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2014 March Monthly Challenge
Duration: 3/1/2014 - 3/31/2014
Progress: 10 out of 10
1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M':
No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean - ***** - 3/4/2014
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: Lover at Last by J.R. Ward - **** - 3/25/2014
3. Geography - Romania: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Romania.
Fun Facts about Romania:
★ Romania has the 6th largest city (Bucharest), the 7th largest population and is the 8th largest country in the European Union.
★ Romania is home to the Carpathian Mountains and the Transylvanian Plateau - you see where this is going right...?
★ Romania holds a long tradition in artistic gymnastics. The most famous Romanian gymnast is Nadia Comăneci, who was the first gymnast to ever score a perfect 10 at the Olympic Games, during the 1976 Summer Olympics.
So you may also read a book in the middle of the series (not the first two books, the last or the most recent book), a book with vampires or a book with a sports theme:
Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy - **** - 3/24/2014 - Sports Romance
4. Music in Our Schools Month: Read a book with a musician in it or a book where music plays a large part:
Hooked on Murder by Betty Hechtman - ***** - 3/23/2014 - 280 Pages - Musician in the story
5. National Women's History Month: Read a book with a kick-ass heroine or one with a woman (or man) in a non-traditional gender role:
Allegiant by Veronica Roth - ***** - 3/18/2014
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year. If you have not been a member of GR a year, read one of the 10 oldest books on your to-read shelf:
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez - * - 3/5/2014
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Read a light, fluffy, humorous book:
Troubles and Treats by Tara Sivec - **** - 3/12/2014
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it:
The Awakening by Christine Feehan - *** - 3/3/2014
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Read a book featuring a military or paramilitary character or a book where a MC carries a weapon:
Annabel by Lauren Oliver - *** - 3/6/2014
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Dark Witch by Nora Roberts - *** - 3/9/2014











Read 0/5
1. 'M' is for March:
2. Member of the Month:
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd):
9. Hug a GI Day:
10. Reader's Choice:

10/10 Completed
1. 'M' is for March: Her Dakota Man finished 3/6
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: Tempting the Player Finished 3/3
3. Geography - So you may also read a book in the middle of the series (not the first two books, the last or the most recent book) Destined for Love (love in bloom #5) Finished 3/17
4. Music in Our Schools Month: Sinners at the Altar finished 3/14
5. National Women's History Month: Born Wild finished 3/12
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year. Truce: The Historic Neighbor from Hell (dated added 2/11/13) Finished 3/11
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Stop the Wedding! finished 3/13
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Animal Attraction finished 3/15
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): SEAL Under Covers finished 3/15
10. Reader's Choice: Fire Inside finished 3/8











0/8
1. 'M' is for March: Make It Last - Bethany Lopez
3. Geography - Romania: Dead Awake – Lizzie Leaf
5. National Women's History Month: Spider's Bite - Jennifer Estep
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Rogue For The Night – Jenna Petersen
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Sugar Rush – Donna Kauffman
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): The Taming Of The Wolf – Lydia Dare
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Read a book featuring a military or paramilitary character or a book where a MC carries a weapon.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: ~KarenH~ has been a member of RRRC since January 2011. Here is a link to Karen's shelves. Please read a book from any of Karen's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in January of any year.
3. Geography - Romania: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Romania.
Fun Facts about Romania:
★ Romania has the 6th largest city (Bucharest), the 7th largest population and is the 8th largest country in the European Union.
★ Romania is home to the Carpathian Mountains and the Transylvanian Plateau - you see where this is going right...?
★ Romania holds a long tradition in artistic gymnastics. The most famous Romanian gymnast is Nadia Comăneci, who was the first gymnast to ever score a perfect 10 at the Olympic Games, during the 1976 Summer Olympics.
So you may also read a book in the middle of the series (not the first two books, the last or the most recent book), a book with vampires or a book with a sports theme.
4. Music in Our Schools Month: Read a book with a musician in it or a book where music plays a large part.
5. National Women's History Month: Read a book with a kick-ass heroine or one with a woman (or man) in a non-traditional gender role.
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year. If you have not been a member of GR a year, read one of the 10 oldest books on your to-read shelf.
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Read a light, fluffy, humorous book.
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it.
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Read a book featuring a military or paramilitary character or a book where a MC carries a weapon.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

I made it! 10/10. I updated at message 262
All suggestions subject to change (not that I have many):
1. 'M' is for March: The Unseen Guest
2. Member of the Month: Undead and Unwed
3. Geography:
4. Music in Our Schools Month:
5. National Women's History Month: Mrs. Pollifax on Safari
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd):
7. I Want You to be Happy Day:
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day:
9. Hug a GI Day:
10. Reader's Choice:

Completed 6/6
1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose M
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: ~KarenH~ has been a member of RRRC since January 2011. Here is a link to Karen's shelves.
3. Geography - Romania: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Romania.
4. Music in Our Schools Month: Read a book with a musician in it or a book where music plays a large part.
5. National Women's History Month: Read a book with a
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year. If you have not been a member of GR a year, read one of the 10 oldest books on your to-read shelf.
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Read a light, fluffy, humorous book. He Loves Lucy(Mar 20)
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it.
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Read a book featuring a military or paramilitary character or
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!Tall Tales and Wedding Veils (Mar 4)







5/10
1. 'M' is for March:
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH
3. Geography - Romania:-Bound in Darkness 3/3/14
4. Music in Our Schools Month: Heartstrings Heartstrings 3/3/14
5. National Women's History Month:
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd):
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd):
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd):On the Prowl 3/22/14
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Half Moon Rising 3/17/14
10.Reader's Choice:Bound in Sin 3/4/14

2014 March Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: Read a book from any of Karen's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in January of any year.
3. Geography - Romania: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Romania.
So you may also read a book in the middle of the series (not the first two books, the last or the most recent book), a book with vampires or a book with a sports theme.
4. Music in Our Schools Month: Read a book with a musician in it or a book where music plays a large part.
5. National Women's History Month: Read a book with a kick-ass heroine or one with a woman (or man) in a non-traditional gender role.
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year. If you have not been a member of GR a year, read one of the 10 oldest books on your to-read shelf.
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Read a light, fluffy, humorous book.
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it.
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Read a book featuring a military or paramilitary character or a book where a MC carries a weapon.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

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Start: March 1, 2014
End: March 31, 2014
3/10:
1. 'M' is For March: March, Ava: All In with the Duke
2. Member of the Month: Zero at the Bone
3. Geography: Ten in the Bin
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6. Old Stuff Day: Just Between Us
7. I Want You To Be Happy Day: Fangirl
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day: Alaska, With Love
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10. Reader's Choice: Special Delivery

Romance Readers Reading March Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1/14 - March 31/14
Completed 4/5
1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Caine's Reckoning, Sarah McCarty, 03/11/14 ***
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: - read a book from any of Karen's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in January of any year.
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, Alan Bradley, 03/27/14 ****
3. Geography - Romania: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Romania.
4. Music in Our Schools Month: Read a book with a musician in it or a book where music plays a large part.
5. National Women's History Month: Read a book with a kick-ass heroine or one with a woman (or man) in a non-traditional gender role.
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year. If you have not been a member of GR a year, read one of the 10 oldest books on your to-read shelf.
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Read a light, fluffy, humorous book.
One for the Money, Janet Evanovich, 03/14/14 ****
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it.
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Read a book featuring a military or paramilitary character or a book where a MC carries a weapon.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
The Painted Veil, W. Somerset Maugham, 03/12/14 ***

1. M is for March: Leather, Lace and Rock-n-Roll DIDN'T READ
2. Member of the Month-Karen: Hush Published in 2011 FINISHED 3/28/14
3. Geography: It Had to Be You DIDN'T FINISH
4. Music in our Schools Month: SKIPPED
5. National Women's History Month: A Breath of Scandal FINISHED 3/14/14
6. Old Stuff Day: Once Upon a Time in Bliss DIDN'T FINISH
7. I Want you to be Happy Day: SKIPPED
8. If Pets had Thumbs Day: Rescue My Heart DIDN'T FINISH
9. Hug a GI Day: SKIPPED
10. Reader's Choice: Double Play FINISHED 3/20/14

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

2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: ~KarenH~ has been a member of RRRC since January 2011. Here is a link to Karen's shelves. Please read a book from any of Karen's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in January of any year.
3. Geography - Romania: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Romania.
Fun Facts about Romania:
★ Romania has the 6th largest city (Bucharest), the 7th largest population and is the 8th largest country in the European Union.
★ Romania is home to the Carpathian Mountains and the Transylvanian Plateau - you see where this is going right...?
★ Romania holds a long tradition in artistic gymnastics. The most famous Romanian gymnast is Nadia Comăneci, who was the first gymnast to ever score a perfect 10 at the Olympic Games, during the 1976 Summer Olympics.
So you may also read a book in the middle of the series (not the first two books, the last or the most recent book), a book with vampires or a book with a sports theme.
4. Music in Our Schools Month: Read a book with a musician in it or a book where music plays a large part.
5. National Women's History Month: Read a book with a kick-ass heroine or one with a woman (or man) in a non-traditional gender role.
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year. If you have not been a member of GR a year, read one of the 10 oldest books on your to-read shelf.
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Read a light, fluffy, humorous book.
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it.
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Read a book featuring a military or paramilitary character or a book where a MC carries a weapon.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

1/5 Completed-Updated 3/1/14
1. 'M' is for March: Melting the Ice
3. Geography - Romania (DH is from there!): Tristan's Lyceum Wolves
5. National Women's History Month: Pleasure Unbound
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd):
10. Reader's Choice: Lacybourne Manor






1. 'M' is for March: Guarded Desires 3.1 ★★★★☆
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: How I Met Your Father
3. Geography - Romania: Flat-Out Sexy
4. Music in Our Schools Month: Read a book with a musician in it or a book where music plays a large part.
5. National Women's History Month: Seduction in Death
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Heat Seeker
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Shiny!
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): From Darkness to Darkness
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Learning Curve
10. Reader's Choice: Tough Love










RRRC 2014 March Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1 to March 31, 2014
Read 1/10
1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Midnight Falls by R.G. Alexander
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: ~KarenH~ has been a member of RRRC since January 2011. Here is a link to Karen's shelves. Please read a book from any of Karen's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in January of any year.
any of Jacquelyn Frank's Nightwalkers series
3. Geography - Romania: Read a book with vampires.
Lux in Shadow by R.G. Alexander
4. Music in Our Schools Month: Read a book with a musician in it or a book where music plays a large part.
5. National Women's History Month: Read a book with a kick-ass heroine or one with a woman (or man) in a non-traditional gender role.
Seduced by the Storm by Sydney Croft
✔ 6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year. If you have not been a member of GR a year, read one of the 10 oldest books on your to-read shelf.
No Flowers Required by Cari Quinn - 03.01.2014 (★★★★)
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd):
Read a light, fluffy, humorous book.
The Harlow Hoyden by Lynn Messina
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it.
Chosen By Sin by Virna DePaul
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Read a book featuring a military or paramilitary character or a book where a MC carries a weapon.
Wilde Nights in Paradise by Tonya Burrows
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!








1/10 Completed
01. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Anne of Windy Poplars by L.M. Montgomery
02. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: ~KarenH~ has been a member of RRRC since January 2011. Please read a book from any of Karen's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in January of any year.
Slow Ride by Erin McCarthy
03. Geography - Romania: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Romania.
Fun Facts about Romania:
★ Romania has the 6th largest city (Bucharest), the 7th largest population and is the 8th largest country in the European Union.
★ Romania is home to the Carpathian Mountains and the Transylvanian Plateau - you see where this is going right...?
★ Romania holds a long tradition in artistic gymnastics. The most famous Romanian gymnast is Nadia Comăneci, who was the first gymnast to ever score a perfect 10 at the Olympic Games, during the 1976 Summer Olympics.
So you may also read a book in the middle of the series (not the first two books, the last or the most recent book), a book with vampires or a book with a sports theme.
04. Music in Our Schools Month: Read a book with a musician in it or a book where music plays a large part.
The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn
OR
Marrying Stone by Pamela Morsi
05. National Women's History Month: Read a book with a kick-ass heroine or one with a woman (or man) in a non-traditional gender role.
06. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year. If you have not been a member of GR a year, read one of the 10 oldest books on your to-read shelf.
Dreams Of Stardust by Lynn Kurland
07. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Read a light, fluffy, humorous book.
08. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it.
Dragon Warrior by Janet Chapman
OR
Last Wolf Watching by Rhyannon Byrd
OR
Hunger Untamed by Pamela Palmer
09. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Read a book featuring a military or paramilitary character or a book where a MC carries a weapon.
The Hunter by Monica McCarty
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Shielder by Catherine Spangler
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3. Geography - Romania: Blood Therapy by Lynda Hilburn
4. Music in Our Schools Month: A Song for Julia by Charles Sheehan-Miles
or Catch Me by Claire Contreras
5. National Women's History Month: Visions in Death by J.D. Robb
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd):
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Tangled by Emma Chase
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Hell's Knights by Bella Jewel
or
Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters
10. Reader's Choice: Shattered Edge by A.M. Hargrove
or
Tragically Flawed by A.M. Hargrove
or
Wreck Me by J.L. Mac

Duration: March 1, 2014 - March 31, 2014
1/10 Read
1. 'M' is for March: Tethered by Meljean Brook
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: Angels Fall by Nora Roberts
3. Geography - Romania: Dark Prince by Christine Feehan
4. Music in Our Schools Month: The Rocker That Holds Me by Terri Anne Browning, 03.01.14 ★★★★
5. National Women's History Month: The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison
6. Old Stuff Day (TBR 12.30.11): Angel's Peak by Robyn Carr
7. I Want You to be Happy Day: Crazy For You by Jennifer Crusie
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
9. Hug a GI Day: Wild Card by Lora Leigh
10. Reader's Choice: TBD










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

2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: ~KarenH~ has been a member of RRRC since January 2011. Here is a link to Karen's shelves. Please read a book from any of Karen's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in January of any year.
3. Geography - Romania: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Romania.
Fun Facts about Romania:
★ Romania has the 6th largest city (Bucharest), the 7th largest population and is the 8th largest country in the European Union.
★ Romania is home to the Carpathian Mountains and the Transylvanian Plateau - you see where this is going right...?
★ Romania holds a long tradition in artistic gymnastics. The most famous Romanian gymnast is Nadia Comăneci, who was the first gymnast to ever score a perfect 10 at the Olympic Games, during the 1976 Summer Olympics.
So you may also read a book in the middle of the series (not the first two books, the last or the most recent book), a book with vampires or a book with a sports theme.

4. Music in Our Schools Month: Read a book with a musician in it or a book where music plays a large part.
5. National Women's History Month: Read a book with a kick-ass heroine or one with a woman (or man) in a non-traditional gender role.
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year. If you have not been a member of GR a year, read one of the 10 oldest books on your to-read shelf.
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Read a light, fluffy, humorous book.
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it.
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Read a book featuring a military or paramilitary character or a book where a MC carries a weapon.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

0/10 Completed
1. 'M' is for March:
Maid to Fit – Rebecca Avery
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~:
Perfect for You – Kate Perry (pub Jan 2012)
3. Geography - Romania:
Nobody's Baby But Mine – Susan Elizabeth Phillips (sports and middle of series)
4. Music in Our Schools Month:
Rock Hard – Olivia Cunning (about a band)
5. National Women's History Month:
Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage – Jennifer Ashley (H is a painter [non-traditional])
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd):
Love Irresistibly – Julie James (Feb 2013)
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd):
Truth or Dare (anthology) – Lori Foster (any one of these novellas will make me happy)
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd):
The Many Sins of Lord Cameron – Jennifer Ashley (lots of horses, dogs as pets)
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th):
Against the Odds – Kat Martin (former navy fighter pilot and gun-carrying PI)
10. Reader's Choice:
Becoming Jesse's Father – Patricia Watters

0/10 Done
1. March: Monica Burns - Assassin's Heart
2. MOM~Karen H~: Own the Wind by Kristen Ashley
3. Vampires: The Vampire's Bride by Gena Showalter
4. Music in School: Fearless by Cheryl Douglas
5. Women's History: The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison
6. Old Stuff: Primal Needs by Susan Sizemore
7. Happy Day: Sucker Bet by Erin McCarthy
8. Pets: The Penguin Who Knew Too Much by Donna Andrews
9. Hug a GI: A Kiss to Kill by Nina Bruhns
10. My Choice: The Necromancer's House by Christopher Buehlman











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

2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: ~KarenH~ has been a member of RRRC since January 2011. Here is a link to Karen's shelves. Please read a book from any of Karen's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in January of any year.
3. Geography - Romania: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Romania.
Fun Facts about Romania:
★ Romania has the 6th largest city (Bucharest), the 7th largest population and is the 8th largest country in the European Union.
★ Romania is home to the Carpathian Mountains and the Transylvanian Plateau - you see where this is going right...?
★ Romania holds a long tradition in artistic gymnastics. The most famous Romanian gymnast is Nadia Comăneci, who was the first gymnast to ever score a perfect 10 at the Olympic Games, during the 1976 Summer Olympics.
So you may also read a book in the middle of the series (not the first two books, the last or the most recent book), a book with vampires or a book with a sports theme.

4. Music in Our Schools Month: Read a book with a musician in it or a book where music plays a large part.
5. National Women's History Month: Read a book with a kick-ass heroine or one with a woman (or man) in a non-traditional gender role.
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year. If you have not been a member of GR a year, read one of the 10 oldest books on your to-read shelf.

7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Read a light, fluffy, humorous book.
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it.
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Read a book featuring a military or paramilitary character or a book where a MC carries a weapon.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

0/9
1. 'M' is for March: Murder of Crows Anne Bishop
2. Member of the Month - Fury of the Demon Diana Rowland Jan 2014
3.a book with vampires Clean Sweep Ilona Andrews
5. National Women's History Month: The Undead Pool Kim Harrison
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Guardians of Stone Anita Clenney
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): The Undead in my Bed Katie Macalister and Molly Harper
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Night Broken Patricia Briggs
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Gameboard of the Gods Richelle Mead
10. Reader's Choice: Cress Marissa Meyer










RRRC - Monthly Challenges
~ 2014 March Monthly Challenge ~
Duration: March 1, 2014 - March 31, 2014
Read:
1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: ~KarenH~ has been a member of RRRC since January 2011. Here is a link to Karen's shelves. Please read a book from any of Karen's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in January of any year.
3. Geography - Romania: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Romania.
So you may also read a book in the middle of the series (not the first two books, the last or the most recent book), a book with vampires or a book with a sports theme.
4. Music in Our Schools Month: Read a book with a musician in it or a book where music plays a large part.
5. National Women's History Month: Read a book with a kick-ass heroine or one with a woman (or man) in a non-traditional gender role.
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year. If you have not been a member of GR a year, read one of the 10 oldest books on your to-read shelf.
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Read a light, fluffy, humorous book.
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it.
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Read a book featuring a military or paramilitary character or a book where a MC carries a weapon.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M' . No Souvenirs
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: ~KarenH~ has been a member of RRRC since January 2011. Here is a link to Karen's shelves. Please read a book from any of Karen's shelves , a book published in 2011 or a book published in January of any year . The Stable Boy finished 3/2/2014
3. Geography - Romania: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Romania.
Fun Facts about Romania:
★ Romania has the 6th largest city (Bucharest), the 7th largest population and is the 8th largest country in the European Union.
★ Romania is home to the Carpathian Mountains and the Transylvanian Plateau - you see where this is going right...?
★ Romania holds a long tradition in artistic gymnastics. The most famous Romanian gymnast is Nadia Comăneci, who was the first gymnast to ever score a perfect 10 at the Olympic Games, during the 1976 Summer Olympics.
So you may also read a book in the middle of the series (not the first two books, the last or the most recent book), a book with vampires or a book with a sports theme . Biochemistry finished 3/2/2014
4. Music in Our Schools Month: Read a book with a musician in it or a book where music plays a large part. Tattoos & Teacups
5. National Women's History Month: Read a book with a kick-ass heroine or one with a woman (or man) in a non-traditional gender role . A Nanny for Nate finished 3/4/2014
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year. If you have not been a member of GR a year, read one of the 10 oldest books on your to-read shelf . Rough Draft
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Read a light, fluffy, humorous book . Date Night finished 3/1/2014
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it. Winter Wolf
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Read a book featuring a military or paramilitary character or a book where a MC carries a weapon . I Spy Something Bloody
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing ! Down Under finished 3/3/2014











March Monthly Challenge
2/5 Read
1. 'M' is for March:Her Mad Hatter, Marie Hall
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: ~KarenH~ has been a member of RRRC since January 2011. Here is a link to Karen's shelves. Please read a book from any of Karen's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in January of any year.
3. Geography - Romania:Sports theme -Offside
4. Music in Our Schools Month: How I Met Your Father 2/4 (4.5*)
5. National Women's History Month: Read a book with a kick-ass heroine or one with a woman (or man) in a non-traditional gender role.
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year. If you have not been a member of GR a year, read one of the 10 oldest books on your to-read shelf.
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Read a light, fluffy, humorous book.
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd):Bunny and the Bear
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th):Handcuffs and Megabytes 2/4 (3.5*)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!






Member of the Month - ~KarenH - Tangled
Music in Our Schools Month A Rush of Wings
Old Stuff Day: Destined for an Early Grave
National Women's History Month: Magic BitesMagic Bites
Reader's choice: City of Lost Souls






1. 'M' is for March: Guarded Desires 3.1 ★★★★☆
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: How I Met Your Father
3. Geography - Romania: Flat-Out Sexy
4. Music in Our Schools Month: Read a book with a musician in it or a book where music plays a large part.
5. National Women's History Month: Seduction in Death 3.2 ★★★★☆
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Heat Seeker
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Shiny!
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): From Darkness to Darkness
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Learning Curve
10. Reader's Choice: Tough Love










3/1/14-3/31/14
2/5 Completed-Updated 3/4/14
1. 'M' is for March: Melting the Ice
3. Geography - Romania (DH is from there!): Tristan's Lyceum Wolves
5. National Women's History Month: Pleasure Unbound
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd):
10. Reader's Choice:






1. 'M' is for March: Make It Last - Bethany Lopez
3. Geography - Romania: Dead Awake – Lizzie Leaf
5. National Women's History Month: Spider's Bite - Jennifer Estep
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Sugar Rush – Donna Kauffman
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): The Taming Of The Wolf – Lydia Dare
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Read a book featuring a military or paramilitary character or a book where a MC carries a weapon.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!


3/10 read
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3. Geography - Romania: Blood Therapy by Lynda Hilburn
4. Music in Our Schools Month: A Song for Julia by Charles Sheehan-Miles
or Catch Me by Claire Contreras
5. National Women's History Month: Visions in Death by J.D. Robb
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd):
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8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Hell's Knights by Bella Jewel
or
Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters
10. Reader's Choice: Shattered Edge by A.M. Hargrove
or
Tragically Flawed by A.M. Hargrove
or
Wreck Me by J.L. Mac

2/10 Completed
01. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Anne of Windy Poplars by L.M. Montgomery
02. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: ~KarenH~ has been a member of RRRC since January 2011. Please read a book from any of Karen's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in January of any year.
Slow Ride by Erin McCarthy
03. Geography - Romania: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Romania.
Fun Facts about Romania:
★ Romania has the 6th largest city (Bucharest), the 7th largest population and is the 8th largest country in the European Union.
★ Romania is home to the Carpathian Mountains and the Transylvanian Plateau - you see where this is going right...?
★ Romania holds a long tradition in artistic gymnastics. The most famous Romanian gymnast is Nadia Comăneci, who was the first gymnast to ever score a perfect 10 at the Olympic Games, during the 1976 Summer Olympics.
So you may also read a book in the middle of the series (not the first two books, the last or the most recent book), a book with vampires or a book with a sports theme.
04. Music in Our Schools Month: Read a book with a musician in it or a book where music plays a large part.
The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn
OR
Marrying Stone by Pamela Morsi
05. National Women's History Month: Read a book with a kick-ass heroine or one with a woman (or man) in a non-traditional gender role.
06. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year. If you have not been a member of GR a year, read one of the 10 oldest books on your to-read shelf.
Dreams Of Stardust by Lynn Kurland
07. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Read a light, fluffy, humorous book.
08. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it.
Dragon Warrior by Janet Chapman
OR
Last Wolf Watching by Rhyannon Byrd
OR
Hunger Untamed by Pamela Palmer
09. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Read a book featuring a military or paramilitary character or a book where a MC carries a weapon.
The Hunter by Monica McCarty
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
XXX












Completed: 0/10
1. 'M' is for March: Acorna's Quest by Anne McCaffery
2. Member of the Month: Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh
3. Geography - Romania: Changeless by Gail Carriger
4. Music in Our Schools Month: Rock Chick Reckoning by Kristen Ashley
5. National Women's History Month: No Humans Involved by Kelley Armstrong
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): 1st to Die by James Patterson
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Pocket-Sized Prince by Stormy Glenn
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft
10. Reader's Choice: Reflections by Nora Roberts











3/10 Completed
01. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Anne of Windy Poplars by L.M. Montgomery
02. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: ~KarenH~ has been a member of RRRC since January 2011. Please read a book from any of Karen's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in January of any year.
03. Geography - Romania: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Romania.
You may also read a book in the middle of the series (not the first two books, the last or the most recent book), a book with vampires or a book with a sports theme.
04. Music in Our Schools Month: Read a book with a musician in it or a book where music plays a large part.
The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn
OR
Marrying Stone by Pamela Morsi
05. National Women's History Month: Read a book with a kick-ass heroine or one with a woman (or man) in a non-traditional gender role.
06. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year. If you have not been a member of GR a year, read one of the 10 oldest books on your to-read shelf.
Dreams Of Stardust by Lynn Kurland
07. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Read a light, fluffy, humorous book.
08. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it.
Dragon Warrior by Janet Chapman
OR
Last Wolf Watching by Rhyannon Byrd
OR
Hunger Untamed by Pamela Palmer
09. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Read a book featuring a military or paramilitary character or a book where a MC carries a weapon.
The Hunter by Monica McCarty
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
XXX












1/8 Completed
1. 'M' is for March: Mine by Katy Evans
4. Music in Our Schools Month: Read a book with a musician in it: True Love Story by Willow Aster
5. National Women's History Month: Read a book with a kick-ass heroine-Sins & Needles by Karina Halle
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year. If You Stay by Courtney Cole
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Read a light, fluffy, humorous book.Caught Up in Us by Lauren Blakley
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Read a shifter book:Kindred by J.A. Redmerski
10. Reader's Choice:Come Back To Me by Julia Rachel Barrett

March Monthly Challenge
3/5 Read
1. 'M' is for March:Her Mad Hatter, Marie Hall 2/5 (3.5*)
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: ~KarenH~ has been a member of RRRC since January 2011. Here is a link to Karen's shelves. Please read a book from any of Karen's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in January of any year.
3. Geography - Romania:Sports theme -Offside
4. Music in Our Schools Month: How I Met Your Father 2/4 (4.5*)
5. National Women's History Month: Read a book with a kick-ass heroine or one with a woman (or man) in a non-traditional gender role.
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year. If you have not been a member of GR a year, read one of the 10 oldest books on your to-read shelf.
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Read a light, fluffy, humorous book.
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd):Bunny and the Bear
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th):Handcuffs and Megabytes 2/4 (3.5*)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!






1. 'M' is for March: Guarded Desires 3.1 ★★★★☆
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: How I Met Your Father
3. Geography - Romania: Flat-Out Sexy 3.6 ★★★☆☆
4. Music in Our Schools Month: Lazy Sundays 3.6 ★★★☆☆
5. National Women's History Month: Seduction in Death 3.2 ★★★★☆
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): You Melted Me 3.6 ★★★☆☆
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Shiny!
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): From Darkness to Darkness
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Learning Curve
10. Reader's Choice: Tough Love 3.5 ★★★★★











2/7 Finished
5. National Women's History Month: Up From the Grave - 3/4/14 ★★★★
7. I Want You to be Happy Day: Truce: The Historic Neighbor from Hell - 3/6/14 ★★★



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

2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: ~KarenH~ has been a member of RRRC since January 2011. Here is a link to Karen's shelves. Please read a book from any of Karen's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in January of any year.
3. Geography - Romania: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Romania.
Fun Facts about Romania:
★ Romania has the 6th largest city (Bucharest), the 7th largest population and is the 8th largest country in the European Union.
★ Romania is home to the Carpathian Mountains and the Transylvanian Plateau - you see where this is going right...?
★ Romania holds a long tradition in artistic gymnastics. The most famous Romanian gymnast is Nadia Comăneci, who was the first gymnast to ever score a perfect 10 at the Olympic Games, during the 1976 Summer Olympics.
So you may also read a book in the middle of the series (not the first two books, the last or the most recent book), a book with vampires or a book with a sports theme.

4. Music in Our Schools Month: Read a book with a musician in it or a book where music plays a large part.
5. National Women's History Month: Read a book with a kick-ass heroine or one with a woman (or man) in a non-traditional gender role.
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year. If you have not been a member of GR a year, read one of the 10 oldest books on your to-read shelf.

7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Read a light, fluffy, humorous book.
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it.

9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Read a book featuring a military or paramilitary character or a book where a MC carries a weapon.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

4/10 Completed
01. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
02. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: ~KarenH~ has been a member of RRRC since January 2011. Please read a book from any of Karen's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in January of any year.
03. Geography - Romania: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Romania.
You may also read a book in the middle of the series (not the first two books, the last or the most recent book), a book with vampires or a book with a sports theme.
04. Music in Our Schools Month: Read a book with a musician in it or a book where music plays a large part.
The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn
OR
Marrying Stone by Pamela Morsi
05. National Women's History Month: Read a book with a kick-ass heroine or one with a woman (or man) in a non-traditional gender role.
06. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year. If you have not been a member of GR a year, read one of the 10 oldest books on your to-read shelf.
Dreams Of Stardust by Lynn Kurland
07. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Read a light, fluffy, humorous book.
08. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it.
Dragon Warrior by Janet Chapman
OR
Last Wolf Watching by Rhyannon Byrd
OR
Hunger Untamed by Pamela Palmer
09. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Read a book featuring a military or paramilitary character or a book where a MC carries a weapon.
The Hunter by Monica McCarty
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!












4/10 read
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3. Geography - Romania: Blood Therapy by Lynda Hilburn
4. Music in Our Schools Month: A Song for Julia by Charles Sheehan-Miles
or Catch Me by Claire Contreras
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6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd):
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8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Hell's Knights by Bella Jewel
or
Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters
10. Reader's Choice: Shattered Edge by A.M. Hargrove
or
Tragically Flawed by A.M. Hargrove
or
Wreck Me by J.L. Mac

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

2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: ~KarenH~ has been a member of RRRC since January 2011. Here is a link to Karen's shelves. Please read a book from any of Karen's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in January of any year.

3. Geography - Romania: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Romania.
Fun Facts about Romania:
★ Romania has the 6th largest city (Bucharest), the 7th largest population and is the 8th largest country in the European Union.
★ Romania is home to the Carpathian Mountains and the Transylvanian Plateau - you see where this is going right...?
★ Romania holds a long tradition in artistic gymnastics. The most famous Romanian gymnast is Nadia Comăneci, who was the first gymnast to ever score a perfect 10 at the Olympic Games, during the 1976 Summer Olympics.
So you may also read a book in the middle of the series (not the first two books, the last or the most recent book), a book with vampires or a book with a sports theme.

4. Music in Our Schools Month: Read a book with a musician in it or a book where music plays a large part.
5. National Women's History Month: Read a book with a kick-ass heroine or one with a woman (or man) in a non-traditional gender role.
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year. If you have not been a member of GR a year, read one of the 10 oldest books on your to-read shelf.

7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Read a light, fluffy, humorous book.
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it.

9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Read a book featuring a military or paramilitary character or a book where a MC carries a weapon.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

1/10
1. 'M' is for March:Maybe Baby by Lani Diane Rich
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~:Murphy's Law by Kat Attalla
3. Geography - Romania:Offside by Juliana Stone
4. Music in Our Schools Month:In the Midnight Rain by Barbara Samuel
5. National Women's History Month:Naked in Death by J D Robb
✓ 6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd):Imagine by Jill Barnett - 07/03/14 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Accidents Make the Heart Grow Fonder by Tara Mills
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): How to Date a Werewolf by Rose Pressey
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th):Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan
10. Reader's Choice:Kaleidoscope by Kristen Ashley










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2014 March Monthly Challenge
Duration: 3/1/2014 - 3/31/2014
1. 'M' is for March:
Dirty Magic ---- Jaye Wells2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~:
Bloodlines ---- Richelle Mead3. Geography - Romania:
Until I Die ---- Amy Plum4. Music in Our Schools Month:
Walking Dead ---- C.E. Murphy5. National Women's History Month:
The Golden Lily ---- Richelle Mead6. Old Stuff Day:
If I Should Die ---- Amy Plum7. I Want You to be Happy Day:
Legend ---- Marie Lu8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day:
Through the never night ---- Veronica Rossi9. Hug a GI Day:
Killing Rites ---- MLN Hanover10. Reader's Choice:
Graveyard Child ---- M.N.L. Hanover10/10