2015 August Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread

[Kim]

August Monthly Challenge

0/10 Completed

1. 'A' is for August -
2. Member of the Month: Shan 2013 -
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author -
4. Romance Awareness Month -
5. Eighth Month of the Year -
6. National Back to School Month -
7. National S'mores Day -
8. National Thrift shop Day -
9. Kiss and Make Up Day -
10. Reader's Choice -

[Emily]

August Monthly Challenge DONE
10/10 read

1. 'A' is for August - All The Rage by Courtney Summers 8.10
2. Member of the Month: Shan 2013 -  With Everything I Am by Kristen Ashley 8.3
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: J.H. Knight The Bear Heiress by Desirae Grove 8.4 (Erotic) 
4. Romance Awareness Month - When I Fall by J. Daniels 8.4
5. Eighth Month of the Year - Game For Love: Game On by Cat Johnson 8.4
6. National Back to School Month - Man of Steel by Jordan Silver 8.7
7. August 6: National S'mores Day - Their Sweet Desire by Dixie Lynn Dwyer 8.6
8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - Outllaw's Obsession by Jenika Snow 8.12
9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - Where I Belong by J. Daniels 8.5
10. Reader's Choice - Fighting Destiny by Shelly morgan 8.1

[Julianna]

Count me in for 8 this time.

[Chris]

I'm in for 10:

7 of 10

✔1. 'A' is for August - Tears of Pearl by Tasha Alexander 08/07
2. Member of the Month: Shan 2013 -
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: J.H. Knight -
✔4. Romance Awareness Month - To Beguile a Beast 08/04
✔5. Eighth Month of the Year - A Match for Marcus Cynster 448 pages.
✔6. National Back to School Month - Ellie Greer - 6 year old kidnap victim Echo Burning 08/05
✔7. August 6: National S'mores Day - Aliena lives in forest - The Pillars of the Earth 08/10
✔8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - Listened to on Scribd - The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo 08/01
9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day -
✔10. Reader's Choice - The Contractors 08/01

[Elizabeth]

I'm in for 10.

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Reading Challenge: August

1/10 read

[1.8.] 7. August 6: National S'mores Day: Kiss Me Gone by Christa Wick

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1. 'A' is for August: The Rocker That Holds Me by Terri Anne Browning
2. Member of the Month - Shan: Twist of Fate by Kelly Mooney
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Angela Knight: Midnight Bayou by Nora Roberts
4. Romance Awareness Month: The Design by R.S. Grey
5. Eighth Month of the Year: Lost and Found by Tamara Larson
6. National Back to School Month: Spiral by Mila Ferrera
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8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day: Real Men Don't Break Hearts by Coleen Kwan
9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day: Rescue My Heart by Myrna Mackenzie
10. Reader's Choice:

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

I'm in for all 10, as usual! :D

[Susan]

1/10



1. 'A' is for August - Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.

2. Member of the Month: Shan - Shan has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013. Here is the link to Shan's shelves
Please read a book from any of Shan's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight - Read one book written by Angela Knight or any author with her first or last name. Link to Angela Knight's backlist.

Fun Facts about Angela-
* Angela Knight lives in South Carolina.
* She was a reporter for 10 years.
* She writes erotic fantasy.
* Angela published her first novel in 1996.

You may also read a book set in South Carolina, or by an author who is from South Carolina. You can also read a book that has a main character who is a reporter. You can also read a book that is shelved as erotic or fantasy. You can also also read any book published in 1996.

4. Romance Awareness Month - August is Romance Awareness month. Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.

5. Eighth Month of the Year - August is the 8th month of the year. Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count.

6. National Back to School Month - August is National Back to School month. Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it.
The Convenient Cowboy - Heidi Hormel (HAR #1560 - Aug 2015) (kid) - Aug 2

7. August 6: National S'mores Day - Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.

8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free.

9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover OR read a book that is considered a second chance romance.

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

[Jojo]

August Monthly Challenge /u>

0/10

1. 'A' is for August: Edge of Dawnby Lara Adrian
2. Member of the Month - Shan: Melting the Ice by Jaci Burton
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight: Hot in Handcuffs by Sylvia Day
4. Romance Awareness Month: Intentions of the Earl by Rose Gordon
5. Eighth Month of the Year: Soulless by Gail Carriger
6. National Back to School Month: Breaking Cover by Kaje Harper
7. August 6: National S'mores Day: Under Fire by Rita Henuber
8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day: Always on the Run by Crystal Bowling
9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day: Looking for Trouble by Victoria Dahl
10. Reader's Choice: Siren's Call by Jayne Castle

[✿~Danielle~✿]

August Monthly Challenge

Completed: 10 out of 10



✔ 'A' is for August | Against the Grain | 5/8 | title A
✔ Member of the Month: Shan - Strength & Courage | 4/8 | published in January
✔ Featured Author Challenge | Fury | 1/8 | book that is shelved as erotic
✔ Romance Awareness Month | The Last Thing He Needs | 14/8 | Romance
✔ Eighth Month of the Year | Obsidian | 14/8 | 8th book in the series
✔ National Back to School Month | Get Your Shine On | 3/8 | has a kid in it
✔ National S'mores Day | Chasing Seth | 1/8 | MC spends a lot of time outside.
✔ National Thrift shop Day | Blood Sense | 2/8 | bargain
✔ Kiss and Make Up Day | Shadow & Soul | 11/8 | second chance romance
✔ Reader's Choice | Magic Shifts | 4/8 | choice
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[Bookchaser]

2015 August Monthly Challenge


1/10 Completed

01. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Sugar on Top by Marina Adair (3M)
OR
Can't Help Falling in Love by Bella Andre (OD E-Pub)
02. Member of the Month ~ Shan: Shan has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013. Please read a book from any of Shan's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.
Hunger Untamed by Pamela Palmer (OD MP3)
OR
Scandal And The Duchess by Jennifer Ashley (OD E-Pub)
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Angela Knight: Read one book written by Angela Knight or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in South Carolina, or by an author who is from South Carolina. You can also read a book that has a main character who is a reporter. You can also read a book that is shelved as erotic or fantasy. You can also also read any book published in 1996.
Warrior by Angela Knight (OD E-Pub)
OR
Sweet Talk Me by Kieran Kramer (OD E-Pub)(3M)
OR
Swan Point by Sherryl Woods (Audio CDs)
04. Romance Awareness Month: Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.
You've Got Male by Elizabeth Bevarly (OD E-Pub)
05. Eighth Month of the Year: Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count.
A New Hope by Robyn Carr (OD E-Pub)
OR
Marrying Daisy Bellamy by Susan Wiggs (Audio CDs)
06. National Back to School Month: Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it.

07. National S'mores Day (August 6): Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.
Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti 08/03/15
08. National Thrift Shop Day (August 17): Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free.
Not So New In Town by Michele Summers
09. Kiss and Make Up Day (August 25): Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover OR read a book that is considered a second chance romance.
Kiss Me by Susan Mallery (Audio CDs)
OR
Summer at the Shore by V.K. Sykes (OD E-Pub)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Siren's Call by Jayne Castle



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[Susan]

2/10



1. 'A' is for August - Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.

2. Member of the Month: Shan - Shan has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013. Here is the link to Shan's shelves
Please read a book from any of Shan's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight - Read one book written by Angela Knight or any author with her first or last name. Link to Angela Knight's backlist.

Fun Facts about Angela-
* Angela Knight lives in South Carolina.
* She was a reporter for 10 years.
* She writes erotic fantasy.
* Angela published her first novel in 1996.

You may also read a book set in South Carolina, or by an author who is from South Carolina. You can also read a book that has a main character who is a reporter. You can also read a book that is shelved as erotic or fantasy. You can also also read any book published in 1996.

4. Romance Awareness Month - August is Romance Awareness month. Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.

5. Eighth Month of the Year - August is the 8th month of the year. Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count.

6. National Back to School Month - August is National Back to School month. Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it.
The Convenient Cowboy - Heidi Hormel (HAR #1560 - Aug 2015) (kid) - Aug 2

7. August 6: National S'mores Day - Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.

8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free.

9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover OR read a book that is considered a second chance romance.
If the Viscount Falls - Sabrina Jeffries (Pocket - Feb 2015) (second chance) - Aug 3

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

[Bookchaser]

2015 August Monthly Challenge


2/10 Completed

01. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Sugar on Top by Marina Adair (3M)
OR
Can't Help Falling in Love by Bella Andre (OD E-Pub)
02. Member of the Month ~ Shan: Shan has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013. Please read a book from any of Shan's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.
Hunger Untamed by Pamela Palmer (OD MP3)
OR
Scandal And The Duchess by Jennifer Ashley (OD E-Pub)
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Angela Knight: Read one book written by Angela Knight or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in South Carolina, or by an author who is from South Carolina. You can also read a book that has a main character who is a reporter. You can also read a book that is shelved as erotic or fantasy. You can also also read any book published in 1996.
Warrior by Angela Knight (OD E-Pub)
OR
Sweet Talk Me by Kieran Kramer (OD E-Pub)
OR
Swan Point by Sherryl Woods (Audio CDs)
04. Romance Awareness Month: Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.
You've Got Male by Elizabeth Bevarly (OD E-Pub)
05. Eighth Month of the Year: Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count.
A New Hope by Robyn Carr 08/04/15
06. National Back to School Month: Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it.

07. National S'mores Day (August 6): Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.
Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti 08/03/15
08. National Thrift Shop Day (August 17): Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free.
Not So New In Town by Michele Summers
09. Kiss and Make Up Day (August 25): Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover OR read a book that is considered a second chance romance.
Kiss Me by Susan Mallery (Audio CDs)
OR
Summer at the Shore by V.K. Sykes (OD E-Pub)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Siren's Call by Jayne Castle



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[Fran, Moderator]

August Monthly Challenge
2/5 Read

1. 'A' is for August -
2. Member of the Month:Pub. in Jan.- Still Talking 8/3
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Erotic- The Trip 8/2
4. Romance Awareness Month -
5. Eighth Month of the Year -
6. National Back to School Month -
7. August 6: National S'mores Day -
8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day -
9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day -
10. Reader's Choice -

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Reading Challenge: August

2/10 read

[1.8.] 7. August 6: National S'mores Day: Kiss Me Gone by Christa Wick
[5.8.] 9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day: Rescue My Heart by Myrna Mackenzie

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1. 'A' is for August: The Rocker That Holds Me by Terri Anne Browning
2. Member of the Month - Shan: Twist of Fate by Kelly Mooney
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Angela Knight: Midnight Bayou by Nora Roberts
4. Romance Awareness Month: The Design by R.S. Grey
5. Eighth Month of the Year: Lost and Found by Tamara Larson
6. National Back to School Month: Spiral by Mila Ferrera
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8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day: Real Men Don't Break Hearts by Coleen Kwan
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10. Reader's Choice:

[KarenF]

I'm in for 8.

2/8 Read

1. A for August: Magic Shifts by Ilona Andrews
2. Hi Shan! The Viscount Who Lived Down the Lane by Elizabeth Boyle
3. Romance Month: Season for Surrender by Theresa Romain
4. Eighth Month: Hot Target by Suzanne Brockmann
5. S'Mores Day: Second Chance Summer by Jill Shalvis 8/3/15
6. Thrift Shop Day: I Adored a Lord by Katherine Ashe
7. Kiss & Make Up Day: Grave Phantoms by Jenn Bennett
8. My Choice: The Unleashing by Shelley Laurenston 8/2/15


Unread:

Read:

[Katie]

10/10 read - Done


1. A is for August: Andrews, Ilona - Magic Shifts - 8/7, 5 stars
2. Member of the Month: Ride Steady - 8/6, 4 stars
3. FAC author: Wild Invitation - 8/7, 4 stars
4. Romance Awareness Month: Jack: Grime and Punishment - 8/8, 3 stars
5. Eight Month of the Year: Under the Mistletoe - 8/6, 3 stars
6. National Back to School Month: Up From the Grave - 8/3, 3 stars
7. National S'mores Day: Bound by Flames - 8/6, 3 stars
8. National Thrift Shop Day: Left on St. Truth-be-Well - 8/17, 2 stars
9. Kiss and Make Up Day: Wrangled and Tangled - 8/18, 3 stars
10. Reader's Choice: The Boy with the Painful Tattoo - 8/7, 2 stars

[Morgan]

August Monthly Challenge
1/10 Completed


01. 'A' is for August: The Song of David by Amy Harmon
02. Member of the Month: Alex
03. FAC Author: (MC reporter) Sharp Objects 08/06/15 ★★★
04. Romance Awareness Month: Almost Perfect
05. Eighth Month of the Year: (8 letters in title) All I Want
06. National Back to School Month: Slammed
07. National S'mores Day: (MC outdoors) Shelter Mountain
08. National Thrift shop Day: (thriftbook deal) Full House
09. Kiss and Make Up Day: Fallen Too Far
10. Reader's Choice:

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Reading Challenge: August

3/10 read

[1.8.] 7. August 6: National S'mores Day: Kiss Me Gone by Christa Wick
[5.8.] 9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day: Rescue My Heart by Myrna Mackenzie
[6.8.] 5. Eighth Month of the Year: Psycho by Robert Bloch

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1. 'A' is for August: The Rocker That Holds Me by Terri Anne Browning
2. Member of the Month - Shan: Twist of Fate by Kelly Mooney
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Angela Knight: Midnight Bayou by Nora Roberts
4. Romance Awareness Month: The Design by R.S. Grey
-
6. National Back to School Month: Spiral by Mila Ferrera
-
8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day: Real Men Don't Break Hearts by Coleen Kwan
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10. Reader's Choice: Lost and Found by Tamara Larson

[Shelley]

1. 'A' is for August - A Perfect Blood by Kim Harrison 8/14

2. Member of the Month: Shan - The Cold Cold Ground by Adrian McKinty 8/19

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly 8/7

4. Romance Awareness Month - Dead on the Dance Floor by Heather Graham 8/25

5. Eighth Month of the Year - Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan 8/26

6. National Back to School Month - The 9th Girl by Tami Hoag 8/11

7. August 6: National S'mores Day - Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.

8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - The Grilling Season by Diane Mott Davidson 8/24

9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - Love With a Scandalous Lord by Lorraine Heath 8/16

10. Reader's Choice - Never Go Back by Lee Child 8/31

[Bookchaser]

2015 August Monthly Challenge


3/10 Completed

01. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Sugar on Top by Marina Adair (3M)
OR
Can't Help Falling in Love by Bella Andre (OD E-Pub)
02. Member of the Month ~ Shan: Shan has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013. Please read a book from any of Shan's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.
Hunger Untamed by Pamela Palmer (OD MP3)
OR
Scandal And The Duchess by Jennifer Ashley (OD E-Pub)
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Angela Knight: Read one book written by Angela Knight or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in South Carolina, or by an author who is from South Carolina. You can also read a book that has a main character who is a reporter. You can also read a book that is shelved as erotic or fantasy. You can also also read any book published in 1996.
Warrior by Angela Knight (OD E-Pub)
OR
Sweet Talk Me by Kieran Kramer (OD E-Pub)
OR
Swan Point by Sherryl Woods (Audio CDs)
04. Romance Awareness Month: Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.
You've Got Male by Elizabeth Bevarly (OD E-Pub)
05. Eighth Month of the Year: Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count.
A New Hope by Robyn Carr 08/04/15
06. National Back to School Month: Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it.
Not So New In Town by Michele Summers (OD E-Pub)
07. National S'mores Day (August 6): Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.
Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti 08/03/15
08. National Thrift Shop Day (August 17): Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free.

09. Kiss and Make Up Day (August 25): Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover OR read a book that is considered a second chance romance.
Summer at the Shore by V.K. Sykes 08/07/15
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Kiss Me by Susan Mallery (Audio CDs)
OR
Just a Summer Fling by Cate Cameron (OD E-Pub)



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[Morgan]

August Monthly Challenge
2/10 Completed


01. 'A' is for August:
02. Member of the Month: Alex 08/08/15 ★★★★
03. FAC Author: (MC reporter) Sharp Objects 08/06/15 ★★★
04. Romance Awareness Month: Almost Perfect
05. Eighth Month of the Year: (8 letters in title) All I Want
06. National Back to School Month: Slammed
07. National S'mores Day: (MC outdoors) Shelter Mountain
08. National Thrift shop Day: (thriftbook deal) Full House
09. Kiss and Make Up Day: Fallen Too Far
10. Reader's Choice:

[KarenF]

I'm in for 8.

4/8 Read

1. A for August: Magic Shifts by Ilona Andrews 8/7/15
2. Hi Shan! The Viscount Who Lived Down the Lane by Elizabeth Boyle
3. Romance Month: Season for Surrender by Theresa Romain 8/5/15
4. Eighth Month: Hot Target by Suzanne Brockmann
5. S'Mores Day: Second Chance Summer by Jill Shalvis 8/3/15
6. Thrift Shop Day: I Adored a Lord by Katherine Ashe
7. Kiss & Make Up Day: Grave Phantoms by Jenn Bennett
8. My Choice: The Unleashing by Shelley Laurenston 8/2/15


Unread:

Read:

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Reading Challenge: August

4/10 read

[1.8.] 7. August 6: National S'mores Day: Kiss Me Gone by Christa Wick
[5.8.] 9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day: Rescue My Heart by Myrna Mackenzie
[6.8.] 5. Eighth Month of the Year: Psycho by Robert Bloch
[9.8.] 8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day: Real Men Don't Break Hearts by Coleen Kwan

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1. 'A' is for August: The Rocker That Holds Me by Terri Anne Browning
2. Member of the Month - Shan: Twist of Fate by Kelly Mooney
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Angela Knight: Midnight Bayou by Nora Roberts
4. Romance Awareness Month: The Design by R.S. Grey
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6. National Back to School Month: Spiral by Mila Ferrera
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10. Reader's Choice: Lost and Found by Tamara Larson

[LaurLa]

I'm a little late posting but I have been reading!!!


August Monthly Challenge

2 of 10 Complete

✔1. 'A' is for August:
◘ All I Ever Need Is You - Bella Andre
◘ Read - 08.04 ★★★★

2. Member of the Month - Shan:
◘ Seduction of a Highland Lass - Maya Banks

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Angela Knight:
◘ Make Me, Sir - Cherise Sinclair (erotic)

4. Romance Awareness Month:
◘ Just To Be With You - Bella Andre

5. Eighth Month of the Year:
◘ Heat It Up - Elle Kennedy (8 letters)

6. National Back to School Month:
◘ His to Keep - Katee Roberts (heroine is a teacher)

7. August 6: National S'mores Day:
◘ The Prairie Prince - Marcia McClure (both MCs spend a lot of time outdoors)

8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day:
◘ Truce - R.L. Mathewson (bought for 0.59)

9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day:
◘ It Must Be Your Love - Bella Andrea (second chance romance)

✔10. Reader's Choice:
◘ Return to You - Kate Perry
◘ Read - 08.01 ★★★

[Susan]

3/10



1. 'A' is for August - Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
A Rose for Major Flint - Louise Allen (HH #1241 - July 2015) - Aug 9

2. Member of the Month: Shan - Shan has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013. Here is the link to Shan's shelves
Please read a book from any of Shan's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight - Read one book written by Angela Knight or any author with her first or last name. Link to Angela Knight's backlist.

Fun Facts about Angela-
* Angela Knight lives in South Carolina.
* She was a reporter for 10 years.
* She writes erotic fantasy.
* Angela published her first novel in 1996.

You may also read a book set in South Carolina, or by an author who is from South Carolina. You can also read a book that has a main character who is a reporter. You can also read a book that is shelved as erotic or fantasy. You can also also read any book published in 1996.

4. Romance Awareness Month - August is Romance Awareness month. Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.

5. Eighth Month of the Year - August is the 8th month of the year. Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count.

6. National Back to School Month - August is National Back to School month. Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it.
The Convenient Cowboy - Heidi Hormel (HAR #1560 - Aug 2015) (kid) - Aug 2

7. August 6: National S'mores Day - Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.

8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free.

9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover OR read a book that is considered a second chance romance.
If the Viscount Falls - Sabrina Jeffries (Pocket - Feb 2015) (second chance) - Aug 3

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

[Sassafrass]

2015 August Monthly Challenge - Participant's Thread

10/10 Completed 8/30/15

✔︎1. 'A' is for August I Only Have Eyes for You by Bella Andre 8/30/15
✔︎2. Member of the Month: Shan The School of Essential Ingredients (published January 2008) 8/6/15
✔︎3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight Debt Inheritance (shelved Erotica) 8/5/15
✔︎4. Romance Awareness Month Servicing the Target 8/8/15
✔︎5. Eighth Month of the Year Better When He's Bad (384 pages) 8/20/15
✔︎6. National Back to School Month The Truth About Forever 8/24/15
✔︎7. August 6: National S'mores Day Three's a Clan (shapeshifters, they spend a lot of time outside) 8/16/15
✔︎8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day Significance (freebie) 8/15/15
✔︎9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day The Bourbon Kings (second chance) 8/12/15
✔︎10. Reader's Choice Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love 8/21/15

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Reading Challenge: August

6/10 read

[1.8.] 7. August 6: National S'mores Day: Kiss Me Gone by Christa Wick
[5.8.] 9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day: Rescue My Heart by Myrna Mackenzie
[6.8.] 5. Eighth Month of the Year: Psycho by Robert Bloch
[9.8.] 8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day: Real Men Don't Break Hearts by Coleen Kwan
[10.8.] 2. Member of the Month - Shan: Daddy's Gone A Hunting by Mary Higgins Clark
[10.8.] 6. National Back to School Month: Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson

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1. 'A' is for August:
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3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Angela Knight: The Rocker That Holds Me by Terri Anne Browning
4. Romance Awareness Month: The Design by R.S. Grey
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10. Reader's Choice: Lost and Found by Tamara Larson

[Fran, Moderator]

August Monthly Challenge
3/5 Read

1. 'A' is for August -
2. Member of the Month:Pub. in Jan.- Still Talking 8/3
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Erotic- The Trip 8/2
4. Romance Awareness Month -
5. Eighth Month of the Year -
6. National Back to School Month -
7. August 6: National S'mores Day -
8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - free- Masters & Boyd 8/9
9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day -
10. Reader's Choice -

[Susan]

4/10



1. 'A' is for August - Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
A Rose for Major Flint - Louise Allen (HH #1241 - July 2015) - Aug 9

2. Member of the Month: Shan - Shan has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013. Here is the link to Shan's shelves
Please read a book from any of Shan's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight - Read one book written by Angela Knight or any author with her first or last name. Link to Angela Knight's backlist.

Fun Facts about Angela-
* Angela Knight lives in South Carolina.
* She was a reporter for 10 years.
* She writes erotic fantasy.
* Angela published her first novel in 1996.

You may also read a book set in South Carolina, or by an author who is from South Carolina. You can also read a book that has a main character who is a reporter. You can also read a book that is shelved as erotic or fantasy. You can also also read any book published in 1996.

4. Romance Awareness Month - August is Romance Awareness month. Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.

5. Eighth Month of the Year - August is the 8th month of the year. Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count.
Sequins and Spurs - Cheryl St. John (HH #1243 - Aug 2015) (280 pages) - Aug 10

6. National Back to School Month - August is National Back to School month. Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it.
The Convenient Cowboy - Heidi Hormel (HAR #1560 - Aug 2015) (kid) - Aug 2

7. August 6: National S'mores Day - Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.

8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free.

9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover OR read a book that is considered a second chance romance.
If the Viscount Falls - Sabrina Jeffries (Pocket - Feb 2015) (second chance) - Aug 3

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

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Reading Challenge: August

7/10 read

[1.8.] 7. August 6: National S'mores Day: Kiss Me Gone by Christa Wick
[5.8.] 9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day: Rescue My Heart by Myrna Mackenzie
[6.8.] 5. Eighth Month of the Year: Psycho by Robert Bloch
[9.8.] 8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day: Real Men Don't Break Hearts by Coleen Kwan
[10.8.] 2. Member of the Month - Shan: Daddy's Gone A Hunting by Mary Higgins Clark
[10.8.] 6. National Back to School Month: Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson
[11.8.] 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Angela Knight: The Rocker That Holds Me by Terri Anne Browning

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1. 'A' is for August:
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4. Romance Awareness Month: The Design by R.S. Grey
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10. Reader's Choice: Lost and Found by Tamara Larson

[Suzanne]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2015 August Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
Duration: 8/1/2015 - 8/31/2015

Progress: 8 out of 8

1. 'A' is for August - Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'
Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh - *** - 8/25/2015

2. Member of the Month: Shan - Shan has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013. Here is the link to Shan's shelves
Please read a book from any of Shan's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight - Read one book written by Angela Knight or any author with her first or last name:
Master of the Night by Angela Knight - *** - 8/18/2015 - 296 Pages

4. Romance Awareness Month - August is Romance Awareness month. Read a book that is shelved as a Romance
Untraceable by Laura Griffin - **** - 8/9/2015 - 374 Pages

5. Eighth Month of the Year - August is the 8th month of the year. Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count:
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn - ***** - 8/16/2015 - 399 Pages - 8 Letters in the Title

6. National Back to School Month - August is National Back to School month. Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater - *** - 8/6/2015 - 416 Pages - Teacher Character

7. August 6: National S'mores Day - Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.

8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free
I'm Not the Biggest Bitch in This Relationship: Hilarious, Heartwarming Tales About Man's Best Friend from America's Favorite Humorists by Wade Rouse - **** - 8/7/2015 - 272 Pages - Bargain Book

9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover OR read a book that is considered a second chance romance
Beauty and the Black Sheep by Jessica Bird - ***** - 8/29/2015 - Second Chance Romance

10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice
One Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson - **** - 8/12/2015 - 456 Pages

[Morgan]

August Monthly Challenge
4/10 Completed


01. 'A' is for August: Never Too Far by Abbi Glines
02. Member of the Month: Alex 08/08/15 ★★★★
03. FAC Author: (MC reporter) Sharp Objects 08/06/15 ★★★
04. Romance Awareness Month: Almost Perfect
05. Eighth Month of the Year: (288 pages) To All the Boys I've Loved Before 08/11/15 ★★★★
06. National Back to School Month: Slammed
07. National S'mores Day: (MC outdoors) Shelter Mountain
08. National Thrift shop Day: (thriftbook deal) Full House
09. Kiss and Make Up Day: Fallen Too Far 08/11/15 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice:

[Bookchaser]

2015 August Monthly Challenge


5/10 Completed

01. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Scandal And The Duchess by Jennifer Ashley (OD E-Pub)
OR
Sugar on Top by Marina Adair (3M)
OR
Can't Help Falling in Love by Bella Andre (OD E-Pub)
02. Member of the Month ~ Shan: Shan has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013. Please read a book from any of Shan's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.
Hunger Untamed by Pamela Palmer 08/12/15
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Angela Knight: Read one book written by Angela Knight or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in South Carolina, or by an author who is from South Carolina. You can also read a book that has a main character who is a reporter. You can also read a book that is shelved as erotic or fantasy. You can also also read any book published in 1996.
Warrior by Angela Knight (OD E-Pub)
OR
Sweet Talk Me by Kieran Kramer (OD E-Pub)
OR
Swan Point by Sherryl Woods (Audio CDs)
04. Romance Awareness Month: Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.
You've Got Male by Elizabeth Bevarly (OD E-Pub)
05. Eighth Month of the Year: Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count.
A New Hope by Robyn Carr 08/04/15
06. National Back to School Month: Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it.
Not So New In Town by Michele Summers 08/11/15
07. National S'mores Day (August 6): Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.
Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti 08/03/15
08. National Thrift Shop Day (August 17): Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free.
Kiss Me by Susan Mallery (Audio CDs)
OR
Just a Summer Fling by Cate Cameron (OD E-Pub)
09. Kiss and Make Up Day (August 25): Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover OR read a book that is considered a second chance romance.
Summer at the Shore by V.K. Sykes 08/07/15
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.



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[Susan]

5/10



1. 'A' is for August - Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
A Rose for Major Flint - Louise Allen (HH #1241 - July 2015) - Aug 9

2. Member of the Month: Shan - Shan has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013. Here is the link to Shan's shelves
Please read a book from any of Shan's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight - Read one book written by Angela Knight or any author with her first or last name. Link to Angela Knight's backlist.

Fun Facts about Angela-
* Angela Knight lives in South Carolina.
* She was a reporter for 10 years.
* She writes erotic fantasy.
* Angela published her first novel in 1996.

You may also read a book set in South Carolina, or by an author who is from South Carolina. You can also read a book that has a main character who is a reporter. You can also read a book that is shelved as erotic or fantasy. You can also also read any book published in 1996.

4. Romance Awareness Month - August is Romance Awareness month. Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.
Hold Me - Susan Mallery (HQN - May 2015) - Aug 12

5. Eighth Month of the Year - August is the 8th month of the year. Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count.
Sequins and Spurs - Cheryl St. John (HH #1243 - Aug 2015) (280 pages) - Aug 10

6. National Back to School Month - August is National Back to School month. Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it.
The Convenient Cowboy - Heidi Hormel (HAR #1560 - Aug 2015) (kid) - Aug 2

7. August 6: National S'mores Day - Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.

8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free.

9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover OR read a book that is considered a second chance romance.
If the Viscount Falls - Sabrina Jeffries (Pocket - Feb 2015) (second chance) - Aug 3

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

[.•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•]

COMPLETED. Thanks for the fun challenge.

2015 August Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✔ 1. 'A' is for August - A Heart So Wild - 12/08/2015

✔ 2. Member of the Month: Shan (published 2013) - Heart of Obsidian - 07/08/2015

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight (fantasy) - Shield of Winter - 09/08/2015

✔ 4. Romance Awareness Month - Love Me Forever - 12/08/2015

✔ 5. Eighth Month of the Year (#8 in series) - Bonds of Justice - 01/08/2015

✔ 6. National Back to School Month - Kiss of Snow - 03/08/2015

✔ 7. August 6: National S'mores Day (outside) - Play of Passion - 03/08/2015

✔ 8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - Tangle of Need - 06/08/2015

✔ 9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day (kissing) - Surrender My Love - 11/08/2015

✔ 10. Reader's Choice - Night Shift - 07/08/2015

[Tarsha]

2015 August Monthly Challenge: Completed! :-)

6/6 Completed

04. Romance Awareness Month:Her Billionaire Rancher Boss 8/13
05. Eighth Month of the Year: Slow Ride 8/14
06. National Back to School Month: Aftermath (kids) 8/16
08. National Thrift shop Day: Vindicate by Beth Yarnall 8/20
9. Kiss and Make Up Day: How Forever Feels 8/23
10. Reader's Choice: Primal Force 8/15

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Reading Challenge: August

8/10 read

[1.8.] 7. August 6: National S'mores Day: Kiss Me Gone by Christa Wick
[5.8.] 9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day: Rescue My Heart by Myrna Mackenzie
[6.8.] 5. Eighth Month of the Year: Psycho by Robert Bloch
[9.8.] 8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day: Real Men Don't Break Hearts by Coleen Kwan
[10.8.] 2. Member of the Month - Shan: Daddy's Gone A Hunting by Mary Higgins Clark
[10.8.] 6. National Back to School Month: Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson
[11.8.] 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Angela Knight: The Rocker That Holds Me by Terri Anne Browning
[13.8.] 1. 'A' is for August: Call on Me by Angela Verdenius

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4. Romance Awareness Month: The Design by R.S. Grey
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10. Reader's Choice: Lost and Found by Tamara Larson

[Bookchaser]

2015 August Monthly Challenge


6/10 Completed

01. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Scandal And The Duchess by Jennifer Ashley (OD E-Pub)
OR
Sugar on Top by Marina Adair (3M)
OR
Can't Help Falling in Love by Bella Andre (OD E-Pub)
02. Member of the Month ~ Shan: Shan has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013. Please read a book from any of Shan's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.
Hunger Untamed by Pamela Palmer 08/12/15
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Angela Knight: Read one book written by Angela Knight or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in South Carolina, or by an author who is from South Carolina. You can also read a book that has a main character who is a reporter. You can also read a book that is shelved as erotic or fantasy. You can also also read any book published in 1996.
Warrior by Angela Knight (OD E-Pub)
OR
Sweet Talk Me by Kieran Kramer (OD E-Pub)
OR
Swan Point by Sherryl Woods (Audio CDs)
04. Romance Awareness Month: Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.
You've Got Male by Elizabeth Bevarly (OD E-Pub)
05. Eighth Month of the Year: Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count.
A New Hope by Robyn Carr 08/04/15
06. National Back to School Month: Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it.
Not So New In Town by Michele Summers 08/11/15
07. National S'mores Day (August 6): Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.
Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti 08/03/15
08. National Thrift Shop Day (August 17): Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free.
Kiss Me by Susan Mallery (Audio CDs)
OR
Just a Summer Fling by Cate Cameron (OD E-Pub)
09. Kiss and Make Up Day (August 25): Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover OR read a book that is considered a second chance romance.
Summer at the Shore by V.K. Sykes 08/07/15
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline 08/13/15


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[Allie]

August Monthly Challenge

8/10 read

1. 'A' is for August - (by Abigail Reynolds) Mr. Darcy's Refuge: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 8/8
2. Member of the Month: Shan - (Shan's shelves) The Rogue Pirate's Bride 8/10
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight - (reporter MC) Striking Distance 8/11
4. Romance Awareness Month - The Making of a Gentleman 8/7
5. Eighth Month of the Year - (8 letters in title) Wild Wolf
6. National Back to School Month - (kids in book) Shards of Hope 8/6
7. August 6: National S'mores Day - (MC spends lots of time outside) If You Find Me 8/5
8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day- (free from library) Never Love a Cowboy
9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - (kissing on cover) My Life Next Door 8/20
10. Reader's Choice - Eon: Dragoneye Reborn 8/18

[Morgan]

August Monthly Challenge
5/10 Completed


01. 'A' is for August: Never Too Far by Abbi Glines 08/13/15 ★★★★
02. Member of the Month: Alex 08/08/15 ★★★★
03. FAC Author: (MC reporter) Sharp Objects 08/06/15 ★★★
04. Romance Awareness Month: Almost Perfect
05. Eighth Month of the Year: (288 pages) To All the Boys I've Loved Before 08/11/15 ★★★★
06. National Back to School Month: Slammed
07. National S'mores Day: (MC outdoors) Shelter Mountain
08. National Thrift shop Day: (thriftbook deal) Full House
09. Kiss and Make Up Day: Fallen Too Far 08/11/15 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice:

[Fran, Moderator]

Congrats Christine!!

[Katherine]

August Monthly Challenge
DONE

1. 'A' is for August - Alice in Zombieland 7/8/15
2. Member of the Month: Shan 2013 - Wolf with Benefits 1/8/15
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: J.H. Knight - The Unleashing 3/8/15
4. Romance Awareness Month - Sleeping Beauty 3/8/15
5. Eighth Month of the Year - Gerard's Beauty 11/8/15
6. National Back to School Month - The Isle of the Lost 5/8/15
7. August 6: National S'mores Day - Through the Zombie Glass 8/8/15
8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - Red and Her Wolf 9/8/15
9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - Hook's Pan 14/8/15
10. Reader's Choice - Pack Challenge 5/8/15

[Fran, Moderator]

Congrats Katherine!

[Jojo]

August Monthly Challenge /u>

5/10

✓1. 'A' is for August: Edge of Dawn by Lara Adrian - 09/08/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
2. Member of the Month - Shan: Melting the Ice by Jaci Burton
✓3. FAC author: Angela Knight: Hot in Handcuffs by Sylvia Day - 03/08/15 ★ ★ ★
4. Romance Awareness Month: Intentions of the Earl by Rose Gordon
✓5. Eighth Month of the Year: Soulless by Gail Carriger - 08/08/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓6. National Back to School Month: Breaking Cover by Kaje Harper - 06/08/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
7. August 6: National S'mores Day: Under Fire by Rita Henuber
8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day: Always on the Run by Crystal Bowling
9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day: Looking for Trouble by Victoria Dahl
✓10. Reader's Choice: Siren's Call by Jayne Castle - 02/08/15 ★ ★ ★ ★

[✿~Danielle~✿]

August Monthly Challenge

Completed: 10 out of 10



✔ 'A' is for August | Against the Grain | 5/8 | title A
✔ Member of the Month: Shan - Strength & Courage | 4/8 | published in January
✔ Featured Author Challenge | Fury | 1/8 | book that is shelved as erotic
✔ Romance Awareness Month | The Last Thing He Needs | 14/8 | Romance
✔ Eighth Month of the Year | Obsidian | 14/8 | 8th book in the series
✔ National Back to School Month | Get Your Shine On | 3/8 | has a kid in it
✔ National S'mores Day | Chasing Seth | 1/8 | MC spends a lot of time outside.
✔ National Thrift shop Day | Blood Sense | 2/8 | bargain
✔ Kiss and Make Up Day | Shadow & Soul | 11/8 | second chance romance
✔ Reader's Choice | Magic Shifts | 4/8 | choice
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[Hina]

Congrats to everyone who finished!!!

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Reading Challenge: August

9/10 read

[1.8.] 7. August 6: National S'mores Day: Kiss Me Gone by Christa Wick
[5.8.] 9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day: Rescue My Heart by Myrna Mackenzie
[6.8.] 5. Eighth Month of the Year: Psycho by Robert Bloch
[9.8.] 8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day: Real Men Don't Break Hearts by Coleen Kwan
[10.8.] 2. Member of the Month - Shan: Daddy's Gone A Hunting by Mary Higgins Clark
[10.8.] 6. National Back to School Month: Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson
[11.8.] 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Angela Knight: The Rocker That Holds Me by Terri Anne Browning
[13.8.] 1. 'A' is for August: Call on Me by Angela Verdenius
[15.8.] 10. Reader's Choice: Poirot and Me by David Suchet

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[Fran, Moderator]

August Monthly Challenge
5/5 Read- Done!

1. 'A' is for August -
2. Member of the Month:Pub. in Jan.- Still Talking 8/3
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Erotic- The Trip 8/2
4. Romance Awareness Month -
5. Eighth Month of the Year -
6. National Back to School Month - Maps 8/15
7. August 6: National S'mores Day -
8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - free- Masters & Boyd 8/9
9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day -
10. Reader's Choice - Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny 8/14

[Hina]

Congrats Fran!