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Made my personal goal of 5 books this month! *Woot*Hoping I can pull off 2-3 more, but I'm smack-dab in the middle of birthday party planning for this weekend so I will be stuck doing other things. LOL!
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The Northman's Bride (r/w/b on cover)
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Hurts to Love You (strong father figure)
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Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart (HR/England)
✔︎✔︎10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
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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'.
Alaskan Sweethearts - Janet Tronstad (LI #878 - Oct 2014) - June 9
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses -
DEMETER-Demeter was the daughter of Cronos and Rhea. She was the goddess of harvest and fertility. Only women attended the Thesmophoria, a fertility festival held in honor of Demeter.
-Read a book that takes place on a farm or ranch OR one that involves a pregnancy OR involves an abduction (Demeter’s daughter was kidnapped).
A Secret Consequence for the Viscount - Sophia James (HH #1356 - Dec 2017) (abduction) - June 6
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Celeste Bradley. Read one book written by Celeste Bradley or any author with her first or last name. Link to Celeste's backlist-
Celeste Bradley
Fun Facts about Celeste-
* She lives in Tennessee
* She has lived in 8 states in over twenty homes
* She writes Historical Romance
* Celeste won a RITA award for The Pretender
You may also read a book set in Tennessee, or by an author who is from Tennessee. You can read a book which involves a move or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.
The Designs of Lord Randolph Cavanaugh - Stephanie Laurens (Mira - Apr 2018) (RITA) - June 21
4. June is National Adopt-a-Cat Month. It was created to encourage people to adopt a cat or to celebrate with a cat you’ve already adopted.
-Read a book with a cat or an adopted pet in the story or on the cover OR read a book with a shifter.
Close Contact - Lori Foster (HQN - Dec 2017) (cats) - June 4
5. June 2 is national leave the office early day (celebrated on the 1st this year). On this day you are encouraged to leave work early (after getting permission from your boss) and go out and do something fun.
-Read a book featuring a workplace romance OR a vacation OR that takes place someplace fun (a beach, amusement park, etc.).
Your Mouth Drives Me Crazy - HelenKay Dimon (Brava - July 2007) (Hawaii) - June 13
6. Flag Day falls on June 14 in the United States. It celebrates the flag, but in recent years it has also marked other topics and issues including gay and lesbian pride.
-Read a book with a flag on the cover OR the colors of your country’s flag OR read a book featuring a same sex couple.
7. June 17 is Father’s Day- Father’s day is celebrated around the world to honor the contributions of fathers and father figures in the lives of their children.
-Read a book with a single father MC OR a book with a strong parental relationship OR a book with 1 and 7 in the page count OR one with a child on the cover.
Fast Burn - Lori Foster (HQN - Mar 2018) (parental relationship) - June 15
8. Juneteenth is on June 19th, it celebrates the end of legal slavery in the United States, marking the day that Union troops landed in Galveston, Texas announcing the end of the war and the emancipation of the slaves.
-Read a book with an African American character OR a book set in Texas OR one that takes place during the Civil War.
When You Love a Scotsman - Hannah Howell (Zebra - Jan 2018) (Civil War) - June 17
9. June 21 is the summer solstice (in the Northern Hemisphere). The summer solstice marks the longest day in the year, it has been celebrated in different ways throughout history, for example in Ancient Greece it marked the beginning of the year. Stonehenge may have been built to mark astrological events, including the summer solstice. Others worried that it would bring bad luck and wore a talisman to ward off evil on that day.
-Read a PNR OR a historical romance OR read a book set in England OR with sunlight on the cover OR that takes place during the summer.
The Blue Sword - Robin McKinley (Greenwillow Books - 1982) (paranormal/sun) - June 6
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Cowboy SEAL Redemption - Nicole Helm (Soucebooks Casablanca - June 2018) - June 11
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Finished ten books! Yay! I had a couple that were really close to five stars, too. : )My post is here: Post #52
Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ wrote: "Finished ten books! Yay! I had a couple that were really close to five stars, too. : )My post is here:
Post #52
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Yay!!
COMPLETED!JUNE MONTHLY CHALLENGE
Read: 7 out of 7
1. 'J' is for June:
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses -
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-
4. June is National Adopt-a-Cat Month. SKIP
5. June 2 is national leave the office early day (celebrated on the 1st this year).
6. Flag Day falls on June 14 in the United States. SKIP
7. June 17 is Father’s Day-
8. Juneteenth is on June 19th- Read a book with an African American character OR a book set in Texas OR one that takes place during the Civil War. SKIP
9. June 21 is the summer solstice (in the Northern Hemisphere).
10. Reader's Choice:
2018 June Monthly Challenge9/10 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. Olympian Gods and Goddesses ~ DEMETER: Read a book that takes place on a farm or ranch OR one that involves a pregnancy OR involves an abduction (Demeter’s daughter was kidnapped).
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Celeste Bradley: Read one book written by Celeste Bradley or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Tennessee, or by an author who is from Tennessee. You can read a book which involves a move or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.
04. June is National Adopt-a-Cat Month: Read a book with a cat or an adopted pet in the story or on the cover OR read a book with a shifter.
05. National Leave the Office Early Day (June 2, celebrated on the 1st this year): Read a book featuring a workplace romance OR a vacation OR that takes place someplace fun (a beach, amusement park, etc.).
06. Flag Day (June 14 in the United States): Read a book with a flag on the cover OR the colors of your country’s flag OR read a book featuring a same sex couple.
07. Father's Day (June 17): Read a book with a single father MC OR a book with a strong parental relationship OR a book with 1 and 7 in the page count OR one with a child on the cover.
08. Juneteenth (June 19th): Read a book with an African American character OR a book set in Texas OR one that takes place during the Civil War.
09. Summer Solstice (in the Northern Hemisphere) (June 21): Read a PNR OR a historical romance OR read a book set in England OR with sunlight on the cover OR that takes place during the summer.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Summer Bride by Mary Balogh
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Last Kiss of Summer by Marina Adair
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Silver-Tongued Devil by Rosalind James
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Scrimmage Gone South by Alicia Hunter Pace
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Real Men Will by Victoria Dahl
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Shooter by Dahlia West
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Complete!! Thanks for hosting :-)Original post: MY June Monthly Challenge (msg 40)
10 of 10 Completed
LaurLa wrote: "Complete!! Thanks for hosting :-)Original post: MY June Monthly Challenge (msg 40)
10 of 10 Completed
[bookcover:Aphrodite's K..."Congrats LaurLa!
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'.
Alaskan Sweethearts - Janet Tronstad (LI #878 - Oct 2014) - June 9
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses -
DEMETER-Demeter was the daughter of Cronos and Rhea. She was the goddess of harvest and fertility. Only women attended the Thesmophoria, a fertility festival held in honor of Demeter.
-Read a book that takes place on a farm or ranch OR one that involves a pregnancy OR involves an abduction (Demeter’s daughter was kidnapped).
A Secret Consequence for the Viscount - Sophia James (HH #1356 - Dec 2017) (abduction) - June 6
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Celeste Bradley. Read one book written by Celeste Bradley or any author with her first or last name. Link to Celeste's backlist-
Celeste Bradley
Fun Facts about Celeste-
* She lives in Tennessee
* She has lived in 8 states in over twenty homes
* She writes Historical Romance
* Celeste won a RITA award for The Pretender
You may also read a book set in Tennessee, or by an author who is from Tennessee. You can read a book which involves a move or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.
The Designs of Lord Randolph Cavanaugh - Stephanie Laurens (Mira - Apr 2018) (RITA) - June 21
4. June is National Adopt-a-Cat Month. It was created to encourage people to adopt a cat or to celebrate with a cat you’ve already adopted.
-Read a book with a cat or an adopted pet in the story or on the cover OR read a book with a shifter.
Close Contact - Lori Foster (HQN - Dec 2017) (cats) - June 4
5. June 2 is national leave the office early day (celebrated on the 1st this year). On this day you are encouraged to leave work early (after getting permission from your boss) and go out and do something fun.
-Read a book featuring a workplace romance OR a vacation OR that takes place someplace fun (a beach, amusement park, etc.).
Your Mouth Drives Me Crazy - HelenKay Dimon (Brava - July 2007) (Hawaii) - June 13
6. Flag Day falls on June 14 in the United States. It celebrates the flag, but in recent years it has also marked other topics and issues including gay and lesbian pride.
-Read a book with a flag on the cover OR the colors of your country’s flag OR read a book featuring a same sex couple.
Finding Our Forever - Brenda Novak (SSE #2539 - Apr 2017) (colors - red/white/blue) - June 27
7. June 17 is Father’s Day- Father’s day is celebrated around the world to honor the contributions of fathers and father figures in the lives of their children.
-Read a book with a single father MC OR a book with a strong parental relationship OR a book with 1 and 7 in the page count OR one with a child on the cover.
Fast Burn - Lori Foster (HQN - Mar 2018) (parental relationship) - June 15
8. Juneteenth is on June 19th, it celebrates the end of legal slavery in the United States, marking the day that Union troops landed in Galveston, Texas announcing the end of the war and the emancipation of the slaves.
-Read a book with an African American character OR a book set in Texas OR one that takes place during the Civil War.
When You Love a Scotsman - Hannah Howell (Zebra - Jan 2018) (Civil War) - June 17
9. June 21 is the summer solstice (in the Northern Hemisphere). The summer solstice marks the longest day in the year, it has been celebrated in different ways throughout history, for example in Ancient Greece it marked the beginning of the year. Stonehenge may have been built to mark astrological events, including the summer solstice. Others worried that it would bring bad luck and wore a talisman to ward off evil on that day.
-Read a PNR OR a historical romance OR read a book set in England OR with sunlight on the cover OR that takes place during the summer.
The Blue Sword - Robin McKinley (Greenwillow Books - 1982) (paranormal/sun) - June 6
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Cowboy SEAL Redemption - Nicole Helm (Soucebooks Casablanca - June 2018) - June 11
2018 June Monthly ChallengeYay! I finished a bit early this month. It will be nice to have a little extra time to work on my long term challenges.
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. Olympian Gods and Goddesses ~ DEMETER: Read a book that takes place on a farm or ranch OR one that involves a pregnancy OR involves an abduction (Demeter’s daughter was kidnapped).
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Celeste Bradley: Read one book written by Celeste Bradley or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Tennessee, or by an author who is from Tennessee. You can read a book which involves a move or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.
04. June is National Adopt-a-Cat Month: Read a book with a cat or an adopted pet in the story or on the cover OR read a book with a shifter.
05. National Leave the Office Early Day (June 2, celebrated on the 1st this year): Read a book featuring a workplace romance OR a vacation OR that takes place someplace fun (a beach, amusement park, etc.).
06. Flag Day (June 14 in the United States): Read a book with a flag on the cover OR the colors of your country’s flag OR read a book featuring a same sex couple.
07. Father's Day (June 17): Read a book with a single father MC OR a book with a strong parental relationship OR a book with 1 and 7 in the page count OR one with a child on the cover.
08. Juneteenth (June 19th): Read a book with an African American character OR a book set in Texas OR one that takes place during the Civil War.
09. Summer Solstice (in the Northern Hemisphere) (June 21): Read a PNR OR a historical romance OR read a book set in England OR with sunlight on the cover OR that takes place during the summer.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
All DoneJune Monthly Challenge
1. June:
Jacquelyn Frank- Cursed by Ice 6/6/18
4. Adopt-a-Cat Month.
Master of Wolves by Angela Knight 6/17/18
6. Flag Day :
A Shock to Your System by Mandy Rosko 6/21/18
9. June 21 is the summer solstice (in the Northern Hemisphere):
Treasured Find by Nancy Corrigan 6/19/18
10. Reader's Choice:
Girl On Tour by Caisey Quinn 6/14/18
Juana "Darkness" wrote: "All DoneYay!
Yay! Finished!10/10
1. 'J' is for June: Read a book whose author's first name starts with 'J'.
NOS4A2 by Joe Hill - 6/18/182. Olympian Gods and Goddesses- Demeter: Read a book that involves a pregnancy OR involves an abduction. (both)
Unlawful Seizure by Baylee Rose - 6/10/183. FAC author-Celeste Bradley: Read a book written by any author who has won a RITA award.
Moonlight Seduction by Jennifer L. Armentrout - 6/28/184. National Adopt-a-Cat Month: Read a book with a cat in the story.
You've Got Male by Elizabeth Bevarly - 6/2/185. National leave the office early day: Read a book featuring a workplace romance.
Echo After Echo by Amy Rose Capetta -6/22/186. Flag Day: Read a book featuring a same sex couple.
City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare - 6/26/187. Father’s Day: Read a book with a strong parental relationship.
Autoboyography by Christina Lauren - 6/20/188. Juneteenth: Read a book with an African American character.
Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli - 6/19/189. Summer Solstice: Read a PNR.
White Hot by Ilona Andrews - 6/6/1810. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Fearless Writing: How to Create Boldly and Write with Confidence by William Kenower - 6/17/18
All done...and on time! Thanks for the fun.June Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 6/1/18 to 6/30/18
10/10
1. J is for June - Author's first or last name starts with J - Author J.D. Robb - Delusion in Death - 6/9/18 ♥♥♥♥♥
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - Takes place on a farm - It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet by James Herriot - 6/11/18 ♥♥♥♥♥
Most of the action takes place on various farms where Herriot is visiting sick animals.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Celeste Bradley - Which involves a move - The Art of Hiding by Amanda Prowse - 6/8/18 ♥♥♥♥
Nina and her children must move out of their home after the death of her husband.
4. June is National Adopt-a-Cat Month - Cat in the story - The Cat Who Saw Red by Lilian Jackson Braun - 6/18/18 ♥♥♥♥
5. June 2 is national leave the office early day - Featuring a workplace romance - The Crown Prince's Bride by Donna Alward - 6/13/18 ♥♥♥♥
6. Flag Day falls on June 14 - Featuring a same sex couple – You Know Me Well by Nina LaCour - 6/25/18 ♥♥♥
This whole book focuses on same-sex couples during Pride Week in San Francisco.
7. June 17 is Father’s Day - Strong parental relationship - I've Been Thinking . . .Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life by Maria Shriver - 6/7/18 ♥♥♥
Shriver comments often on her strong relationship with her mother and with her whole close-knit family.
8. Juneteenth is on June 19th - Set in Texas - Rush by Beth Yarnall - 6/24/18 ♥♥♥
9. June 21 - Summer Solstice - Historical romance AND set in England - Only Enchanting by Mary Balogh - 6/4/18 ♥♥♥♥♥
10. Reader's Choice - Any book - One Less Problem Without You by Beth Harbison - 6/3/18 ♥♥♥
*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 6/25/18*****
June Monthly Challenge 10/10 COMPLETED
1. 'J' is for June: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'
by Jill Shalvis, read 06/08, ★★★★2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - DEMETER: Read a book that takes place on a ranch
by Cathy McDavid, read 06/05, ★★3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Celeste Bradley. Read a book by any author who has won a RITA award
by Darynda Jones, read 06/11 ★★★★4. June is National Adopt-a-Cat Month: Read a book with a cat in the story
by Betty Hechtman, read 06/26 ★★1/25. June 2 is national leave the office early day (celebrated on the 1st this year): Read a book that takes place someplace fun - Prince Edward Island
by Abigail Strom, read 06/13 ★★★★6. Flag Day falls on June 14 in the United States: Read a book featuring a same sex couple
by Sidney Bell, read 06/03 ★★★★7. June 17 is Father’s Day: Read a book with a strong parental relationship
by Cari Lynn Webb, read 06/15 ★★ 8. Juneteenth is on June 19th: Read a book set in Texas
by Macy Beckett, read 06/21 ★★★9. June 21 is the summer solstice (in the Northern Hemisphere): Read a book set in England
by Fiona Barton, read 06/19 ★★ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
by Emma Chase, read 06/30 ★★★★1/2
FINISHEDRRRC June Monthly
10/10
1. 'J' is for June: Read a book whose author's first name starts with 'J'.
More Than Him Jay McLean 6/1/18
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses
Read a book that takes place on a ranch.
Her Big Sky Cowboy Alissa Callen 6/2/18
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Celeste Bradley.
Read a book by any author who has won a RITA award.
Wild Horse Springs Jodi Thomas 6/27/18
4. June is National Adopt-a-Cat Month.
Read a book with an adopted pet in the story AND on the cover.
Atticus: A Woman’s Journey with the World’s Worst Behaved Dog S. Bennett 6/13/185. June 2 is national leave the office early day.
Read a book that takes place someplace fun (a beach, amusement park, etc.).
A Nantucket Wedding Nancy Thayer 6/4/18
6. Flag Day falls on June 14 in the United States.
Read a book with a flag on the cover.
Issued to the Bride: One Navy SEAL Cora Seton 6/30/187. June 17 is Father’s Day
Read a book with a strong parental relationship.
Shine Not Burn Elle Casey 6/17/18
8. Juneteenth is on June 19th
Read a book set in Texas.
A Charmed Little Lie Sharla Lovelace 6/7/18
9. June 21 is the summer solstice.
Read a book that takes place during the summer.
Beach House for Rent Mary Alice Monroe 6/7/18
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Twice Tempted Jeaniene Frost 6/3/18
...10/10 Complete June 301. 'J' is for June: The Doctor's Meant To Be Marriage by Janice Lynn June 7, 3 stars
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses: Room by Emma Donoghue June 16, 3 stars
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Celeste Bradley: A Courtesan's Guide to Getting Your Man by Celeste Bradley and Susan Donovan June 26, 4 stars
4. June is National Adopt-a-Cat Month: Lending a Paw by Laurie Cass June 21, 4 stars
5. June 2 is national leave the office early day: Reflected in You by Sylvia Day June 13, 4 stars
6. Flag Day, Flag colours, red and white, Canada: The Royal Doctor's Bride by Jessica Matthews June 14, 3 stars
7. June 17 is Father’s Day: Emergency: Single Dad, Mother Needed by Laura Iding June 17, 4 stars
8. Juneteenth is on June 19th: Delaney's Desert Sheikh by Brenda Jackson June 19, 2 stars
9. June 21 is the summer solstice:A Place Called Harmony by Jodi Thomas June 30, 4 stars
10. Reader's Choice: MacKenna's Promise by Elizabeth Lane June 5, 2.75 stars
Congrats Kristen, Christine and JoAnne!
10/10(from message 51)
1. 'J' is for June:
Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'. The Pig Goes to Hog Heaven Joseph Caldwell 6/2/18
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses -
-Read a book that takes place on a farm or ranch My Brigadista Year Katherine Paterson 6/24/18
OR one that involves a pregnancy OR involves an abduction A Game of Chance, Linda Howard 6/2/18 (she gets pregnant while adbucted)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Celeste Bradley.
You can read a book which involves a move I'll Be Your Blue Sky, Marisa de los Santos 6/7/18
4. June is National Adopt-a-Cat Month. It was created to encourage people to adopt a cat or to celebrate with a cat you’ve already adopted.
-Read a book with a cat or an adopted pet in the story or on the cover Murder on a Bad Hair Day, Anne George 6/24/18
5. June 2 is national leave the office early day (celebrated on the 1st this year). On this day you are encouraged to leave work early (after getting permission from your boss) and go out and do something fun.
-Read a book featuring a workplace romance Prince Joe, Suzanne Brockmann 6/7
6. Flag Day falls on June 14 in the United States. It celebrates the flag, but in recent years it has also marked other topics and issues including gay and lesbian pride.
OR read a book featuring a same sex couple. The Ruin of a Rake, Cat Sebastian 6/24/18
7. June 17 is Father’s Day- Father’s day is celebrated around the world to honor the contributions of fathers and father figures in the lives of their children.
-Read a book with a single father MC The Lawrence Browne Affair, Cat Sebastian 6/24/18
8. Juneteenth is on June 19th, it celebrates the end of legal slavery in the United States, marking the day that Union troops landed in Galveston, Texas announcing the end of the war and the emancipation of the slaves.
-Read a book with an African American character Yanked!, Nancy Kress 6/17/18
9. June 21 is the summer solstice (in the Northern Hemisphere). The summer solstice marks the longest day in the year, it has been celebrated in different ways throughout history, for example in Ancient Greece it marked the beginning of the year. Stonehenge may have been built to mark astrological events, including the summer solstice. Others worried that it would bring bad luck and wore a talisman to ward off evil on that day.
OR that takes place during the summer. Giant Pumpkin Suite Melanie Hill 6/17/18
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. How We Learn: The Surprising Truth About When, Where, and Why It Happens, Benedict Carey 6/7/18
Challenge complete10/10 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'.
Red Velvet Revenge - Jenn McKinlay 6/2
✔02. Olympian Gods and Goddesses ~ DEMETER: Read a book that takes place on a farm or ranch OR one that involves a pregnancy OR involves an abduction (Demeter’s daughter was kidnapped).
Royal Assassin - Robin Hobb 6/16
✔03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Celeste Bradley: You can read a book which involves a move or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.
Year One - Nora Roberts 6/16
✔04. June is National Adopt-a-Cat Month: Read a book with a cat or an adopted pet in the story or on the cover OR read a book with a shifter.
Primal Heat - King/O'Clare/Burton/Leigh 6/11
✔05. National Leave the Office Early Day (June 2, celebrated on the 1st this year): Read a book featuring a workplace romance OR a vacation OR that takes place someplace fun (a beach, amusement park, etc.).
Fight Fire with Fire - Amy Fetzer 6/28
✔06. Flag Day (June 14 in the United States): Read a book with a flag on the cover OR the colors of your country’s flag OR read a book featuring a same sex couple.
The Drowning Girl - Caitlín R. Kiernan 6/9
✔07. Father's Day (June 17): Read a book with a single father MC OR a book with a strong parental relationship OR a book with 1 and 7 in the page count OR one with a child on the cover.
The Care and Taming of a Rogue - Suzanne Enoch (371 pages) 6/9
✔08. Juneteenth (June 19th): Read a book with an African American character OR a book set in Texas OR one that takes place during the Civil War.
Pale Horses - Jassy Mackenzie 6/15
✔09. Summer Solstice (in the Northern Hemisphere) (June 21): Read a PNR OR a historical romance OR read a book set in England OR with sunlight on the cover OR that takes place during the summer.
The Sixth Day - Catherine Coulter 6/7
✔10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
The Invisible Library - Genevieve Cogman 6/6
Final Update 7/21. 'J' is for June:
9. June 21 is the summer solstice (in the Northern Hemisphere):
10. Reader's Choice:
Completed 3/3
Julianna wrote: "Final Update 7/21. 'J' is for June: Trouble at Midnight (from Yours 2 Keep) by Jill Shalvis (6/26)★★★1/2
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Congrats Julianna!
Finished 5 of the 10! (post #79)Completed: 5/10
✔ 2. Demeter: Enticed By The Corsair (6/12) 3★
✔ 4. Adopt-a-Cat Month: Veronica's Dragon (6/11) 3★
✔ 7. Father's Day: Love Unbroken (6/27) 2★
✔ 9. Summer Solstice: Wuthering Heights The Graphic Novel: Quick Text (6/25) 3★
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Cocktales (6/11) 4★
Finished!Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2018 June Monthly Challenge
Duration: 6/1/2018 - 6/30/2018
Progress: 8 out of 8
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':
The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton - **** - 6/6/2018 - 324 Pages
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses -
DEMETER-Demeter was the daughter of Cronos and Rhea. She was the goddess of harvest and fertility. Only women attended the Thesmophoria, a fertility festival held in honor of Demeter.
Read a book that takes place on a farm or ranch OR one that involves a pregnancy OR involves an abduction (Demeter’s daughter was kidnapped):
Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 6/11/2018 - 384 Pages - Pregnancy
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Celeste Bradley: Read one book written by Celeste Bradley:
Desperately Seeking a Duke by Celeste Bradley - ***** - 6/27/2018 - 332 Pages
4. June is National Adopt-a-Cat Month. It was created to encourage people to adopt a cat or to celebrate with a cat you’ve already adopted.
-Read a book with a cat or an adopted pet in the story or on the cover OR read a book with a shifter:
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas - ***** - 6/5/2018 - 454 Pages - Adopts a pet dog
5. June 2 is national leave the office early day (celebrated on the 1st this year). On this day you are encouraged to leave work early (after getting permission from your boss) and go out and do something fun.
-Read a book featuring a workplace romance OR a vacation OR that takes place someplace fun (a beach, amusement park, etc.).
6. Flag Day falls on June 14 in the United States. It celebrates the flag, but in recent years it has also marked other topics and issues including gay and lesbian pride.
-Read a book with a flag on the cover OR the colors of your country’s flag OR read a book featuring a same sex couple.
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli - ***** - 6/22/2018 - 303 Pages - Same sex couple
7. June 17 is Father’s Day- Father’s day is celebrated around the world to honor the contributions of fathers and father figures in the lives of their children.
-Read a book with a single father MC OR a book with a strong parental relationship OR a book with 1 and 7 in the page count OR one with a child on the cover:
Daisy and the Girl Scouts: The Story of Juliette Gordon Low by Fern G. Brown - **** - 6/7/2018 - 108 Pages - Child on Cover
8. Juneteenth is on June 19th, it celebrates the end of legal slavery in the United States, marking the day that Union troops landed in Galveston, Texas announcing the end of the war and the emancipation of the slaves.
-Read a book with an African American character OR a book set in Texas OR one that takes place during the Civil War.
9. June 21 is the summer solstice (in the Northern Hemisphere). The summer solstice marks the longest day in the year, it has been celebrated in different ways throughout history, for example in Ancient Greece it marked the beginning of the year. Stonehenge may have been built to mark astrological events, including the summer solstice. Others worried that it would bring bad luck and wore a talisman to ward off evil on that day.
-Read a PNR OR a historical romance OR read a book set in England OR with sunlight on the cover OR that takes place during the summer:
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro - **** - 6/8/2018 - 288 Pages - Set in England
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice:
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama XIV - ***** - 6/4/2018 - 354 Pages
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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'.
Worlds Explodeby J.L. Hendricks 06/12/1802. Olympian Gods and Goddesses ~ DEMETER: Read a book that takes place on a farm or ranch OR one that involves a pregnancy OR involves an abduction (Demeter’s daughter was kidnapped).
Always on My Mindby Bella Andre 06/05/1803. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Celeste Bradley: Read one book written by Celeste Bradley or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Tennessee, or by an author who is from Tennessee. You can read a book which involves a move or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.
Close to Perfect: A Prequel to the Perfect, Indiana seriesby Barbara Longley 06/10/1804. June is National Adopt-a-Cat Month: Read a book with a cat or an adopted pet in the story or on the cover OR read a book with a shifter.
Celta Cats by Robin D. Owens
OR
The Shifter by Jean Johnson
05. National Leave the Office Early Day (June 2, celebrated on the 1st this year): Read a book featuring a workplace romance OR a vacation OR that takes place someplace fun (a beach, amusement park, etc.).
The Best of Meby Elisabeth Barrett 06/06/1806. Flag Day (June 14 in the United States): Read a book with a flag on the cover OR the colors of your country’s flag OR read a book featuring a same sex couple.
Falling for Her Fianceby Cindi Madsen 06/08/1807. Father's Day (June 17): Read a book with a single father MC OR a book with a strong parental relationship OR a book with 1 and 7 in the page count OR one with a child on the cover.
Even the Scoreby Beth Ehemann 06/03/1808. Juneteenth (June 19th): Read a book with an African American character OR a book set in Texas OR one that takes place during the Civil War.
Just to Be with Youby Sheryl Lister 06/21/1809. Summer Solstice (in the Northern Hemisphere) (June 21): Read a PNR OR a historical romance OR read a book set in England OR with sunlight on the cover OR that takes place during the summer.
In Darkness Transformedby Alexis Morgan 06/17/1810. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Summer Bride by Mary Balogh
OR
Last Kiss of Summer by Marina Adair
OR
Silver-Tongued Devil by Rosalind James
OR
Scrimmage Gone South by Alicia Hunter Pace
OR
Real Men Will by Victoria Dahl
OR
Shooter by Dahlia West