2014 April Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread

[Margaret]

RRRC April Monthly Challenge
Duration: April 1 to April 30, 2014

Read 5 / 5 Done!



1. 'A' is for April: Almost Forever by Linda Howard read 4/14/14 ★★★★
2. Member of the Month – Nadine: Yours to Keep by Shannon Stacey read 4/10/14 ★★★
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Colters' Lady by Maya Banks read 4/3/14 ★★★
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The Candidate's Wife by Virginia Coffman (published in 1968) read 4/16/14 ★★★
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Nightshade by Ronie Kendig (15th oldest book on my TBR) read 4/17/14 ★★★

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Ty wrote: "I'm almost finished... sigh, is it bad when I can't stand some of my own categories? haha."

I hate when that happens!!

[Lauren (aplpeach)]

CHALLENGE
3/10



'A' is for April: Dark Destiny by: Amanda Skye

Member of the Month - Nadine: Hard as It Gets(Hard Ink #1) by: Laura Kaye Published November 20134/16/2014

Geography - Egypt: Nightwalker (Dark Days #1) by: Jocelynn Drake

Name Yourself Day (April 9): A Dominate Man by Lena Black 4/11/2014

National Sibling Day (April 10): Warlord Wants Forever(Immortals After Dark, #1) by: Kresley Cole

Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Need (Need #1) by: Carrie Jones pub 2008

Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): First Grave on the Right by: Jones Darynda

World Penguin Day (April 25): Love Unscripted (Love #1) by: Tina Reber 4/16/14

National Welding Month: Silver Borne (Mercy Thompson) by: Patricia Briggs

Reader's Choice: Murder in High Heels by 4/9/14

[Fran, Moderator]

Ty wrote: "Yay Fran!

I'm almost finished... sigh, is it bad when I can't stand some of my own categories? haha."

Thanks Ty!

I loved your categories, lol!

[Fran, Moderator]

Congrats Margaret!

[Mary Ann]

DONE!

8/8 Completed
1. 'A' is for April: Accordance4/7

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Revenge 4/7

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day. Raw by Belle Aurora 4/3

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Just for Now4/9

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17):Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.Beautifully Damaged 4/16

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black. Toxic 4/14

9.National Welding Month: Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). Don't Make Me Beautiful 4/11

10. Reader's Choice: Crashed 4/5

[Fran, Moderator]

Congrats Mary Ann!

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Congrats Mary Ann!

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Challenge: April

Congrats to all the finishers so far! :)

10/10 read - Done!

[3.4.] 1. 'A' is for April: Tragically Flawed by A.M. Hargrove
[5.4.] 3. Geography - Egypt: Going Under by S. Walden
[6.4.] 10. Reader's Choice:The Road by Cormac McCarthy
[8.4.] 2. Member of the Month - Nadine: If Only by Cherise Sinclair
[10.4.] 6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Carrie's Answer by Violet Summers
[11.4.] 8. World Penguin Day (April 25):Broken by J.B. McGee
[12.4.] 5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Shattered Edge by A.M. Hargrove
[13.4.] 4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): When We Collide by A.L. Jackson
[14.4.] 9.National Welding Month: Gabriel's Mate by Tina Folsom
[17.4.] 7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The Turning by Jennifer Armintrout

[KarenF]

I'm in for 8.

8/8 Read - Complete

1. A is for April: Broken Homes by Ben Aaronovich 4/6/14
2. Hi Nadine! All He Ever Needed by Shannon Stacey 4/8/14
3. Egypt: The Pagan Stone by Nora Roberts (trilogy) 4/10/14
4. Sibling Day: A Lady Never Surrenders by Sabrina Jeffries 4/3/14
5. Eight Track Day: Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead (2008) 4/16/14
6. Blah Blah Blah Day Riveted by Meljean Brook 4/14/14
7. Welding Month Beauty and the Blacksmith by Tessa Dare 4/11/14
8. My Choice: Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews 4/5/14


Unread: All Done!

Read:

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Congrats on completing the challenge Ethel and KarenF

[Penney]

April Monthly Challenge ~ 2014
Duration: April 1 ~ April 30
9/10 Read

1. 'A' is For..: Kristen Ashley, Wildest Dreams 4/10 ✯✯✯✯
2. Hi Nadine!: Shades of Gray by Maya Banks 4/5 ✯✯✯✯
3. Egypt: Surviving Raine by Shay Savage 4/4 ✯✯✯✯
4. Name Yourself Day: Friend-Zoned by Belle Aurora 4/14 ✯✯✯
5. National Sibling Day: Body of Sin by Eve Silver
6. Eight-Track Day (1978): Beauty by Robin McKinley 4/11 ✯✯✯✯
7. Blay, Blah, Blah...: Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur 4/8 ✯✯½
8. World Penguin Day: Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren 4/18 ✯✯✯✯
9. National Welding Month: Night Broken by Patricia Briggs 4/3 ✯✯✯✯
10. It's What I Want!: The Kingdom by Amanda Stevens 4/15 ✯✯✯½

[Netanella]

RRRC 2014 April Monthly Challenge


Duration: April 1 to April 30, 2014
Read 9/10

✔ 1. 'A' is for April: Abigail Barnette's Beast - 04.13.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Nadine has been a member of RRRC since January 2013. Read a book published in 2013. J.R. Ward's Lover at Last - 04.19.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 3. Geography - Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt, or a book where travel is part of the plot. Tonia Brown's Lucky Stiff features globe-trotting sex-addict zombie Peter Lyles. - 04.15.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day. Danielle Q Lee's Dark World - 04.11.2014 (★★★)
✔ 5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings. Kressley Cole's MacRieve - 04.16.2014 (★★★★★)
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The good ol' days before DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and (gasp) ebook readers. Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).

✔ 7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The target for today is tackle all those jobs you've been putting off forever. Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR. Jim Butcher's Summer Knight - 04.10.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black. Kressley Cole's Lothaire - 04.14.2014 (★★★★★)
✔ 9. National Welding Month: We love all those billionaires, but even regular Joes need love, too. Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed! R.D. Harris' The Beginning - 04.14.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Robert O'Brien's Z for Zachariah - 04.14.2014 (★★★★★)

[Tina Theresa]

10/10 DONE

1. 'A' is for April: Bet On Me by Alisha Rai 4/17
2. Member of the Month - Beyond Pain 4/2
3. Geography - (part of trilogy) Tatiana and Alexander 4/2
4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Down to You 4/14
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): How To Handle A Highlander 4/19
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): (2008) Dragon Actually 4/17
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Love, Come to Me 4/15
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): The Summer Garden 4/5
9.National Welding Month: Winter at Mustang Ridge 4/11
10. Reader's Choice: Sold to the Sheikh 4/20

[Nichole]

2014 April Monthly Challenge
Complete: 7/10

1. 'A' is for April: Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh *4/10 ★★★★☆
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Rush by Maya Banks *4/3 ★★★☆☆
3. Geography - Egypt: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters *4/15 ★★★★☆
4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): I was almost named Elizabeth!
Warprize by Elizabeth Vaughan *4/5 ★★★★☆
5. National Sibling Day (April 10):
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11):
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Skinwalker by Faith Hunter *4/5 ★★★★☆
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern *4/8 ★★★★★
9. National Welding Month:
10. Reader's Choice: Honey Moon by Susan Elizabeth Phillips *4/10 ★★★★★

[Joann]

RRRC 2014 April Monthly Challenge

Duration: April 1, 2014 - April 30, 2014

8/10 Read

1. 'A' is for April: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper, 04.13.14 ★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: (pub. Jan 2013) Proof of Guilt by Charles Todd, 04.12.14 ★★★★
3. Geography - Egypt: (7-book series) Up From the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 04.09.14 ★★★★
4. Name Yourself Day: The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt, 04.10.14 ★★★★
5. National Sibling Day: The Rocker That Savors Me by Terri Anne Browning, 04.08.14 ★★★★
6. Eight-Track Tape Day: (pub. 2008) The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day: (TBR 12.30.11) Moonlight Road by Robyn Carr, 04.05.14 ★★★★
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): A Long Walk Down a Dark Alley by J.D. Brink, 04.06.14 ★★★
9.National Welding Month: Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis
10. Reader's Choice: Croak by Gina Damico, 04.02.14 ★★★★

[AerinLuvs]

I updated my Post #25, now I am at 4/5 completed...

[NayNay]

Finished my challenge...Happy Easter All

1. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood 04/06/14 ***

2. Member of the Month - The Replacement Wife by Eileen Goudge 04/15/14 **

3. Geography - Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.
Lily of the Nile by Stephanie Dray 04/12/14 ****

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day.
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd 04/11/14 **** (Kidd is cool...You would always be referred to as Kidd, forever young!)

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.
Daughter of York by Anne Easter Smith 04/02/14 ****

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).
Whisper of the Bayou by Mindy Starn Clark 04/20/14 ***** (published January 1, 2008)

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.
Into The Mist by Elizabeth Sinclair 04/01/14 ***

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.
Wolf Bride by Elizabeth Moss 04/04/14 ****

9.National Welding Month: Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!
Into the Dark by Cindy Gerard 04/03/14 ****

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Rebel Bride by Elizabeth Moss 04/04/14 ****

[Ty]

lots of finishers! Congrats! last 10 days!

happy Easter to those who celebrate. :)

[Turtlecollector Dennis]

Finished.

Timeframe: April 2014
Completed: 10/10

1. Knight by Kristen Ashley 4/9/14 3.5♥
2. Playing to Win by Jaci Burton 4/2/14 4♥
3. Evertrue by Brodi Ashton 4/16/14 3.5♥
4. Tangled by Emma Chase 4/3/14 3.5♥
5. Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld 4/20/14 3♥
6. A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas 4/6/14 3♥
7. Almost Forever by Deborah Raney 4/17/14 3♥
8. Do or Die by Suzanne Brockmann 4/8/14 4♥
9. The Chance by Robyn Carr 4/16/14 4♥
10. Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas 4/5/14 3.5♥

[Susan A]

April Monthly Challenge ~ 2014
Duration: April 1 ~ April 30
10/10 Read Complete Apr 20

1. A if for: Alex Beecroft The Reluctant Berserker Apr 1 ★★★★
2. Nadine 2013: Past Tense Apr 1 ★★★
3. Egypt (trilogy): The Back Passage Apr 5 ★★★★
4. Name Yourself: Marie SextonSaviours of Oestend Apr 9 ★★★★
5. Sibling Day: The Peacock Prince Apr 4 ★★★★
6. Eight-Track day: Tainted Apr 20 ★★★★
7. Blah, Blah, Blah day: Fallout Apr 18 ★★★
8. Penguin Day: Cowboys & Vampires Apr 7 ★★★★
9. Welding Day: If It Drives Apr 3 ★★★★
10. Choice: Forget Me Not Apr 2 ★★★★★

[Amber]

7/10
1.'A' is for April: Better Off Dead In Deadwood – Ann Charles 4/10/14

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Bella Andre

3. Geography - Egypt: Lost Voices – Sarah Porter

4. Name Yourself Day: Witch of Blackbird Pond – Elizabeth George Spear 4/20/14

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Orphan Train – Christina Baker Kline 4/15/14

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Promises Reveal – Sarah McCarty 4/3/14

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Immortal Champion – Lisa Hendrix

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): You've Been Warned - James Patterson 4/4/14

9.National Welding Month: Reaper's Property – Joanna Wylde 4/16/14

10. Reader's Choice: Simply Irresistible – Rachel Gibson 4/6/14

[LaurLa]

April 2014 RRRC Monthly Challenge

8/10 Completed 2 more to go!!!

✔1. 'A' is for April:
Against the Edge – Kat Martin
Done - 04.20.14 - ★★★★

✔2. Member of the Month - Nadine:
Stolen Fury – Elisabeth Naughton
Done - 04.13.14 - ★★★★

✔3. Geography - Egypt:
Stolen Heat – Elisabeth Naughton (set in Egypt)
Done - 04.14.14 - ★★★★

✔4. Name Yourself Day (April 9):
Direct Strike – Lorelei Buckley (I love the name Lorelei)
Done - 04.03.14 - ★★★

✔5. National Sibling Day (April 10):
The Duke's Perfect Wife – Jennifer Ashley (we all know about the brothers in this family!!)
Done - 04.07.14 - ★★★★★

✔6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11):
Embrace and Conquer – Jennifer Blake (pub 1981)
Done - 04.10.14 - ★★★★

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17):
Against the Mark – Kat Martin (on TBR since March 2013)

✔8. World Penguin Day (April 25):
This Heart of Mine – Susan Elizabeth Phillips (Kindle edition cover is almost all white)
Done - 04.03.14 - ★★★★

✔9.National Welding Month:
Dream a Little Dream – Susan Elizabeth Phillips (H is renovating/re-opening local drive-in)
Done - 04.05.14 - ★★★★

10. Reader's Choice:
Against the Heart – Kat Martin

[Bookchaser]

2014 April Monthly Challenge

6/10 Completed

01. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
A Perfect Bride by Samantha James 04/16/14
02. Member of the Month ~ Nadine: Please read a book from any of Nadine's shelves, a book published in 2013, or a book published in January of any year.
Once in a Lifetime by Jill Shalvis 04/04/14
03. Geography ~ Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.
You may also read a book that's part of a trilogy or a 7-book series; a book that is set in or around bodies of water (oceans, cruises, pirate abductions); or a book where travel is part of the plot.
Worth Any Price by Lisa Kleypas 04/08/14
04. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Have you ever wanted a different name? Was yours the source of many a taunt in school yards? Or did you ever find a name you just absolutely loved? This day is your day! Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day.
Love a Little Sideways by Shannon Stacey 04/21/14
05. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.
From This Moment On by Bella Andre 04/11/14
06. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The good ol' days before DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and (gasp) ebook readers. Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).
Cowboy Come Home by Judy Christenberry (1998)
OR
Last Wolf Watching by Rhyannon Byrd (2008)
07. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The target for today is tackle all those jobs you've been putting off forever. Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.
When I Fall in Love by Lynn Kurland
08. World Penguin Day (April 25): Flightless or not, some consider these animals as absolutely adorbs. Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.
Rule's Bride by Kat Martin
OR
The Indiscretion by Judith Ivory
OR
The Skypirate by Justine Davis
09. National Welding Month: We love all those billionaires, but even regular Joes need love, too. Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!
The Best Bride by Susan Mallery (sheriff)
OR
Divorced, Desperate and Deceived by Christie Craig (plumber)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison 04/05/14


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[Jojo]

April Monthly Challenge

9/10

✓ 1. 'A' is for April: Always the Last to Know by Crystal Bowling - 16/04/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 2. Member the Month - Nadine: SEAL Under Covers by Sharon Hamilton - 10/04/14 ★ ★ ★
✓ 3. Geography - Egypt: Dark Witch by Nora Roberts - 06/04/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Six Brothers by Lili St Germain - 09/04/2014 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Kept by Jami Alden - 18/04/2014 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Thread of Fear by Laura Griffin - 12/04/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): On the Edge by Sue Fineman - 14/04/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Glory in Death by J D Robb
✓ 9.National Welding Month: Open House by Tamara Larson - 11/04/14 ★ ★ ★
✓ 10. Reader's Choice: River Road by Jayne Ann Krentz - 09/04/2014 ★ ★ ★ ★

[Ty]

Grats Turtlecollector & Susan A!


finished myself~~

1. A is for April: I, Robot - Isaac Asimov 4/5/2014
2. Member of the Month: Heart of Obsidian - Nalini Singh 4/5/2014
3. Geography: Vain - Fisher Amelie 4/3/2014
4. Name Yourself Day: The Letter Z - Marie Sexton 4/9/2014
5. National Sibling Day: Princess of the Silver Woods - Jessica George 4/17/2014
6. Eight-Track Tape Day: Below the Belt - Sarah Mayberry 4/20/2014
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day: Enclave - Ann Aguirre 4/13/2014
8. World Penguin Day: Falling Into You - Jasinda Wilder 4/9/2014
9. National Welding Month: When the Heart Falls - Kimberly Lewis 4/2/2014
10. Reader's Choice: The Last Girl - Kitty Thomas 4/8/2014

[BJ Rose]

getting closer…

RRRC Monthly Challenge
April 1 - 30, 2014

5/7

1. Starts with A: Arabella by Georgette Heyer
2. January 2013: A Wedding in Springtime by Amanda Forester
√ 3. Part of a trilogy: Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts - 4.03
4. Name I love: Julie: It Happened One Midnight by Julie Anne Long
5. Siblings: Drake Sisters: Magic in the Wind by Christine Feehan
√ 6. Year ending in '8': 1988: Local Hero by Nora Roberts - 4.10
√ 7. Old TBR: 2010: The Black Ice by Michael Connelly - 4.18
8. White cover: Sometimes a Rogue by Mary Jo Putney
√ 9. Blue-collar Main Character: Molly works in a bookstore: You Better Knot Die by Betty Hechtman - 4.20
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Speaking from Among the Bones by Alan Bradley - 4.17

[Deborah]

April 2014 Reading Challenge
Duration: April 1st - April 30th
8/10

* 1. 'A' is for April: Aftershock by Sylvia Day - finished 4/9/14 (4 Stars)

* 2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Afterburn by Sylvia Day - finished 4/7/14 (4 Stars)

* 3. Geography - Egypt: Eternal Kiss of Darkness (Night Huntress World, #2) by Jeaniene Frost - finished 4/16/14 (4 Stars)

* 4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Shattered (The Secret Life of Trystan Scott, #4) by H.M. Ward - finished 4/9/14 (4 Stars)

* 5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Spoonful of Christmas (The Cupcake Diaries, #4) by Darlene Panzera - finished 4/6/14 (4 Stars)

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Corpse Pose (Mantra for Murder Mystery, #1) by Diana Killian

* 7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Ask for It (Georgian, #1) by Sylvia Day - finished 4/21/14 (3 Stars)

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas

* 9. National Welding Month: Hope Smolders by Jaci Burton - finished 4/2/14 (4 Stars)

* 10. Reader's Choice: Pulse (Collide, #2) by Gail McHugh - finished 4/1/14 (5 Stars)

[Lacy]

I'm in for 7!

7/7 Complete
Yay, I'm finished!

4. Name Yourself Day: The Secret of Ella and Micha - 4/3/14 ★ ★ ★

5. National Sibling Day: The King - 4/7/14 ★ ★ ★ ★★

1. A is for April: Star Bright - 4/19/14 ★ ★ ★ ★

2. Member of the Month: Rock Chick Revolution - 4/12/14 ★★★★★

3. Geography: Waking Up Married - 4/12/14 ★★★

7. Blah, blah, blah Day: When You Dare - 4/16/14 ★ ★ ★ ★

10. Reader's Choice: Powder And Patch - 4/14/14 ★ ★ ★

[Susan]

7/10


2014 April Monthly Challenge
Duration: April 1/14 - April 30/14

1. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
The Importance of Being Wicked - Victoria Alexander (Zebra - Feb 2013) -Apr 1

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

3. Geography - Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.
A Real Live Hero - Kimberly van Meter (HS #1911 - Mar 2014) (ocean) - Apr 12

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day.
A Camden Family Wedding - Victoria Pade (HSE #2325 - Apr 2014) (Victoria) - Apr 2

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.
A House Full of Fortunes! - Judy Duarte (HSE #2323 - Apr 2014) (foster kids/Fortune-Jones family) - Apr 2

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).
Master of the Highlands - Veronica Wolff (Berkley - Feb 2008) (2008) - Apr 22

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.
Lady Louisa's Christmas Knight - Grace Burrowes (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Oct 2012) - Apr 7

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.

9.National Welding Month: Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!
Sugar Creek - Toni Blake (Avon - May 2010) (cop) - Apr 9

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

[Lauren (aplpeach)]

CHALLENGE
4/10

'A' is for April: Dark Destiny by: Amanda Skye

Member of the Month - Nadine: Hard as It Gets(Hard Ink #1) by: Laura Kaye Published November 2013 4/16/2014

Geography - Egypt: Nightwalker (Dark Days #1) by: Jocelynn Drake

Name Yourself Day (April 9): A Dominate Man by Lena Black 4/11/2014

National Sibling Day (April 10): Warlord Wants Forever(Immortals After Dark, #1) by: Kresley Cole 4/22/2014

Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Need (Need #1) by: Carrie Jones pub 2008

Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): First Grave on the Right by: Jones Darynda

World Penguin Day (April 25): Love Unscripted (Love #1) by: Tina Reber 4/16/14

National Welding Month: Silver Borne (Mercy Thompson) by: Patricia Briggs

Reader's Choice: Killer in High Heels by 4/9/14

[Rissa]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges - 2014 April Monthly Challenge 10/10 read
FINISHED - 4/22/2014! :)

1. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A' . Liam Davis & The Raven finished 4/5/2014

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Nadine has been a member of RRRC since January 2013. Here is a link to Nadine's shelves. Please read a book from any of Nadine's shelves, a book published in 2013, or a book published in January of any year . The Knight and The Bandit finished 4/3/2014

3. Geography - Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.
Fun Facts About Egypt:
★ The Pyramids of Giza consist of three major pyramid complexes and is considered one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.
★ Egypt controls the Suez Canal, one of the most traversed navigable waterways in the world.
★ Tourism is, of course, one of the most important contributor to the Egyptian economy, employing approximately 12% of the workforce.
You may also read a book that's part of a trilogy or a 7-book series; a book that is set in or around bodies of water (oceans, cruises, pirate abductions); or a book where travel is part of the plot. Sense of Place finished 4/6/2014

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Have you ever wanted a different name? Was yours the source of many a taunt in school yards? Or did you ever find a name you just absolutely loved? This day is your day! Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day . Runaways finished 4/1/2014

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings . Pink Bunny Ears...Seriously? finished 4/1/2014

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The good ol' days before DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and (gasp) ebook readers. Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008 , etc). My Fair Captain finished 4/9/2014

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The target for today is tackle all those jobs you've been putting off forever. Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR . Cuddling finished 4/22/2014

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Flightless or not, some consider these animals as absolutely adorbs. Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black . Quid Pro Quo finished 4/3/2014

9.National Welding Month: We love all those billionaires, but even regular Joes need love, too. Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops , bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed! Promises finished 4/3/2014

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing ! Grand Adventures finished 4/5/2014

[Susan]

8/10


2014 April Monthly Challenge
Duration: April 1/14 - April 30/14

1. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
The Importance of Being Wicked - Victoria Alexander (Zebra - Feb 2013) -Apr 1

2. Member of the Month -Nadine: Nadine has been a member of RRRC since January 2013. Here is a link to Nadine's shelves. Please read a book from any of Nadine's shelves, a book published in 2013, or a book published in January of any year.
All He Ever Desired - Shannon Stacey (HQN - Mar 2013) (2013) - Apr 22

3. Geography - Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.
A Real Live Hero - Kimberly van Meter (HS #1911 - Mar 2014) (ocean) - Apr 12

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day.
A Camden Family Wedding - Victoria Pade (HSE #2325 - Apr 2014) (Victoria) - Apr 2

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.
A House Full of Fortunes! - Judy Duarte (HSE #2323 - Apr 2014) (foster kids/Fortune-Jones family) - Apr 2

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).
Master of the Highlands - Veronica Wolff (Berkley - Feb 2008) (2008) - Apr 22

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.
Lady Louisa's Christmas Knight - Grace Burrowes (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Oct 2012) - Apr 7

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.

9.National Welding Month: Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!
Sugar Creek - Toni Blake (Avon - May 2010) (cop) - Apr 9

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

[Laila Jane]

Done! Updated in Message 50

[❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ]

2014 April Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1st April - 30th April
8/8

'A' is for April - Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian (03/04/14)
Geography: 7-book series - Bound by Elisabeth Naughton (12/04/14)
Name Yourself Day : Deep Kiss Of Winter by Kresley Cole (22/04/14)
National Sibling Day: The Warrior Prince by Michelle M. Pillow (01/04/14)
Blah, Blah, Blah Day: Wulfe Untamed by Pamela Palmer (22/04/14)
World Penguin Day: black - Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian (14/04/14)
National Welding Month: Owns a Bar - Tall Tales and Wedding Veils by Jane Graves (15/04/14)
Reader's Choice: The King by J.R. Ward (08/04/14)



COMPLETED

[Ella]

I'm done, too. Updated in Message 27

[Hina]

April Monthly Challenge
Duration: 4/1/14 - 4/30/14
10/10 Completed

1. 'A' is for April: The Billionaire Wins the Game by Melody Anne. 4/22/14 ★★★

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Cowboy in the Crossfire by Robin Perini. 4/1/14 ★★★★

3. Geography: Egypt - The Bridesmaid by Julia London. 4/3/14 ★★★★★

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9) - The Bellini Bride by Michelle Reid. 4/2/14 ★★★★

5. National Sibling Day (April 10) - Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole. 4/3/14 ★★★★★

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11) 1998: Wife by Agreement by Kim Lawrence. 4/2/14 ★★★

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17) - Kidnapping Casey by Laurann Dohner. 4/3/14 ★★★★★

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): The Brunelli Baby Bargain by Kim Lawrence. 4/8/14 ★★★

9.National Welding Month - A Fine Specimen by Lisa Marie Rice. 4/7/14 ★★★★★

10. Reader's Choice - Her Little White Lie by Maisey Yates. 4/6/14 ★★★★★

[Lisa]

FINISHED !!!
April 2014

5/5

1. Ava Dellaira 4-12-14
7. Beautiful Dark 4-20-14
8. The Hallowed Ones 4-2-14
9. Willow 4-23-14

[LaurLa]

FINISHED!!!! Congrats to all finishers or even to the almost finishers ;-)

April 2014 RRRC Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed

✔1. 'A' is for April:
Against the Edge – Kat Martin
Done - 04.20.14 - ★★★★

✔2. Member of the Month - Nadine:
Stolen Fury – Elisabeth Naughton
Done - 04.13.14 - ★★★★

✔3. Geography - Egypt:
Stolen Heat – Elisabeth Naughton (set in Egypt)
Done - 04.14.14 - ★★★★

✔4. Name Yourself Day (April 9):
Direct Strike – Lorelei Buckley (I love the name Lorelei)
Done - 04.03.14 - ★★★

✔5. National Sibling Day (April 10):
The Duke's Perfect Wife – Jennifer Ashley (we all know about the brothers in this family!!)
Done - 04.07.14 - ★★★★★

✔6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11):
Embrace and Conquer – Jennifer Blake (pub 1981)
Done - 04.10.14 - ★★★★

✔7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17):
Against the Mark – Kat Martin (on TBR since March 2013)
Done - 04.23.14 - ★★★★

✔8. World Penguin Day (April 25):
This Heart of Mine – Susan Elizabeth Phillips (Kindle edition cover is almost all white)
Done - 04.03.14 - ★★★★

✔9.National Welding Month:
Dream a Little Dream – Susan Elizabeth Phillips (H is renovating/re-opening local drive-in)
Done - 04.05.14 - ★★★★

✔10. Reader's Choice:
Against the Heart – Kat Martin
Done - 04.23.14 - ★★★1/2

[Joyce]

2014 April Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread

4/5

3. Geography - Egypt: Love in the Time of Dragons
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Holiday in Death Finished 4/23/14
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): A Hunger Like No Other Finished 4/2/14
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Finished 4/6/14
10. Reader's Choice: Hex Appeal Finished 4/19/14

[Emma]

2014 April Monthly Challenge
April 1/14 - April 30/14
3/6

I'm in for 6.

1. 'A' is for April: - Avoiding Commitment 4/23/14

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: - Thoughtless

3. Geography - Egypt:

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9):

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): - Shadows 4/12/14

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11):

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): - Bitten

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): - Beg 4/13/14

9.National Welding Month:

10. Reader's Choice: ... don't know yet

[Bookchaser]

2014 April Monthly Challenge

7/10 Completed

01. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
A Perfect Bride by Samantha James 04/16/14
02. Member of the Month ~ Nadine: Please read a book from any of Nadine's shelves, a book published in 2013, or a book published in January of any year.
Once in a Lifetime by Jill Shalvis 04/04/14
03. Geography ~ Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.
You may also read a book that's part of a trilogy or a 7-book series; a book that is set in or around bodies of water (oceans, cruises, pirate abductions); or a book where travel is part of the plot.
Worth Any Price by Lisa Kleypas 04/08/14
04. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Have you ever wanted a different name? Was yours the source of many a taunt in school yards? Or did you ever find a name you just absolutely loved? This day is your day! Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day.
Love a Little Sideways by Shannon Stacey 04/21/14
05. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.
From This Moment On by Bella Andre 04/11/14
06. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The good ol' days before DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and (gasp) ebook readers. Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).
Cowboy Come Home by Judy Christenberry (1998)
OR
Last Wolf Watching by Rhyannon Byrd (2008)
07. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The target for today is tackle all those jobs you've been putting off forever. Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.
When I Fall in Love by Lynn Kurland
08. World Penguin Day (April 25): Flightless or not, some consider these animals as absolutely adorbs. Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.
The Secret by Julie Garwood 04/23/14
09. National Welding Month: We love all those billionaires, but even regular Joes need love, too. Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!
The Best Bride by Susan Mallery (sheriff)
OR
Divorced, Desperate and Deceived by Christie Craig (plumber)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison 04/05/14


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[Ty]

Great going, ladies (and gents?)! Only a week left to finish up! Grats to those who have crossed the finish line so far. I love reading the choices for all the blue-collar and 8-track reads! :D

[AerinLuvs]

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Progress: 5/5 - Finished 5/5; may try for a couple more, but I think I'll move on!
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1. 'A' is for April: Afterburn Afterburn

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: The Unidentified Redhead by Alice ClaytonThe Unidentified Redhead Finished Read 4/19/14

3. Geography - Egypt: The Princess of Egypt Must Die AND "Egyptian Secrets" by Larissa Anderson, 2450 words (Smashwords free).

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Tangled by Emma Chase Tangled 5***** 4/18/14

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): The Cowboy Rescues A Bride by Cora Seton. Read 4/7/14-4/9/14

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Rock Chickby Kristin Ashley Finished

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Tempt the Devil by Anna Campbell Tempt the Devil

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Flightless or not, some consider these animals as absolutely adorbs. Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.

1. . 2. 3. AND OTHER SHORT STORY 4. 5. 6. 7.

[BJ Rose]

Met my goal - working on one more…

RRRC Monthly Challenge
April 1 - 30, 2014

7/7

√ 1. Starts with A: Arabella by Georgette Heyer - 4.22
2. January 2013: A Wedding in Springtime by Amanda Forester
√ 3. Part of a trilogy: Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts - 4.03
√ 4. Name I love: Julie: It Happened One Midnight by Julie Anne Long - 4.23
5. Siblings: Drake Sisters: Magic in the Wind by Christine Feehan
√ 6. Year ending in '8': 1988: Local Hero by Nora Roberts - 4.10
√ 7. Old TBR: 2010: The Black Ice by Michael Connelly - 4.18
8. White cover: Sometimes a Rogue by Mary Jo Putney
√ 9. Blue-collar Main Character: Molly works in a bookstore: You Better Knot Die by Betty Hechtman - 4.20
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Speaking from Among the Bones by Alan Bradley - 4.17

[Penney]

April Monthly Challenge ~ 2014
Duration: April 1 ~ April 30
10/10 Read, All Done!!

1. 'A' is For..: Kristen Ashley, Wildest Dreams 4/10 ✯✯✯✯
2. Hi Nadine!: Shades of Gray by Maya Banks 4/5 ✯✯✯✯
3. Egypt: Surviving Raine by Shay Savage 4/4 ✯✯✯✯
4. Name Yourself Day: Friend-Zoned by Belle Aurora 4/14 ✯✯✯
5. National Sibling Day: Body of Sin by Eve Silver 4/24 ✯✯✯
6. Eight-Track Day (1978): Beauty by Robin McKinley 4/11 ✯✯✯✯
7. Blay, Blah, Blah...: Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur 4/8 ✯✯½
8. World Penguin Day: Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren 4/18 ✯✯✯✯
9. National Welding Month: Night Broken by Patricia Briggs 4/3 ✯✯✯✯
10. It's What I Want!: The Kingdom by Amanda Stevens 4/15 ✯✯✯½

[Lauren (aplpeach)]

CHALLENGE
8/10

'A' is for April: Dark Destiny by: Amanda Skye

Member of the Month - Nadine: Hard as It Gets(Hard Ink #1) by: Laura Kaye Published November 2013 4/16/2014

Geography - Egypt: Nightwalker (Dark Days #1) by: Jocelynn Drake

Name Yourself Day (April 9): A Dominate Man by Lena Black 4/11/2014

National Sibling Day (April 10): Warlord Wants Forever(Immortals After Dark, #1) by: Kresley Cole 4/22/2014

Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Need (Need #1) by: Carrie Jones pub 2008 4/11/2014

Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): First Grave on the Right by: Jones Darynda 4/23/2014

World Penguin Day (April 25): Love Unscripted (Love #1) by: Tina Reber 4/16/14

National Welding Month: Silver Borne (Mercy Thompson) by: Patricia Briggs 4/20/2014

Reader's Choice: Killer in High Heels by 4/9/14

[Breann]

Read: 10/10


1. 'A' is for April: Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews 4.7 ★★★☆☆

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Collusion 4.19 ★★★☆☆

3. Geography - Egypt: Heart of a Hero 4.6 ★★★★☆

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): A Little Bit Country 4.8 ★★★☆☆

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): The Flesh Cartel #10: False Gods 4.2 ★★★★☆

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Natural Disaster 4.25 ★★★★☆

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Saviours of Oestend 4.12 ★★★★★

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Quid Pro Quo 4.1 ★★★☆☆

9.National Welding Month: For the Bite of It 4.12 ★★★☆☆

10. Reader's Choice: Hairy Harry's Car Seat 4.11 ★★★☆☆

[Stephanie]

April Monthly
Completed: 10/10 FINISHED!!!!!

1. 'A' is for April: Squeeze Play by Kate Anqell 04/04/14

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis 04/13/14

3. Geography - Egypt: Captive Bride by Johanna Lindsey 04/24/14

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh 04/01/14

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens 04/05/14

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Tempt the Devil by Anna Campbell 4/25/14

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter 04/11/14

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): The Ugly Duckling by Iris Johansen 04/14/14

9.National Welding Month: Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis 04/06/14

10. Reader's Choice: Ruthless by Anne Stuart 04/23/14

[Elizabeth]

Congrats to all the finishers!!

RRRC 2014 April Monthly Challenge
Duration: Apr 1, 2014 - Apr 30, 2014
Read 10/10

1. 'A' is for April: Amanda Quick - The Third Circle, 4/25/2014, 3*
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Ours to Love, 4/22/2014, 3*
3. Geography - Egypt: (book where travel is part of the plot)The Time Traveler's Wife, 4/17/2014, 4*
4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright, 4/10/2014, 3.5*
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): (siblings play a prominent role in the story) Swan and the Bear, 4/5/2014, 3*
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): (first published in 2008) Kitty and the Silver Bullet, 4/8/2014, 4*
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): (on my TBR over a year) Immortal Ever After, 4/3/2014, 2.5*
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): (black & white cover) The Night Circus, 4/23/2014, 4*
9.National Welding Month: (cops) Natural Law, 4/14/2014, 4*
10. Reader's Choice:The Perks of Being a Wallflower, 4/6/2014, 3.5*