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message 201: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments RRRC December Monthly Challenge
Duration: 12/1/13 - 12/31/13
Progress 10/10


1.'D' is for December::A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness, 12/28/2013, 3.5*
2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- Own the Wind, 12/8/2013, 3*
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) Some Girls Bite, 12/25/13, 3.5*
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: (audiobook)A Clash of Kings, 12/9/13, 3.5*
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: (tree on the cover) The Ugly Duchess, 12/14/2013, 3.5*
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, 12/6/2013, 3.5*

A Discovery of Witches (All Souls Trilogy, #1) by Deborah Harkness Own the Wind (Chaos, #1) by Kristen Ashley Faking It (Losing It, #2) by Cora Carmack First Strike (I-Team, #5.9) by Pamela Clare Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, #1) by Chloe Neill A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, #2) by George R.R. Martin The Ugly Duchess (Fairy Tales, #4) by Eloisa James Off Sides (Off, #1) by Sawyer Bennett Holiday Games (Play by Play, #6.5) by Jaci Burton Among the Living (PsyCop, #1) by Jordan Castillo Price


message 202: by Gea (new)

Gea (gea89) | 545 comments RRRC: December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1st - December 31st
8/8 - DONE


1.'D' is for December: Bared to You by Sylvia Day (21/12) ****
2. Member of the Month (Carolyn F.): Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas (9/12) ****
4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Falling for the Marine by Samanthe Beck (21/12) ****
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: I Love the Earl by Caroline Linden (20/12) ****
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean (28/12) ****
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Candy Store by Bella Andre (12/12) ****
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Sweet Inspiration by Penny Watson (23/12) ****
10. Reader's Choice: The Mistress Mistake by Lynda Chance (3/12) ****

Bared to You (Crossfire, #1) by Sylvia Day Seduce Me at Sunrise (The Hathaways, #2) by Lisa Kleypas Falling for the Marine (McCade Brothers, #2) by Samanthe Beck I Love the Earl (The Truth About the Duke #0.5) by Caroline Linden No Good Duke Goes Unpunished (The Rules of Scoundrels, #3) by Sarah MacLean Candy Store by Bella Andre Sweet Inspiration (Klaus Brothers, #1) by Penny Watson The Mistress Mistake by Lynda Chance


message 203: by Pam (new)

Pam (txpam) | 142 comments xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 5/5 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I am DONE xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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'...DRAGON BOUND by Thea Harrison...12-26

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.....SKIP

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....SKIP

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...PURSUIT OF GLORY by Korey Mae Johnson...12-12

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

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...THE GIFT by Julie Garwood...12-18

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...SKIP

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)...THE DAY HER HEART STOOD STILL by Susan Grant 12-28

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting...THE FORGETFUL BRIDE by Debbie Macomber 12-2

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


message 204: by Logan (new)

Logan (loganturner) | 961 comments DONE!

Completed 8/8

2. Member of the Month - Carolyn F.: Magic Bleeds - finished 12/14
3. Geography - New Mexico - Land of Enchantment: Grave Peril (casts spells) - finished 12/9
5. International Children's Day: White Cat - finished 12/19 (YA)
6. Take it in the Ear Day: Steelheart - finished 12/28
7. Look for an Evergreen Day: The Princess Bride - finished 12/12
8. Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): The Firebird (500+ pages) - finished 12/10
9. Christmas Day: Clockwork Princess - finished 12/26
10. Reader's Choice: Next - finished 12/19

Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels, #4) by Ilona Andrews Grave Peril (The Dresden Files, #3) by Jim Butcher White Cat (Curse Workers, #1) by Holly Black Steelheart (Reckoners, #1) by Brandon Sanderson The Princess Bride  by William Goldman The Firebird (Slains, #2) by Susanna Kearsley Clockwork Princess (The Infernal Devices, #3) by Cassandra Clare Next by Michael Crichton


message 205: by Bookchaser (last edited Dec 28, 2013 11:59PM) (new)

Bookchaser | 2022 comments 2013 December Monthly Challenge

9/10 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 12/28/13
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 12/10/13
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.
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 Devil's Necklace by Kat Martin 12/19/13
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.
Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich 12/14/13
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.
The Arrangement by Mary Balogh 12/08/13


Dark Warrior Unleashed (Talions, #1) by Alexis Morgan Tiger Magic (Shifters Unbound, #5) by Jennifer Ashley XXX Comanche Heart (Comanche, #2) by Catherine Anderson XXX The Devil's Necklace (Necklace Trilogy #2) by Kat Martin Reese's Bride (Bride's Trilogy, #2) by Kat Martin Fearless Fourteen (Stephanie Plum, #14) by Janet Evanovich Trading Christmas by Debbie Macomber The Suitor (The Survivors' Club, #1.5) by Mary Balogh A Seaside Christmas (Chesapeake Shores #10) by Sherryl Woods The Arrangement (The Survivors' Club #2) by Mary Balogh


message 206: by ~KarenH~, Moderator (new)

~KarenH~ | 11377 comments Yay, Elizabeth, Gea, Pam, and Logan!


message 207: by Susan (new)

Susan (scoutmomskf) | 1845 comments 9/10



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'.
The Diplomat's Pregnant Bride by Merline Lovelace The Diplomat's Pregnant Bride - Merline Lovelace (HD #2274 - Dec 2013) - Dec 14

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.
Rancher at Risk by Barbara White Daille Rancher at Risk - Barbara White Daille (HAR #1484 - Jan 2014) (NM) - Dec 29

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 by Cara Colter 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 by Cathy Gillen Thacker 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 by Carol Arens 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 - An Avalon Romance by Carolyn Brown 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 by Kate Carlisle 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.
A Valley Ridge Christmas by Holly Jacobs A Valley Ridge Christmas - Holly Jacobs (HS #1894 - Dec 2013) - Dec 12

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Down Range by Lindsay McKenna Down Range - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - Dec 2013) - Dec 15


message 208: by LaurLa (new)

LaurLa | 5100 comments December Monthly Challenge
Here we go.... in for 10!!!

10 of 10!!!

1.'D' is for December: Dance With The Enemy - Linda Boulanger -
DONE! 12.11 - ★★★1/2

2. Member of the Month: The Mating - Nicky Charles -
DONE! 12.18 - ★★★★


3. Geography: Everyone Loves a Hero... - Marie Force -
DONE!!! 12.22 - ★★★★

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: The Embattled Road - J.M. Madden -
DONE!!! 12.26 - ★★★★★

5. Dec. 8 - Int'l Children's Day: SEALed with a Kiss - Mary Margaret Daughtridge -
DONE!!! 12.28 - ★★★★

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Embattled Hearts - J.M. Madden -
DONE!!! 12.27 - ★★★★

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Wait For Me - Samantha Chase -
DONE!!! 12.28 - ★★★

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice: Bonded - Nicky Charles -
DONE! 12.19 - ★★★★

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Christmas at Cardwell Ranch - B.J. Daniels -
DONE (finally) - 12.10 - ★★1/2

10. Reader's Choice: Embattled Minds - J.M. Madden -
DONE!!! 12.27 - ★★★★★


message 209: by Susan (new)

Susan (scoutmomskf) | 1845 comments 10/10 - DONE!!!!



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'.
The Diplomat's Pregnant Bride by Merline Lovelace The Diplomat's Pregnant Bride - Merline Lovelace (HD #2274 - Dec 2013) - Dec 14

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.
Here and Then (Time Travel, #2)  by Linda Lael Miller Here and Then - Linda Lael Miller (SSE #762 - Aug 1992) (from Carolyn's shelves) - Dec 29

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.
Rancher at Risk by Barbara White Daille Rancher at Risk - Barbara White Daille (HAR #1484 - Jan 2014) (NM) - Dec 29

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 by Cara Colter 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 by Cathy Gillen Thacker 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 by Carol Arens 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 - An Avalon Romance by Carolyn Brown 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 by Kate Carlisle 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.
A Valley Ridge Christmas by Holly Jacobs A Valley Ridge Christmas - Holly Jacobs (HS #1894 - Dec 2013) - Dec 12

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Down Range by Lindsay McKenna Down Range - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - Dec 2013) - Dec 15


message 210: by ~KarenH~, Moderator (new)

~KarenH~ | 11377 comments Congrats, Laurla and Susan!


message 211: by Bookchaser (new)

Bookchaser | 2022 comments 2013 December Monthly Challenge

I'm finished! Congratulations to all the other finishers!

10/10 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 12/28/13
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 12/10/13
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.
Comanche Heart by Catherine Anderson 12/30/13
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 Devil's Necklace by Kat Martin 12/19/13
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.
Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich 12/14/13
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.
The Arrangement by Mary Balogh 12/08/13


Dark Warrior Unleashed (Talions, #1) by Alexis Morgan Tiger Magic (Shifters Unbound, #5) by Jennifer Ashley Comanche Heart (Comanche, #2) by Catherine Anderson The Devil's Necklace (Necklace Trilogy #2) by Kat Martin Reese's Bride (Bride's Trilogy, #2) by Kat Martin Fearless Fourteen (Stephanie Plum, #14) by Janet Evanovich Trading Christmas by Debbie Macomber The Suitor (The Survivors' Club, #1.5) by Mary Balogh A Seaside Christmas (Chesapeake Shores #10) by Sherryl Woods The Arrangement (The Survivors' Club #2) by Mary Balogh


message 212: by ~Leslie~ (new)

~Leslie~ (akareadingmachine) | 1934 comments Finished!! Congratulations to everyone else!

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

8/8


1.'D' is for December: Dark Melody12/22/13 ***** stars

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- Frost Burned12/16/13 ****1/2 stars

5. Dec. 8 -Silevethiel12/13/13 *** stars

6. Dec. 8 - I Kissed an Earl12/7/13 ***** stars

7. Dec 19 - Against the Night12/30/13 **** stars

8. Dec 21/22 -Eternity Embraced12/11/13 *** stars

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day:Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor12/11/13 ***1/2 stars

10. Reader's Choice: Strangers in Death12/8/13 **** stars

I Kissed an Earl (Pennyroyal Green, #4) by Julie Anne Long Strangers in Death (In Death, #26) by J.D. Robb Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor, #1) by Lisa Kleypas Eternity Embraced (Demonica, #3.5) by Larissa Ione Silevethiel (The Vaelinel Trilogy, #1) by Andi O'Connor Frost Burned (Mercy Thompson, #7) by Patricia Briggs Dark Melody (Dark, #12) by Christine Feehan Against the Night (The Raines of Wind Canyon, #5) by Kat Martin


ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥ (unheard) | 162 comments Update post 10/10 completed ... congrats to all finishers and wishing all of you a new year of great reads <333333333333


message 214: by Ann (Noumena12) (last edited Dec 30, 2013 06:18PM) (new)

Ann (Noumena12) (noumena12) | 151 comments 10 of 10 Completed
Noumena12 Book Blog

That makes 117 of 120 for the year (98%)

1.'D' is for December: Delicious by Lori Foster 12/6
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: A Very Merry Christmas by Lori Foster 12/1
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: Slow Summer Burn: A Loveswept Contemporary Romance by Barrett, Elisabeth 12/30
Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Mexico.
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: Take Over at Midnight by M.L. Buchman 12/9
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: The Maverick's Christmas Baby by Pade, Victoria 12/30
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: So Irresistible by Plumley, Lisa 12/21
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.

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Barefoot by the Sea(Barefoot Bay #4) by Claire, Roxanne 12/29
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): Caribbean Crush by Bayley-Burke, Jenna 12/29
Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages)

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: A Christmas to Remember(Lucky Harbor, #8.5; Chaos, #2.5; Last Chance, #6.5; Everson, Texas, #0.5; Tallgrass, #1.5) by Jill Shalvis (Goodreads Author), Kristen Ashley (Goodreads Author), Hope Ramsay (Goodreads Author), Molly Cannon (Goodreads Author), Marilyn Pappano 12/15
Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting.

10. Reader's Choice: Autumn in the Vineyard (St. Helena Vineyard, #3) by Adair, Marina 12/23
Read any book of your choice.


message 215: by Tina Theresa (new)

Tina Theresa | 255 comments 10/10 Done

1.'D' is for December: Darker after Midnight 12/4
2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- Fate's Edge 12/2
3. Geography: Shadow Walker 12/6
4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Allegiant 12/13
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Firelight 12/22
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: (audible) The Sweetest Thing 12/1
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Turn and Burn 12/3
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Undenied The Amoveo Legend 3.5 12/7
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: All I Want For Christmas 12/12
10. Reader's Choice: Slow Ride Home 12/11

Darker After Midnight (Midnight Breed, #10) by Lara Adrian Fate's Edge (The Edge, #3) by Ilona Andrews The Sweetest Thing (Lucky Harbor, #2) by Jill Shalvis All I Want For Christmas by Liliana Hart Shadow Walker (Stormwalker, #3) by Allyson James Slow Ride Home (The Grady Legacy, #1) by Leah Braemel Turn and Burn (Blacktop Cowboys, #5) by Lorelei James Undenied (The Amoveo Legend, #2.5) by Sara Humphreys Allegiant (Divergent, #3) by Veronica Roth Firelight (Firelight, #1) by Sophie Jordan


message 216: by Shan ~A~ (new)

Shan ~A~ | 1839 comments I'm in. 2013 December Monthly Challenge
Progress:8/8

1.'D' is for December:Dreamfever 12/04 (reread)
2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F:Kiss of Crimson12/16
3. Geography:A Demon and His Witch (casts spells) 12/30
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Shadowfever(child in story/Dani under 16) 12/26
6.Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day:12th of Never 12/05
7.Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Surviving Passion 12/29
8.Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Dancing with the Duke12/09
10. Reader's Choice: A Week to Be Wicked 12/21

Dreamfever (Fever, #4) by Karen Marie Moning 12th of Never (Women's Murder Club, #12) by James Patterson Dancing with the Duke (Landing a Lord #0.5) by Suzanna Medeiros Kiss of Crimson (Midnight Breed, #2) by Lara Adrian A Week to Be Wicked (Spindle Cove, #2) by Tessa Dare Surviving Passion (The Shattered World, #1) by Maia Underwood Shadowfever (Fever, #5) by Karen Marie Moning A Demon and His Witch (Welcome to Hell #1) by Eve Langlais

DONE


message 217: by Barbara ★ (new)

Barbara ★ | 3905 comments CHALLENGE COMPLETE

READ: 10/10

✔1. 'D' is for December: Death Bringer - Derek Landy 12/12
✔2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F: Beyond the Night - Joss Ware 12/20
✔3. Geography:New Mexico: Fifth Quarter - Tanya Huff (spells cast) 12/11
✔4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Initiation - Ruth Kerce (war between alien forces)12/5
✔5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: The Line Between Here and Gone - Andrea Kane (terminal child central to plot) 12/6
✔6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: My Life As a White Trash Zombie - Diana Rowland (ear on cover) 12/6
✔7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Finding the Lost - Shannon Butcher (tree on cover) 12/29
✔8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice: Starfire Angels - Melanie Nilles (190 pages) 12/15
✔9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Thankless in Death - J.D. Robb (revolves around Thanksgiving) 12/12
✔10. Reader's Choice: With All My Soul - Rachel Vincent 12/4

Death Bringer (Skulduggery Pleasant, #6) by Derek Landy Beyond the Night (Envy Chronicles, #1) by Joss Ware Fifth Quarter (Quarters, #2) by Tanya Huff Initiation (Xylon Warriors #1) by Ruth D. Kerce The Line Between Here and Gone by Andrea Kane My Life as a White Trash Zombie (White Trash Zombie, #1) by Diana Rowland Finding the Lost (Sentinel Wars, #2) by Shannon K. Butcher Starfire Angels (Starfire Angels Dark Angel Chronicles, #1) by Melanie Nilles Thankless in Death (In Death, #37) by J.D. Robb With All My Soul (Soul Screamers, #7) by Rachel Vincent


message 218: by Lindy (new)

Lindy (lindylee) | 260 comments I managed 7


1. D: Tapply, William G Dead Winter
5. J or YA: Setoff, Rebecca Prophets and Prophecy
6. audio Giff, Patircia Reilly Water Street
7. Ouside/ Tree:mn Peters, Elizabeth The Dead Sea Cipher
8. Under 200 pgs Cooney, Caroline B. What Child is This?
9. Holiday: Brunseter, Wanda E. Amish White Christmas Pie
10. Ur chocie: Brown, sandra Tidings of Great Joy


message 219: by KarenF (new)

KarenF (cleocleveland) | 1099 comments Congrats to all the finishers!

I had to do some rearranging but I managed to finish!

10/10 Read - Complete

D for December: Deadly Descendant by Jenna Black 12/19/13
Hello Carolyn F! Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep 12/7/13
New Mexico: Dance Hall of the Dead by Tony Hillerman 12/12/13
Pearl Harbor Day: Out of Control by Suzanne Brockmann 12/25/13
Children's Day: The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa 12/30/13
Take it in the Ear: Heart of Iron by Bec McMaster 12/9/13
Evergreen Day: Pall in the Family by Dawn Eastman 12/16/13
Solstice: Never Stay Past Midnight by Mira Lyn Kelly 12/26/13
Christmas: Sleigh Bells in the Snow by Sarah Morgan 12/17/13
My Choice: Along Came A Duke by Elizbeth Boyle 12/4/13

Unread: All Done!

Read: Along Came A Duke (Rhymes with Love, #1) by Elizabeth Boyle Tangled Threads (Elemental Assassin, #4) by Jennifer Estep Heart of Iron (London Steampunk, #2) by Bec McMaster Dance Hall of the Dead (Navajo Mysteries, #2) by Tony Hillerman Sleigh Bells in the Snow (O'Neil Brothers, #1) by Sarah Morgan Deadly Descendant (Nikki Glass, #2) by Jenna Black Pall in the Family by Dawn Eastman Out of Control (Troubleshooters, #4) by Suzanne Brockmann Never Stay Past Midnight by Mira Lyn Kelly The Iron Daughter (The Iron Fey, #2) by Julie Kagawa


message 220: by ~KarenH~, Moderator (new)

~KarenH~ | 11377 comments Congrats to the latest round of finishers...just in the nick of time: Bookchaser, ~Leslie~, ɑƨħŵɑɡ, Ann (Noumena12), Tina Theresa, Shan, Barbara ★, Lindy, and KarenF

And I managed to get mine finished with a whole 8 hours to spare!

2013 December Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed!


1.'D' is for December: Taking Chase 12/17/13
2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- You Don't Know Jack 12/21/13
3. Geography: The Wicked 12/5/13
4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Hell on Wheels 12/7/13
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: I Heard Him Exclaim 12/31/13
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Possession 12/9/13
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished 12/11/13
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Uncharted 12/12/13
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Christmas with Danny Fit 12/7/13
10. Reader's Choice: Friday Afternoon 12/6/13

Read:
The Wicked (Elder Races, #5.5) by Thea Harrison Friday Afternoon by Sylvia Ryan Hell on Wheels (Black Knights Inc., #1) by Julie Ann Walker Christmas with Danny Fit by Amy Lane Possession (Fallen Angels, #5) by J.R. Ward No Good Duke Goes Unpunished (The Rules of Scoundrels, #3) by Sarah MacLean Uncharted (On the Island, #1.5) by Tracey Garvis-Graves Taking Chase (Chase Brothers, #2) by Lauren Dane I Heard Him Exclaim by Z.A. Maxfield


message 221: by Kat (new)

Kat Morrisey (katmorrisey) | 30 comments Congrats to all the finishers. This is the first challenge I've done that I've actually completed (Post is #95) so I'm super excited. See you next month for January's challenge! :D


message 222: by Katy (last edited Dec 31, 2013 09:36PM) (new)

Katy (katyrd) | 22 comments 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*****

DONE


message 223: by Kaity (new)

Kaity | 492 comments Darn, didn't complete this month. I'm surprised I finished any books at all though considering how busy December was.

6/10 Completed

1. 'D' is for December:
2. Member of the Month: Cold As Ice by Anne Stuart (Dec 16 - On Carolyn's shelf)
3. Geography: First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones (Dec 31 - Set in New Mexico)
4. Pearl Harbor Day: Hidden by Blood by Laurie London (Dec 10 - Military character)
5. International Children's Day: Reckless Magic by Rachel Higginson (Dec 9 - YA)
6. Take it in the Ear Day:
7. Look for an Evergreen Day:
8. Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Existence by Abbi Glines (Dec 18 - Less than 200 pages)
9. Christmas Day: Sleigh Bells in the Snow by Sarah Morgan (Dec 13 - Holiday theme)
10. Reader's Choice:

Cold As Ice (Ice, #2) by Anne Stuart First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson, #1) by Darynda Jones Hidden by Blood (Sweetblood, #1.5) by Laurie London Reckless Magic (Star-Crossed, #1) by Rachel Higginson Existence (Existence Trilogy, #1) by Abbi Glines Sleigh Bells in the Snow (O'Neil Brothers, #1) by Sarah Morgan


message 224: by Julianna (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 1890 comments Update 12/31 - Final Update

1.'D' is for December: The Christmas Secret by Donna VanLiere (12/15)★★★★★

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Home for Christmas (from I'm Your Santa) by Dianne Castell (12/4)★★

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Mylo by Sheila Jaxland (12/1)★★★★

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: A Christmas Home by Greg Kincaid (12/29)★★★★1/2

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: The Christmas Present (from I'm Your Santa) by Lori Foster (12/10)★★★★1/2

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Winter's Heat by Zoe Archer (12/17)★★★1/2

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: All I Want for Christmas is a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks (12/23)★★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Seaswept by Nora Roberts (12/9)★★★★

Completed 8/8
The Christmas Secret (Christmas Hope, #5) by Donna VanLiere I'm Your Santa by Lori Foster Mylo by Sheila Jaxland A Christmas Home by Greg Kincaid I'm Your Santa by Lori Foster Winter's Heat (Nemesis, Unlimited, #1.5) by Zoe Archer All I Want for Christmas is a Vampire (Love at Stake, #5) by Kerrelyn Sparks Sea Swept (Chesapeake Bay Saga #1) by Nora Roberts


message 225: by Angie (new)

Angie | 761 comments 9/10

1.'D' is for December: Obsidian - Laurann Dohner - December 23
2. Member of the Month: The Rake and the Heiress - Marguerite Kaye - December 2
3. Geography: Witches of the East - Melissa De La Cruz - December 5
4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Frisco's Kid - Suzanne Brockmann - December 22
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Nevermore - Kelly Creagh - December 25
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Heart and Soul - Shiloh Walker - December 18
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Arctic Shift - Lissa Matthews
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Wave of Memories - Addison Fox - December 6
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: A Seduction At Christmas - Cathy Maxwell - December 26
10. Reader's Choice: Trust Me - Jayne Ann Krentz - December 16
Obsidian (New Species, #8) by Laurann Dohner The Rake and the Heiress by Marguerite Kaye Witches of East End (The Beauchamp Family, #1) by Melissa de la Cruz Frisco's Kid (Tall, Dark & Dangerous #3) by Suzanne Brockmann Nevermore (Nevermore, #1) by Kelly Creagh Heart and Soul (The Hunters, #9 and #10) by Shiloh Walker Arctic Shift (Denali Heat, #1) by Lissa Matthews Wave of Memories (Sons of the Zodiac, #3.5) by Addison Fox A Seduction at Christmas (Scandals and Seductions, #1) by Cathy Maxwell Trust Me by Jayne Ann Krentz


message 226: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments Congrats to all the finishers, and Happy New Year!

10/10 Done Yay!

1. December: Dark Witch by Nora Roberts 12/2 ★★★★
2. Carolyn F (MOM): About a Dragon by G.A. Aiken 12/6 ★★★★
3. New Mexico: Power of the Raven by Aimee Thurlo 12/4 ★★★
4. Pearl Harbor: Killer Secrets by Lora Leigh 12/4 ★★★★
5. Children's Day: Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep 12/24 ★★★★
6. Ear Day: Until There Was You by Kristan Higgins 12/30 ★★★★
7. Evergreen Day: Fountain of Secrets by Anita Clenney 12/31 ★★★
8. Solstice: Law Man by Kristen Ashley 12/17 ★★★★
9. Christmas Day: Wolfsbane and Mistletoe Anthology 12/20 ★★★★
10. My Choice: The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic by ECB 12/14 ★★★

Dark Witch (The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy, #1) by Nora Roberts About a Dragon (Dragon Kin, #2) by G.A. Aiken Power of the Raven by Aimee Thurlo Killer Secrets (Tempting SEALs, #5) by Lora Leigh Touch of Frost (Mythos Academy, #1) by Jennifer Estep Until There Was You by Kristan Higgins Fountain of Secrets (The Relic Seekers #2) by Anita Clenney Law Man (Dream Man, #3) by Kristen Ashley Wolfsbane and Mistletoe by Charlaine Harris The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic by Emily Croy Barker


message 227: by ~KarenH~, Moderator (new)

~KarenH~ | 11377 comments Congrats Kat, Katy, Julie, and Valorie!

Thanks to everyone who participated this month, and for those of you who weren't quite able to finish due to all the pesky real-life interruptions...January's here! :D


message 228: by Lacy (new)

Lacy (lacy_stewart) | 1966 comments 7/7 I finished just in time

10. Reader's Choice: Bound - 12/8/2013 - ★★★★

1. 'D' is for December: Starry Night: A Christmas Novel by Debbie Macomber - 12/9/2013 - ★★★★

2. Member of the Month: Secrets of a Summer Night - 12/22/2013 - ★★★★

3. Geography: Revealed - 12/19/2013 - ★★★

5. International Children's Day: Seduction and Snacks - 12/17/2013 - ★★★

9. Christmas Day: Perfection - 12/20/2013 - ★★★★

6. Take it in the ear day: Checkmate - 12/31/2013 - ★★★★




Perfection (Neighbor from Hell, #2) by R.L. Mathewson Seduction and Snacks (Chocolate Lovers, #1) by Tara Sivec Revealed (House of Night, #11) by P.C. Cast Secrets of a Summer Night (Wallflowers, #1) by Lisa Kleypas Starry Night A Christmas Novel by Debbie Macomber Bound (Eternal Guardians, #6) by Elisabeth Naughton Checkmate (Neighbor from Hell, #3) by R.L. Mathewson


message 229: by Daffodil (new)

Daffodil (daffodil--ripcranberry) | 1058 comments Finished!

RRRC December 2013 Challenge
December 1-31, 2013

Completed: 10/10

1.'D' is for December
Undead and Unsure, MaryJanice Davidson, 12-15-13

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.
Shadow Touch, Marjorie M Liu, 12-18-13

3. Geography: New Mexico someone is enchanted or casts spells
Midnight Enchantment, Anya Bast, 12-26-13

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day a military character
Moonlight Road, Robyn Carr, 12-11-13

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day children in storyline
Tiger Magic, Jennifer Ashley, 12-22-13

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover
Lover Reborn, J.R. Ward, 12-9-13

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day a tree on cover
More Than Words Vol. 6, Robyn Carr et al, 12-26-13

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year) a short book (under 200 pages)
Scarlet Moon, Debbie Viguié, 12-15-13

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day
Twelve Days, Teresa Hill, 12-11-13

10. Reader's Choice
Of Grave Concern, Max McCoy, 12-3-13

Undead and Unsure (Undead, #12) by MaryJanice Davidson Shadow Touch (Dirk & Steele, #2) by Marjorie M. Liu Midnight Enchantment (Dark Magick, #4) by Anya Bast Moonlight Road (Virgin River, #11) by Robyn Carr Tiger Magic (Shifters Unbound, #5) by Jennifer Ashley Lover Reborn (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #10) by J.R. Ward More Than Words, Volume 6 (Includes Virgin River, #11.1) by Joan Johnston Scarlet Moon (Once Upon a Time Fairytales) by Debbie Viguié Twelve Days by Teresa Hill Of Grave Concern An Ophelia Wylde Paranormal Mystery by Max McCoy


message 230: by ~KarenH~, Moderator (new)

~KarenH~ | 11377 comments Yay Lacy and Daffodil! :D


message 231: by Julianna (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 1890 comments ~KarenH~ wrote: "Congrats Kat, Katy, Julie, and Valorie!"

Thanks, Karen!:-)


message 232: by Laurie (new)

Laurie RRRC December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013


1.'D' is for December: David Dickinson - Goodnight Sweet Prince
2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F: Agatha Christie - Murder in Mesopotamia
3. Geography: New Mexico: Steve Brewer - A Box of Pandoras
4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: ex-military: Chaz Higgs: Glenn Puit - In Her Prime
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Lemony Snicketts - the Bad Beginning
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: wEAR: Nancy Martin - Dead Girls Don't Wear Diamonds
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Stuart Gustafson - Missing in Mexico
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): 551pages - Shane O'Sullivan - Who Killed Bobby?
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Ellen Byerrum - Grave Apparel
10. Reader's Choice: Ellen Byerrum - Killer Hair

Goodnight Sweet Prince (Lord Francis Powerscourt, #1) by David Dickinson Murder in Mesopotamia (Hercule Poirot, #14) by Agatha Christie A Box of Pandoras by Steve Brewer In Her Prime The Murder of a Political Star by Glenn Puit The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #1) by Lemony Snicket Dead Girls Don't Wear Diamonds (Blackbird Sisters Mystery, #2) by Nancy Martin Missing in Mexico by Stuart Gustafson Who Killed Bobby? The Unsolved Murder of Robert F. Kennedy by Shane O'Sullivan Grave Apparel (Crime of Fashion, #5) by Ellen Byerrum Killer Hair (Crime of Fashion, #1) by Ellen Byerrum

DONE!!


message 233: by ~KarenH~, Moderator (new)

~KarenH~ | 11377 comments Yay, Laurie!


Tina "IRead2Escape" (tinar1121) | 1292 comments Sorry! I completed this challenge, but just now finding time to post it!

December Monthly Challenge
12/1/13 - 12/31/13

8/8 Completed

1.'D' is for December: ~ Wyoming Tough by Diana Palmer 12/12 (4 Stars)
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 12/26 (4 Stars)
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 12/22 (3.5 Stars)
6. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): ~ The Christmas Wish by Katy Regnery 12/26 (3.5 Stars)
7. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: ~ I'll Be Home For Christmas by Jessica Scott 12/8 (4 Stars)
8. Reader's Choice: ~ Until There Was You by Jessica Scott 12/6 (3.5 Stars)

Wyoming Tough (Wyoming Men, #1) by Diana Palmer Because of You (Coming Home, #1) by Jessica Scott Take Me Home for Christmas (Whiskey Creek, #5) by Brenda Novak Kissing Under The Mistletoe (The Sullivans, #10) by Bella Andre Wyoming Fierce (Wyoming Men, #2) by Diana Palmer The Christmas Wish (Heart of Montana, 1.5) by Katy Regnery I'll Be Home For Christmas (Coming Home, #2.5) by Jessica Scott Until There Was You (Coming Home, #2) by Jessica Scott


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