Midnight by Elizabeth Hoyt 11/3/13
Red Planet Day: Rumor Has It by Jill Shalvis (science teacher) 11/13/13
My Choice: Binding the Shadows by Jenn Bennett 11/2/13

Unread: Blood Bound (Unbound, #1) by Rachel Vincent

Read: Binding the Shadows (Arcadia Bell, #3) by Jenn Bennett Duke of Midnight (Maiden Lane, #6) by Elizabeth Hoyt Rumor Has It (Animal Magnetism, #4) by Jill Shalvis Archangel's Legion (Guild Hunter, #6) by Nalini Singh


message 173: by Bookchaser (new)

Bookchaser | 2019 comments November 2013 Monthly Challenge


7/10 Completed

01. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
The Pride of Jared MacKade by Nora Roberts 11/02/11
02. Member of the Month: Suzanne - Suzanne has been a member of the RRRC since April 2011. Please read a book from any of Suzanne's shelves or a book published in 2011 or any year in the month of April.
Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas 11/11/13
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Montana.
Big Sky Wedding by Linda Lael Miller 11/16/13
04. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3): This is the holiday where the girl asks the guy to the dance. Read a book where the heroine is the pursuer or has what is typically a "man's" job (fireman, construction worker, etc). Or one of the main characters is a dancer or goes to a dance.
Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich 11/02/13
05. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5): Guy Fawke's had his plot foiled when he tried to blow up British Parliament in 1605. Read a book where a character works with explosives or an explosion plays a major role in the plot line. OR the book is set in England or one of the characters are British.
The Holding by Claudia Dain 11/07/13
06. National Saxophone Day (November 6): Also known as the "baby making music" instrument. Read a book about music or a musician. OR where there is an unplanned pregnancy.
A Seaside Christmas by Sherryl Woods
OR
Cold Night, Warm Stranger by Jill Gregory
07. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7): Read a book where a tornado is a part of the plot or the character is flexible or contortionist (twister). OR Read erotica or an erotic romance.
Fire Dancer by Ann Maxwell
08. Red Planet Day (November 28): Read a book where a character is a scientist or interested in planets. OR Read a book that is red or has red in the title.
The Fall of Shane MacKade by Nora Roberts 11/11/13
09. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28): Read a book where the characters have a large gathering of friends or family. Or where turkeys are a part of the plot. Or where the character has something big and obvious to be thankful for (having their life saved, something they've worked hard for or really needed to come through, etc.)
The Heart of Devin MacKade by Nora Roberts 11/04/13
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Proposal by Mary Balogh
OR
Reese's Bride by Kat Martin
OR
Then Came You by Lisa Kleypas
OR
Fireside by Susan Wiggs

BONUS: Fun & Crazy Facts about Montana:
★It is illegal to have a sheep in the cab of your truck without a chaperone.
★The official state animal of Montana is the Grizzly Bear.
★It is illegal for unmarried women to fish alone in Montana.
You can also read a book with a bear on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a Fisherman. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.

The Pride of Jared MacKade (The MacKade Brothers, #2) by Nora Roberts Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas Big Sky Wedding (Parable, Montana, #5) by Linda Lael Miller Plum Lucky (Stephanie Plum, #13.5) by Janet Evanovich The Holding (The Medieval Knight Series #1) by Claudia Dain XXX A Seaside Christmas (Chesapeake Shores #10) by Sherryl Woods XXX Cold Night, Warm Stranger by Jill Gregory XXX Fire Dancer (Dancer, #1) by Ann Maxwell XXX The Fall of Shane MacKade (The MacKade Brothers, #4) by Nora Roberts The Heart of Devin MacKade (The MacKade Brothers, #3) by Nora Roberts XXX The Proposal (The Survivors' Club #1) by Mary Balogh XXX Reese's Bride (Bride's Trilogy, #2) by Kat Martin XXX Then Came You (Gamblers, #1) by Lisa Kleypas XXX Fireside (Lakeshore Chronicles, #5) by Susan Wiggs XXX


message 174: by NayNay (new)

NayNay finished my challenge...happy reading!!

1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
The Villa Girls by Nicky Pellegrino The Villa Girls by Nicky Pellegrino 11/02/13 ****

2. Member of the Month: Suzanne, read a book from any of Suzanne's shelves or a book published in 2011 or any year in the month of April.
Moloka'i by Alan Brennert Moloka'i by Alan Brennert 11/06/13 ****

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Montana.
Winter Range A Novel by Claire Davis Winter Range by Claire Davis 11/16/13 ****

4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd): Read a book where the heroine is the pursuer or has what is typically a "man's" job (fireman, construction worker, etc). Or one of the main characters is a dancer or goes to a dance.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 11/07/13 ***** (goes to a ball)

5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): Read a book where a character works with explosives or an explosion plays a major role in the plot line. OR the book is set in England or one of the characters are British.
The Wedding Officer A Novel of Culinary Seduction by Anthony Capella The Wedding Officer by Anthony Capella 11/03/13 **** (British Soldiers)

6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): Read a book about music or a musician. OR where there is an unplanned pregnancy.
Rutherford Park by Elizabeth Cooke Rutherford Park by Elizabeth Cooke 11/10/13 ***

7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): Read a book where a tornado is a part of the plot or the character is flexible or contortionist (twister). OR Read erotica or an erotic romance (tongue).
The Widow's Protector (Conard County, #29) by Rachel Lee The Widow's Protector by Rachel Lee 11/12/13 **** (tornado)

8. Red Planet Day (November 28): Read a book where a character is a scientist or interested in planets. OR Read a book that is red or has red in the title.
The Scroll of Seduction by Gioconda Belli The Scroll of Seduction by Gioconda Belli 11/08/13 ****

9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): Read a book where the characters have a large gathering of friends or family. Or where turkeys are a part of the plot. Or where the character has something big and obvious to be thankful for (having their life saved, something they've worked hard for or really needed to come through, etc.)
The Iron Witch (The Iron Witch, #1) by Karen Mahoney The Iron Witch by Karen Mahoney 11/06/13 **** (party with friends)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Postmistress by Sarah Blake The Postmistress by Sarah Blake 11/01/13 ***


message 175: by Susan (new)

Susan (scoutmomskf) | 1842 comments 8/10




1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
A Night Like This (Smythe-Smith Quartet, #2) by Julia Quinn A Night Like This - Julia Quinn (Avon - June 2012) - Nov 4

2. .Member of the Month: Suzanne- Suzanne has been a member of the RRRC since April 2011. Here is the link to Suzanne's shelves - HERE Please read a book from any of Suzanne's shelves or a book published in 2011 or any year in the month of April.
Lady Maggie's Secret Scandal (The Duke's Daughters, #2; Windham, #5) by Grace Burrowes Lady Maggie's Secret Scandal - Grace Burrowes (Sourcebooks Casablanca - May 2012) - Nov 10

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Montana.

Fun & Crazy Facts about Montana:

★It is illegal to have a sheep in the cab of your truck without a chaperone.
★The official state animal of Montana is the Grizzly Bear.
★It is illegal for unmarried women to fish alone in Montana.

BONUS:You can also read a book with a bear on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a Fisherman. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.
A Maverick under the Mistletoe by Brenda Harlen A Maverick Under the Mistletoe - Brenda Harlen (HSE #2293 - Nov 2013) - Nov 2

4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd): This is the holiday where the girl asks the guy to the dance. Read a book where the heroine is the pursuer or has what is typically a "man's" job (fireman, construction worker, etc). Or is a dancer or goes to a dance.
The Newcomer (Thunder Point #2) by Robyn Carr The Newcomer - Robyn Carr (Mira - June 2013) (Coast Guard helo pilot) - Nov 7

5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): Guy Fawke's had his plot foiled when he tried to blow up British Parliament in 1605. Read a book where a character works with explosives or an explosion plays a major role in the plot line. OR the book is set in England or one of the characters are British.
Always a Temptress (The Drake's Rakes #3) by Eileen Dreyer Always a Temptress - Eileen Dreyer (Forever - Oct 2011) (England) - Nov 3

6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): Also known as the "baby making music" instrument. Read a book about music or a musician. OR where there is an unplanned pregnancy.
The Baby Made at Christmas by Lilian Darcy The Baby Made at Christmas - Lilian Darcy (HSE #2297 - Nov 2013) - Nov 14

7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): Read a book where a tornado is a part of the plot or the character is flexible or contortionist (twister). OR read erotica or an erotic romance (tongue).

8. Red Planet Day (November 28): Read a book where a character is a scientist or interested in planets. OR Read a book that is red or has red in the title.
Ishmael by Barbara Hambly Star Trek: Ishmael - Barbara Hambly (Pocket - May 1985) (scientist/space traveler) - Nov 8

9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): Read a book where the characters have a large gathering of friends or family. Or where turkeys are a part of the plot. Or where the character has something big and obvious to be thankful for (having their life saved, something they've worked hard for or really needed to come through, etc.)
Thanksgiving Daddy (Conard County #35) by Rachel Lee Thanksgiving Daddy - Rachel Lee (HSE #2295 - Nov 2013) (Thanksgiving dinner) - Nov 16

10. Reader's Choice:


message 176: by Angela (last edited Nov 17, 2013 12:29AM) (new)

Angela (angieerickson) | 439 comments Romance Readers Reading Challenges DONE!
November 1 - 30, 2013

'N' is for November: Angels of Darkness, Nalini Singh NOV 1
Member of the Month: Suzanne 2011): Ghost Story, Jim Butcher NOV 15
Geography (Outdoors): One Foot in the Grave, Jeaniene Frost NOV 6
Sadie Hawkins Day (Girl Persues Guy): Awaken, Meg Cabot NOV 5
Guy Fawke's Day (Boom): Four to Score, Janet Evanovich NOV 9
National Saxophone Day (Unplanned Pregnancy): Blood Bound, Rachel Vincent NOV 3
Tongue Twister Day (Flexible): Changes, Jim Butcher NOV 13
Red Planet Day (Red in Title): High Five, Janet Evanovich NOV 11
Happy Thanksgiving (Large Family Meal): Heart of Venom, Jennifer Estep NOV 7
Reader's Choice: Cold Days, Jim Butcher NOV 17
Dark Lover, JR Ward NOV 2
Angels of Darkness (Alphas, #0.5; Guild Hunter, #3.5; The Guardians, #7.5; Samaria) by Ilona Andrews Ghost Story (The Dresden Files, #13) by Jim Butcher One Foot in the Grave (Night Huntress, #2) by Jeaniene Frost Awaken (Abandon Trilogy, #3) by Meg Cabot Four to Score (Stephanie Plum, #4) by Janet Evanovich Blood Bound (Unbound, #1) by Rachel Vincent Changes (The Dresden Files, #12) by Jim Butcher High Five (Stephanie Plum, #5) by Janet Evanovich Heart of Venom (Elemental Assassin, #9) by Jennifer Estep Cold Days (The Dresden Files, #14) by Jim Butcher Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) by J.R. Ward


message 177: by ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥ (last edited Dec 01, 2013 05:27AM) (new)

ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥ (unheard) | 162 comments late entry i'm sorry, busy life but i'm in for 8 this month for lack of time, this is my list so far..

8/8 Done - Updated 12.01

1. 'N' is for November: The Nightmare Affair by Mindee Arnett / 11.29
2. Member of the Month: Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham / 11.30
5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): The Pregnancy Test by Erin Mcarthy / 11.04
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): Very Bad Things by Ilsa Madden-Mills / 09.11
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): Sold to the Highest Bidder by Donna Alward / 11.02
8. Red Planet Day (November 28): إنما نحن جوقة العميان by Turki AlDakhil / 11.22
9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): Sweet Shadows by Tera Lynn Childs / 11.26
10. Reader's Choice: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness / 11.25

Sold to the Highest Bidder by Donna Alward The Pregnancy Test (NY Girlfriends, #1) by Erin McCarthy Very Bad Things (Briarcrest Academy, #1) by Ilsa Madden-Mills إنما نحن جوقة العميان by تركي الدخيل A Discovery of Witches (All Souls Trilogy, #1) by Deborah Harkness Sweet Shadows (Medusa Girls, #2) by Tera Lynn Childs The Nightmare Affair (The Arkwell Academy, #1) by Mindee Arnett Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham


message 178: by Bookchaser (last edited Nov 25, 2013 02:43AM) (new)

Bookchaser | 2019 comments November 2013 Monthly Challenge


8/10 Completed

01. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
The Pride of Jared MacKade by Nora Roberts 11/02/11
02. Member of the Month: Suzanne - Suzanne has been a member of the RRRC since April 2011. Please read a book from any of Suzanne's shelves or a book published in 2011 or any year in the month of April.
Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas 11/11/13
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Montana.
Big Sky Wedding by Linda Lael Miller 11/16/13
04. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3): This is the holiday where the girl asks the guy to the dance. Read a book where the heroine is the pursuer or has what is typically a "man's" job (fireman, construction worker, etc). Or one of the main characters is a dancer or goes to a dance.
Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich 11/02/13
05. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5): Guy Fawke's had his plot foiled when he tried to blow up British Parliament in 1605. Read a book where a character works with explosives or an explosion plays a major role in the plot line. OR the book is set in England or one of the characters are British.
The Holding by Claudia Dain 11/07/13
06. National Saxophone Day (November 6): Also known as the "baby making music" instrument. Read a book about music or a musician. OR where there is an unplanned pregnancy.
A Seaside Christmas by Sherryl Woods
OR
Cold Night, Warm Stranger by Jill Gregory
07. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7): Read a book where a tornado is a part of the plot or the character is flexible or contortionist (twister). OR Read erotica or an erotic romance.
Fire Dancer by Ann Maxwell
08. Red Planet Day (November 28): Read a book where a character is a scientist or interested in planets. OR Read a book that is red or has red in the title.
The Fall of Shane MacKade by Nora Roberts 11/11/13
09. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28): Read a book where the characters have a large gathering of friends or family. Or where turkeys are a part of the plot. Or where the character has something big and obvious to be thankful for (having their life saved, something they've worked hard for or really needed to come through, etc.)
The Heart of Devin MacKade by Nora Roberts 11/04/13
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Royal's Bride by Kat Martin 11/17/13

BONUS: Fun & Crazy Facts about Montana:
★It is illegal to have a sheep in the cab of your truck without a chaperone.
★The official state animal of Montana is the Grizzly Bear.
★It is illegal for unmarried women to fish alone in Montana.
You can also read a book with a bear on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a Fisherman. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.

The Pride of Jared MacKade (The MacKade Brothers, #2) by Nora Roberts Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas Big Sky Wedding (Parable, Montana, #5) by Linda Lael Miller Plum Lucky (Stephanie Plum, #13.5) by Janet Evanovich The Holding (The Medieval Knight Series #1) by Claudia Dain XXX A Seaside Christmas (Chesapeake Shores #10) by Sherryl Woods XXX Cold Night, Warm Stranger by Jill Gregory XXX Fire Dancer (Dancer, #1) by Ann Maxwell XXX The Fall of Shane MacKade (The MacKade Brothers, #4) by Nora Roberts The Heart of Devin MacKade (The MacKade Brothers, #3) by Nora Roberts Royal's Bride (Bride's Trilogy, #1) by Kat Martin


message 179: by Barbara ★ (new)

Barbara ★ | 3901 comments READ: 6/10

1. 'N' is for November: Shade's Children - Garth Nix
✔2. Member of the Month: Suzanne: - Time Untime - Sherrilyn Kenyon 11/10
✔3. Geography:Montana: The Far West - Patricia Wrede (lots of time outside/cross country trek) 11/9
✔4. Sadie Hawkins Day: Affliction - Laurell K. Hamilton (heroine is a US Marshal) 11/9
✔5. Guy Fawke's Day: Whitechapel Gods - S.M. Peters (set in England)
6. National Saxophone Day: music/musician/unplanned pregnancy
7. International Tongue Twister Day: tornado/flexible character/erotica
8. Red Planet Day: The Redbreast - Jo Nesbø (red in title)
✔9. Happy Thanksgiving: Silencing Eve - Iris Johansen (heroine thankful for being alive) 11/16
✔10. Reader's Choice: Kinslayer - Jay Kristoff 11/13

Shade's Children by Garth Nix Time Untime (Dark-Hunter, #23; Were-Hunter #11; Hellchaser, #5) by Sherrilyn Kenyon The Far West (Frontier Magic, #3) by Patricia C. Wrede Affliction (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #22) by Laurell K. Hamilton Whitechapel Gods by S.M. Peters [TBD][TBD] The Redbreast (Harry Hole, #3) by Jo Nesbø Silencing Eve (Eve Duncan, #18) by Iris Johansen Kinslayer (The Lotus War, #2) by Jay Kristoff


message 180: by Katie (new)

Katie | 2083 comments 5/10 read


1. N is for November - Nicole Wilkinson - In Darkness Dwells
2. Member of the Month - The Ugly Duchess
3. Geography - Welcome Home, Cowboy
4. Sadie Hawkins Day - It Had to Be You
5. Guy Fawke's Day - Pressure Head - 11/12
6. National Saxophone Day - The Replacement Guitarist
7. International Tongue Twister Day - Lost Star - 11/17
8. Red Planet Day - The Red Heart - 11/12
9. Happy Thanksgiving - Sacrificed - 11/13
10. Reader's Choice - Christmas Dinner at Reynolds Hall - 11/13

In Darkness Dwells by Nicole Wilkinson The Ugly Duchess (Fairy Tales, #4) by Eloisa James Welcome Home, Cowboy by Eden Cole It Had to Be You (Chicago Stars, #1) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Pressure Head by J.L. Merrow The Replacement Guitarist (The Replacement Guitarist, #1) by Lori Toland Lost Star (Interstellar Service & Discipline, #3) by Morgan Hawke The Red Heart by Isabelle Rowan Sacrificed (Little Boy Lost, #6) by J.P. Barnaby Christmas Dinner at Reynolds Hall (With or Without, #3.1) by J.L. Langley


message 181: by LaurLa (new)

LaurLa | 5085 comments November 2013 Monthly Challenge:
In for 10 - 5/10 complete


✔1. 'N' is for November: Naughty but Nice - Shalvis, Jill -- READ - 11.12 - 3.5*
✔2. Member of the Month: Catering to the Italian Playboy - Tumlin, Tamelia (Suzanne's shelves) -- READ - 11.07 - 3.5*
3. Geography: Crime Scene At Cardwell Ranch - Daniels, B.J. (Montana setting)
✔4. Sadie Hawkins Day: The Opportunist - Tarryn Fisher (heroine as pursuer) -- READ - 11.04 - 4*
5. Guy Fawke's Day: The Edge of Courage - Levine, Elaine (explosion as plot point)
✔6. National Saxophone Day: Tempt Me - Cunning, Olivia (musician) -- READ - 11.16 - 3.5*
7. Tongue Twister: How to Misbehave - Knox, Ruthie (tornado)
✔8. Red Planet Day: Dirty Red - Fisher, Tarryn (red in title) -- READ - 11.05 - 4*
9. Happy Thanksgiving: Redneck Romeo - James, Lorelei (large family)
10. Reader's Choice: Justice at Cardwell Ranch - Daniels, B.J.
Cardwell Ranch Trespasser - Daniels, B.J.


message 182: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments 2013 November Monthly Challenge

9/10 Done

1. 'N' is for November: Nichols, Emma -Sin at Sea
2. Member of the Month: Suzanne - Crazy On You by Rachel Gibson 11/16 (4*)
3. Geography (Montana): outdoors renovating a hotel- Checkmate 11/17 (3*)
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: MCs dance together- Two Boys Kissing 11/5 (5*)
5. Guy Fawke's Day: British character- Losing It 11/2 (4*)
6. National Saxophone Day: Aria 11/6 (3.5*)
7. International Tongue Twister Day: tornado- Force of Nature 11/7 (3.5*)
8. Red Planet Day: Red Light 11/9 (3*)
9. Happy Thanksgiving: The Bird Day Battalion 11/8 (3*)
10. Reader's Choice: If I Must 11/2 (3.5*)

Sin at Sea (A Sinful Novella, #1) by Emma Nichols The Bird Day Battalion by Genevieve Dewey Force of Nature by Sydney Logan Aria (Blue Notes, #3) by Shira Anthony If I Must by Amy Lane Losing It (Losing It, #1) by Cora Carmack Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan Crazy On You (Lovett, Texas, #2) by Rachel Gibson Red Light by Alexis Shore Checkmate (Neighbor from Hell, #3) by R.L. Mathewson


message 183: by Mary Ann (new)

Mary Ann (mgilbert1112) | 167 comments I'm in again!
7/10 Completed

1. 'N' is for November: Wait For Me by Elizabeth Naughten 11/7
2. Member of the Month: Dark Lover
3. Geography (Montana): Undeniable 11/11
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: Out of Line 11/10
5. Guy Fawke's Day: The Dark Light of Day11/19
6. National Saxophone Day: Rock the Heart
7. International Tongue Twister Day: Avoiding Commitment
8. Red Planet Day: Red Hill11/5
9. Happy Thanksgiving: The Bird Day Battalion11/6
10. Reader's Choice: Selling Scarlett11/15


message 184: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments November 2013 Monthly Reading Challenge
3/?

1. 'N'ovember
The Heart Breaker Nicole Jordan 11/6

2. Suzanne
The Gunslinger's Bride Cheryl St.John 11/18

3. Montana
Montana Mavericks: Big Sky Grooms: Spirit of the Wolf/As Good as Gold/The Gamble 11/11

6. Saxophone Day (Pregnancy)
A Convenient Wife Carolyn Davidson

10. Choice
Whitefeather's Woman Deborah Hale

The Heart Breaker  by Nicole Jordan The Gunslinger's Bride (Montana Mavericks) by Cheryl St.John Montana Mavericks Big Sky Grooms Spirit of the Wolf/As Good as Gold/The Gamble by Susan Mallery A Convenient Wife (Montana Mavericks The Historicals) by Carolyn Davidson Whitefeather's Woman by Deborah Hale


message 185: by Elke (new)

Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments RRRC: November Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1st - November 30th

***FINISHED***

5/5 Completed-Updated 11/18/13


1. "N": Dark Witch by Nora Roberts11/3/13
2. 2011: A Dark Kiss of Rapture 11/4/13
5. Guy Fawke's Day: The Sum of All Kisses 11/10/13
8. Red Planet Day: A Mackenzie Family Christmas: The Perfect Gift 11/5/13
10. Readers Choice: Curtsies & Conspiracies 11/18/13


Dark Witch (The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy, #1) by Nora Roberts A Dark Kiss of Rapture (Renegade Angels, #0.5) by Sylvia Day The Sum of All Kisses (Smythe-Smith Quartet, #3) by Julia Quinn A Mackenzie Family Christmas The Perfect Gift (Highland Pleasures, #4.5) by Jennifer Ashley Curtsies & Conspiracies (Finishing School, #2) by Gail Carriger


message 186: by Lacy (new)

Lacy (lacy_stewart) | 1966 comments All Done!!!
6/5 Completed


3. Geography: Finding It by Cora Carmack (a lot of time outside) - 11/12/2013 - ****

4. Sadie Hawkins Day: True Confessions by Rachel Gibsons - 11/4/2013 - ****

9. Happy Thanksgiving: Blue Skies by Catherine Anderson - 11/2/2013 - ****

10. Reader's Choice: Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville - 11/7/2013 - ****

6. National Saxophone Day: Possession by J.R. Ward - 11/17/2013 - ****

8. Red Planet Day: Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne - 11/10/2013



Blue Skies (Kendrick/Coulter/Harrigan, #4) by Catherine Anderson True Confessions (Gospel, Idaho #1) by Rachel Gibson Zero at the Bone (Zero at the Bone, #1) by Jane Seville Finding It (Losing It, #3) by Cora Carmack Possession (Fallen Angels, #5) by J.R. Ward Journey to the Centre of the Earth (Puffin Classics) by Jules Verne


message 187: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie | 360 comments November Monthly Challenge
Completed: 6/10


1. 'N' is for November: Shade's Children by Garth Nix 11/11/2013

2. Member of the Month: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

3. Geography: Left to Die by Lisa Jackson

4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd): Master of Desire by Kinley MacGregor

5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley

6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): Sarah's Child by Linda Howard 11/4/2013

7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): Blown Away by Sharon Sala 11/15/2013

8. Red Planet Day (November 28): The Golden Barbarian by Iris Johansen 11/1/2013

9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): Born in Shame by Nora Roberts 11/03/2013

10. Reader's Choice: Angel of Darkness by Cynthia Eden 11/16/2013

Shade's Children by Garth Nix The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood Left To Die (To Die, #1) by Lisa Jackson Master of Desire (Brotherhood/MacAllister, #1) by Kinley MacGregor Rock Chick (Rock Chick, #1) by Kristen Ashley Sarah's Child (Spencer-Nyle Co, #1) by Linda Howard Blown Away (Storm Front, #1) by Sharon Sala The Golden Barbarian (Sedikhan, #1) by Iris Johansen Born in Shame (Born In Trilogy, #3) by Nora Roberts Angel of Darkness (The Fallen, #1) by Cynthia Eden


message 188: by Isha (new)

Isha | 500 comments RRRC - Monthly Challenges
~ November 2013 Monthly Challenges ~

Duration:
November 1 to November 30, 2013

Read: 7

1. 'N' is for November: Cajun Hot by Nikita Black - 04/11 ★★
2. Member of the Month Suzanne: Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb - 02/11 ★★★★
3. Geography: Tiger Magic by Jennifer Ashley - 01/11 ★★★
4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd): Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas - 04/11 ★★★★
5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): The Bride by Julie Garwood - 05/11 ★★★

6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): Also known as the "baby making music" instrument. Read a book about music or a musician. OR where there is an unplanned pregnancy.

7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): Read a book where a tornado is a part of the plot or the character is flexible or contortionist (twister). OR read erotica or an erotic romance (tongue).

8. Red Planet Day (November 28): Read a book where a character is a scientist or interested in planets. OR Read a book that is red or has red in the title.

9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire - 03/11 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Jagged by Kristen Ashley - 16/11 ★★★

Cajun Hot by Nikita Black Judgment in Death (In Death, #11) by J.D. Robb Tiger Magic (Shifters Unbound, #5) by Jennifer Ashley Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas The Bride (Lairds' Fiancées, #1) by Julie Garwood Beautiful Disaster (Beautiful, #1) by Jamie McGuire Jagged (Colorado Mountain, #5) by Kristen Ashley


message 189: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments 2013 November Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1 ~ November 30, 2013
9/10 Read

1. 'N' is for..:
Elisabeth Naughton, Marked 11/19 ✯✯✯
2. Hi Suzanne!: Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson 11/5 ✯✯✯✯½
3. Geography~Montana: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 11/4 ✯✯✯✯½
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: Graceling by Kristin Cashore 11/12 ✯✯✯½
5. Guy Fawke's Day: Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley 11/8 ✯✯✯✯
6. Saxophone Day: Bed, Breakfast and You by Maddie James 11/14 ✯✯½
7. Tongue Twister Day: Branded as Trouble by Lorelei James 11/13 ✯✯✯½
8. Red Planet Day: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward 11/15 ✯✯✯✯✯
9. Happy Thanksgiving!: Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian 11/18 ✯✯✯✯
10. It's My Party!: Lean on Me by Cherise Sinclair

Marked by Elisabeth Naughton Comanche Moon (Comanche, #1) by Catherine Anderson Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega, #2) by Patricia Briggs Graceling (Graceling Realm, #1) by Kristin Cashore Rock Chick (Rock Chick, #1) by Kristen Ashley Bed, Breakfast and You by Maddie James Branded as Trouble (Rough Riders, #6) by Lorelei James Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) by J.R. Ward Deeper Than Midnight (Midnight Breed, #9) by Lara Adrian Lean on Me (Masters of the Shadowlands, #4) by Cherise Sinclair


Tina "IRead2Escape" (tinar1121) | 1292 comments Logan wrote: "Updated post #123.

Completed 5/5 - DONE!

4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd): Gameboard of the Gods (bodyguard) - 11/12/13

5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): [book:Crocodile on t..."


Congratulations, Logan! Great job!


Tina "IRead2Escape" (tinar1121) | 1292 comments Angie (Mind Malfunction) wrote: "Romance Readers Reading Challenges DONE!
November 1 - 30, 2013

'N' is for November: Angels of Darkness, Nalini Singh NOV 1
Member of the Month: Suzanne 2011): Ghost Story, Jim Butcher NOV 15
Geo..."


Congrats, Angie (Mind Malfunction)!


message 192: by Elke (new)

Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments Congrats to all who are done!!


Tina "IRead2Escape" (tinar1121) | 1292 comments Lacy wrote: "All Done!!!
6/5 Completed

3. Geography: Finding It by Cora Carmack (a lot of time outside) - 11/12/2013 - ****

4. Sadie Hawkins Day: True Confessions by Rachel Gibso..."


Congratulation, Lacy! Great job!


message 194: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (shylersmom) | 109 comments Done!
7/7
1. N is for November: Nauti Temptress FINISHED 11/19/13
2. Member of the Month: Suzanne: Harvest Moon FINISHED 11/12/13
3. Geography: SKIPPED
4. Sadie Hawkins Day November 3: Ivy League Cowboy FINISHED 11/2/13
5. Guy Fawkes Day November 5: SKIPPED
6. National Saxophone Day November 6: SKIPPED
7. International Tongue Twister Day November 7: Gone Country FINISHED 11/16/13
8. Red Planet Day November 28: Under the Covers FINISHED 11/13/13
9. Happy Thanksgiving November 28: Wild Man Creek FINISHED 11/8/13
10. Readers Choice: Animal Magnetism FINISHED 11/1/13


message 195: by Sonja (new)

Sonja | 14 comments Done! https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Sonja wrote: "November 2013 Monthly Challenge
- Finished 11/19/13
Read: 10/10


1. 'N' is for November - Nothing Serious (title begins with N) 11/10/13 ~ 3★
2. Member of the Month - Wicked Game ( Suzanne's shelf ) 11/7/13 ~ 2★
3. Geography - Dark Horse (spend time outside) 11/11/13 ~ 4★
4. Sadie Hawkins Day - The Curtis Reincarnation (character is dancer) 11/6/13 ~ 3★
5. Guy Fawke's Day - Muscling Through (set in England) 11/8/13 ~ 4★
6. National Saxophone Day - With The Band (musician) 11/1/13 ~ 4★
7. International Tongue Twister Day - Custom Ride (erotica) 11/5/13 ~ 3★
8. Red Planet Day - A Vintage Affair (red book) 11/16/13 ~ 2★
9. Happy Thanksgiving - Forever in One Second (life saved) 11/19/13 ~ 3★
10. Reader's Choice - Soft Sounds of Pleasure (book from another challenge) 11/2/13 ~ 4★"

Nothing Serious by Jay Northcote Wicked Game by Mercy Celeste Dark Horse (Dark Horse, #1) by Kate Sherwood The Curtis Reincarnation by Zathyn Priest Muscling Through by J.L. Merrow With The Band by L.A. Witt Custom Ride by K.A. Mitchell A Vintage Affair by Josh Lanyon Forever in One Second by Finn Marlowe Soft Sounds of Pleasure (Devilish De Marco Men, #1) by Eden Connor


message 196: by Angela (new)

Angela (angieerickson) | 439 comments Thanks Tina!


message 197: by Mary Ann (new)

Mary Ann (mgilbert1112) | 167 comments I'm in again!
8/10 Completed

1. 'N' is for November: Wait For Me by Elizabeth Naughten 11/7
2. Member of the Month: Dark Lover 11/19
3. Geography (Montana): Undeniable 11/11
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: Out of Line 11/10
5. Guy Fawke's Day: The Dark Light of Day11/16
6. National Saxophone Day: Rock the Heart
7. International Tongue Twister Day: Avoiding Commitment
8. Red Planet Day: Red Hill11/5
9. Happy Thanksgiving: The Bird Day Battalion11/6
10. Reader's Choice: Selling Scarlett11/15


message 198: by Susan A (new)

Susan A | 2160 comments READ 10/10 COMPLETE

1. 'N' is for November: NR Walker Blind Faith Nov 9 ★★★★
2. Member of the Month: Suzanne - The Auspicious Troubles of Chance Nov 6 ★★★★
3. Geography Montana: A Casual Weekend Thing Nov 6 ★★★★★
4. Sadie Hawkins Day (odd job-interstellar freighter pilot): Knight Errant Nov 3 ★★★★★
5. Guy Fawke's Day: Capture & Surrender Nov 7 ★★★★
6. National Saxophone Day: Kiss Nov 11 ★★
7. International Tongue Twister Day: Sweet Young Thang Nov 8 ★★★★
8. Red Planet Day: Clean Slate Nov 14 ★★★
9. Happy Thanksgiving: Crucible of Fate Nov 1 ★★★
10. Choice: Keeping Sweets Nov 2 ★★★

Blind Faith (Blind Faith, #1) by N.R. Walker The Auspicious Troubles of Chance (The Auspicious Troubles of Love, #1) by Charlie Cochet A Casual Weekend Thing by A.J. Thomas Knight Errant (Knight Errant, #1) by K.D. Sarge Capture & Surrender (Market Garden #5) by L.A. Witt Kiss by L.C. Chase Sweet Young Thang (Theta Alpha Gamma, #3) by Anne Tenino Clean Slate (GORGON, #1) by Aleksandr Voinov Crucible of Fate (Change of Heart, #4) by Mary Calmes Keeping Sweets by Cate Ashwood


message 199: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments RRRC November 2013 Challenge


5/5 Completed FINISHED 20/11/13

1. 'N' is for November: Nalini Singh - Archangel's Legion 7/11/13 ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month: Suzanne: Dark Currents 13/11/13 ★★★★
3. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): Broken Homes 9/11/13 ★★★★
4. Red Planet Day (November 28): Keeping Secret 20/11/13 ★★★★
5. Reader's Choice: Ghost Hunter 12/11/13 ★★★★★

Archangel's Legion (Guild Hunter, #6) by Nalini Singh Dark Currents (Agent of Hel, #1) by Jacqueline Carey Broken Homes (Peter Grant, #4) by Ben Aaronovitch Keeping Secret (Secret McQueen, #4) by Sierra Dean Ghost Hunter (Harmony #3) by Jayne Castle


message 200: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Got my 5, but might get one more done…

RRRC Monthly Challenge
November 1-30

5/5


√ 1. N = A Notorious Countess Confesses by Julie Anne Long - 11.08
√ 2. 2011 copyright: Only His by Susan Mallery - 11.03
√ 3. Montana: A Creed Country Christmas by Linda Lael Miller - 11.16
4. Sadie Hawkins Day - ?
√ 5. Book set in England: Let It Be Love by Victoria Alexander - 11.19
6. Unplanned pregnancy - ?
7. SKIP
8. Red book: Rules to Catch a Devilish Duke (Scandalous Brides, #3) by Suzanne Enoch by Suzanne Enoch
9. Character has something to be thankful for - ?
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Rescue Me by Rachel Gibson - 11.04


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