2018 January Monthly Challenge

[Bookchaser]

2018 January Monthly Challenge


8/10 Completed


01. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Asking for Trouble by Rosalind James 01/09/18
02. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE: Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline.
A Scot in the Dark by Sarah MacLean 01/16/18
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Lauren Blakely: Read one book written by Lauren Blakely or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read: a book set in California, or by an author who is from California, any book with a dog in the storyline or on the cover, a book shelved as Contemporary Romance, or a book co-written with another author.
Every Dog Has His Day by Jenn McKinlay 01/13/18
04. National Hangover Day (January 1): Read a book where an MC has an addiction or gets drunk, or a book with a celebration in the storyline (eg wedding, 4th July, New Years etc).
Barking Up the Wrong Tree by Jenn McKinlay 01/05/18
05. Cuddle Up Day (January 6): Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'.
Lost Heart by Robin D. Owens 01/01/18
06. Male Watcher's Day (January 8): Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body or a book with a detective in the storyline or a mystery book.
Heart Sight by Robin D. Owens 01/08/18
07. Appreciate a Dragon Day (January 16): Read a PNR or Fantasy book, or a book with a character who could be termed 'a dragon' (intimidating, gets aggressive quickly, metaphorically breathes fire, etc).
Firestorm Forever by Deborah Cooke
OR
Her Fierce Warrior by Paige Tyler
08. Opposite Day (January 25): Read a book that is outside your normal reading range, a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white.
Claimed by the Highlander by Julianne MacLean
OR
Then Came You by Lisa Kleypas
OR
The Laird by Juliana Garnett
09. National Cornchip Day (January 29): Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips), or read a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover.
Put a Ring On It by Beth Kendrick 01/18/18
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
My Kind of You by Tracy Brogan 01/21/18



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[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats Ethel & Connie!!

[Susan]

8/10

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Dance of Seduction - Sabrina Jeffries (Avon - Mar 2003) - Jan 11

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE
APHRODITE was the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty. During the Trojan War, Aphrodite fought on the side of Paris. Aphrodite and her son Eros (Cupid) teamed up to cause Zeus to fall in love with a human named Europa.
Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline.
The Hired Man - Lynna Banning (HH #1352 - Nov 2017) - Jan 9

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Read one book written by Lauren Blakely or any author with her first or last name. Link to Lauren Blakely's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Fun Facts about Lauren:
* Lauren Blakely lives in California
* Her novels are plotted out while walking her dogs
* She is a New York Times best selling author of contemporary romance
* Her latest release The V Card was co-authored with Lili Valente

You may also read:
* a book set in California, or by an author who is from California
* any book with a dog in the storyline or cover
* a book shelved as Contemporary Romance
* a book co-written with another author
Unwrapped - Katie Lane (Forever - Oct 2015) (dogs) - Jan 17

4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ naturally following on from 31 Dec celebrations!!
Read a book where an MC has an addiction or gets drunk, or a book with a celebration in the storyline (eg wedding, 4th July, New Years etc)
A Baby for the Sheriff - Mary Leo (HWR #1664 - Oct 2017) (Thanksgiving) - Jan 13

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'.
Power Play - Beverly Long (HRS #1977 - Jan 2018) (touching) - Jan 9

6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body or a book with a detective in the storyline or a mystery book.
Ms. Calculation - Danica Winters (HI #1735 - Sept 2017) (mystery) - Jan 8

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a PNR or Fantasy book, or a book with a character who could be termed 'a dragon' (intimidating, gets aggressive quickly, metaphorically breathes fire, etc)

8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book that is outside your normal reading range, a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white.

9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips), or read a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover.
Now That It's You - Tawna Fenske (Montlake Romance - Oct 2016) (blue) - Jan 16

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Lady Osbaldestone's Christmas Goose -
Stephanie Laurens (Savdek Management Propriety - Oct 2017) - Jan 22


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[nightowl99]

January Monthly Challenge

Completed: 10/10, Updated 1/29


1. 'J' is for January:
1/11 A Midsummer Night's Scream by Jill Churchill


2. Aphrodite - book with a child as part of storyline:
1/24 Accidental Countess by Michelle Willingham


3. Featured Author - book with dog on cover:
1/28 Twelve Days of Christmas by Debbie Macomber


4. Celebration - wedding:
1/16 'Til Death Do Us Part by Kate White


5. Cuddle Up Day - two people touching on cover:
1/22 Cora's Heart by Rachael Herron


6. Detective in Storyline:
1/18 Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich


7. Dragon/Paranormal:
1/29 Devilishly Hot by Kathy Love


8. Opposite Day/Enemies to Lovers
1/29 No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah Maclean



9. Cover that is Blue:
1/19 Four of a Kind by Valerie Frankel


10. Reader's Choice:
1/12 Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald

[Camille]

Done! Thanks for another great challenge!

January 2018 Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'. Caveman by Jo Raven, 3 stars, finished 1/23/18
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE
Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline. Alice In Chains by Adriana Arden, 3 stars, finished 1/11/18
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Read one book written by Lauren Blakely or any author with her first or last name. Sweet Sinful Nights by Lauren Blakely, 3 stars, finished 1/10/18
4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ naturally following on from 31 Dec celebrations!!
Read a book where an MC has an addiction or gets drunk, or a book with a celebration in the storyline (eg wedding, 4th July, New Years etc) Us by Sarina Bowen, 5 stars, finished 1/5/18
5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'. Harmless by Nicole Edwards, 5 stars, finished 1/16/18
6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body or a book with a detective in the storyline or a mystery book. Him by Sarina Bowen, 5 stars, finished 1/4/18
7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a PNR or Fantasy book, or a book with a character who could be termed 'a dragon' (intimidating, gets aggressive quickly, metaphorically breathes fire, etc) Jarek by Celia Kyle, 3 stars, finished 1/15/18
8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book that is outside your normal reading range, a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white. An Alpha's Kiss by Evelyn Glass, 3 stars, finished 1/13/18 (Enemy to lover)
9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips), or read a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover: Wait For Morning by Nicole Edwards, 3 stars, finished 1/21/18
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice: Infatuation by Nicole Edwards, 3 stars, finished 1/21/18

Us (Him #2) by Sarina Bowen Him (Him #1) by Sarina Bowen Sweet Sinful Nights (Sinful Nights, #1) by Lauren Blakely Alice In Chains by Adriana Arden An Alpha's Kiss (Untamed, #1) by Evelyn Glass Jarek (Dragons of Preor, #1) by Celia Kyle Harmless (Pier 70, #4) by Nicole Edwards Infatuation (Club Destiny, #4) by Nicole Edwards Wait For Morning (Sniper 1 Security, #1) by Nicole Edwards Caveman by Jo Raven

[Stephanie]

January
Complete: 5/10

1. Under Fire by Jo Davis 01/16/18
2. Kissing Under the Mistletoe by Bella Andre 01/12/18
3. The Knocked up Plan by Lauren Blakely
4. Veil of Night by Linda Howard 01/02/18
5. A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
6. At the Stroke of Madness by Alex Kava
7. The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson
8. Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance by Barack Obama
9. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling 01/22/18
10. Live to Tell by Lisa Gardner 01/04/18

[Michaele]

Complete!

1. 'J' is for January: Jill Winters, Blushing Pink, 1/7

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE - Aurora Rise Reynolds, Until Jax (child character), 1/3

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Joy Ride, 1/4

4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ Sarina Bowen, Good Boy (Wedding) 1/2

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Adriana Locke, Crank, 1/25

6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Rhys Bowen, Her Royal Spyness, 1/7

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Kristen Ashley, Wildest Dreams- changed to Motorcycle Man, 1/15

8. Opposite Day - January 25: Erin Nicholas, Completely Yours (Opposites Attract series), 1/5

9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Ava Miles, Country Heaven (blue and yellow on cover), 1/11

10. Reader's Choice: RaeAnne Thayne, Blackberry Summer, 1/10

[Christie]

Finally completed a monthly challenge again (after having been out of the running for a couple months...)
My post: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Bookchaser]

2018 January Monthly Challenge


9/10 Completed


01. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Asking for Trouble by Rosalind James 01/09/18
02. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE: Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline.
A Scot in the Dark by Sarah MacLean 01/16/18
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Lauren Blakely: Read one book written by Lauren Blakely or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read: a book set in California, or by an author who is from California, any book with a dog in the storyline or on the cover, a book shelved as Contemporary Romance, or a book co-written with another author.
Every Dog Has His Day by Jenn McKinlay 01/13/18
04. National Hangover Day (January 1): Read a book where an MC has an addiction or gets drunk, or a book with a celebration in the storyline (eg wedding, 4th July, New Years etc).
Barking Up the Wrong Tree by Jenn McKinlay 01/05/18
05. Cuddle Up Day (January 6): Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'.
Lost Heart by Robin D. Owens 01/01/18
06. Male Watcher's Day (January 8): Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body or a book with a detective in the storyline or a mystery book.
Heart Sight by Robin D. Owens 01/08/18
07. Appreciate a Dragon Day (January 16): Read a PNR or Fantasy book, or a book with a character who could be termed 'a dragon' (intimidating, gets aggressive quickly, metaphorically breathes fire, etc).
Firestorm Forever by Deborah Cooke 01/26/18
08. Opposite Day (January 25): Read a book that is outside your normal reading range, a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white.
Claimed by the Highlander by Julianne MacLean
OR
Then Came You by Lisa Kleypas
OR
The Laird by Juliana Garnett
09. National Cornchip Day (January 29): Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips), or read a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover.
Put a Ring On It by Beth Kendrick 01/18/18
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
My Kind of You by Tracy Brogan 01/21/18



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[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Christie wrote: "Finally completed a monthly challenge again (after having been out of the running for a couple months...)
My post: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/......"

Congrats Christie!!

[JoAnne]

FINISHED
January Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book whose author's first name starts with 'J'.
His Cowboy Heart Jennifer Ryan 1/3/18

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE
Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome.
Menage A Cowboy Jenny Klaire 1/4/18

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely:
Full Package Lauren Blakely 1/12/18

4. National Hangover Day - January 1
Read a book with a celebration in the storyline.
(4th July, Fall Festival)
Lilac Lane Sherryl Woods 1/3/18

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'.
The Girl From Ballymor Kathleen McGurl 1/12/18

6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body.
Tap Left A. Zavarelli 1/8/18

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a Fantasy
The Curse of Tenth Grave Darynda Jones 1/20/18

8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book with a cover that is mainly black and white.
Crown Jewels Ella James 1/25/18

9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book with the colour blue on the cover.
The Escape David Baldacci 1/7/18

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Why Did You Lie? Yrsa Sigurðardóttir 1/10/18

[Ann]

Done!

10/10

1. 'J' is for January: Author's first name starts with 'J': The Red Threads of Fortune - 1/10

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE: Handsome or beautiful MC.: One Snowy Night - 1/12

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: One Night With Her - 1/26


4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ celebration in story: Crime and Poetry - 1/20

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with two people touching: Sweet Little Lies -- 1/11

6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: mystery book: Cat Got Your Diamonds - 1/14

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: PNR/Fantansy: Sweep In Peace - 1/20

8. Opposite Day - January 25: book with black and white on the cover: A Song for Quiet - 1/14

9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Color blue on the cover: Clean Sweep -- 1/12

10. Reader's Choice: The Coincidence of Coconut Cake - 1/10

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats JoAnne and Ann!!

[Samantha]

I am finished.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Samantha wrote: "I am finished."


Congrats Samantha!!

[Susan]

9/10

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Dance of Seduction - Sabrina Jeffries (Avon - Mar 2003) - Jan 11

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE
APHRODITE was the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty. During the Trojan War, Aphrodite fought on the side of Paris. Aphrodite and her son Eros (Cupid) teamed up to cause Zeus to fall in love with a human named Europa.
Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline.
The Hired Man - Lynna Banning (HH #1352 - Nov 2017) - Jan 9

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Read one book written by Lauren Blakely or any author with her first or last name. Link to Lauren Blakely's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Fun Facts about Lauren:
* Lauren Blakely lives in California
* Her novels are plotted out while walking her dogs
* She is a New York Times best selling author of contemporary romance
* Her latest release The V Card was co-authored with Lili Valente

You may also read:
* a book set in California, or by an author who is from California
* any book with a dog in the storyline or cover
* a book shelved as Contemporary Romance
* a book co-written with another author
Unwrapped - Katie Lane (Forever - Oct 2015) (dogs) - Jan 17

4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ naturally following on from 31 Dec celebrations!!
Read a book where an MC has an addiction or gets drunk, or a book with a celebration in the storyline (eg wedding, 4th July, New Years etc)
A Baby for the Sheriff - Mary Leo (HWR #1664 - Oct 2017) (Thanksgiving) - Jan 13

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'.
Power Play - Beverly Long (HRS #1977 - Jan 2018) (touching) - Jan 9

6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body or a book with a detective in the storyline or a mystery book.
Ms. Calculation - Danica Winters (HI #1735 - Sept 2017) (mystery) - Jan 8

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a PNR or Fantasy book, or a book with a character who could be termed 'a dragon' (intimidating, gets aggressive quickly, metaphorically breathes fire, etc)
Autumn Flame - Lynne Hayworth (Zebra - Apr 2001) (short-tempered hero) - Jan 29

8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book that is outside your normal reading range, a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white.

9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips), or read a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover.
Now That It's You - Tawna Fenske (Montlake Romance - Oct 2016) (blue) - Jan 16

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Lady Osbaldestone's Christmas Goose -
Stephanie Laurens (Savdek Management Propriety - Oct 2017) - Jan 22


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[Beth]

Finished in #70.

[HeatherMarie]

Jan Monthly Challenge
Jan 1-30
10 / 10
❤️❤️FINISHED🎉🎉
✔️ 1. 'J' is for January: The Hazards of Hunting a Duke 🎧 (Last name 'J') ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/3
✔️2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses: Never Seduce a Scot 🎧 (Beautiful character) ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
✔️ 3. (FAC) ~ Lauren Blakely: Full Package 🎧 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/10
✔️ 4. National Hangover Day: I Thee Wed 🎧 (Wedding?) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/9
✔️ 5. Cuddle Up Day: Rocky Mountain Heat 🎧 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/5
✔️ 6. Male Watcher's Day: Must Love Cowboys 💻 ⭐️⭐️ 1/29
✔️ 7. Appreciate a Dragon Day: The House on Tradd Street 🎧 (paranormal) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/3
✔️ 8. Opposite Day: Egomaniac 🎧 (B/W) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/7
✔️ 9. National Cornchip Day: Mischief 🎧 (Blue) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/15
✔️ 10. Reader's Choice: Arabella 🎧 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/14

[nightowl99]

I'm new to this group and I just finished my first RRRC challenge, post #108. Thanks so much for hosting this fun challenge - I really enjoyed it!

[Alex]

January Monthly Challenge

Final Score: 8/10

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

Pink lace and Stolen Hearts by JC Wallace (1/12)


2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline.

Ghost Planet by Sharon Lynn Fisher (1/16)


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely Read one book written by Lauren Blakely or any author with her first or last name. You may also read: a book set in California, or by an author who is from California, any book with a dog in the storyline or cover, a book shelved as Contemporary Romance, a book co-written with another author

Roomies by Christina Lauren (1/21)


4. National Hangover Day - January 1 Read a book where an MC has an addiction or gets drunk, or a book with a celebration in the storyline (eg wedding, 4th July, New Years etc)

Year One by Nora Roberts (1/15)


5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'.

Radio Silence by Alyssa Cole (1/29)


6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body or a book with a detective in the storyline or a mystery book.


7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a PNR or Fantasy book, or a book with a character who could be termed 'a dragon' (intimidating, gets aggressive quickly, metaphorically breathes fire, etc)


8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book that is outside your normal reading range, a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white.

Something About You by Julie James (1/28)


9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips), or read a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover.

Crashed on an Ice World by Anna Hackett (1/10)


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

Bound by Amelia Bishop (1/6)

[Susan]

10/10

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Dance of Seduction - Sabrina Jeffries (Avon - Mar 2003) - Jan 11

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE
APHRODITE was the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty. During the Trojan War, Aphrodite fought on the side of Paris. Aphrodite and her son Eros (Cupid) teamed up to cause Zeus to fall in love with a human named Europa.
Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline.
The Hired Man - Lynna Banning (HH #1352 - Nov 2017) - Jan 9

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Read one book written by Lauren Blakely or any author with her first or last name. Link to Lauren Blakely's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Fun Facts about Lauren:
* Lauren Blakely lives in California
* Her novels are plotted out while walking her dogs
* She is a New York Times best selling author of contemporary romance
* Her latest release The V Card was co-authored with Lili Valente

You may also read:
* a book set in California, or by an author who is from California
* any book with a dog in the storyline or cover
* a book shelved as Contemporary Romance
* a book co-written with another author
Unwrapped - Katie Lane (Forever - Oct 2015) (dogs) - Jan 17

4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ naturally following on from 31 Dec celebrations!!
Read a book where an MC has an addiction or gets drunk, or a book with a celebration in the storyline (eg wedding, 4th July, New Years etc)
A Baby for the Sheriff - Mary Leo (HWR #1664 - Oct 2017) (Thanksgiving) - Jan 13

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'.
Power Play - Beverly Long (HRS #1977 - Jan 2018) (touching) - Jan 9

6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body or a book with a detective in the storyline or a mystery book.
Ms. Calculation - Danica Winters (HI #1735 - Sept 2017) (mystery) - Jan 8

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a PNR or Fantasy book, or a book with a character who could be termed 'a dragon' (intimidating, gets aggressive quickly, metaphorically breathes fire, etc)
Autumn Flame - Lynne Hayworth (Zebra - Apr 2001) (short-tempered hero) - Jan 29

8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book that is outside your normal reading range, a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white.
The MacGregor's Lady - Grace Burrowes (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Feb 2014) - Jan 30

9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips), or read a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover.
Now That It's You - Tawna Fenske (Montlake Romance - Oct 2016) (blue) - Jan 16

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Lady Osbaldestone's Christmas Goose -
Stephanie Laurens (Savdek Management Propriety - Oct 2017) - Jan 22

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats Beth, JC, HeatherMarie, Nan and Susan!!!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Nan wrote: "I'm new to this group and I just finished my first RRRC challenge, post #108. Thanks so much for hosting this fun challenge - I really enjoyed it!"

Glad you had fun Nan!!

[Sonja]

Updated my initial post and I am at 9/10!!!! Holy smokes!!!
I started the Dancing Master today, but I don't know if I'll finish in time... Whew... 9 out of 10 tho... that's pretty impressive, even for me!

✔1. 'J' is for January:
What You Need★★★★

✔2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE
The Highland Commander★★★★

✔
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Contemporary
Down Home Cowboy★★★★

✔4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~
Idol★★★★★

✔5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6:
Hate to Want You ★★★★

✔6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8:
Play★★★★

✔7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16:
Changing the Game★★★

8. Opposite Day - January 25:
Hunting Prince Dracula

9. National Cornchip Day - January 29:
The Dancing Master

✔10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Midnight Pleasures with a Scoundrel ★★★★,
✔ Truth or Beard ★★★★

, ,

DONE
, , , , , ,

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Sonja wrote: "Updated my initial post and I am at 9/10!!!! Holy smokes!!!
I started the Dancing Master today, but I don't know if I'll finish in time... Whew... 9 out of 10 tho... that's pretty impressive, even ..."

Well done Sonja!! So satisfying when you really knock a few books off and enjoy them :D

[LaurLa]

Challenge Complete!! Great start to the new year - thanks for hosting :-D
Original post: MY January Monthly Challenge (msg 63)

10 of 10 Completed

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats LaurLa!!

[Sonja]

WOOOHOO LaurLa! Congrats!

[Amanda A]

January Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10

1. 'J' is for January: One in a Million by Jill Shalvis 1/20
2. Olympian Goddesses - APHRODITE: Evergreen Springs by RaeAnne Thayne 1/3
3. FAC author - Lauren Blakely: Barking Up the Wrong Tree by Jenn McKinlay 1/12
4. National Hangover Day - January 1: Middle of Knight by Jewel E. Ann 1/14
5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Winter Solstice by Elin Hilderbrand 1/5
6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Whispers in the Dark by Maya Banks 1/9
7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: The Vampire's Mail Order Bride by Kristen Painter 1/1
8. Opposite Day - January 25: Sick Fux by Tillie Cole 1/12
9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: On Dublin Street by Samantha Young 1/29
10. Reader's Choice: An Independent Wife by Linda Howard 1/26

[Suzanne]

Finished!

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2018 January Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1/1/2018 - 1/31/2018

Progress: 9 out of 9

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE
APHRODITE was the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty. During the Trojan War, Aphrodite fought on the side of Paris. Aphrodite and her son Eros (Cupid) teamed up to cause Zeus to fall in love with a human named Europa.
Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline:
The Gatecrasher by Madeleine Wickham - *** - 1/8/2018 - 296 Pages

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Read one book written by Lauren Blakely or any author with her first or last name:
Big Rock by Lauren Blakely - ***** - 1/4/2018 - 247 Pages

4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ naturally following on from 31 Dec celebrations!!
Read a book where an MC has an addiction or gets drunk, or a book with a celebration in the storyline (eg wedding, 4th July, New Years etc):
I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons by Kevin Hart - ***** - 1/3/2018 - 400 Pages - Gets Drunk a lot

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies':
Mad About the Boy by Helen Fielding - ***** - 1/31/2018 - 336 Pages

6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body or a book with a detective in the storyline or a mystery book:
Tourist Season by Carl Hiaasen - *** - 1/24/2018 - 404 Pages - Mystery with Detective

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a PNR or Fantasy book, or a book with a character who could be termed 'a dragon' (intimidating, gets aggressive quickly, metaphorically breathes fire, etc)
Love Bites by Lynsay Sands - **** - 1/18/2018 - 373 Pages

8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book that is outside your normal reading range, a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white:
Passing by Nella Larsen - **** - 1/17/2018 - 160 Pages - Classic Genre

9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips), or read a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover:
Monstress, Vol. 1: Awakening by Marjorie M. Liu - ***** - 1/4/2018 - 202 Pages

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice:
X by Ilyasah Shabazz - *** - 1/9/2018 - 348 Pages

[Mariana]

January Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'
by Jill Shalvis, read Jan 11, ★★★1/2

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE
Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome
by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward, read Jan 20, ★★

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Read one book written by Lauren Blakely
by Lauren Blakely, read Jan 31, ★★★

4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ naturally following on from 31 Dec celebrations
Read a book with a celebration in the storyline
by Con Riley, read Jan 27, ★★★★★

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'
by Jennifer L. Armentrout, read Jan 25, ★★★

6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body
by Carmen Jenner, read Jan 06, ★★

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a PNR
by Annie Bellet, read Jan 20, ★★★★

8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope
by Santino Hassell, read Jan 06, ★★★★★

9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with
by Cordelia Kingsbridge, read Jan 24, ★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
by Riley Hart, Devon McCormack, read Jan 13, ★★★1/2

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats Amanda, Suzanne and Mariana!!

[[deleted user]]

I completed this challenge just under the wire!

My List

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats Sarah!!

[Christine]

I'm in!

10/10... Completed January 31

1. 'J' is for January: Jackaby by William Ritter January 26, 3.75 stars

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses: Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout January 25, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge: Contemporary Romance: A Cowboy Comes Home by Barbara Dunlop January 28, 4 stars

4. National Hangover Day: Identical by Ellen Hopkins January 21, 5 stars

5. Cuddle Up Day: The Bachelor's Stand-In Wife by Susan Crosby January 22, 5 stars

6. Male Watcher's Day: Brave the Wild Wind by Johanna Lindsey January 31, 5 stars

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlister

8. Opposite Day - January 25: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne January 10, 3.75 stars

9. National Cornchip Day: The Girl With All the Gifts: Extended Free Preview by M.R. Carey January 19, 4 stars

10. Reader's Choice: Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple January 4, 3.75 stars

[MountainKat, Moderator]

2018 January Monthly Challenge

I'm in for the usual 10!

10 of 10. Updated 1.31.18 DONE!!

1. 'J' is for January: The Final Score by Jaci Burton 1.31.18
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE: Seventh Grave and No Body by Darynda Jones 1.25.18
3. Featured Author Challenge - Lauren Blakely: Stud Finder by Lauren Blakely 1.10.18
4. National Hangover Day - January 1: To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn 1.14.18
5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Close to Heaven by Pamela Clare 1.19.18
6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Most Likely to Score by Lauren Blakely 1.18.18
7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: A Destiny of Dragons by T.J. Klune 1.31.18
8. Opposite Day - January 25: RoomHate by Penelope Ward 1.8.18
9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Dead By Midnight: An I-Team Christmas by Pamela Clare 1.9.18
10. Reader's Choice: Blood Fury by J.R. Ward 1.23.18



Congrats to all the finishers!!

[Karen ♐]

Thanks for a great Challenge!

January Monthly Challenge


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

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE
APHRODITE was the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty. During the Trojan War, Aphrodite fought on the side of Paris. Aphrodite and her son Eros (Cupid) teamed up to cause Zeus to fall in love with a human named Europa.
Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome - Desire After Dark Marie Force - 1/3


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Read one book written by Lauren Blakely or any author with her first or last name. Link to Lauren Blakely's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Fun Facts about Lauren:
* Lauren Blakely lives in California
* Her novels are plotted out while walking her dogs
* She is a New York Times best selling author of contemporary romance
* Her latest release The V Card was co-authored with Lili Valente - - The V Card Lauren Blakely - 1/27


You may also read:
* a book set in California, or by an author who is from California
* any book with a dog in the storyline or cover
* a book shelved as Contemporary Romance
* a book co-written with another author


4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ naturally following on from 31 Dec celebrations!!
Read a book where an MC gets drunk - T.L. Swan - 1/25

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover - Sinful Empire Meghan March - 1/7


6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a boowith a detective in the storyline or a mystery book. - Memory in Death J.D. Robb - 1/12


7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a Fantasy book - Heaven and Earth Nora Roberts - 1/20


8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book that is mainly black and white. - Defiant Queen Meghan March - 1/6


9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips) - Shattered Helen Hardt - 1/8


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. - Stanton Adore T.L. Swan - 1/17

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats Christine, Kat and Karen!!! :D

[Bookchaser]

2018 January Monthly Challenge



10/10 Completed


01. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Asking for Trouble by Rosalind James 01/09/18
02. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE: Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline.
A Scot in the Dark by Sarah MacLean 01/16/18
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Lauren Blakely: Read one book written by Lauren Blakely or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read: a book set in California, or by an author who is from California, any book with a dog in the storyline or on the cover, a book shelved as Contemporary Romance, or a book co-written with another author.
Every Dog Has His Day by Jenn McKinlay 01/13/18
04. National Hangover Day (January 1): Read a book where an MC has an addiction or gets drunk, or a book with a celebration in the storyline (eg wedding, 4th July, New Years etc).
Barking Up the Wrong Tree by Jenn McKinlay 01/05/18
05. Cuddle Up Day (January 6): Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'.
Lost Heart by Robin D. Owens 01/01/18
06. Male Watcher's Day (January 8): Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body or a book with a detective in the storyline or a mystery book.
Heart Sight by Robin D. Owens 01/08/18
07. Appreciate a Dragon Day (January 16): Read a PNR or Fantasy book, or a book with a character who could be termed 'a dragon' (intimidating, gets aggressive quickly, metaphorically breathes fire, etc).
Firestorm Forever by Deborah Cooke 01/26/18
08. Opposite Day (January 25): Read a book that is outside your normal reading range, a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white.
The Laird by Juliana Garnett 01/31/18
09. National Cornchip Day (January 29): Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips), or read a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover.
Put a Ring On It by Beth Kendrick 01/18/18
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
My Kind of You by Tracy Brogan 01/21/18

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats Bookchaser!!

[Lala]

I finished this month

8/10


| DONE | 2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE: Egomaniac by Vi Keeland 3 Stars 11.01.18
|DONE | 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Big Rock by Lauren Blakely 2 Stars 10.01.18
| DONE | 4. National Hangover Day - January 1: Barking Up the Wrong Tree by Jenn McKinlay 4 Stars 22.01.18
5. | DONE | Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Bound by Night by Larissa Ione 17.01.18 5 Stars
| DONE | 7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Even White Trash Zombies Get the Blues 31.01.19 5 stars
|DONE | 8. Opposite Day - January 25: The Girl You Lost by Kathryn Croft 08.01.18 5 Stars
| DONE | 9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: The Nowhere Man by Gregg Hurwitz 5 Stars 25.01.18
| DONE | 10. Reader's Choice: Something from the Nightside (Nightside #1) by Simon R. Green 5 stars 29.01.18

[Shan ~A~]

Finished 9 of 10.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats Laura and Shan!!

[Sonja]

Congrats to all who finished! I am about 60% done with my 10th book as of this morning so didn't quite make it, but I am totally enjoying the book anyway!

ON to FEBRUARY!

[Julianna]

Final Update 2/1

1. 'J' is for January: Blood Fury by J.R. Ward (1/31)★★★★★

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: The Redemption of Deke Summers by Gayle Wilson (1/22)★★★1/2

4. National Hangover Day - January 1: It's My Birthday (from Side Jobs) by Jim Butcher (1/8)★★★★★

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Cinnamon and Roses by Heidi Betts (1/7)★★★★

6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Good With His Hands (from The Watson Brothers) by Lori Foster (1/2)★★★★★

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione (1/17)★★★★★

Completed 6/6

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats Julianna and Sonja!!

...And its all about the books anyway, so enjoy the ending of book 10 Sonja :D

[Julianna]

Thanks, Jane!:-)

[~Teresa]

Posted the book I finished yesterday. I completed nine of the ten tasks but ran out of month for my last book! I completed more than I anticipated with all I had happen the month of January .... See Msg. 8 for my books. ;)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats Teresa!!

[Beth]

January Challenge (first post at 60):

1. 'J' is for January:

Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'. Charmed and Dangerous, ed. Jordan Price 1/5/18

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE
Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome A Promise of Fire, Amanda Bouchet 1/10/18
or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline. Ms. Bixby's Last Day, John Anderson 1/4/18

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely:
You may also read:
* a book set in California, or by an author who is from California Ralph S. Mouse, Beverly Cleary 1/29/18
* a book co-written with another author Blood Brother: Jonathan Daniels and His Sacrifice for Civil Rights, Rich & Sandra Wallace 1/1/18

4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ naturally following on from 31 Dec celebrations!!
Read a book where an MC has an addiction or gets drunk, The Homesman, Glendon Swarthout 1/15/18
or a book with a celebration in the storyline (eg wedding, 4th July, New Years etc) The Homesman, Catherine Bybee 1/11/18

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6:
Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover New Super-Man, Vol. 1: Made in China, Gene Luen Yang 1/28/18 (too short - graphic novel)
or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'. Slacker, Gordon Korman 1/22/18

6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8:
or a mystery book. A History of Murder, Lynn Bohart 1/7/18

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16:
Read a PNR or Fantasy book, Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus, Mary Shelley 1/22/18 (Mpg Science Fiction Fantasy)

8. Opposite Day - January 25:

Read a book that is outside your normal reading range, Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story, Caren Stelson 1/20/18
or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white. Strangers in Their Own Land: Anger and Mourning on the American Right, Arlie Hochschild 1/8/2018

9. National Cornchip Day - January 29:
Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips), Another Place in Time, ed. Tamara Allen 1/11/18
or read a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover. Ghost, Jason Reynolds 1/10/18

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Forged in Blood, ed. Michael Williamson 1/1/18