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2017 June Monthly Challenge
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'.
Covert Kisses - Jane Godman (HRS #1942 - Apr 2017) - June 6
2. Happy Anniversary! - Read a book that was published in June of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in June of any year. Link to member list, beginning with June 2016 -
Member List
Murder in Black Canyon - Cindi Myers (HI #1716 - June 2017) - June 13
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author -Lorraine Heath. Read one book written by Lorraine Heath or any author with her first or last name. Link to Lorraine Heath's backlist- Lorraine Heath's backlist
Fun Facts about Lorraine -
* Lorraine was born in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, but soon after moved to Texas.
* She writes contemporary, historical, and paranormal romance
* Lorraine is the author of more than 60 novels
* She also writes under the names Rachel Hawthorne, Jade Parker and with her son as J.A. London
* Lorraine grew up watching movies with her mom
You may also read a book set in England, or Texas, or a romance that is Contemporary, Historical or Paranormal, or a book written under any of her pen names, or a book made into a movie (or soon will be), or a book by an author with a backlist of 60 or more titles.
The Daredevil Snared - Stephanie Laurens (Mira - July 2016) (historical) - June 3
4. June 1- Flip a Coin Day- Read a book based on the flip of a coin- If you get 'heads', read a book from your favorite genre. If you get 'tails', read a book from a genre you read infrequently or is new to you. Or, read a book with a wealthy character, or a character in the banking industry.
Seven Minutes in Heaven - Eloisa James (Avon - Feb 2017) (wealthy) - June 11
5. June 2- Rocky Road Day- Rocky Road ice cream was created in the 1920's. - Read a Historical romance, or an angsty story, or a book with a road or food on the cover or a book with a character who works in the food industry.
A Buccaneer at Heart - Stephanie Laurens (Mira - May 2016) - June 3
6. June 4- Old Maid's Day- Read a book with an older character in the story, or a book with a single person who is empowered or independent, or a book with one person on the cover.
A Winter Scandal - Candace Camp (Pocket - Oct 2011) (One person) - June 1
7. June 8- Best Friend's Day- Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite book series, or a book with friends in it, or a book recommended to you by a friend.
A Shocking Delight - Jo Beverley (Signet - Apr 2014) (Company of Rogues series) - June 9
8. June 18- Father's Day- Father's Day has been celebrated for 108 years.- Read a book with a father figure in the story, or a book with 108 or more ratings on Goodreads, or a book with a 1, 0, or 8 in the page count.
Lord of the Privateers - Stephanie Laurens (Mira - Jan 2017) (father) - June 5
9. June 19- National Kissing Day- Read a sweet or steamy Romance, or a book with lips on the cover, or a book with someone on the cover that looks 'kissable' to you.
Triplets for the Texan - Janice Maynard (HD #2516 - May 2017) (steamy) - June 7
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
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June Monthly Challenge2/5 completed
1. J is for June - The Miracle Baby by Janice Kay Johnson - 6/3 - ***
2. Happy Anniversary -
3. Featured Author Challenge -
4. Flip a Coin Day -
5. Rocky Road Day -
6. Old Maid's Day -
7. Best Friend's Day -
8. Father's Day -
9. National Kissing Day -
10. Reader's Choice - Feverborn by Karen Marie Moning - 6/9 - ***
DONE - 10/101. 'J' is for June
Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
All Night Long by Jayne Ann Krentz ✔ 12 June2. Happy Anniversary!
Read a book that was published in June of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in June of any year.
Waking Up With the Duke by Lorraine Heath (published in June 2011) ✔ 7 June3. Featured Author Challenge: Lorraine Heath
Read one book written by Lorraine Heath or any author with her first or last name.
OR
Read a book
★ set in England or Texas
★ shelved as contemporary, historical or paranormal romance
★ written under any of her pen names
★ with a dog on the cover or in the story
★ made into a movie
★ by an author with a 60+ titled backlist.
Pleasures of a Notorious Gentleman by Lorraine Heath ✔ 5 June 4. June 1, Flip a Coin Day
Read a book based on the flip of a coin- If you get 'heads', read a book from your favorite genre. If you get 'tails', read a book from a genre you read infrequently or is new to you. Or, read a book with a wealthy character, or a character in the banking industry.
Shadow Reaper by Christine Feehan (wealthy character) ✔ 4 June5. June 2, Rocky Road Day
Read a Historical romance, or an angsty story, or a book with a road or food on the cover or a book with a character who works in the food industry.
Unfinished Business by Nora Roberts (angsty story) ✔ 12 June6. June 4, Old Maid's Day
Read a book with an older character in the story, or a book with a single person who is empowered or independent, or a book with one person on the cover.
The Darkest Corner by Liliana Hart (one person on cover) ✔ 4 June7. June 8, Best Friend's Day
Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite book series, or a book with friends in it, or a book recommended to you by a friend.
Gabriel's Angel by Nora Roberts (favorite author) ✔ 9 June8. June 18, Father's Day
Read a book with a father figure in the story, or a book with 108 or more ratings on Goodreads, or a book with a 1, 0, or 8 in the page count.
Honest Illusions by Nora Roberts (father figure / 12k + ratings) ✔ 8 June9. June 19, National Kissing Day
Read a sweet or steamy Romance, or a book with lips on the cover, or a book with someone on the cover that looks 'kissable' to you.
Wicked Little Secrets by Susanna Ives (sweet romance / lips on cover) ✔ 10 June10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choice.
Sex and the City by Candace Bushnell ✔ 9 June
4/10 for me now... 1. 'J' is for June: The King's Courtesan by Judith James
2. Happy Anniversary! -Little White Lies
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author -Lorraine Heath. This one was easy since I already had one of hers on my to read list! In Bed with the Devil
4. June 1- Flip a Coin Day- Heads it is! Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
5. June 2- Rocky Road Day- One Foot in the Grave (road on cover)
6. June 4- Old Maid's Day- Once Upon a Marquess (one person on cover, also a Best Friend!)
DONE:
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Finished!2017 June Monthly Challenge
Completed 10/10
✔ 1. 'J' is for June: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
by J.R. Ward - 03/06/2017✔ 2. Happy Anniversary! - Read a book of an RRRC member that joined in June of any year (JoAnne)
by Lauren Oliver - 07/06/2017✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author -Lorraine Heath. - Read one book that is Historical Romance
by Stephanie Laurens - 04/06/2017✔ 4. June 1- Flip a Coin Day- Read a book based on the flip of a coin- If you get 'heads', read a book from your favorite genre.
by Christine Feehan - 11/06/2017✔ 5. June 2- Rocky Road Day- Rocky Road ice cream was created in the 1920's. - Read a Historical romance
by Stephanie Laurens - 06/06/2017✔ 6. June 4- Old Maid's Day- Read a book with an older character in the story (MC's mom)
by Victoria Dahl - 08/06/2017✔ 7. June 8- Best Friend's Day- Read a book by a favorite author
by Nora Roberts - 02/06/2017✔ 8. June 18- Father's Day- Read a book with 108 or more ratings on Goodreads (1,439)
by Valerie Bowman - 04/06/2017✔ 9. June 19- National Kissing Day- Read a book with lips on the cover
by Christine Feehan - 09/06/2017✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
by Christine Feehan - 10/06/2017
Way to go Georgina and •*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•!!
Wooohoo! Go Christine! I counted four books of yours that I've read. Loving the Ghostwalkers series and waiting impatiently for #4 Conspiracy Game!
RRRC Monthly ChallengeJune 1 - 30, 2017
4/8
1. J = Julie Hyzy = Eggsecutive Orders
√ 2. June 2017 = The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband by Julia Quinn - 3.5* - 6.04
√ 3. FAC = Lorraine Heath = The Earl Takes All - 4* - 6.08
√ 4. Flip-a-Coin = Heads = HR = The Unknown Ajax by Georgette Heyer - 3.5* - 6.12
5. Historical Romance = The Prince Who Loved Me by Karen Hawkins
7. A Favorite Author: Christine Feehan = Bound Together
√ 8. Father's Day: Roger has two children - An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon - 5* - 6.11 (audiobook)
10. Reader's Choice: The Incurable Matchmaker by Mary Balogh
Sonja wrote: "Wooohoo! Go Christine! I counted four books of yours that I've read. Loving the Ghostwalkers series and waiting impatiently for #4 Conspiracy Game!"I've got the whole series on my eReader. Working my way through them. I'm really enjoying them.
.•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*• wrote: "Sonja wrote: "Wooohoo! Go Christine! I counted four books of yours that I've read. Loving the Ghostwalkers series and waiting impatiently for #4 Conspiracy Game!"I've got the whole ..."
<---- Ah I'm jealous! I'm at the mercy of the Dewy decimal system... :) All because I saw Spider Game in a gift shop and have to read them in order! LOL
5/10 Halfway there!! 
1. 'J' is for June: The King's Courtesan by Judith James
2. Happy Anniversary! -Little White Lies
4. June 1- Flip a Coin Day- Heads it is! Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
5. June 2- Rocky Road Day- One Foot in the Grave (road on cover)
6. June 4- Old Maid's Day- Once Upon a Marquess (one person on cover, also a Best Friend!)
DONE:
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2017 June Monthly ChallengeRead 10/10 June 6, 2017!!
1. 'J' is for June: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Jill Shalvis - Double Play 6-8-17
2. Happy Anniversary! - Read a book that was published in June of any year.
Second Chance Summer (June 30, 2015) - Jill Shalvis 6-4-17
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author -Lorraine Heath. Read a romance that is Paranormal
The Devil in Disguise - Cynthia Eden 6-11-17
4. June 1- Flip a Coin Day- Read a book with a wealthy character.
Kian: Prince of Sorenia - Imani King 6-9-17
5. June 2- Rocky Road Day- Read a book with a character who works in the food industry.
What Happens in Texas - Carolyn Brown 6-16-17
6. June 4- Old Maid's Day- Read a book with one person on the cover.
Unfinished Business - Karyn Langhorne Folan 6-2-177. June 8- Best Friend's Day- Read a book recommended to you by a friend.
Falling Free - Evelyn Adams 6-10-17
8. June 18- Father's Day- Read a book with 108 or more ratings on Goodreads
The Enforcer (315 ratings) - Kaye Blue 6-4-17
9. June 19- National Kissing Day- Read a book with someone on the cover that looks 'kissable' to you.
His Wicked Games - Ember Casey 6-12-1710. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Heat Is On - Poppy J. Anderson 6-16-17
June Monthly Challenge4/4 read- Done :)
1. J is for June -
2. Happy Anniversary - June 2016- The Firework Exploded 6/7
3. Featured Author Challenge -Lorraine Heath-Deck the Halls With Love 6/2
4. Flip a Coin Day -
5. Rocky Road Day -Historical- Let It Shine 6/15
6. Old Maid's Day -
7. Best Friend's Day -Recommended by Heather- His Road Home 6/9
8. Father's Day
9. National Kissing Day -
10. Reader's Choice -
Everything fell into place, and I finished way early this month!2017 June Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 6/1/17 to 6/30/17
10/10
1. 'J' is for June - Author's first or last name starts with 'J' - Author James Patterson - 16th Seduction - 6/3/17 ♥♥♥♥
2. Happy Anniversary! - Published in June - Abby: Mail Order Bride by Verna Clay - 6/9/17 ♥♥♥♥
Published 6/9/12
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author -Lorraine Heath – Contemporary romance - Summer on Lovers' Island by Donna Alward - 6/2/17 ♥♥♥♥
4. June 1- Flip a Coin Day - Wealthy character - Down & Dirty by Tracy Wolff - 6/7/17 ♥♥♥♥♥
Hunter is the wealthy and famous NFL quarterback.
5. June 2- Rocky Road Day - Road on cover - The Road to Grace by Richard Paul Evans - 6/8/17 ♥♥♥♥
6. June 4- Old Maid's Day - Older character in the story - Full Bloom by Janet Evanovich - 6/5/17 ♥♥♥♥
The 3 boarders at the B&B are all in their 70’s.
7. June 8- Best Friend's Day - Favorite book series - Only Yours by Susan Mallery - 6/6/17 ♥♥♥♥
Fool’s Gold series
8. June 18- Father's Day - Father figure in the story - Any Day Now by Robyn Carr - 6/7/17 ♥♥♥
Sully is Maggie’s real father, but he acts as father figure to Sierra too.
9. June 19- National Kissing Day - Steamy Romance - The Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne - 6/8/17 ♥♥♥♥
10. Reader's Choice – Any book - At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost - 6/11/17 ♥♥♥♥
*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 6/11/18******
Nice job, Connie N.! Congrats :)
FINISHED!J is for June - Lover at Last - J.R. Ward - 12 JUNE
Published in June - Midnight Captive - Elle Kennedy - 16 JUNE
Contemporary - Sweeter than Ever - Bella Andre - 7 JUNE
Favourite Genre - Deadly Intentions - Lily Harper Hart - 11 JUNE
Road on cover - Silenced - Allison Brennan - 6 JUNE
One person on cover - The Bunny is Coming - Tara Sivec - 3 JUNE
Favourite Series - Revenge Kisses - Addison Moore - 7 JUNE
More than 108 ratings - Worth the Fight - Vi Keeland - 17 JUNE
Steamy romance - Someone Like Her - Sandra Owens - 4 JUNE
Readers Choice - The Rose Petal Beach - Dorothy Koomson - 4 JUNE
June Monthly Challenge3/5 completed
1. J is for June - The Miracle Baby by Janice Kay Johnson - 6/3 - ***
2. Happy Anniversary -
3. Featured Author Challenge -
4. Flip a Coin Day - The Shearing Gun by Renae Kaye - 6/13 - ****
5. Rocky Road Day -
6. Old Maid's Day -
7. Best Friend's Day -
8. Father's Day -
9. National Kissing Day -
10. Reader's Choice - Feverborn by Karen Marie Moning - 6/9 - ***
2017 June Monthly Challenge7/10 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. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in June of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in June of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Lorraine Heath: Read one book written by Lorraine Heath or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in England, or Texas, or a romance that is Contemporary, Historical or Paranormal, or a book written under any of her pen names, or a book made into a movie (or soon will be), or a book by an author with a backlist of 60 or more titles.
Never Love a Cowboy by Lorraine Heath
OR
Colorado Promise by Charlene Whitman
04. Flip a Coin Day (June 1): Read a book based on the flip of a coin - If you get 'heads', read a book from your favorite genre. If you get 'tails', read a book from a genre you read infrequently or is new to you. Or, read a book with a wealthy character, or a character in the banking industry.
05. Rocky Road Day (June 2): Read a Historical romance, or an angsty story, or a book with a road or food on the cover or a book with a character who works in the food industry.
The Chef's Mail Order Bride by Cindy Caldwell
OR
Delicious by Adrianne Lee
OR
Just A Taste by Deirdre Martin
06. Old Maid's Day (June 4): Read a book with an older character in the story, or a book with a single person who is empowered or independent, or a book with one person on the cover.
07. Best Friend's Day (June 8): Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite book series, or a book with friends in it, or a book recommended to you by a friend.
08. Father's Day (June 18): Read a book with a father figure in the story, or a book with 108 or more ratings on Goodreads, or a book with a 1, 0, or 8 in the page count.
09. National Kissing Day (June 19): Read a sweet or steamy romance, or a book with lips on the cover, or a book with someone on the cover that looks 'kissable' to you.
And Then He Kissed Me by Kim Amos
OR
It Started With a Kiss by Marina Adair
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
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All done Fran...thanks for a great challenge!June Monthly Challenge
Read: 10/10
1. 'J' is for June: SEAL's Honor, Elle James ★★★ 6/1
2. Happy Anniversary! - on Jackie's Shelf: Sunrise Point, Robyn Carr ★★★★★ 6/3
3. Featured Author Challenge - set in Texas: Regan's Pride, Diana Palmer ★★★★ 6/5
4. Flip a Coin Day-fav genre: Love Me Again, Jaci Burton ★★★★ 6/8
5. Rocky Road Day-food (pizza) on the cover: The Promise: Volume 5, Kristen Ashley ★★★★ 6/11
6. Old Maid's Day-a single person on cover: Sex Appeal, Lori Foster ★★★ 6/14
7. Best Friend's Day-favorite author: Come Sundown, Nora Roberts ★★★★ 6/9
8. Father's Day-father figure in the story: The Hate U Give, Angie Thomas ★★★★★ 6/17
9. National Kissing Day-steamy Romance: Colters' Gift Maya Banks ★★★★ 6/2
10. Reader's Choice: That Burke Man, Diana Palmer ★★★★ 6/9
Congratulations Krissy and Tammie!!
All done! Thanks for hosting Fran :)2017 June Monthly Challenge
10/10 read
✓. 'J' is for June: Joy Ride by Lauren Blakely (01/06) ★★★★★
✓. Happy Anniversary: The Foxe & the Hound by R.S. Grey (10/06) ★★★
✓. Featured Author Challenge (FAC): Real Sexy by Meghan March (05/06) ★★★★
✓. June 1 - Flip a Coin Day: Real Dirty by Meghan March (04/06) ★★★★
✓. June 2 - Rocky Road Day: Cream of the Crop by Alice Clayton (04/06) ★★★★
✓. June 4 - Old Maid's Day: Prime Minister by Ainsley Booth & Sadie Haller (18/06) ★★★★
✓. June 8 - Best Friend's Day: The Goal by Elle Kennedy (19/06) ★★★
✓. June 18 - Father's Day: Enforcer by Samantha Whiskey (15/06) ★★★
✓. June 19 - National Kissing Day: Friends Without Benefits by Penny Reid (12/06) ★★★
✓. Reader's Choice: Dating You / Hating You by Christina Lauren (08/06) ★★★
June Monthly Challenge 1) 'J' is for June: Heart of Darkness and the Secret Sharer by Joseph Conrad
2) Happy Anniversary! : Come Sundown by Nora Roberts
3) FAC- Lorraine Health : The Reluctant Hero by Lorraine Health ✔6/13/17
4) June 1-Flip a Coin Day-(Favorite Genre) Nightshift by Stephen King ✔6/9/17
5) June 2 Rocky Road Day: (Historical Romance) : The Paris Wife by Paula MaLain ✔6/20/17
6) June 4: Old Maid's Day-(empowered/ independent) The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
7) June 8-Best Friends Day( Favorite Series) Outlanders by Diana Gabaldon ✔6/13\17
8) June 18-Father's Day( father figure) Watch Me Disappear by Janella Brown
9) June 19- National Kissing Day- The English Patient by Ondaatje (cover has a couple kissing)
10) Reader's Choice- Winter by M. Meyers
My 1st Challenge on here and hoping I done this right lol :-)
RRRC Monthly Challenge — JuneCompleted — 10/10!
“J” is for June ➔ author’s last name begins with a “J”
Reckless (reread), Skye Jordan – 6/2/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Happy Anniversary! ➔ published in June
Played By The Master, Opal Carew – 6/2/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Author of the Month ➔ Lorraine Heath — tagged historical/set in England
The Stolen Mackenzie Bride, Jennifer Ashley – 6/7/17 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Flip a Coin Day (June 1) ➔ features a wealthy character
The Arrangement 2: The Ferro Family, H.M. Ward – 6/14/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Rocky Road Day (June 2) ➔ tagged historical/road or food on the cover/features a character who works in the food industry
A MacKenzie Clan Gathering, Jennifer Ashley – 6/19/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Old Maid’s Day (June 4) ➔ one person on the cover
The Sexy One, Lauren Blakely – 6/12/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Best Friend’s Day (June 7) ➔ written by a favorite author
Seducing Simon, Maya Banks – 6/9/17 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Father’s Day (June 18) ➔ features a character who is a father figure/108+ ratings on Goodreads (21,049)
Betrayal in Death, J.D. Robb – 6/12/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰
National Kissing Day (June 19) ➔ steamy romance
The Vampire Coalition: The Complete Boxed Set, J.S. Scott – 6/14/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Reader’s Choice ➔ any book you want!
On the Rocks, Sawyer Bennett – 6/16/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Yay J.C., Nicole, and KathyD!! Congrats!
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'.
Covert Kisses - Jane Godman (HRS #1942 - Apr 2017) - June 6
2. Happy Anniversary! - Read a book that was published in June of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in June of any year. Link to member list, beginning with June 2016 -
Member List
Murder in Black Canyon - Cindi Myers (HI #1716 - June 2017) - June 13
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author -Lorraine Heath. Read one book written by Lorraine Heath or any author with her first or last name. Link to Lorraine Heath's backlist- Lorraine Heath's backlist
Fun Facts about Lorraine -
* Lorraine was born in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, but soon after moved to Texas.
* She writes contemporary, historical, and paranormal romance
* Lorraine is the author of more than 60 novels
* She also writes under the names Rachel Hawthorne, Jade Parker and with her son as J.A. London
* Lorraine grew up watching movies with her mom
You may also read a book set in England, or Texas, or a romance that is Contemporary, Historical or Paranormal, or a book written under any of her pen names, or a book made into a movie (or soon will be), or a book by an author with a backlist of 60 or more titles.
The Daredevil Snared - Stephanie Laurens (Mira - July 2016) (historical) - June 3
4. June 1- Flip a Coin Day- Read a book based on the flip of a coin- If you get 'heads', read a book from your favorite genre. If you get 'tails', read a book from a genre you read infrequently or is new to you. Or, read a book with a wealthy character, or a character in the banking industry.
Seven Minutes in Heaven - Eloisa James (Avon - Feb 2017) (wealthy) - June 11
5. June 2- Rocky Road Day- Rocky Road ice cream was created in the 1920's. - Read a Historical romance, or an angsty story, or a book with a road or food on the cover or a book with a character who works in the food industry.
A Buccaneer at Heart - Stephanie Laurens (Mira - May 2016) - June 3
6. June 4- Old Maid's Day- Read a book with an older character in the story, or a book with a single person who is empowered or independent, or a book with one person on the cover.
A Winter Scandal - Candace Camp (Pocket - Oct 2011) (One person) - June 1
7. June 8- Best Friend's Day- Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite book series, or a book with friends in it, or a book recommended to you by a friend.
A Shocking Delight - Jo Beverley (Signet - Apr 2014) (Company of Rogues series) - June 9
8. June 18- Father's Day- Father's Day has been celebrated for 108 years.- Read a book with a father figure in the story, or a book with 108 or more ratings on Goodreads, or a book with a 1, 0, or 8 in the page count.
Lord of the Privateers - Stephanie Laurens (Mira - Jan 2017) (father) - June 5
9. June 19- National Kissing Day- Read a sweet or steamy Romance, or a book with lips on the cover, or a book with someone on the cover that looks 'kissable' to you.
Triplets for the Texan - Janice Maynard (HD #2516 - May 2017) (steamy) - June 7
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
A Summer to Remember - Marilyn Pappano (Forever, July 2016) - June 21
2017 June Monthly ChallengeCompleted: 10/10
1. 'J' is for June: The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband by Julia Quinn 6/20
2. Happy Anniversary! - Overload by Linda Howard 6/16
3. FAC author - (Contemporary Romance) - Party Girl by Rachel Hollis 6/5
4. June 1- Flip a Coin Day- Hothouse Flower by Krista & Becca Ritchie 6/11
5. June 2- Rocky Road Day - Pull Me Close by Sidney Halston 6/9
6. June 4- Old Maid's Day - Roman by Sawyer Bennett 6/14
7. June 8- Best Friend's Day - Where Azaleas Bloom by Sherryl Woods 6/6
8. June 18- Father's Day- Stay With Me by Kelly Elliott 6/13
9. June 19- National Kissing Day- Crossing Hearts by Kimberly Kincaid 6/15
10. Reader's Choice: Fired Up by Jayne Ann Krentz 6/8
June Monthly ChallengeREAD: 10/10
Lorraine Heath
✓1. 1. J is for June - Jed Had to Die by Tara Sivec ✬✬✬✬✬ June 12
✓2. Happy Anniversary - Lost and Found Sisters by Jill Shalvis ✬✬✬✬✬ June 22
✓3. Featured Author Challenge - Falling Into Bed with a Duke by Lorraine Heath ✬✬✬ June 13
✓4. Flip a Coin Day - The Sheikh's Convenient Princess by Liz Fielding ✬ ✬ ✬ ✬ June 11
✓5. Rocky Road Day - Nuts by Alice Clayton ✬✬✬✬✬ June 3
✓6. Old Maid's Day - Fake Fiancée by Ilsa Madden-Mills ✬✬✬✬ June 6
✓7. Best Friend's Day - Falling for the Right Brother by Kerri Carpenter ✬ ✬ ✬ ✬ ✬ June 15
✓8. Father's Day - Tru Blue by Melissa Foster ✬ ✬ ✬ ✬ ✬ June 14
✓9. National Kissing Day - Kiss Me, Sheriff! by Wendy Warren ✬✬✬✬✬ June 16
✓10. Reader's Choice - Unleashed by Rachel Lacey ✬✬✬✬ June 7
2017 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. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in June of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in June of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Lorraine Heath: Read one book written by Lorraine Heath or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in England, or Texas, or a romance that is Contemporary, Historical or Paranormal, or a book written under any of her pen names, or a book made into a movie (or soon will be), or a book by an author with a backlist of 60 or more titles.
04. Flip a Coin Day (June 1): Read a book based on the flip of a coin - If you get 'heads', read a book from your favorite genre. If you get 'tails', read a book from a genre you read infrequently or is new to you. Or, read a book with a wealthy character, or a character in the banking industry.
05. Rocky Road Day (June 2): Read a Historical romance, or an angsty story, or a book with a road or food on the cover or a book with a character who works in the food industry.
The Chef's Mail Order Bride by Cindy Caldwell
OR
Delicious by Adrianne Lee
OR
Just A Taste by Deirdre Martin
06. Old Maid's Day (June 4): Read a book with an older character in the story, or a book with a single person who is empowered or independent, or a book with one person on the cover.
07. Best Friend's Day (June 8): Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite book series, or a book with friends in it, or a book recommended to you by a friend.
08. Father's Day (June 18): Read a book with a father figure in the story, or a book with 108 or more ratings on Goodreads, or a book with a 1, 0, or 8 in the page count.
09. National Kissing Day (June 19): Read a sweet or steamy romance, or a book with lips on the cover, or a book with someone on the cover that looks 'kissable' to you.
And Then He Kissed Me by Kim Amos
OR
It Started With a Kiss by Marina Adair
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
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June Monthly Challenge5/5 completed; I'm going to try to fit in one or two more!
1. J is for June - The Miracle Baby by Janice Kay Johnson - 6/3 - ***
2. Happy Anniversary -
3. Featured Author Challenge - The Proper Miss Porter by Ruth Ryan Langan - 6/19 - ***
4. Flip a Coin Day - The Shearing Gun by Renae Kaye - 6/13 - ****
5. Rocky Road Day -
6. Old Maid's Day - Faking It by Jennifer Crusie - 6/20 - ****
7. Best Friend's Day - Sweet Nothings by Catherine Anderson - currently reading
8. Father's Day -
9. National Kissing Day -
10. Reader's Choice - Feverborn by Karen Marie Moning - 6/9 - ***
RRRC Monthly ChallengeJune 1 - 30, 2017
5/8
1. J = Julie Hyzy = Eggsecutive Orders
√ 2. June 2017 = The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband by Julia Quinn - 3.5* - 6.04
√ 3. FAC = Lorraine Heath = The Earl Takes All - 4* - 6.08
√ 4. Flip-a-Coin = Heads = HR = The Unknown Ajax by Georgette Heyer - 3.5* - 6.12
5. Historical Romance = The Prince Who Loved Me by Karen Hawkins
7. A Favorite Author: Christine Feehan = Bound Together
√ 8. Father's Day: Roger has two children - An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon - 5* - 6.11 (audiobook)
√ 10. Reader's Choice: The Incurable Matchmaker by Mary Balogh- 3.5* - 6.20
2017 June Monthly ChallengeI'm finished! Congratulations to all the other 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. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in June of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in June of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Lorraine Heath: Read one book written by Lorraine Heath or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in England, or Texas, or a romance that is Contemporary, Historical or Paranormal, or a book written under any of her pen names, or a book made into a movie (or soon will be), or a book by an author with a backlist of 60 or more titles.
04. Flip a Coin Day (June 1): Read a book based on the flip of a coin - If you get 'heads', read a book from your favorite genre. If you get 'tails', read a book from a genre you read infrequently or is new to you. Or, read a book with a wealthy character, or a character in the banking industry.
05. Rocky Road Day (June 2): Read a Historical romance, or an angsty story, or a book with a road or food on the cover or a book with a character who works in the food industry.
06. Old Maid's Day (June 4): Read a book with an older character in the story, or a book with a single person who is empowered or independent, or a book with one person on the cover.
07. Best Friend's Day (June 8): Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite book series, or a book with friends in it, or a book recommended to you by a friend.
08. Father's Day (June 18): Read a book with a father figure in the story, or a book with 108 or more ratings on Goodreads, or a book with a 1, 0, or 8 in the page count.
09. National Kissing Day (June 19): Read a sweet or steamy romance, or a book with lips on the cover, or a book with someone on the cover that looks 'kissable' to you.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
all doneREAD: 10/10
✔1. J is for June - Havoc - Jack DuBrul 6/8
✔2. Happy Anniversary - An English Bride In Scotland - Lynsay Sands (pub June 2013) 6/19
✔3. Featured Author Challenge - The Valcourt Heiress - Catherine Coulter (set in England) 6/18
✔4. Flip a Coin Day - The Order of Odd-Fish - James Kennedy (rarely read genre) 6/5
✔5. Rocky Road Day - The Chocolate Mouse Trap - JoAnna Carl (manages a chocolate shop) 6/24
✔6. Old Maid's Day - Archangel's Heart - Nalini Singh (heroine is kickass/independent) 6/17
✔7. Best Friend's Day - Less than a Treason - Dana Stabenow (fave author) 6/8
✔8. Father's Day - Forbidden - Tabitha Suzuma 6/24
(teenage boy must be "man of the house" and
✔9. National Kissing Day - Shadows Strike - Dianne Duvall (lips on cover & kissable) 6/17
✔10. Reader's Choice - Lucky Bastard - Deborah Coonts 6/7
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Congratulations Ethel, Bookchaser and Barbara!!!
RRRC Monthly ChallengeJune 1 - 30, 2017
6/8
1. J = Julie Hyzy = Eggsecutive Orders
√ 2. June 2017 = The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband by Julia Quinn - 3.5* - 6.04
√ 3. FAC = Lorraine Heath = The Earl Takes All - 4* - 6.08
√ 4. Flip-a-Coin = Heads = HR = The Unknown Ajax by Georgette Heyer - 3.5* - 6.12
√ 5. Historical Romance = The Prince Who Loved Me by Karen Hawkins - 3* - 6.24
7. A Favorite Author: Christine Feehan = Bound Together
√ 8. Father's Day: Roger has two children - An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon - 5* - 6.11 (audiobook)
√ 10. Reader's Choice: The Incurable Matchmaker by Mary Balogh- 3.5* - 6.20
Finished! Thanks for the fun challenge!I'm in for 5!
June Monthly Challenge
Completed 5/5
6. June 4- Old Maid's Day- Read a book with an older character in the story
Skating on Thin Ice6/10/17***
7. June 8- Best Friend's Day- Read a book part of a favorite book series
Malice at the Palace 6/4/17**
8. June 18- Father's Day- Father's Day has been celebrated for 108 years.- Read a book with 108 or more ratings on Goodreads
A Hundred Summers 6/3/17***
9. June 19- National Kissing Day- Read a sweet or steamy Romance
Walk of Shame6/23/17****
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Crowned and Dangerous 6/27/17***
June Monthly Challenge7/5 completed; I got two more read! Yay!
1. J is for June - The Miracle Baby by Janice Kay Johnson - 6/3 - ***
2. Happy Anniversary -
3. Featured Author Challenge - The Proper Miss Porter by Ruth Ryan Langan - 6/19 - ***
4. Flip a Coin Day - The Shearing Gun by Renae Kaye - 6/13 - ****
5. Rocky Road Day -
6. Old Maid's Day - Faking It by Jennifer Crusie - 6/20 - ****
7. Best Friend's Day - Sweet Nothings by Catherine Anderson - 6/27 - ****
8. Father's Day -
9. National Kissing Day - Good Boy by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy - 6/24 - ****
10. Reader's Choice - Feverborn by Karen Marie Moning - 6/9 - ***
Congrats Christie, Emerson and Lacy!!
Congratulations iReadFluff and Justme!!
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You're very welcome, Camille! Great job!