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2014 March Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
March Monthly Challenge ~ 2014Duration: March 1 ~ March 31
7/10 Read
1. 'M' is For: Midsummer Moon by Laura Kinsale
2. Hi KarenH!:
3. Romania, Stuck in The Middle:
4. Music in Our Schools:
5. Women:
6. Old Stuff Day:
7. Happy Day!: Offside by Juliana Stone
8. If Pets Had Thumbs: Kinked by Thea Harrison
9. Hug a GI:
10. It's My Party!:
Ty wrote: "bff, wasn't Daughter of the Forest just absolutely wrenching??"Holy Lord! I couldn't read it in public without humiliating myself. Well worth it though :)
yep. I had a mountain of tissue afterwards.
March Monthly Challenge
5/10
1. 'M' is for March:Maybe Baby by Lani Diane Rich
✓ 2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~:Murphy's Law by Kat Attalla - 15/03/14 ★ ★ ★
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 - 12/03/14 ★ ★ ★
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 - 17/03/14 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 10. Reader's Choice:Kaleidoscope by Kristen Ashley - 09/03/14 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
March MonthlyCompleted: 8/10
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 03/25/14
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 03/23/2014
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 03/19/2014
10. Reader's Choice: Reflections by Nora Roberts 03/07/2014
9/101. '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.
Shadow's Stand - Sara McCarty (HQN -Feb 2012) (pistols) - Mar 1910. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Getting Rowdy - Lori Foster (HQN - Sept 2013) - Mar 9
I'm going to go for 7 again!6/7 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."
1. M is for March: True - 3/16/14 ★★★★
RRRC 2014 March Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1 to March 31, 2014
Read 5/10
✔ 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 - 03.13.2014 (★★★★)
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 - 03.18.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! No Romance Required by Cari Quinn - 03.02.2014 (★★★★)
1/10 read1. M is for March - My Vampire and I
2. Member of the Month -
3. Geography - And the Two Shall Become One
4. Music in Our Schools Month - Revelations
5. National Women's History Month - Halfway to the Grave
6. Old Stuff Day - Phantom Lover
7. I Want You to Be Happy Day - Divorced, Desperate and Delicious
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day - A Tale Of Two Dragons
9. Hug a GI Day - Voice For The Silent
10. Reader's Choice - I'll Be Your Man
RRRC 2014 March Monthly Challenge Duration: March 1, 2014 - March 31, 2014
10/10 Read
Challenge Complete 03.17.14
1. 'M' is for March: Tethered by Meljean Brook, 03.02.14 ★★★★
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb, 03.09.14 ★★★★★
3. Geography - Romania: Dark Prince by Christine Feehan, 03.16.14 ★★★
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, 03.06.14 ★★★★★
6. Old Stuff Day (TBR 12.30.11): Angel's Peak by Robyn Carr, 03.06.14 ★★★★
7. I Want You to be Happy Day: Crazy For You by Jennifer Crusie, 03.17.14 ★★★
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper, 03.13.14 ★★★★
9. Hug a GI Day: Wild Card by Lora Leigh, 03.11.14 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Something from the Nightside by Simon R. Green, 03.04.14 ★★★★
Read: 10/10 ~~ DONE!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 3.21 ★★★★☆
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Learning Curve 3.13 ★★★★☆
10. Reader's Choice: Tough Love 3.5 ★★★★★
Way to go finishers!!
Way to go ladies!4/8
1. 'M' is for March: Make It Last - Bethany Lopez
3. Geography - Romania: Dead Awake – Lizzie Leaf
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 Joann and Breann!!
I think I'm going to finish this challenge of with: 
MARCH MONTHLY READING CHALLENGE
1. 'M' is for March: Maria Rachel Holley-
3/15/142. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~:
3/20/143. Vampire:
(CR)6. Old Stuff:
3/12/148. If Pets Had Thumbs:
3/9/1410. Reader's Choice:
3/18/14
2014 March Monthly ChallengeDuration: 1st March - 31st March
8/8
M is for March -
Member of the Month -
Geography: Vampire -
National Women's History Month: kick-ass heroine -
Old Stuff Day -
If Pets Had Thumbs Day: shifter -
Hug a GI Day: Carries Weapons -
Reader's Choice -
COMPLETED
10/10 DONE!!!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'.
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.
How to Romance a Rake - Manda Collins (St. Martins - Aug 2012) (piano) - Mar 215. 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.
Shadow's Stand - Sara McCarty (HQN -Feb 2012) (pistols) - Mar 1910. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Getting Rowdy - Lori Foster (HQN - Sept 2013) - Mar 9
5/8 1. 'M' is for March: Make It Last - Bethany Lopez
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.
2014 March Monthly ChallengeDuration: March 1- March 31
Complete: 8/8
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 *3/19 ★★★★☆
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 ★★★☆☆
RRRC 2014 March Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1 to March 31, 2014
Read 6/10
✔ 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 - 03.13.2014 (★★★★)
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 - 03.22.2014 (★★★★★)
✔ 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. Wilde Nights in Paradise by Tonya Burrows - 03.18.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! No Romance Required by Cari Quinn - 03.02.2014 (★★★★)
March Monthly Challenge
6/10
1. 'M' is for March:Maybe Baby by Lani Diane Rich
✓ 2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~:Murphy's Law by Kat Attalla - 15/03/14 ★ ★ ★
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 - 12/03/14 ★ ★ ★
✓ 8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): How to Date a Werewolf by Rose Pressey - 21/03/14 ★ ★
✓ 9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th):Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan - 17/03/14 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 10. Reader's Choice:Kaleidoscope by Kristen Ashley - 09/03/14 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
March 2014 Reading ChallengeDuration: March 1st - March 31st
6/10 Completed
* 1. 'M' is for March: The Wild Ones (The Wild Ones, #1) by M. Leighton - finished 3/19/14 (4 Stars)
2. Member of the Month - ~ KarenH ~: Tangled (Tangled, #1) by Emma Chase
* 3. Geography - Romania: Twice Tempted (Night Prince, #2) by Jeaniene Frost - finished 3/13/14 (4 Stars)
* 4. Music in Our Schools Month: Backdraft (The Secret Life of Trystan Scott, #2) by H.M. Ward - finished 3/15/14 (3 Stars)
5. National Women's History Month: One for the Money (Stephanie Plum, #1) by Janet Evanovich
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Collide (Collide, #1) by Gail McHugh
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Twisted (Tangled, #2) by Emma Chase
* 8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): The Loneliest Alpha (The MacKellen Alphas, #1) by T.A. Grey - finished 3/22/14 (4 Stars)
* 9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Rare and Precious Things (The Blackstone Affair, #4) by Raine Miller - finished 3/5/14 (4 Stars)
* 10. Reader's Choice: Riptide (The Secret Life of Trystan Scott, #3) by H.M. Ward - finished 3/17/14 (4 Stars)
RRRC 2014 March Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1 to March 31, 2014
Read 7/10
✔ 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 - 03.13.2014 (★★★★)
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. Hot Wheels and High Heels by Jane Graves - 06.22.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 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 - 03.22.2014 (★★★★★)
✔ 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. Wilde Nights in Paradise by Tonya Burrows - 03.18.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! No Romance Required by Cari Quinn - 03.02.2014 (★★★★)
UPDATE: All DoneMARCH MONTHLY READING CHALLENGE
1. MARCH: Maria Rachel Hooley- Sojourner 3/15/14
2. KAREN H: Undertow by Cherry Adair 3/20/14
3. VAMPIRE: A Very Vampy Christmas by Petroleum Sparks 3/22/14
5. NATIONAL WOMAN'S HISTORY: Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole 3/19/14
6. OLD STUFF: Heartless by Diana Palmer 3/12/14
8. IF PETS HAD THUMBS: True Nature by Neely Powell 3/9/14
10. READER'S CHOICE: The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong 3/18/14
RRRC - Monthly Challenge: MarchCongrats to all the finishers so far! :)
Only one to go...
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3. Geography - Romania: Blood Therapy by Lynda Hilburn
Congrats to the finishers! 8/8 Read - Complete
Hello Karen H!
Romania:
Women's History Month:
Old Stuff Day:
Be Happy Day:
Pets Had Thumbs Day:
Hug a GI Day:
My Choice:
Unread: All Done!
Read:
Yay Juana and KarenF!!
Duration: 3/1/14 - 3/31/144/5
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2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: Shelter Mountain
5.
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March Monthly ChallengeRead 4/5
1. 'M' is for March: Long Road Home by Maya Banks read 3/13/14 ★★★
2. Member of the Month: Surrender by Pamela Clare read 3/16/14 ★★★★★
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Moonlight Masquerade by Ruth Axtell
9. Hug a GI Day: Wild Card by Lora Leigh read 3/22/14 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Seize The Fire by Laura Kinsale read 3/26/14 ★★★
Working on my last one…RRRC Monthly Challenge
March 1 - March 31, 2014
6/7
√ 1. M = Murder on the Rocks by Karen MacInerney - 3.14
√ 2. Published in January 2013: The Arrangement by Mary Balogh - 3.12
√ 3. Romania: Carpathians: Dark Storm by Christine Feehan - 3.22
4. SKIP
5. Kick-ass Heroine: Eve Dallas in Thankless in Death by J.D. Robb
√ 6. TBR over a year:: Love Over Scotland by Alexander McCall Smith (2012) - 3.19
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
Timeframe: March 2014Completed: 10/10
1. A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean 3/15/14 3♥
2. Conspiracy in Death by J D Robb 3/12/14 4♥
3. Game For Love by Bella Andre 3/15/14 3.5♥
4. Tiger's Quest by Colleen Houck 3/22/14 3.5♥
5. Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh 3/31/14 4♥
6. Stand-In Groom by Kaye Dacus 3/21/14 3♥
7. Be My Baby Tonight by Kasey Michaels 3/30/14 4♥
8. Fair Game by Patricia Briggs 3/30/14 4♥
9. Hot Zone by Catherine Mann 3/1/14 3♥
10. Tiger's Voyage by Colleen Houck 3/23/14 4♥
Romance Readers Reading Challenges - 2014 March Monthly Challenge 10/10 read FINISHED - 3/23/2014! :)
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 finished 3/23/2014
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 finished 3/17/2014
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
7/10
1. 'M' is for March:Maybe Baby by Lani Diane Rich
✓ 2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~:Murphy's Law by Kat Attalla - 15/03/14 ★ ★ ★
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 - 22/03/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 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 - 12/03/14 ★ ★ ★
✓ 8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): How to Date a Werewolf by Rose Pressey - 21/03/14 ★ ★
✓ 9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th):Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan - 17/03/14 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 10. Reader's Choice:Kaleidoscope by Kristen Ashley - 09/03/14 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I'm in for 8 this month!DONE
8/8 Completed
March Monthly ChallengeOh, I almost forgot - I'm in! Going for all 10 again!
10 of 10. Updated 3.24.14 DONE - Yay me!!
1. 'M' is for March: Full Throttle by Erin McCarthy 3.12.14
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: Rocky Mountain Heat by Vivian Arend 3.7.14
3. Geography - Romania: Offside by Juliana Stone 3.2.14
4. Music in Our Schools Month: How I Met Your Father by L.B. Gregg 3.7.14
5. National Women's History Month: Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole 3.11.14
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Giving Chase by Lauren Dane 3.6.14
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Once in a Lifetime by Jill Shalvis 3.23.14
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): How to Run with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper 3.21.14
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): Defiant by Pamela Clare 3.6.14
10. Reader's Choice: Warrior's Cross by Madeleine Urban and Abigail Roux 3.9.14
Congratulations to all of the finishers!!
Monthly PT1. M for March: Murder and Sullivan by Sara Hoskinsson Frommer: 3/24
2. published in 2011: Hot Chocolate by Dawn Greenfield Ireland: 3/17
3. book from middle of series: #25 of 41: The Hollow by Agatha Christie: 3/9
4. music plays role: Murder in C Major by Sara Hoskinson Frommer: 3/22
5. woman working in non traditional job: a blacksmith: Murder With Peacocks by Donna Andrews: 3/7
6. on TBR 1+ year: Town in a Wild Moose Chase by B.B. Haywood: 3/12
7. light, fluffy, humorous book: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas: 3/7
8. pet involved in story: Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie: 3/5
9. MC needs to carry weapon: Totally Fishy by Gale Borger: 3/3
10. choice: Death at Devil's Bridge by Robin Paige: 3/17
DONE!
Woohoo! I'm all done. Updated my post on page 1, but I am Complete. :D
finished my challenge...happy reading!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.
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!
Congrats Laurie, Shelby and NayNay!!
March Monthly Challenge ~ 2014Duration: March 1 ~ March 31
10/10 Read, All Done!!!
1. 'M' is For:
2. Hi KarenH!:
3. Romania, Stuck in The Middle:
4. Music in Our Schools:
5. Women:
6. Old Stuff Day:
7. Happy Day!:
8. If Pets Had Thumbs:
9. Hug a GI:
10. It's My Party!:
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10/10 Read Complete Mar 19
1. M is for March: A Minor Inconvenience March 3 ★★★★★
2. KarenH Jan 2011: Waves of InfinityMarch 11 ★★
3. Bulgaria: Soul Magic March 2 ★★★★
4. Music: A Little Bit Country March 8 ★★★
5. National Women's History Month: Lord of Scoundrels March 19 ★★★★★
6. Old Stuff Day: Glitter March 1 ★★
7. I Want You to be Happy Day: The Grand Sophy March 17 ★★★★★
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day: Unacceptable Risk March 4 ★★★
9. Hug a GI Day: Chance Assassin: A Story of Love, Luck, and Murder March 8 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Clan And Conviction March 6 ★★★