2016 June Monthly Challenge

[LaurLa]

DONE!!!! Great challenge this month!!


Read the Month Challenge June

10 of 10 Complete

✔1. 'J' is for June:
✧Jockeys and Jewels - Bev Petterson
✧06.27 ★★★★★

✔2. Member of the Month - Ranzes Ryne:
✧One Starry Night: Sinners on Tour Extras - Olivia Cunning - on Ranzes Ryne's shelf
✧06.15 ★★★

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Pamela Clare:
✧Into Danger - Gennita Low - pubbed March 2003
✧06.04 ★★★★

✔4. June 1st- National Doughnut Day:
✧Vampires, Warlocks, And Exes ~ Oh My! - Laura Lee - h is a witch
✧06.06 ★★★

✔5. June 8th- Best Friend Day:
✧Smokey Mountains - Melissa F. Hart - SallieGirl recommended to me in MnG last month
✧06.07 ★★★

✔6. June 12th- Red Rose Day:
✧All I Want for Christmas is You - Lisa Mondello - red on cover
✧06.06 ★★★

✔7. June 15th- Smile Power Day:
✧Kit & Ivy - Elaine Levine - lips for both are featured
✧06.11 ★★★★

✔8. June 20th- First day of Summer:
✧All I Want - Jill Shalvis - beach scene on cover
✧06.05 ★★★★

✔9. June 27th- Sunglasses Day:
✧Lady in White - Denise Domning - side character has deformity from childhood accident
✧06.25 ★★★★

✔10. Reader's Choice:
✧An On Dublin Street Christmas - Samantha Young
✧06.06 ★★★★

[Dena]

8/10 is not that bad and I will do better next month... Congrats to anyone who finished it...

[Amanda A]

Completed: 10/10

1. 'J' is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
It Happened One Wedding by Julie James 6/21

2. Member of the Month: Ranzes Ryne - published in February of any year.
Secrets of a Charmed Life by Susan Meissner 6/10

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Pamela Clare. shelved as Contemporary Romance
In Her Wake by K.A. Tucker 6/2

4. June 1st- National Doughnut Day- Read a book with a dessert or something round on the cover and/or a recipe for magic/spells (witch, wizard, etc.)
Death by the Dozen by Jenn McKinlay 6/5

5. June 8th- Best Friend Day- Read a book with best friends or a book recommended by a friend.
Blurred Lines by Lauren Layne 6/13

6. June 12th- Red Rose Day – Read a book that has something red on the cover or that is HOT (your choice on what hot is.)
Cooper by Harper Sloan 6/2

7. June 15th- Smile Power Day- Read a book with lips on the cover or a couple kissing.
Blood and Bone by Tara Brown 6/3

8. June 20th- First day of Summer- Read a book with a summer theme on the cover or in the setting of the story (island, tropical, beach setting, etc.)
Lies and Other Acts of Love by Kristy Woodson Harvey 6/26

9. June 27th- Sunglasses Day- Read a book with sun or sunglasses on the cover or a character who is blind or has another disability.
Capture by Rachel Van Dyken 6/25

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Fairest of Them All by Cathy Maxwell 6/9

[Suzanne]

Done!

Progress: 10 out of 10

1. 'J' is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J':
Daimon by Jennifer L. Armentrout - *** - 6/6/2016 - 62 Pages

2. Member of the Month: Ranzes Ryne: Ranzes' Shelves:
Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts - ***** - 6/17/2016

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Pamela Clare:
Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare - **** - 6/20/2016 - 335 Pages

4. June 1st- National Doughnut Day- Read a book with a dessert or something round on the cover and/or a recipe for magic/spells (witch, wizard, etc.)
Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts - ***** - 6/30/2016 - Dessert on cover

5. June 8th- Best Friend Day- Read a book with best friends or a book recommended by a friend.
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas - **** - 6/9/2016 - 1276 Pages

6. June 12th- Red Rose Day – Read a book that has something red on the cover or that is HOT (your choice on what hot is.):
Hot Six by Janet Evanovich - ***** - 6/22/2016 - 336 Pages - HOT in the title

7. June 15th- Smile Power Day- Read a book with lips on the cover or a couple kissing
The Devil Wears Kilts by Suzanne Enoch - ***** - 6/29/2016

8. June 20th- First day of Summer- Read a book with a summer theme on the cover or in the setting of the story (island, tropical, beach setting, etc.)
Water Bound by Christine Feehan - *** - 6/16/2016 - Beach/

9. June 27th- Sunglasses Day- Read a book with sun or sunglasses on the cover or a character who is blind or has another disability
Finding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella - **** - 6/26/2016 - 286 Pages - Sunglasses on the cover

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice:
Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons by Lorna Landvik - ***** - 6/1/2016 - 512 Pages

[Susan]

10/10 Done!




1. 'J' is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Secret Baby Scandal - Joanne Rock (HD #2445 - May 2016) - June 6

2. Member of the Month: Ranzes Ryne- Ranzes Ryne has been a member of the RRRC since February 2014. Here is the link to Ranzes Ryne's shelves-Ranzes' Shelves
Please read a book from any of Ranzes Ryne's shelves or a book published in 2014 or a book published in February of any year.
Laying Down The Law (#4, Cowboy Way) - Becky McGraw (CreateSpace - Feb 2016) - June 7

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Pamela Clare. Read one book written by Pamela Clare or any author with her first or last name. Link to Pamela Clare's backlist- Pamela's Link
Fun Facts about Pamela-
* Pamela Clare lives in Colorado.
* She published her first novel in 2003.
* She writes Historical Romance & Contemporary Romantic Suspense
* Pamela is a two-time RITA finalist for Surrender, Defiant and a three-time Daphne du Maurier finalist for I-Team.
You may also read a book set in Colorado, or by an author who is from Colorado. You can also read any book published in 2003, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who is a RITA finalist or a Daphne du Maurier finalist.
One in a Million - Jill Shalvis (Grand Central - Oct 2014) (RITA) - June 13

4. June 1st- National Doughnut Day- Read a book with a dessert or something round on the cover and/or a recipe for magic/spells (witch, wizard, etc.)
An Echo in the Bone - Diana Gabaldon (Delacorte - Sept 2009) (Celtic circle) - June 10

5. June 8th- Best Friend Day- Read a book with best friends or a book recommended by a friend.
His Destiny Bride - Christyne Butler (HSE #2480 - June 2016) (recommended) - June 29

6. June 12th- Red Rose Day – Read a book that has something red on the cover or that is HOT (your choice on what hot is.)
Arranged Marriage, Bedroom Secrets - Yvonne Lindsay (HD #2453 - June 2016) (roses) - June 6

7. June 15th- Smile Power Day- Read a book with lips on the cover or a couple kissing.
The Texan's Royal M.D. - Merline Lovelace (HD #2357 - Feb 2015) (lips) - June 25

8. June 20th- First day of Summer- Read a book with a summer theme on the cover or in the setting of the story (island, tropical, beach setting, etc.)
The Seductive Impostor - Janet Chapman (Pocket - Apr 2004) (summer) - June 16

9. June 27th- Sunglasses Day- Read a book with sun or sunglasses on the cover or a character who is blind or has another disability.
Delta Force Desire - C. J. Miller (HRS #1901 - June 2016) (sun) - June 1

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Rogue Not Taken - Sarah MacLean (Avon - Jan 2016) - June 30

[Rachel C.]

RRRC June Monthly Challenge
Complete = 10 / 10

1. J is for June: Bite Marks by Jennifer Rardin - 6/12
2. Member of the Month: Lord Savage (pub in 2014) - 6/19
3. Featured Author Challenge: It Happened One Autumn (Lisa Kleypas has won the RITA award) - 6/30
4. National Doughnut Day: The Perfect Rake (round pocket watch on cover) - 6/16
5. Best Friend Day: Legacy of Kings (has several sets of best friends as MCs) - 6/6
6. Red Rose Day: Paper and Fire (something red on the cover) - 6/21
7. Smile Power Day: Savage Nights (couple kissing on cover) - 6/20
8. First Day of Summer: Melting into You (summer setting of Stewart's Island) - 6/22
9. Sunglasses Day: How to Handle a Cowboy (Ridge has nerve damage that prevents him from completely closing one hand) - 6/26
10. Reader's Choice: Stepbrother, Mine - 6/28

[Shannon]

I almost completed my challenge this month but fell short!
4/5

1. J is for June: Lover Unleashed FINISHED 6/19/2016

2. Member of the Month-Ranzes Ryne: Sixth Grave on the Edge FINISHED 6/25/2016

3. Featured Author Challenge-Pamela Clare: Irresistible Force FINISHED 6/6/2016

4. National Donut Day (June 1): The Newcomer DID NOT FINISH

5. Best Friends Day (June 8): SKIPPED

6. Red Rose Day (June 12): SKIPPED

7. Smile Power Day (June 15): SKIPPED

8. First Day of Summer (June 20): SKIPPED

9. Sunglasses Day (June 27): SKIPPED

10. Readers Choice: Breakfast at Tiffany's FINISHED 6/26/2016

[Julianna]

Final Update 7/1

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Pamela Clare: City of Glass by Cassandra Clare (6/30)★★★★★

6. June 12th- Red Rose Day: Duke of Sin by Elizabeth Hoyt (6/21)★★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: The Dowry Bride by Shobhan Bantwal (6/14)★★★★

Completed 3/3

[Angie]

9/10

1. 'J' is for June: Happily Ever After - Julia Quinn - June 17
2. Member of the Month: Ranzes Ryne- The Immortal Who Loved Me - Lynsay Sands - June 26
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Pamela Clare. Seduction Game - Pamela Clare - June 24
4. June 1st- National Doughnut Day- The Undead Single Moms Club - Molly Harper - June 30
5. June 8th- Best Friend Day- Lost In You - Lauren Dane - June 20
6. June 12th- Red Rose Day – Burning Up Flint - Laurann Dohner - June 10
7. June 15th- Smile Power Day- Deeper Than The Ocean - Dee Carney - June 16
8. June 20th- First day of Summer- Everblue - Brenda Pandos - June 18
9. June 27th- Sunglasses Day- Pushing The Limits - Katie McGarry
10. Reader's Choice: Wild Justice - Kelley Armstrong - June 5

[Barbara ★]

Finished.
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READ: 10/10

✔1. 'J' is for June: Small Favor - Jim Butcher 6/14

✔2. Member of the Month: Ranzes Ryne: Vampire Most Wanted - Lynsay Sands 6/27

✔3. FAC - Pamela Clare: Defiant - Pamela Clare 6/28

✔4. June 1st- National Doughnut Day: Small Favor - Jim Butcher 6/14

✔5. June 8th- Best Friend Day: King - T.M. Frazier (recommended) 6/21

✔6. June 12th- Red Rose Day: Play Dirty - Lorie O'Clare (hottie on cover) 6/12

✔7. June 15th- Smile Power Day: Cleopatra's Needle - Steven Siebert 6/23

✔8. June 20th- First day of Summer: Stalked - Allison Brennan (takes place during summer) 6/30

✔9. June 27th- Sunglasses Day: Nightwalker - Allyson James (char is deaf) 6/26

✔10. Reader's Choice: Cloak and Silence - Sherrilyn Kenyon 6/1



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Awesome Job Everyone!!!

[Nicole]

So, I am still reading Complete Submission. There are 8 books in the series and I totally underestimated the time it would take for me to read all of them so, I'll have to take it into July. I just took up reading Ignited so, hoping to finish both this month.

[Juana "Darkness"]

Update: Unfinished


June Monthly Challenge

1. June: Jennifer Ashley- White Tiger 6/8/16

3. Published in 2003: The Choice by Lynne Ewing 6/19/16

5. Best Friend: Moon Demon by Lynne Ewing 6/1/16

6. Red Rose: I Dream of Dragons by Ashlyn Chase 6/15/16

7. Smile Power: Bunny and the Bear by Eve Langlais 6/17/16

9. Sunglasses: On the Move by Pamela Britton 6/6/16

10. Reader's Choice: The Lost One by Lynne Ewing 6/12/16

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Go for it Nicole :)

Congrats Juana :)

[Tammie]

Finished 6/30...sorry I'm late posting! Thanks Carmen for a great challenge!
June Monthly Challenge
10/10 Read

1. 'J' is for June: The Killing Game, Iris Johansen ★★★★ 6/11
2. Member of the Month: Pub 2014 Sweet Filthy Boy, Christina Lauren ★★★★ 6/12
3. FAC- Book set in Colorado: A Christmas to Remember-'Every Year', Kristen Ashley ★★★ 6/3
4. National Doughnut Day-Round on cover (eye): For You, Kristen Ashely ★★★★ 6/18
5. Best Friend Day: Genuine Lies, Nora Roberts ★★★★ 6/22
6. Red Rose Day-Red on Cover and a HOT book: One with You, Sylvia Day ★★★★ 6/3
7. Smile Power Day-Lips on Cover: Big Rock, Lauren Blakely ★★★ 6/30
8. First day of Summer-Cover: Only Beloved, Mary Balogh ★★★ 6/2
9. Sunglasses Day-(disability-lost leg): Worth It All, Claudia Conner ★★★★ 6/19
10. Reader's Choice: The Lion's Lady, Julie Garwood ★★★★ 6/8

[Penney]

Finally finished up June...
2016 June Monthly Challenge
Duration: June 1 ~ June 31
8/8 Read ~ All Done!!

1. 'J' is for..: Devoted in Death by J.D. Robb 6/16 ✯✯✯✯
2. Hi Ranzes Ryne!: Dark Skye by Kresley Cole 6/17 ✯✯✯✯
3. And the RITA goes to..: Liam Takes Manhattan by Thea Harrison 6/1 ✯✯✯✯
4. Round and Round...: Talon by Julie Kagawa 6/26 ✯✯✯
5. Friend Love: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch 6/10 ✯✯✯✯
6. June 12th- Red Rose Day: Love in the Light by Laura Kaye 6/29 ✯✯✯½
7. Smile Power Day: Never Been Kissed by C.M. Kars 7/3 ✯✯✯
10. Reader's Choice: Stuck-Up Suit by Vi Keeland 6/30 ✯✯✯✯