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I just realized I never reported back when I finished my challenge...oops! :D2014 February Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed
✔1. 'F' is for February: Up From the Grave 2/3/14
✔2. Member of the Month: Amy ~Lover of Books~ - Deadly Lies 2/8/14
✔3. Geography: Untamed 2/11/14
✔4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb 3): About Last Night 2/16/14
✔5. National Chocolate Fondue Day (Feb 5) - Wild Man 2/18/14
✔6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): Georgia On My Mind 2/21/14
✔7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): Silver Borne 2/6/14
✔8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20) - Bear, Otter, and the Kid 2/14/14
✔9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): Before Jamaica Lane 2/14/14
✔10. Reader's Choice: An Intrepid Trip to Love 2/8/14
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Congrats to all the finishers!
RRRC February 2014 Monthly Challenge Read: 10/10 Finished!
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Finished.Timeframe: February 2014
Completed: 10/10
1. Fool Moon by Jim Butcher 2/25/14 3.5♥
2. Law Man by Kristen Ashley 2/5/14 4.5♥
3. The Girl with the Iron Touch by Kady Cross 2/27/14 4♥
4. Holiday in Death by J D Robb 2/26/14 3.5♥
5. Wild Man by Kristen Ashley 2/4/14 4.5♥
6. Red's Hot Cowboy by Carolyn Brown 2/6/14 4♥
7. Poisoned Prose by Ellery Adams 2/17/14 3♥
8. Changeling by Yasmine Galenorn 2/15/14 3♥
9. Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh 2/12/14 4♥
10. Unspoken by Dee Henderson 2/21/14 4♥
Wow, I'm sliding under the wire -- I wasn't sure I would get the last two in on the last day.FEBRUARY
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1. 'F' is for February: The Robe Of Skulls 2/28/14
2. Member of the Month: Amy ~Lover of Books~ Shadows 2/26/14
3. Geography: The Prize in the Game 2/28/14
4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb 3): The King's Name 2/2/14 (3 words, plus a death)
5. National Chocolate Fondue Day (Feb 5): Who Stole Grandma's Million-Dollar Pumpkin Pie? 2/28/14
6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): Almost a Bride 2/27/14
7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20):Tarzan of the Apes 2/13/2014
8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20) The Second Spy 2/13/2014
9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): A Girl's Guide to Vampires 2/27/14
10. Reader's Choice: Lord of Mountains 2/26/14
February 2014 Reading ChallengeDuration: Feb. 1st - Feb. 28th
8/10 Completed
* 1. 'F' is for February: First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, #1) by Jeaniene Frost - finished 2/28/14 (5 Stars)
2. Member of the Month: Amy ~ Lover of Books ~ Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor
3. Geography: Destined to Fly (Avalon Trilogy, #3) by Indigo Bloome
* 4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb. 3): Collide (The Secret Life of Trystan Scott, #1) by H. M. Ward - finished 2/3/14 (4 Stars)
* 5. National Chocolate Fondue Day (Feb. 5): Recipe for Love (The Cupcake Diaries, #2) by Darlene Panzera - finished 2/4/14 (4 Stars)
* 6. Valentine's Day (Feb. 14): Taste of Romance (The Cupcake Diaries, #3) by Darlene Panzera - finished 2/6/14 (4 Stars)
* 7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb. 20): Just One of the Guys by Kristan Higgins - finished 2/25/14 (4 Stars)
* 8. Harry Potter Day (Feb. 20): The Warlord Wants Forever (Immortals After Dark, #1) by Kresley Cole - finished 2/8/14 (3 Stars)
* 9. International Friendship Week (Feb. 22 - 28): Scandalous 2 (Scandalous, #2) by H. M. Ward - finished 2/19/14 (3 Stars)
* 10. Reader's Choice: Melting the Ice (Play by Play, #7) by Jaci Burton - finished 2/15/14 (5 Stars)
Another 8 out of 10...but I did read one of the books I didn't get to last month.
8/8 DoneSin's Dark Caress Tracey O'Hara
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!!!!!!!!! I'M DONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Progress: 8/8
Corralled by Lorelei James (pub 2010) 02/05
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Bulgaria.
Facts about Bulgaria:
★ Bulgaria is the oldest country in Europe that hasn’t changed its name since it was first established.
★ Every year on 1 March Bulgarians exchange martenitsas, which are small pieces of adornment made of red and white thread that symbolise good health and happiness.
★ Bulgaria was once one of the 3 biggest empires in Europe among the Frankish, and the Byzantine (it spanned between the Mediterranean, the Black, and the White Seas).
You can also read a book that has been on your shelves for over a year, or one of the oldest books on your tbr shelf or read a book with a red or white cover or read a book that is third in a series.
When Seducing a Duke(Victorian Soap Opera #1) by Kathryn Smith 02/10
5. National Chocolate Fondue Day (Feb 5) - Read a book where one of the main characters is a baker or a book with food on the cover
Mystery Man by Kristin Ashley 02/16
A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton 02/05
Monthly Challenges > February 2014 Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread 10/10
1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.
Forgotten Sins (Sin Brothers #1) by Rebecca Zanetti 02/17/14
2. Member of the Month: Amy ~Lover of Books~ - Amy ~Lover of Books~ has been a member of the RRRC since February, 2010. Here is the link to Amy's shelves. Please read a book from any of Amy's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in February of any year.
Published February 1st 2011 - Deadly Heat (Deadly #2) by Cynthia Eden 02/01/14
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Bulgaria.
Facts about Bulgaria:
★ Bulgaria is the oldest country in Europe that hasn’t changed its name since it was first established.
★ Every year on 1 March Bulgarians exchange martenitsas, which are small pieces of adornment made of red and white thread that symbolise good health and happiness.
★ Bulgaria was once one of the 3 biggest empires in Europe among the Frankish, and the Byzantine (it spanned between the Mediterranean, the Black, and the White Seas).
You can also read a book that has been on your shelves for over a year, or one of the oldest books on your tbr shelf or read a book with a red or white cover or read a book that is third in a series.
Serpent's Kiss (Elder Races #3) by Thea Harrison 02/23/14
4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb 3): This day commemorates the untimely death of 3 rock singers Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper - read a book where a main character is a singer or a book where an important character dies or a book that has only 3 words in the title/series title
Rock Chick Revolution (Rock Chick #8) by Kristen Ashley 02/03/14
5. National Chocolate Fondue Day (Feb 5) - Read a book where one of the main characters is a baker or a book with food on the cover
The Sweetest Thing (Lucky Harbor #2) by Jill Shalvis 02/04/14
6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): This is a day that celebrates love so read any romance book.
The Prize by Julie Garwood 02/09/14
7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): Read a book with a main character that has a pet or a book that has an animal on the cover.
Heart Quest (Celta's Heartmates #5) by Robin D. Owens 02/08/14
8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20) - read a book that has a child in the story or a book where one of the characters is a wizard/witch
Up From the Grave (Night Huntress #7) by Jeaniene Frost 02/22/14
9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): read a book that has a friend to lovers theme or a book recommended to you by a Goodreads member.
Born of Fire (The League #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon 02/06/14
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
All He Ever Desired (Kowalski Family #5) by Shannon Stacey 02/10/14
Congrats Bre, ~KarenH~, Allison, Turtlecollector, Beth, Patty, Shan and AndaM!!!!
I was in for February but can't find my post!…It was an epic failure anyway! I got involved in other books and didn't complete the ones I had for the challenge!Anyway I completed 6/10
Since I can't find original post I will put what I was going to read and whether I finished or not
1. F is for February: Familiar Obsession DID NOT FINISH
2. Member of the Month:Amy- Inside Out (Published in 2010: DID NOT FINISH
3. Geography: In Bed with the Enemy (Red Cover) FINISHED 2-28-14
4. The Day the Music Died Day: Dad by Choice (3 words in title) FINISHED 2-26-14
5. National Chocolate Fondue Day: The Chef's Choice FINISHED 2-18-14
6. Valentines Day: Undressed FINISHED 2-13-14
7. Love Your Pet Day: Lion's Heat FINISHED 2-7-14
8. Harry Potter Day: Wickedest Witch FINISHED 2/4/14
9. International Friendship Week: Once Upon a Time in Bliss DID NOT FINISH
10. Readers Choice: Crime Scene At Cardwell Ranch DID NOT FINISH
I finished delicious (last book of the challenge) last night but I still haven't had access to my computer to update my post. Im using gr app.
Final Update 3/1 - I had to drop one of my planned reads, because I ran out of time.:-(1. 'F' is for February:
2. Member of the Month:
3. Geography:
6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14):
10. Reader's Choice:
Completed 5/6
Down to the wire and I had to shift some books, but I did it!Duration: 2/1/14 - 2/28/14
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All done!1. 'F' is for February:
2. Member of the Month: Amy ~Lover of Books~:
3. Geography:
4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb 3):
5. National Chocolate Fondue Day (Feb 5):
6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14):
7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20):
8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20):
9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28):
10. Reader's Choice:
Read: 10/10 ~ DONE!! 1. 'F' is for February: Fettered 3.1 ★★★★☆
2. Member of the Month: Giving In (Feb) 2.1 ★★★☆☆
3. Geography: Home Work 2.27 ★★★★☆
4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb 3): Die For Me 2.12 ★☆☆☆☆
5. National Chocolate Fondue Day (Feb 5): Starfish and Coffee 2.2 ★★★☆☆
6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): Hot Ticket - A Serving Love Story 2.1 ★★★☆☆
7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): I Was An Alien Cat Toy 2.6 ★★★★☆
8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20): Harry Potter and the Bound Prince 2.9 ★★★☆☆
9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): Sixty Five Hours 2.16 ★★★★☆
10. Reader's Choice: An Intrepid Trip to Love 2.9 ★★★★☆
Congrats Shannon, Mahyar, Julie (Mom2lnb), ~Leslie~, Angie and Breann!!!
10 of 10 Complete Noumena12 Book Blog
1. 'F' is for February: Four Weddings and a Fireman(The Bachelor Firemen of San Gabriel, #5) by Bernard, Jennifer 2/28
Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.
2. Member of the Month: Amy ~Lover of Books~: Hot Ride by Kelly Jamieson 2/2
~Lover of Books~ has been a member of the RRRC since February, 2010. Here is the link to Amy's shelves. Please read a book from any of Amy's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in February of any year.
3. Geography: Had To Be You (Bad Boys of Red Hook, #3) by Robin Kaye 2/8
Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Bulgaria. You can also read a book that has been on your shelves for over a year, or one of the oldest books on your tbr shelf or read a book with a red or white cover or read a book that is third in a series.
4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb 3): Vampire Most Wanted(Argeneau, #20) by Sands, Lynsay 2/18
This day commemorates the untimely death of 3 rock singers Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper - read a book where a main character is a singer or a book where an important character dies or a book that has only 3 words in the title/series title
5. National Chocolate Fondue Day (Feb 5): Once in a Lifetime(Lucky Harbor, #9) by Shalvis, Jill 2/21
Read a book where one of the main characters is a baker or a book with food on the cover
6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): Perfect Together(Serendipity's Finest, #3) by Perfect Together(Serendipity's Finest, #3) 2/9 This is a day that celebrates love so read any romance book.
7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): All You Need is Love (Green Mountain #1) by Force, Marie 2/4
Read a book with a main character that has a pet or a book that has an animal on the cover.
8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20): A Hero to Come Home To by Pappano, Marilyn 2/27
Read a book that has a child in the story or a book where one of the characters is a wizard/witch
9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): Melting The Ice (Play by Play, #7) by Burton, Jaci 2/4
Read a book that has a friend to lovers theme or a book recommended to you by a Goodreads member.
10. Reader's Choice: The Chance(Thunder Point, #4) by Carr, Robyn
Read any book of your choice.
Congrats to all the finishers!10/10 Done Yay!
1. February:
2. Amy~Lover of Books:
3. Red Cover:
4. Music Died Day:
5. Chocolate Fondue Day:
6. Valentine's Day:
7. Love Your Pet Day:
8. Harry Potter Day:
9. Friendship Week:
10. My Choice:
Nikita wrote: "Congrats Valorie!"Thanks!
I'm a couple days late posting...but in spite of being sick the whole last week of Feb (where even thinking about trying to read made my head throb), I managed to finish my last book on Feb 26!!! February 2014 RRRC Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed
✔1. 'F' is for February:
Falling For Nick - Joleen James
Done - 02.08 - ★★★1/2
✔2. Member of the Month-Amy ~Lover of Books~:
Truly, Madly - Heather Webber
Done - 02.26 - ★★★1/2
✔3. Geography:
About That Night - Julie James (third in a series)
Done - 02.13 - ★★★★
✔4. The Day the Music Died Day:
The Edge of Always - J.A. Redmerski (main characters sing)
Done - 02.04 - ★★★★
✔5. National Chocolate Fondue Day:
There's Only Been You - Donna Marie Rogers (main character is a baker)
Done - 02.10 - ★★★
✔6. Valentine's Day:
That Boy - Jillian Dodd
Done - 02.08 - ★★★
✔7. Love Your Pet Day:
Beguiled Again - Patricia Burroughs (main character has a parrot)
Done - 02.18 - ★★★
✔8. Harry Potter Day:
High Stakes Gamble - Mimi Barbour (main character has a baby)
Done - 02.03 - ★★★
✔9. International Friendship Week:
Ready or Not - Carol Schede (friends to lovers)
Done - 02.14 - ★★★
✔10. Reader's Choice:
Vegas Shuffle - Mimi Barbour
Done - 02.03 - ★★★
Congrats Laurla! Hope you're feeling better now.
I finished 9 items!Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2014 February Monthly Challenge
Duration: 2/1/2014 - 2/28/2014
Progress: 9 out of 10
1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F':
Fly Away by Kristin Hannah - **** - 2/7/2014
2. Member of the Month: Amy ~Lover of Books~ - Amy ~Lover of Books~ has been a member of the RRRC since February, 2010. Here is the link to Amy's shelves. Please read a book from any of Amy's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in February of any year:
Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward - **** - 2/3/2014
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Bulgaria.
Facts about Bulgaria:
★ Bulgaria is the oldest country in Europe that hasn’t changed its name since it was first established.
★ Every year on 1 March Bulgarians exchange martenitsas, which are small pieces of adornment made of red and white thread that symbolise good health and happiness.
★ Bulgaria was once one of the 3 biggest empires in Europe among the Frankish, and the Byzantine (it spanned between the Mediterranean, the Black, and the White Seas).
You can also read a book that has been
Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands - *** - 2/11/2014
4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb 3): This day commemorates the untimely death of 3 rock singers Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper - read a book where a main character is a singer or a book where
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini - **** - 2/10/2014
5. National Chocolate Fondue Day (Feb 5) - Read a book where one of the main characters is a baker or a book with food on the cover -
6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): This is a day that celebrates love so read any romance book:
The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson - *** - 2/14/2014
7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): Read a book with a main character that has a pet or a book that has an animal on the cover:
Zoo: The Graphic Novel by James Patterson - ** - 2/19/2014
8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20) - Read a book that has a child in the story or a book where one of the characters is a wizard/witch -
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher - ***** - 2/13/2014
9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): Read a book that has a friend to lovers theme or a book recommended to you by a Goodreads member:
Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen - ***** - 2/24/2014
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice:
Ever After by Kim Harrison - ***** - 2/18/2014
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