2014 May Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread

[Netanella]

RRRC 2014 May Monthly Challenge


Duration: May 1 to May 31, 2014
Read: 1/10

1. ‘M’ is for May: My Life in the Zombie Apocalypse: Bettie Page and the Chicken Ranch War by Scott Alan Becker
2. Member of the Month: Jojo- Jojo has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Jojo’s shelveshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/list... Please read a book from any of Jojo's shelves; a book published in 2011; or in August of any year.

3. Geography: Finland: Read a book that has a lake/water on the cover. Nagamaru: The Cursed
4. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author, or series is new to you. Immoral: Tales of a Vampire Hunter by Zander Vyne
5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title.

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person ), has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover

✔ 7. Mother’s Day (May 11): Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids. The King - 05.04.2014 (★★★★)
8. Memorial Day (May 26): Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served.

9. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley, read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves flowers ( garden party, wedding, funeral etc ) ; the name of a flower in the title or series name; or any book that has flowers on the cover.

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

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Challenge: May

2/10

[1.5] 10. Reader's Choice: Losing Control by Desiree Wilder
[4.5] 2. Member of the Month: Wake Up Call by Victoria Ashley

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1. ‘M’ is for May: Maverick by Anna Cruise
or
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
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3. Geography- Finland: Harjukaupungin salakäytävät by Pasi Ilmari Jääskeläinen
4. May Day (May 1): The Stillness of You by Julie Bale
5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): The Dark Light of Day by T.M. Frazier
6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): A Different Blue by Amy Harmon
7. .Mother’s Day (May 11): In Spades by K. Pinson
8. Memorial Day (May 26): Hidden by Selena Laurence
9. May Flowers: Addicted to You by Krista Ritchie
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[Netanella]

RRRC 2014 May Monthly Challenge


Duration: May 1 to May 31, 2014
Read: 2/10

1. ‘M’ is for May: My Life in the Zombie Apocalypse: Bettie Page and the Chicken Ranch War by Scott Alan Becker
2. Member of the Month: Jojo- Jojo has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Jojo’s shelveshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/list... Please read a book from any of Jojo's shelves; a book published in 2011; or in August of any year.

3. Geography: Finland: Read a book that has a lake/water on the cover. Nagamaru: The Cursed
✔ 4. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author, or series is new to you. Eat'em - 05.05.2014 (★★★★)
5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title. Immoral: Tales of a Vampire Hunter by Zander Vyne
6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person ), has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover

✔ 7. Mother’s Day (May 11): Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids. The King - 05.04.2014 (★★★★)
8. Memorial Day (May 26): Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served.

9. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley, read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves flowers ( garden party, wedding, funeral etc ) ; the name of a flower in the title or series name; or any book that has flowers on the cover.

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

[Jojo]

May Monthly Challenge

2/10

1. ‘M’ is for May: Midnight Man by Lisa Marie Rice
2. Member of the Month - Me!!: Eternal Hunter by Cynthia Eden
3. Geography - Finland: Sweet Revenge by Jennifer Hayden
4. May Day (May 1): Out Of Her League by Kaylea Cross
✓ 5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Too Sexy for His Stetson by Mal Olson - 16/04/14 ★ ★ ★
6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): A Good Man For Katie by Marie Patrick
7. Mother’s Day (May 11): One Scream Away by Kate Brady
8. Memorial Day (May 26): Shades of Gray by Maya Banks
9. May Flowers: Elly in Bloom by Colleen Oakes
✓ 10. Reader's Choice: Just a Kiss Away by Jill Barnett - 16/04/14 ★ ★ ★

[Breann]

Read: 5/?


1. ‘M’ is for May:

2. Member of the Month: El Presidio Rides North 5.14 ★★★★☆

3. Geography: Red Skies

4. May Day (May 1): The Foxhole Court 5.11 ★★★★☆

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): The Importance of Being Denny

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): The Chosen 5.13 ★★★★☆

7. Mother’s Day (May 11): An Adventure In Beginnings

8. Memorial Day (May 26): Mourning Heaven 5.4 ★★★★☆

9. May Flowers: The Violet and the Tom

10. Reader's Choice: Resistance 5.3 ★★★★★

[Suzanne]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2014 May Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
Duration: 5/1/2014 - 5/31/2014

Progress: 9 out of 10

1. ‘M’ is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M':
Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead - ***** - 5/7/2014

2. Member of the Month: Jojo- Jojo has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Jojo’s shelves. Please read a book from any of Jojo's shelves; a book published in 2011; or in August of any year.

3. Geography: Finland- Read a book that is set near a body of water:
Pompeii by Robert Harris - * - 5/28/2014

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author, or series is new to you:
The Maze Runner by James Dashner - *** - 5/6/2014 - New Author

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title:
Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead - ***** - 5/27/2014 - 5th in the series

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person ), has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover:
Shadow Kiss: The Graphic Novel by Richelle Mead - ***** - 5/14/2014 - Dimitri is a teacher

7. Mother’s Day (May 11): Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids:
Thinking of You by Jill Mansell - ***** - 5/8/2014 - Main character is a mother

8. Memorial Day (May 26): Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served:
The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches by Alan Bradley - ***** - 5/14/2014

9. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley: Read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves flowers ( garden party, wedding, funeral etc ) ; the name of a flower in the title or series name; or any book that has flowers on the cover:
Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 5/14/2014

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice:
The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett - **** - 5/1/2014

[Margaret]

Read 1 / 5



1.'M' is for May: A Moment by Marie Hall read 5/4/14 ★★★★★
2. Member for the month - Jojo: Whiskey Rebellion by Liliana Hart
3. Geography - Finland: Summer At Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs
4. May Day (May 1): Maid for Love by Marie Force
8. Memorial Day (May 26):Danger Close by Lindsay McKenna

[Jojo]

May Monthly Challenge

3/10

1. ‘M’ is for May: Midnight Man by Lisa Marie Rice
2. Member of the Month - Me!!: Eternal Hunter by Cynthia Eden
✓ 3. Geography - Finland: Sweet Revenge by Jennifer Hayden - 06/05/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
4. May Day (May 1): Out Of Her League by Kaylea Cross
✓ 5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Too Sexy for His Stetson by Mal Olson - 04/05/14 ★ ★ ★
6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): A Good Man For Katie by Marie Patrick
7. Mother’s Day (May 11): One Scream Away by Kate Brady
8. Memorial Day (May 26): Shades of Gray by Maya Banks
9. May Flowers: Elly in Bloom by Colleen Oakes
✓ 10. Reader's Choice: Just a Kiss Away by Jill Barnett - 03/05/14 ★ ★ ★

[Susan]

4/10

1. ‘M’ is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Between a Rake and a Hard Place - Connie Mason & Mia Harlow (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Jan 2014) - May 1

2. Member of the Month: Jojo- Jojo has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Jojo’s shelveshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/list... Please read a book from any of Jojo's shelves; a book published in 2011; or in August of any year.
Whisper Falls - Toni Blake (Avon - Jan 2011) - May 6

3. Geography: Finland- Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Finland.

Fun Facts About Finland:
★The amount you get fined for speeding in Finland depends on the amount you earn. Traffic fines are based on two factors: the severity of the offense and the driver’s income.

★Finland is known to be the Land of a Thousand Lakes. There are exactly 187,888 lakes (larger than 500 m²) and 179,584 islands within the territory of Finland.

★It is also called The Land of Midnight Sun, because in June and July the sun shines all day and all night in the north, not dropping below the horizon.



You may also read a book that is about cars, speeding, or law enforcement; a book that is set near a body of water or has a lake/water on the cover; or read a book that is set in summer (June & July in the US is summer) or has a sun on the cover.

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author, or series is new to you.
Why Dukes Say I Do - Manda Collins (St Martins - Aug 2013) (new series) - May 3

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title.

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person ), has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover
Perfect Partners - Jayne Ann Krentz (Pocket - Apr 1992) (hero teaches heroine about business) - May 2

7. .Mother’s Day (May 11):Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids.

8. Memorial Day (May 26):Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served.

9. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley, read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves flowers ( garden party, wedding, funeral etc ) ; the name of a flower in the title or series name; or any book that has flowers on the cover.

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

[Elke]

2014 May Monthly Challenge
May 1 to May 31

4/10 Completed-Updated 5/7/14

1. Magic Bleeds

2. Seven Years to Sin

3. The Final Piece 5/6/14

4. Leonardo 5/2/14

5. Big Girls Do It Better 5/1/14

6. Before Jamaica Lane

7. Seduction and Snacks

8. Nobody's Perfect

9. It Happened One Wedding

10. Logan's Acadian Wolves 5/3/14

[Fran, Moderator]

2014 May Monthly Challenge

Read 5/6

M is for May:Monica 5/6
Member of the Month: Jojo
Geography: Finland -water-Sin at Sea5/6
May Day -new author- First Night 5/4
Cinco De Mayo-
National Teacher’s Day -dog trainer- Leashed
Mother's Day - Red and Her Wolf 5/3
Memorial Day
May Flowers - Sing 5/6
Reader's Choice- The Boss

[Susan]

5/10

1. ‘M’ is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Between a Rake and a Hard Place - Connie Mason & Mia Harlow (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Jan 2014) - May 1

2. Member of the Month: Jojo- Jojo has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Jojo’s shelveshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/list... Please read a book from any of Jojo's shelves; a book published in 2011; or in August of any year.
Whisper Falls - Toni Blake (Avon - Jan 2011) - May 6

3. Geography: Finland- Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Finland.

Fun Facts About Finland:
★The amount you get fined for speeding in Finland depends on the amount you earn. Traffic fines are based on two factors: the severity of the offense and the driver’s income.

★Finland is known to be the Land of a Thousand Lakes. There are exactly 187,888 lakes (larger than 500 m²) and 179,584 islands within the territory of Finland.

★It is also called The Land of Midnight Sun, because in June and July the sun shines all day and all night in the north, not dropping below the horizon.



You may also read a book that is about cars, speeding, or law enforcement; a book that is set near a body of water or has a lake/water on the cover; or read a book that is set in summer (June & July in the US is summer) or has a sun on the cover.
Willow Springs - Toni Blake (Avon - July 2012) (lake on cover) - May 7

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author, or series is new to you.
Why Dukes Say I Do - Manda Collins (St Martins - Aug 2013) (new series) - May 3

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title.

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person ), has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover
Perfect Partners - Jayne Ann Krentz (Pocket - Apr 1992) (hero teaches heroine about business) - May 2

7. .Mother’s Day (May 11):Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids.

8. Memorial Day (May 26):Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served.

9. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley, read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves flowers ( garden party, wedding, funeral etc ) ; the name of a flower in the title or series name; or any book that has flowers on the cover.

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

[Bookchaser]

2014 May Monthly Challenge

3/10 Completed

01. ‘M’ is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Montana Bride by Jillian Hart
OR
Fair Play by Deirdre Martin
02. Member of the Month: Jojo ~ Jojo has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Please read a book from any of Jojo's shelves; a book published in 2011; or in August of any year.
Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh 05/04/14
03. Geography: Finland ~ Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Finland.
You may also read a book that is about cars, speeding, or law enforcement; a book that is set near a body of water or has a lake/water on the cover; or read a book that is set in summer (June & July in the US is summer) or has a sun on the cover.
Jacked Up by Erin McCarthy
OR
Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich
OR
A Lot like Love by Julie James
OR
The Chance by Robyn Carr
04. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author, or series is new to you.
Ill Wind by Rachel Caine 05/07/14
05. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title.
Hunger Untamed by Pamela Palmer
OR
Anne's House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery
06. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person ), has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover.
True Colors by Thea Harrison 05/02/14
07. Mother’s Day (May 11): Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids.
No One But You by Leigh Greenwood
OR
Marriage on Demand by Susan Mallery
08. Memorial Day (May 26): Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served.
A Time For Home by Alexis Morgan
OR
Head Over Heels by Susan Andersen
09. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley, read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves flowers ( garden party, wedding, funeral etc ) ; the name of a flower in the title or series name; or any book that has flowers on the cover.
Rose by Leigh Greenwood
OR
Amazon Lily by Theresa Weir
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Hard Lovin' Man by Lorraine Heath
OR
Crystal Gardens by Amanda Quick
OR
Beyond the Rain by Jess Granger


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[LaurLa]

May 2014 RRRC Monthly Challenge

4 out of 10

✔1. ‘M’ is for May:
Match Me If You Can – Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Done - 05.03.14 - ★★★★

2. Member of the Month - Jojo:
The Billionaire Wins the Game – Melody Anne (pubbed Aug 2011)

3. Geography - Finland:
Hip Check – Deirdre Martin (H from Finland)

4. May Day (May 1):
Wildest Dreams – Kristen Ashley (fantasy romance is new to me)

✔5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5):
At Last – Jill Shalvis (5th in series)
Done - 05.07.14 - ★★★★

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6):
Holding Out For A Hero – Amy Andrews (h is a teacher)

7. Mother’s Day (May 11):
The Surrogate's Secret – Mimi Barbour (h is surrogate mother and adopts the babies)

✔8. Memorial Day (May 26):
Lucky in Love – Jill Shalvis (H is military on leave)
Done - 05.05.14 - ★★★★

9. May Flowers:
Riding Wild – Jaci Burton (h’s name is Lily)

✔10. Reader's Choice:
A Mackenzie Family Christmas: The Perfect Gift – Jennifer Ashley (completes another challenge!)
Done - 05.01.14 - ★★★★★

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Challenge: May

4/10

[1.5] 10. Reader's Choice: Losing Control by Desiree Wilder
[4.5] 2. Member of the Month: Wake Up Call by Victoria Ashley
[6.5] 6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): A Different Blue by Amy Harmon
[7.5] 4. May Day (May 1): The Stillness of You by Julie Bale

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1. ‘M’ is for May: Maverick by Anna Cruise
or
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
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3. Geography- Finland: Harjukaupungin salakäytävät by Pasi Ilmari Jääskeläinen
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5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): The Dark Light of Day by T.M. Frazier
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7. .Mother’s Day (May 11): In Spades by K. Pinson
8. Memorial Day (May 26): Hidden by Selena Laurence
9. May Flowers: Addicted to You by Krista Ritchie
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[Stephanie]

May Monthly Challenge
Completed: 6/10

1. ‘M’ is for May: Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews

2. Member of the Month: Next of Kin by Sharon Sala 05/05/14

3. Geography: Naked in Death by J. D. Robb 05/03/14

4. May Day (May 1): Affairs of Dragons by Lena Austin

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): At Last by Jill Shalvis

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Mackenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard 05/01/14

7. Mother’s Day (May 11): A Darker Crimson by Carolyn Jewel 05/04/14

8. Memorial Day (May 26): Shadow Game by Christine Feehan 05/02/14

9. May Flowers: Then Came You by Lisa Kleypas 05/06/14

10. Reader's Choice: Dark Desire by Christine Feehan

[Elke]

2014 May Monthly Challenge
May 1 to May 31

5/10 Completed-Updated 5/8/14

1. Magic Bleeds

2. Seven Years to Sin

3. The Final Piece 5/6/14

4. Leonardo 5/2/14

5. Big Girls Do It Better 5/1/14

6. Before Jamaica Lane

7. Seduction and Snacks

8. Nobody's Perfect

9. It Happened One Wedding 5/8/14

10. Logan's Acadian Wolves 5/3/14

[Becky ♡The Bookworm♡]

Still looking for a tenth...

3/9 Finished

1. "M" is for May: The Blackhouse by Peter May

2. Published in August: Tempt Me Not

3. Water on the Cover: Sea Scoundrel

✓4. Start Series: Never Seduce a Scot 4 stars

5. May 5th -Five words in title: The Rancher Takes a Bride

✓ 7. Mother's Day: Maid for Love 1 Star

8. Memorial Day/Military: Love in the Morning Calm, Prequel to The Pendant's Promise

9. May Flowers: Long Time Coming

✓10. Reader's Choice: Betrayed: Book Two - The Road to Redemption 5 Stars

[Joann]

RRRC 2014 May Monthly Challenge

Duration: May 1, 2014 - May 31, 2014

4/10 Read

1. ‘M’ is for May: The Host by Stephanie Meyer
2. Member of the Month Jojo!: (pub Jan 2011), Unearthly by Cynthia Hand, 05.05.14 ★★★★
3. Geography - Finland: The Unspoken by Heather Graham
4. May Day: Feed by Mira Grant
5. Cinco De Mayo: Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman, 05.04.14 ★★★★
6. National Teacher’s Day: Welcome to Temptation by Jennifer Crusie
7. Mother’s Day: Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
8. Memorial Day: Promise Canyon by Robyn Carr, 05.07.14 ★★★
9. May Flowers: The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts, 05.02.14 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

[Bookchaser]

2014 May Monthly Challenge

4/10 Completed

01. ‘M’ is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Montana Bride by Jillian Hart
OR
Fair Play by Deirdre Martin
02. Member of the Month: Jojo ~ Jojo has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Please read a book from any of Jojo's shelves; a book published in 2011; or in August of any year.
Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh 05/04/14
03. Geography: Finland ~ Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Finland.
You may also read a book that is about cars, speeding, or law enforcement; a book that is set near a body of water or has a lake/water on the cover; or read a book that is set in summer (June & July in the US is summer) or has a sun on the cover.
A Lot like Love by Julie James 05/08/14
04. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author, or series is new to you.
Ill Wind by Rachel Caine 05/07/14
05. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title.
Hunger Untamed by Pamela Palmer
OR
Anne's House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery
06. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person ), has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover.
True Colors by Thea Harrison 05/02/14
07. Mother’s Day (May 11): Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids.
No One But You by Leigh Greenwood
OR
Marriage on Demand by Susan Mallery
08. Memorial Day (May 26): Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served.
A Time For Home by Alexis Morgan
OR
Head Over Heels by Susan Andersen
09. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley, read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves flowers ( garden party, wedding, funeral etc ) ; the name of a flower in the title or series name; or any book that has flowers on the cover.
Rose by Leigh Greenwood
OR
Amazon Lily by Theresa Weir
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Hard Lovin' Man by Lorraine Heath
OR
Crystal Gardens by Amanda Quick
OR
Beyond the Rain by Jess Granger
OR
Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich
OR
The Chance by Robyn Carr


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[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Challenge: May

6/10

[1.5] 10. Reader's Choice: Losing Control by Desiree Wilder
[4.5] 2. Member of the Month: Wake Up Call by Victoria Ashley
[6.5] 6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): A Different Blue by Amy Harmon
[7.5] 4. May Day (May 1): The Stillness of You by Julie Bale
[8.5] 7. .Mother’s Day (May 11): In Spades by K. Pinson
[9.5] 5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): The Dark Light of Day by T.M. Frazier

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1. ‘M’ is for May: Maverick by Anna Cruise
or
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
-
3. Geography- Finland: Harjukaupungin salakäytävät by Pasi Ilmari Jääskeläinen
-
-
-
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8. Memorial Day (May 26): Hidden by Selena Laurence
9. May Flowers: Addicted to You by Krista Ritchie
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[Penney]

May Monthly Challenge ~ 2014
Duration: May 1 ~ May 31
4/10 Read

1. 'M' is for..: Raine Miller, Eyes Wide Open 5/4 ✯✯✯½
2. Hi Jojo!: The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan 5/6 ✯✯✯✯
3. Finland: Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux
4. May Day: Against the Wall by Rebecca Zanetti
5. Cinco De Mayo: Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Molly Cannon
6. Nat'l Teacher's Day: Years by LaVyrle Spencer 5/5 ✯✯✯✯✯
7. Mother's Day: That Summer in Cornwall by Ciji Ware
8. Memorial Day: Making Faces by Amy Harmon
9. May Flowers: The Masque of the Black Tulip by Lauren Willig 5/9 ✯✯½
10. It's My Party!: The King by J.R. Ward

[Rissa]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges - 2014 May Monthly Challenge 5/10 read

1. ‘M’ is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M' . Mayon finished 5/2/2014

2. Member of the Month: Jojo- Jojo has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Jojo’s shelves https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... - Please read a book from any of Jojo's shelves; a book published in 2011; or in August of any year . The Trouble With Tony

3. Geography: Finland- Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Finland.

Fun Facts About Finland:
★The amount you get fined for speeding in Finland depends on the amount you earn. Traffic fines are based on two factors: the severity of the offense and the driver’s income.

★Finland is known to be the Land of a Thousand Lakes. There are exactly 187,888 lakes (larger than 500 m²) and 179,584 islands within the territory of Finland.

★It is also called The Land of Midnight Sun, because in June and July the sun shines all day and all night in the north, not dropping below the horizon.

You may also read a book that is about cars, speeding, or law enforcement; a book that is set near a body of water or has a lake/water on the cover; or read a book that is set in summer (June & July in the US is summer) or has a sun on the cover . Shining in the Sun

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author , or series is new to you . Piper finished 5/6/2014

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title . The Auspicious Troubles of Chance

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person ) , has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover Butterfly Hunter

7. Mother’s Day (May 11):Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure , caretaker, pregnant, or has kids . Aftermath finished 5/9/2014

8. Memorial Day (May 26):Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served . The Englor Affair finished 5/7/2014

9. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley, read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves flowers ( garden party, wedding, funeral etc ) ; the name of a flower in the title or series name; or any book that has flowers on the cover. Gay as Mardi Gras finished 5/1/2014

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice . Perfect Imperfections

Challenge Duration: May 1 to May 31, 2014

[KarenF]

I'm in for 8. Here's the theory.

4/8 Read

1. M is for May: Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors by Molly Harper 5/2/14
2. Hi Jojo! I Thee Wed by Amanda Quick 5/8/14
3. Finland: Purity in Death by J.D. Robb
4. May Day: Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor
5. Cinco de Mayo: Death's Rival by Faith Hunter 5/6/14
6. Memorial Day: Gone Too Far by Suzanne Brockmann
7. May Flowers: The Betrayal of the Blood Lily by Lauren Willig
8. My Choice: Vicious by Victoria Schwab 5/4/14


Unread:

Read:

[Elke]

2014 May Monthly Challenge
May 1 to May 31

6/10 Completed-Updated 5/10/14

1. Magic Bleeds

2. Seven Years to Sin

3. The Final Piece 5/6/14

4. Leonardo 5/2/14

5. Big Girls Do It Better 5/1/14

6. Before Jamaica Lane 5/9/14

7. Seduction and Snacks

8. Nobody's Perfect

9. It Happened One Wedding 5/8/14

10. Logan's Acadian Wolves 5/3/14

[Bookchaser]

2014 May Monthly Challenge

5/10 Completed

01. ‘M’ is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Montana Bride by Jillian Hart
OR
Fair Play by Deirdre Martin
02. Member of the Month: Jojo ~ Jojo has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Please read a book from any of Jojo's shelves; a book published in 2011; or in August of any year.
Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh 05/04/14
03. Geography: Finland ~ Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Finland.
You may also read a book that is about cars, speeding, or law enforcement; a book that is set near a body of water or has a lake/water on the cover; or read a book that is set in summer (June & July in the US is summer) or has a sun on the cover.
A Lot like Love by Julie James 05/08/14
04. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author, or series is new to you.
Ill Wind by Rachel Caine 05/07/14
05. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title.
Hunger Untamed by Pamela Palmer
OR
Anne's House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery
06. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person ), has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover.
True Colors by Thea Harrison 05/02/14
07. Mother’s Day (May 11): Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids.
No One But You by Leigh Greenwood
OR
Marriage on Demand by Susan Mallery
08. Memorial Day (May 26): Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served.
Head Over Heels by Susan Andersen 05/10/14
09. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley, read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves flowers ( garden party, wedding, funeral etc ) ; the name of a flower in the title or series name; or any book that has flowers on the cover.
Rose by Leigh Greenwood
OR
Amazon Lily by Theresa Weir
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Hard Lovin' Man by Lorraine Heath
OR
Beyond the Rain by Jess Granger
OR
Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich
OR
The Chance by Robyn Carr
OR
A Time For Home by Alexis Morgan


XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX

[Susan]

6/10

1. ‘M’ is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Between a Rake and a Hard Place - Connie Mason & Mia Harlow (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Jan 2014) - May 1

2. Member of the Month: Jojo- Jojo has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Jojo’s shelveshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/list... Please read a book from any of Jojo's shelves; a book published in 2011; or in August of any year.
Whisper Falls - Toni Blake (Avon - Jan 2011) - May 6

3. Geography: Finland- Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Finland.

Fun Facts About Finland:
★The amount you get fined for speeding in Finland depends on the amount you earn. Traffic fines are based on two factors: the severity of the offense and the driver’s income.

★Finland is known to be the Land of a Thousand Lakes. There are exactly 187,888 lakes (larger than 500 m²) and 179,584 islands within the territory of Finland.

★It is also called The Land of Midnight Sun, because in June and July the sun shines all day and all night in the north, not dropping below the horizon.



You may also read a book that is about cars, speeding, or law enforcement; a book that is set near a body of water or has a lake/water on the cover; or read a book that is set in summer (June & July in the US is summer) or has a sun on the cover.
Willow Springs - Toni Blake (Avon - July 2012) (lake on cover) - May 7

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author, or series is new to you.
Why Dukes Say I Do - Manda Collins (St Martins - Aug 2013) (new series) - May 3

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title.

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person ), has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover
Perfect Partners - Jayne Ann Krentz (Pocket - Apr 1992) (hero teaches heroine about business) - May 2

7. .Mother’s Day (May 11):Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids.

8. Memorial Day (May 26):Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served.
Home to Seaview Key - Sherryl Woods (Mira - Feb 2014) (former military) - May 10

9. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley, read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves flowers ( garden party, wedding, funeral etc ) ; the name of a flower in the title or series name; or any book that has flowers on the cover.

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

[Becky ♡The Bookworm♡]

5/9 Finished

1. "M" is for May: The Blackhouse by Peter May

✓2. Published in August: Tempt Me Not 3 stars

3. Water on the Cover: Sea Scoundrel

✓4. Start Series: Never Seduce a Scot 4 stars

5. May 5th -Five words in title: The Rancher Takes a Bride

✓ 7. Mother's Day: Maid for Love 1 Star

8. Memorial Day/Military: Love in the Morning Calm, Prequel to The Pendant's Promise

✓9. May Flowers: Long Time Coming 5 Stars

✓10. Reader's Choice: Betrayed: Book Two - The Road to Redemption 5 Stars

[Netanella]

RRRC 2014 May Monthly Challenge


Duration: May 1 to May 31, 2014
Read: 4/10

✔ 1. ‘M’ is for May: My Life in the Zombie Apocalypse: Bettie Page and the Chicken Ranch War by Scott Alan Becker - 05.08.2014 (★★★★)
2. Member of the Month: Jojo- Jojo has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Jojo’s shelveshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/list... Please read a book from any of Jojo's shelves; a book published in 2011; or in August of any year.

3. Geography: Finland: Read a book that has a lake/water on the cover. Nagamaru: The Cursed
✔ 4. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author, or series is new to you. Eat'em - 05.05.2014 (★★★★)
5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title. Immoral: Tales of a Vampire Hunter by Zander Vyne
6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person ), has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover

✔ 7. Mother’s Day (May 11): Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids. The King - 05.04.2014 (★★★★)
8. Memorial Day (May 26): Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served.

9. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley, read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves flowers ( garden party, wedding, funeral etc ) ; the name of a flower in the title or series name; or any book that has flowers on the cover.

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Year 50 by Geoff Bluske - 05.11.2014 (★★★★)

[R~wka]

2014 May Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 1 to May 31, 2014
Read 1/3

1. ‘M’ is for May: Mistress by Amanda Quick ~ May 03, 5★

2. Member of the Month: Jojo- Jojo has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Jojo’s shelves... Please read a book from any of Jojo's shelves; a book published in 2011; or in August of any year.

3. Geography: Finland- Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Finland.

You may also read a book that is about cars, speeding, or law enforcement; a book that is set near a body of water or has a lake/water on the cover; or read a book that is set in summer (June & July in the US is summer) or has a sun on the cover.

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author, or series is new to you.

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title.

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person ), has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover

7. .Mother’s Day (May 11):Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids.

8. Memorial Day (May 26):Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served.

9. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley, read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves flowers ( garden party, wedding, funeral etc ) ; the name of a flower in the title or series name; or any book that has flowers on the cover.

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

[Susan]

7/10

1. ‘M’ is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Between a Rake and a Hard Place - Connie Mason & Mia Harlow (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Jan 2014) - May 1

2. Member of the Month: Jojo- Jojo has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Jojo’s shelveshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/list... Please read a book from any of Jojo's shelves; a book published in 2011; or in August of any year.
Whisper Falls - Toni Blake (Avon - Jan 2011) - May 6

3. Geography: Finland- Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Finland.

Fun Facts About Finland:
★The amount you get fined for speeding in Finland depends on the amount you earn. Traffic fines are based on two factors: the severity of the offense and the driver’s income.

★Finland is known to be the Land of a Thousand Lakes. There are exactly 187,888 lakes (larger than 500 m²) and 179,584 islands within the territory of Finland.

★It is also called The Land of Midnight Sun, because in June and July the sun shines all day and all night in the north, not dropping below the horizon.



You may also read a book that is about cars, speeding, or law enforcement; a book that is set near a body of water or has a lake/water on the cover; or read a book that is set in summer (June & July in the US is summer) or has a sun on the cover.
Willow Springs - Toni Blake (Avon - July 2012) (lake on cover) - May 7

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author, or series is new to you.
Why Dukes Say I Do - Manda Collins (St Martins - Aug 2013) (new series) - May 3

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title.

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person ), has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover
Perfect Partners - Jayne Ann Krentz (Pocket - Apr 1992) (hero teaches heroine about business) - May 2

7. .Mother’s Day (May 11):Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids.

8. Memorial Day (May 26):Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served.
Home to Seaview Key - Sherryl Woods (Mira - Feb 2014) (former military) - May 10

9. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley, read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves flowers ( garden party, wedding, funeral etc ) ; the name of a flower in the title or series name; or any book that has flowers on the cover.
Healed With a Kiss - Gina Wilkins (HSE #2332 - May 2014) (weddings) - May 11

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

[Jojo]

May Monthly Challenge

6/10

✓ 1. ‘M’ is for May: Midnight Man by Lisa Marie Rice - 10/05/14 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
2. Member of the Month - Me!!: Eternal Hunter by Cynthia Eden
✓ 3. Geography - Finland: Sweet Revenge by Jennifer Hayden - 06/05/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 4. May Day (May 1): Out Of Her League by Kaylea Cross - 09/05/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Too Sexy for His Stetson by Mal Olson - 04/05/14 ★ ★ ★
6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): A Good Man For Katie by Marie Patrick
7. Mother’s Day (May 11): One Scream Away by Kate Brady
8. Memorial Day (May 26): Shades of Gray by Maya Banks
✓ 9. May Flowers: Elly in Bloom by Colleen Oakes - 08/05/14 ★ ★
✓ 10. Reader's Choice: Just a Kiss Away by Jill Barnett - 03/05/14 ★ ★ ★

[Amanda]

Okay I'm going to try for 4 this month. I already finished 1

1) M is for May - The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick
2) Member of the Month - The Bride and the Brute by Laurel O'Donnell
9) May Flowers - Red Lily by Nora Roberts (read 5/11/14)
10) Readers Choice - IDK yet I have a lot of books to read :( and I can't choose...

Amanda

[Sheila]

All Done!

May Monthly Challenge - RR

Challenge Duration: May 1 to May 31, 2014
10/10 Post Date Finished ✔

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

Unlucky 13 by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro ✔
(Women's Murder Club #13) (Maxine)

2. Member of the Month: Jojo- Jojo has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Jojo’s shelveshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/list... Please read a book from any of Jojo's shelves; a book published in 2011; or in August of any year.
Taboo by Casey Hill (2011) ✔

3. Geography: Finland- Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Finland.
Live Bait by P.J. Tracy 4/26 ✔
(law enforcement)

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author, or series is new to you.
Raven Black by Ann Cleeves ✔
(New author, New series)

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title.
The House at Sea's End by Elly Griffiths ✔
(5 words in title)

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person ), has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover
The Whip by Karen Kondazian ✔
Jonas teaches Charley about how to handle horses

7. .Mother’s Day (May 11):Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids.
Come Home by Lisa Scottoline Finished 4/26 ✔

8. Memorial Day (May 26):Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served.
The Coffin Trail by Martin Edwards (Lake District Mystery #1) ✔
(Tom Allardyce)

9. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley, read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves flowers ( garden party, wedding, funeral etc ) ; the name of a flower in the title or series name; or any book that has flowers on the cover.

Did Not Survive by Ann Littlewood (Iris Oakley #2) ✔
(Iris Oakley #2

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Janus Stone by Elly Griffiths ✔

[Elke]

Way to go Sheila!! Congrats!!!

[Elke]

2014 May Monthly Challenge
May 1 to May 31

7/10 Completed-Updated 5/12/14

1. Magic Bleeds

2. Seven Years to Sin

3. The Final Piece 5/6/14

4. Leonardo 5/2/14

5. Big Girls Do It Better 5/1/14

6. Before Jamaica Lane 5/9/14

7. Seduction and Snacks

8. Nobody's Perfect 5/12/14

9. It Happened One Wedding 5/8/14

10. Logan's Acadian Wolves 5/3/14

[Netanella]

RRRC 2014 May Monthly Challenge


Duration: May 1 to May 31, 2014
Read: 6/10

✔ 1. ‘M’ is for May: My Life in the Zombie Apocalypse: Bettie Page and the Chicken Ranch War by Scott Alan Becker - 05.08.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 2. Member of the Month: Jojo- Jojo has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Dragons of the Dawn was published in 2011. 05.12.2014 (★★★★)
3. Geography: Finland: Read a book that has a lake/water on the cover. Nagamaru: The Cursed
✔ 4. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author, or series is new to you. Eat'em - 05.05.2014 (★★★★)
5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title. Immoral: Tales of a Vampire Hunter by Zander Vyne
✔ 6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Ride a Cowboy by Delilah Devlin has the cowboy teaching the cougar. 05.14.2014 (★★★)
✔ 7. Mother’s Day (May 11): Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids. The King - 05.04.2014 (★★★★)
8. Memorial Day (May 26): Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served.

9. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley, read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves flowers ( garden party, wedding, funeral etc ) ; the name of a flower in the title or series name; or any book that has flowers on the cover.

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Year 50 by Geoff Bluske - 05.11.2014 (★★★★)

[Nicola]

Can I still join in and try for 8?

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Nicola!
Yes, you can join in any time during the month and read as many books as you want to :)
You can also back date any books you've read already in May.

have fun!

[Nicola]

2014 May Monthly Challenge

2/8

The suggestions thread is located here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


1. ‘M’ is for May: 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: Jojo-Jojo has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Jojo’s shelveshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/list... Please read a book from any of Jojo's shelves; a book published in 2011; or in August of any year.

3. Geography: Finland- Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Finland.


Fun Facts About Finland:
★The amount you get fined for speeding in Finland depends on the amount you earn. Traffic fines are based on two factors: the severity of the offense and the driver’s income.

★Finland is known to be the Land of a Thousand Lakes. There are exactly 187,888 lakes (larger than 500 m²) and 179,584 islands within the territory of Finland.

★It is also called The Land of Midnight Sun, because in June and July the sun shines all day and all night in the north, not dropping below the horizon.


You may also read a book that is about cars, speeding, or law enforcement; a book that is set near a body of water or has a lake/water on the cover; or read a book that is set in summer (June & July in the US is summer) or has a sun on the cover.

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author, or series is new to you.
Don't Look Twice by Andrew Gross (new to me author) - May 9th - ***


5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title.

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person ), has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover
Mackenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard -- May 8**

7. .Mother’s Day (May 11):Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids.

8. Memorial Day (May 26):Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served.

9. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley, read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves flowers ( garden party, wedding, funeral etc ) ; the name of a flower in the title or series name; or any book that has flowers on the cover.

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

Challenge Duration: May 1 to May 31, 2014

[Mary Ann]

I'm in for 10!
1/10



1. ‘M’ is for May: Disastrous

2. Member of the Month: Falling for a Bentley 5/10

3. Geography: Finland Fall

4. May Day (May 1): Tall, Tatted and Tempting

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Deviation

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Getting Dirty

7. .Mother’s Day (May 11): Shattered Ties

8. Memorial Day (May 26): The Good Sister

9. May Flowers: Finding Obscurity

10. Reader's Choice: Precious Consequences

[Susan]

8/10

1. ‘M’ is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Between a Rake and a Hard Place - Connie Mason & Mia Harlow (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Jan 2014) - May 1

2. Member of the Month: Jojo- Jojo has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Jojo’s shelveshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/list... Please read a book from any of Jojo's shelves; a book published in 2011; or in August of any year.
Whisper Falls - Toni Blake (Avon - Jan 2011) - May 6

3. Geography: Finland- Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Finland.

Fun Facts About Finland:
★The amount you get fined for speeding in Finland depends on the amount you earn. Traffic fines are based on two factors: the severity of the offense and the driver’s income.

★Finland is known to be the Land of a Thousand Lakes. There are exactly 187,888 lakes (larger than 500 m²) and 179,584 islands within the territory of Finland.

★It is also called The Land of Midnight Sun, because in June and July the sun shines all day and all night in the north, not dropping below the horizon.



You may also read a book that is about cars, speeding, or law enforcement; a book that is set near a body of water or has a lake/water on the cover; or read a book that is set in summer (June & July in the US is summer) or has a sun on the cover.
Willow Springs - Toni Blake (Avon - July 2012) (lake on cover) - May 7

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author, or series is new to you.
Why Dukes Say I Do - Manda Collins (St Martins - Aug 2013) (new series) - May 3

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title.

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person ), has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover
Perfect Partners - Jayne Ann Krentz (Pocket - Apr 1992) (hero teaches heroine about business) - May 2

7. .Mother’s Day (May 11):Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids.
Cowgirl in High Heels - Jeannie Watt (HS #1899 - Jan 2014) (pregnant) - May 13

8. Memorial Day (May 26):Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served.
Home to Seaview Key - Sherryl Woods (Mira - Feb 2014) (former military) - May 10

9. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley, read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves flowers ( garden party, wedding, funeral etc ) ; the name of a flower in the title or series name; or any book that has flowers on the cover.
Healed With a Kiss - Gina Wilkins (HSE #2332 - May 2014) (weddings) - May 11

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

[Elke]

Welcome Nicola!!! Have fun!!

[Jojo]

May Monthly Challenge

7/10

✓ 1. ‘M’ is for May: Midnight Man by Lisa Marie Rice - 10/05/14 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
2. Member of the Month - Me!!: Eternal Hunter by Cynthia Eden
✓ 3. Geography - Finland: Sweet Revenge by Jennifer Hayden - 06/05/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 4. May Day (May 1): Out Of Her League by Kaylea Cross - 09/05/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Too Sexy for His Stetson by Mal Olson - 04/05/14 ★ ★ ★
6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): A Good Man For Katie by Marie Patrick
7. Mother’s Day (May 11): One Scream Away by Kate Brady
✓ 8. Memorial Day (May 26): Shades of Gray by Maya Banks - 12/05/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 9. May Flowers: Elly in Bloom by Colleen Oakes - 08/05/14 ★ ★
✓ 10. Reader's Choice: Just a Kiss Away by Jill Barnett - 03/05/14 ★ ★ ★

[Becky ♡The Bookworm♡]

7/9 Finished...Wow, The Blackhouse was awesome!

✓1. "M" is for May: The Blackhouse by Peter May 5 Stars

✓2. Published in August: Tempt Me Not 3 stars

✓3. Water on the Cover: Sea Scoundrel 3 stars

✓4. Start Series: Never Seduce a Scot 4 stars

5. May 5th -Five words in title: The Rancher Takes a Bride

✓ 7. Mother's Day: Maid for Love 1 Star

8. Memorial Day/Military: Love in the Morning Calm, Prequel to The Pendant's Promise

✓9. May Flowers: Long Time Coming 5 Stars

✓10. Reader's Choice: Betrayed: Book Two - The Road to Redemption 5 Stars

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Challenge: May

7/10

[1.5] 10. Reader's Choice: Losing Control by Desiree Wilder
[4.5] 2. Member of the Month: Wake Up Call by Victoria Ashley
[6.5] 6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): A Different Blue by Amy Harmon
[7.5] 4. May Day (May 1): The Stillness of You by Julie Bale
[8.5] 7. .Mother’s Day (May 11): In Spades by K. Pinson
[9.5] 5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): The Dark Light of Day by T.M. Frazier
[13.5] 8. Memorial Day (May 26): Falling Harder by W.H. Vega

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1. ‘M’ is for May: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
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3. Geography- Finland: Harjukaupungin salakäytävät by Pasi Ilmari Jääskeläinen
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9. May Flowers: Addicted to You by Krista Ritchie
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[Kaity]

7/10

1. ‘M’ is for May: Priceless by Shannon Mayer (May 5 - Mayer)

2. Member of the Month: A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare (May 16 - Published August 2011)

3. Geography: Of Poseidon by Anna Banks (May 10 - Set on New Jersey's coast)

4. May Day: Fixed on You by Laurelin Paige (May 13 - New to me series and author)

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title.

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person ), has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover

7. .Mother’s Day (May 11):Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids.

8. Memorial Day: Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione (May 11 - Runa volunteers for a special demon related military division)

9. May Flowers: Divorced, Desperate and Delicious by Christie Craig (May 14 - First date involving flowers)

10. Reader's Choice: Predestined by Abbi Glines (May 6)

[Hina]

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


1. ‘M’ is for May: Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr. 5/7/14 ★★★

2. Member of the Month: Jojo - Beauty Becomes You by Skye Warren. 5/2/14 ★★★★

3. Geography - Finland: The Greek Tycoon's Ultimatum by Lucy Monroe. 5/9/14 ★★★★

4. May Day (May 1): Hard Time by Cara McKenna. 5/5/14 ★★★★★

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Werewolf in Alaska by Vicki Lewis Thompson. 5/14/14 ★★★

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas. 5/3/14 ★★★★★

7. .Mother’s Day (May 11): Sweet Surrender, Baby Surprise by Kate Carlisle. 5/3/14 ★★★★

8. Memorial Day (May 26): Waiting for You by Abigail Strom. 5/12/14 ★★★

9. May Flowers: Everything But a Groom by Holly Jacobs. 5/12/14 ★★★

10. Reader's Choice: How to Misbehave by Ruthie Knox. 5/2/14 ★★★★

[Kimberly]

I'm in for 5 will post as soon as I get it together

[Bookchaser]

2014 May Monthly Challenge

6/10 Completed

01. ‘M’ is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Fair Play by Deirdre Martin 05/14/14
02. Member of the Month: Jojo ~ Jojo has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Please read a book from any of Jojo's shelves; a book published in 2011; or in August of any year.
Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh 05/04/14
03. Geography: Finland ~ Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Finland.
You may also read a book that is about cars, speeding, or law enforcement; a book that is set near a body of water or has a lake/water on the cover; or read a book that is set in summer (June & July in the US is summer) or has a sun on the cover.
A Lot like Love by Julie James 05/08/14
04. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author, or series is new to you.
Ill Wind by Rachel Caine 05/07/14
05. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title.
Knight of a Trillion Stars
06. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person ), has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover.
True Colors by Thea Harrison 05/02/14
07. Mother’s Day (May 11): Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids.
No One But You by Leigh Greenwood
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Marriage on Demand by Susan Mallery
08. Memorial Day (May 26): Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served.
Head Over Heels by Susan Andersen 05/10/14
09. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley, read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves flowers ( garden party, wedding, funeral etc ) ; the name of a flower in the title or series name; or any book that has flowers on the cover.
Rose by Leigh Greenwood
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Amazon Lily by Theresa Weir
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Beyond the Rain by Jess Granger
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Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich
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The Chance by Robyn Carr
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A Time For Home by Alexis Morgan
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Montana Bride by Jillian Hart


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