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RRRC 2014 March Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1 to March 31, 2014
Read 3/10
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 - 03.08.2014 (★★★)
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!
No Romance Required by Cari Quinn - 03.02.2014 (★★★★)
Read: 8/?1. 'M' is for March: Guarded Desires 3.1 ★★★★☆
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: How I Met Your Father 3.9 ★★★☆☆
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! 3.8 ★★★★☆
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 ★★★★★
I'm in for 8 this month!3/8 Completed
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
6/101. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Lady Beneath the Veil - Sarah Mallory (HH #1174 - Feb 2014) - Mar 12. 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.
Against the Wind - Kat Martin (Mira - Jan 2011) - Mar 83. 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.
Second Chance Family - Leigh Duncan (HAR #1488 - Feb 2014) (baseball) - Mar 24. 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.
Waking Up With a Rake - Connie Mason, Mia Marlowe (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Jan 2013) - Mar 27. 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.
The Returning Hero - Soraya Lane (HR #4415 - Mar 2014) (retired military dog) - Mar 69. 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!
Getting Rowdy - Lori Foster (HQN - Sept 2013) - Mar 9
2014 March Monthly Challenge5/10 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.
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.
Fair Game by Patricia Briggs
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!
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I don't think I ever said that I'm in. Well...I'm in!March Monthly Challenge ~ 2014
Duration: March 1 ~ March 31
4/10 Read
1. 'M' is For: Midsummer Moon by Laura Kinsale
2. Hi KarenH!: My Liege of Dark Haven by Cherise Sinclair
3. Romania, Stuck in The Middle:
4. Music in Our Schools:
5. Women:
6. Old Stuff Day: Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
7. Happy Day!: Offside by Juliana Stone
8. If Pets Had Thumbs: Kinked by Thea Harrison
9. Hug a GI: The Professional: Part 1 by Kresley Cole
10. It's My Party!:
2014 March Monthly Challenge3/1/14-3/31/14
3/5 Completed-Updated 3/10/14
1. 'M' is for March:
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:
I'm in!March Monthly Challenge
5/5 Read-Done!
1. 'M' is for March:Her Mad Hatter, Marie Hall 3/5 (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 -
4. Music in Our Schools Month: How I Met Your Father 3/4 (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):He's So Shy 3/9
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 Bear3/8
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th):Handcuffs and Megabytes 3/4 (3.5*)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Wow Fran - congrats! That was fast!
2014 March Monthly Challenge6/10 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.
Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich
04. Music in Our Schools Month: Read a book with a musician in it or a book where music plays a large part.
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.
Goodnight Tweetheart by Teresa Medeiros
08. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it.
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!
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Congrats Fran! 2/8
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
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!
2014 March Monthly Challenge3/1/14-3/31/14
4/5 Completed-Updated 3/11/14
1. 'M' is for March:
3. Geography - Romania (DH is from there!):
5. National Women's History Month: Night Broken
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd):
10. Reader's Choice:
MountainKat wrote: "Wow Fran - congrats! That was fast!"Thanks Kat and Shyloh!
Romance Readers Reading Challenges - 2014 March Monthly Challenge 8/10 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' . 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 finished 3/6/2014
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 finished 3/9/2014
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 . I Spy Something Bloody finished 3/5/2014
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing ! Down Under finished 3/3/2014
March Monthly Challenge
2/10
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 - 09/03/14 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
7/101. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Lady Beneath the Veil - Sarah Mallory (HH #1174 - Feb 2014) - Mar 12. 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.
Against the Wind - Kat Martin (Mira - Jan 2011) - Mar 83. 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.
Second Chance Family - Leigh Duncan (HAR #1488 - Feb 2014) (baseball) - Mar 24. 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.
Waking Up With a Rake - Connie Mason, Mia Marlowe (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Jan 2013) - Mar 27. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Read a light, fluffy, humorous book.
Welcome to Last Chance - Hope Ramsay (Forever - Feb 2011) - Mar 118. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it.
The Returning Hero - Soraya Lane (HR #4415 - Mar 2014) (retired military dog) - Mar 69. 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!
Getting Rowdy - Lori Foster (HQN - Sept 2013) - Mar 9
3/8 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
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.
Congrats Laila Jane!!
2014 March Monthly Challenge7/10 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.
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.
Goodnight Tweetheart by Teresa Medeiros
08. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it.
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!
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CHALLENGEM is for March
Member ~KAREN H~ Tattered Loved by Lola Stark --3/12/2014
Romania - Dead Ever After by Charlaine Harris
Music - The Mighty Storm by Samantha Towle
National Women - Moon Called by Patricia Briggs --3/11/2014
Old Stuff - Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris
Happy - Handbags and Homicide by Dorothy Howell
Pets - Werewolf in Manhattan by Vicki Lewis Thompson
Hug a GI Day - Rare and Precious Things by Raine Miller
Readers Choice - Possessed by You by Jo-Anna Walker --3/10/2014
2014 March Monthly Challenge3/1/14-3/31/14
5/5 Completed-Updated 3/12/14
***All Done!!!
1. 'M' is for March:
3. Geography - Romania (DH is from there!):
5. National Women's History Month:
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd):
10. Reader's Choice:
March Monthly ChallengeRead 1/5
1. 'M' is for March: Long Road Home by Maya Banks finished 3/13/14 ★★★
2. Member of the Month: Surrender by Pamela Clare
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Moonlight Masquerade by Ruth Axtell
9. Hug a GI Day: Wild Card by Lora Leigh
10. Reader's Choice: Seize The Fire by Laura Kinsale
RRRC Monthly ChallengeMarch 1 - March 31, 2014
3/7
1. M = Murder on the Rocks by Karen MacInerney
√ 2. Published in January 2013: The Arrangement by Mary Balogh - 3.12
3. Romania: Carpathians: Dark Storm by Christine Feehan
4. SKIP
5. Kick-ass Heroine: Eve Dallas in Thankless in Death by J.D. Robb
6. TBR over a year: The Black Ice by Michael Connelly (2010)
OR Love Over Scotland by Alexander McCall Smith (2012)
7. SKIP
√ 8. Book with pets: Copycat Killing by Sofie Kelly - 3.06
9. SKIP
√ 10. Reader's Choice: What Happens in Scotland by Jennifer McQuiston - 3.10
Read: 9/?1. 'M' is for March: Guarded Desires 3.1 ★★★★☆
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: How I Met Your Father 3.9 ★★★☆☆
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! 3.8 ★★★★☆
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): From Darkness to Darkness
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Learning Curve 3.13 ★★★★☆
10. Reader's Choice: Tough Love 3.5 ★★★★★
RRRC: March Monthly ChallengeDuration: March 1st - March 31st
8/8 - DONE
✔1. 'M' is for March: Blackmailed into the Greek Tycoon's Bed by Carol Marinelli (8/3) ****
✔2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: Texas Splendor by Lorraine Heath (1/3) *****
✔3. Geography - Romania: Surrender to the Devil by Lorraine Heath (7/3) ***
✔5. National Women's History Month: The Dragon Who Loved Me by G.A. Aiken (11/3) *****
✔6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Fires of Winter by Johanna Lindsey (9/3) *****
✔8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Dare to Believe by Dana Marie Bell (12/3) ***
✔9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): The Mercenary by Cherry Adair (2/3) ****
✔10. Reader's Choice: Between the Devil and Desire by Lorraine Heath (4/3) *****
READ: 3/9✔1. 'M' is for March: Son of the Shadows - Juliet Marillier 3/2
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: Instant Temptation - Jill Shalvis
✔3. in middle of Series: All I Want for Christmas is a Vampire - Kerrelyn Sparks 3/14
4. Music in Our Schools Month: SKIP
5. National Women's History Month: Shadows Before the Sun - Kelly Gay
6. Old Stuff: A Noble Sacrifice - Ciara Gold (added 2/2009)
7. I Want You to be Happy: Lucky in Love - Jill Shalvis
8. If Pets Had Thumbs: Tiger's Voyage - Colleen Houck (tiger shifter)
9. Hug a GI: TBD
✔10. Reader's Choice: The Darkest Secret - Gena Showalter 3/11
[TBD]
2014 March Monthly Challenge8/10 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.
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.
Goodnight Tweetheart by Teresa Medeiros
08. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it.
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.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
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2014 March Monthly ChallengeDuration: March 1- March 31
Complete: 7/8
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~:
No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole *3/2 ★★★★☆
3. Geography - (4th book):
Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh *3/13 ★★★★☆
5. National Women's History Month:
The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison *3/4 ★★★★☆
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd):
Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks *3/7 ★★★★☆
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd):
Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson *3/11 ★★★★☆
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd):
Grave Secret by Sierra Dean
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th):
Protecting What's His by Tessa Bailey *3/2 ★★★☆☆
10. Reader's Choice:
Rode Hard, Put Up Wet by Lorelei James *3/7 ★★★☆☆
It's one of those months were I'm going to end up switching everything around. 6/8 Read
M is for March: The Saint by Monica McCarty
Hello Karen H!
Romania:
Women's History Month: Ever After by Kim Harrison
Old Stuff Day:
Be Happy Day: Bear Meets Girl by Shelly Laurenston
Pets Had Thumbs Day:
Hug a GI Day:
My Choice:
Unread:
Read:
I'm going to go for 7 again!5/7 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 ★★★
3. Geography: The Undead Pool - 3/12/14 ★★★★★
6. Old Stuff Day: Whitney, My Love - 3/14/14 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Ball & Chain - 3/15/14 ★★★★★..."girly sigh."
2014 March Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread2/5 read
1. "M" is for March: Altered Carbon by Richard K Morgan Finished 3/13/14
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~:A Hunger Like No Other
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd):The Summoning Finished 3/5/14
10. Reader's Choice:A Charmed Death
RRRC - Monthly Challenge: MarchCongrats to all finishers so far! :)
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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
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Hell's Knights by Bella Jewel
Slowly making my way through :)March Monthly Challenge
Read 2/5
1. 'M' is for March: Long Road Home by Maya Banks finished 3/13/14 ★★★
2. Member of the Month: Surrender by Pamela Clare finished 3/16/14 ★★★★★
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Moonlight Masquerade by Ruth Axtell
9. Hug a GI Day: Wild Card by Lora Leigh
10. Reader's Choice: Seize The Fire by Laura Kinsale
I was lucky enough to complete all 10!Here is my final update:
RRRC: March 2014 Monthly Challenge
Date: 03/01/14 - 03/31/14
10/10 Completed
✔1. 'M' is for March:
Read a book that starts with 'M'.
Montana Creeds: Logan by Linda Lael Miller - 03/12/14
✔2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~:
Please read a book from any of Karen's shelves.
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger - 03/05/14
✔3. Geography - Romania:
Read a book in the middle of the series (not the first two books, the last or the most recent book).
Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb - 03/08/14
✔4. Music in Our Schools Month:
Read a book with a musician in it or a book where music plays a large part.
The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks - 03/11/14
✔5. National Women's History Month:
Read a book with a woman (or man) in a non-traditional gender role. (Meg is a pilot)
Northern Lights by Nora Roberts - 03/12/14
✔6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd):
Read one of the 10 oldest books on your to-read shelf.
The Murderer's Daughters by Randy Susan Meyers - 03/03/14
✔7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd):
Read a light, fluffy, humorous book.
Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich - 03/06/14
✔8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd):
Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it.
Soulless by Gail Carriger - 03/10/14
✔9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th):
Read a book where a MC carries a weapon.
No Control by Shannon K. Butcher - 03/15/14
✔10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choosing!
Give Him the Slip by Geralyn Dawson - 03/01/14
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Congrats jingles and Nadine!!
March MonthlyCompleted: 5/10
1. 'M' is for March: Acorna's Quest by Anne McCaffery 03/05/2014
2. Member of the Month: Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh 03/17/2014
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 03/12/2014
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 03/10/2014
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft
10. Reader's Choice: Reflections by Nora Roberts 03/07/2014
RRRC - Monthly Challenge: MarchCongrats jingles, Nadine and Tina Theresa! :) I still have 3 to go.
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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
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Hell's Knights by Bella Jewel
all done! congrats to the finishers!1. M is for March: Scarlet - Marissa Meyer - 3/12
2. Member of the Month: Princess of the Midnight Ball - Jessica Day George - 3/5
3. Geography: Game for Marriage - Karen Erickson - 3/2
4. Music in Our Schools Month: Rock Hard Love - D.H. Cameron - 3/8
5. National Women's History Month: Truce: The Historic Neighbor from Hell - R.L. Mathewson - 3/17
6. Old Stuff Day: Rule of Three - Kelly Jamieson - 3/3
7. I Want You to be Happy Day: Rock Chick Revolution - Kristen Ashley - 3/8
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day: Cake - Nicole Reed - 3/13
9. Hug a GI Day: Crack the Darkest Sky Wide Open - Various - 3/16
10. Reader's Choice: Finnegan's Promise - Carol Lynne - 3/18
8/101. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Lady Beneath the Veil - Sarah Mallory (HH #1174 - Feb 2014) - Mar 12. 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.
Against the Wind - Kat Martin (Mira - Jan 2011) - Mar 83. 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.
Second Chance Family - Leigh Duncan (HAR #1488 - Feb 2014) (baseball) - Mar 24. 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.
The Texas Wildcatter's Baby - Cathy Gillen Thacker (HAR #1489 - Mar 2014) (geological engineer) - Mar 186. 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.
Waking Up With a Rake - Connie Mason, Mia Marlowe (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Jan 2013) - Mar 27. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Read a light, fluffy, humorous book.
Welcome to Last Chance - Hope Ramsay (Forever - Feb 2011) - Mar 118. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it.
The Returning Hero - Soraya Lane (HR #4415 - Mar 2014) (retired military dog) - Mar 69. 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!
Getting Rowdy - Lori Foster (HQN - Sept 2013) - Mar 9
RRRC - Monthly Challenge: MarchCongrats Ty! :)
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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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4/8 Read
M is for March: The Saint by Monica McCarty
Hello Karen H! Rapture by J.R. Ward
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Pets Had Thumbs Day: Night Broken by Patricia Briggs
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