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4/5✔ 1. 'J' is for June (Author's name):
❏ 2. Member of the Month (Pub. Feb.): Silken Dreams
✔ 3. International Fairy Day (June 24):
✔ 4. Juno, Goddess of Marriage:
✔ 5. Dare Day (June 1):
RRRC 2014 June Monthly Challenge Duration: June 1 to June 30, 2014
Read: 7/10
✔ 1.'J' is for June: John L. Monk's Kick - 06.13.2014 (★★★★★)
✔ 2. Member of the Month - Ty: Ty has been a member of the RRRC since February 2012. Please read a book published in February of any year. A Taste for a Mate by Carrie Ann Ryan- 06.15.2014 (★★★)
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Indonesia.
Fun Facts:
- Indonesia is made of 17,508 islands of which only 6000 are inhabited by people (which means great beaches)
- Indonesia is known for its rich Biodiversity - second only to Brazil.
- Indonesia is also part of Pacific Ring of Fire, volcano Group.
Read a book that has a beach on the cover or a book with animals or a book with fire on title/cover.
Dark Recollections by Chris Philbrook
✔ 4. Repeat Day (June 3): Read a book where the first letter of the author's first and last name are the same (Ex: Lora Leigh, Julie James, Shannon Stacey) OR the first letters of words in the title are the same. You can ignore a, an & the if you wish. (Ex: Ella Enchanted, Hush, Hush, Pride and Prejudice) Gruesomely Grimm Zombie Tales by T.W. Brown - 06.08.2014 (★★★★)
5. Summer Solstice: Read a book with a bright cover using light blue or green or yellows or white color Rebirth by Sophie Littlefield
6. Sixth Month: Read a book that is #6 in a series or has Six in title or has six words in title. Blood Rites by Jim Butcher
✔ 7. International Fairy Day (June 24): Read a book that has fae, fairies or a book with "Magic" Genre or a book which has the word "Magic" in title. Death Masks by Jim Butcher - 06.20.2014 (★★★★★)
✔ 8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Read a book where the main theme is marriage i.e features a marriage of convenience, couple that is already married etc. Time of Death: Induction by Shana Festa - 06.07.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 9. Dare Day (June 1): Read a book that is outside your comfort zone (like genre) or a book from a new-to-you author. The Wake of the Dragon: A Steampunk Adventure by Jaq D. Hawkins - 06.06.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. No Strings Attached by Nicolette Day - 06.09.2014 (★★★★)
June 2014 RRRC Monthly Challenge6/1/2014-6/30/2014
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5/5-- Completed 6/26/14
Jenna’s Cowboy—Sharon Gillenwater—6/17/14
Her Mad Hatter—Marie Hall—6/19/14
The Alpha’s Mark—Chloe Cassidy—6/20/14
Mail Order Mayhem—Kirsten Osbourne—6/20/14
Smokin’ Seventeen—Janet Evanovich—6/26/14
7/105. Summer Solstice: Light Blue/White - Suicide Point
6. Sixth Month: Six words in title - By the light of the Moon
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Numbers Game
6/10 read1. J is for June: JM Stone -
2. Member of the Month - Ty:
3. Geography:
4. Repeat Day: Shameless
5. Summer Solstice:
6. Sixth Month:
7. International Fairy Day: Enraptured
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: The Bride
9. Dare Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
RRRC 2014 June Monthly Challenge Duration: June 1 to June 30, 2014
Read: 8/10
✔ 1.'J' is for June: John L. Monk's Kick - 06.13.2014 (★★★★★)
✔ 2. Member of the Month - Ty: Ty has been a member of the RRRC since February 2012. Please read a book published in February of any year. A Taste for a Mate by Carrie Ann Ryan- 06.15.2014 (★★★)
✔ 3. Geography: Indonesia.
Fun Facts:
- Indonesia is made of 17,508 islands of which only 6000 are inhabited by people (which means great beaches)
- Indonesia is known for its rich Biodiversity - second only to Brazil.
- Indonesia is also part of Pacific Ring of Fire, volcano Group.
Read a book with fire on title/cover.
Dark Recollections by Chris Philbrook - 06.20.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 4. Repeat Day (June 3): Read a book where the first letter of the author's first and last name are the same (Ex: Lora Leigh, Julie James, Shannon Stacey) OR the first letters of words in the title are the same. You can ignore a, an & the if you wish. (Ex: Ella Enchanted, Hush, Hush, Pride and Prejudice) Gruesomely Grimm Zombie Tales by T.W. Brown - 06.08.2014 (★★★★)
5. Summer Solstice: Read a book with a bright cover using light blue or green or yellows or white color Rebirth by Sophie Littlefield
6. Sixth Month: Read a book that is #6 in a series or has Six in title or has six words in title. Blood Rites by Jim Butcher
✔ 7. International Fairy Day (June 24): Read a book that has fae, fairies or a book with "Magic" Genre or a book which has the word "Magic" in title. Death Masks by Jim Butcher - 06.20.2014 (★★★★★)
✔ 8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Read a book where the main theme is marriage i.e features a marriage of convenience, couple that is already married etc. Time of Death: Induction by Shana Festa - 06.07.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 9. Dare Day (June 1): Read a book that is outside your comfort zone (like genre) or a book from a new-to-you author. The Wake of the Dragon: A Steampunk Adventure by Jaq D. Hawkins - 06.06.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. No Strings Attached by Nicolette Day - 06.09.2014 (★★★★)
Read: 9/?1.'J' is for June: Butterfly Hunter by Julie Bozza 6.23 ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Ty: Aaron 6.7 ★★★★★
3. Geography: Bound 6.19 ★★★★☆
4. Repeat Day (June 3): Casting Call 6.10 ★★★☆☆
5. Summer Solstice: Witness 6.24 ★★★★☆
6. Sixth Month: Like a Sparrow Through the Heart
7. International Fairy Day (June 24): Magic of Dooros 6.21 ★★★☆☆
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: The Gladiator's Master 6.20 ★★★☆☆
9. Dare Day (June 1): Cheating Chance 6.4 ★★★★☆
10. Reader's Choice: Karma Bites 6.2 ★★★★☆
Romance Readers Reading Challenges - 2014 June Monthly Challenge 10/10 read FINISHED - 6/21/2014! :)
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' . Dangerous Ground finished 6/15/2014
2. Member of the Month - Ty: Ty has been a member of the RRRC since February 2012. Link to Ty's shelves. Please read a book from any of Ty's shelves or a book published in 2012 or a book published in February of any year . A Rose is a Rose finished 6/4/2014
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Indonesia.
Fun Facts:
- Indonesia is made of 17,508 islands of which only 6000 are inhabited by people (which means great beaches)
- Indonesia is known for its rich Biodiversity - second only to Brazil.
- Indonesia is also part of Pacific Ring of Fire, volcano Group.
Read a book that has a beach on the cover or a book with animals or a book with fire on title/cover . The Firecracker and the Rocket 6/2/2014
4. Repeat Day (June 3): Read a book where the first letter of the author's first and last name are the same (Ex: Lora Leigh, Julie James, Shannon Stacey) OR the first letters of words in the title are the same . You can ignore a, an & the if you wish. (Ex: Ella Enchanted, Hush, Hush, Pride and Prejudice) Birthday Burglar finished 6/1/2014
5. Summer Solstice: Read a book with summer in title or takes place during Summer or with a bright cover using light blue or green or yellows or white color Of Dreams and Ceremonies finished 6/9/2014
6. Sixth Month: Read a book that is #6 in a series or has Six in title or has six words in title . The Secret to a Perfect Latke finished 6/1/2014
7. International Fairy Day (June 24): Read a book that has fae, fairies or a book with "Magic" Genre or a book which has the word "Magic" in title . Magic & Mischief finished 6/13/2014
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Read a book where the main theme is marriage i.e features a marriage of convenience , couple that is already married etc. His Convenient Husband finished 6/21/2014
9. Dare Day (June 1): Read a book that is outside your comfort zone (like genre) or a book from a new-to-you author . Twelve Tasks finished 6/2/2014
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice All Of Me finished 6/13/2014
10/10 Read1.'J' is for June: Jordan Hawk Stormhaven ★★★★ 6/20
2. Member of the Month - published in 2012 Who We Are ★★★★ 6/15
3. Geography: The Art of Breathing ★★★★★ 6/16
4. Repeat Day (June 3): Just What the Truth Is ★★★★ 6/14
5. Summer Solstice: Cross & Crown ★★★★★ 6/7
6. Sixth Month: #6 in a series Iron Cross ★★★★ 6/20
7. International Fairy Day (June 24): Necropolis ★★★★★ 6/21
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Still ★★★ 6/4
9. Dare Day (June 1):new-to-you author. The Zero Knot ★★★★★ 6/9
10. Reader's Choice: Three's Company★★★★ 6/7
8 of 10 complete!June 2014 RRRC Monthly Challenge
✔1.'J' is for June: Jade's Treasure – Ana Krista Johnson
---Read 06.09 ★★★1/22. Member of the Month - Ty: Rules of Negotiation – Inara Scott (pubbed Feb 2012)
✔3. Geography: Ring of Fire – Heather Huffman (Fire in title)
---Read 06.18 ★★★✔4. Repeat Day (June 3): All He Ever Dreamed – Shannon Stacey
---Read 06.07 ★★★★✔5. Summer Solstice: Natural Born Charmer – Susan Elizabeth Phillips (takes place early summer)
---Read 06.06 ★★★★✔6. Sixth Month: Forever and a Day – Jill Shalvis (#6 in Lucky Harbor series)
---Read 06.11 ★★★★7. International Fairy Day (June 24): Fairytale – Maggie Shayne (fairies!)
✔8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Listed – Noelle Adams (marriage of convenience)
---Read 06.15 ★★★★★✔9. Dare Day (June 1): Oceans Between Us – Helen Scott Taylor (new author to me)
---Read 06.01 ★★★1/2✔10. Reader's Choice: The Untamed Mackenzie – Jennifer Ashley
---Read 06.20 ★★★★★
RRRC 2014 June Monthly Challenge Duration: June 1 to June 30, 2014
Read: 9/10
✔ 1.'J' is for June: John L. Monk's Kick - 06.13.2014 (★★★★★)
✔ 2. Member of the Month - Ty: Ty has been a member of the RRRC since February 2012. Please read a book published in February of any year. A Taste for a Mate by Carrie Ann Ryan- 06.15.2014 (★★★)
✔ 3. Geography: Indonesia.
Fun Facts:
- Indonesia is made of 17,508 islands of which only 6000 are inhabited by people (which means great beaches)
- Indonesia is known for its rich Biodiversity - second only to Brazil.
- Indonesia is also part of Pacific Ring of Fire, volcano Group.
Read a book with fire on title/cover.
Dark Recollections by Chris Philbrook - 06.20.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 4. Repeat Day (June 3): Read a book where the first letter of the author's first and last name are the same (Ex: Lora Leigh, Julie James, Shannon Stacey) OR the first letters of words in the title are the same. You can ignore a, an & the if you wish. (Ex: Ella Enchanted, Hush, Hush, Pride and Prejudice) Gruesomely Grimm Zombie Tales by T.W. Brown - 06.08.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 5. Summer Solstice: Read a book with a bright cover using light blue or green or yellows or white color Rebirth by Sophie Littlefield - 06.22.2014 (★★★★)
6. Sixth Month: Read a book that is #6 in a series or has Six in title or has six words in title. Blood Rites by Jim Butcher
✔ 7. International Fairy Day (June 24): Read a book that has fae, fairies or a book with "Magic" Genre or a book which has the word "Magic" in title. Death Masks by Jim Butcher - 06.20.2014 (★★★★★)
✔ 8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Read a book where the main theme is marriage i.e features a marriage of convenience, couple that is already married etc. Time of Death: Induction by Shana Festa - 06.07.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 9. Dare Day (June 1): Read a book that is outside your comfort zone (like genre) or a book from a new-to-you author. The Wake of the Dragon: A Steampunk Adventure by Jaq D. Hawkins - 06.06.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. No Strings Attached by Nicolette Day - 06.09.2014 (★★★★)
RRRC Monthly Challenge - June Congrats to all finishers so far! :)
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June ChallengeDuration 01/06/14 - 30/06/14
Progress 08/08
✔ 1.'J' is for June: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Banishing the Dark / Jenn Bennett (15/06/14)
✔ 2. Member of the Month - Ty: Read a book published in 2012
Western Ties by Mari Carr & Jayne Rylon (06/06/14)
✔ 3. Geography: Read a book with fire on the cover.
Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop (07/06/14)
✔ 4. Repeat Day (June 3): Read a book where the first letter of the author's first and last name are the same
Inked Armor by Helena Hunting (12/06/14
✔ 5. Summer Solstice: Read a book that takes place during Summer
Love, In English / Karina Halle (13/06/14)
✔ 6. Sixth Month: Read a book that has six words in title.
The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden by Jessica Sorensen (20/06/14)
✔ 7. International Fairy Day: Read a book that has fae
A Shiver of Light by Laurell K. Hamilton (03/06/14)
✔ 8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Read a book where the main couple is already married
Pia Saves the Day (22/06/14)
✔ 9. Dare Day: Read a book from a new-to-you author.
Obsession by Debra Webb (14/06/14)
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
The Saint by Tiffany Reisz (04/06/14)
** COMPLETED 22nd June 2014**
8/105. Summer Solstice: Light Blue/White - Suicide Point
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Numbers Game
Read = 3 / 5
1. 'J' is for June: Selling Scarlett by Ella James read 6/3/14 ★★★
2. Member of the Month - Ty: Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale
4. Repeat Day (June 4): Buried Treasures by Mary Manners
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: The Unwanted Wife by Natasha Anders read 6/22/14 ★★
10. Reader's Choice: Carolina Man by Virginia Kantra read 6/12/14 ★★★★
2014 June Monthly Challenge8/10 Completed
01. 'J' is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
02. Member of the Month ~ Ty: Ty has been a member of the RRRC since February 2012. Please read a book from any of Ty's shelves or a book published in 2012 or a book published in February of any year.
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Indonesia.
Read a book that has a beach on the cover or a book with animals or a book with fire on title/cover.
The Sweetheart Bargain by Shirley Jump
OR
Fireside by Susan Wiggs
04. Repeat Day (June 3): Read a book where the first letter of the author's first and last name are the same. OR the first letters of words in the title are the same. You can ignore a, an & the if you wish.
05. Summer Solstice: Read a book with summer in title or takes place during Summer or with a bright cover using light blue or green or yellows or white color.
06. Sixth Month: Read a book that is #6 in a series or has Six in title or has six words in title.
07. International Fairy Day (June 24): Read a book that has fae, fairies or a book with "Magic" Genre or a book which has the word "Magic" in title.
08. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Read a book where the main theme is marriage i.e features a marriage of convenience, couple that is already married etc.
A Matter of Class by Mary Balogh
OR
Montana Bride by Jillian Hart
OR
No One But You by Leigh Greenwood
09. Dare Day (June 1): Read a book that is outside your comfort zone (like genre) or a book from a new-to-you author.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
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Read 10/101.'J' is for June: Jill Shalvis - Always On My Mind, 6/12/2014, ★★★1/2
2.Member of the Month - Ty: (published in 2012) Hell on Wheels, 6/13/2014, ★★★
3.Geography: Beach House Beginnings, 6/1/2014, ★★
4.Repeat Day (June 3): (the first letters of words in the title are the same) Tangled Threads, 6/9/2014, ★★★
5.Summer Solstice: Sea Swept, 6/17/2014, ★★1/2
6.Sixth Month: (I-team series #6) Striking Distance, 6/7/2014, ★★★
7.International Fairy Day(June 24): ("Magic" Genre) A Wizard of Earthsea, 6/3/2014, ★★★
8.Juno, Goddess of Marriage: (mated couple) Trusted Bond, 6/6/2014, ★★★
9.Dare Day(June 1): (outside my comfort zone - genre history) Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West, 6/23/2014, ★★★★
10.Reader's Choice: Armed & Dangerous, 6/10/2014, ★★★1/2
Congrats to all the other finishers!8/8 Read - Complete
J for June:
Hi Ty!
Indonesia:
Repeat Day:
Sixth Month:
Fairy Day:
Dare Day:
My Choice:
Unread: All Done!
Read:
8/101.'J' is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
The Sum of All Kisses - Julia Quinn (Avon - Nov 2013) - June 52. Member of the Month - Ty: Ty has been a member of the RRRC since February 2012. Link to Ty's shelves. Please read a book from any of Ty's shelves or a book published in 2012 or a book published in February of any year.
His Mistress by Christmas - Victoria Alexander (Zebra - Sept 2012) - June 33. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Indonesia.
Fun Facts:
- Indonesia is made of 17,508 islands of which only 6000 are inhabited by people (which means great beaches)
- Indonesia is known for its rich Biodiversity - second only to Brazil.
- Indonesia is also part of Pacific Ring of Fire, volcano Group.
Read a book that has a beach on the cover or a book with animals or a book with fire on title/cover.
A Sinful Seduction - Elizabeth Lane (HD #2310 - June 2014) (African safari) - June 14. Repeat Day (June 3): Read a book where the first letter of the author's first and last name are the same (Ex: Lora Leigh, Julie James, Shannon Stacey) OR the first letters of words in the title are the same. You can ignore a, an & the if you wish. (Ex: Ella Enchanted, Hush, Hush, Pride and Prejudice)
Dicing with the Dangerous Lord - Margaret McPhee (HH #1125 - Feb 2013) - June 45. Summer Solstice: Read a book with summer in title or takes place during Summer or with a bright cover using light blue or green or yellows or white color
Somebody to Love - Lori Wilde (Avon - Jan 2014) (summer) - June 136. Sixth Month: Read a book that is #6 in a series or has Six in title or has six words in title.
The Last Cowboy Standing - Barbara Dunlop (HD #2303 - May 2014) (6th book) - June 247. International Fairy Day (June 24): Read a book that has fae, fairies or a book with "Magic" Genre or a book which has the word "Magic" in title.
Shadow Spell - Nora Roberts (Berkley - Mar 2014) (magick) - June 188. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Read a book where the main theme is marriage i.e features a marriage of convenience, couple that is already married etc.
9. Dare Day (June 1): Read a book that is outside your comfort zone (like genre) or a book from a new-to-you author.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Outlander - Diana Gabaldon (Dell - June 1992) - June 11
2014 JUNE MONTHLY CHALLENGE4/8
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'.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
2. Member of the Month - Ty: Ty has been a member of the RRRC since February 2012. Link to Ty's shelves. Please read a book from any of Ty's shelves or a book published in 2012 or a book published in February of any year.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Indonesia.
Fun Facts:
- Indonesia is made of 17,508 islands of which only 6000 are inhabited by people (which means great beaches)
- Indonesia is known for its rich Biodiversity - second only to Brazil.
- Indonesia is also part of Pacific Ring of Fire, volcano Group.
Read a book that has a beach on the cover or a book with animals or a book with fire on title/cover.
4. Repeat Day (June 3): Read a book where the first letter of the author's first and last name are the same (Ex: Lora Leigh, Julie James, Shannon Stacey) OR the first letters of words in the title are the same. You can ignore a, an & the if you wish. (Ex: Ella Enchanted, Hush, Hush, Pride and Prejudice)
Father Found by Judith Arnold
5. Summer Solstice: Read a book with summer in title or takes place during Summer or with a bright cover using light blue or green or yellows or white color
Keep Quiet by Lisa Scottoline
6. Sixth Month: Read a book that is #6 in a series or has Six in title or has six words in title.
7. International Fairy Day (June 24): Read a book that has fae, fairies or a book with "Magic" Genre or a book which has the word "Magic" in title.
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Read a book where the main theme is marriage i.e features a marriage of convenience, couple that is already married etc.
Sweet Salt Air by Barbara Delinsky (about two friends, one struggling in her marriage, especially when she discovers her friends secret that could destroy her marriage)
9. Dare Day (June 1): Read a book that is outside your comfort zone (like genre) or a book from a new-to-you author.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Challenge Duration: June 1 to June 30, 2014
Read: 10/10 ~~ DONE!!1.'J' is for June: Butterfly Hunter by Julie Bozza 6.23 ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Ty: Aaron 6.7 ★★★★★
3. Geography: Bound 6.19 ★★★★☆
4. Repeat Day (June 3): Cheating Chance 6.4 ★★★★☆
5. Summer Solstice: Witness 6.24 ★★★★☆
6. Sixth Month: Casting Call 6.10 ★★★☆☆
7. International Fairy Day (June 24): Magic of Dooros 6.21 ★★★☆☆
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: The Gladiator's Master 6.20 ★★★☆☆
9. Dare Day (June 1): Mr. Jaguar 6.11 ★★★★☆
10. Reader's Choice: Karma Bites 6.2 ★★★★☆
June 2014 Challenge 8/8 DONE
1.'J' is for June:
2. Member of the Month - SKIP
3. Geography: SKIP
4. Repeat Day (June 3):
5. Summer Solstice:
6. Sixth Month:
7. International Fairy Day (June 24):
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage:
9. Dare Day (June 1):
10. Reader's Choice:
9/105. Summer Solstice: Light Blue/White - Keep Swimming
June 2014 ChallengeCompleted: 9/10
1. 'J' is for June: The Homecoming by JoAnn Ross 6/18
2. Member of the Month - Ty - (published in 2012): Under a Vampire Moon by Lynsay Sands 6/10
3. Geography - (fire one the cover): Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris 6/13
4. Repeat Day (June 3): Lay Down My Sword And Shield by James Lee Burke 6/25
5. Summer Solstice - (blue, white, green and yellow cover):Broken by Kelly Elliott 6/8
6. Sixth Month - (6th in series):Without Fail by Lee Child 6/18
7. International Fairy Day (June 24): Splintered by A.G. Howard 6/6
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9. Dare Day (June 1)- new author: Axel by Harper Sloan 6/18
10. Reader's Choice: Wild Man by Kristen Ashley 6/7
Just one more to go...Read = 4 / 5
1. 'J' is for June: Selling Scarlett by Ella James read 6/3/14 ★★★
2. Member of the Month - Ty: Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale read 6/25/14 ★★★★
4. Repeat Day (June 4): Buried Treasures by Mary Manners
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: The Unwanted Wife by Natasha Anders read 6/22/14 ★★
10. Reader's Choice: Carolina Man by Virginia Kantra read 6/12/14 ★★★★
9/101.'J' is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
The Sum of All Kisses - Julia Quinn (Avon - Nov 2013) - June 52. Member of the Month - Ty: Ty has been a member of the RRRC since February 2012. Link to Ty's shelves. Please read a book from any of Ty's shelves or a book published in 2012 or a book published in February of any year.
His Mistress by Christmas - Victoria Alexander (Zebra - Sept 2012) - June 33. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Indonesia.
Fun Facts:
- Indonesia is made of 17,508 islands of which only 6000 are inhabited by people (which means great beaches)
- Indonesia is known for its rich Biodiversity - second only to Brazil.
- Indonesia is also part of Pacific Ring of Fire, volcano Group.
Read a book that has a beach on the cover or a book with animals or a book with fire on title/cover.
A Sinful Seduction - Elizabeth Lane (HD #2310 - June 2014) (African safari) - June 14. Repeat Day (June 3): Read a book where the first letter of the author's first and last name are the same (Ex: Lora Leigh, Julie James, Shannon Stacey) OR the first letters of words in the title are the same. You can ignore a, an & the if you wish. (Ex: Ella Enchanted, Hush, Hush, Pride and Prejudice)
Dicing with the Dangerous Lord - Margaret McPhee (HH #1125 - Feb 2013) - June 45. Summer Solstice: Read a book with summer in title or takes place during Summer or with a bright cover using light blue or green or yellows or white color
Somebody to Love - Lori Wilde (Avon - Jan 2014) (summer) - June 136. Sixth Month: Read a book that is #6 in a series or has Six in title or has six words in title.
The Last Cowboy Standing - Barbara Dunlop (HD #2303 - May 2014) (6th book) - June 247. International Fairy Day (June 24): Read a book that has fae, fairies or a book with "Magic" Genre or a book which has the word "Magic" in title.
Shadow Spell - Nora Roberts (Berkley - Mar 2014) (magick) - June 188. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Read a book where the main theme is marriage i.e features a marriage of convenience, couple that is already married etc.
9. Dare Day (June 1): Read a book that is outside your comfort zone (like genre) or a book from a new-to-you author.
Dating a Single Dad - Kris Fletcher (HS #1937 - July 2014) (new author) - June 2510. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Outlander - Diana Gabaldon (Dell - June 1992) - June 11
I'm in for 5 this month.Done!
5/5
2014 June Monthly ChallengeDuration: June 1- June 31
10/10 Read, All Done!!
1. "J" is for...:
2. Plundering Ty's Shelves!!:
3. Indonesian Fire:
4. Repeat Day:
5. Summer Solstice:
6. Sixth Month:
7. Fairy Magic:
8. Goddess of Marriage:
9. I Double Dare Ya!:
10. It's My Party!:
2014 June Monthly Challenge9/10 Completed
01. 'J' is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
02. Member of the Month ~ Ty: Ty has been a member of the RRRC since February 2012. Please read a book from any of Ty's shelves or a book published in 2012 or a book published in February of any year.
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Indonesia.
Read a book that has a beach on the cover or a book with animals or a book with fire on title/cover.
The Sweetheart Bargain by Shirley Jump
OR
Fireside by Susan Wiggs
04. Repeat Day (June 3): Read a book where the first letter of the author's first and last name are the same. OR the first letters of words in the title are the same. You can ignore a, an & the if you wish.
05. Summer Solstice: Read a book with summer in title or takes place during Summer or with a bright cover using light blue or green or yellows or white color.
06. Sixth Month: Read a book that is #6 in a series or has Six in title or has six words in title.
07. International Fairy Day (June 24): Read a book that has fae, fairies or a book with "Magic" Genre or a book which has the word "Magic" in title.
08. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Read a book where the main theme is marriage i.e features a marriage of convenience, couple that is already married etc.
09. Dare Day (June 1): Read a book that is outside your comfort zone (like genre) or a book from a new-to-you author.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
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COMPLETE!! Congrats to all finishers :-)June 2014 RRRC Monthly Challenge
✔1.'J' is for June: Jade's Treasure – Ana Krista Johnson
-- Read 06.09 ★★★1/2
✔2. Member of the Month - Ty: Rules of Negotiation – Inara Scott (pubbed Feb 2012)
-- Read 06.24 ★★★★
✔3. Geography: Ring of Fire – Heather Huffman (Fire in title)
-- Read 06.18 ★★★
✔4. Repeat Day (June 3): All He Ever Dreamed – Shannon Stacey
-- Read 06.07 ★★★★
✔5. Summer Solstice: Natural Born Charmer – Susan Elizabeth Phillips (early summer)
-- Read 06.06 ★★★★
✔6. Sixth Month: Forever and a Day – Jill Shalvis (#6 in Lucky Harbor series)
-- Read 06.11 ★★★★
✔7. International Fairy Day (June 24): Fairytale – Maggie Shayne (fairies!)
-- Read 06.23 ★★★★
✔8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Listed – Noelle Adams (marriage of convenience)
-- Read 06.15 ★★★★★
✔9. Dare Day (June 1): Oceans Between Us – Helen Scott Taylor (new author to me)
-- Read 06.01 ★★★1/2
✔10. Reader's Choice: The Untamed Mackenzie – Jennifer Ashley
-- Read 06.20 ★★★★★
One more to go…RRRC Monthly Challenge
June 1-30, 2014
7/8
1. Starts with 'J': Jennifer McQuiston: Moonlight On My Mind
√ 2. Published in 2012: The Duchess of Love by Sally MacKenzie - 6.18
√ 3. Beach on the cover: Beach House No. 9 by Christie Ridgway - 6.09
√ 4. Repeat Day: The Masterful Mr. Montague by Stephanie Laurens - 6.24
√ 5. Summer in Title: Summer Is for Lovers by Jennifer McQuiston - 6.17
6. Six words in title: Between the Devil and Ian Eversea by Julie Anne Long
√ 7. Magic in Title: For the Love of Magic by Janet Chapman - 6.26
8. Main Theme is Marriage: A Matter of Class by Mary Balogh
√ 9. New-to-me Author: Diane Farr: The Fortune Hunter - 6.20
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness - 6.08
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'.
The Sum of All Kisses - Julia Quinn (Avon - Nov 2013) - June 52. Member of the Month - Ty: Ty has been a member of the RRRC since February 2012. Link to Ty's shelves. Please read a book from any of Ty's shelves or a book published in 2012 or a book published in February of any year.
His Mistress by Christmas - Victoria Alexander (Zebra - Sept 2012) - June 33. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Indonesia.
Fun Facts:
- Indonesia is made of 17,508 islands of which only 6000 are inhabited by people (which means great beaches)
- Indonesia is known for its rich Biodiversity - second only to Brazil.
- Indonesia is also part of Pacific Ring of Fire, volcano Group.
Read a book that has a beach on the cover or a book with animals or a book with fire on title/cover.
A Sinful Seduction - Elizabeth Lane (HD #2310 - June 2014) (African safari) - June 14. Repeat Day (June 3): Read a book where the first letter of the author's first and last name are the same (Ex: Lora Leigh, Julie James, Shannon Stacey) OR the first letters of words in the title are the same. You can ignore a, an & the if you wish. (Ex: Ella Enchanted, Hush, Hush, Pride and Prejudice)
Dicing with the Dangerous Lord - Margaret McPhee (HH #1125 - Feb 2013) - June 45. Summer Solstice: Read a book with summer in title or takes place during Summer or with a bright cover using light blue or green or yellows or white color
Somebody to Love - Lori Wilde (Avon - Jan 2014) (summer) - June 136. Sixth Month: Read a book that is #6 in a series or has Six in title or has six words in title.
The Last Cowboy Standing - Barbara Dunlop (HD #2303 - May 2014) (6th book) - June 247. International Fairy Day (June 24): Read a book that has fae, fairies or a book with "Magic" Genre or a book which has the word "Magic" in title.
Shadow Spell - Nora Roberts (Berkley - Mar 2014) (magick) - June 188. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Read a book where the main theme is marriage i.e features a marriage of convenience, couple that is already married etc.
The Sheikh's Son - Kristi Gold (HD #2313 - July 2014) (pretend marriage) - June 269. Dare Day (June 1): Read a book that is outside your comfort zone (like genre) or a book from a new-to-you author.
Dating a Single Dad - Kris Fletcher (HS #1937 - July 2014) (new author) - June 2510. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Outlander - Diana Gabaldon (Dell - June 1992) - June 11
I'VE COMPLETED THE CHALLENGE SEE MESSAGE #45
I finished my Challenge June 2014 RRRC Monthly Challenge
6/1/2014-6/30/2014
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
5/5--6/26/14
Jenna’s Cowboy—Sharon Gillenwater—6/17/14
Her Mad Hatter—Marie Hall—6/19/14
The Alpha’s Mark—Chloe Cassidy—6/20/14
Mail Order Mayhem—Kirsten Osbourne—6/20/14
Smokin’ Seventeen—Janet Evanovich—6/26/14
RRRC 2014 June Monthly Challenge Duration: June 1 to June 30, 2014
Read: 10/10
Done! Whoo! Whoo!
✔ 1.'J' is for June: John L. Monk's Kick - 06.13.2014 (★★★★★)
✔ 2. Member of the Month - Ty: Ty has been a member of the RRRC since February 2012. Please read a book published in February of any year. A Taste for a Mate by Carrie Ann Ryan- 06.15.2014 (★★★)
✔ 3. Geography: Indonesia.
Fun Facts:
- Indonesia is made of 17,508 islands of which only 6000 are inhabited by people (which means great beaches)
- Indonesia is known for its rich Biodiversity - second only to Brazil.
- Indonesia is also part of Pacific Ring of Fire, volcano Group.
Read a book with fire on title/cover.
Dark Recollections by Chris Philbrook - 06.20.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 4. Repeat Day (June 3): Read a book where the first letter of the author's first and last name are the same (Ex: Lora Leigh, Julie James, Shannon Stacey) OR the first letters of words in the title are the same. You can ignore a, an & the if you wish. (Ex: Ella Enchanted, Hush, Hush, Pride and Prejudice) Gruesomely Grimm Zombie Tales by T.W. Brown - 06.08.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 5. Summer Solstice: Read a book with a bright cover using light blue or green or yellows or white color Rebirth by Sophie Littlefield - 06.22.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 6. Sixth Month: Read a book that is #6 in a series or has Six in title or has six words in title. Blood Rites by Jim Butcher - 06.27.2014 (★★★)
✔ 7. International Fairy Day (June 24): Read a book that has fae, fairies or a book with "Magic" Genre or a book which has the word "Magic" in title. Death Masks by Jim Butcher - 06.20.2014 (★★★★★)
✔ 8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Read a book where the main theme is marriage i.e features a marriage of convenience, couple that is already married etc. Time of Death: Induction by Shana Festa - 06.07.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 9. Dare Day (June 1): Read a book that is outside your comfort zone (like genre) or a book from a new-to-you author. The Wake of the Dragon: A Steampunk Adventure by Jaq D. Hawkins - 06.06.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. No Strings Attached by Nicolette Day - 06.09.2014 (★★★★)
Made my 8 - might be able to try for one more…RRRC Monthly Challenge
June 1-30, 2014
8/8
1. Starts with 'J': Jennifer McQuiston: Moonlight On My Mind
√ 2. Published in 2012: The Duchess of Love by Sally MacKenzie - 6.18
√ 3. Beach on the cover: Beach House No. 9 by Christie Ridgway - 6.09
√ 4. Repeat Day: The Masterful Mr. Montague by Stephanie Laurens - 6.24
√ 5. Summer in Title: Summer Is for Lovers by Jennifer McQuiston - 6.17
6. Six words in title: Between the Devil and Ian Eversea by Julie Anne Long
√ 7. Magic in Title: For the Love of Magic by Janet Chapman - 6.26
√ 8. Main Theme is Marriage: A Matter of Class by Mary Balogh - 6.27
√ 9. New-to-me Author: Diane Farr: The Fortune Hunter - 6.20
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness - 6.08
RRRC 2014 June Monthly Challenge Duration: June 1, 2014 - June 30, 2014
10/10 Read
Challenge Complete 06.26.14
1.'J' is for June: Jenny Pox by J.L. Bryan, 06.24.14 ★★★
2. Member of the Month - Ty: Pub. 2012, Tricked by Kevin Hearne, 06.10.14 ★★★★★
3. Geography: Summer of Fire by Linda Jacobs, 06.10.14 ★★★
4. Repeat Day: Twice Tempted by a Rogue by Tessa Dare, 06.19.14 ★★★★
5. Summer Solstice: Summer Desserts by Nora Roberts, 06.26.14 ★★★★
6. Sixth Month: Agatha Raisin and the Terrible Tourist by M.C. Beaton, 06.02.14 ★★★
7. International Fairy Day: Chasing Magic by Stacia Kane, 06.22.14 ★★★★★
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Night Broken by Patricia Briggs, 06.18.14 ★★★★★
9. Dare Day: Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea by Barbara Demick, 06.07.14 ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: At the King's Pleasure by Kate Emerson, 06.06.14 ★★★★★
Done!Read = 5 / 5
1. 'J' is for June: Selling Scarlett by Ella James read 6/3/14 ★★★
2. Member of the Month - Ty: Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale read 6/25/14 ★★★★
4. Repeat Day (June 4): Buried Treasures by Mary Manners read 6/27/14 ★★★
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: The Unwanted Wife by Natasha Anders read 6/22/14 ★★
10. Reader's Choice: Carolina Man by Virginia Kantra read 6/12/14 ★★★★
Finished 6/27/14
I'm finished challenge my post is under message 45
7/7 Completed!I'm hoping to finish one more
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 - 6/16 ★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Ty: Ty has been a member of the RRRC since February 2012. Link to Ty's shelves. Please read a book from any of Ty's shelves or a book published in 2012 or a book published in February of any year.
Clockwork Angel - 6/17 ★★★★
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Indonesia.
Read a book that has a beach on the cover or a book with animals or a book with fire on title/cover.
4. Repeat Day (June 3): Read a book where the first letter of the author's first and last name are the same (Ex: Lora Leigh, Julie James, Shannon Stacey) OR the first letters of words in the title are the same. You can ignore a, an & the if you wish. (Ex: Ella Enchanted, Hush, Hush, Pride and Prejudice)
Faith & Fidelity - 6/5 ★★★
5. Summer Solstice: Read a book with summer in title or takes place during Summer or with a bright cover using light blue or green or yellows or white color
Cross & Crown - 6/14 ★★★★
6. Sixth Month: Read a book that is #6 in a series or has Six in title or has six words in title.
7. International Fairy Day (June 24): Read a book that has fae, fairies or a book with "Magic" Genre or a book which has the word "Magic" in title.
City of Heavenly Fire - 6/11 ★★★★★
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Read a book where the main theme is marriage i.e features a marriage of convenience, couple that is already married etc.
9. Dare Day (June 1): Read a book that is outside your comfort zone (like genre) or a book from a new-to-you author.
The Fault in Our Stars - 6/3 ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Losing Hope - 6/6 ★★★★
June Monthly ChallengeI'm in for all 10! I'll post as I go, or more likely when I finish...
10 of 10. Updated 6.28.14 Finally DONE!!
1. 'J' is for June: Hope Smolders by Jaci Burton 6.11.14
2. Member of the Month - Ty: The Lady Most Willing...: A Novel in Three Parts by Julia Quinn, Eloisa James and Connie Brockway 6.11.14
3. Geography - Indonesia: No Strings Attached by Jaci Burton 6.15.14
4. Repeat Day (June 3): Island Fever by Shelli Stevens 6.10.14
5. Summer Solstice: Hope Flames by Jaci Burton 6.24.14
6. Sixth Month: Saturday Night Special by Mari Carr 6.13.14
7. International Fairy Day (June 24): Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole 6.10.14
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb 6.14.14
9. Dare Day (June 1): How to Knit a Wild Bikini by Christie Ridgway 6.28.14
Reader's Choice: Fall from India Place by Samantha Young 6.10.14
Congratulations to all the finishers!!
Congratulations to all the finishers!!
8/10 read1. J is for June: JM Stone -
2. Member of the Month - Ty:
3. Geography:
4. Repeat Day: Shameless
5. Summer Solstice:
6. Sixth Month:
7. International Fairy Day:
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: The Bride
9. Dare Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
2014 June Monthly ChallengeCongratulations to all of the finishers!!!
10/10 Completed
01. 'J' is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
02. Member of the Month ~ Ty: Ty has been a member of the RRRC since February 2012. Please read a book from any of Ty's shelves or a book published in 2012 or a book published in February of any year.
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Indonesia.
Read a book that has a beach on the cover or a book with animals or a book with fire on title/cover.
04. Repeat Day (June 3): Read a book where the first letter of the author's first and last name are the same. OR the first letters of words in the title are the same. You can ignore a, an & the if you wish.
05. Summer Solstice: Read a book with summer in title or takes place during Summer or with a bright cover using light blue or green or yellows or white color.
06. Sixth Month: Read a book that is #6 in a series or has Six in title or has six words in title.
07. International Fairy Day (June 24): Read a book that has fae, fairies or a book with "Magic" Genre or a book which has the word "Magic" in title.
08. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Read a book where the main theme is marriage i.e features a marriage of convenience, couple that is already married etc.
09. Dare Day (June 1): Read a book that is outside your comfort zone (like genre) or a book from a new-to-you author.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Done! With a day to spare! :)2014 June Monthly Challenge
Duration: June 1- June 31
Completed: 10/10
1.'J' is for June:
Bared for Her Bear by: Jenika Snow 6/13 ***
2. Member of the Month - Ty:
The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie 6/18 ***
3. Geography:
Wolf at the Door 6/23 ****
4. Repeat Day (June 3):
Five Ways 'til Sunday by: Delilah Devlin 6/1 **
5. Summer Solstice:
In Bed with Mr. Wrong 6/22 ***
6. Sixth Month:
Vengeance in Death 6/12 ****
7. International Fairy Day (June 24):
Night Broken 6/29 ****
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage:
The Prize 6/22 ***
9. Dare Day (June 1):
Undeniable 6/10 **
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Devil's Game 6/15 ****
To Read:
Finished:
Romance Readers Reading Challenges2014 June Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
Duration: 6/1/2014 - 6/30/2014
10/10 Complete Jun 29
1.'J' is for June: Jamie Craig, Stealing West Jun 4 ★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Ty: 2012 Dirty Hero Jun 29 ★★★
3. Geography: Three's Company Jun 5 ★★★★
4. Repeat Day (June 3): Charlie Cochrane, Lessons in Power Jun 1 ★★★★★
5. Summer Solstice: Hanging Loose Jun 2 ★★★★
6. Sixth Month: Got Your Six Jun 22 ★★★★
7. International Fairy Day (June 24): Into the Wind Jun 21 ★★★★
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Black Sheep Jun 4 ★★★★★
9. Dare Day (June 1): Sand & Water Jun 13 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Cross & Crown Jun 11 ★★★★★
10/10 - Done!!
JUNE10 of 10 Complete!
√ 1. “J”: Wild Wolf by Jennifer Ashley – 6/19
√ 2. Hello Ty!: Lick by Kylie Scott – 6/22
√ 3. Indonesia: Hope Ignites by Jaci Burton (animals) – 6/29
√ 4. Repeat Day: Loving Lies by Lora Leigh – 6/26
√ 5. Summer Solstice: Something About Emmaline by Elizabeth Boyle (summer) – 6/10
√ 6. Sixth Month: The Bad Boy Billionaire's Wicked Arrangement by Maya Rodale – 6/21
√ 7. International Fairy Day: Swallowing Darkness by Laurell K. Hamilton – 6/7
√ 8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: It Happened One Wedding by Julie James – 6/17
√ 9. Dare Day: A Town Called Valentine by Emma Cane (new author) – 6/5
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Night Broken by Patricia Briggs – 6/18
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1.'J' is for June: JL Merrow - Fall Hard6/7/14 ★★★2. Member of the Month (Published in February): Trouble & the Wallflower6/3/14 ★★★★★3. Geography: Beach on cover - Isle of Wishes6/19/14 ★★★4. Repeat Day: First letters of title the same - Firemen, Flames, and Fettuccine6/5/14 ★★★5. Summer Solstice: Light Blue/White - Suicide Point
6. Sixth Month: Six words in title - By the light of the Moon
7. International Fairy Day (June 24): "Magic" in title - The Magic Broom6/6/14 ★★★★8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Numbers Game
9. Dare Day (June 1): New-to-you author - The Morning Star
10. Reader's Choice: Behind the Curtain6/12/14 ★★★★