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2019 June Monthly Challenge
Michaele wrote: "Mamacita wants a Bedtime Story wrote: "If under the FAC, if we use the Washington part for the author. Do they have to be from Washington or can they currently live in Washington?"Either is fine!"
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✔️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'. Juli Page Morgan
, 6/23/19, 3*✔️2. Bird of the Month - 🌞Read a book with an MC who is a mother:
, 6/20/19, 4*✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: 🌞
You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington.
, 6/5/19, 3.5* (horse in book)✔️4. Graduation!: 🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage
, 6/2/19, 3.5*✔️5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): 🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting
, 6/8/19, 5*✔️6. First Day of Summer: 🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel:
, 6/20/19, 4*7. Queen’s Day: 🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).
✔️8. Western Australia Day: 🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author
, 6/5/19, 3*✔️9. Father’s Day: 🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book
, 6/9/19, 4*✔️10. Reader's Choice: 🌞Read any book of your choice:
, 6/16/19, 4*🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼
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[2.6.] 5. National Black Bear Day: Gods, Monsters, and the Lucky Peach by Kelly Robson
[2.6.] 6. First Day of Summer: The Black God's Drums by P. Djèlí Clark
[5.6.] 2. Bird of the Month - Dove: Artificial Condition by Martha Wells
[7.6.] 8. Western Australia Day: Badlands by Morgan Brice
[9.6.] 9. Father’s Day: A Counselor Among Wolves by Liv Olteano
[13.6.] 7. Queen’s Day: Macbeth by William Shakespeare
[15.6.] 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Gideon by Lily Morton
[18.6.] 10. Reader's Choice: Lucky Town by Morgan Brice
[18.6.] 4. Graduation!: The Reader by Bernhard Schlink
[22.6.] 1. 'J' is for June: Jäähyväiset aseille by Ernest Hemingway
2/101. 'J' is for June: 🌞Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Bird of the Month - Dove: The Dove represents peace of the deepest kind. It soothes and quiets our worried or troubled thoughts, enabling us to find renewal in the silence of the mind. The dove's roles as spirit messenger, maternal symbol and liaison impart an inner peace that helps us to go about our lives calmly and with purpose.
🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.
K-9 Defense - Elizabeth Heiter (HI #1856 - May 2019) (military) - June 3
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery
Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell
🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists: Susan Mallery, Anna Campbell.
Fun Facts about Susan Mallery:
* Mallery lives in Washington State
* She is a big supporter of the Seattle Humane Society
* Her books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today’s bestsellers list
* She majored in Accounting, but never worked as an accountant
🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.
4. Graduation!: It’s the time of year for graduations in the U.S. Graduations are a rite of passage, whether from college, high school, or Kindergarten.
🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): National Black Bear Day celebrates America’s black bears with the hope of educating people about the bears and dispelling myths.
🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
Stroke of Luck - B.J. Daniels (HQN - Feb 2019) (outdoor setting/nature) - June 4
6. First Day of Summer: June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer is often a time for travel and relaxation and brings to mind sunny days, beaches, and hammocks.
🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.
7. Queen’s Day: New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June. New Zealand is a constitutional Monarchy and Queen Elizabeth is the current head of state.
🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).
8. Western Australia Day: Western Australia Day, formerly known as Foundation Day, is celebrated on the First Monday in June, it commemorates the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829, which opened western Australia to British settlement.
🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.
9. Father’s Day: In the US Father’s Day is celebrated on June 16th this year. Father’s Day began being celebrated in the US in the 20th century it is meant to honor fathers and male parenting.
🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).
10. Reader's Choice: 🌞Read any book of your choice.
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2019 June Monthly Challenge1/10 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'.
Daddy Unknown by Judy Christenberry
OR
A Shifter Christmas Carol by Jennifer Ashley
02. Bird of the Month ~ Dove: 🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.
The De Burgh Bride by Deborah Simmons
OR
Blue By You by Rachel Gibson
OR
A Bridge to Love by Nancy Herkness
OR
The Real Mr. Right by Karen Templeton
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Queen of Romance ~ Susan Mallery and Princess of Romance ~ Anna Campbell: 🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names.
🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.
You Say It First by Susan Mallery
OR
Stranded with the Scottish Earl by Anna Campbell
OR
Merry Ex-Mas by Sheila Roberts
OR
Playing Dirty by Susan Andersen
OR
Always for You: Jack by Alexis Morgan
04. Graduation!: 🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
05. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): 🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
Shifter's Innocent by Lisa Ladew
OR
Her Rogue Alpha by Paige Tyler
OR
Riverbend Road by RaeAnne Thayne
06. First Day of Summer (June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere): 🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.
Summer's Bride by Catherine Archer
OR
Simply Love by Mary Balogh
07. Queen’s Day (New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June): 🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).
Just Say (Hell) No by Rosalind James
OR
Hide Your Heart by Tracey Alvarez
OR
In Too Deep by Tracey Alvarez
08. Western Australia Day (First Monday in June): 🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.
Love Bites by Ophelia London
OR
Her Favorite Temptation by Sarah Mayberry
OR
The Cattleman's Ready-Made Family by Michelle Douglas
09. Father’s Day (Third Sunday in June): 🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).
No Kind of Hero by Rosalind James
OR
Crossing Nevada by Jeannie Watt
10. Reader's Choice: 🌞Read any book of your choice.
Wish Upon a Wedding by LuAnn McLane
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3/101. 'J' is for June: 🌞Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Bird of the Month - Dove: The Dove represents peace of the deepest kind. It soothes and quiets our worried or troubled thoughts, enabling us to find renewal in the silence of the mind. The dove's roles as spirit messenger, maternal symbol and liaison impart an inner peace that helps us to go about our lives calmly and with purpose.
🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.
K-9 Defense - Elizabeth Heiter (HI #1856 - May 2019) (military) - June 3
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery
Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell
🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists: Susan Mallery, Anna Campbell.
Fun Facts about Susan Mallery:
* Mallery lives in Washington State
* She is a big supporter of the Seattle Humane Society
* Her books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today’s bestsellers list
* She majored in Accounting, but never worked as an accountant
🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.
4. Graduation!: It’s the time of year for graduations in the U.S. Graduations are a rite of passage, whether from college, high school, or Kindergarten.
🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): National Black Bear Day celebrates America’s black bears with the hope of educating people about the bears and dispelling myths.
🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
Stroke of Luck - B.J. Daniels (HQN - Feb 2019) (outdoor setting/nature) - June 4
6. First Day of Summer: June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer is often a time for travel and relaxation and brings to mind sunny days, beaches, and hammocks.
🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.
Call to Redemption - Tawny Weber (HQN - Nov 2017) (vacation) - June 5
7. Queen’s Day: New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June. New Zealand is a constitutional Monarchy and Queen Elizabeth is the current head of state.
🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).
8. Western Australia Day: Western Australia Day, formerly known as Foundation Day, is celebrated on the First Monday in June, it commemorates the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829, which opened western Australia to British settlement.
🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.
9. Father’s Day: In the US Father’s Day is celebrated on June 16th this year. Father’s Day began being celebrated in the US in the 20th century it is meant to honor fathers and male parenting.
🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).
10. Reader's Choice: 🌞Read any book of your choice.
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Romance Readers Reading Challenges2019 June Monthly Challenge
Duration: 6/1/2019 - 6/30/2019
Progress: 10 out of 10
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':
Jem and the Holograms Vol. 1: Showtime by Kelly Thompson - ***** - 6/26/2019 - 152 Pages
2. Bird of the Month - Dove: The Dove represents peace of the deepest kind. It soothes and quiets our worried or troubled thoughts, enabling us to find renewal in the silence of the mind. The dove's roles as spirit messenger, maternal symbol and liaison impart an inner peace that helps us to go about our lives calmly and with purpose.
🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng - ***** - 6/15/2019 - 338 Pages - MC is a Mother
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery
Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell
🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists: Susan Mallery, Anna Campbell.
The Unexpected Millionaire by Susan Mallery - **** - 6/7/2019 - 185 Pages
4. Graduation!: It’s the time of year for graduations in the U.S. Graduations are a rite of passage, whether from college, high school, or Kindergarten.
🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas - **** - 6/7/2019 - 419 Pages - YA
5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): National Black Bear Day celebrates America’s black bears with the hope of educating people about the bears and dispelling myths.
🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover:
An Easy Death by Charlaine Harris - ***** - 6/5/2019 - 336 Pages - Nature on the Cover
6. First Day of Summer: June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer is often a time for travel and relaxation and brings to mind sunny days, beaches, and hammocks.
🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel:
Nuts by Alice Clayton - ***** - 6/28/2019 - 308 Pages - Perfect for Beach
7. Queen’s Day: New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June. New Zealand is a constitutional Monarchy and Queen Elizabeth is the current head of state.
🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand):
Circe by Madeline Miller - ***** - 6/25/2019 - 393 Pages - Features Royalty
8. Western Australia Day: Western Australia Day, formerly known as Foundation Day, is celebrated on the First Monday in June, it commemorates the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829, which opened western Australia to British settlement.
🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.
Seven Nights in a Rogue's Bed by Anna Campbell - *** - 6/18/2019 - 385 Pages - Historical Romance
9. Father’s Day: In the US Father’s Day is celebrated on June 16th this year. Father’s Day began being celebrated in the US in the 20th century it is meant to honor fathers and male parenting.
🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).
Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 6/28/2019 - 416 Pages - Becomes a father
10. Reader's Choice: 🌞Read any book of your choice.
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas - ***** - 6/21/2019 - 512 Pages
5/101. 'J' is for June: 🌞Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Just His Luck - B.J. Daniels (HQN - Aug 2019) - June 7
2. Bird of the Month - Dove: The Dove represents peace of the deepest kind. It soothes and quiets our worried or troubled thoughts, enabling us to find renewal in the silence of the mind. The dove's roles as spirit messenger, maternal symbol and liaison impart an inner peace that helps us to go about our lives calmly and with purpose.
🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.
K-9 Defense - Elizabeth Heiter (HI #1856 - May 2019) (military) - June 3
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery
Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell
🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists: Susan Mallery, Anna Campbell.
Fun Facts about Susan Mallery:
* Mallery lives in Washington State
* She is a big supporter of the Seattle Humane Society
* Her books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today’s bestsellers list
* She majored in Accounting, but never worked as an accountant
🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.
4. Graduation!: It’s the time of year for graduations in the U.S. Graduations are a rite of passage, whether from college, high school, or Kindergarten.
🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): National Black Bear Day celebrates America’s black bears with the hope of educating people about the bears and dispelling myths.
🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
Stroke of Luck - B.J. Daniels (HQN - Feb 2019) (outdoor setting/nature) - June 4
6. First Day of Summer: June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer is often a time for travel and relaxation and brings to mind sunny days, beaches, and hammocks.
🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.
Call to Redemption - Tawny Weber (HQN - Nov 2017) (vacation) - June 5
7. Queen’s Day: New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June. New Zealand is a constitutional Monarchy and Queen Elizabeth is the current head of state.
🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).
8. Western Australia Day: Western Australia Day, formerly known as Foundation Day, is celebrated on the First Monday in June, it commemorates the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829, which opened western Australia to British settlement.
🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.
A Little Thing Called Love - Cathy Maxwell (Avon - Nov 2015) (historical romance) - June 10
9. Father’s Day: In the US Father’s Day is celebrated on June 16th this year. Father’s Day began being celebrated in the US in the 20th century it is meant to honor fathers and male parenting.
🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).
10. Reader's Choice: 🌞Read any book of your choice.
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Elaine wrote: "Finished challenge ~See post 26."
Congrats Elaine! That was fast!
2019 June Monthly Challenge3/10 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'.
Daddy Unknown by Judy Christenberry
02. Bird of the Month ~ Dove: 🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.
The De Burgh Bride by Deborah Simmons
OR
Blue By You by Rachel Gibson
OR
A Bridge to Love by Nancy Herkness
OR
The Real Mr. Right by Karen Templeton
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Queen of Romance ~ Susan Mallery and Princess of Romance ~ Anna Campbell: 🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names.
🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.
04. Graduation!: 🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
05. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): 🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
06. First Day of Summer (June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere): 🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.
Summer's Bride by Catherine Archer
OR
Simply Love by Mary Balogh
07. Queen’s Day (New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June): 🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).
Just Say (Hell) No by Rosalind James
OR
Hide Your Heart by Tracey Alvarez
OR
In Too Deep by Tracey Alvarez
08. Western Australia Day (First Monday in June): 🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.
Love Bites by Ophelia London
OR
Her Favorite Temptation by Sarah Mayberry
OR
The Cattleman's Ready-Made Family by Michelle Douglas
09. Father’s Day (Third Sunday in June): 🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).
No Kind of Hero by Rosalind James
OR
Crossing Nevada by Jeannie Watt
10. Reader's Choice: 🌞Read any book of your choice.
Wish Upon a Wedding by LuAnn McLane
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Riverbend Road by RaeAnne Thayne
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Michaele wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Finished challenge ~See post 26."
Congrats Elaine! That was fast!"
Thanks Michaele. Only had 9 books to read this month!
June Monthly ChallengeRead 7/10 Updated 6/23/19
1. 'J' is for June: a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Second Chance Summer by Jill Shalvis, 6/14/19
2. Bird of the Month - an MC who is a mother.
Her Holiday Man by Shannon Stacey, 6/10/19
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery
A Million Little Things by Susan Mallery, 6/9/19
4. Graduation!: a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
5. National Black Bear Day: an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
6. First Day of Summer: a book perfect for the beach
The Provence Cure for the Broken-Hearted by Bridget Asher, 6/6/19
7. Queen’s Day - a book with outdoor sports
Sunset Beach by Mary Kay Andrews , 6/8/19
8. Western Australia Day: a historical romance
9. Father’s Day:
a book with an MC who is a father OR a book published in the 20th century
Cicada Summer by Maureen Leurck
10. Reader's Choice: any book of your choice.
Miss Julia Renews Her Vows by Ann B. Ross 6/16/19
8/101. 'J' is for June: 🌞Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Just His Luck - B.J. Daniels (HQN - Aug 2019) - June 7
2. Bird of the Month - Dove: The Dove represents peace of the deepest kind. It soothes and quiets our worried or troubled thoughts, enabling us to find renewal in the silence of the mind. The dove's roles as spirit messenger, maternal symbol and liaison impart an inner peace that helps us to go about our lives calmly and with purpose.
🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.
K-9 Defense - Elizabeth Heiter (HI #1856 - May 2019) (military) - June 3
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery
Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell
🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists: Susan Mallery, Anna Campbell.
Fun Facts about Susan Mallery:
* Mallery lives in Washington State
* She is a big supporter of the Seattle Humane Society
* Her books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today’s bestsellers list
* She majored in Accounting, but never worked as an accountant
🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.
The Ladies' Room - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - Sept 2012) (humorous) - June 12
4. Graduation!: It’s the time of year for graduations in the U.S. Graduations are a rite of passage, whether from college, high school, or Kindergarten.
🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
Sisters of Summer's End — Lori Foster (HQN - June 2019) (school age child) - June 17
5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): National Black Bear Day celebrates America’s black bears with the hope of educating people about the bears and dispelling myths.
🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
Stroke of Luck - B.J. Daniels (HQN - Feb 2019) (outdoor setting/nature) - June 4
6. First Day of Summer: June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer is often a time for travel and relaxation and brings to mind sunny days, beaches, and hammocks.
🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.
Call to Redemption - Tawny Weber (HQN - Nov 2017) (vacation) - June 5
7. Queen’s Day: New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June. New Zealand is a constitutional Monarchy and Queen Elizabeth is the current head of state.
🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).
8. Western Australia Day: Western Australia Day, formerly known as Foundation Day, is celebrated on the First Monday in June, it commemorates the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829, which opened western Australia to British settlement.
🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.
A Little Thing Called Love - Cathy Maxwell (Avon - Nov 2015) (historical romance) - June 10
9. Father’s Day: In the US Father’s Day is celebrated on June 16th this year. Father’s Day began being celebrated in the US in the 20th century it is meant to honor fathers and male parenting.
🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).
It Started with a Pregnancy - Christy Jeffries (HSE #2698 - June 2019) (father) - June 15
10. Reader's Choice: 🌞Read any book of your choice.
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June Monthly Challenge1/10 completed
1. 'J' is for June:
2. Bird of the Month - Dove:
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
4. Graduation!:
5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June):
6. First Day of Summer:
7. Queen’s Day:
8. Western Australia Day:
9. Father’s Day:
10. Reader's Choice: Path of the Assassin by Brad Thor - 6/14 - ****
Congratulations Elaine on finishing so quickly!
2019 June Monthly Challenge4/10 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'.
Daddy Unknown by Judy Christenberry
OR
Persuasion by Jane Austen
02. Bird of the Month ~ Dove: 🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.
The De Burgh Bride by Deborah Simmons
OR
Blue By You by Rachel Gibson
OR
A Bridge to Love by Nancy Herkness
OR
The Real Mr. Right by Karen Templeton
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Queen of Romance ~ Susan Mallery and Princess of Romance ~ Anna Campbell: 🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names.
🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.
04. Graduation!: 🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
05. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): 🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
06. First Day of Summer (June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere): 🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.
Summer's Bride by Catherine Archer
OR
Simply Love by Mary Balogh
07. Queen’s Day (New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June): 🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).
08. Western Australia Day (First Monday in June): 🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.
Love Bites by Ophelia London
OR
Her Favorite Temptation by Sarah Mayberry
OR
The Cattleman's Ready-Made Family by Michelle Douglas
09. Father’s Day (Third Sunday in June): 🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).
No Kind of Hero by Rosalind James
OR
Crossing Nevada by Jeannie Watt
10. Reader's Choice: 🌞Read any book of your choice.
Wish Upon a Wedding by LuAnn McLane
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Riverbend Road by RaeAnne Thayne
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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'.
Just His Luck - B.J. Daniels (HQN - Aug 2019) - June 7
2. Bird of the Month - Dove: The Dove represents peace of the deepest kind. It soothes and quiets our worried or troubled thoughts, enabling us to find renewal in the silence of the mind. The dove's roles as spirit messenger, maternal symbol and liaison impart an inner peace that helps us to go about our lives calmly and with purpose.
🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.
K-9 Defense - Elizabeth Heiter (HI #1856 - May 2019) (military) - June 3
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery
Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell
🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists: Susan Mallery, Anna Campbell.
Fun Facts about Susan Mallery:
* Mallery lives in Washington State
* She is a big supporter of the Seattle Humane Society
* Her books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today’s bestsellers list
* She majored in Accounting, but never worked as an accountant
🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.
The Ladies' Room - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - Sept 2012) (humorous) - June 12
4. Graduation!: It’s the time of year for graduations in the U.S. Graduations are a rite of passage, whether from college, high school, or Kindergarten.
🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
Sisters of Summer's End — Lori Foster (HQN - June 2019) (school age child) - June 17
5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): National Black Bear Day celebrates America’s black bears with the hope of educating people about the bears and dispelling myths.
🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
Stroke of Luck - B.J. Daniels (HQN - Feb 2019) (outdoor setting/nature) - June 4
6. First Day of Summer: June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer is often a time for travel and relaxation and brings to mind sunny days, beaches, and hammocks.
🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.
Call to Redemption - Tawny Weber (HQN - Nov 2017) (vacation) - June 5
7. Queen’s Day: New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June. New Zealand is a constitutional Monarchy and Queen Elizabeth is the current head of state.
🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).
8. Western Australia Day: Western Australia Day, formerly known as Foundation Day, is celebrated on the First Monday in June, it commemorates the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829, which opened western Australia to British settlement.
🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.
A Little Thing Called Love - Cathy Maxwell (Avon - Nov 2015) (historical romance) - June 10
9. Father’s Day: In the US Father’s Day is celebrated on June 16th this year. Father’s Day began being celebrated in the US in the 20th century it is meant to honor fathers and male parenting.
🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).
It Started with a Pregnancy - Christy Jeffries (HSE #2698 - June 2019) (father) - June 15
10. Reader's Choice: 🌞Read any book of your choice.
Summer on Mirror Lake - JoAnn Ross (HQN - May 2019) - June 19
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June Monthly Challenge☑ Completed 10/10
☑ 1.'J' is for June:
☑ 2. Bird of the Month - Dove:
☑ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
☑ 4. Graduation!:
☑ 5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June):
☑ 6. First Day of Summer:
☑ 7. Queen’s Day:
☑ 8. Western Australia Day:
☑ 9. Father’s Day:
☑ 10. Reader's Choice:
Michaele wrote: "Well done Thenia!"Thanks Michaele! Enjoy your books!
Had to wait for Dom to be released -- all done for June now in post #34!Completed: 10/10
✔ 1. 'J' is for June: Viscountess of Vice (6/4) 3★
✔ 2. Bird of the Month - Dove: A Spy's Devotion (6/2) 3★
✔ 3. FAC - Susan Mallery & Anna Campbell: Dom (6/18) 4★
✔ 4. Graduation: Raven (6/13) 3★
✔ 5. National Black Bear Day: Courage of a Highlander (6/3) 3★
✔ 6. First Day of Summer: Forbidden Angel (6/3) 2★
✔ 7. Queen’s Day: Her Bush (6/8) 3★
✔ 8. Western Australia Day: Hell Hath No Fury (6/1) 4★
✔ 9. Father’s Day: Hell In A Hand Basket (6/6) 3★
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Undetected (6/12) 4★
Cyliena wrote: "Had to wait for Dom to be released -- all done for June now in post #34!Completed: 10/10
✔ 1. 'J' is for June: Viscountess of Vice (6/4) 3★
✔ 2. Bird of the Month..."
Congrats Cyliena! Looks like Dom was worth the wait :)
ALL DONE!1. 🌞 'J' is for June - KCPD Protector - Julie Miller - 3 JUNE
2. 🌞 someone in the military returning home - Cowboy D-Force - Elle James - 2 JUNE
3. 🌞 Contemporary Romance - Hard as You Can - Laura Kaye - 7 JUNE
4. 🌞 NA book - The Sweet Gum Tree - Katherine Allred - 4 JUNE
5. 🌞 a shifter - Tropical Lion's Legacy - Zoe Chant - 21 JUNE
6. 🌞 perfect for the beach - Play to Win - Tiffany Snow - 12 JUNE
7. 🌞 royalty - The Controversial Princess - Jodi Ellen Malpas - 15 JUNE
8. 🌞 set in Australia - The Thorn Birds - Colleen McCullough - 8 JUNE
9. 🌞 featuring bondage - Captive in the Dark - C.J. Roberts - 16 JUNE
10.🌞 Reader's Choice - Kill and Tell - Linda Howard - 6 JUNE
Complete!10/10
1. 'J' is for June: 🌞Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J' - Tops Down Bottoms Up, Jay Northcote, 6/6
2. Bird of the Month - Dove:🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace - Born Again Sinner, Daryl Banner, 6/21
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery
Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell
🌞You may also read a book set in Washington - The Mating of Michael, Eli Easton, 6/14
4. Graduation!: 🌞Read a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children - Out!, J.L. Merrow, 6/7
5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): 🌞Read a book with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover - Falling, D.W. Marchwell, 6/3
6. First Day of Summer: June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer is often a time for travel and relaxation and brings to mind sunny days, beaches, and hammocks.
🌞Read a book that features travel - Stuck with You, Jay Northcote, 6/2
7. Queen’s Day:🌞Read a book with an outdoors sport - Football Sundae, Daryl Banner, 6/21
8. Western Australia Day: 🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author - Cutie Pies , Barbara Bell, 6/1
9. Father’s Day: 🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book - Family Unit, Z.A. Maxfield, 6/7
10. Reader's Choice: 🌞Read any book of your choice - How to Be a Movie Star, T.J. Klune, 6/5
Completed!June Monthly Challenge
Completed 10/10
✔️1. 'J' is for June: 🌞Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Yours for the Night by Jasmine Haynes - 06/06/2019✔️2. Bird of the Month - Dove: 🌞Read a book where someone works through a difficult time
Just the Thing by Marie Harte - 07/06/2019✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery - Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell🌞Read a book shelved as Contemporary Romance
One Night with the Billionaire by Sarah Ballance - 01/06/2019✔️4. Graduation!: 🌞Read a book that includes a graduation
#Rev by Cambria Hebert - 03/06/2019✔️5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): 🌞Read a book with a bear shifter
His to Protect by Elena Aitken - 09/06/2019✔️6. First Day of Summer: 🌞Read a book perfect for the beach
Blurring the Lines by Marisa Cleveland - 04/06/2019✔️7. Queen’s Day:🌞Read a book featuring royalty
Bedmates by Nichole Chase - 21/06/2019✔️8. Western Australia Day: 🌞Read a book set in Australia
The Colonel's Daughter by Amy Andrews - 01/06/2019✔️9. Father’s Day: 🌞Read a book with an MC who becomes a father in the book
Somebody's Lover by Jasmine Haynes - 08/06/2019✔️10. Reader's Choice: 🌞Read any book of your choice.
Her Sworn Enemy by Theresa Meyers - 05/06/2019
All done! Thanks for hosting Michaele :)2019 June Monthly Challenge
10/10 completed
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'.
🌞 Wait for You by J. Lynn & Jennifer L. Armentrout (22/06) ★★★
2. Bird of the Month - Dove: Read a book a book with an MC who is a mother.
🌞 Predator's Serenade by Rosanna Leo (14/06) ★★
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: You may also read a book that is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.
🌞 I Bet You by Ilsa Madden-Mills (01/06) ★★★★
4. Graduation!: Read a book YA or NA book.
🌞 Coldhearted Boss by R.S. Grey (07/06) ★★★★
5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): Read a book an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
🌞 Whiskey Chaser by Lucy Score & Claire Kingsley (04/06) ★★★★
6. First Day of Summer: Read a book set in summer.
🌞 Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey (11/06) ★★★★
7. Queen’s Day: Read a book featuring royalty.
🌞 Hot Heir by Pippa Grant (05/06) ★★
8. Western Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author.
🌞 Friday Brown by Vikki Wakefield (20/06) ★★★ - set in Australia.
9. Father’s Day: Read a book published in the 20th century.
🌞 We'll Meet Again by Mary Higgins Clark (08/06) ★★ - published in 1999.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
🌞 Marriage for One by Ella Maise (02/06) ★★★
Nicole wrote: " All done! Thanks for hosting Michaele :)2019 June Monthly Challenge
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2019 June Monthly Challenge5/10 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. Bird of the Month ~ Dove: 🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.
The De Burgh Bride by Deborah Simmons
OR
Blue By You by Rachel Gibson
OR
A Bridge to Love by Nancy Herkness
OR
The Real Mr. Right by Karen Templeton
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Queen of Romance ~ Susan Mallery and Princess of Romance ~ Anna Campbell: 🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names.
🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.
04. Graduation!: 🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
05. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): 🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
06. First Day of Summer (June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere): 🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.
Summer's Bride by Catherine Archer
OR
Simply Love by Mary Balogh
07. Queen’s Day (New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June): 🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).
08. Western Australia Day (First Monday in June): 🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.
Love Bites by Ophelia London
OR
Her Favorite Temptation by Sarah Mayberry
OR
The Cattleman's Ready-Made Family by Michelle Douglas
09. Father’s Day (Third Sunday in June): 🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).
No Kind of Hero by Rosalind James
OR
Crossing Nevada by Jeannie Watt
10. Reader's Choice: 🌞Read any book of your choice.
Wish Upon a Wedding by LuAnn McLane
OR
Riverbend Road by RaeAnne Thayne
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Done!June Monthly Challenge
5/5 romance
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 Good Luck Sister by Jill Shalvis 3 June; 4 1/2★
2. Bird of the Month - Dove: The Dove represents peace of the deepest kind. It soothes and quiets our worried or troubled thoughts, enabling us to find renewal in the silence of the mind. The dove's roles as spirit messenger, maternal symbol and liaison impart an inner peace that helps us to go about our lives calmly and with purpose.
🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.
Wind River Rancher by Lindsay McKenna 8 June; 4 1/2★
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery
Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell
🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.
Act of Valor by Dana Mentink 12 June; 4 1/2★
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5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): National Black Bear Day celebrates America’s black bears with the hope of educating people about the bears and dispelling myths.
🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
Ever Faithful by Karen Barnett 23 June; 5★
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8. Western Australia Day: Western Australia Day, formerly known as Foundation Day, is celebrated on the First Monday in June, it commemorates the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829, which opened western Australia to British settlement.
🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.
Incontrollabile seduzione (=Never Seduce a Scot) by Maya Banks 20 June; 5★
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Completed all ten!! YeeHaw ... my books and dates can be seen at Msg. 31. Heading to check out July’s Challenge.
Teresa wrote: "Completed all ten!! YeeHaw ... my books and dates can be seen at Msg. 31. Heading to check out July’s Challenge."I like your yeehaw! Congrats on finishing!
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'.
Just His Luck - B.J. Daniels (HQN - Aug 2019) - June 7
2. Bird of the Month - Dove: The Dove represents peace of the deepest kind. It soothes and quiets our worried or troubled thoughts, enabling us to find renewal in the silence of the mind. The dove's roles as spirit messenger, maternal symbol and liaison impart an inner peace that helps us to go about our lives calmly and with purpose.
🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.
K-9 Defense - Elizabeth Heiter (HI #1856 - May 2019) (military) - June 3
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery
Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell
🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists: Susan Mallery, Anna Campbell.
Fun Facts about Susan Mallery:
* Mallery lives in Washington State
* She is a big supporter of the Seattle Humane Society
* Her books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today’s bestsellers list
* She majored in Accounting, but never worked as an accountant
🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.
The Ladies' Room - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - Sept 2012) (humorous) - June 12
4. Graduation!: It’s the time of year for graduations in the U.S. Graduations are a rite of passage, whether from college, high school, or Kindergarten.
🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
Sisters of Summer's End — Lori Foster (HQN - June 2019) (school age child) - June 17
5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): National Black Bear Day celebrates America’s black bears with the hope of educating people about the bears and dispelling myths.
🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
Stroke of Luck - B.J. Daniels (HQN - Feb 2019) (outdoor setting/nature) - June 4
6. First Day of Summer: June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer is often a time for travel and relaxation and brings to mind sunny days, beaches, and hammocks.
🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.
Call to Redemption - Tawny Weber (HQN - Nov 2017) (vacation) - June 5
7. Queen’s Day: New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June. New Zealand is a constitutional Monarchy and Queen Elizabeth is the current head of state.
🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).
Colton's Mistaken Identity - Geri Krotow (HRS #2047 - July 2019) (running/hiking) - June 25
8. Western Australia Day: Western Australia Day, formerly known as Foundation Day, is celebrated on the First Monday in June, it commemorates the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829, which opened western Australia to British settlement.
🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.
A Little Thing Called Love - Cathy Maxwell (Avon - Nov 2015) (historical romance) - June 10
9. Father’s Day: In the US Father’s Day is celebrated on June 16th this year. Father’s Day began being celebrated in the US in the 20th century it is meant to honor fathers and male parenting.
🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).
It Started with a Pregnancy - Christy Jeffries (HSE #2698 - June 2019) (father) - June 15
10. Reader's Choice: 🌞Read any book of your choice.
Summer on Mirror Lake - JoAnn Ross (HQN - May 2019) - June 19
2019 June Monthly Challenge8/10 Completed
01. 'J' is for June: 🌞Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
02. Bird of the Month ~ Dove: 🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Queen of Romance ~ Susan Mallery and Princess of Romance ~ Anna Campbell: 🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names.
🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.
04. Graduation!: 🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
05. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): 🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
06. First Day of Summer (June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere): 🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.
07. Queen’s Day (New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June): 🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).
08. Western Australia Day (First Monday in June): 🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.
09. Father’s Day (Third Sunday in June): 🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).
No Kind of Hero by Rosalind James
OR
Crossing Nevada by Jeannie Watt
10. Reader's Choice: 🌞Read any book of your choice.
Wish Upon a Wedding by LuAnn McLane
OR
Riverbend Road by RaeAnne Thayne
OR
The De Burgh Bride by Deborah Simmons
OR
A Bridge to Love by Nancy Herkness
OR
The Real Mr. Right by Karen Templeton
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June Monthly ChallengeRead: 10/10!! June 29, 2019!!
1. 'J' is for June: Read a book whose author's last name starts with 'J'.
Jackson, Brenda - His to Claim 6-6-19
2. Bird of the Month: Read a book where someone works through a difficult time to find peace.
Cooper's Charm - Lori Foster 6-25-19
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery AND Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell. Read one book written by Susan Mallery.
Susan Mallery - Evening Stars 6-8-19
4. Graduation!: Read a book where one of the MCs has a school age child.
Cocky Mother's Day - Faleena Hopkins 6-22-19
5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): Read a book with a shifter.
When He Was Bad - Shelly Laurenston 6-29-19
6. First Day of Summer: Read a book perfect for the beach .
His Favorite Temptation - Brenda Jackson 6-28-19
7. Queen’s Day: Read a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story.
Zone Blitz - Daphne Loveling 6-14-19
8. Western Australia Day: Read a historical romance.
An English Bride In Scotland - Lynsay Sands 6-17-19
9. Father’s Day: Read a book with an MC who is a father.
Di Marcello's Secret Son - Rachael Thomas 6-5-19
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Cowboy Next Door - R.C. Ryan 6-2-19
2019 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. Bird of the Month ~ Dove: 🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Queen of Romance ~ Susan Mallery and Princess of Romance ~ Anna Campbell: 🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names.
🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.
04. Graduation!: 🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
05. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): 🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
06. First Day of Summer (June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere): 🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.
07. Queen’s Day (New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June): 🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).
08. Western Australia Day (First Monday in June): 🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.
09. Father’s Day (Third Sunday in June): 🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).
10. Reader's Choice: 🌞Read any book of your choice.
Wish Upon a Wedding by LuAnn McLane
OR
Riverbend Road by RaeAnne Thayne
OR
The De Burgh Bride by Deborah Simmons
OR
A Bridge to Love by Nancy Herkness
OR
The Real Mr. Right by Karen Templeton
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June Monthly Challenge8/10
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'
by Cole McCade, read 06/30, 4 stars2. Bird of the Month - Dove: Read a book where someone works through a difficult time to find peace
by N.R. Walker, read 06/09, 2 stars3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery, Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell. Read a book with an animal in the book
by Mike Omer, read 06/23, 4.5 stars4. Graduation!: Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): Read a book with an outdoor setting
by Lucy Lennox, read 06/29, 3 stars6. First Day of Summer: Read a book that features a vacation or travel
by Christina Lauren, read 06/04, 4.5 stars7. Queen’s Day: Read a book featuring royalty
by Casey McQuiston, read 06/09, 4.5 stars8. Western Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.
9. Father’s Day: Read a book featuring bondage
by Christina Lauren, read 06/07, 4.5 stars10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
by Alessandra Hazard, read 09/26, 4 stars
Completed the challenge this month!!
June 2019 Monthly Challenge
10/10 Complete - DONE!!
✔ 1. 'J' is for June: His to Claim by Brenda Jackson
📖 June 17th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 2. Bird of the Month - Dove: A Virgin River Christmas by Robyn Carr
🎧 June 23rd, 2019 - ⭐⭐
✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge: Only His by Susan Mallery
🎧 June 18th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 4. Graduation!: Finding Dandelion by Lex Martin
🎧 June 6th, 2019 - ⭐⭐1/2
✔ 5. National Black Bear Day: A Creed In Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller
🎧 June 9th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔ 6. June 21st - First Day of Summer: Unleashed by Diana Palmer
📖 June 30th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐
✔ 7. Queen’s Day: Cowboy to the Core by Maisey Yates
🎧 June 30th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 8. Western Australia Day: The Duke Next Door by Celeste Bradley
🎧 June 16th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 9. Father’s Day: Wyoming Cowboy Sniper by Nicole Helm
📖 June 14th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Sweet Summer Sunset by Delores Fossen
📖 June 27th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2
June 2019 Monthly Challenge
10/10 Complete - DONE!!
✔ 1. 'J' is for June: His to Claim by Brenda Jackson
📖 June 17th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 2. Bird of the Month - Dove: A Virgin River Christmas by Robyn Carr
🎧 June 23rd, 2019 - ⭐⭐
✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge: Only His by Susan Mallery
🎧 June 18th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 4. Graduation!: Finding Dandelion by Lex Martin
🎧 June 6th, 2019 - ⭐⭐1/2
✔ 5. National Black Bear Day: A Creed In Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller
🎧 June 9th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔ 6. June 21st - First Day of Summer: Unleashed by Diana Palmer
📖 June 30th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐
✔ 7. Queen’s Day: Cowboy to the Core by Maisey Yates
🎧 June 30th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 8. Western Australia Day: The Duke Next Door by Celeste Bradley
🎧 June 16th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 9. Father’s Day: Wyoming Cowboy Sniper by Nicole Helm
📖 June 14th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Sweet Summer Sunset by Delores Fossen
📖 June 27th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2
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8/10
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'
2. Bird of the Month - Dove: Read a book where someone works through a difficult time to find peace
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery, Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell. Read a book with an animal in the book
4. Graduation!: Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): Read a book with an outdoor setting
6. First Day of Summer: Read a book that features a vacation or travel
7. Queen’s Day: Read a book featuring royalty
8. Western Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.
9. Father’s Day: Read a book featuring bondage
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice