2020 January Monthly Challenge

[LaurLa]

Challenge complete! Thanks for hosting!
Updated post: My January Monthly Challenge (msg 55)

10 of 10 Completed

[Amanda A]

2020 January Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10

1. Happy January Birthday! The Duke of Paris by Merry Farmer 1/26
2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: Beneath These Lies by Meghan March 1/2
3. FAC - Tessa Bailey: Friends Without Benefits by Penny Reid 1/11
4. January 1 - New Year's Day: Christmas on Mistletoe Lane by Annie Rains 1/4
5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: The Christmas Keeper by Jenn McKinlay 1/11
6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter 1/7
7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day: Ruff Around the Edges by Roxanne St. Claire 1/5
8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day:Unleashing Mr. Darcy by Teri Wilson 1/10
9. January 26 - Australia Day: Nightingale Way by Emily March 1/16
10. Reader's Choice: It Started With Joy by Cindy Kirk 1/5

[Julianna]

Update 2/2

1. Happy January Birthday!: The Eldritch Pastiche from Beyond the Shadow of Horror (from Blood Lite) by Christopher Welch (1/9)★★1/2

2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: The Country Guesthouse by Robyn Carr (1/7)★★★★

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey: A Conversation by Nalini Singh (1/9)★★★1/2

4. January 1 - New Year's Day: If the Church Were Christian by Phillip Gulley (1/12)★★★★

5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Three Little Secrets by Liz Carlyle (1/25)★★★★

7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day: Cherish by Catherine Anderson (1/31)★★★★1/2

10. Reader's Choice: You Can't Hide by Karen Rose (1/19)★★★★★

Completed 7/7

[Christine]

I finished on January 31, just getting around to updating my post and reviews.

...10/10 Completed January 31

1. Happy January Birthday! Can't Help Falling in Love by Bella Andre January 31, 4 stars

2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: A Heart So Wild by Johanna Lindsey January 31, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey: Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare January 17, 4 stars

4. January 1 - New Year's Day: All the Way by Kristen Proby January 13, 3 stars

5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: A Good Yarn by Debbie Macomber January 19, 4 stars

6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: A Highlander's Obsession by Vonnie Davis January 9, 5 stars

7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day: Murder, She Meowed by Rita Mae Brown January 23, 4 stars

8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Expecting the Rancher's Heir by Kathie DeNosky January 31, 4 stars

9. January 26 - Australia Day: The Dry by Jane Harper January 28, 5 stars

10. Reader's Choice: The First Discworld Novels: The Colour of Magic and the Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett January 31, 4 stars

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats Barbara, Rissa, Michaele, Teresa, Kesha, Erin, Bookchaser, Melike, TC, JoAnne, Sonja, LaurLa, Amanda, Julianna, and Christine!

And thanks to everyone who particiapated!

[Julianna]

Thanks, Karen!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

2020 January Monthly Challenge

🙋🏻‍♀️ Me!

10 of 10. Completed 1.31.2020, Updated 2.3.2020 DONE!!

1. Happy January Birthday!: Fatal Justice by Marie Force 1.30.2020
2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: Proof by Seduction by Courtney Milan 1.9.2020
3. Featured Author - Tessa Bailey: Unfixable by Tessa Bailey 1.3.2020
4. New Year's Day - Jan. 1: Elements of Retrofit by N.R. Walker 1.312020
5. Cuddle Up Day - Jan. 6: Candy Man by Amy Lane 1.31.2020
6. Male Watcher's Day - Jan. 8: Flare Up by Shannon Stacey 1.11.2020
7. Dress Up Your Pet Day - Jann. 14: The Billionaire Takes All by J.S. Scott 1.27.2020
8. Measure Your Feet Day - Jan. 23: Fatal Affair by Marie Force 1.29.2020
9. Australia Day - Jan. 26: Submission is Not Enough by Lexi Blake 1.23.2020
10. Reader's Choice: One Night with You by Marie Force 1.27.2020

[Juana "Darkness"]

Here is my completed list.

JANUARY MONTHLY CHALLENGE


1. Happy January Birthday! Read a book published in January or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.

The Duke Identity by Grace Callaway 1/16/20


2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: The Carnation symbolizes Hope, Rebirth, and Gratitiude. Read a book with a hopeful or uplifting theme, OR a book where someone is starting a new life or remaking themself in some way, OR a book by a favorite author (one you're grateful for).

The Duke's Governess in Disguise by Claudia Stone 1/2/20


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

Fun Facts about Tessa Bailey:
* Tessa writes primarily contemporary romance and chick lit
* She was born and raised in Southern California
* Right after her high school graduation she drove cross-country to New York City
* Many of her most valuable life experiences happened while she was waitressing at her uncle's Manhattan pub.
* Tessa lives in Long Island, New York with her husband and daughter

You may also read a book set in California or New York, or by an author who is from California or New York. You can also read any book shelved as Contemporary Romance or chick lit, or a book that includes a character involved in the hospitality industry.

The Duff by Kody Kepplinger 1/22/20


4. January 1 - New Year's Day: Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or the first book in a new-to -you series. you

The Duke's Bride in Disguise by Claudia Stone 1/5/20


5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon - or that would be a perfect beach read if you're in the Southern Hemisphere or other warm climate!

The Importance of Being Eunice by Claudia Stone 1/8/20


6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Read a book with a hot guy on the cover! 😁

Don't Love a Liar by Cynthia Eden 1/13/20


7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count).

Royal Dragon by Charlene Hartnady 1/28/20


8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover.

Say No to the Duke by Eloisa James 1/11/20


9. January 26 - Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia, or with an Australian author or character, or you can read a book with green and/or gold on the cover.

Lion Eyes by Jennifer Ashley 1/25/20


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

A Second Chance with a Duke by Claudia Stone 1/19/20

[Connie N.]

I was able to complete 9 of the 10 tasks by the end of the month. Late posting.

2020 January Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 1/1/20 to 1/31/20
9/10

1. With red on the cover - Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep - 1/2/20 ♥♥♥♥


2. Flower of the Month – Carnation - Someone is starting a new life - Until Now by Cristin Cooper - 1/12/20 ♥♥♥

When Bridget finds out she’s pregnant, she leaves home and recreates her life.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey - Set in New York - Apprentice in Death by J.D. Robb - 1/6/20 ♥♥♥♥♥


4. January 1 - New Year's Day - New-to-you author - Under Rose-Tainted Skies by Louise Gornall - 1/2/20 ♥♥♥♥


5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day - Perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon - Tribute by Nora Roberts - 1/13/20 ♥♥♥♥♥


6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Hot guy on the cover - Roman by Sawyer Bennett - 1/26/20 ♥♥♥♥


7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day - Animal in the story or on the cover - Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews - 1/28/20 ♥♥♥♥♥


8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: With feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover - Ever After by Phyllis A. Whitney - 1/14/20 ♥♥♥♥


9. January 26 - Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia, or with an Australian author or character, or you can read a book with green and/or gold on the cover.

10. Reader's Choice – Any book - Vanished Smile: The Mysterious Theft of Mona Lisa by R.A. Scotti - 1/5/20 ♥♥♥


*****COMPLETED 9 out of 10 TASKS*****

[Cyliena]

Oops... forgot to update when I finished on the 31st. :)


Completed: 10/10

✔ 1. Happy January Birthday: Rules of Stone (1/12) 3★
✔ 2. FotM - Carnation: Some Like it Plaid (1/9) 3★
✔ 3. FAC - Tessa Bailey: His Bride for the Taking (1/18) 3★
✔ 4. New Year's Day: Skyward (1/6) 4★
✔ 5. Cuddle Up Day: Scot Under the Covers (1/31) 3★
✔ 6. Male Watchers Day: Scrooge McFuck (1/18) 3★
✔ 7. Dress Up Your Pet Day: Hide and Seek (1/13) 4★
✔ 8. Measure Your Feet Day: The Guinevere Deception (1/19) 3★
✔ 9. Australia Day: Mark of Eon (1/1) 4★
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: CONTAGION (1/3) 3★