2014 May Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread

[Elke]

Congrats Hina!!!

[Mary Ann]

I'm in for 10!
2/10



1. ‘M’ is for May: Disastrous

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

3. Geography: Finland Fall 5/13

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

[NayNay]

Finished my challenge...happy reading!

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'.
Xavier: Men of Steel by MJ Fields 05/09/14 ****

2. Member of the Month: Jojo- Elly in Bloom by Colleen Oakes 05/07/14 ****

3. Geography: Finland- Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Finland.
Purge by Sofi Oksanen 05/15/14 **** (author from Finland)

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author, or series is new to you.
One Moment, One Morning by Sarah Rayner 05/03/14 *** (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.
Zia Summer by Rudolfo Anaya

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 Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan 05/08/14 ****

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 Girl in the Green Raincoat by Laura Lippmann 05/04/14 *** (pregnant)

8. Memorial Day (May 26): Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served.
In the Shadow of the Lamp by Susanne Dunlap 05/08/14 ****

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.
Second Honeymoon by James Patterson 05/01/14 **** (wedding)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Hugh and Bess: A Love Story by Susan Higginbotham 05/05/14 ****

[Becky ♡The Bookworm♡]

Almost there! 8/9 Finished

✓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 5 Stars

✓9. May Flowers: Long Time Coming 5 Stars

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

[~Leslie~]

Duration: 5/1/14 - 5/31/14

3/8


1. ‘M’ is for May: Murder In the North End

2. Member of the Month: Jojo- Whiskey Beach 5/15/14 3.5★

4. May Day (May 1): Unholy Ghosts

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): One Dance with a Duke

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Breathe5/3/14 4*#9733

7. .Mother’s Day (May 11):

9. May Flowers: It Had to Be You5/5/14 4★

10. Reader's Choice: The Raider5/10/14 5★

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Challenge: May

8/10 read

[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
[13.5] 1. ‘M’ is for May: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews

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9. May Flowers: Addicted to You by Krista Ritchie
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[Jojo]

May Monthly Challenge

8/10

✓ 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. Teacher’s Day (May 6): A Good Man For Katie by Marie Patrick - 16/05/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
7. Mother’s Day (May 11):Candy Kisses by Verna Clay
✓ 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 ★ ★ ★

[Elke]

Woo-hoo Nay Nay!!

[Susan]

9/10

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.
Once Upon a Tower - Eloisa James (Avon - June 2013) (Book 5) - May 16

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.

[Kaity]

9/10


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: Strange Bedpersons by Jennifer Crusie (May 16 - Tess is a teacher)

7. Mother’s Day: Hard as You Can by Laura Kaye (May 18 - Crystal acts as her epileptic sister's caregiver)

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)

[Bookchaser]

2014 May Monthly Challenge

7/10 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 by Dara Joy 05/16/14
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.
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
OR
Montana Bride by Jillian Hart


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[BJ Rose]

Hmm! The month's half gone and I'm half done - maybe I'll make it…

RRRC Monthly Challenge
May 1-31, 2014

4/8

√ 1. Begins with 'M': Mary Balogh: The Temporary Wife - 5.01
2. JoJo's shelves: Dark Witch OR Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts
3. Water on the Cover: Hummingbird Lake by Emily March
4. May Day: author new to me: Allyson K. Abbott: Murder on the Rocks
√ 5. Cinco de Mayo: 5 words in title: If Fried Chicken Could Fly by Paige Shelton - 5.16
6. Teacher:
7. Mother's Day: Mother/Pregnant: Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr
√ 8. Memorial Day: Someone who has served: Jack is an ex-MarineVirgin River by Robyn Carr - 5.14
9. Flower Shop: Slay It with Flowers by Kate Collins
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Glass Houses by Rachel Caine - 5.02

[Susan A]

2014 May Monthly Challenge

Read 10/10 Complete May 16

M is for May: Merrow, JL Trick of Time May 8 ★★★
Member of the Month: Jojo 2011 You and a Billion Blue Tiles May 6 ★★★★
Geography: Finland When Love Gets Hairy May 1 ★★★
May Day Dianne Hartsock Off Sides May 5 ★★
Cinco de mayo I Can See For Miles May 3 ★★★
National Teacher’s Day Promises May 13 ★★★★★
Mother's Day Serendipity Kit May 16 ★★
Memorial Day The Only One Who Knows May 6 ★★★★
May Flowers Poppy Dennison Accidental Alpha May 7 ★★★
Reader's Choice Ass Over Teacup May 5 ★★★

[Netanella]

RRRC 2014 May Monthly Challenge


Duration: May 1 to May 31, 2014
Read: 7/10

✔ 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. Patriotic Duty by C.J. Pinard - 05.16.2014 (★★★★)
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.

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

[❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ]

2014 May Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1st May - 31st
7/7

‘M’ is for May: The Stubborn Lord by Michelle M. Pillow (15/05/14)
Member of the Month: Published in 2011 - Found by Evangeline Anderson (04/05/14)
Geography: law enforcement - Sticks & Stones by Abigail Roux and Madeleine Urban (16/05/14)
Cinco De Mayo (May 5): 5th in the series - Revealed by Evangeline Anderson (13/05/14)
Memorial Day (May 26): military - Fish & Chips by Abigail Roux and Madeleine Urban (17/05/24)
May Flowers: A Texan's Luck by Jodi Thomas (02/05/14)
Reader's Choice: Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian (10/05/14)



COMPLETED

[Fran, Moderator]

2014 May Monthly Challenge

Read 6/6- Done!

M is for May:Monica 5/6
Geography: Finland -water-Sin at Sea5/6
May Day -new author- First Night 5/4
Mother's Day - Red and Her Wolf 5/3
May Flowers - Sing 5/6
Reader's Choice-Surf, Sea and a Sexy Stranger 5/16

[Elke]

Yay! Congrats Susan A!!!

[Elke]

Great job Stephanie!!

[Elke]

Hooray Fran!!

[Fran, Moderator]

Thanks Elke!

[Elke]

2014 May Monthly Challenge
May 1 to May 31

8/10 Completed-Updated 5/17/14

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 5/17/14

8. Nobody's Perfect 5/12/14

9. It Happened One Wedding 5/8/14

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

[Stephanie]

May Monthly Challenge
Completed: 9/10

1. ‘M’ is for May: Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews 05/17/14

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 05/09/14

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 05/11/14

[Lacy]

All done!!! Congrats to everyone that finishes!

RRRC: May Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 1st - May 31st
Finished: 8/7

1. ‘M’ is for May: Mourning Heaven - 5/2/14 ****

2. Member of the Month - Jojo (2011): Got Your Number - 5/4/14 ****

3. Geography - Finland: Breakable - 5/12/14 *****

4. May Day (May 1): Because of Winn-Dixie - 5/12/14 ***

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Only a Duke Will Do - 5/7/14 *****

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6):

7. Mother’s Day (May 11):The White Queen - 5/15/14 ***

8. Memorial Day (May 26):

9. May Flowers: It Happened One Autumn - 5/3/14 *****

10. Reader's Choice:Something Like Autumn - 5/12/14 *****

[❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ]

Congrats Nay Nay, Susan, Fran and Lacy :D

[Lacy]

❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Matt Smithღ♥ღ wrote: "Congrats Nay Nay, Susan, Fran and Lacy :D"

Thank you!!

[Rissa]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges - 2014 May Monthly Challenge 8/10 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 finished 5/10/2014

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 finished 5/18/2014

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 . 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 finished 5/16/2014

[Amanda]

Okay 2/4 finished
1) The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick 5/17
2) The Bride & The Brute by Laurel O'Donnell
5) Red Lily by Nora Roberts 5/11
10) I still don't know...

[Elin]

RRRC - 2014 May Monthly Challenge


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

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'.

Author first name: Mercy

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.
Published 2011: May 18 ★★★★

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.
Water and summer: May 9 ★★★

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

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.

Mexico/Mexican character:

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
College-teacher: 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.

Who We Are by T.J. Klune
One Small Thing by Piper Vaughn
The Nothingness of Ben by Brad Boney
Life Lessons by Kaje Harper

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

Has been in the military (Ty):

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.
Author flower name: A.J. Rose May 11 ★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Into the Darkness by K.F. Breene May 3 ★★★★

[Penney]

May Monthly Challenge ~ 2014
Duration: May 1 ~ May 31
8/10 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 5/13 ✯✯✯✯
4. May Day: Against the Wall by Rebecca Zanetti 5/11 ✯✯½
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 5/18 ✯✯
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!: Homeland by R.A. Salvatore 5/17 ✯✯✯

[Breann]

Read: 9/?


1. ‘M’ is for May: Human Frailties 5.18 ★★★☆☆

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

3. Geography: Naked Tails 5.20 ★★★★☆

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

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): The Importance of Being Denny 5.25 ★★★☆☆

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

7. Mother’s Day (May 11): Wood, Screws, & Nails 5.16 ★★★★☆

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

9. May Flowers: The Violet and the Tom

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

[Tina Theresa]

10/10

1. ‘M’ is for May: The Paris Wife by Paula McLain 5/3
2. Member of the Month: Own the Wind 5/11
3. Geography: Finland- West of Want 5/5
4. May Day (May 1): The Wicked Wedding of Miss Ellie Vyne 5/7
5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Sin Undone 5/10
6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Back in Black 5/8
7. Mother’s Day (May 11): The End of Your Life Book Club 5/8
8. Memorial Day (May 26): The Warlord Wants Forever 5/13
9. May Flowers: Bound to be Dirty 5/1
10. Reader's Choice: The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II 5/18

[LaurLa]

May 2014 RRRC Monthly Challenge

10 of 10 complete!!!

✔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)
Done - 05.09.14 - ★★★

✔3. Geography - Finland:
Hip Check – Deirdre Martin (H from Finland)
Done - 05.10.14 - ★★★★

✔4. May Day (May 1):
Wildest Dreams – Kristen Ashley (fantasy romance is new to me)
Done - 05.17.14 - ★★★★

✔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)
Done - 05.13.14 - ★★★★★

✔7. Mother’s Day (May 11):
The Surrogate's Secret – Mimi Barbour (h is surrogate mother and adopts the babies)
Done - 05.11.14 - ★★

✔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)
Done - 05.18.14 - ★★★

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

[Elke]

Congrats Lacy!!

[Elke]

Alright Tina Theresa!!

[Elke]

Great Job Laurla!!

[Becky ♡The Bookworm♡]

9/9 Finished! 5/18/14

✓ 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 3 stars

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

✓ 8. Memorial Day/Military: Love in the Morning Calm, Prequel to The Pendant's Promise 5 Stars

✓ 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

9/10 read

[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
[13.5] 1. ‘M’ is for May: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
[19.5] 9. May Flowers: Addicted to You by Krista Ritchie

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3. Geography- Finland: Harjukaupungin salakäytävät by Pasi Ilmari Jääskeläinen

[Elke]

Congrats Becky!!

[Elke]

2014 May Monthly Challenge
May 1 to May 31

9/10 Completed-Updated 5/19/14

1. Magic Bleeds

2. Seven Years to Sin 5/19/14

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 5/17/14

8. Nobody's Perfect 5/12/14

9. It Happened One Wedding 5/8/14

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

[KarenF]

Congrats to all the finishers so far!

6/8 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 5/14/14
4. May Day: Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor 5/19/14
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:

[Leeann]

I finished my 3 today!! Now I have to focus on my quarterly challenge. :)

I am in for 3!

3. Geography: Finland-You may also read a book that has a lake/water on the cover
The Sweetest Thing 5/8 ****

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the author is new to you.
An Appetite for Murder 5/11 ***

8. Reader's Choice:Big Sky Secrets 5/19 ****

[Elke]

Woo-hoo Leeann!!

[Kaity]

Finished! :D

10/10

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: At the Bride Hunt Ball by Olivia Parker (May 19 - 5 word title)

6. National Teacher’s Day: Strange Bedpersons by Jennifer Crusie (May 16 - Tess is a teacher)

7. Mother’s Day: Hard as You Can by Laura Kaye (May 18 - Crystal acts as her epileptic sister's caregiver)

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)

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Challenge: May

10/10 read

Done!

Also, congrats to all finishers so far! :)

[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
[13.5] 1. ‘M’ is for May: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
[19.5] 9. May Flowers: Addicted to You by Krista Ritchie
[19.5] 3. Geography- Finland: Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews

[Bookchaser]

2014 May Monthly Challenge

8/10 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 by Dara Joy 05/16/14
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
OR
Montana Bride by Jillian Hart
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.
Beyond the Rain by Jess Granger 05/20/14




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[Elke]

Way to go Kait!!

[Elke]

Super Ethel!!

[Penney]

May Monthly Challenge ~ 2014
Duration: May 1 ~ May 31
9/10 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 5/13 ✯✯✯✯
4. May Day: Against the Wall by Rebecca Zanetti 5/11 ✯✯½
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 5/18 ✯✯
8. Memorial Day: Making Faces by Amy Harmon 5/20 ✯✯✯✯✯
9. May Flowers: The Masque of the Black Tulip by Lauren Willig 5/9 ✯✯½
10. It's My Party!: Homeland by R.A. Salvatore 5/17 ✯✯✯

[Margaret]

Read 2 / 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 read 5/19/14 ★★
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

[Elke]

FINISHED!!!

2014 May Monthly Challenge
May 1 to May 31

10/10 Completed-Updated 5/21/14

1. Magic Bleeds 5/20/14

2. Seven Years to Sin 5/19/14

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 5/17/14

8. Nobody's Perfect 5/12/14

9. It Happened One Wedding 5/8/14

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