2016 August Monthly Challenge

[Susan]

7/10


1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts 'A' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in August of any year or read a book of a RRRC member who joined in August of any year. The list for 2015 begins at the link, go further back for other years.
The Inheritance - Marie Ferrarella (SSE #1701 - Aug 2001) - Aug 2

3. Featured Author Challenge - Teresa Medeiros: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Teresa Medeiros or by any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Teresa:
★Teresa Medeiros was a 8 time RITA finalist.
★ She published her first novel in 1989.
★ She primarily writes Historical Romance.
★ Teresa lives in Kentucky with her husband and two cats.
So you may also read any book that was a RITA finalist in any category. You can also read any book published in 1989, or that is shelved as Historical Romance. Or you can read a book set in Kentucky.
An American in Scotland - Karen Ranney (Avon - Feb 2016) (historical romance) - Aug 8

4. Summer Olympics (August 5-21): Read a sports romance or a book where a MC is an athlete or is physically active.
Fugitive Fiancee - Kristin Gabriel (HQN - June 2004) (physically active/rancher) - Aug 3

5. Book Lover's Day (August 9): Read a best seller or a book rated higher than 4 on GR.
Her Maverick M.D. - Teresa Southwick (HSE #2491 - Aug 2016) (4.17) - Aug 11

6. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a perfect beach/deck book.

7. National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Read a humorous or lighthearted book.

8. Senior Citizens Day: Read a book with an older hero/heroine.
Fingal O'Reilly, Irish Doctor - Patrick Taylor (Forge - Oct 2014) - Aug 5

9. More Herbs, Less Salt Day (August 29): Read a spicy book or a book with a spicy cover.
Stone Hard SEALs - Sabrina York (Sabrina York - Apr 2015) - Aug 17

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Out Rider - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - May 2016) - Aug 13


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[JoAnne]

FINISHED
August Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts 'A'
Always Enough Stacy Borel 8/6/16

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in August
Unafraid Melody Grace 8/4/16

3. Featured Author Challenge - Teresa Medeiros: Read a book set in Kentucky.
The Dangers of Dating a Rebound Vampire Molly Harper 8/18/16

4. Summer Olympics (August 5-21): Read a sports romance or a book where a MC is an athlete or is physically active. All of the above
Strike Out Cheryl Douglas 8/7/16

5. Book Lover's Day (August 9): Read a book rated higher than 4 on GR. 4.14
Harmony Addison Jane 8/3/16

6. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a perfect beach/deck book.
Starlight on Willow Lake Susan Wiggs 8/17/16

7. National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Read a lighthearted book.
Candlelight Christmas Susan Wiggs 8/15/16

8. Senior Citizens Day: Read a book with an older hero/heroine.
The Road Leads Back Marci Boudreaux 8/14/16

9. More Herbs, Less Salt Day (August 29): Read a spicy book
Uninhibited Melody Grace 8/5/16

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Carolina Blues Virginia Kantra 8/10/16

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Woohoo JoAnne!!

[Susan]

8/10


1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts 'A' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
The Marine's Embrace - Beth Andrews (HS #2044 - Aug 2016) - Aug 19

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in August of any year or read a book of a RRRC member who joined in August of any year. The list for 2015 begins at the link, go further back for other years.
The Inheritance - Marie Ferrarella (SSE #1701 - Aug 2001) - Aug 2

3. Featured Author Challenge - Teresa Medeiros: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Teresa Medeiros or by any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Teresa:
★Teresa Medeiros was a 8 time RITA finalist.
★ She published her first novel in 1989.
★ She primarily writes Historical Romance.
★ Teresa lives in Kentucky with her husband and two cats.
So you may also read any book that was a RITA finalist in any category. You can also read any book published in 1989, or that is shelved as Historical Romance. Or you can read a book set in Kentucky.
An American in Scotland - Karen Ranney (Avon - Feb 2016) (historical romance) - Aug 8

4. Summer Olympics (August 5-21): Read a sports romance or a book where a MC is an athlete or is physically active.
Fugitive Fiancee - Kristin Gabriel (HQN - June 2004) (physically active/rancher) - Aug 3

5. Book Lover's Day (August 9): Read a best seller or a book rated higher than 4 on GR.
Her Maverick M.D. - Teresa Southwick (HSE #2491 - Aug 2016) (4.17) - Aug 11

6. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a perfect beach/deck book.

7. National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Read a humorous or lighthearted book.

8. Senior Citizens Day: Read a book with an older hero/heroine.
Fingal O'Reilly, Irish Doctor - Patrick Taylor (Forge - Oct 2014) - Aug 5

9. More Herbs, Less Salt Day (August 29): Read a spicy book or a book with a spicy cover.
Stone Hard SEALs - Sabrina York (Sabrina York - Apr 2015) - Aug 17

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Out Rider - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - May 2016) - Aug 13


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[☘KathyD☘]

RRRC Monthly Challenge — August
Completed — 10/10!

“A” is for August ➔ author’s last name starts with an “A”
For 100 Days, Lara Adrian – 8/5/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Happy Anniversary! ➔ book from an RRRC member who joined in August (Cheryl)
Sweet Dreams, Kristen Ashley – 8/16/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮

Author of the Month ➔ Teresa Medeiros — tagged historical romance
The Untamed MacKenzie, Jennifer Ashley – 8/19/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Summer Olympics (August 5–21) ➔ sports romance/main character is an athlete
Real, Katy Evans – 8/10/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Book Lover’s Day (August 4) ➔ 4+ rating on GR
Midnight in Death, J.D. Robb – 8/3/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Relaxation Day (August 15) ➔ perfect beach or deck book
Clockworks and Corsets, Tonia Brown – 8/1/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

National Tell-a-Joke Day (August 16) ➔ lighthearted story
The Darkest Angel, Gena Showalter – 8/10/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Senior Citizens Day (August 21) ➔ features an older hero
Grayson, Lisa Eugene – 8/10/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮

More Herbs, Less Salt Day (August 29) ➔ spicy book
The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty, A.N. Roquelaure (aka Anne Rice) – 8/5/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Reader’s Choice ➔ any book you want!
Wicked Fall, Sawyer Bennett – 8/2/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Yay KathyD!!

[Jojo]

2016 August Monthly Challenge

6/10

✓ 1. 'A' is for August: Amazon Lily by Theresa Weir - 11/08/16 ★ ★ ★ ★
2. Happy Anniversary!: Midnight Soul by Kristen Ashley
✓ 3. FAC - Teresa Medeiros: Mind Sweeper by A.E. Jones - 12/08/16 ★ ★ ★
4. Summer Olympics (August 5-21): Game Changer by Melissa Cutler
✓ 5. Book Lover's Day (August 9): What Remains by Garett Leigh - 03/08/16 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 6. Relaxation Day (August 15): Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine - 18/08/16 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
7. National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Vamps and the City by Kerrelyn Sparks
8. Senior Citizens Day: Hunted by Rebecca Zanetti
✓9.More Herb,Less Salt: In the Middle of Somewhereby Roan Parrish-5/8/16 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 10. Reader's Choice: Illusion Town by Jayne Castle - 01/08/16 ★ ★ ★ ★

[Aminko]

2016 August Monthly Challenge
01 August to 31 August

2/3 Read

1. 'A' is for August: The Accidental Countess by Valerie Bowman

2. Happy Anniversary!: In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks

3. Featured Author Challenge - Teresa Medeiros: Almost a Scandal by Elizabeth Essex

4. Summer Olympics (August 5-21): The Score by Elle Kennedy (20/8/2016) ✭✭✭✭

5. Book Lover's Day (August 9): Shadowed by Rebecca Zanetti

6. Relaxation Day (August 15): Winter Prey by John Sandford

7. National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Rules of Protection by Alison Bliss

8. Senior Citizens Day: Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian

9. More Herbs, Less Salt Day (August 29): Weekend Surrender by Lori King

10. Reader's Choice: Brawn by Laurann Dohner 3/8/2016 ✭✭✭✭✭

[NayNay]

Finished my challenge...happy reading!

1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts 'A' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted by Bridget Asher 08/02/16 ****

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in August of any year or read a book of a RRRC member who joined in August of any year. The list for 2015 begins at the link, go further back for other years.
Come Away With Me by Karma Brown 08/04/16 ***** (August 2015)

3. Featured Author Challenge - Teresa Medeiros: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Teresa Medeiros or by any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Teresa:
You can also read any book published in 1989, or that is shelved as Historical Romance. Or you can read a book set in Kentucky.
Untie My Heart by Judith Ivory 08/20/16 ***

4. Summer Olympics (August 5-21): Read a sports romance or a book where a MC is an athlete or is physically active.
Under the Lights by Shannon Stacey 08/09/16 ***

5. Book Lover's Day (August 9): Read a best seller or a book rated higher than 4 on GR.
The Summer Queen by Elizabeth Chadwick 08/06/16 *****

6. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a perfect beach/deck book.
Cop Town by Karin Slaughter 08/01/16 ****

7. National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Read a humorous or lighthearted book.
Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris 08/19/16 ****

8. Senior Citizens Day: Read a book with an older hero/heroine.
The Winter Crown by Elizabeth Chadwick 08/07/16 *****

9. More Herbs, Less Salt Day (August 29): Read a spicy book or a book with a spicy cover.
Dare Me by Megan Abbott 08/17/16 ***

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Abandon by Carla Neggers 08/03/16 ****

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Congrats NayNay!!

[Candace]

2016 August Monthly Challenge
8/8 Completed!!! YAY!!!

1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts 'A' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Teasing Her SEAL Completed 8/4

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in August of any year or read a book of a RRRC member who joined in August of any year. The list for 2015 begins at the link, go further back for other years.
An Alaskan Wedding Completed 8/19

3. Featured Author Challenge - Teresa Medeiros: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Teresa Medeiros or by any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Teresa:
★Teresa Medeiros was a 8 time RITA finalist.
★ She published her first novel in 1989.
★ She primarily writes Historical Romance.
★ Teresa lives in Kentucky with her husband and two cats.
So you may also read any book that was a RITA finalist in any category. You can also read any book published in 1989, or that is shelved as Historical Romance. Or you can read a book set in Kentucky.
Just Say Yes Completed 8/13

4. Summer Olympics (August 5-21): Read a sports romance or a book where a MC is an athlete or is physically active.
Rancher for the Holidays Completed 8/28

5. Book Lover's Day (August 9): Read a best seller or a book rated higher than 4 on GR.
Native Born Completed 8/2

6. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a perfect beach/deck book.
Under An Adirondack Sky Completed 8/22

7. National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Read a humorous or lighthearted book.

8. Senior Citizens Day: Read a book with an older hero/heroine.

9. More Herbs, Less Salt Day (August 29): Read a spicy book or a book with a spicy cover.
One Sizzling Night Completed 8/7

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Secret Child, Royal Scandal Completed 8/12

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[Bookchaser]

2016 August Monthly Challenge


8/10 Completed

01. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts 'A' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Baby It's Cold Outside by Addison Fox 08/22/16
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in August of any year or read a book of a RRRC member who joined in August of any year.
Kiss of Destiny by Deborah Cooke 08/01/16
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Teresa Medeiros: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Teresa Medeiros or by any author with her first or last name.
You may also read any book that was a RITA finalist in any category. You can also read any book published in 1989, or that is shelved as Historical Romance. Or you can read a book set in Kentucky.
A Whisper of Roses by Teresa Medeiros 08/05/16
04. Summer Olympics (August 5-21): Read a sports romance or a book where a MC is an athlete or is physically active.
Just This Once by Rosalind James 08/08/16
05. Book Lover's Day (August 9): Read a best seller or a book rated higher than 4 on GR.
Violet by Leigh Greenwood 08/15/16
06. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a perfect beach/deck book.
Night Broken by Patricia Briggs 08/04/16
07. National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Read a humorous or lighthearted book.
Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson 08/11/16
08. Senior Citizens Day: Read a book with an older hero/heroine.
Contact by Susan Grant
OR
Red's Hot Honky-Tonk Bar by Pamela Morsi
OR
The Ice Princess by Elizabeth Hoyt
09. More Herbs, Less Salt Day (August 29): Read a spicy book or a book with a spicy cover.
Cat's Lair by Christine Feehan 08/14/16
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Virtual Desire by Ann Lawrence
OR
Be My Baby by Susan Andersen
OR
Indigo Blue by Catherine Anderson



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[MyzanM]

Update message #24:

My goal this month was 5 tasks. I have now read 9/5 and consider this challenge DONE!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Good job MyzanM!!

[Stephanie]

August
Completed: 10/10 FINISHED!!!

1. On Thin Ice by Anne Stuart 08/20/16

2. The Magicians by Lev Grossman 08/13/16

3. A Secret Love by Stephanie Laurens 08/02/16

4. Deaf by Xavier Neal 08/22/16

5. Hide by Lisa Gardner 08/04/16

6. If You Were Mine by Bella Andre 08/06/16

7. The Home Court Advantage by N. M. Silber 08/17/16

8. Mortal Sins by Eileen Wilks 08/15/16

9. Uncivilized by Sawyer Bennett 08/18/16

10. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson 08/07/16

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Yay Stephanie!!

[Zorina]

Done! (See msg 43)

[Cher]

2016 August Monthly Challenge
DONE

1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts 'A' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Tempting the Law by Alex Riley 09/08


2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in August of any year
Ruthless 21/08


3. Featured Author Challenge - Teresa Medeiros: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, you may also read any book that was a RITA finalist in any category.
Catch of the Day 24/08


4. Summer Olympics (August 5-21): Read a sports romance or a book where a MC is an athlete or is physically active.
Anything but Minor 19/08


5. Book Lover's Day (August 9): Read a best seller or a book rated higher than 4 on GR.
Tapping the Billionaire 09/08


6. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a perfect beach/deck book.
When Only Cupcakes Will Do16/08


7. National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Read a humorous or lighthearted book.
The Randy Romance Novelist 03/08


8. Senior Citizens Day: Read a book with an older hero/heroine.
Not Another Bad Date 21/08


9. More Herbs, Less Salt Day (August 29): Read a spicy book or a book with a spicy cover.
Man Candy 07/08


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Hitched: Volume One 18/08



Thanks for the good fun..

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Congrats Zorina and Cher!!

[Leeann]

Finished!

I'm in for 5!

2016 August Monthly Challenge
5/5 complete

1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts 'A' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
The Arrangement 8/4/16****

3. Featured Author Challenge - Teresa Medeiros - You can also read any book published in 1989
Cocaine Blues 8/11/16***

6. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a perfect beach/deck book.
Sweet Little Lies 8/25/16***

8. Senior Citizens Day: Read a book with an older hero/heroine
Madison Avenue Shoot8/24/16****

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
The Bourbon Kings 8/2/16 ****

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Yay iReadFluff!!

[Bookchaser]

2016 August Monthly Challenge


9/10 Completed

01. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts 'A' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Baby It's Cold Outside by Addison Fox 08/22/16
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in August of any year or read a book of a RRRC member who joined in August of any year.
Kiss of Destiny by Deborah Cooke 08/01/16
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Teresa Medeiros: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Teresa Medeiros or by any author with her first or last name.
You may also read any book that was a RITA finalist in any category. You can also read any book published in 1989, or that is shelved as Historical Romance. Or you can read a book set in Kentucky.
A Whisper of Roses by Teresa Medeiros 08/05/16
04. Summer Olympics (August 5-21): Read a sports romance or a book where a MC is an athlete or is physically active.
Just This Once by Rosalind James 08/08/16
05. Book Lover's Day (August 9): Read a best seller or a book rated higher than 4 on GR.
Violet by Leigh Greenwood 08/15/16
06. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a perfect beach/deck book.
Night Broken by Patricia Briggs 08/04/16
07. National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Read a humorous or lighthearted book.
Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson 08/11/16
08. Senior Citizens Day: Read a book with an older hero/heroine.
Contact by Susan Grant
OR
The Ice Princess by Elizabeth Hoyt
09. More Herbs, Less Salt Day (August 29): Read a spicy book or a book with a spicy cover.
Cat's Lair by Christine Feehan 08/14/16
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Be My Baby by Susan Andersen 08/25/16



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[~Teresa]

1. A is for August
Girls' Weekend by Cara Sue Achterberg (8/16)

2. Happy Anniversary
Driving Her Crazy by Kira Archer (8/14)
Published: August 17, 2015

5. Book Lover's Day
Ditch Flowers by Amanda Linsmeier (8/19)
Rated 4.05 on GR

6. Relaxation Day
The Cavanaugh House by Elizabeth Meyette (8/26)

10. Reader's Choice
Nine Lives by Wendy Corsi Staub (8/23)

Completed 5/5

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Congrats Teresa!!

[Gea]

2016 August Monthly Challenge
Duration: August 1st - August 31st
Completed: 8/8 - DONE

✔1. 'A' is for August: The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie (4/8) ***
✔2. Happy Anniversary!: The Matchmaker's Replacement by Rachel Van Dyken (15/8) ****
✔3. Featured Author Challenge - Teresa Medeiros: Garden of Lies by Amanda Quick (7/8) ****
✔4. Summer Olympics (August 5-21): The Chase by Erin McCarthy (6/8) ***
✔5. Book Lover's Day (August 9): Fatal by Evie Harper (3/8) ***
✔7. National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): When an Alpha Purrs by Eve Langlais (21/8) ****
✔9. More Herbs, Less Salt Day (August 29): Over The Line by Sierra Cartwright (17/8) ****
✔10. Reader's Choice: Abducting Abby by S.E. Smith (2/8) ****

[Tammie]

Thanks MK!
2016 August Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10...Finished!

1. 'A' is for August: Changes, Judith Arnold ★★★ 8/15
2. Happy Anniversary!-Pub 8/2015: Under My Skin ★★★★ 8/17
3. FAC - Historical Romance: In From The Cold, Nora Roberts ★★★ 8/2
4. Summer Olympics, MC physically active: Fifty Shades Freed, E.L. James ★★★★ 8/11
5. Book Lover's Day-Rated 4.25: Moonlight on Nightingale Way, Samantha Young ★★★★ 8/4
6. Relaxation Day: Fifty Shades of Grey, E.L. James ★★★★ 8/6
7. National Tell a Joke Day-Lighthearted Book: Falling for Rachel, Nora Roberts ★★★★ 8/7
8. Senior Citizens Day: From This Moment On, Bella Andre ★★★ 8/24
9. More Herbs, Less Salt Day-Spicy: Sweet Filthy Morning After, Christina Lauren ★★★ 8/1
10. Reader's Choice: The Silver Star, Jeannette Walls ★★★★

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Yay Gea and Tammie!!

[Tania]

FINISHED

2016 August Monthly Challenge
10/5 books

1. 'A' is for August - Fractured: Part 1 by E.J. Adams - 3 Aug

2. Happy Anniversary! - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - 21 Aug

3. Historical Romance - The Chieftain - 5 Aug

4. Summer Olympics - Wrapped and Strapped - 9 Aug

5. Book Lover's Day -The Ghost - 15 Aug

6. Relaxation Day (August 15): Saga, Volume 1 - 24 Aug

7. National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Highland Soldiers 2: The Betrayal - 27 Aug

8. Senior Citizens Day: A Colder War

9. More Herbs, Less Salt Day - Sweet Ruin - 20 Aug

10. Reader's Choice - The Yompers: With 45 Commando in the Falklands War - 3 Aug

[Mandi]

2016 August Monthly Challenge

10/10

✔1. 'A' is for August: Archangel's Shadows

✔2. Happy Anniversary!: Wolf Lake: Part 1

✔3. Featured Author Challenge - Teresa Medeiros: RITA finalist: Concealed in Death

✔4. Summer Olympics (August 5-21): Romance: Playing to Win: A Sports Romance

✔5. Book Lover's Day (August 9): Magic Bleeds

✔6. Relaxation Day (August 15): Hold On

✔7. National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Accidentally Flirting with the CEO

✔8. Senior Citizens Day: Mortal Danger

✔9. More Herbs, Less Salt Day (August 29): Targeted

✔10. Reader's Choice: Until the Sun Falls from the Sky

[Susan]

9/10


1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts 'A' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
The Marine's Embrace - Beth Andrews (HS #2044 - Aug 2016) - Aug 19

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in August of any year or read a book of a RRRC member who joined in August of any year. The list for 2015 begins at the link, go further back for other years.
The Inheritance - Marie Ferrarella (SSE #1701 - Aug 2001) - Aug 2

3. Featured Author Challenge - Teresa Medeiros: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Teresa Medeiros or by any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Teresa:
★Teresa Medeiros was a 8 time RITA finalist.
★ She published her first novel in 1989.
★ She primarily writes Historical Romance.
★ Teresa lives in Kentucky with her husband and two cats.
So you may also read any book that was a RITA finalist in any category. You can also read any book published in 1989, or that is shelved as Historical Romance. Or you can read a book set in Kentucky.
An American in Scotland - Karen Ranney (Avon - Feb 2016) (historical romance) - Aug 8

4. Summer Olympics (August 5-21): Read a sports romance or a book where a MC is an athlete or is physically active.
Fugitive Fiancee - Kristin Gabriel (HQN - June 2004) (physically active/rancher) - Aug 3

5. Book Lover's Day (August 9): Read a best seller or a book rated higher than 4 on GR.
Her Maverick M.D. - Teresa Southwick (HSE #2491 - Aug 2016) (4.17) - Aug 11

6. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a perfect beach/deck book.
Romantic Times: Vegas: Book 2 - Christina Skye, et al (13Thirty Books - Mar 2016) - Aug 29

7. National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Read a humorous or lighthearted book.

8. Senior Citizens Day: Read a book with an older hero/heroine.
Fingal O'Reilly, Irish Doctor - Patrick Taylor (Forge - Oct 2014) - Aug 5

9. More Herbs, Less Salt Day (August 29): Read a spicy book or a book with a spicy cover.
Stone Hard SEALs - Sabrina York (Sabrina York - Apr 2015) - Aug 17

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Out Rider - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - May 2016) - Aug 13


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[MountainKat, Moderator]

Woohoo Tania and Mandi!!

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

2016 August Monthly Challenge
1st August - 31st August

Read 10/10

01.'A' is for August: Jake by Adrienne Bell 8/14 ★★★★
02. Happy Anniversary!: Kaleb by Nicole Edwards 8/13 ★★
03. Featured Author Challenge: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas 8/12 ★★★★★
04. Summer Olympics (August 5-21): Xavier Cold by Michelle A. Valentine 8/1 ★★★
05. Book Lover's Day (August 9): Blood of the Lost by Shannon Mayer 8/1 ★★★
06. Relaxation Day (August 15): Dirty Deeds by Megan Erickson 8/25 ★★★★
07. National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 8/5 ★★★★
08. Senior Citizens Day: What Wendy Wants by Nikki Sex 8/17 ★★
09. More Herbs, Less Salt Day (August 29): Curious Minds 8/16 ★
10. Reader's Choice: Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster 8/10 ★★★★★

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Yay Danielle!!

[Bookchaser]

2016 August Monthly Challenge


I finished! Congratulations to all the other finishers!!!


10/10 Completed

01. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts 'A' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Baby It's Cold Outside by Addison Fox 08/22/16
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in August of any year or read a book of a RRRC member who joined in August of any year.
Kiss of Destiny by Deborah Cooke 08/01/16
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Teresa Medeiros: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Teresa Medeiros or by any author with her first or last name.
You may also read any book that was a RITA finalist in any category. You can also read any book published in 1989, or that is shelved as Historical Romance. Or you can read a book set in Kentucky.
A Whisper of Roses by Teresa Medeiros 08/05/16
04. Summer Olympics (August 5-21): Read a sports romance or a book where a MC is an athlete or is physically active.
Just This Once by Rosalind James 08/08/16
05. Book Lover's Day (August 9): Read a best seller or a book rated higher than 4 on GR.
Violet by Leigh Greenwood 08/15/16
06. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a perfect beach/deck book.
Night Broken by Patricia Briggs 08/04/16
07. National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Read a humorous or lighthearted book.
Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson 08/11/16
08. Senior Citizens Day: Read a book with an older hero/heroine.
Contact by Susan Grant 08/29/16
09. More Herbs, Less Salt Day (August 29): Read a spicy book or a book with a spicy cover.
Cat's Lair by Christine Feehan 08/14/16
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Be My Baby by Susan Andersen 08/25/16

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Congrats Bookchaser!!

[Liz]

2016 August Monthly Challenge
1st August - 31st August
10/10 DONE!

01.'A' is for August: Blackbird by Abigail Graham 08/09/2016
02. Happy Anniversary!: When a Scot Ties the Knot by Tessa Dare 08/16/2016
03. Featured Author Challenge: A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare 08/30/2016
04. Summer Olympics (August 5-21): Say Yes to the Marquess by Tessa Dare 08/12/2016
05. Book Lover's Day (August 9): Sweet Ruin by Kresley Cole 08/23/2016
06. Relaxation Day (August 15): Keeping Mr. Right Now by Robin Bielman 08/18/2016
07. National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): The Undoing by Shelly Laurenston 08/20/2016
08. Senior Citizens Day: The Mighty Hunter by Michelle M. Pillow 08/21/2016
09. More Herbs, Less Salt Day (August 29): Abducted by Evangeline Anderson 08/27/2016
10. Reader's Choice: Lunar Light by Penelope Fletcher 08/01/2016

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Yay Liz!!

[Beth]

Ok, I was aiming at 8/10 and I got 9/10, so Woot. I also may have a bit of high standard for "older protagonist", as I was holding out for someone 20 years older than *me*.


1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts 'A' Afternoon of the Elves 8/17/16
whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'. The Crocodile's Last Embrace, Suzanne Arruda

2. Happy Anniversary!:
read a book of a RRRC member who joined in August of any year.
Katherine: Coraline by Neil Gaiman

3. Featured Author Challenge - Teresa Medeiros:
So you may also read any book that was a RITA finalist in any category. Brown-Eyed Girl Lisa Kleypas 8/18/16
You can also read any book
that is shelved as Historical Romance. Flight of Magpies, K.J. Charles 8/9/16
Or you can read a book set in Kentucky. Honor Girl: A Graphic Memoir, Maggie Thrash 8/31/16


4. Summer Olympics (August 5-21): Read a sports romance or
a book where a MC is an athlete or is physically active. A Court of Thorns and Roses, Sarah Maas 8/3/16

5. Book Lover's Day (August 9): Read a best seller or The Last Wish, Andpzej Sapkowski
a book rated higher than 4 on GR. The Blackthorn Key, Kevin Sands 8/1/16

6. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a perfect beach/deck book. 101 Famous Poems, ed. Roy Cook

7. National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Read a humorous or lighthearted book. One False Note, Gordon Korman 8/12/16

8. Senior Citizens Day: Read a book with an older hero/heroine. NOTHING.

9. More Herbs, Less Salt Day (August 29): Read a spicy book or a book with a spicy cover. Rapture in Death, J.D. Robb 8/15/16

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Find Me, Rosie O'Donnell 8/1/16

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Beth wrote: "Ok, I was aiming at 8/10 and I got 9/10, so Woot. I also may have a bit of high standard for "older protagonist", as I was holding out for someone 20 years older than *me*."

Congrats Beth!! Personally, I used an immortal, he was hundreds of years old. =)

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

I got to finish 8 in Post #50

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Yay Carmen!!

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

MountainKat wrote: "Yay Carmen!!"

Thanks MKat :)

[LaurLa]

Finshed!! Woohoo!! Thanks for hosting - great challenge, MKat!!


Read the Month Challenge
August 2016

10 of 10 Complete



✔1. 'A' is for August:
✧The Arrivals - Melissa Marr
✧08.06 ★★★★

✔2. Happy Anniversary!:
✧Overexposed - Leslie Kelly - pubbed Aug 2007
✧08.16 ★★★

✔3. Featured Author Challenge - Teresa Medeiros:
✧Isle of Lies - Donna Fletcher - tagged HR 45 times
✧08.30 ★★★★

✔4. Summer Olympics (August 5-21):
✧Corralled - Lorelie James - rodeo is a sport
✧08.08 ★★★★

✔5. Book Lover's Day (August 9):
✧Instant Attraction - Jill Shalvis - ave rating 4.01
✧08.17 ★★★★

✔6. Relaxation Day (August 15):
✧Chase Me - Tessa Bailey
✧08.27 ★★★★

✔7. National Tell a Joke Day (August 16):
✧Girl Of My Dreams - Morgan Mandel
✧08.22 ★★

✔8. Senior Citizens Day:
✧A Soft Place to Fall - Barbara Bretton - h is 38
✧08.28 ★★★★

✔9. More Herbs, Less Salt Day (August 29):
✧Game for Trouble - Karen Erickson - spicy book; spicy cover
✧08.03 ★★★

✔10. Reader's Choice:
✧The Mistake - Elle Kennedy
✧08.14 ★★★★

[Julianna]

Final Update 9/1

1. 'A' is for August: American's Original Sin by Jim Wallis (8/21)★★★★★

2. Happy Anniversary!: Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas (8/7)★★★★1/2

3. Featured Author Challenge - Teresa Medeiros: The Angel's Share by J.R. Ward (8/16)★★★★★

5. Book Lover's Day (August 9): Nothing to Fear by Karen Rose (8/31)★★★★★

6. Relaxation Day (August 15): One Wilde Weekend (from Perfect for the Beach) by Janelle Denison (8/17)★★★★★

9. More Herbs, Less Salt Day (August 29): K Is for Kissed by JossiLynn (8/23)

10. Reader's Choice: Hot and Bothered (from Perfect for the Beach) by Kayla Perrin (8/18)★★★★★

Completed 7/7

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

2016 August Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed!

✔1. 'A' is for August: First Love Second Choice 8/3/16
✔2. Happy Anniversary!: Dark Skye 8/13/16
✔3. Featured Author Challenge - Teresa Medeiros: Some Like It Wicked 8/4/16
✔4. Summer Olympics (August 5-21): Fighting Silence 8/10/16
✔5. Book Lover's Day (August 9): Remember When 8/2/16
✔6. Relaxation Day (August 15): Midnight Quest 8/18/16
✔7. National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Jealous And Freakn' 8/8/16
✔8. Senior Citizens Day: One For the Money 8/16/16
✔9. More Herbs, Less Salt Day (August 29): Friday I'm in Love 8/13/16
✔10. Reader's Choice: Unbreak My Heart 8/28/16

Completed:

[Amanda A]

2016 August Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10

1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts 'A' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
The Problem with Forever by Jennifer L. Armentrout 8/14

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in August of any year or read a book of a RRRC member who joined in August of any year. The list for 2015 begins at the link, go further back for other years.
Overflow by Brynne Asher 8/7

3. Featured Author Challenge - Teresa Medeiros: shelved as Historical Romance
The Forgotten Room by Karen White, Beatriz Williams & Lauren Willig 8/21

4. Summer Olympics (August 5-21): Read a sports romance or a book where a MC is an athlete or is physically active.
Hawke by Sawyer Bennett 8/10

5. Book Lover's Day (August 9): Read a best seller or a book rated higher than 4 on GR.
Listen to Me by Kristen Proby 8/11

6. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a perfect beach/deck book.
I've Got Sand In All the Wrong Places by Lisa Scottoline & Francesca Serritella 8/3

7. National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Read a humorous or lighthearted book.
Tricky Twenty-Two by Janet Evanovich 8/20

8. Senior Citizens Day: Read a book with an older hero/heroine.
Blackberry Summer by RaeAnne Thayne 8/13

9. More Herbs, Less Salt Day (August 29): Read a spicy book or a book with a spicy cover.
When an Alpha Purrs by Eve Langlais 8/6

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Hidden Away by Maya Banks 8/12

[Ranzes Ryne]

2016 August Monthly Challenge
Duration: August 01 to 31, 2016

1. 'A' is for August: The Virgin Duet by Alexa Riley – 8/10
2. Happy Anniversary!: Softly at Sunrise by Maya Banks – 8/2
3. Featured Author Challenge – Teresa Medeiros: Duncan by Teresa Gabelman – 8/18
4. Summer Olympics (August 5-21): Melting the Ice by Jaci Burton – 8/14
5. Book Lover's Day (August 9): Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole – 8/27
7. National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Making Waves by Tawna Fenske – 8/30
8. Senior Citizens Day: Falling for You by Barbara Elsborg – 8/7
9. More Herbs, Less Salt Day (August 29): Pursuing Zarah by Jennifer Cole – 8/21

[Katherine]

2016 August Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. A is for August: Alice Clayton - Cream of the Crop 3/8/16
2. Happy Anniversary!: Beautiful Redemption 4/8/16
3. Featured Author Challenge:The Duchess War 24/8/16
4. Summer Olympics:The Wall of Winnipeg and Me 6/8/16
5. Book Lover's Day: The Raven King 1/8/16
6. Relaxation Day:Built 22/8/16
7. National Tell a Joke Day:Bossman 8/8/16
8. Senior Citizens Day:An Alpha's Path 31/8/16
9. More Herbs, Less Salt Day:Scandal Never Sleeps 14/8/16
10. Reader's Choice: Forever and a Day 2/8/16

[Shelby]

Took till the very last moment, but I'm all done. :)

RRRC Monthly
August 1, 2016 - August 31, 2016


☑ August - 10/10

1. 'A' is for August - Pretty Monsters (8/14) ★★★★½
2. Happy Anniversary - Strong Enough (8/3) ★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge - Charming the Prince (8/18) ★★★★★
4. Summer Olympics - Playing for Keeps (8/17) ★★★★
5. Book Lover's Day - The Downs (8/14) ★★★★½
6. Relaxation Day - How I Met Your Father (8/19) ★★★
7. National Tell a Joke Day - Smoke & Mirrors (8/15) ★★★★★
8. Senior Citizens Day - Grave Peril (8/30) ★★★★★
9. More Herbs, Less Salt Day - Finding Home (8/8) ★★★★
10. Choice - Stay (8/6) ★★𗰵★★

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Congrats LaurLa, Julianna, ~KarenH~, Amanda A, Ranzes Ryne and Katherine!!

Now I just need to find time to update my monthly challenges!