2014 August Monthly Challenge - Participant Thread

[Bookchaser]

2014 August Monthly Challenge

4/10 Completed

01. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
More Than a Touch by Alexis Morgan 08/04/14
02. Member of the Month ~ Katharina: Katharina has been a member of the RRRC since December 2010. Please read a book from any of Katharina's shelves, a book published in 2010 or a book published in December of any year.
Getting Lucky by Susan Andersen
OR
Hard Lovin' Man by Lorraine Heath
03. Geography ~ Sweden: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Sweden.
You may also read a book with a blue or gold cover or one that features a blond and/or blue eyed person on the cover. Also you may read a Viking book or one involving a monarchy. You may also choose a book with a very wealthy character or one involved in the medical profession.
The Handmaiden's Necklace by Kat Martin
OR
Baby, Come Home by Stephanie Bond
OR
The Mighty Quinns: Marcus by Kate Hoffmann
04. Family Fun Month: Read a book that involves family dynamics of some kind - children, parents, siblings etc.
No One But You by Leigh Greenwood
OR
Fireside by Susan Wiggs
05. Friendship Day (August 3): Read a book that features friendship or one recommended by a friend.
The Escape by Mary Balogh
OR
To Desire a Devil by Elizabeth Hoyt
OR
Splendid by Julia Quinn
06. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Read a book about someone in the minority in some way or the odd man out - left handed, red headed, teacher in a family of business professionals, or newcomer in a small town for example.
When We Met by Susan Mallery 08/07/14
07. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a book where someone takes a vacation or a book you would read on a vacation.
Top Secret Twenty-One by Janet Evanovich 08/02/14
08. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Read a book that didn't cost you anything, either one you borrowed from the library or friend or was a freebie!
Before We Kiss by Susan Mallery 08/09/14
09. Romance Awareness Month: A month made just for us! Read a romance book of any genre.
Then Came You by Jill Shalvis
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Wild Wolf by Jennifer Ashley
OR
Blackberry Summer by RaeAnne Thayne


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[R~wka]

RRRC 2014 August Monthly Challenge
Duration: August 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014
5/5 Read

2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Katharina's shelves: to-read
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn - Aug 10, 2014

3. Geography - Sweden: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Sweden.
So you may also read a book with a blue or gold cover or one that features a blond and/or blue eyed person on the cover. Also you may read a Viking book or one involving a monarchy. You may also choose a book with a very wealthy character or one involved in the medical profession.
To Tame a Sheikh by Olivia Gates - Aug 04, 2014

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Read a book about someone in the minority in some way or the odd man out - left handed, red headed, teacher in a family of business professionals, or newcomer in a small town for example.
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - Aug 15, 2014

9. Romance Awareness Month: A month made just for us! Read a romance book of any genre.
Lily and the Major by Lael Miller - Aug 30, 2014

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Wicked Nights by Gena Showalter - Aug 25, 2014

[Ethel]

RRRC - August Monthly Challenge

5/10 read

[5.8.] 4. Family Fun Month: No One's Angel by Kelly Walker
[6.8.] 8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Safe by Ryan Michele
[8.8.] 6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
[9.8.] 9. Romance Awareness Month: Game for Anything by Bella Andre
[10.8.] 7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs

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1. 'A' is for August: Nearly Broken by Devon Ashley
2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane
3. Geography - Sweden: Silent No More by N.E. Henderson
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5. Friendship Day (August 3): Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
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10. Reader's Choice:

[Joann]

RRRC 2014 August Monthly Challenge

Duration: August 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014

4/10 Read

1. 'A' is for August: Border Princes by Dan Abnett, 08.10.14 ★★★
2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Swarm by B.V. Larsen
3. Geography - Sweden: Iced by Karen Marie Moning, 08.09.14 No Rating
4. Family Fun Month: The Guns of Avalon by Roger Zelazny
5. Friendship Day: Cipher by Cindi Madsen, 08.07.14 ★★★★1/2
6. Left Handers' Day: The Mage in Black by Jaye Wells
7. Relaxation Day: The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory
8. National Thriftshop Day: Life's a Beach Then You Die by Falafel Jones, 08.03.14 ★★★
9. Romance Awareness Month: Home to Stay by Terri Osburn
10. Reader's Choice:

[Hina]

August Monthly Challenge
Duration: 8/1/14 - 8/30/14
10/10 Completed


1. 'A' is for August - Along Came Trouble by Ruthie Knox. 8/6/14 ★★★

2. Member of the Month: Katharina - Tempting Rever by Laurann Dohner. 8/7/14 ★★

3. Geography: Sweden - Claiming the Courtesan by Anna Campbell. 8/4/14 ★★★★

4. Family Fun Month - Love and Lists by Tara Sivec. 8/5/14 ★★★★★

5. Friendship Day (August 3) - Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach. 8/10/14 ★★★★★

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13) - A Hero to Come Home To by Marilyn Pappano. 8/8/14 ★★★★

7. Relaxation Day (August 15) - Single by Saturday by Catherine Bybee. 8/2/14 ★★★★

8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17) - Rescued by the Alpha: BBW Werewolf Romance by Liv Brywood. 8/11/14 ★

9. Romance Awareness Month - Exiled by Evangeline Anderson. 8/10/14 ★★★

10. Reader's Choice - Without Regret by R.L. Mathewson. 8/5/14 ★★★

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Yay Hina!!

[Elizabeth]

Read 10/10

1.'A' is for August: Alanna Lucas Once Upon A Montana Christmas, 8/3/2014, ★★★
2.Member of the Month - (published in 2010) A Matter of Time, Vol. 2, 8/10/2014, ★★★
3.Geography - Sweden: (set in Sweden) The Princess of Burundi, 8/9/2014, ★★★
4.Family Fun Month: (family dynamics of some kind - children, parents, siblings etc.) The Winter Lodge, 8/4/2014, ★★★
5. Friendship Day (August 3): (friendship) The Fiery Heart, 8/2/2014, ★★★
6.Left Handers' Day(August 13): (genius)Shadow of the Hegemon, 8/4/2014, ★★★1/2
7.Relaxation Day (August 15): Rewriting Monday, 8/7/2014, ★★1/2
8.National Thriftshop Day (August 17): (freebie)Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic, 8/6/2014, ★★★
9.Romance Awareness Month: A Matter of Time, Vol. 1, 8/6/2014, ★★★1/2
10.Reader's Choice: The Book Thief, 8/12/2014, ★★★★★★

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Congrats Elizabeth!!

[BJ Rose]

RRRC Monthly Challenge
August 1-31, 2014

5/7

1. Starts with A: Alexander, Victoria: The Scandalous Adventures of the Sister of the Bride
√ 2. Published in 2010: Welcome to Harmony by Jodi Thomas - 8.05
√ 3. Blond on cover: Sometimes a Rogue - 8.12
4. Family Fun:
5. Friendship: gift from a friend: Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek by Maya Van Wagenen
6. Odd Man Out: Peyton is a newcomer to a small town: The Promise by Robyn Carr
7. Relaxation: would read this on vacation: The Escape by Mary Balogh
√ 8. Thrift Day: borrowed from library: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian - 8.03
√ 9. Any Romance Book: The Mistress Memoirs by Jillian Hunter - 8.10
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Somewhere Along The Way by Jodi Thomas - 8.07

[Mary Ann]

I'm in for 6 this month.
DONE

6/6

1. A is for August: All Over You 8/6

2. Member of the Month: Tangled by Emma Chase 8/8

5. Friendship Day: Recommended by a friend- Breaking Alexandria by KA Robinson 8/2

8. National Thriftshop Day: Claimed by S.E. Reign 8/3

9. Romance Awareness: Tainted 8/4

10. Reader's Choice: Tattered Love by Lola Stark 8/11

Since I finished early, I decided to do the last 4.

1/4

3. Geography-Sweden: (I chose the wealthy character option)- Crushed 8/6

4. Family Fun Month-

6. Left Handers' Day- Maybe Someday

7. Relaxation Day- Ugly Love

[MountainKat, Moderator]

WooHoo Mary Ann!!

[Ethel]

RRRC - August Monthly Challenge

6/10 read

[5.8.] 4. Family Fun Month: No One's Angel by Kelly Walker
[6.8.] 8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Safe by Ryan Michele
[8.8.] 6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
[9.8.] 9. Romance Awareness Month: Game for Anything by Bella Andre
[10.8.] 7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
[12.8.] 1. 'A' is for August: Nearly Broken by Devon Ashley

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2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane
3. Geography - Sweden: Silent No More by N.E. Henderson
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5. Friendship Day (August 3): Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
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10. Reader's Choice:

[Nareh]

I'll try all 10.


1. 'A' is for August: Ilona Andrews Magic Bites 8/13

2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Ransom 8/3

3. Geography - Sweden:

4. Family Fun Month: Magic Burns 8/15

5. Friendship Day:

6. Left Handers' Day:

7. Relaxation Day:

8. National Thriftshop Day:

9. Romance Awareness Month:

10. Reader's Choice:

[Lekshmy]

2/10

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

2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Katharina has been a member of the RRRC since December 2010. Here is the link to Katharina's shelves. Please read a book from any of Katharina's shelves, a book published in 2010 or a book published in December of any year.

3. Geography - Sweden: Mr Perfect By Linda completed by 8/13

4. Family Fun Month: Read a book that involves family dynamics of some kind - children, parents, siblings etc.

5. Friendship Day (August 3): Secret life of Bees by Kidd, Sue Monk

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Beautiful Disaster by Jamie Mcguire
completed by 4/8

7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a book where someone takes a vacation or a book you would read on a vacation.

8. National Thrift shop Day (August 17):Philomena by Martin Sixsmith

9. Romance Awareness Month:Hush Hush by fitz

10. Reader's Choice: Life after Life by Kate Atkinson

[Susan]

6/10


1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'
The Proud Italian - Alison Roberts (HMED #667 - May 2014) - Aug 4

2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Katharina has been a member of the RRRC since December 2010. Here is the link to Katharina's shelves. Please read a book from any of Katharina's shelves, a book published in 2010 or a book published in December of any year.

3. Geography - Sweden: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Sweden.
Fun Facts about Sweden:
★ Sweden's flag is blue and gold and the country is often associated with blond hair and blue eyes.
★It is a constitutional monarchy and has a history associated with Vikings.
★ Sweden is a prosperous country and known for its universal healthcare.

So you may also read a book with a blue or gold cover or one that features a blond and/or blue eyed person on the cover. Also you may read a Viking book or one involving a monarchy. You may also choose a book with a very wealthy character or one involved in the medical profession.
Million-Dollar Maverick - Christine Rimmer (HSE #2341 -July 2014) (1 wealthy, 1 medical) - Aug 2

4. Family Fun Month: Read a book that involves family dynamics of some kind - children, parents, siblings etc.
True Blue Cowboy - Marin Thomas (HAR #1509 - Aug 2014) (Cash Brothers) - Aug 2

5. Friendship Day (August 3): Read a book that features friendship or one recommended by a friend.
Traceless - HelenKay Dimon (HI #1498 - June 2014) (recommended by Paula ) - Aug 13

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Read a book about someone in the minority in some way or the odd man out - left handed, red headed, teacher in a family of business professionals, or newcomer in a small town for example.
The Welcome Home Garden Club - Lori Wilde (Avon - Apr 2011) (missing left hand) - Aug 2

7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a book where someone takes a vacation or a book you would read on a vacation.

8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Read a book that didn't cost you anything, either one you borrowed from the library or friend or was a freebie!
Together - Linda Lael Miller (Harper Torch - Aug 1996) (library) - Aug 10

9. Romance Awareness Month: A month made just for us! Read a romance book of any genre.

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

[Ethel]

RRRC - August Monthly Challenge

7/10 read

[5.8.] 4. Family Fun Month: No One's Angel by Kelly Walker
[6.8.] 8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Safe by Ryan Michele
[8.8.] 6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
[9.8.] 9. Romance Awareness Month: Game for Anything by Bella Andre
[10.8.] 7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
[12.8.] 1. 'A' is for August: Nearly Broken by Devon Ashley
[14.8.] 3. Geography - Sweden:Silent No More by N.E. Henderson

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2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane
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5. Friendship Day (August 3): Silent Guilt by N. E. Henderson
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10. Reader's Choice:

[Bookchaser]

2014 August Monthly Challenge

5/10 Completed

01. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
More Than a Touch by Alexis Morgan 08/04/14
02. Member of the Month ~ Katharina: Katharina has been a member of the RRRC since December 2010. Please read a book from any of Katharina's shelves, a book published in 2010 or a book published in December of any year.
Getting Lucky by Susan Andersen
OR
Hard Lovin' Man by Lorraine Heath
03. Geography ~ Sweden: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Sweden.
You may also read a book with a blue or gold cover or one that features a blond and/or blue eyed person on the cover. Also you may read a Viking book or one involving a monarchy. You may also choose a book with a very wealthy character or one involved in the medical profession.
The Handmaiden's Necklace by Kat Martin
OR
Baby, Come Home by Stephanie Bond
OR
The Mighty Quinns: Marcus by Kate Hoffmann
04. Family Fun Month: Read a book that involves family dynamics of some kind - children, parents, siblings etc.
No One But You by Leigh Greenwood
OR
Fireside by Susan Wiggs
05. Friendship Day (August 3): Read a book that features friendship or one recommended by a friend.
The Escape by Mary Balogh 08/14/14
06. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Read a book about someone in the minority in some way or the odd man out - left handed, red headed, teacher in a family of business professionals, or newcomer in a small town for example.
When We Met by Susan Mallery 08/07/14
07. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a book where someone takes a vacation or a book you would read on a vacation.
Top Secret Twenty-One by Janet Evanovich 08/02/14
08. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Read a book that didn't cost you anything, either one you borrowed from the library or friend or was a freebie!
Before We Kiss by Susan Mallery 08/09/14
09. Romance Awareness Month: A month made just for us! Read a romance book of any genre.
Then Came You by Jill Shalvis
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Wild Wolf by Jennifer Ashley
OR
Blackberry Summer by RaeAnne Thayne


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[Rissa]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges - 2014 August Monthly Challenge 10/10 read
FINISHED - 8/14/2014! :)

1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A' Aunt Adeline's Bequest finished 8/13/2014

2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Katharina has been a member of the RRRC since December 2010. Here is the link to Katharina's shelves. Please read a book from any of Katharina's shelves, a book published in 2010 or a book published in December of any year . Icecapade finished 8/1/2014

3. Geography - Sweden: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Sweden.
Fun Facts about Sweden:
★ Sweden's flag is blue and gold and the country is often associated with blond hair and blue eyes.
★It is a constitutional monarchy and has a history associated with Vikings.
★ Sweden is a prosperous country and known for its universal healthcare.

So you may also read a book with a blue or gold cover or one that features a blond and/or blue eyed person on the cover . Also you may read a Viking book or one involving a monarchy. You may also choose a book with a very wealthy character or one involved in the medical profession. Let It Snow finished 8/5/2014

4. Family Fun Month: Read a book that involves family dynamics of some kind - children, parents , siblings etc. First Time, Forever finished 8/2/2014

5. Friendship Day (August 3): Read a book that features friendship or one recommended by a friend. Moonlight Becomes You finished 8/3/2014

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Read a book about someone in the minority in some way or the odd man out - left handed, red headed, teacher in a family of business professionals, or newcomer in a small town for example. Snakeskin Boots finished 8/13/2014

7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a book where someone takes a vacation or a book you would read on a vacation. Electrochemistry finished 8/14/2014

8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Read a book that didn't cost you anything , either one you borrowed from the library or friend or was a freebie ! A Cupid's Wager finished 8/2/2014

9. Romance Awareness Month: A month made just for us! Read a romance book of any genre . Good Bones finished 8/8/2014

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing ! Jay Walking finished 8/5/2014

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Congrats Rissa!!

[LaurLa]

Read since last check in - I'm at 6 of 10

✔5. Friendship Day (August 3):
-- The Hazards of Skinny Dipping – Alyssa Rose Ivy (friends before lovers)
-- Read 08.09 ★★★

✔6. Left Handers' Day (August 13):
-- It Had to Be You – Jill Shalvis (h feels like an outsider in town)
-- Read 08.11 ★★★★

✔7. Relaxation Day (August 15):
-- Forever Hers – E.B. Walters (H heads home for a break)
-- Read 08.14 ★★★★

[Sassafrass]

2014 August Monthly Challenge

10/10 Complete!

√1. 'A' is for August: Alpha (8.1.14)

√2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Obsidian (8.14.13)

√3. Geography - Sweden: (blue cover) Even White Trash Zombies Get the Blues (8.15.14)

√4. Family Fun Month: Kiss This (8.10.14)

√5. Friendship Day (August 3): Dirty Trick (8.4.14)

√6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Run To You (8.12.14)

√7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Delaney's Desert Sheikh (8.8.14)

√8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Reckless (8.13.14)

√9. Romance Awareness Month: Shield of Winter (8.2.14)

√10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Archangel's Blade (8.7.14)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Congrats Sass!!

[Fran, Moderator]

Congrats to all the finishers so far!!

[Fran, Moderator]

2014 August Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed- Done!

1. 'A' is for August:Amber Garza-Break Through 8/14
2. Member of the Month ~ Katharina: Published 2010- Last Call 8/3
3. Geography ~ Sweden:Blond on cover-The Courage to Love 8/9
4. Family Fun Month: The Good Girl 8/2
5. Friendship Day (August 3): The Bride Bargain 8/5
6. Left Handers' Day (August 13)- undercover agent- Trust 8/1 (3.5*)
7. Relaxation Day (August 15):The Sheik and the Christmas Bride (Desert Rogues, #11) 8/12
8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17):freebie- Lazy Sundays 8/2 (4.5*)
9. Romance Awareness Month: The Nightlife: Las Vegas 8/6
10. Reader's Choice: I Didn't Come Here to Make Friends: Confessions of a Reality Show Villain 8/6

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Way to go Fran!!

[Fran, Moderator]

MountainKat wrote: "Way to go Fran!!"

Thanks Kat, and thanks for a great challenge!

[Jojo]

August Monthly Challenge

6/10

1. 'A' is for August: Run from Fear by Jami Alden
✓2. Member the Month - Katharina: Midnight Run by Lisa Marie Rice - 10/08/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓3. Geography - Sweden: Forged in Steele by Maya Banks - 05/08/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
4. Family Fun Month: The Trouble with Cowboys by Melissa Cutler
✓5. Friendship Day (August 3): Sudden Response by R L Mathewson - 12/08/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): TBD
✓7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Otherwise Engaged by Amanda Quick - 02/08/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Touched by the Light by Lynn B Halton
✓9. Romance Awareness Month: The Promise by Kristen Ashley - 08/08/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓10. Reader's Choice: Faith & Fidelity by Tere Michaels - 07/08/14 ★ ★ ★

TBD

[❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ]

2014 August Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1st August - 31st August
10/10

'A' is for August - Anything Goes: My Autobiography by John Barrowman (05/08/14)
Member of the Month - December of any year - Ink by Isabelle Rowan (01/08/14)
Geography - Blue Cover - Lone by Rowan McBride (11/08/14)
Family Fun Month - A Match Made in Texas by Katie Lane (02/08/14)
Friendship Day - The Pirate Prince by Michelle M. Pillow (14/08/14)
Left Handers' Day - Red Head - Alien Embrace by Tracy St. John (15/08/14)
Relaxation Day - Emma And The Outlaw by Linda Lael Miller (04/08/14)
National Thriftshop Day - Ivan by Roxie Rivera (07/08/14)
Romance Awareness Month - Red Dirt Heart by N.R. Walker (02/08/14)
Reader's Choice - Dark Skye by Kresley Cole (12/08/14)



COMPLETED

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Yay Stephanie!!

[Maria]

Read 3/9

1. 'A' is for August:
2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Pride and Prejudice
3. Geography - Sweden:
4. Family Fun Month:
5. Friendship Day: Out of Sight, Out of Time
7. Relaxation Day:
8. National Thriftshop Day:
9. Romance Awareness Month: To All the Boys I've Loved Before
10. Reader's Choice:

[Ethel]

RRRC - August Monthly Challenge

8/10 read

[5.8.] 4. Family Fun Month: No One's Angel by Kelly Walker
[6.8.] 8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Safe by Ryan Michele
[8.8.] 6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
[9.8.] 9. Romance Awareness Month: Game for Anything by Bella Andre
[10.8.] 7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
[12.8.] 1. 'A' is for August: Nearly Broken by Devon Ashley
[14.8.] 3. Geography - Sweden:Silent No More by N.E. Henderson
[16.8.] 5. Friendship Day (August 3): Silent Guilt by N. E. Henderson

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2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane
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10. Reader's Choice:

[Bookchaser]

2014 August Monthly Challenge

6/10 Completed

01. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
More Than a Touch by Alexis Morgan 08/04/14
02. Member of the Month ~ Katharina: Katharina has been a member of the RRRC since December 2010. Please read a book from any of Katharina's shelves, a book published in 2010 or a book published in December of any year.
Getting Lucky by Susan Andersen
OR
Hard Lovin' Man by Lorraine Heath
03. Geography ~ Sweden: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Sweden.
You may also read a book with a blue or gold cover or one that features a blond and/or blue eyed person on the cover. Also you may read a Viking book or one involving a monarchy. You may also choose a book with a very wealthy character or one involved in the medical profession.
The Handmaiden's Necklace by Kat Martin
OR
Baby, Come Home by Stephanie Bond
OR
The Mighty Quinns: Marcus by Kate Hoffmann
04. Family Fun Month: Read a book that involves family dynamics of some kind - children, parents, siblings etc.
Fireside by Susan Wiggs 08/16/14
05. Friendship Day (August 3): Read a book that features friendship or one recommended by a friend.
The Escape by Mary Balogh 08/14/14
06. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Read a book about someone in the minority in some way or the odd man out - left handed, red headed, teacher in a family of business professionals, or newcomer in a small town for example.
When We Met by Susan Mallery 08/07/14
07. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a book where someone takes a vacation or a book you would read on a vacation.
Top Secret Twenty-One by Janet Evanovich 08/02/14
08. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Read a book that didn't cost you anything, either one you borrowed from the library or friend or was a freebie!
Before We Kiss by Susan Mallery 08/09/14
09. Romance Awareness Month: A month made just for us! Read a romance book of any genre.
Then Came You by Jill Shalvis
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
The More I See You by Lynn Kurland
OR
Wild Wolf by Jennifer Ashley
OR
Blackberry Summer by RaeAnne Thayne
OR
No One But You by Leigh Greenwood


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[BJ Rose]

DONE!
Reached my goal of 7 - might get another, but have other challenges to finish first…

RRRC Monthly Challenge
August 1-31, 2014

7/7

√ 1. Starts with A: Adrian, Lara: Kiss of Midnight - 8.03
√ 2. Published in 2010: Welcome to Harmony by Jodi Thomas - 8.05
√ 3. Blond on cover: Sometimes a Rogue - 8.12
4. Family Fun:
5. Friendship: gift from a friend: Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek by Maya Van Wagenen
√ 6. Odd Man Out: Peyton is a newcomer to a small town: The Promise by Robyn Carr - 8.14
7. Relaxation: would read this on vacation: The Escape by Mary Balogh
√ 8. Thrift Day: borrowed from library: Eggs Benedict Arnold by Laura Childs - 8.15
√ 9. Any Romance Book: The Mistress Memoirs by Jillian Hunter - 8.10
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Somewhere Along The Way by Jodi Thomas - 8.07

[Ora]

Challenge completed! MSG 7 updated

[Susan]

7/10


1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'
The Proud Italian - Alison Roberts (HMED #667 - May 2014) - Aug 4

2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Katharina has been a member of the RRRC since December 2010. Here is the link to Katharina's shelves. Please read a book from any of Katharina's shelves, a book published in 2010 or a book published in December of any year.

3. Geography - Sweden: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Sweden.
Fun Facts about Sweden:
★ Sweden's flag is blue and gold and the country is often associated with blond hair and blue eyes.
★It is a constitutional monarchy and has a history associated with Vikings.
★ Sweden is a prosperous country and known for its universal healthcare.

So you may also read a book with a blue or gold cover or one that features a blond and/or blue eyed person on the cover. Also you may read a Viking book or one involving a monarchy. You may also choose a book with a very wealthy character or one involved in the medical profession.
Million-Dollar Maverick - Christine Rimmer (HSE #2341 -July 2014) (1 wealthy, 1 medical) - Aug 2

4. Family Fun Month: Read a book that involves family dynamics of some kind - children, parents, siblings etc.
True Blue Cowboy - Marin Thomas (HAR #1509 - Aug 2014) (Cash Brothers) - Aug 2

5. Friendship Day (August 3): Read a book that features friendship or one recommended by a friend.
Traceless - HelenKay Dimon (HI #1498 - June 2014) (recommended by Paula ) - Aug 13

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Read a book about someone in the minority in some way or the odd man out - left handed, red headed, teacher in a family of business professionals, or newcomer in a small town for example.
The Welcome Home Garden Club - Lori Wilde (Avon - Apr 2011) (missing left hand) - Aug 2

7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a book where someone takes a vacation or a book you would read on a vacation.
A SEAL's Seduction - Tawny Weber (HB #738 - Feb 2013) (forced time off) - Aug 16

8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Read a book that didn't cost you anything, either one you borrowed from the library or friend or was a freebie!
Together - Linda Lael Miller (Harper Torch - Aug 1996) (library) - Aug 10

9. Romance Awareness Month: A month made just for us! Read a romance book of any genre.

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

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Congrats BJ Rose and Ora!!

[KarenF]

I think I'm going for all 10.

8/10 Read

1. A for August: Crave The Night by Lara Adrian 8/12/14
2. Hi Katharina! When the Duke Was Wicked by Lorraine Heath 8/16/14
3. Sweden: Slightly Tempted by Mary Balogh 8/8/14
4. Family Fun Day: Suddenly Last Summer by Sarah Morgan 8/10/14
5. Friendship Day: Thirteen by Kelley Armstrong
6. Left Handers' Day: The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison 8/7/14
7. Relaxation Day: Pyramids by Terry Pratchett 8/3/14
8. Thriftshop Day: Otherwise Engaged by Amanda Quick 8/4/14
9. Romance Awareness: Then Came You by Jill Shalvis
10. My Choice: Pia Saves the Day by Thea Harrison 8/7/14

Unread:

Read:

[BJ Rose]

MountainKat wrote: "Congrats BJ Rose and Ora!!"

Thanks, MountainKat!

[Valorie]

Congrats to all the finishers so far!

10/10 Done Yay!

1. August: Adrian, Lara - Deeper Than Midnight 8/13 ★★★★★
2. MOTM (Katherina): Jane's Warlord by Angela Knight 8/16 ★★★★
3. Monarchy: Royal Lockdown (Lights Out, #1) by Rebecca York 8/4 ★★★★
4. Family Fun: The Cradle Files by Delores Fossen 8/15 ★★★
5. Friendship Day: Fed Up by JCP 8/8 ★★★
6. Left Handers': Must Love Dragons by Stephanie Rowe 8/6 ★★★★
7. Relaxation: Death's Excellent Vacation Anthology 8/2 ★★★★
8. Thriftshop Day: The Empath by Bonnie Vanak 8/10 ★★★★
9. Romance Awareness: Claimed! by VLT 8/12 ★★★★
10. My Choice: Shadows on the Lake by Leona Karr 8/17 ★★

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Yay Valorie!!

[Penney]

2014 August Monthly Challenge
Duration: August 1 - August 31
6/10 Read

1. 'A' is for...: Aden by D.B. Reynolds
2. Hi Katharina! Comanche Heart by Catherine Anderson 8/16 ✯✯✯
3. Sweden: The Breaker's Concubine by Ann Mayburn
4. Family Fun Month: Glass Slipper by Jenny Trout
5. Friendship Day:Hunted by D.B. Reynolds 8/3 ✯✯✯
6. Left Hander's Day: Alaskan Fire by Sara King
7. Relaxation Day: Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews 8/6 ✯✯✯✯½
8. Thriftshop Day: With You by Nashoda Rose 8/13 ✯✯✯
9. Romance Awareness Month: Rhythm and Bluegrass by Molly Harper 8/11 ✯✯✯✯
10. Reader's Choice: The Guardian by Margaret Mallory 8/9 ✯✯✯

[Susan A]

READ: 10/10 COMPLETE


A is August: All Wrapped Up Aug 2 ★★★★
Katarina (2010) Dark Space Aug 17 ★★★★★
Sweden: Contrary Instincts Aug 8 ★★
Family Fun Day: Somebody Nice! Aug 9 ★★★★
Friendship Day: Hell & High Water Aug 3 ★★★★
Left Hander's Day If At First You Don't Succeed Aug 9 ★★★★
Relaxation Day: All Alone in a Sea of Romance Aug 5 ★★★★
Thrift Shop Day: Running Deer and Hidden Badger Aug 8 ★★★★
Romance Awareness: Stay With Me Aug 7 ★★★★
Choice: Sacrifice Aug 4 ★★★

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Congrats Susan A!!

[Valorie]

MountainKat wrote: "Yay Valorie!!"

Thanks!

[Susan]

8/10


1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'
The Proud Italian - Alison Roberts (HMED #667 - May 2014) - Aug 4

2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Katharina has been a member of the RRRC since December 2010. Here is the link to Katharina's shelves. Please read a book from any of Katharina's shelves, a book published in 2010 or a book published in December of any year.

3. Geography - Sweden: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Sweden.
Fun Facts about Sweden:
★ Sweden's flag is blue and gold and the country is often associated with blond hair and blue eyes.
★It is a constitutional monarchy and has a history associated with Vikings.
★ Sweden is a prosperous country and known for its universal healthcare.

So you may also read a book with a blue or gold cover or one that features a blond and/or blue eyed person on the cover. Also you may read a Viking book or one involving a monarchy. You may also choose a book with a very wealthy character or one involved in the medical profession.
Million-Dollar Maverick - Christine Rimmer (HSE #2341 -July 2014) (1 wealthy, 1 medical) - Aug 2

4. Family Fun Month: Read a book that involves family dynamics of some kind - children, parents, siblings etc.
True Blue Cowboy - Marin Thomas (HAR #1509 - Aug 2014) (Cash Brothers) - Aug 2

5. Friendship Day (August 3): Read a book that features friendship or one recommended by a friend.
Traceless - HelenKay Dimon (HI #1498 - June 2014) (recommended by Paula ) - Aug 13

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Read a book about someone in the minority in some way or the odd man out - left handed, red headed, teacher in a family of business professionals, or newcomer in a small town for example.
The Welcome Home Garden Club - Lori Wilde (Avon - Apr 2011) (missing left hand) - Aug 2

7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a book where someone takes a vacation or a book you would read on a vacation.
A SEAL's Seduction - Tawny Weber (HB #738 - Feb 2013) (forced time off) - Aug 16

8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Read a book that didn't cost you anything, either one you borrowed from the library or friend or was a freebie!
Together - Linda Lael Miller (Harper Torch - Aug 1996) (library) - Aug 10

9. Romance Awareness Month: A month made just for us! Read a romance book of any genre.
Stormy Persuasion - Johanna Lindsay (Gallery Books - June2014) - Aug 18

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

[Bookchaser]

2014 August Monthly Challenge

7/10 Completed

01. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
More Than a Touch by Alexis Morgan 08/04/14
02. Member of the Month ~ Katharina: Katharina has been a member of the RRRC since December 2010. Please read a book from any of Katharina's shelves, a book published in 2010 or a book published in December of any year.
Hard Lovin' Man by Lorraine Heath 08/18/14
03. Geography ~ Sweden: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Sweden.
You may also read a book with a blue or gold cover or one that features a blond and/or blue eyed person on the cover. Also you may read a Viking book or one involving a monarchy. You may also choose a book with a very wealthy character or one involved in the medical profession.
The Handmaiden's Necklace by Kat Martin
OR
Baby, Come Home by Stephanie Bond
OR
The Mighty Quinns: Marcus by Kate Hoffmann
04. Family Fun Month: Read a book that involves family dynamics of some kind - children, parents, siblings etc.
Fireside by Susan Wiggs 08/16/14
05. Friendship Day (August 3): Read a book that features friendship or one recommended by a friend.
The Escape by Mary Balogh 08/14/14
06. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Read a book about someone in the minority in some way or the odd man out - left handed, red headed, teacher in a family of business professionals, or newcomer in a small town for example.
When We Met by Susan Mallery 08/07/14
07. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a book where someone takes a vacation or a book you would read on a vacation.
Top Secret Twenty-One by Janet Evanovich 08/02/14
08. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Read a book that didn't cost you anything, either one you borrowed from the library or friend or was a freebie!
Before We Kiss by Susan Mallery 08/09/14
09. Romance Awareness Month: A month made just for us! Read a romance book of any genre.
Then Came You by Jill Shalvis
OR
The More I See You by Lynn Kurland
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Wild Wolf by Jennifer Ashley
OR
Blackberry Summer by RaeAnne Thayne
OR
No One But You by Leigh Greenwood


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[Mary Ann]

I'm in for 6 this month.
DONE

6/6

1. A is for August: All Over You 8/6

2. Member of the Month: Tangled by Emma Chase 8/8

5. Friendship Day: Recommended by a friend- Breaking Alexandria by KA Robinson 8/2

8. National Thriftshop Day: Claimed by S.E. Reign 8/3

9. Romance Awareness: Tainted 8/4

10. Reader's Choice: Tattered Love by Lola Stark 8/11

Since I finished early, I decided to do the last 4.

3/4

3. Geography-Sweden: (I chose the wealthy character option)- Crushed 8/6

4. Family Fun Month-

6. Left Handers' Day- Maybe Someday 8/16

7. Relaxation Day- Ugly Love 8/18

[MountainKat, Moderator]

WooHoo Mary Ann!!

[Tina Theresa]

10/10 DONE

1. 'A' is for August: High Risk 8/7 by Vivian Arend
2. Member of the Month - Embattled Hearts 8/11
3. Geography - High Passion 8/7
4. Family Fun Month: Beyond Temptation 8/12
5. Friendship Day (August 3): Hard as You Can 8/14
6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): When the Marquess Met His Match 8/15
7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Golden Trail 8/10
8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): If the Slipper Fits 8/2
9. Romance Awareness Month: Bedding the Wrong Brother 8/16
10. Reader's Choice: Games of the Heart 8/19

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Yay Tina Theresa!!