2016 December Monthly Challenge

[Cerys]

Here we go :) ... 9/10


1. 'D' is for December: Dirty Little Secrets - Liliana Hart 5/12 ✔

2. Happy Anniversary!: Mugs of Love - Norma Jean Karlsson 20/12 ✔

3. Featured Author Challenge: Rockstar Romance - Michael-Scott Earle (Yellow)

4. Winter Solstice: Tracks of Her Tears - Melinda Leigh 1/12 ✔

5. Crossword Puzzle Day: Foxe Tail - Haley Walsh 21/12 ✔

6. Evergreen Day: Dead in Her Tracks - Kendra Elliot 2/12 ✔

7. National Maple Syrup Day: Let it be Me -Barbara Speak 7/12 ✔

8. Human Rights Day: Written in the Scars - Adriana Locke 6/12 ✔

9. Make Up Your Mind Day: Follow Me - Tiffany Snow 9/12 ✔

10. Reader's Choice: How to Hook a Bookworm - Cassie Mae 3/12 ✔


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[Emily]

1. D is for December: Davenport, Fiona-Not-So Temporarily Married 12.3
2. Happy Anniversary! Nico by Sarah Castille 12.8
3. Featured Author Challenge: Lumber and Lace by Lietha Wards 12.5
4. Winter Solstice- Stealing Christmas by Alexa Riley 12.4
5. Crossword Puzzle Day-Chasing Pepper by Glenna Sinclair 12.3
6. Look for an Evergreen Day-My Christmas Gift by CM Steele 12.8
7. National Maple Syrup Day-Sinful by CA Harms 12.2
8. Human Rights Day-Doubl Tap by Lani Lynn Vale 12.18
9. Steele by Stacy Gail 12.10
10. Reader's Choice Sweet Submission by Sasha Gold 12.5

[Donna]

I'm in, but only committing to 3 this month.

[Fran, Moderator]

Welcome to the challenge everyone!

It's December......let the reading begin!

[Ethel]

2016 December Monthly Challenge

1/10 read

[1.12.] 9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day: First Position by Quenby Olson

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1. 'D' is for December: Descended by Rose Devereux
2. Happy Anniversary!: Yes, Please by Willow Summers
3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Beauty And The Bookworm by Nick Pageant
4. December 21- Winter Solstice: Zero Factor by Stacy Gail
5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day-: Untamed Hunger by Cyndi Friberg
6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day: The Billionaire's Voice by J.S. Scott

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.

8. December 10-Human Rights Day: Animus by Ophelia Bell
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10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

[LaurLa]

Read the Month Challenge
December 2016

0 of 10 Complete



1. 'D' is for December:
✧Double Jeopardy - Bobby Hutchinson

2. Happy Anniversary!:
✧Taming Maggie - Peggy Webb ~ pubbed Dec 1985

3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson:
✧The Protector - Marliss Melton ~ yellow on cover

4. December 21- Winter Solstice:
✧Baby, Hold On - Stephanie Webb ~ 78 pp

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day:
✧Sighs Matter - Marianne Stillings ~ tagged mystery

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day:
✧Love me Forever - Donna Fletcher ~ MCs take daily walks in the woods

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day:
✧Not Another New Year's - Christie Ridgway ~ set in USA

8. December 10-Human Rights Day:
✧Ultimate Weapon - Shannon McKenna ~ woman on cover

9. December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day:
✧The Legend of Lyon Redmond - Julie Anne Long ~ love triangle

10. Reader's Choice:
✧Baby, I'm Back - Stephanie Bond

[Amanda A]

2016 December Monthly Challenge
Completed: 0/10


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

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year. Link to member list, beginning with - December 2015

3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Vicki Lewis Thompson, or by any author with her first or last name. Vicki's backlist

Fun Facts about Vicki:
★ She writes romances about nerds, cowboys, and werewolves
★ She is the recipient of RWA’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award
★ She is the author of over 100 books
★ Disneyland is her joy and inspiration
★ She drives a yellow convertible

You may also read a book with a geek/nerd, or a cowboy/cowgirl, or a werewolf character or a romance book that has won any award or a book with over 100 reviews on Goodreads or a book set in California or a book that has the color yellow on the cover.

4. December 21- Winter Solstice- Read a short book or a book set in Winter.

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day- Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something.

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day- Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.

8. December 10-Human Rights Day - Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.

9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day- Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;)

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

[Ethel]

2016 December Monthly Challenge

4/10 read

[1.12.] 9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day: First Position by Quenby Olson
[3.12.] 2. Happy Anniversary!: Yes, Please by Willow Summers
[3.12.] 8. December 10-Human Rights Day: Animus by Ophelia Bell
[4.12.] 1. 'D' is for December: Descended by Rose Devereux

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3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Beauty And The Bookworm by Nick Pageant
4. December 21- Winter Solstice: Zero Factor by Stacy Gail
5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day-: Untamed Hunger by Cyndi Friberg
6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day: The Billionaire's Voice by J.S. Scott

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.
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10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

[Chan]

2016 December Monthly Challenge
Chan's Goal - 5 books

9/10 Completed

1. 'D' is for December: The Darkest Hour

2. Happy Anniversary!: Knight's Mistress ~ Completed Dec. 10, 2016

3. Featured Author Challenge: Crazy Good ~ Completed Dec. 14, 2016

4. December 21- Winter Solstice: Black Ice ~ Completed Dec. 19, 2016

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day: The Unwanted Wife ~ Completed Dec. 11, 2016

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day: Beneath This Ink ~ Completed Dec. 16, 2016

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Anything but Minor ~ Completed Dec. 27, 2016

8. December 10-Human Rights Day – Incandescent ~ Completed Dec. 21, 2016

9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day: Assumption ~ Completed Dec. 6, 2016

10. Reader's Choice: Against the Cage ~ Completed Dec. 4, 2016



Chan's Reviews:

2. Knight's Mistress: 3 Stars - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
3. Crazy Good: 3 Stars https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4. Black Ice: 3 Stars https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
5. The Unwanted Wife: 4 Stars - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
6. Beneath This Ink: 4 Stars - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
7. Anything but Minor: 4 Stars - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
8. Incandescent: 3 Stars - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
9. Assumption: 4 Stars - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
10. Against the Cage: 4 Stars -https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Beth]

I'm in!

2016 December Monthly Challenge
Dec 4: 2/10
Dec 31: 9/10


1. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
Fall of a Philanderer, Carola Dunn 12/4/16


3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Vicki Lewis Thompson,
or by any author with her first or last name. Vicki's backlist

You may also read
or a book with over 100 reviews on Goodreads: All the Little Liars, Charlaine Harris 12/2/16

4. December 21- Winter Solstice- Read a short book or a book set in Winter. 61 Hours, Lee Child 12/15/16 (winter)

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day- Read a mystery The Bloody Tower: A Daisy Dalrymple Mystery, Carola Dunn 12/10/16

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day- Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle. Twin Spica: Volume 12 , Kou Yagimuma 12/26/16 (is this OK? it's a 400+ page manga)

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character. , Gail Jarrow 12/16/16 (US)

8. December 10-Human Rights Day - Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover. , Louis Sachar 12/6/16

9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day- Read a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), A Wanted Man, Lee Child 12/29/16

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! The Talisman Ring, Georgette Heyer 12/1/16

[Fran, Moderator]

December Monthly Challenge
1/3 Read

1. D is for December
2. Happy Anniversary!
3. Featured Author Challenge
4. Winter Solstice- shorter and set in winter- One Snowy Night 12/4
5. Crossword Puzzle Day
6. Look for an Evergreen Day
7. National Maple Syrup Day
8. Human Rights Day
9. Make Up Your Mind Day
10. Reader's Choice

[Bookchaser]

2016 December Monthly Challenge


2/10 Completed

01. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
Moondance Beach by Susan Donovan
OR
Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber
OR
The Deed by Lynsay Sands
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year.
Three Reasons to Wed by Helen Lacey 12/05/16
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book written by Vicki Lewis Thompson, or by any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book with a geek/nerd, or a cowboy/cowgirl, or a werewolf character or a romance book that has won any award or a book with over 100 reviews on Goodreads or a book set in California or a book that has the color yellow on the cover.
Bachelor Father by Vicki Lewis Thompson
OR
A Kiss in the Snow by Susan Mallery
04. Winter Solstice (December 21): Read a short book or a book set in Winter.
From This Moment On by Addison Fox
OR
A Soldier's Heart by Alexis Morgan
OR
A Regency Christmas IV by Mary Balogh
05. Crossword Puzzle Day (December 21): Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something.
Just Good Friends by Rosalind James 12/04/16
06. Look for an Evergreen Day (December 19): Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle.
Hawks Mountain by Elizabeth Sinclair
OR
To Catch a Wife by Lee McKenzie
OR
Whisper Falls by Toni Blake
07. National Maple Syrup Day (December 17): Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.
Leopard's Fury by Christine Feehan
OR
Something Sweeter by Candis Terry
OR
Sweet Stuff by Donna Kauffman
08. Human Rights Day (December 10): Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.
The Baby Truth by Stella Bagwell
09. Make Up Your Mind Day (December 31): Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;)
A Matter of Time by Terri Brisbin
OR
The Knight by Juliana Garnett
OR
Virtual Desire by Ann Lawrence
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Candlelight Christmas by Susan Wiggs


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[Shelby]

RRRC Monthly
December 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016


☑ December - 10/10

1. 'D' is for December - Dom of Las Vegas (12/5) ★★★
2. Happy Anniversary! - Needing A Little Christmas (12/8) ★★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge - The Nerd Who Loved Me (12/9) ★★★★½
4. Winter Solstice - Evan the Virgin Reindeer & His Sexy Buck (12/5) ★★★½
5. Crossword Puzzle Day - Wicked Gentlemen (12/4) ★★★★
6. Look for an Evergreen Day - Winter Wonderland (12/4) ★★★★★
7. National Maple Syrup Day - Without Reservations (12/1) ★★★★★
8. Human Rights Day - Wide Awake (12/16) ★★★½
9. Make Up Your Mind Day - Go Your Own Way (12/16) ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice - Under the Mistletoe (12/20) ★★★½

[Ethel]

2016 December Monthly Challenge

5/10 read

[1.12.] 9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day: First Position by Quenby Olson
[3.12.] 2. Happy Anniversary!: Yes, Please by Willow Summers
[3.12.] 8. December 10-Human Rights Day: Animus by Ophelia Bell
[4.12.] 1. 'D' is for December: Descended by Rose Devereux
[7.12.] 3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Beauty And The Bookworm by Nick Pageant

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4. December 21- Winter Solstice: Zero Factor by Stacy Gail
5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day-: Untamed Hunger by Cyndi Friberg
6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day: The Billionaire's Voice by J.S. Scott

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.
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10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

[Mojca]

10/10


1. 'D' is for December
Rival Forces by D.D. Ayres ✔ 6 Dec

2. Happy Anniversary!
When All The Girls Have Gone by Jayne Ann Krentz ✔ 1 Dec (Danielle's shelf)

3. Featured Author Challenge
Five Go Adventuring Again by Enid Blyton (over 100 reviews) ✔ 6 Dec

4. December 21 - Winter Solstice
The Lurking Fear by H.P. Lovecraft ✔ 5 Dec

5. December 21 - Crossword Puzzle Day
Her Dark Angel by Felicity Heaton (heroine upset with her ex) ✔ 1 Dec

6. December 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day
I Spy a Duke by Erica Monroe (scene in the forest) ✔ 5 Dec

7. December 17 - National Maple Syrup Day
Explosive Forces by D.D. Ayres (set in USA) ✔ 7 Dec

8. December 10 - Human Rights Day
Pursuit by Elle Rush ✔ 7 Dec

9.December 31 - Make Up Your Mind Day
Ares by Felicity Heaton (obnoxious character) ✔ 3 Dec

10. Reader's Choice
Entrap by Elle Rush ✔ 8 Dec

[Fran, Moderator]

Wow Mojca! Congrats!

[Nicole]

Mojca wrote: "10/10

Congrats Mojca!!!

[Kim]

2016 December Monthly Challenge

0/10 Completed

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

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year. Link to member list, beginning with - December 2015

3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Vicki Lewis Thompson, or by any author with her first or last name. Vicki's backlist

Fun Facts about Vicki:
★ She writes romances about nerds, cowboys, and werewolves
★ She is the recipient of RWA’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award
★ She is the author of over 100 books
★ Disneyland is her joy and inspiration
★ She drives a yellow convertible

You may also read a book with a geek/nerd, or a cowboy/cowgirl, or a werewolf character or a romance book that has won any award or a book with over 100 reviews on Goodreads or a book set in California or a book that has the color yellow on the cover.

4. December 21- Winter Solstice- Read a short book or a book set in Winter.

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day- Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something.

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day- Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.

8. December 10-Human Rights Day - Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.

9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day- Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;)

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

[Kim]

2016 December Monthly Challenge

1/10 Completed

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

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year. Link to member list, beginning with - December 2015

3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult 12/4/16

4. December 21- Winter Solstice- Read a short book or a book set in Winter.

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day- Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something.

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day- Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.

Replica by Lauren Oliver

8. December 10-Human Rights Day - Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.

9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day- Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;)

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

Ruined by Amy Tintera

[Bookchaser]

2016 December Monthly Challenge


3/10 Completed

01. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
Moondance Beach by Susan Donovan
OR
Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber
OR
The Deed by Lynsay Sands
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year.
Three Reasons to Wed by Helen Lacey 12/05/16
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book written by Vicki Lewis Thompson, or by any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book with a geek/nerd, or a cowboy/cowgirl, or a werewolf character or a romance book that has won any award or a book with over 100 reviews on Goodreads or a book set in California or a book that has the color yellow on the cover.
Bachelor Father by Vicki Lewis Thompson
OR
A Kiss in the Snow by Susan Mallery
04. Winter Solstice (December 21): Read a short book or a book set in Winter.
A Regency Christmas IV by Mary Balogh 12/08/16
05. Crossword Puzzle Day (December 21): Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something.
Just Good Friends by Rosalind James 12/04/16
06. Look for an Evergreen Day (December 19): Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle.
Hawks Mountain by Elizabeth Sinclair
OR
To Catch a Wife by Lee McKenzie
OR
Whisper Falls by Toni Blake
07. National Maple Syrup Day (December 17): Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.
Leopard's Fury by Christine Feehan
OR
Something Sweeter by Candis Terry
OR
Sweet Stuff by Donna Kauffman
08. Human Rights Day (December 10): Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.
The Baby Truth by Stella Bagwell
09. Make Up Your Mind Day (December 31): Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;)
A Matter of Time by Terri Brisbin
OR
The Knight by Juliana Garnett
OR
Virtual Desire by Ann Lawrence
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Just for Now by Rosalind James
OR
Candlelight Christmas by Susan Wiggs


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[Sandra]

All done!

1 D if for Dec - Blaming Owen - Debby Conrad - 5 DEC
2 Published in Dec - Best Man for Hire - Tawna Fenske - 4 DEC
3 Featured author - Riding Hard - Vicki Lewis Thompson - 5 DEC
4 Short book - The Hottest Guy in Hollywood - Tara Crescent - 8 DEC
5 Mystery - Ice Cream Murder - Leighann Dobbs - 1 DEC
6 Green on cover - Out of the Depths - Geri Foster - 6 DEC
7 Set in USA - Risk - Deborah Bladon - 1 DEC
8 Person on cover - His Heart's Revenge - Jenny Holiday - 2 DEC
9 Rude character - Sugar on the Edge - Sawyer Bennett - 3 DEC
10 Readers choice - Stolen Kisses - Addison Moore - 2 DEC

[Ethel]

2016 December Monthly Challenge

6/10 read

[1.12.] 9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day: First Position by Quenby Olson
[3.12.] 2. Happy Anniversary!: Yes, Please by Willow Summers
[3.12.] 8. December 10-Human Rights Day: Animus by Ophelia Bell
[4.12.] 1. 'D' is for December: Descended by Rose Devereux
[7.12.] 3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Beauty And The Bookworm by Nick Pageant
[8.12.] 4. December 21- Winter Solstice: Zero Factor by Stacy Gail

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5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day-: Untamed Hunger by Cyndi Friberg
6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day: The Billionaire's Voice by J.S. Scott

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.
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10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

[Mojca]

Fran wrote: "Wow Mojca! Congrats!"

Nicole wrote: "Mojca wrote: "10/10

Congrats Mojca!!!"

Thanks, Fran and Nicole.

[Fran, Moderator]

Congrats Sandra! Way to go!

[Krissy]

Finished :) Msg 23

[Ethel]

2016 December Monthly Challenge

8/10 read

[1.12.] 9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day: First Position by Quenby Olson
[3.12.] 2. Happy Anniversary!: Yes, Please by Willow Summers
[3.12.] 8. December 10-Human Rights Day: Animus by Ophelia Bell
[4.12.] 1. 'D' is for December: Descended by Rose Devereux
[7.12.] 3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Beauty And The Bookworm by Nick Pageant
[8.12.] 4. December 21- Winter Solstice: Zero Factor by Stacy Gail
[9.12.] 6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day: The Billionaire's Voice by J.S. Scott
[10.12.] 7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day: A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands

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

[Camille]

December Monthly Challenge
Completed 10/10

1. 'D' is for December: Entertaining Mr Stone by Portia Da Costa, 5 stars, finished 12/9/16
2. Happy Anniversary!: RoomHate by Penelope Ward (Chosen from Mira's bookshelves), 5 stars, finished 12/15/16
3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson:
Stuck-Up Suit by Vi Keeland, 5 stars, finished 12/10/16 (Award winning)
4. December 21- Winter Solstice: Strong, Silent Type by Lorelei James, 4 stars, finished 12/12/16
5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day:Stone Cold by Cheryl Douglas, 2 stars, finished 12/12/16
6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day: Reapers and Bastards Anthology by Joanna Wylde, 4 stars, finished 12/13/16
7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day: Beauty and the Feast by Julia Barrett, 4 stars, finished 12/20/16
8. December 10-Human Rights Day:Beauty And The Bookworm by Nick Pageant, 3 stars, finished 12/6/16
9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day:Mafia Captive by Kitty Thomas, 3 stars, finished 12/13/16
10. Reader's Choice: Cowboy Casanova by Lorelei James, 4 stars, finished 12/11/16

[Bookchaser]

2016 December Monthly Challenge


4/10 Completed

01. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
Moondance Beach by Susan Donovan
OR
Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber
OR
The Deed by Lynsay Sands
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year.
Three Reasons to Wed by Helen Lacey 12/05/16
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book written by Vicki Lewis Thompson, or by any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book with a geek/nerd, or a cowboy/cowgirl, or a werewolf character or a romance book that has won any award or a book with over 100 reviews on Goodreads or a book set in California or a book that has the color yellow on the cover.
Bachelor Father by Vicki Lewis Thompson
OR
A Kiss in the Snow by Susan Mallery
04. Winter Solstice (December 21): Read a short book or a book set in Winter.
A Regency Christmas IV by Mary Balogh 12/08/16
05. Crossword Puzzle Day (December 21): Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something.
Just Good Friends by Rosalind James 12/04/16
06. Look for an Evergreen Day (December 19): Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle.
Hawks Mountain by Elizabeth Sinclair
OR
To Catch a Wife by Lee McKenzie
OR
Whisper Falls by Toni Blake
07. National Maple Syrup Day (December 17): Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.
Leopard's Fury by Christine Feehan
OR
Something Sweeter by Candis Terry
OR
Sweet Stuff by Donna Kauffman
08. Human Rights Day (December 10): Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.
The Baby Truth by Stella Bagwell
09. Make Up Your Mind Day (December 31): Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;)
A Matter of Time by Terri Brisbin
OR
The Knight by Juliana Garnett
OR
Virtual Desire by Ann Lawrence
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Just for Now by Rosalind James 12/11/16


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[Ethel]

2016 December Monthly Challenge

9/10 read

[1.12.] 9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day: First Position by Quenby Olson
[3.12.] 2. Happy Anniversary!: Yes, Please by Willow Summers
[3.12.] 8. December 10-Human Rights Day: Animus by Ophelia Bell
[4.12.] 1. 'D' is for December: Descended by Rose Devereux
[7.12.] 3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Beauty And The Bookworm by Nick Pageant
[8.12.] 4. December 21- Winter Solstice: Zero Factor by Stacy Gail
[9.12.] 6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day: The Billionaire's Voice by J.S. Scott
[10.12.] 7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day: A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands
[11.12.] 10. Reader's Choice: The Seventh Scroll by Wilbur Smith

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5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day-: Untamed Hunger by Cyndi Friberg

[Nicole]

All done! Msg 35 :) No idea how to make that a link :(

[Fran, Moderator]

Congrats Nicole!

If you want to add the link to your challenge post, you can right click on the time of the post, and then click on 'copy link address', and paste it into the new text box.

[Nicole]

Thanks so much Fran! I had fun with this months reading challenge :)

[Georgina]

Finished on #26... I think next year I might do two books for each challenge if I can hahaha

[Ethel]

2016 December Monthly Challenge

10/10 read

Done! :)

[1.12.] 9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day: First Position by Quenby Olson
[3.12.] 2. Happy Anniversary!: Yes, Please by Willow Summers
[3.12.] 8. December 10-Human Rights Day: Animus by Ophelia Bell
[4.12.] 1. 'D' is for December: Descended by Rose Devereux
[7.12.] 3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Beauty And The Bookworm by Nick Pageant
[8.12.] 4. December 21- Winter Solstice: Zero Factor by Stacy Gail
[9.12.] 6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day: The Billionaire's Voice by J.S. Scott
[10.12.] 7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day: A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands
[11.12.] 10. Reader's Choice: The Seventh Scroll by Wilbur Smith
[13.12.] 5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day-: Untamed Hunger by Cyndi Friberg

[Bookchaser]

2016 December Monthly Challenge


5/10 Completed

01. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
Moondance Beach by Susan Donovan
OR
Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber
OR
The Deed by Lynsay Sands
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year.
Three Reasons to Wed by Helen Lacey 12/05/16
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book written by Vicki Lewis Thompson, or by any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book with a geek/nerd, or a cowboy/cowgirl, or a werewolf character or a romance book that has won any award or a book with over 100 reviews on Goodreads or a book set in California or a book that has the color yellow on the cover.
Bachelor Father by Vicki Lewis Thompson
OR
A Kiss in the Snow by Susan Mallery
04. Winter Solstice (December 21): Read a short book or a book set in Winter.
A Regency Christmas IV by Mary Balogh 12/08/16
05. Crossword Puzzle Day (December 21): Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something.
Just Good Friends by Rosalind James 12/04/16
06. Look for an Evergreen Day (December 19): Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle.
Hawks Mountain by Elizabeth Sinclair
OR
To Catch a Wife by Lee McKenzie
OR
Whisper Falls by Toni Blake
07. National Maple Syrup Day (December 17): Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.
Leopard's Fury by Christine Feehan
OR
Something Sweeter by Candis Terry
OR
Sweet Stuff by Donna Kauffman
08. Human Rights Day (December 10): Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.
The Baby Truth by Stella Bagwell
09. Make Up Your Mind Day (December 31): Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;)
The Knight by Juliana Garnett 12/13/16
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Just for Now by Rosalind James 12/11/16


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[Susan]

9/10

1. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
Bound by a Scandalous Secret - Diane Gaston (HH #1308 - Dec 2016) (R) - Dec 6

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year. Link to member list, beginning with - December 2015
A Bravo for Christmas - Christine Rimmer (HSE #2516 - Dec 2016) - Dec 4

3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Vicki Lewis Thompson, or by any author with her first or last name. Vicki's backlist

Fun Facts about Vicki:
★ She writes romances about nerds, cowboys, and werewolves
★ She is the recipient of RWA’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award
★ She is the author of over 100 books
★ Disneyland is her joy and inspiration
★ She drives a yellow convertible

You may also read a book with a geek/nerd, or a cowboy/cowgirl, or a werewolf character or a romance book that has won any award or a book with over 100 reviews on Goodreads or a book set in California or a book that has the color yellow on the cover.
A Maverick and a Half - Marie Ferrarella (HSE #2497 -Sept 2016) (cowboy) - Dec 1

4. December 21- Winter Solstice- Read a short book or a book set in Winter.
Maid Under the Mistletoe - Maureen Child (HD #2487 - Dec 2016) - Dec 9

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day- Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something.
Agent Zero - Lilith Saintcrow (HRS #1865 - Sept 2015) - Dec 8

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day- Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle
Christmas Kiss from the Sheriff - Kathryn Albright (HH #1307 - Dec 2016) (trees) - Dec 7

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.

8. December 10-Human Rights Day - Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.
Maverick vs. Maverick - Shirley Jump (HSE #2504 - Oct 2016) (lawyer) - Dec 2

9. December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day- Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;)
The Importance of Being Alice - Katie MacAlister (Signet - Jan 2015) - Dec 6

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Babycakes - Donna Kauffman (Brava - Nov 2012) - Dec 13


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[Fran, Moderator]

Congrats Georgina and Ethel!!

[JoAnne]

FINSHED
2016 December Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. 'D' is for December:
Read a book that starts with 'D'
A Death in Summer Benjamin Black 12/14/16

2. Happy Anniversary!:
Read a book that was published in December of any year
Snow Belle Jackie Castle 12/3/16

3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson:
A Werewolf in Manhattan Vicki Lewis Thompson 12/12/16

4. December 21- Winter Solstice-
Read a short book or a book set in Winter. 179 pages & set in December
Quick Trick Skye Jordan 12/1/16

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day-
Read a mystery.
When All The Girls Have Gone Jayne Ann Krentz 12/6/16

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day-
Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover,
Greenglass House Kate Milford 12/2/16

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day-
Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' character. BOTH
Rustler's Moon Jodi Thomas 12/7/16

8. December 10-Human Rights Day -
Read a book with a person on the cover.
Victoria Daisy Goodwin 12/11/16

9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day-
Read a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business)
Lone Heart Pass Jodi Thomas 12/7/16

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Killing Floor Lee Child 12/13/16

[Bookchaser]

2016 December Monthly Challenge


6/10 Completed

01. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
Moondance Beach by Susan Donovan
OR
Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber
OR
The Deed by Lynsay Sands
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year.
Three Reasons to Wed by Helen Lacey 12/05/16
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book written by Vicki Lewis Thompson, or by any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book with a geek/nerd, or a cowboy/cowgirl, or a werewolf character or a romance book that has won any award or a book with over 100 reviews on Goodreads or a book set in California or a book that has the color yellow on the cover.
Bachelor Father by Vicki Lewis Thompson
OR
A Kiss in the Snow by Susan Mallery
04. Winter Solstice (December 21): Read a short book or a book set in Winter.
A Regency Christmas IV by Mary Balogh 12/08/16
05. Crossword Puzzle Day (December 21): Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something.
Just Good Friends by Rosalind James 12/04/16
06. Look for an Evergreen Day (December 19): Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle.
Hawks Mountain by Elizabeth Sinclair
OR
To Catch a Wife by Lee McKenzie
OR
Whisper Falls by Toni Blake
07. National Maple Syrup Day (December 17): Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.
Leopard's Fury by Christine Feehan 12/15/16
08. Human Rights Day (December 10): Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.
The Baby Truth by Stella Bagwell
09. Make Up Your Mind Day (December 31): Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;)
The Knight by Juliana Garnett 12/13/16
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Just for Now by Rosalind James 12/11/16


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[.•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•]

Completed! Thanks for hosting these challenges. Looking forward to 2017. Merry Christmas!

2016 December Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✔ 1. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.

The Diabolic by S.J. Kincaid
- 04/12/2016

✔ 2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year

by Nora Roberts - 11/12/2016

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: You may also read a book with a werewolf character

by Lauren Dane - 01/12/2016

✔ 4. December 21- Winter Solstice- Read a short book

by Eve Langlais - 06/12/2016

✔ 5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day- Read a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something.

by Eve Langlais - 07/12/2016

✔ 6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day- Read a book with trees on the cover

by Alexandra Sirowy - 03/12/2016

✔ 7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book with a 'sweet' character.

by Nora Roberts - 10/12/2016

✔ 8. December 10-Human Rights Day - Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.

by John Grisham - 02/12/2016

✔ 9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day- Read a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;) (fits both options :) )

by Eve Langlais - 12/12/2016

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

by Paige Tyler - 05/12/2016

[Justme]

Just a quick update; finished my 10.

[Bookchaser]

2016 December Monthly Challenge


7/10 Completed

01. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
Moondance Beach by Susan Donovan
OR
Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber
OR
The Deed by Lynsay Sands
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year.
Three Reasons to Wed by Helen Lacey 12/05/16
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book written by Vicki Lewis Thompson, or by any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book with a geek/nerd, or a cowboy/cowgirl, or a werewolf character or a romance book that has won any award or a book with over 100 reviews on Goodreads or a book set in California or a book that has the color yellow on the cover.
Bachelor Father by Vicki Lewis Thompson 12/18/16
04. Winter Solstice (December 21): Read a short book or a book set in Winter.
A Regency Christmas IV by Mary Balogh 12/08/16
05. Crossword Puzzle Day (December 21): Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something.
Just Good Friends by Rosalind James 12/04/16
06. Look for an Evergreen Day (December 19): Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle.
Hawks Mountain by Elizabeth Sinclair
OR
To Catch a Wife by Lee McKenzie
OR
Whisper Falls by Toni Blake
07. National Maple Syrup Day (December 17): Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.
Leopard's Fury by Christine Feehan 12/15/16
08. Human Rights Day (December 10): Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.
The Baby Truth by Stella Bagwell
09. Make Up Your Mind Day (December 31): Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;)
The Knight by Juliana Garnett 12/13/16
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Just for Now by Rosalind James 12/11/16


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[Fran, Moderator]

Congrats Christine and Justme!!

[Elaine]

Completed the challenge (Message #50)!

[Fran, Moderator]

Elaine wrote: "Completed the challenge (Message #50)!"

Way to go Elaine!

[Bookchaser]

2016 December Monthly Challenge


8/10 Completed

01. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber 12/18/16
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year.
Three Reasons to Wed by Helen Lacey 12/05/16
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book written by Vicki Lewis Thompson, or by any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book with a geek/nerd, or a cowboy/cowgirl, or a werewolf character or a romance book that has won any award or a book with over 100 reviews on Goodreads or a book set in California or a book that has the color yellow on the cover.
Bachelor Father by Vicki Lewis Thompson 12/18/16
04. Winter Solstice (December 21): Read a short book or a book set in Winter.
A Regency Christmas IV by Mary Balogh 12/08/16
05. Crossword Puzzle Day (December 21): Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something.
Just Good Friends by Rosalind James 12/04/16
06. Look for an Evergreen Day (December 19): Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle.
Hawks Mountain by Elizabeth Sinclair
OR
To Catch a Wife by Lee McKenzie
OR
Whisper Falls by Toni Blake
07. National Maple Syrup Day (December 17): Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.
Leopard's Fury by Christine Feehan 12/15/16
08. Human Rights Day (December 10): Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.
The Baby Truth by Stella Bagwell
09. Make Up Your Mind Day (December 31): Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;)
The Knight by Juliana Garnett 12/13/16
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Just for Now by Rosalind James 12/11/16


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[Zorina]

Finished all 10 of 10.
Complete book list HERE

[Camille]

Completed 10/10
Updated post #78.

Thanks for the great challenge, Fran!

[Fran, Moderator]

Congratulations Zorina and Camille!!

[Fran, Moderator]

Camille wrote: "Completed 10/10
Updated post #78.

Thanks for the great challenge, Fran!"

You're very welcome :)