December 2013 Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread

[BJ Rose]

I'm in - maybe for as many as 8. I think making the list will be easier than finding the time for reading! List to come...

[Aunt T]

completed 8/10

1.'D' is for December:. Dance of the Winnebagos
2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- Hunting Season-Shelly Laurneston 12/4 ★★★★
3. Geography: Author from New Mexico. The Witch Narratives Reincarnation-Belinda Vasquez Garcia 12/26 ★★★
4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Primal Law, Alpha Pack Series- JD Tyler 12/19 ★★★★
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: The Mogul’s Reluctant Bride 12/17 ★★★★
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Wanted: Undead or Alive (Audio book)12/13 ★★★★
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Tyger, Tyger
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): The Legacy- Jewel Adams 630 pages 12/19 ★★★★★
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Sugar Plum Kisses-Melissa Blue 12/24 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Taken by Moonlight-Violette Dubrinsky 12/24 ★★★★




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[Ashley]

I want to try this challenge. My library is under construction, so that makes it difficult, but I will post as I go! :)

[KarenF]

I think I'm in for all of them but I'm having decision making problems. Here's the theory (subject to many changes).

0/10 Read

D for December: Dark Currents by Jacqueline Carey
Hello Carolyn F! Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep
New Mexico: Dance Hall of the Dead by Tony Hillerman
Pearl Harbor Day: Out of Control by Suzanne Brockmann
Children's Day: Graceling by Kristen Cashore
Take it in the Ear: Heart of Iron by Bec McMaster
Evergreen Day: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean
Solstice: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
Christmas: Sleigh Bells in the Snow by Sarah Morgan
My Choice: TBD

[~Leslie~]

Duration: 12/1/13 - 12/31/13

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1.'D' is for December: Dark Melody

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- Frost Burned

5. Dec. 8 -The Rising

6. Dec. 8 - I Kissed an Earl

7. Dec 19 - Shelter Mountain

8. Dec 21/22 -Eternity Embraced

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day:Holly Lane

10. Reader's Choice: Strangers in Death

[Sandra]

RRRC December 2013 Challenge

0/8 Completed


1.'D' is for December: Discount Armageddon
2.New Mexico: Spells: Blood Politics
3.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Enraptured
4. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Alien Research
5. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: The Immortal Hunter
6. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Tiger
7. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Eternity in Death
8. Reader's Choice: Truth or Dare

[Lindy]

I'm, In

[Stephanie]

December Monthly Challenge
Completed: 0/10

1.'D' is for December: Touch of Darkness by Christina Dodd

2. Member of the Month: The Next Always by Nora Roberts

3. Geography: Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Dream Man by Linda Howard

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Defy Not the Heart by Johanna Lindsey

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Heart Mate by Stormy Glenn

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis

10. Reader's Choice: Legend by Marie Lu

[Valorie]

I'm in!!

0/10 Done

1. December: Dark Witch by Nora Roberts
2. Carolyn F (MOM): About a Dragon by G.A. Aiken
3. New Mexico: Power of the Raven by Aimee Thurlo
4. Pearl Harbor: Killer Secrets by Lora Leigh
5. Children's Day: Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep
6. Ear Day: Awaken the Highland Warrior by Anita Clenney
7. Evergreen Day: Fountain of Secrets by Anita Clenney
8. Solstice: Law Man by Kristen Ashley
9. Christmas Day: Wolfsbane and Mistletoe Anthology
10. My Choice: The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic by ECB

[Bookchaser]

2013 December Monthly Challenge

1/10 Completed

01. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
Dark Warrior Unleashed by Alexis Morgan
OR
Deception Cove by Jayne Castle
OR
Divorced, Desperate and Deceived by Christie Craig
02. Member of the Month: Carolyn F. - Carolyn has been a member of the RRRC since February 2010. Please read a book from any of Carolyn's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in the month of February of any year.
Tiger Magic by Jennifer Ashley
OR
Slightly Tempted by Mary Balogh
OR
Contact by Susan Grant
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Mexico.
You may also read a book in which someone is enchanted or casts spells, includes a Native American character, or has a character or plot somehow involving the arts.
Nobody's Darling by Teresa Medeiros
OR
Comanche Heart by Catherine Anderson
04. Pearl Harbor Day (Dec. 7): Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.
The Hunter by Monica McCarty
OR
The Devil's Necklace by Kat Martin
05. International Children's Day (Dec. 8): Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.
The Hero by Robyn Carr
OR
Fireside by Susan Wiggs
06. Take it in the Ear Day (Dec. 8): Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook.
Touched by Light by Catherine Spangler
OR
The Other Side of Us by Sarah Mayberry
OR
Always On My Mind by Jill Shalvis
OR
Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
07. Look for an Evergreen Day (Dec. 19): Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.
Trading Christmas by Debbie Macomber
08. Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year)(Dec. 21/22): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages).
The Suitor by Mary Balogh 12/01/13
09. Christmas Day (Dec. 25): Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting.
A Seaside Christmas by Sherryl Woods
OR
An Outlaw's Christmas by Linda Lael Miller
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.


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[ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥]

December 2013 Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: December 1st - December 31st
Progress: 10/10
update: 12.30.13

i'm in for all 10

✔ 01.'D' is for December: A Dance of Cloaks by David Dalglish / 12.19
✔ 2. Member of the Month: The Unidentified Redhead by Alice Clayton / 12.12
✔ 3. Geography-New Mexico: Carved In Stone by Donna McDonald / 12.08
✔ 04.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Rebel Spring by Morgan Rhode / 12.28
✔ 05. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Reason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan / 12.30
✔ 6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: If You Were Here by Alafair Burke / 12.14
✔ 07. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Elemental by Brigid Kemmerer / 12.27
✔ 8. Dec. 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Hold Me Down Hard by Cathryn Fox / 12.08
✔ 9. Dec. 25 - Christmas Day: Holiday with Mr. Right by Carlotte Ashwood / 12.08
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Revealing Us by Lisa Renee Jones / 12.07

Done

[Susan]

1/10



1.'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- Carolyn has been a member of the RRRC since February 2010. Here is the link to Carolyn F.'s shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... . Please read a book from any of Carolyn's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in the month of February of any year.

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

Facts about New Mexico:
Nickname: Land of Enchantment
Has the second highest percentage and 4th highest total number of Native Americans of any state in the US.
Is well known for an extensive artistic community and large number of museums, art festivals, and performing arts venues and events.
So, you may also read a book in which someone is enchanted or casts spells, includes a Native American character, or has a character or plot somehow involving the arts.

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook.
Rebel With a Heart - Carol Arens (HH #1160 - Nov 2013) (ear) - Dec 1

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages)

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting.

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

[Breann]

Read: 1/5


1.'D' is for December: Dark Soul Vol. 5

2. Member of the Month: Dark Soul Vol. 4 (Feb.)

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice: Black Blades

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Christmas with Danny Fit 12/1/13 ★★★★☆

10. Reader's Choice:

[BJ Rose]

I'm being realistic and only committing to 6, but hope springs eternal!

RRRC Monthly Challenge
December 1-31

0/6

1. Starts with D: The Devil Wears Kilts by Suzanne Enoch
2. Carolyn F.: A London Season by Joan Wolf
3. Geo: someone casts spells -
4. Military: Gods and Generals by Jeff Shaara
5. Child in story: The Hero by Robyn Carr
6. Ear on cover: The Arrangement by Mary Balogh
7. Green cover: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean
8. Over 500 pp.: The Collectors by David Baldacci
9. Holiday: Christmas: Rules to Catch a Devilish Duke by Suzanne Enoch
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

[Brandilyn]

in

1/10 complete

1.'D' is for December: Davitt, Jane Bound and Determined
2. Member of the Month: Reindeer Games
3. Geography: Lust & Fae
4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Wild Raspberries
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Sidecar
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: More Than Chemistry
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Alaska, With Love
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice: Miracle of the Bellskis finished 12/1 4*
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Christmas Kitsch
10. Reader's Choice:

[Susan]

2/10



1.'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- Carolyn has been a member of the RRRC since February 2010. Here is the link to Carolyn F.'s shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... . Please read a book from any of Carolyn's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in the month of February of any year.

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

Facts about New Mexico:
Nickname: Land of Enchantment
Has the second highest percentage and 4th highest total number of Native Americans of any state in the US.
Is well known for an extensive artistic community and large number of museums, art festivals, and performing arts venues and events.
So, you may also read a book in which someone is enchanted or casts spells, includes a Native American character, or has a character or plot somehow involving the arts.

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.
The Texas Christmas Gift - Cathy Gillen Thacker (HAR #1477 - Dec 2013) (child) - Dec 1

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook.
Rebel With a Heart - Carol Arens (HH #1160 - Nov 2013) (ear) - Dec 1

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages)

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting.

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

[Brandilyn]

in

2/10 complete

1.'D' is for December: Davitt, Jane Bound and Determined
2. Member of the Month: Reindeer Games
3. Geography: Lust & Fae
4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Wild Raspberries
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Sidecar
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: More Than Chemistry
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Alaska, With Love
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice: Miracle of the Bellskis finished 12/1 4*
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Blame It On The Mistletoe finished 12/1 5*
10. Reader's Choice:

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Challenge December

2/10 read

[1.12.] 5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Hunted by P.C. Cast
[1.12.] 8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): His Every Desire by Kelly Favor

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1.'D' is for December: Reason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F. Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones
(or Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones)

3. Geography: Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.

-

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Easy by Tammara Webber

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: The Teacher's Billionaire by Christina Tetreault
or
For Everly by Raine Thomas

-

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: No Dress Required by Cari Quinn

10. Reader's Choice: Infinite Possibilities by Lisa Renee Jones

[Brandilyn]

in

3/10 complete

1.'D' is for December: Davitt, Jane Bound and Determined
2. Member of the Month: Reindeer Games
3. Geography: Lust & Fae
4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Wild Raspberries
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Sidecar
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: More Than Chemistry
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Alaska, With Love
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice: Miracle of the Bellskis finished 12/1 4*
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Blame It On The Mistletoe finished 12/1 5*
10. Reader's Choice: Bulletproof finished 12/1 5*

[Katharina]

December 2013 Monthly Reading Challenge
1/?

1. 'D'ecember TBD

2. Carolyn F.(Feb.) Released Kerrigan Byrne

3. Geography TBD

4. Pearl Harbor Day Unspoken Kerrigan Byrne 12/02

5. Children's Day Unwanted Kerrigan Byrne

6. Ear (cover) Reluctant Kerrigan Byrne

7. Look for an Evergreen Day TBD

8. Solstice (short) Redeemed Kerrigan Byrne

9. Christmas Day TBD

10. Choice Unwilling Kerrigan Byrne



TBD

1. December



3. Native



7. Tree on cover



9. Christmas Day

[TM]

RRRC December Monthly Challenge 2013

2/4 Completed

1. D is for December
Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts
Finished Dec 24 ***

5. International Children's Day
Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan
currently reading

9. Christmas Day
My Kind of Christmas by Robyn Carr
Finished Dec 31. *

10. Reader's Choice
The Chimera Vector by Nathan M. Farrugia
May have to save this for January.


(I know supposed to pick 3,5,8,10 books.. but i'm going with 4 books this month)

[Bookchaser]

2013 December Monthly Challenge

2/10 Completed

01. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
Dark Warrior Unleashed by Alexis Morgan
OR
Deception Cove by Jayne Castle
OR
Divorced, Desperate and Deceived by Christie Craig
02. Member of the Month: Carolyn F. - Carolyn has been a member of the RRRC since February 2010. Please read a book from any of Carolyn's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in the month of February of any year.
Tiger Magic by Jennifer Ashley
OR
Slightly Tempted by Mary Balogh
OR
Contact by Susan Grant
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Mexico.
You may also read a book in which someone is enchanted or casts spells, includes a Native American character, or has a character or plot somehow involving the arts.
Nobody's Darling by Teresa Medeiros
OR
Comanche Heart by Catherine Anderson
04. Pearl Harbor Day (Dec. 7): Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.
The Hunter by Monica McCarty
OR
The Devil's Necklace by Kat Martin
05. International Children's Day (Dec. 8): Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.
The Hero by Robyn Carr
OR
Fireside by Susan Wiggs
06. Take it in the Ear Day (Dec. 8): Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook.
Touched by Light by Catherine Spangler
OR
The Other Side of Us by Sarah Mayberry
OR
Always On My Mind by Jill Shalvis
OR
Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
07. Look for an Evergreen Day (Dec. 19): Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.
Trading Christmas by Debbie Macomber 12/02/13
08. Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year)(Dec. 21/22): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages).
The Suitor by Mary Balogh 12/01/13
09. Christmas Day (Dec. 25): Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting.
A Seaside Christmas by Sherryl Woods
OR
An Outlaw's Christmas by Linda Lael Miller
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Reese's Bride by Kat Martin


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[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Challenge December

3/10 read

[1.12.] 5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Hunted by P.C. Cast
[1.12.] 8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): His Every Desire by Kelly Favor
[2.12.] 9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: No Dress Required by Cari Quinn

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1.'D' is for December: Reason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F. Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones
(or Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones)

3. Geography: Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.

-

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Easy by Tammara Webber

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: The Teacher's Billionaire by Christina Tetreault
or
For Everly by Raine Thomas

-

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10. Reader's Choice: Infinite Possibilities by Lisa Renee Jones

[Suzanne]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
December 2013 Monthly Challenge
Duration: 12/1/2013 - 12/31/2013

Progress: 10 out of 10

1.'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D':
Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris - ***** - 12/30/2013

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- Carolyn has been a member of the RRRC since February 2010: Please read a book from any of Carolyn's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in the month of February of any year:
How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks - ***** - 12/5/2013

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

Facts about New Mexico:
Nickname: Land of Enchantment
Has the second highest percentage and 4th highest total number of Native Americans of any state in the US.
Is well known for an extensive artistic community and large number of museums, art festivals, and performing arts venues and events.
So, you may also read a book in which someone is enchanted or casts spells, includes a Native American character, or has a character or plot somehow involving the arts.
Mermaid: A Twist on the Classic Tale by Carolyn Turgeon - *** - 12/18/2013

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover:
Bone Magic by Yasmine Galenorn - *** - 12/2/2013

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book:
Futures and Frosting by Tara Sivec - ***** - 12/4/2013

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook:
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke - **** - 12/17/2013

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover:
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by Steven D. Levitt - ***** - 12/11/2013

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages):
Frostbite: The Graphic Novel by Richelle Mead - ***** - 12/14/2013

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting:
Party Crashers by Stephanie Bond - ***** - 12/29/2013

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice:
Fever by Maya Banks - **** - 12/9/2013

[Katy]

Completed 10/10

1. “D” is for December: Stress Fracture: Book One in the Dub Walker Series by D.P. Lyle 12/31****

2. Member of the Month: Animate Me by Ruth Clampett 12/29*****

3. Geography – New Mexico: Bones Are Forever by Kathy Reichs 12/31***

4. Pearl Harbor Day: Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters 12/8***

5. International Children’s Day: A Lovely Love Story by Edward Monkton 12/30*****

6. Take it in the Ear: Body Movers by Stephanie Bond 12/19***

7. Look for an Evergreen Day: Imposter by Jean-Luc Cheri 12/22**

8. Solstice: Submission by Ella Ardent 12/10***

9. Christmas: Under the Tree by Allison Hampton 12/27*

10. Reader’s Choice: Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich 12/29*****

[Susan]

3/10



1.'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- Carolyn has been a member of the RRRC since February 2010. Here is the link to Carolyn F.'s shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... . Please read a book from any of Carolyn's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in the month of February of any year.

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

Facts about New Mexico:
Nickname: Land of Enchantment
Has the second highest percentage and 4th highest total number of Native Americans of any state in the US.
Is well known for an extensive artistic community and large number of museums, art festivals, and performing arts venues and events.
So, you may also read a book in which someone is enchanted or casts spells, includes a Native American character, or has a character or plot somehow involving the arts.

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.
The Texas Christmas Gift - Cathy Gillen Thacker (HAR #1477 - Dec 2013) (child) - Dec 1

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook.
Rebel With a Heart - Carol Arens (HH #1160 - Nov 2013) (ear) - Dec 1

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.
The Ivy Tree - Carolyn Brown (Montlake Romance - Feb 2001) (tree on cover) - Dec 2

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages)

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting.

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

[Tina "IRead2Escape"]

December Monthly Challenge
12/1/13 - 12/31/13
0/8 Completed

1.'D' is for December: ~ Wyoming Tough by Diana Palmer
2.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: ~ Because of You by Jessica Scott
3. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: ~ Take Me Home for Christmas by Brenda Novak
4. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: ~ Kissing Under The Mistletoe by Bella Andre
5. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: ~ Wyoming Fierce by Diana Palmer
6. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): ~ The Christmas Wish by Katy Regnery
7. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: ~ I'll Be Home For Christmas by Jessica Scott
8. Reader's Choice: ~ Until There Was You by Jessica Scott

[Kimberly]

I'm in for 5 of the 10
2 of 5
1.
2.The Doctor wears a Stetson by: Anne Marie Novark
3.
4.Surrender by: Melody Anne
5.Father Found by: Judith Arnold
6.Untamed Heart by: Melody Grace 12/2
7.
8.
9.Holiday Rush by: Lisa Scott 12/2
10.

[Thenia]

2013 December Monthly Challenge


1. Dragonfly in Amber - Diana Gabaldon
2. Beautiful Creatures - Kami Garcia
3. The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss
4. Gardens of the Moon - Steven Erikson
5. The Princess and the Hound - Mette Ivie Harrison
6. The Maze Runner - James Dashner
7. Embers - Laura Bickle
8. The Bourne Identity - Robert Ludlum
9. Matched - Ally Condie
10. A Madness of Angels - Kate Griffin


Done: 0/10

To-read:

Read:

[Brandilyn]

in

4/10 complete

1.'D' is for December: The Dickens With Love finished 12/2 4*
2. Member of the Month: Reindeer Games
3. Geography: Lust & Fae
4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Wild Raspberries
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Sidecar
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: More Than Chemistry
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Alaska, With Love
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice: Miracle of the Bellskis finished 12/1 4*
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Blame It On The Mistletoe finished 12/1 5*
10. Reader's Choice: Bulletproof finished 12/1 5*

[Mary Ann]

I'm in for 10!

2/10 Completed

1.'D' is for December: The Hunt for Summerby D.H. Sidebottom
2. Member of the Month: Masquerade
3. Geography: The Forever Girl 12/1
4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: The Temptation of Lila and Ethan 12/2
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Making Faces
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: The Edge of Always
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day:Kindred
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year):A Beautiful Wedding
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: A Counterfeit Christmas Summons
10. Reader's Choice: Until November

[Julianna]

I'm in for 8. I'll post as I go.

[Katharina]

December 2013 Monthly Reading Challenge
2/?

1. 'D'ecember TBD

2. Carolyn F.(Feb.) Released Kerrigan Byrne

3. Geography TBD

4. Pearl Harbor Day Unspoken Kerrigan Byrne 12/02

5. Children's Day Unwanted Kerrigan Byrne

6. Ear (cover) Reluctant Kerrigan Byrne

7. Look for an Evergreen Day TBD

8. Solstice (short) Redeemed Kerrigan Byrne

9. Christmas Day TBD

10. Choice Unwilling Kerrigan Byrne 12/03



TBD

1. December



3. Native



7. Tree on cover



9. Christmas Day

[Susan]

5/10



1.'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- Carolyn has been a member of the RRRC since February 2010. Here is the link to Carolyn F.'s shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... . Please read a book from any of Carolyn's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in the month of February of any year.

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

Facts about New Mexico:
Nickname: Land of Enchantment
Has the second highest percentage and 4th highest total number of Native Americans of any state in the US.
Is well known for an extensive artistic community and large number of museums, art festivals, and performing arts venues and events.
So, you may also read a book in which someone is enchanted or casts spells, includes a Native American character, or has a character or plot somehow involving the arts.

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.
Snowflakes and Silver Linings - Cara Colter (HR #4406 - Dec 2013)(special forces) - Dec 3

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.
The Texas Christmas Gift - Cathy Gillen Thacker (HAR #1477 - Dec 2013) (child) - Dec 1

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook.
Rebel With a Heart - Carol Arens (HH #1160 - Nov 2013) (ear) - Dec 1

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.
The Ivy Tree - Carolyn Brown (Montlake Romance - Feb 2001) (tree on cover) - Dec 2

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages)
Second-Chance Seduction - Kate Carlisle (HD #2273 - Dec 2013) (187 pages) - Dec 3

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting.

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

[Brandilyn]

in

8/10 complete

1.'D' is for December: The Dickens With Love finished 12/2 4*
2. Member of the Month: Reindeer Games
3. Geography: Exposure finished 12/2 4*
4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Wild Raspberries
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: In Search of a Story finished 12/3 4*
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: The Happy Onion finished 12/4 3.5*
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Dangerous Ground 12/4 4*
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice: Miracle of the Bellskis finished 12/1 4*
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Blame It On The Mistletoe finished 12/1 5*
10. Reader's Choice: Bulletproof finished 12/1 5*

[Joyce]

2013 December Monthly Challenge

5/5 done changing my challenge to 8
8/8 done
10/10 done

1.'D' is for December: The Darkling's Surrender Finished 12/8/13 ★★★★

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.-Midnight Alley Finished 12/26/13 ★★★★

3. Geography: New Mexico -many characters are in the arts Keeper of the Dawn Finished 12/8/13 ★★★

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Cinder Finished 12/8/13 ★★★★★


5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: No One to TrustFinished 12/22/13 ★★★★

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: audiobook A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent Finished 12/7/13 ★★★★★

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day:Forbidden by Fate Finished 12/25/13 ★★★★

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice - short book 63 pages Reawakened Passions Finished 12/4/13 ★★★★

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day:TormentFinished 12/15/13 ★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Motor Mouth Finished 12/22/13 ★★★★

[Bookchaser]

2013 December Monthly Challenge

3/10 Completed

01. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
Dark Warrior Unleashed by Alexis Morgan
OR
Deception Cove by Jayne Castle
OR
Divorced, Desperate and Deceived by Christie Craig
02. Member of the Month: Carolyn F. - Carolyn has been a member of the RRRC since February 2010. Please read a book from any of Carolyn's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in the month of February of any year.
Tiger Magic by Jennifer Ashley
OR
Slightly Tempted by Mary Balogh
OR
Contact by Susan Grant
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Mexico.
You may also read a book in which someone is enchanted or casts spells, includes a Native American character, or has a character or plot somehow involving the arts.
Nobody's Darling by Teresa Medeiros
OR
Comanche Heart by Catherine Anderson
04. Pearl Harbor Day (Dec. 7): Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.
The Hunter by Monica McCarty
OR
The Devil's Necklace by Kat Martin
05. International Children's Day (Dec. 8): Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.
Reese's Bride by Kat Martin
06. Take it in the Ear Day (Dec. 8): Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook.
Touched by Light by Catherine Spangler
OR
The Other Side of Us by Sarah Mayberry
OR
Always On My Mind by Jill Shalvis
OR
Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
07. Look for an Evergreen Day (Dec. 19): Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.
Trading Christmas by Debbie Macomber 12/02/13
08. Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year)(Dec. 21/22): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages).
The Suitor by Mary Balogh 12/01/13
09. Christmas Day (Dec. 25): Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting.
A Seaside Christmas by Sherryl Woods 12/04/13
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.



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[Mary Ann]

I'm in for 10!

4/10 Completed

1.'D' is for December: The Hunt for Summerby D.H. Sidebottom 12/3
2. Member of the Month: Masquerade
3. Geography: The Forever Girl 12/1
4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: The Temptation of Lila and Ethan 12/2
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Making Faces
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: The Edge of Always
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day:Kindred
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year):A Beautiful Wedding
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: A Counterfeit Christmas Summons 12/3
10. Reader's Choice: Until November

[Brandilyn]

in

9/10 complete

1.'D' is for December: The Dickens With Love finished 12/2 4*
2. Member of the Month: Old Poison finished 12/4 4*
3. Geography: Exposure finished 12/2 4*
4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Wild Raspberries
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: In Search of a Story finished 12/3 4*
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: The Happy Onion finished 12/4 3.5*
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Dangerous Ground 12/4 4*
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice: Miracle of the Bellskis finished 12/1 4*
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Blame It On The Mistletoe finished 12/1 5*
10. Reader's Choice: Bulletproof finished 12/1 5*

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Challenge December

4/10 read

[1.12.] 5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Hunted by P.C. Cast
[1.12.] 8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): His Every Desire by Kelly Favor
[2.12.] 9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: No Dress Required by Cari Quinn
[4.12.] 7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: For Everly by Raine Thomas

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1.'D' is for December: Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F. Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones

3. Geography: Easy by Tammara Webber

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: The Savage King by Michelle M. Pillow

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6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: The Teacher's Billionaire by Christina Tetreault

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10. Reader's Choice: Infinite Possibilities by Lisa Renee Jones

[Thenia]

2013 December Monthly Challenge


✔1. Dragonfly in Amber - Diana Gabaldon - ★★★★★ (Dec 5th) - Review
2. Beautiful Creatures - Kami Garcia
3. The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss
4. Gardens of the Moon - Steven Erikson
5. The Princess and the Hound - Mette Ivie Harrison
6. The Maze Runner - James Dashner
7. Embers - Laura Bickle
8. The Bourne Identity - Robert Ludlum
9. Matched - Ally Condie
10. A Madness of Angels - Kate Griffin


Done: 1/10

To-read:

Read:

[Elizabeth]

RRRC December Monthly Challenge
Duration: 12/1/13 - 12/31/13
Progress 4/10

1.'D' is for December:
2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- About a Dragon
3. Geography: (MCs are a musician and an actor) Faking It, 12/1/2013, 3.5*
4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: (wartime setting, military or paramilitary character) First Strike by Pamela Clare, 12/03/13, 4*
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: (YA book) Fangirl
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: (audiobook) A Clash of Kings
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day:
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): (short book <200 pages) Off Sides, 12/2/2013, 3*
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: (holiday theme)Holiday Games, 12/5/2013, 3*
10. Reader's Choice: Among the Living

[Kat]

RRRC December Monthly Challenge
Duration: 12/1/13 - 12/31/13
Progress: 10/10

COMPLETED!

Alright, I'm in for 10! I've never done a monthly challenge before so hopefully I do well!! (Will post progress as I go!)

1.'D' is for December: Demon Hunting in Dixie 12/18/2013
2. Member of the Month: (Carolyn F.): C791 12/31/2013
3. Geography: Exposed to You (heroine is an artist) 12/5/2013
4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: One Night for Love 12/23/2013
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Broken Dove
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: The Rogue's Proposal 12/9/2013
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: The Black Lyon 12/26/2013
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (under 200 pgs): Kidnapped for Christmas 12/26/2013
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: All She Wants For Christmas 12/11/2013
10. Reader's Choice: Defiance 12/10/2013

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Welcome, Kat! Hope you enjoy the challenge!

[Katharina]

December 2013 Monthly Reading Challenge
3/?

1. 'D'ecember TBD

2. Carolyn F.(Feb.) Released Kerrigan Byrne

3. Geography TBD

4. Pearl Harbor Day Unspoken Kerrigan Byrne 12/02

5. Children's Day Unwanted Kerrigan Byrne 12/05

6. Ear (cover) Reluctant Kerrigan Byrne

7. Look for an Evergreen Day TBD

8. Solstice (short) Redeemed Kerrigan Byrne

9. Christmas Day TBD

10. Choice Unwilling Kerrigan Byrne 12/03



TBD

1. December




3. Native



7. Tree on cover



9. Christmas Day

[Bookchaser]

2013 December Monthly Challenge

4/10 Completed

01. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
Dark Warrior Unleashed by Alexis Morgan
OR
Deception Cove by Jayne Castle
OR
Divorced, Desperate and Deceived by Christie Craig
02. Member of the Month: Carolyn F. - Carolyn has been a member of the RRRC since February 2010. Please read a book from any of Carolyn's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in the month of February of any year.
Tiger Magic by Jennifer Ashley
OR
Slightly Tempted by Mary Balogh
OR
Contact by Susan Grant
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Mexico.
You may also read a book in which someone is enchanted or casts spells, includes a Native American character, or has a character or plot somehow involving the arts.
Nobody's Darling by Teresa Medeiros
OR
Comanche Heart by Catherine Anderson
04. Pearl Harbor Day (Dec. 7): Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.
The Hunter by Monica McCarty
OR
The Devil's Necklace by Kat Martin
05. International Children's Day (Dec. 8): Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.
Reese's Bride by Kat Martin 12/05/13
06. Take it in the Ear Day (Dec. 8): Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook.
Touched by Light by Catherine Spangler
OR
The Other Side of Us by Sarah Mayberry
OR
Always On My Mind by Jill Shalvis
OR
Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
07. Look for an Evergreen Day (Dec. 19): Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.
Trading Christmas by Debbie Macomber 12/02/13
08. Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year)(Dec. 21/22): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages).
The Suitor by Mary Balogh 12/01/13
09. Christmas Day (Dec. 25): Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting.
A Seaside Christmas by Sherryl Woods 12/04/13
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.



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[Brandilyn]

Done!

10/10 complete

1.'D' is for December: The Dickens With Love finished 12/2 4*
2. Member of the Month: Old Poison finished 12/4 4*
3. Geography: Exposure finished 12/2 4*
4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Wild Raspberries finished 12/5 3.5*
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: In Search of a Story finished 12/3 4*
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: The Happy Onion finished 12/4 3.5*
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Dangerous Ground 12/4 4*
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice: Miracle of the Bellskis finished 12/1 4*
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Blame It On The Mistletoe finished 12/1 5*
10. Reader's Choice: Bulletproof finished 12/1 5*

[Joyce]

I'm in for 5 this month

2013 December Monthly Challenge

1/5 done

1.'D' is for December:

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.-Cinder

3. Geography: New Mexico -many characters are in the arts Keeper of the Dawn

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day:

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day:

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: audiobook A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day:

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice - short book 63 pages Reawakened Passions Finished 12/4/13 ★★★★

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day:

10. Reader's Choice: Motor Mouth

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Challenge December

5/10 read

[1.12.] 5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Hunted by P.C. Cast
[1.12.] 8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): His Every Desire by Kelly Favor
[2.12.] 9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: No Dress Required by Cari Quinn
[4.12.] 7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: For Everly by Raine Thomas
[5.12.] 3. Geography: Easy by Tammara Webber

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1.'D' is for December: Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones
2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F. Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones
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4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: The Savage King by Michelle M. Pillow
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6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: The Teacher's Billionaire by Christina Tetreault
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10. Reader's Choice: Infinite Possibilities by Lisa Renee Jones

[Tina "IRead2Escape"]

December Monthly Challenge
12/1/13 - 12/31/13
2/8 Completed

1.'D' is for December: ~ Wyoming Tough by Diana Palmer
√ 2.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: ~ Because of You by Jessica Scott 12/3 (3.5 Stars)
3. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: ~ Take Me Home for Christmas by Brenda Novak
√ 4. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: ~ Kissing Under The Mistletoe by Bella Andre 12/6 (4 Stars)
5. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: ~ Wyoming Fierce by Diana Palmer
6. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): ~ The Christmas Wish by Katy Regnery
7. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: ~ I'll Be Home For Christmas by Jessica Scott
8. Reader's Choice: ~ Until There Was You by Jessica Scott