2017 February Monthly Challenge

[Shelby]

All done. :)

RRRC Monthly
February 1, 2017 - February 28, 2017


☑ February - 10/10

1. 'F' is for February - Shards of Time (2/2) ★★★★★
2. Happy Anniversary - Thick & Thin (2/17) ★★★★½
3. Featured Author Challenge - First Grave on the Right (2/3) ★★★★★
4. Black History Month - An Unseen Attraction (2/27) ★★★★★
5. Superbowl Sunday - Flag on the Play (2/9) ★½
6. Valentine's Day - Knight Errant (2/12) ★★★★★
7. Random Acts of Kindness Day - Strength To Let Go (2/9) ★★★½
8. George Washington's Birthday - A Beginner's Guide to Wooing Your Mate (2/5) ★★★★★
9. Polar Bear Day - The Troll Whisperer (2/12) ★★★½
10. Reader's Choice - Lick (2/1) ★★★★

[MyzanM]

Completed the challenge!

My Post

Thanks for a fun challenge!

[Susan]

10/10 DONE!!! (by the skin of my teeth)

1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.
The Fairest of Them All - Cathy Maxwell (Avon - June 2016) - Feb 13

2. Happy Anniversary: Read a book that was published in February of any year or read a book of an RRRC member who joined in February of any year. The list for 2016 begins at the link, go further back for other years.
https://www.goodreads.com/group/12880......
Eagle Warrior - Jenna Kernan (HI #1692 - Feb 2017) - Feb 7

3. Featured Author Challenge - Darynda Jones: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Darynda Jones , or by any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Darynda:
★Darynda Jones wrote an apocalyptic/sci-fi manuscript in high school, about a group of teens that resembled Van Halen.
★ She won a RWA Golden Heart for Best Paranormal Romance (2009) and a
RWA RITA for Best First Book (2012) for First Grave on the Right.
★ Death and the Girl Next Door is her first foray into the YA genre.
★ Jennifer lives in New Mexico with her husband and two boys.

OR you may read any book set in a school. You can also read any book published in 2009, 2012, OR that is shelved as YA, Sci-fi or Apocalyptic. OR you can read a book set in New Mexico.
The Summer Garden - Sherryl Woods (Mira - Feb 2012) - Feb 28

4. February celebrates Black History Month - Read a book, either fiction or non-fiction, with an African-American main character OR read an Historical romance.
Baby on the Oregon Trail - Lynna Banning (HH #1311 - Jan 2017) - Feb 7

5. February 5 is Superbowl Sunday - Read a book with a main character who is an athlete (not necessarily football) OR a book with two words in the title that start with the same letter.
San Antonio Secret - Robin Perini (HI #1688 - Jan 2017) - Feb 7

6. February 14 is Valentine's Day - Read a romance, any type OR read a book with a heart on the cover (show us the cover).
Dearest Rogue - Elizabeth Hoyt (Grand Central - June 2015) - Feb 9

7. February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day - Read a book with a main character whose name starts with R, A, or K (tell us the name) OR read a book someone lent you, gifted you, or you treated yourself to (it's good to be kind to yourself, too!)
Turquoise Guardian - Jenna Kernan (HI #1685 - Jan 2017) (Amber) - Feb 2

8. February 22 is traditionally George Washington's Birthday. Remember how he chopped down a cherry tree and couldn't tell a lie about it? Read a book with a tree on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book with a generally honest character.
The Viscount Needs a Wife - Jo Beverley (Signet - Apr 2016) (tree) - Feb 8

9. February 27 is Polar Bear Day - Read a book set in a cold climate OR a book with a predominantly white cover (show us the cover).
Marry Me at Christmas - Susan Mallery (HQN - Oct 2015) (winter) - Feb 11

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
A SEAL Forever - Anne Elizabeth (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Dec 2015) - Feb 23

[Christine]

I finished last night and updated my post #13. I am having a blast doing these. :D

[LaurLa]

ALL DONE!!! Thanks for hosting!! Great challenge!!

February Monthly Challenge

10 of 10 Complete



✔1. 'F' is for February:
✯Facing Fear - Gennita Low
✯Read: 02.10 ★★★★★

✔2. Happy Anniversary:
✯The D.C. Incident - Taylor Lee ~ pubbed Feb 2013
✯Read: 02.15 ★★★

✔3. Featured Author Challenge - Darynda Jones:
✯One Fine Fireman - Jennifer Bernard ~ pubbed 2012
✯Read: 02.06 ★★★

✔4. February celebrates Black History Month:
✯The Incorrigible Lady Catherine - Elena Green ~ historical romance
✯Read: 02.22 ★★★

✔5. February 5 is Superbowl Sunday:
✯The Goal - Elle Kennedy ~ H is a hockey player
✯Read: 02.11 ★★★★

✔6. February 14 is Valentine's Day:
✯Against The Spread - Mara Jacobs ~ hearts on the cards
✯Read: 02.23 ★★★

✔7. February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day:
✯Perfectly Imperfect - Harper Sloan ~ H's name is Kane
✯Read: 02.02 ★★★★★

✔8. February 22 is traditionally George Washington's Birthday:
✯The Edge Of Trust - KT Bryan ~ trees
✯Read: 02.19 ★★★★

✔9. February 27 is Polar Bear Day:
✯Love Hacked - Penny Reid ~ white cover
✯Read: 02.09 ★★★★

✔10. Reader's Choice:
✯A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole
✯Read: 02.06 ★★★★

[MountainKat, Moderator]

2017 February Monthly Challenge

In please!

10 of 10. Updated 2.28.17 DONE!!

1. 'F' is for February: Fantasy in Death by J.D. Robb 2.10.17
2. Happy Anniversary: Cupid Has a Heart-On by Tara Sivec 2.14.17
3. Featured Author Challenge - Darynda Jones: First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones 2.14.17
4. February celebrated Black History Month: Duchess By Night by Eloisa James 2.7.17
5. February 5 is Super Bowl Sunday: Us by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy 2.25.17
6. February 14 is Valentine's Day: The Sexy One by Lauren Blakely 2.21.17
7. February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day: Accidentally on Purpose by Jill Shalvis 2.17.17
8. February 22 is traditionally George Washington's Birthday: Human and Freakn' by Eve Langlais 2.23.17
9. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Already Freakn' Mated by Eve Langlais 2.3.17
10. Reader's Choice: Bossman by Vi Keeland 2.28.17



Congrats to all the finishers!!

[Ranzes Ryne]

2017 February Monthly Challenge
Duration: February 1, 2017 to February 28, 2017
Completed: 10/10
DONE!!!

√ 1. 'F' is for February – The Fix Up by Kendall Ryan – 2/3
√ 2. Happy Anniversary – Liam's Perfect Woman by Beth Kery – 2/7
√ 3. Featured Author Challenge – Darynda Jones – Saving Dallas by Kim Jones – 2/9
√ 4. February celebrates Black History Month – Time For Eternity by Susan Squires – 2/22
√ 5. February 5 is Superbowl Sunday – Alex by Sawyer Bennett – 2/12
√ 6. February 14 is Valentine's Day – Master No by Lexi Blake – 2/5
√ 7. February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day – Ruby of Riding Red by Alexa Riley – 2/1
√ 8. February 22 is traditionally George Washington's Birthday – Night Maneuvers by Jillian Burns – 2/10
√ 9. February 27 is Polar Bear Day – Waking Kiss by Annabel Joseph – 2/14
√ 10. Reader's Choice – Revenge by Sam Crescent – 2/28

[Bookchaser]

2017 February Monthly Challenge

I'm finished!

10/10 Completed

01. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.
Fully Ignited by Shannon Stacey 02/15/17
02. Happy Anniversary: Read a book that was published in February of any year or read a book of an RRRC member who joined in February of any year.
Fire Me Up by Kimberly Kincaid 02/28/17
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Darynda Jones: Read a book by Darynda Jones or by any author with her first or last name.
OR you may read any book set in a school. You can also read any book published in 2009, 2012, OR that is shelved as YA, Sci-fi or Apocalyptic. OR you can read a book set in New Mexico.
Fire in His Blood by Ruby Dixon 02/20/17
04. Black History Month: Read a book, either fiction or non-fiction, with an African-American main character OR read an Historical romance.
A MacKenzie Clan Gathering by Jennifer Ashley 02/01/17
05. Superbowl Sunday (February 5): Read a book with a main character who is an athlete (not necessarily football) OR a book with two words in the title that start with the same letter.
Catch of a Lifetime by LuAnn McLane 02/06/17
06. Valentine's Day (February 14): Read a romance, any type OR read a book with a heart on the cover (show us the cover).
Tokens of Love: Five Regency Love Stories by Mary Balogh 02/16/17
07. Random Acts of Kindness Day (February 17): Read a book with a main character whose name starts with R, A, or K (tell us the name) OR read a book someone lent you, gifted you, or you treated yourself to (it's good to be kind to yourself, too!)
Just for Fun by Rosalind James (gift) - 02/10/17
08. George Washington's Birthday (February 22): Read a book with a tree on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book with a generally honest character.
Lancelot of the Pines by Jennifer Blake 02/23/17
09. Polar Bear Day (February 27): Read a book set in a cold climate OR a book with a predominantly white cover (show us the cover).
From This Moment On by Addison Fox 02/02/17
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
His Best Friend's Wife by Lee McKenzie 02/09/17

[Donna]

2017 February Monthly Challenge
6/10 Read

1. 'F' is for February -
2. Happy Anniversary - A Second Chance at Life2/1/17
3. Featured Author Challenge -Nightblade2/14/17
4. February celebrates Black History Month -
5. February 5 is Superbowl Sunday -
6. February 14 is Valentine's Day - When In Rome...Break His Heart2/2/17
7. February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day -Adventures in Funeral Crashing2/17/17
8. February 22 is traditionally George Washington's Birthday - Whispers of a Throne2/21/17
9. February 27 is Polar Bear Day -
10. Reader's Choice -Shattered Assassin2/27/17

[Julianna]

Final Update 3/1

2. Happy Anniversary: The Secret by Julie Garwood (2/7)★★★★1/2

3. Featured Author Challenge - Darynda Jones: The Initiate (from Four) by Veronica Roth (2/14)★★★★1/2

4. February celebrates Black History Month: A Winter Ballad by Barbara Samuel (2/13)★★★★★

6. February 14 is Valentine's Day: Her Highness, My Wife by Victoria Alexander (2/28)★★★

7. February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day: K Is for Kismet by JossiLynn (Kade) (2/21)★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: The Son (from Four) by Veronica Roth (2/22)★★★★★

Completed 6/5

[☘KathyD☘]

RRRC Monthly Challenge — February
Completed — 10/10!

“F” is for February ➔ author’s name begins with an “F”
Beauty and the Blitz, Sosie Frost – 2/22/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Happy Anniversary! ➔ published in February
Hot Springs Werewolf, Part 7, Emily Cantore – 2/28/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Author of the Month ➔ Darynda Jones — tagged sci-fi
Magic Bites, Ilona Andrews – 2/17/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Black History Month ➔ tagged historical fiction
Scandal and the Duchess, Jennifer Ashley – 2/18/17 – ✮✮✮✮✮

Superbowl Sunday (February 5) ➔ features a main character who is a (former) athlete
Heaven Can’t Wait, Pamela Clare – 2/11/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Valentine’s Day (February 14) ➔ tagged romance
Lothaire, Kresley Cole – 2/5/17 – ✮✮✮✮✮

Random Acts of Kindness Day (February 17) ➔ main character’s name begins with an “R” (Reese)
Bossman, Vi Keeland – 2/2/17 – ✮✮✮✮✮

George Washington’s Birthday (February 22) ➔ tree on the cover/main character is generally honest
Shadow’s Claim, Kresley Cole – 2/8/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Polar Bear Day (February 27) ➔ white cover
Hope Flames, Jaci Burton – 2/13/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Reader’s Choice ➔ any book you want!
Blood Rites, Jim Butcher – 2/10/17 – ✮✮✮✮✮

[Zorina]

I was going for 5 this month but I managed to get 9, short month, little time....
Book list here.

[Connie N.]

Way to go, everyone! Lots of fun, lots of books read. I'd say that's a win-win!

[Shannon]

1. F is for February: Fly With Me FINISHED 2/19/17
2. Happy Anniversary: Grizzly Love FINISHED 2/5/17
3. Featured Author Challenge-Darynda Jones: DID NOT FINISH
4. Black History Month: SKIPPED
5. Superbowl Sunday: SKIPPED
6. Valentines Day: Capture FINISHED 2/12/17
7. Random Acts of Kindness: Play With Fire FINISHED 2/20/17
8. George Washington's Birthday: Stolen Away FINISHED 2/26/17
9. Polar Bear Day: Melted FINISHED 2/20/17
10. Readers Choice: DID NOT FINISH

[Connie N.]

Great job, Shannon!