2014 November Monthly Challenge - Participants' Thread

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats Fran, Katie and Pri!

[Bookchaser]

2014 November Monthly Challenge


6/10 Completed

01. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
No One But You by Leigh Greenwood
OR
Rock Courtship by Nalini Singh
02. Member of the Month: Skandia ~ Skandia has been a member of the RRRC group since December, 2011. Please read a book from any of Skandia's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in the month of December of any year.
Natural Evil by Thea Harrison 11/01/14
03. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Lisa Marie Rice, or by any author with her first, middle or last name.
You may also read a book by an author who has the same first or last name as Elizabeth Jennings, or is in Italy, or with an Italian character or an author who is from Italy. You can also read any book published in 1998 or 2003, or that is shelved as Romantic Suspense.
Shadow Crossing by Catherine Spangler 11/12/14
04. Book Lover's Day (Nov. 1): Read a book that you think (hope) you'll really love!
The Raider by Monica McCarty
05. Veteran's Day (Nov. 11): Read a book with a war or military setting, or with a MC who is a current or former member of the military.
What I Love About You by Rachel Gibson 11/08/14
06. Clean Your Refrigerator Day (Nov 15): Time to get rid of all those science projects hiding way in the back! Read a book that has been on your TBR over a year, or if you don't have any that old, read one of the 100 oldest books on your TBR. Or, read a book with a MC who is involved in science, research, or experimentation.
Unraveled by C.J. Barry
07. America Recycles Day (Nov 27): Read a book that has already been read by someone else (checked out from the library, borrowed from a friend, etc.), or that you are using in at least 2 other challenges, or that has a primarily green cover.
Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs 11/04/14
08. Black Friday (Nov 27): Read a book with a MC who works in retail or sales (at any level) or who loves to shop, or a book with a sports theme (since most of us not shopping will be watching football), or a book with a mostly black cover.
Total Rush by Deirdre Martin 11/13/14
09. Red Planet Day (Nov 28): Read a sci-fi book or a book involving neighbors (Mars is one of Earth's closest neighbors), or a book with a red (or reddish) cover.
Shamara by Catherine Spangler 11/06/14
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
A Reason to Love by Alexis Morgan
OR
He's So Fine by Jill Shalvis


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[LaurLa]

November 2014 RRRC Monthly Challenge

4 of 10

✔4. Book Lover's Day (Nov. 1):
-- It's in His Kiss – Jill Shalvis
-- 11.13 ★★★★

✔5. Veteran's Day (Nov. 11):
-- I Never Asked You to Save Me – Theresa Marguerite Hewitt (H is a Navy SEAL)
-- 11.11 ★★★

✔6. Clean Your Refrigerator Day (Nov 15):
-- Asking For Trouble – Leslie Kelly (TBR since Jan 2013)
-- 11.01 ★★★

✔7. America Recycles Day (Nov 15):
-- Summer Days – Susan Mallery (Stacking the Series and TV Shows Quarterly challenges)
-- 11.07 ★★★★

[Susan]

5/10




1.'N' is for November Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Member of the Month: Skandia.- Skandia has been a member of the RRRC group since December, 2011. Here is the link to Skandia's shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list.... Please read a book from any of Skandia's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in the month of December of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Lisa Marie Rice, or by any author with her first, middle or last name.
Fun Facts about Lisa:
★ Lisa Marie Rice is a pseudonym for author Elizabeth Jennings
★ She published her first novel as Elizabeth Jennings in 1998, and her first as Lisa Marie Rice in 2003.
★ She lives in Matera, Italy.
★ She writes Romantic Suspense.

So you may also read a book by an author who has the same first or last name as Elizabeth Jennings, or is in Italy, or with an Italian character or an author who is from Italy. You can also read any book published in 1998 or 2003, or that is shelved as Romantic Suspense.

4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: Read a book that you think (hope) you'll really love!
A Madaris Bride for Christmas - Brenda Jackson (Kimani - Nov 2013) - Nov 14

5. Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day: Read a book with a war or military setting, or with a MC who is a current or former member of the military.
Cody Walker's Woman - Amelia Autin (HRS #1822 - Oct 2014) (heroine/former Marine) - Nov 5

6. Nov 15 - Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Time to get rid of all those science projects hiding way in the back! Read a book that has been on your TBR over a year, or if you don't have any that old, read one of the 100 oldest b
books on your TBR. Or, read a book with a MC who is involved in science, research, or experimentation.
Fatal Fallout - Lara Lacomb (HRS #1814 - Aug 2014) (nuclear physicist heroine) - Nov 4

7. Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Read a book that has already been read by someone else (checked out from the library, borrowed from a friend, etc.), or that you are using in at least 2 other challenges, or that has a primarily green cover.
Tempted - Lori Foster (HQN - Apr 2010) (library) - Nov 10

8. Nov 27 - Black Friday: Read a book with a MC who works in retail or sales (at any level) or who loves to shop, or a book with a sports theme (since most of us not shopping will be watching football), or a book with a mostly black cover.

9. Nov 28 - Red Planet Day: Read a sci-fi book or a book involving neighbors (Mars is one of Earth's closest neighbors), or a book with a red (or reddish) cover.
Stranded With the Rancher - Janice Maynard (HD #2329 -Oct 2014) (neighbors) - Nov 11

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

[KarenF]

I'm in for 8.

6/8 Read

1. N for November: Night's Honor by Thea Harrison 11/2/14
2. Hi Skandia! Discount Armageddon by Seanan McGuire 11/6/14
3. FAC: Dangerous Lover by Lisa Marie Rice
4. Book Lovers Day: Vixen in Velvet by Loretta Chase 11/9/14
5. Clean Your Refrigerator: Tracking the Tempest by Nicole Peeler
6. Black Friday: Wicked Nights by Gena Showalter 11/11/14
7. Red Planet Day: Rules For A Proper Governess by Jennifer Ashley 11/13/14
8. My Choice: Truly, Madly by Heather Weber 11/6/14

Unread:

Read:

[Jonquil]

10/10
DONE

1.'N' is for November author's first name starts with 'N'. Nikki Jefford Aurora Sky 11/3 ★★★
2. Skandia's shelves Exit Strategy 11/4 ★★★★
3. Featured Author Heart of Danger 11/15 ★★★★★
4. book that you think (hope) you'll really love! Because I want to live in that house Pall in the Family 11/3 ★★★★

5. war or military setting, or with a MC who is a current or former member of the military. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear 11/14 ★★★★
6. been on your TBR over a year 8/4/13 Night of the Living Deed 11/2 ★★★
7. that you are using in at least 2 other challenges You Sexy Thing! 11/1 ★★★
8. mostly black cover Pixie Dust 11/1 ★★

9. red (or reddish) cover 11/1 ★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: A Demon Does It Better 11/3 ★★★

[Bookchaser]

2014 November Monthly Challenge


7/10 Completed

01. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
Rock Courtship by Nalini Singh 11/15/14
02. Member of the Month: Skandia ~ Skandia has been a member of the RRRC group since December, 2011. Please read a book from any of Skandia's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in the month of December of any year.
Natural Evil by Thea Harrison 11/01/14
03. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Lisa Marie Rice, or by any author with her first, middle or last name.
You may also read a book by an author who has the same first or last name as Elizabeth Jennings, or is in Italy, or with an Italian character or an author who is from Italy. You can also read any book published in 1998 or 2003, or that is shelved as Romantic Suspense.
Shadow Crossing by Catherine Spangler 11/12/14
04. Book Lover's Day (Nov. 1): Read a book that you think (hope) you'll really love!
The Raider by Monica McCarty
05. Veteran's Day (Nov. 11): Read a book with a war or military setting, or with a MC who is a current or former member of the military.
What I Love About You by Rachel Gibson 11/08/14
06. Clean Your Refrigerator Day (Nov 15): Time to get rid of all those science projects hiding way in the back! Read a book that has been on your TBR over a year, or if you don't have any that old, read one of the 100 oldest books on your TBR. Or, read a book with a MC who is involved in science, research, or experimentation.
Unraveled by C.J. Barry
07. America Recycles Day (Nov 27): Read a book that has already been read by someone else (checked out from the library, borrowed from a friend, etc.), or that you are using in at least 2 other challenges, or that has a primarily green cover.
Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs 11/04/14
08. Black Friday (Nov 27): Read a book with a MC who works in retail or sales (at any level) or who loves to shop, or a book with a sports theme (since most of us not shopping will be watching football), or a book with a mostly black cover.
Total Rush by Deirdre Martin 11/13/14
09. Red Planet Day (Nov 28): Read a sci-fi book or a book involving neighbors (Mars is one of Earth's closest neighbors), or a book with a red (or reddish) cover.
Shamara by Catherine Spangler 11/06/14
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
A Reason to Love by Alexis Morgan
OR
He's So Fine by Jill Shalvis


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[Katherine]

NOVEMBER
DONE

1. “N”: Nalini Singh - Slave to Sensation 14/11/14
2. Hello Skandia!: Fall from India Place 4/11/14
3. Lisa Marie Rice: Wanted 7/11/14
4. Book Lover's: Tied 1/11/14
5. Veteran's Day: Lucky in Love 15/11/14
6. Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Deeper We Fall 1/11/14
7. America Recycles: Blue Lily, Lily Blue 5/11/14
8. Black Friday: Club Shadowlands 12/11/14
9. Red Planet Day: Onyx 10/11/14
10. Reader's Choice: Opal 13/11/14

[Jojo]

November Monthly Challenge

9/10

✓ 1.'N' is for November: Blood Magick by Nora Roberts - 15/10/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 2. Member of the Month: Skandia: Undertow by Cherry Adair - 14/10/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 3. FAC - Lisa Marie Rice:Midnight Angel by Lisa Marie Rice - 02/11/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: Simon Says Die by Lena Diaz - 06/11/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 5. Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day: Savor the Danger by Lori Foster - 09/11/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 6. Nov 15 - Clean Fridge: Mia and the Powerful Greek by Michelle Reid - 07/11/14 ★ ★ ★
✓ 7. Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Buried by Kendra Elliott - 16/10/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
8. Nov 27 - Black Friday: Offside by Julianna Stone
✓ 9. Nov 28 - Red Planet Day: Hunted by Evangeline Anderson - 03/11/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 10. Reader's Choice: Hot on the Hunt by Melissa Cutler - 07/11/14 ★ ★ ★ ★

[Susan]

6/10




1.'N' is for November Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Member of the Month: Skandia.- Skandia has been a member of the RRRC group since December, 2011. Here is the link to Skandia's shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list.... Please read a book from any of Skandia's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in the month of December of any year.
A Bravo Christmas Wedding - Christine Rimmer (HSE #2372 - Dec 2014) - Nov 16

3. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Lisa Marie Rice, or by any author with her first, middle or last name.
Fun Facts about Lisa:
★ Lisa Marie Rice is a pseudonym for author Elizabeth Jennings
★ She published her first novel as Elizabeth Jennings in 1998, and her first as Lisa Marie Rice in 2003.
★ She lives in Matera, Italy.
★ She writes Romantic Suspense.

So you may also read a book by an author who has the same first or last name as Elizabeth Jennings, or is in Italy, or with an Italian character or an author who is from Italy. You can also read any book published in 1998 or 2003, or that is shelved as Romantic Suspense.

4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: Read a book that you think (hope) you'll really love!
A Madaris Bride for Christmas - Brenda Jackson (Kimani - Nov 2013) - Nov 14

5. Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day: Read a book with a war or military setting, or with a MC who is a current or former member of the military.
Cody Walker's Woman - Amelia Autin (HRS #1822 - Oct 2014) (heroine/former Marine) - Nov 5

6. Nov 15 - Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Time to get rid of all those science projects hiding way in the back! Read a book that has been on your TBR over a year, or if you don't have any that old, read one of the 100 oldest b
books on your TBR. Or, read a book with a MC who is involved in science, research, or experimentation.
Fatal Fallout - Lara Lacomb (HRS #1814 - Aug 2014) (nuclear physicist heroine) - Nov 4

7. Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Read a book that has already been read by someone else (checked out from the library, borrowed from a friend, etc.), or that you are using in at least 2 other challenges, or that has a primarily green cover.
Tempted - Lori Foster (HQN - Apr 2010) (library) - Nov 10

8. Nov 27 - Black Friday: Read a book with a MC who works in retail or sales (at any level) or who loves to shop, or a book with a sports theme (since most of us not shopping will be watching football), or a book with a mostly black cover.

9. Nov 28 - Red Planet Day: Read a sci-fi book or a book involving neighbors (Mars is one of Earth's closest neighbors), or a book with a red (or reddish) cover.
Stranded With the Rancher - Janice Maynard (HD #2329 -Oct 2014) (neighbors) - Nov 11

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

[Lacy]

2014 November Monthly Challenge

3/5

1.'N' is for November Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Member of the Month: Skandia.- Skandia has been a member of the RRRC group since December, 2011. Here is the link to Skandia's shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list.... Please read a book from any of Skandia's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in the month of December of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Lisa Marie Rice, or by any author with her first, middle or last name.

So you may also read a book by an author who has the same first or last name as Elizabeth Jennings, or is in Italy, or with an Italian character or an author who is from Italy. You can also read any book published in 1998 or 2003, or that is shelved as Romantic Suspense.

4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: Read a book that you think (hope) you'll really love!
Mistletoe Waltz - 11/17/14 - *****

5. Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day: Read a book with a war or military setting, or with a MC who is a current or former member of the military.
The Bones of War - 11/16/14 - *****

6. Nov 15 - Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Time to get rid of all those science projects hiding way in the back! Read a book that has been on your TBR over a year, or if you don't have any that old, read one of the 100 oldest books on your TBR. Or, read a book with a MC who is involved in science, research, or experimentation.

7. Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Read a book that has already been read by someone else (checked out from the library, borrowed from a friend, etc.), or that you are using in at least 2 other challenges, or that has a primarily green cover.

8. Nov 27 - Black Friday: Read a book with a MC who works in retail or sales (at any level) or who loves to shop, or a book with a sports theme (since most of us not shopping will be watching football), or a book with a mostly black cover.
Eclipse - 11/14/14 - *****

9. Nov 28 - Red Planet Day: Read a sci-fi book or a book involving neighbors (Mars is one of Earth's closest neighbors), or a book with a red (or reddish) cover.

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

[Margaret]

Books Read = 2 / 8



1. 'N' is for November: No Turning Back by Tiffany Snow read 8/11/14 ★★★
2. Member of the Month: Within Reach by Sarah Mayberry
3. Featured Author Challenge: True North by Marie Force
4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: Alpha One by Cynthia Eden
5. Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day: Hell or High Water by Jerrie Alexander
6. Nov 15 - Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Deadly Devotion by Sandra Orchard
7. Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Every Breath She Takes by Norah Wilson read 13/11/14 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Instant Temptation by Jill Shalvis

[Ethel]

RRRC Monthly Challenge - November

7/10 read

[1.11.] 2. Member of the Month - Skandia: 8 Weeks by Bethany Lopez
[2.11.] 1.'N' is for November:Eversea by Natasha Boyd
[4.11.] 7. Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Forever, Jack by Natasha Boyd
[6.11.] 6. Nov 15 - Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Love Plus One by Andrea Smith
[12.11.] 5. Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day: Taunting Destiny by Amelia Hutchins
[15.11.] 9. Nov 28 - Red Planet Day: Escaping Destiny by Amelia Hutchins
[16.11.] 8. Nov 27 - Black Friday: Play by Kylie Scott

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3. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice: Changeless by Gail Carriger
4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: Ruined by Tracy Wolff
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[Chris]

Completed 10/10. See post: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Elke]

2014 November Monthly Challenge

4/5 Completed-Updated 11/18/14


1. N: Blood Magick 11/4/14

4. Book Lover's Day: Seventh Grave and No Body 11/07/2014

7. America Recycles Day: Waistcoats Weaponry 11/18/2014

8. Black Friday: Holiday on Ice

10. Reader's Choice: Always On My Mind 11/15/2014

[Margaret]

Books Read = 4 / 8



1. 'N' is for November: No Turning Back by Tiffany Snow read 8/11/14 ★★★
2. Member of the Month: Within Reach by Sarah Mayberry
3. Featured Author Challenge: True North by Marie Force read 17/11/14 ★★★
4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: Alpha One by Cynthia Eden read 19/11/14 ★★★
5. Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day: Hell or High Water by Jerrie Alexander
6. Nov 15 - Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Deadly Devotion by Sandra Orchard
7. Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Every Breath She Takes by Norah Wilson read 13/11/14 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Instant Temptation by Jill Shalvis

[Bookchaser]

2014 November Monthly Challenge


8/10 Completed

01. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
Rock Courtship by Nalini Singh 11/15/14
02. Member of the Month: Skandia ~ Skandia has been a member of the RRRC group since December, 2011. Please read a book from any of Skandia's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in the month of December of any year.
Natural Evil by Thea Harrison 11/01/14
03. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Lisa Marie Rice, or by any author with her first, middle or last name.
You may also read a book by an author who has the same first or last name as Elizabeth Jennings, or is in Italy, or with an Italian character or an author who is from Italy. You can also read any book published in 1998 or 2003, or that is shelved as Romantic Suspense.
Shadow Crossing by Catherine Spangler 11/12/14
04. Book Lover's Day (Nov. 1): Read a book that you think (hope) you'll really love!
The Raider by Monica McCarty
05. Veteran's Day (Nov. 11): Read a book with a war or military setting, or with a MC who is a current or former member of the military.
What I Love About You by Rachel Gibson 11/08/14
06. Clean Your Refrigerator Day (Nov 15): Time to get rid of all those science projects hiding way in the back! Read a book that has been on your TBR over a year, or if you don't have any that old, read one of the 100 oldest books on your TBR. Or, read a book with a MC who is involved in science, research, or experimentation.
Unraveled by C.J. Barry 11/19/14
07. America Recycles Day (Nov 27): Read a book that has already been read by someone else (checked out from the library, borrowed from a friend, etc.), or that you are using in at least 2 other challenges, or that has a primarily green cover.
Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs 11/04/14
08. Black Friday (Nov 27): Read a book with a MC who works in retail or sales (at any level) or who loves to shop, or a book with a sports theme (since most of us not shopping will be watching football), or a book with a mostly black cover.
Total Rush by Deirdre Martin 11/13/14
09. Red Planet Day (Nov 28): Read a sci-fi book or a book involving neighbors (Mars is one of Earth's closest neighbors), or a book with a red (or reddish) cover.
Shamara by Catherine Spangler 11/06/14
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
A Reason to Love by Alexis Morgan
OR
He's So Fine by Jill Shalvis


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[Kim]

2014 November Monthly Challenge


2/10 Completed

7. Nov 15 - America Recycles Day:The Burning Sky by Sherry Thomas
9. Nov 28 - Red Planet Day:A Long, Long Sleep by Anna Sheehan

[Tina Theresa]

10/10 DONE

1.'N' is for November Blood Magick 11/1
2. Member of the Month: Skandia.- Rock Chick Redemption 11/7
3. Featured Author Challenge - Midnight Run 11/3
4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: Blind Attraction 11/15
5. Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day: Knight Avenged 11/4
6. Nov 15 - Clean Your Refrigerator Day: People of the Book11/18
7. Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: (2 other challenges) Lacybourne Manor 11/11
8. Nov 27 Black Friday: (loves to shop) Rock Chick Renegade 11/9
9. Nov 28 Red Planet Day: Life As We Knew It 11/10
10. Reader's Choice: The White Queen 11/8

[Elke]

**Congrats to all who finished!


2014 November Monthly Challenge

***ALL DONE!!!!

5/5 Completed-Updated 11/19/14


1. N: Blood Magick 11/4/14

4. Book Lover's Day: Seventh Grave and No Body 11/07/2014

7. America Recycles Day: Waistcoats Weaponry 11/18/2014

8. Black Friday: Holiday on Ice 11/19/2014

10. Reader's Choice: Always On My Mind 11/15/2014

[Lynne]

NOVEMBER
10 of 10 Complete!

√ 1. “N”: Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh – 11/6
√ 2. Hello Skandia!: Lead by Kylie Scott – 11/18
√ 3. Lisa Marie Rice: Festive in Death by J.D. Robb (Romantic Suspense) – 11/15
√ 4. Book Lover's: Shifting Shadows: The World of Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs – 11/13
√ 5. Veteran's Day: Scandal And The Duchess by Jennifer Ashley (Captain)– 11/8
√ 6. Clean Your Frig: Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews (TBR since 10/2010) – 11/4
√ 7. Am. Recycles: My Little Runaway by Helen Conrad (3 challenges) – 11/20
√ 8. Black Friday: Holiday Games by Jaci Burton (baseball) – 11/2
√ 9. Red Planet Day: Private Practice by Samanthe Beck ( red cover) – 11/10
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Single Wolf Female by Jessica Sims – 11/1

Complete:

[April]

3/6

1.'N' is for November. Never Love A Lawman

2. Member of the Month: Skandia.- Until November 8/11

3. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice: A Fine Specimen

4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: The Legend 20/11

9. Nov 28 - Red Planet Day: Daughter of Time: A Time Travel Romance 10/11

10. Reader's Choice:. Daring Deception

[Susan A]

10/10 read Complete

1. N is for November: Nothing Special Nov 6 ★★★★
2. Skandia 2011: You're It Nov 20 ★★★
3. Featured Author: The Hanged Man's GhostNov 4 ★★★
4. Book Lovers' Day: Flight of Magpies Nov 20 ★★★★★
5. Veterans' Day: Ask and I'll Tell Nov 3 ★★★
6. Clean Your Fridge: Gambling On Maybe Nov 1 ★★★★
7. Recycle: Caged: Love and Treachery on the High Seas Nov 10 ★★★★★
8. Black Friday: Road of No Return Nov 11 ★★★★
9. Red Planet Day: Striker Nov 15 ★★★★
10. Choice: Fireworks Nov 17 ★★★★

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats Jonquil, Katherine, Chris, Tina Theresa, Elke, and Lynne!

EDIT: and Susan A, since we were posting at the same time! :D

[Ethel]

RRRC Monthly Challenge - November

8/10 read

[1.11.] 2. Member of the Month - Skandia: 8 Weeks by Bethany Lopez
[2.11.] 1.'N' is for November:Eversea by Natasha Boyd
[4.11.] 7. Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Forever, Jack by Natasha Boyd
[6.11.] 6. Nov 15 - Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Love Plus One by Andrea Smith
[12.11.] 5. Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day: Taunting Destiny by Amelia Hutchins
[15.11.] 9. Nov 28 - Red Planet Day: Escaping Destiny by Amelia Hutchins
[16.11.] 8. Nov 27 - Black Friday: Play by Kylie Scott
[20.11.] 4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: Ruined by Tracy Wolff

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[Rissa]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges - 2014 November Monthly Challenge 10/10 read
FINISHED - 11/21/2014! :)

1.'N' is for November Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'. Sex and Candy finished 11/1/2014

2. Member of the Month: Skandia.- Skandia has been a member of the RRRC group since December, 2011. Here is the link to Skandia's shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list.... Please read a book from any of Skandia's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in the month of December of any year . Stormhaven finished 11/20/2014

3. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Lisa Marie Rice, or by any author with her first, middle or last name.
Fun Facts about Lisa:
★ Lisa Marie Rice is a pseudonym for author Elizabeth Jennings
★ She published her first novel as Elizabeth Jennings in 1998, and her first as Lisa Marie Rice in 2003.
★ She lives in Matera, Italy.
★ She writes Romantic Suspense.

So you may also read a book by an author who has the same first or last name as Elizabeth Jennings , or is in Italy, or with an Italian character or an author who is from Italy. You can also read any book published in 1998 or 2003, or that is shelved as Romantic Suspense. The Story Of E finished 11/2/2014

4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: Read a book that you think (hope) you'll really love ! The Eskimo Slugger finished 11/13/2014

5. Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day: Read a book with a war or military setting, or with a MC who is a current or former member of the military . A Rose By Any Other Name finished 11/21/2014

6. Nov 15 - Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Time to get rid of all those science projects hiding way in the back! Read a book that has been on your TBR over a year, or if you don't have any that old, read one of the 100 oldest books on your TBR. Or, read a book with a MC who is involved in science, research, or experimentation . The Backup Boyfriend finished 11/7/2014

7. Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Read a book that has already been read by someone else (checked out from the library, borrowed from a friend, etc.), or that you are using in at least 2 other challenges , or that has a primarily green cover. The Mating of Michael finished 11/4/2014

8. Nov 27 - Black Friday: Read a book with a MC who works in retail or sales (at any level) or who loves to shop, or a book with a sports theme (since most of us not shopping will be watching football), or a book with a mostly black cover . Dance with the Devil finished 11/2/2014

9. Nov 28 - Red Planet Day: Read a sci-fi book or a book involving neighbors (Mars is one of Earth's closest neighbors), or a book with a red (or reddish) cover . Red Dirt Heart 2 finished 11/4/2014

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice . Macarons at Midnight finished 11/8/2014

[April]

4/6

1.'N' is for November. Never Love A Lawman

2. Member of the Month: Skandia.- Until November 8/11

3. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice: A Fine Specimen 22/11

4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: The Legend 20/11

9. Nov 28 - Red Planet Day: Daughter of Time: A Time Travel Romance 10/11

10. Reader's Choice:. Daring Deception

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats Rissa and Toka!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

2014 November Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed

✔1.'N' is for November: Punch-Drunk Love 11/3/14
✔2. Member of the Month - Skandia: Echoes of Scotland Street 11/18/14
✔3. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice: - Forgotten Sins 11/15/14
✔4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: Rules For A Proper Governess 11/8/14
✔5. Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day: Midnight Vengeance 11/9/14
✔6. Nov 15 - Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Gone Country 11/17/14
✔7. Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Pleasure of a Dark Prince 11/3/14
✔8. Nov 27 - Black Friday: Straddling the Line 11/6/14
✔9. Nov 28 - Red Planet Day: Festive in Death 11/10/14
✔10. Reader's Choice: Rule 11/12/14

Completed:

[April]

5/6

1.'N' is for November. Never Love A Lawman

2. Member of the Month: Skandia.- Until November 8/11

3. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice: A Fine Specimen 22/11

4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: The Legend 20/11

9. Nov 28 - Red Planet Day: Daughter of Time: A Time Travel Romance 10/11

10. Reader's Choice:. Daring Deception 23/11

[LaurLa]

Three to go....

November 2014 RRRC Monthly Challenge

7 of 10 Complete

✔1. 'N' is for November:
-- No Flowers Required – Cari Quinn
-- 11.23 ★★★1/2

2. Member of the Month - Skandia:
-- Rusty Nailed – Alice Clayton (Skandia’s Read shelf, pubbed in Dec)

3. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice:
-- Woman on the Run – Lisa Marie Rice

✔4. Book Lover's Day (Nov. 1):
-- It's in His Kiss – Jill Shalvis
-- 11.13 ★★★★

✔5. Veteran's Day (Nov. 11):
-- I Never Asked You to Save Me – Theresa Marguerite Hewitt (H is a Navy SEAL)
-- 11.11 ★★★

✔6. Clean Your Refrigerator Day (Nov 15):
-- Asking For Trouble – Leslie Kelly (TBR since Jan 2013)
-- 11.01 ★★★

✔7. America Recycles Day (Nov 15):
-- Summer Days – Susan Mallery (Stacking the Series and TV Shows Quarterly challenges)
-- 11.07 ★★★★

✔8. Black Friday (Nov 27):
-- Line of Scrimmage – Marie Force (H is a football player)
-- 11.16 ★★★★

✔9. Red Planet Day (Nov 28):
-- Nauti Siren – Lora Leigh (MCs live in neighboring rooms in an inn)
-- 11.22 ★★★★

10. Reader's Choice:
-- Spin the Wheel – Mimi Barbour

[BJ Rose]

RRRC Monthly Challenge
November 1-30, 2014

6/8

√ 1. Starts with 'N': Nora Roberts: Shadow Spell - 11.19
√ 2. Member: Skandia: 2011: Murder Your Darlings by J.J. Murphy - 11.22
3. FAC: Lisa Marie Rice/Elizabeth Jennings: Darkness at Dawn
4. Book Lover's Day: The Homecoming by Robyn Carr
√ 5. Veterans' Day: Running Blind by Lee Child - Jack Reacher is ex-Army - 11.05
√ 6. On TBR over a year: 4/15/12: Duke of Midnight by Elizabeth Hoyt - 11.08
√ 7. Already been read by someone else: Innkeeping with Murder by Tim Myers - 11.09
8. SKIP
9. Red/Reddish cover: TBD
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Daring Miss Danvers by Vivianne Lorret - 11.12

[Shelby]

November - COMPLETE

10/10

1. "N" is for November - Blind Faith (11/16) ★★★½
2. Member of the Month - Magic Bites (11/13) ★★★★½
3. Featured Author Challenge - Fatal Heat: A Navy SEAL Novella (11/17) ★★★★½
4. Book Lover's Day - Dirty Deeds (11/4) ★★★★★
5. Veteran's Day - Brothers In Arms (11/23) ★★★★
6. Clean Your Refrigerator Day - Every Move He Makes (11/10) ★★★★
7. America Recycles Day - The Fire's Stone (11/7) ★★★★½
8. Black Friday - The Dark Angels: Tied Together (11/2) ★★★
9. Red Planet Day - The Degan Incident (11/16) ★★★
10. Choice - Coming Home (11/6) ★★★★½

[Susan]

6/10




1.'N' is for November Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Member of the Month: Skandia.- Skandia has been a member of the RRRC group since December, 2011. Here is the link to Skandia's shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list.... Please read a book from any of Skandia's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in the month of December of any year.
A Bravo Christmas Wedding - Christine Rimmer (HSE #2372 - Dec 2014) - Nov 16

3. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Lisa Marie Rice, or by any author with her first, middle or last name.
Fun Facts about Lisa:
★ Lisa Marie Rice is a pseudonym for author Elizabeth Jennings
★ She published her first novel as Elizabeth Jennings in 1998, and her first as Lisa Marie Rice in 2003.
★ She lives in Matera, Italy.
★ She writes Romantic Suspense.

So you may also read a book by an author who has the same first or last name as Elizabeth Jennings, or is in Italy, or with an Italian character or an author who is from Italy. You can also read any book published in 1998 or 2003, or that is shelved as Romantic Suspense.
Tall, Dark and Disreputable - Deb Marlow (HH #1086 - Apr 2012) (Italian hero) - Nov 23

4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: Read a book that you think (hope) you'll really love!
A Madaris Bride for Christmas - Brenda Jackson (Kimani - Nov 2013) - Nov 14

5. Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day: Read a book with a war or military setting, or with a MC who is a current or former member of the military.
Cody Walker's Woman - Amelia Autin (HRS #1822 - Oct 2014) (heroine/former Marine) - Nov 5

6. Nov 15 - Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Time to get rid of all those science projects hiding way in the back! Read a book that has been on your TBR over a year, or if you don't have any that old, read one of the 100 oldest b
books on your TBR. Or, read a book with a MC who is involved in science, research, or experimentation.
Fatal Fallout - Lara Lacomb (HRS #1814 - Aug 2014) (nuclear physicist heroine) - Nov 4

7. Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Read a book that has already been read by someone else (checked out from the library, borrowed from a friend, etc.), or that you are using in at least 2 other challenges, or that has a primarily green cover.
Tempted - Lori Foster (HQN - Apr 2010) (library) - Nov 10

8. Nov 27 - Black Friday: Read a book with a MC who works in retail or sales (at any level) or who loves to shop, or a book with a sports theme (since most of us not shopping will be watching football), or a book with a mostly black cover.

9. Nov 28 - Red Planet Day: Read a sci-fi book or a book involving neighbors (Mars is one of Earth's closest neighbors), or a book with a red (or reddish) cover.
Stranded With the Rancher - Janice Maynard (HD #2329 -Oct 2014) (neighbors) - Nov 11

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

[Ranzes Ryne]

2014 November Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1 – 30, 2014
Completed: 10/10
DONE!!!

1.'N' is for November: Night Rogues by Leah Brooke – 11/22
2. Member of the Month: Fated by Rebecca Zanetti – 11/12
3. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice: Heart of Danger by Lisa Marie Rice – 11/15
4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: Accidentally in Love with...a God? by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff – 11/10
5. Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day: Fire and Ice by Victoria Paige – 11/17
6. Nov 15 - Clean Your Refrigerator Day: The Seduction Hypothesis by Delphine Dryden – 11/14
7. Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Renegade by Lora Leigh – 11/20
8. Nov 27 - Black Friday: Lick by Kylie Scott– 11/23
9. Nov 28 - Red Planet Day: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward – 11/5
10. Reader's Choice: Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell – 11/2

[Ethel]

RRRC Monthly Challenge - November

9/10 read

[1.11.] 2. Member of the Month - Skandia: 8 Weeks by Bethany Lopez
[2.11.] 1.'N' is for November:Eversea by Natasha Boyd
[4.11.] 7. Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Forever, Jack by Natasha Boyd
[6.11.] 6. Nov 15 - Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Love Plus One by Andrea Smith
[12.11.] 5. Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day: Taunting Destiny by Amelia Hutchins
[15.11.] 9. Nov 28 - Red Planet Day: Escaping Destiny by Amelia Hutchins
[16.11.] 8. Nov 27 - Black Friday: Play by Kylie Scott
[20.11.] 4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: Ruined by Tracy Wolff
[22.11.] 10. Reader's Choice: Addicted by Tracy Wolff

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3. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice: Changeless by Gail Carriger

[Susan]

8/10




1.'N' is for November Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Member of the Month: Skandia.- Skandia has been a member of the RRRC group since December, 2011. Here is the link to Skandia's shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list.... Please read a book from any of Skandia's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in the month of December of any year.
A Bravo Christmas Wedding - Christine Rimmer (HSE #2372 - Dec 2014) - Nov 16

3. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Lisa Marie Rice, or by any author with her first, middle or last name.
Fun Facts about Lisa:
★ Lisa Marie Rice is a pseudonym for author Elizabeth Jennings
★ She published her first novel as Elizabeth Jennings in 1998, and her first as Lisa Marie Rice in 2003.
★ She lives in Matera, Italy.
★ She writes Romantic Suspense.

So you may also read a book by an author who has the same first or last name as Elizabeth Jennings, or is in Italy, or with an Italian character or an author who is from Italy. You can also read any book published in 1998 or 2003, or that is shelved as Romantic Suspense.
Tall, Dark and Disreputable - Deb Marlow (HH #1086 - Apr 2012) (Italian hero) - Nov 23

4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: Read a book that you think (hope) you'll really love!
A Madaris Bride for Christmas - Brenda Jackson (Kimani - Nov 2013) - Nov 14

5. Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day: Read a book with a war or military setting, or with a MC who is a current or former member of the military.
Cody Walker's Woman - Amelia Autin (HRS #1822 - Oct 2014) (heroine/former Marine) - Nov 5

6. Nov 15 - Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Time to get rid of all those science projects hiding way in the back! Read a book that has been on your TBR over a year, or if you don't have any that old, read one of the 100 oldest b
books on your TBR. Or, read a book with a MC who is involved in science, research, or experimentation.
Fatal Fallout - Lara Lacomb (HRS #1814 - Aug 2014) (nuclear physicist heroine) - Nov 4

7. Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Read a book that has already been read by someone else (checked out from the library, borrowed from a friend, etc.), or that you are using in at least 2 other challenges, or that has a primarily green cover.
Tempted - Lori Foster (HQN - Apr 2010) (library) - Nov 10

8. Nov 27 - Black Friday: Read a book with a MC who works in retail or sales (at any level) or who loves to shop, or a book with a sports theme (since most of us not shopping will be watching football), or a book with a mostly black cover.
Explosive Engagement - Lisa Childs (HI #1506 - July 2014) (owns a jewelry store) - Nov 24

9. Nov 28 - Red Planet Day: Read a sci-fi book or a book involving neighbors (Mars is one of Earth's closest neighbors), or a book with a red (or reddish) cover.
Stranded With the Rancher - Janice Maynard (HD #2329 -Oct 2014) (neighbors) - Nov 11

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

[Netanella]

RRRC 2014 November Monthly Challenge


Duration: 11/1/2014 - 11/30/2014
Books Read: 10/10
Done! Whoo Hoo!

✔ 1.'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'. Chosen: Book III of the Full Wolf Moon Trilogy by K.L. Nappier - 11.14.2014 (★★★★★)
✔ 2. Member of the Month: Skandia: Skandia has been a member of the RRRC group since December, 2011. Please read a book published in 2011. Talson's Match by Marie Harte - 11.23.2014 (★★★)
✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author: Dangerous 3 - Dangerous Passion - Lisa Marie Rice - 11.08.2014 (★★★)
✔ 4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: Read a book that you think (hope) you'll really love! A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin - 11.04.2014 (★★★★★)
✔ 5. Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day: Read a book with a war or military setting, or with a MC who is a current or former member of the military. Fatal Heat: A Navy SEAL Novella by Lisa Marie Rice - 11.21.2014 (★★★)
✔ 6. Nov 15 - Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Time to get rid of all those science projects hiding way in the back! Read a book that has been on your TBR over a year. Wasteland 4 - The Priestess by R.G. Alexander - 11.10.2014 (★★★)
✔ 7. Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Read a book that has already been read by someone else (checked out from the library, borrowed from a friend, etc.), or that you are using in at least 2 other challenges, or that has a primarily green cover. In The Blood by Evan Ronan - 11.09.2014 (★★★★★)
✔ 8. Nov 27 - Black Friday: Read a book with a MC who works in retail or sales (at any level) or who loves to shop, or a book with a sports theme (since most of us not shopping will be watching football), or a book with a mostly black cover. Users: My Angels Have Demons by Stacy Buck - 11.11.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 9. Nov 28 - Red Planet Day: Read a sci-fi book or a book involving neighbors (Mars is one of Earth's closest neighbors), or a book with a red (or reddish) cover. Hot Secrets by Lisa Marie Rice - 11.04.2014 (★★★)
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.Dangerous 3.5 - Reckless Night by Lisa Marie Rice - 11.09.2014 (★★★)

[Breann]

Read: 10/10 ~~DONE!!


1. 'N' is for November: Archangel's Legion 11.15 ★★★★☆

2. Member of the Month - Skandia: Turkey in the Snow 11.1 ★★★☆☆

3. Featured Author Challenge author - Lisa Marie Rice: Love the Sinner 11.15 ★★★☆☆

4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: Random Acts 11.2 ★★★☆☆

5. Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day: Chance Encounter 11.1 ★★☆☆☆

6. Nov 15 - Clean Your Refrigerator Day: The Haunted Heart: Winter 11.24 ★★★★☆

7. Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Seven 11.4

8. Nov 27 - Black Friday: Hesitant Heart 11.8 ★★★★☆

9. Nov 28 - Red Planet Day: There's Something About Ari 11.10 ★★★★☆

10. Reader's Choice: Saving Grace 11.13 ★★★★★

[Skandia]

2014 November Monthly Challenge
11/1/2014 ~ 11/30/2014


10/10 read - DONE!

1.'N' is for November Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
Night's Honor by Thea Harrison 11/25/14 ★★★

2. Member of the Month: Skandia - Wickedly Dangerous by Deborah Blake 11/14/14 ★★★★

3. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice Woman On The Run by Lisa Marie Rice 11/27/14 ★★★★★

4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: Read a book that you think (hope) you'll really love! Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover 11/20/14 ★★★★★

5. Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day: Read a book with a war or military setting, or with a MC who is a current or former member of the military.
Making Faces by Amy Harmon 11/5/14 ★★★★

6. Nov 15 - Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Time to get rid of all those science projects hiding way in the back! Read a book that has been on your TBR over a year, or if you don't have any that old, read one of the 100 oldest books on your TBR. Or, read a book with a MC who is involved in science, research, or experimentation.
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Sott Lynch 11/08/14 ★★★★

7. Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Read a book that has already been read by someone else (checked out from the library, borrowed from a friend, etc.), or that you are using in at least 2 other challenges, or that has a primarily green cover.
A Room with a View by E.M.Forster 11/21/14 ★

8. Nov 27 - Black Friday: Shopaholic to the Stars by Sophie Kinsella 11/23/14 ★★★

9. Nov 28 - Red Planet Day: Read a sci-fi book or a book involving neighbors (Mars is one of Earth's closest neighbors), or a book with a red (or reddish) cover.
Opal by Jennifer L. Armentrout 11/16/14 ★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Royal Treatment by MaryJanice Davidson 11/09/14 ★★

[Bookchaser]

2014 November Monthly Challenge


9/10 Completed

01. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
Rock Courtship by Nalini Singh 11/15/14
02. Member of the Month: Skandia ~ Skandia has been a member of the RRRC group since December, 2011. Please read a book from any of Skandia's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in the month of December of any year.
Natural Evil by Thea Harrison 11/01/14
03. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Lisa Marie Rice, or by any author with her first, middle or last name.
You may also read a book by an author who has the same first or last name as Elizabeth Jennings, or is in Italy, or with an Italian character or an author who is from Italy. You can also read any book published in 1998 or 2003, or that is shelved as Romantic Suspense.
Shadow Crossing by Catherine Spangler 11/12/14
04. Book Lover's Day (Nov. 1): Read a book that you think (hope) you'll really love!
The Raider by Monica McCarty
05. Veteran's Day (Nov. 11): Read a book with a war or military setting, or with a MC who is a current or former member of the military.
What I Love About You by Rachel Gibson 11/08/14
06. Clean Your Refrigerator Day (Nov 15): Time to get rid of all those science projects hiding way in the back! Read a book that has been on your TBR over a year, or if you don't have any that old, read one of the 100 oldest books on your TBR. Or, read a book with a MC who is involved in science, research, or experimentation.
Unraveled by C.J. Barry 11/19/14
07. America Recycles Day (Nov 27): Read a book that has already been read by someone else (checked out from the library, borrowed from a friend, etc.), or that you are using in at least 2 other challenges, or that has a primarily green cover.
Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs 11/04/14
08. Black Friday (Nov 27): Read a book with a MC who works in retail or sales (at any level) or who loves to shop, or a book with a sports theme (since most of us not shopping will be watching football), or a book with a mostly black cover.
Total Rush by Deirdre Martin 11/13/14
09. Red Planet Day (Nov 28): Read a sci-fi book or a book involving neighbors (Mars is one of Earth's closest neighbors), or a book with a red (or reddish) cover.
Shamara by Catherine Spangler 11/06/14
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
He's So Fine by Jill Shalvis 11/27/14


XXX XXX

[April]

6/6 Done

1.'N' is for November. Never Love A Lawman 28/11

2. Member of the Month: Skandia.- Until November 8/11

3. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice: A Fine Specimen 22/11

4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: The Legend 20/11

9. Nov 28 - Red Planet Day: Daughter of Time: A Time Travel Romance 10/11

10. Reader's Choice:. Daring Deception 23/11

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats Shelby, Ranzes Ryne, Netanella, Breann, and Skandia!

[Susan]

9/10




1.'N' is for November Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Member of the Month: Skandia.- Skandia has been a member of the RRRC group since December, 2011. Here is the link to Skandia's shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list.... Please read a book from any of Skandia's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in the month of December of any year.
A Bravo Christmas Wedding - Christine Rimmer (HSE #2372 - Dec 2014) - Nov 16

3. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Lisa Marie Rice, or by any author with her first, middle or last name.
Fun Facts about Lisa:
★ Lisa Marie Rice is a pseudonym for author Elizabeth Jennings
★ She published her first novel as Elizabeth Jennings in 1998, and her first as Lisa Marie Rice in 2003.
★ She lives in Matera, Italy.
★ She writes Romantic Suspense.

So you may also read a book by an author who has the same first or last name as Elizabeth Jennings, or is in Italy, or with an Italian character or an author who is from Italy. You can also read any book published in 1998 or 2003, or that is shelved as Romantic Suspense.
Tall, Dark and Disreputable - Deb Marlow (HH #1086 - Apr 2012) (Italian hero) - Nov 23

4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: Read a book that you think (hope) you'll really love!
A Madaris Bride for Christmas - Brenda Jackson (Kimani - Nov 2013) - Nov 14

5. Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day: Read a book with a war or military setting, or with a MC who is a current or former member of the military.
Cody Walker's Woman - Amelia Autin (HRS #1822 - Oct 2014) (heroine/former Marine) - Nov 5

6. Nov 15 - Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Time to get rid of all those science projects hiding way in the back! Read a book that has been on your TBR over a year, or if you don't have any that old, read one of the 100 oldest b
books on your TBR. Or, read a book with a MC who is involved in science, research, or experimentation.
Fatal Fallout - Lara Lacomb (HRS #1814 - Aug 2014) (nuclear physicist heroine) - Nov 4

7. Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Read a book that has already been read by someone else (checked out from the library, borrowed from a friend, etc.), or that you are using in at least 2 other challenges, or that has a primarily green cover.
Tempted - Lori Foster (HQN - Apr 2010) (library) - Nov 10

8. Nov 27 - Black Friday: Read a book with a MC who works in retail or sales (at any level) or who loves to shop, or a book with a sports theme (since most of us not shopping will be watching football), or a book with a mostly black cover.
Explosive Engagement - Lisa Childs (HI #1506 - July 2014) (owns a jewelry store) - Nov 24

9. Nov 28 - Red Planet Day: Read a sci-fi book or a book involving neighbors (Mars is one of Earth's closest neighbors), or a book with a red (or reddish) cover.
Stranded With the Rancher - Janice Maynard (HD #2329 -Oct 2014) (neighbors) - Nov 11

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Billion Dollar Cowboy - Carolyn Brown (Sourcebooks Casablanca - June 2013) - Nov 28

[BJ Rose]

YAY! Finished my 8!!

RRRC Monthly Challenge
November 1-30, 2014

8/8

√ 1. Starts with 'N': Nora Roberts: Shadow Spell - 11.19
√ 2. Member: Skandia: 2011: Murder Your Darlings by J.J. Murphy - 11.22
3. FAC: Lisa Marie Rice/Elizabeth Jennings: Darkness at Dawn
√ 4. Book Lover's Day: The Scandalous Adventures of the Sister of the Bride by Victoria Alexander - 11.25
√ 5. Veterans' Day: Running Blind by Lee Child - Jack Reacher is ex-Army - 11.05
√ 6. On TBR over a year: 4/15/12: Duke of Midnight by Elizabeth Hoyt - 11.08
√ 7. Already been read by someone else: Innkeeping with Murder by Tim Myers - 11.09
8. SKIP
√ 9. Red/Reddish cover: The Countess Confessions by Jillian Hunter - 11.28
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Daring Miss Danvers by Vivianne Lorret - 11.12

[MountainKat, Moderator]

2014 November Monthly Challenge

I'm in for all 10! I'll post sometime before then end of the month... And by month, I mean November! =P

10 of 10. Updated 11.28.14 DONE!

1. 'N' is for November: Punch-Drunk Love by Nico Jaye 11.2.14
2. Member of the Month - Skandia: Screwdrivered by Alice Clayton 11.23.14
3. FAC - Lisa Marie Rice: Midnight Vengeance by Lisa Marie Rice 11.13.14
4. Book Lover's Day (Nov. 1): Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole 11.7.14
5. Veteran's Day (Nov. 11): Rules For A Proper Governess by Jennifer Ashley 11.16.14
6. Clean Your Refrigerator Day (Nov. 15): Misplaced Princess by Mari Carr and Lexxie Couper 11.22.14
7. America Recycles Day (Nov. 15): Echoes of Scotland Street by Samantha Young 11.19.14
8. Black Friday (Nov. 28): Straddling the Line by Jaci Burton 11.28.14
9. Red Planet Day (Nov. 28): Strawberries for Dessert by Marie Sexton 11.14.14
10. Reader's Choice: Putting Out Fires by Marie Sexton 11.14.14



I thought it was funny that I finished my Black Friday book on Black Friday!! =)

Congrats to all of the finishers!

[Bookchaser]

2014 November Monthly Challenge

I'm finished!

Congratulations to April, BJ Rose, MountainKat and all of the other finishers!!!


10/10 Completed

01. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
Rock Courtship by Nalini Singh 11/15/14
02. Member of the Month: Skandia ~ Skandia has been a member of the RRRC group since December, 2011. Please read a book from any of Skandia's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in the month of December of any year.
Natural Evil by Thea Harrison 11/01/14
03. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Lisa Marie Rice, or by any author with her first, middle or last name.
You may also read a book by an author who has the same first or last name as Elizabeth Jennings, or is in Italy, or with an Italian character or an author who is from Italy. You can also read any book published in 1998 or 2003, or that is shelved as Romantic Suspense.
Shadow Crossing by Catherine Spangler 11/12/14
04. Book Lover's Day (Nov. 1): Read a book that you think (hope) you'll really love!
The Raider by Monica McCarty 11/28/14
05. Veteran's Day (Nov. 11): Read a book with a war or military setting, or with a MC who is a current or former member of the military.
What I Love About You by Rachel Gibson 11/08/14
06. Clean Your Refrigerator Day (Nov 15): Time to get rid of all those science projects hiding way in the back! Read a book that has been on your TBR over a year, or if you don't have any that old, read one of the 100 oldest books on your TBR. Or, read a book with a MC who is involved in science, research, or experimentation.
Unraveled by C.J. Barry 11/19/14
07. America Recycles Day (Nov 27): Read a book that has already been read by someone else (checked out from the library, borrowed from a friend, etc.), or that you are using in at least 2 other challenges, or that has a primarily green cover.
Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs 11/04/14
08. Black Friday (Nov 27): Read a book with a MC who works in retail or sales (at any level) or who loves to shop, or a book with a sports theme (since most of us not shopping will be watching football), or a book with a mostly black cover.
Total Rush by Deirdre Martin 11/13/14
09. Red Planet Day (Nov 28): Read a sci-fi book or a book involving neighbors (Mars is one of Earth's closest neighbors), or a book with a red (or reddish) cover.
Shamara by Catherine Spangler 11/06/14
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
He's So Fine by Jill Shalvis 11/27/14

[Susan]

10/10 DONE!!!!!




1.'N' is for November Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
A New Year Marriage Proposal - Kate Hardy (HR #4450 - Nov 2014) - Nov 28

2. Member of the Month: Skandia.- Skandia has been a member of the RRRC group since December, 2011. Here is the link to Skandia's shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list.... Please read a book from any of Skandia's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in the month of December of any year.
A Bravo Christmas Wedding - Christine Rimmer (HSE #2372 - Dec 2014) - Nov 16

3. Featured Author Challenge - Lisa Marie Rice: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Lisa Marie Rice, or by any author with her first, middle or last name.
Fun Facts about Lisa:
★ Lisa Marie Rice is a pseudonym for author Elizabeth Jennings
★ She published her first novel as Elizabeth Jennings in 1998, and her first as Lisa Marie Rice in 2003.
★ She lives in Matera, Italy.
★ She writes Romantic Suspense.

So you may also read a book by an author who has the same first or last name as Elizabeth Jennings, or is in Italy, or with an Italian character or an author who is from Italy. You can also read any book published in 1998 or 2003, or that is shelved as Romantic Suspense.
Tall, Dark and Disreputable - Deb Marlow (HH #1086 - Apr 2012) (Italian hero) - Nov 23

4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: Read a book that you think (hope) you'll really love!
A Madaris Bride for Christmas - Brenda Jackson (Kimani - Nov 2013) - Nov 14

5. Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day: Read a book with a war or military setting, or with a MC who is a current or former member of the military.
Cody Walker's Woman - Amelia Autin (HRS #1822 - Oct 2014) (heroine/former Marine) - Nov 5

6. Nov 15 - Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Time to get rid of all those science projects hiding way in the back! Read a book that has been on your TBR over a year, or if you don't have any that old, read one of the 100 oldest b
books on your TBR. Or, read a book with a MC who is involved in science, research, or experimentation.
Fatal Fallout - Lara Lacomb (HRS #1814 - Aug 2014) (nuclear physicist heroine) - Nov 4

7. Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Read a book that has already been read by someone else (checked out from the library, borrowed from a friend, etc.), or that you are using in at least 2 other challenges, or that has a primarily green cover.
Tempted - Lori Foster (HQN - Apr 2010) (library) - Nov 10

8. Nov 27 - Black Friday: Read a book with a MC who works in retail or sales (at any level) or who loves to shop, or a book with a sports theme (since most of us not shopping will be watching football), or a book with a mostly black cover.
Explosive Engagement - Lisa Childs (HI #1506 - July 2014) (owns a jewelry store) - Nov 24

9. Nov 28 - Red Planet Day: Read a sci-fi book or a book involving neighbors (Mars is one of Earth's closest neighbors), or a book with a red (or reddish) cover.
Stranded With the Rancher - Janice Maynard (HD #2329 -Oct 2014) (neighbors) - Nov 11

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Billion Dollar Cowboy - Carolyn Brown (Sourcebooks Casablanca - June 2013) - Nov 28

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Yay BJ Rose, MountainKat, Bookchaser and Susan!

[Margaret]

Just 2 left to go ...


Books Read = 6 / 8



1. 'N' is for November: No Turning Back by Tiffany Snow read 8/11/14 ★★★
2. Member of the Month: Within Reach by Sarah Mayberry read 25/11/14 ★★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge: True North by Marie Force read 17/11/14 ★★★
4. Nov. 1 - Book Lover's Day: Alpha One by Cynthia Eden read 19/11/14 ★★★
5. Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day: Hell or High Water by Jerrie Alexander read 24/11/14 ★★★
6. Nov 15 - Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Deadly Devotion by Sandra Orchard
7. Nov 15 - America Recycles Day: Every Breath She Takes by Norah Wilson read 13/11/14 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Instant Temptation by Jill Shalvis