All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge - Dec. 15, 2014 - March 14, 2015

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Wow, congrats Kathy!!

[☘KathyD☘]

MountainKat wrote: "Wow, congrats Kathy!!"

thanks kat!! this was a great challenge!! :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos)]

12/15/14-3/14/15 Level 3
11/24

Months
January: Entangled 1/29 Pub 1/6/2011
February: Kiss of Fire 1/2 Pub 2/5/2008
March: Visions of Heat 1/1 Pub 3/6/2007
April:
May:
June:
July:
August: Real Vampires Don't Wear Size Six 1/15 Pub 8/2/2011
September:
October: Mystic City 1/21 Pub 10/9/2012
November: Pawn 1/29 Pub 11/26/2013
December:

Birthstones:
January: Garnet
February: Amethyst
March: Aquamarine
April: Diamond
May: Emerald The Maze Runner 1/24
June: Pearl Snow Like Ashes 1/25 royalty
July: Ruby
August: Peridot
September: Sapphire The Vicious Deep 1/11
October: Opal
November: Citrine Throne of Glass 2/1 Tested
December: Blue Topaz The Winter Sea 1/3 marriage

[Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos)]

12/15/14-3/14/15 Level 3
12/24

Months
January: Entangled 1/29 Pub 1/6/2011
February: Kiss of Fire 1/2 Pub 2/5/2008
March: Visions of Heat 1/1 Pub 3/6/2007
April:
May:
June:
July: The Kiss of Deception 2/2 Pub 7/8/2014
August: Real Vampires Don't Wear Size Six 1/15 Pub 8/2/2011
September:
October: Mystic City 1/21 Pub 10/9/2012
November: Pawn 1/29 Pub 11/26/2013
December:

Birthstones:
January: Garnet
February: Amethyst
March: Aquamarine
April: Diamond
May: Emerald The Maze Runner 1/24
June: Pearl Snow Like Ashes 1/25 royalty
July: Ruby
August: Peridot
September: Sapphire The Vicious Deep 1/11
October: Opal
November: Citrine Throne of Glass 2/1 Tested
December: Blue Topaz The Winter Sea 1/3 marriage

[Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos)]

12/15/14-3/14/15 Level 3
13/24

Months
January: Entangled 1/29 Pub 1/6/2011
February: Kiss of Fire 1/2 Pub 2/5/2008
March: Visions of Heat 1/1 Pub 3/6/2007
April:
May:
June:
July: The Kiss of Deception 2/2 Pub 7/8/2014
August: Real Vampires Don't Wear Size Six 1/15 Pub 8/2/2011
September: Alice in Zombieland 2/6 Pub 9/25/2012
October: Mystic City 1/21 Pub 10/9/2012
November: Pawn 1/29 Pub 11/26/2013
December:

Birthstones:
January: Garnet
February: Amethyst
March: Aquamarine
April: Diamond
May: Emerald The Maze Runner 1/24
June: Pearl Snow Like Ashes 1/25 royalty
July: Ruby
August: Peridot
September: Sapphire The Vicious Deep 1/11
October: Opal
November: Citrine Throne of Glass 2/1 Tested
December: Blue Topaz The Winter Sea 1/3 marriage

[Katherine]

All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge
December 15, 2014 through March 14, 2015
DONE

Months

✔January - Moon Called 4/1/15
✔February - Ivan 10/1/15
✔March - Angels' Blood 24/12/14
✔April - Magic Burns 12/1/15
✔May - Magic Bleeds 16/1/15
✔June - Magic Dreams 21/1/15
✔July - Cry Wolf 20/1/15
✔August - Beast, Part II 30/12/14
✔September - Beast, Part IV 31/12/14
✔October - Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet 28/12/14
✔November - Rock Chick Redemption 2/1/15
✔December - Magic Bites 11/1/15


Birthstones

✔January: Garnet - Journey - Tempt 18/12/14
✔February: Amethyst - Overcome a Difficulty - Rock Chick 22/12/14
✔March: Aquamarine - Married Couple - The Untouchables 3/2/15
✔April: Diamond - Immortal character - Call of the Sea 19/12/14
✔May: Emerald - One Character teaches Another - Call of the Untamed 21/12/14
✔June: Pearl - Royalty - The Queen 15/12/14
✔July: Ruby - Hot Guy on the Cover - Call of Temptation 26/12/14
✔August: Peridot - Family - If You Were Mine 3/1/15
✔September: Sapphire - Virginal Character - All of You 30/12/14
✔October: Opal - Good Friends - Destined for an Early Grave 31/1/15
✔November: Citrine - Strength is Tested Emotionally - Beast, Part III 31/12/14
✔December: Blue Topaz - Proposal/Marriage - Ripped 29/12/14


Birth Month Flowers

✔January: Carnation - Prideful character - Dirty Rowdy Thing 17/12/14
✔February: Violet - Wise character - Ensnared 9/1/15
✔March: Daffodil - Happy charater - Rock Addiction 6/1/15
✔April: Daisy - Innocent character - Beast, Part I 30/12/14
✔May: Lily of the Valley - Sweet character - The Look of Love 3/1/15
✔June: Rose - Romantic character - Last Call 22/1/15
✔July: Larkspur - Funny character - The Game Plan 27/12/14
✔August: Gladiolus - Doing the Right Thing - Rock Chick Rescue 21/12/14
✔September: Aster - Brave character - Talon 23/12/14
✔October: Marigold - Elegant character - A Rogue by Any Other Name 18/12/14
✔November: Chrysanthemum - Compassionate Character - Archangel's Kiss 26/12/14
✔December: Poinsettia - Successful character - Naked 23/1/15

[MountainKat, Moderator]

WooHoo - Congrats Katherine!

[Katherine]

MountainKat wrote: "WooHoo - Congrats Katherine!"

Thank you!

[Cassie]

All Through the Year – 1 book published in each month – Level 2 – Duration 12/15/14-3/14/2015
6/12 completed
January- Home Song by LaVyrle Spencer 2/8/2015 ✔
February- Fake Boyfriend by Kate Brian
March- Road to Cana by Anne Rice 12/28/14 ✔
April- Harvesting the Heart by Jodi Picoult
May- Mutiny's Daughter by Ann Rinaldi 1/4/2015 ✔
June-
July- Isabel by Carolyn Meyer 1/30/2015 ✔
August- A Chalice of Wind by Cate Tiernan
September-Fateful by Claudia Gray 1/14/2015 ✔
October- The Next Queen of Heaven by Gregory Maguire
November- Victoria by Anna Kirwan 1/10/2015 ✔
December-

[Fran, Moderator]

All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge December 15, 2014 through March 14, 2015

10/6 Read- Done.....but going for more.....

Months

January - Blind Faith 1/23
February - Rocky Retreat 1/20
March - Reasonable Doubt: Volume 1 1/13
April - Wood, Screws, & Nails 12/21
May - Reasonable Doubt: Volume 2 1/14
June -
July - The Blinding Light 1/5
August - Reasonable Doubt: Volume 3 1/14
September -
October - Unwrapping Hank 1/6
November - The Trouble With Elves 12/19
December - Dust of Snow 1/2

[Susan]

I'm in for Level Four :)


36/36 DONE!!!!!



Published in
January - Gut Instinct - Barb Han (HI #1542 - Jan 2015) - Jan 11
February - Disarming Detective - Elizabeth Heiter (HI #1547 - Feb 2015) - Jan 10
March - Hope Ignites - Jaci Burton (Jove - Mar 2014) - Feb 6
April - The Winter Bride - Anne Gracie (Berkley - Apr 2014) - Jan 30
May - Inn at Last Chance - Hope Ramsay (Forever - May 2014) - Feb 9
June - Love With a Perfect Cowboy - Lori Wilde (Avon - June 2014) - Jan 13
July - Morgan - Lori Foster (HT #790 - July 2000) - Feb 3
August - A Soldier's Secret - RaeAnne Thayne (SSE #1918 - Aug 2008) - Dec 19
September - The Surprise Triplets - Jacqueline Diamond (HAR #1515 - Sept 2014) - Jan 1
October - Wild West Christmas - Jenna Kernan, Kathryn Albright, Lynna Banning (HH #1203 - Oct 2014) - Dec 18
November - Wish Upon a Snowflake - Christine Merrill, Linda Skye, Elizabeth Rolls (HH #1207 - Nov 2014) - Dec 17
December - What Child is This? - C. J. Carmichael (Ebook - Dec 2013) - Dec 1

Birthstones: Read a book with a cover matching the birthstone color. Alternately, you may read a book that relates to the meaning of the birthstone.

January: Garnet (deep red color) - A gift of garnet is thought to be symbolic of love and the desire for a loved one's safe travel and speedy homecoming. So you may also read a book involving a journey of some sort.
The Pirate Bride - Sandra Hill (Avon - Dec 2013)(journey) - Jan 9

February: Amethyst (purple) - The gift of Amethyst is symbolic of protection and the power to overcome difficulty. You may also read a book where a main character had to overcome a difficulty.
A Cowboy of Her Own - Marin Thomas (HAR #1529 - Jan 2015)(difficulty with parents) - Dec 16

March: Aquamarine (pale blue) - A gift of Aquamarine symbolizes both safety and security, especially within long standing relationships. So you can also read a book involving an already married/mated couple.
Summer is for Lovers - Jennifer McQuiston (Avon - Sept 2013) - Jan 18

April: Diamond (white, clear) - A gift of a Diamond is symbolic of everlasting love. You could also read a book featuring an immortal character.
Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover - Sarah MacLean (Avon - Nov 2014) - Jan 16

May: Emerald (deep green) - Some people believe that wearing an Emerald brings wisdom, growth, and patience. So you may also pick a book where a MC experiences growth of character or gains wisdom. Or one character teaches another.
A Seaside Christmas - Sherryl Woods (Mira - Sept 2013)(character growth) - Dec 15

June: Pearl (white) - Only those with royal status once wore pearl jewelry. You can also choose a book that involves royalty.
The Prince She Never Forgot - Scarlet Wilson (HR #4458 - Jan 2015) (prince) - Jan 6

July: Ruby (red) - It has been said that the Ruby's red glow comes from an internal flame that cannot be extinguished. You may also read a steamy book or one with a hot guy on the cover.
Vampire in Paradise - Sandra Hill (Avon - Nov 2014) - Jan 17

August: Peridot (yellow green; yellow and/or green on cover) - It signifies strength, both individual and within a relationship, as well as the promise of new growth in years ahead. So you may also read a book that includes family, children or pregnancy.
The Christmas Bouquet - Sherryl Woods (Mira - Oct 2014) (pregnancy) - Dec 15

September: Sapphire (deep blue) - Sapphires have long been a favorite among priests and kings, who considered them symbolic of wisdom and purity. You can read a book with a virginal character.
Loving Rose: The Redemption of Malcolm Sinclair - Stephanie Laurens (Avon - Aug 2014)(virginal) - Dec 24

October: Opal (multi-colored, a cover with at least 4 distinct colors) - A gift of Opal is symbolic of faithfulness and confidence. As friendship should include both faithfulness and confidence, you can read a book that involves good friends.
The Cowboy's Christmas Baby - Carolyn Brown (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Sept 2013) (friends to lovers) - Dec 31

November: Citrine (yellow gold) - A gift of Citrine is symbolic for hope and strength. You may also choose a book that features a character whose strength is tested, either physically or emotionally.
Lone Star Survivor - Colleen Thompson (HRS #1829 - Dec 2014) (tested both physically and mentally) - Dec 19

December: Blue Topaz (blue) - A gift of Blue Topaz is symbolic of love and fidelity. So you could read a book where a character pledges their love and fidelity with either a proposal or marriage, or the equivalent of those.
Cold Case at Camden Crossing - Rita Herron (HI #1463 - Dec 2013) (wedding) - Dec 21


Birth Month Flowers: Read a book that has the specific flower for each month on the cover, is set during that month or that matches the meaning of the birth month flower.

January: Carnation - Love, Pride, Beauty, Purity, Distinction, Fascination, and Loyal. You can read a book with a prideful character.
Zachary Black: Duke of Debauchery - Carole Mortimer (HH #1204 - Oct 2014) - Jan 25

February: Violet - Faithfulness, Wisdom and Hope. You may select a book with a wise character.
Colton Holiday Lockdown - C.J. Miller (HRS #1828 - Dec 2014) (wise/smart) - Jan 3

March: Daffodil - Spring, Rebirth, Domestic Happiness, Respect, Regard and Friendship. You could pick a book with a happy character.
Her Colton Lawman - Carla Cassidy (HRS #1823 - Nov 2014) (happy by choice) - Dec 29

April: Daisy - Love, Youth, Purity. So you can read a book that features an innocent character.
A Very Maverick Christmas - Rachel Lee (HSE #2374 - Dec 2014) - Jan 14

May: Lily of the Valley - Humility, Chastity, and Sweetness. You may choose a book that has a sweet character.
The Keeper - Suzanne Woods Fisher (Revell - Jan 2012) (sweet - Menno) - Dec 26

June: Rose - Love and Appreciation. You can select a book with a romantic character.
Island Promises - RaeAnne Thayne, Marie Ferrarella, Leanne Banks (HQN - Jan 2014) - Jan 15

July: Larkspur - Levity and Lightness. You could read a book with a funny character.
Just a Cowboy and His Baby - Carolyn Brown (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Dec 2012) - Dec 28

August: Gladiolus - Strength, Moral Integrity, Remembrance, Infatuation. You may select a book that has a character who demonstrates moral integrity by doing the right thing.
Cold Case in Cherokee Crossing - Rita Herron (HI #1535 - Dec 2014) (stopping execution of innocent man) - Dec 22

September: Aster - Love, Faith, Wisdom and symbolizes Valor. You can read a book that has a brave character.
Highland Master - Hannah Howell (Zebra - Dec 2013) - Jan 8

October: Marigold - Warm, Fierce. They exemplify elegance and devotion. You may pick a book with an elegant character.
Bride by Mail - Katy Madison (HH #1187 - June 2014) (heroine described as elegant) - Feb 11

November: Chrysanthemum - Compassion, Friendship, Joy. You can choose a book that has a compassionate character.
Lethal Lies - Lara Lacomb (HRS #1830 - Dec 2014) (compassionate/doctor) - Jan 4

December: Poinsettia - Good Cheer, Success. You can read a book with a successful character.
Carrying the Lost Heir's Child - Jules Bennett (HD # 2352 - Jan 2015) (successful) - Dec 19

[MountainKat, Moderator]

WooHoo Susan!!

[Tina Theresa]

All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge
Duration: December 15, 2014 - March 14, 2015
Level 4-READ: 36/36 DONE

Published in
January- Killing Sarai 12/31
February SEAL's Honor 1/4
March- Just To Be With You 1/1
April- Born of Shadows 12/16
May- Her Perfect Mate 12/24
June- The Dead and the Gone 1/30
July - Into the Shadows 1/4
August- The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland 1/28
September Under His Protection 1/22
October- The Obsession 12/31
November - The Duality Principle 12/23
December- Last Kiss Goodnight 12/27



Birthstones
January: Garnet (deep red color) - 2/9
February: Amethyst (purple) - 1/6
March: Aquamarine (pale blue) - 12/22
April: Diamond (white, clear) - 12/23
May: Emerald (deep green) - 1/9
June: Pearl (white) - 1/21
July: Ruby (red) - 1/14
August: Peridot (yellow and/or green on cover) - 1/8
September: Sapphire (deep blue) - 12/28
October: Opal 2/10
November: Citrine (yellow gold) - 2/14
December: Blue Topaz (blue) - 12/25

Birth Month Flowers:
January: Carnation - Almost Like Love 1/27
February: Violet - This World We Live In 2/3
March: Daffodil - Beautiful Stranger 2/8
April: Daisy - innocent The Look of Love 12/28
May: Lily of the Valley - Rule 2/13
June: Rose - Beautiful Beloved 2/10
July: Larkspur - Beautiful Bombshell 2/9
August: Gladiolus - Hillbilly Rockstar 12/25
September: Aster - One Perfect Night 1/26
October: Marigold - Bound 2/7
November: Chrysanthemum - Storm 1/29
December: Poinsettia - From This Moment On 12/29

[Rissa]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges Quarterly Challenge - December 15, 2014 through March 14, 2015

Level 4: Read one book published in each month of the year, one book for each month's birthstone and one book for each month's birth flower. (36 Books)

36/36 read - FINISHED 2/15/2015!

Months Published:
January- The Gentleman and the Lamplighter finished 1/10/2015
February- Not Just Friends finished 1/14/2015
March- The Dragon's Tamer finished 1/3/2015
April- Six Ways from Sunday finished 12/25/2014
May- The Gift finished 1/1/2015
June- The Best Man finished 2/15/2015
July- Dance in the Dark finished 1/12/2015
August- The Apprenticeship of Julian St. Albans finished 1/8/2015
September- Out in the Open finished 1/17/2015
October- Red Dirt Heart 3 finished 12/24/2014
November- Semper Fi finished 12/19/2014
December- The Working Elf Blues finished 12/26/2014

Birthstones: Read a book with a cover matching the birthstone color. Alternately, you may read a book that relates to the meaning of the birthstone.

January: Garnet (deep red color) - A gift of garnet is thought to be symbolic of love and the desire for a loved one's safe travel and speedy homecoming. So you may also read a book involving a journey of some sort . Sin and the Preacher's Son finished 1/19/2015
February: Amethyst (purple) - The gift of Amethyst is symbolic of protection and the power to overcome difficulty. You may also read a book where a main character had to overcome a difficulty . The Billabong finished 12/21/2014
March: Aquamarine (pale blue) - A gift of Aquamarine symbolizes both safety and security, especially within long standing relationships. So you can also read a book involving an already married/mated couple . Everybody Hates Fruitcake finished 12/23/2014
April: Diamond (white, clear) - A gift of a Diamond is symbolic of everlasting love. You could also read a book featuring an immortal character . Sacred Fate finished 1/24/2015
May: Emerald (deep green) - Some people believe that wearing an Emerald brings wisdom, growth, and patience. So you may also pick a book where a MC experiences growth of character or gains wisdom. Or one character teaches another . Too Stupid to Live finished 12/16/2014
June: Pearl (white) - Only those with royal status once wore pearl jewelry. You can also choose a book that involves royalty . A Taste of Honey finished 12/22/2014
July: Ruby ( red ) - It has been said that the Ruby's red glow comes from an internal flame that cannot be extinguished. You may also read a steamy book or one with a hot guy on the cover . Chasing Seth finished 12/17/2014
August: Peridot ( yellow green ; yellow and/or green on cover) - It signifies strength, both individual and within a relationship, as well as the promise of new growth in years ahead. So you may also read a book that includes family , children or pregnancy. Looking for More finished 1/1/2015
September: Sapphire ( deep blue ) - Sapphires have long been a favorite among priests and kings, who considered them symbolic of wisdom and purity. You can read a book with a virginal character. Prelude finished 1/2/2015
October: Opal (multi-colored, a cover with at least 4 distinct colors) - A gift of Opal is symbolic of faithfulness and confidence. As friendship should include both faithfulness and confidence, you can read a book that involves good friends . Wrestling Demons finished 1/22/2015
November: Citrine (yellow gold) - A gift of Citrine is symbolic for hope and strength. You may also choose a book that features a character whose strength is tested, either physically or emotionally . Helpless finished 1/10/2015
December: Blue Topaz ( blue ) - A gift of Blue Topaz is symbolic of love and fidelity. So you could read a book where a character pledges their love and fidelity with either a proposal or marriage, or the equivalent of those. Knowing finished 12/25/2014

Birth Month Flowers: Read a book that has the specific flower for each month on the cover, is set during that month or that matches the meaning of the birth month flower.

January: Carnation - Love, Pride, Beauty, Purity, Distinction, Fascination, and Loyal. You can read a book with a prideful character . Dark Soul Vol. 1 finished 12/23/2014
February: Violet - Faithfulness, Wisdom and Hope. You may select a book with a wise character . Wood, Screws, & Nails finished 1/5/2015
March: Daffodil - Spring, Rebirth, Domestic Happiness, Respect, Regard and Friendship. You could pick a book with a happy character . A Paranormal Chipmunk Christmas finished 1/5/2015
April: Daisy - Love, Youth, Purity. So you can read a book that features an innocent character . Inside Out finished 1/4/2015
May: Lily of the Valley - Humility, Chastity, and Sweetness. You may choose a book that has a sweet character . Chipmunk Drizzled in Honey finished 1/1/2015
June: Rose - Love and Appreciation. You can select a book with a romantic character . Dust of Snow finished 1/9/2015
July: Larkspur - Levity and Lightness. You could read a book with a funny character . Dead Man and the Lustful Spirit finished 12/20/2014
August: Gladiolus - Strength, Moral Integrity, Remembrance, Infatuation. You may select a book that has a character who demonstrates moral integrity by doing the right thing . Matches: A Christmas Story finished 12/25/2014
September: Aster - Love, Faith, Wisdom and symbolizes Valor. You can read a book that has a brave character . Mato's Tale finished 12/29/2014
October: Marigold - Warm, Fierce. They exemplify elegance and devotion. You may pick a book with an elegant character. set during Boo! finished 12/20/2014
November: Chrysanthemum - Compassion, Friendship, Joy. You can choose a book that has a compassionate character . Going Up finished 1/2/2015
December: Poinsettia - Good Cheer, Success. You can read a book with a successful character . set during Joys R Us finished 1/1/2015

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Congrats Tina Theresa and Rissa!!

[Tracey]

All through the year quarterly challenge
December 15 through march 14 2015
I'm in for level 3 for now
one book for each month and one book for each birthstone 24 books
24/24
done
Published in
January - Niccolo Eve Vaughn 12 Jan
February - Tiny Sam Crescent 29 Jan
March - Unmasking Charlotte 22 Dec
April - The Gamble Kristen Ashley 16 Dec
May - Captured in Croatia Christine Edwards 03 Jan
June - Fury of Ice Coreene Callahan 17 Dec
July - Wild Renegade Andria Large 06 Jan
August - Shadows fall Brandy l rivers 21 Dec
September - Hey there Delilah M.D Saperstein 21 Dec
October - Shadows of the past Brandy l rivers 21 Dec
November - Discovering me Crystal Spears 28 Dec
December - falling in to place Brandy l rivers 30 Dec



Birthstones: Read a book with a cover matching the birthstone color. Alternately, you may read a book that relates to the meaning of the birthstone.

January: Garnet (deep red color) - A gift of garnet is thought to be symbolic of love and the desire for a loved one's safe travel and speedy homecoming. So you may also read a book involving a journey of some sort.- Hell's knights Bella Jewel 01 Jan
February: Amethyst (purple) - The gift of Amethyst is symbolic of protection and the power to overcome difficulty. You may also read a book where a main character had to overcome a difficulty.-Understood Maya Banks 05 Jan
March: Aquamarine (pale blue) - A gift of Aquamarine symbolizes both safety and security, especially within long standing relationships. So you can also read a book involving an already married/mated couple.- Pack secrets Shannon Duane 24 Jan
April: Diamond (white, clear) - A gift of a Diamond is symbolic of everlasting love. You could also read a book featuring an immortal character.-Gianmarco Eve Vaughn 08 Jan (immortal character)
May: Emerald (deep green) - Some people believe that wearing an Emerald brings wisdom, growth, and patience. So you may also pick a book where a MC experiences growth of character or gains wisdom. Or one character teaches another.-Obsidian Laurann Dohner Feb 12 (character grows and learns to adapt)
June: Pearl (white) - Only those with royal status once wore pearl jewelry. You can also choose a book that involves royalty.-Call of the Dragons Elianne Adams Feb 18(queen Rhiannon)
July: Ruby (red) - It has been said that the Ruby's red glow comes from an internal flame that cannot be extinguished. You may also read a steamy book or one with a hot guy on the cover.-wild renegade Andria large 06 Jan(hot guy on cover)
August: Peridot (yellow green; yellow and/or green on cover) - It signifies strength, both individual and within a relationship, as well as the promise of new growth in years ahead. So you may also read a book that includes family, children or pregnancy.-Devils charm Sam crescent 31 Jan(children Simon)
September: Sapphire (deep blue) - Sapphires have long been a favorite among priests and kings, who considered them symbolic of wisdom and purity. You can read a book with a virginal character.-The Highlanders temptation Eliza Knight 16 Jan (Lorna virgin)
October: Opal (multi-colored, a cover with at least 4 distinct colors) - A gift of Opal is symbolic of faithfulness and confidence. As friendship should include both faithfulness and confidence, you can read a book that involves good friends.-Craving redemption Nicole Jaqueline 11 Jan (Farah&Callie friendship)
November: Citrine (yellow gold) - A gift of Citrine is symbolic for hope and strength. You may also choose a book that features a character whose strength is tested, either physically or emotionally.-Scent of a mate Milly Taiden 01 Feb
December: Blue Topaz (blue) - A gift of Blue Topaz is symbolic of love and fidelity. So you could read a book where a character pledges their love and fidelity with either a proposal or marriage, or the equivalent of those.- Romeo Eve Vaughn 13 Jan

[Chris]

Oh my goodness! I'm late. May I still join for Level 3? (Maybe level 4 if I can get there by March)

36/36

✔January - Garnet/Carnation
1. Garnet: 12/30
2. Carnation: Prideful character: Gervais Clevdon Silk Is for Seduction 02/20
3. Published in January: Eight Days To Live Published: 01/01/10 Finished: 01/23/15

✔February - Amethest/Violet
1. Amethyst - 12/21
2. Violet (Faithfulness, Wisdom and Hope) Wise character: Kurt Wallander Faceless Killers Finished: 02/17
3. Published in February: London's Latest Rage Published 02/20/14 Finished: 01/27/15

✔March - Aquamarine/Daffodil
1. Aquamarine 02/09
2. Daffodil(Spring, Rebirth, Domestic Happiness, Respect, Regard and Friendship) - Happy Character: Jack Aubrey Master and Commander 02/24/15
3. Published in March: A Conspiracy of Paper 03/28/2000 Finished: 01/19/15

✔April - Diamond/Daisy
1. Diamond 01/15/15
2. Daisy (Love, Youth, Purity) - Innocent character: Mira Bound to Seduction 02/22
3. Published in April: Magic Bites Published: April 1, 2007 Finished: 01/01/15

✔May - Emerald/Lily of the Valley
1. Emerald - 12/27
2. Lily of the Valley - Sweet character: Ivy Take Me Now
3. Published in May: The Proposal Published 5/1/2012 Finished: 01/15

✔June - Pearl/Rose
1. Pearl - 01/03
2. Rose (Love and Appreciation) Romantic Character: Jack Pallas Something About You Finished 02/18/15
3. Published in June: Wolf Hunt June 14, 2010 Finished 01/03/15

✔July - Ruby/Larkspur
1. Ruby 01/14
2. Larkspur (Levity and Lightness)The Devil's Company Funny character: Elias Gordon Finished 2/20/15
3. Published in July: Debut for a Spy Published: 07/01/07 Finished: 01/22/15

✔August - Peridot/Gladiolus
1. Peridot 12/28
2. Gladiolus (Strength, Moral Integrity, Remembrance, Infatuation) A Gentleman's Honor Moral character: Tony Blake Finished: 12/24
3. Published in August A Cold Day in Paradise Published: 08/15/1988 Finished: 02/16/15

✔September - Sapphire/Aster
1. Sapphire 02/16/15
2. Aster (Love, Faith, Wisdom and symbolizes Valor)Brave character: Wroth The Warlord Wants Forever 02/21/15
3. Published in September: No Time for Goodbye Published 9/25/07 Finished: 01/15/15

✔October - Opal/Marigold
1. Opal 12/22
2. Marigold (Warm, Fierce. They exemplify elegance and devotion) Elegant character: Regan Bishop The Return of Rafe MacKade 02/17/15
3. Published in October: Desire's Prize Published: 10/18/13 Finished: 02/05/15

✔November - Citrine/Chrysanthemum
1. Citrine - 01/27/15
2. Chrysanthemum (Compassion, Friendship, Joy) Compassionate character: The Rose Garden Mark Hallett Finished: 01/26/15
3. Published in November: When Gods Die Published: 11/07/06 Finished: 02/04/15

✔December - Blue Topaz/Poinsettia
1. Blue Topaz 12/29
2. Poinsettia (Good Cheer, Success) Successful character: Julian Harte Rules of Harte 03/01
3. Published in December: The Pale Horseman Published 12/26/06 Finished: 01/20/15

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Congrats Tracey!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Welcome Chris - looks like you have a good start already!

[Tammie]

DONE 36/36 completed
A lot of books, but using a lot of short stories...it was really pretty easy to get done.

January: Rainy Day Love, Beverly Farr ★★ 12/16
February: Kissed by a Cowboy, Lacy Williams ★★★ 12/17
March: Reckless, S.C. Stephens ★★★★★ 2/19
April: Claim Me, J. Kenner ★★★ 12/28
May: Storm Winds, Iris Johansen ★★★★ 2/18
June: Rusty Nailed, Alice Clayton ★★★★★ 2/22
July: Complete Me, J. Kenner ★★★ 12/29
August: Bride For Sale, Elysa Hendricks ★★★ 12/15
September: Ignited, J. Kenner ★★★★ 1/1
October: Marilyn's Christmas Surprise, Alyssa Lindsey ★★ 12/15
November: The Marriage Mistake, Jennifer Probst ★★★★ 1/1
December: An On Dublin Street Halloween, Samantha Young ★★★★ 1/6


Birthstones:
January: Garnet (deep red color) - Birthright, Nora Roberts ★★★★ 1/22
February: Amethyst (purple)-Rock Chick Redemption ★★★ 1/28
March: Already Married, The Trip, Bianca Sommerland ★★★ 12/16
April: Diamond (white, clear) - Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover, Sarah MacLean ★★★★ 2/17
May: MC experiences growth of character or gains wisdom… one character teaches another, Silver Bells, Sadie Hart ★★★ 12/17
June: Pearl (white) – When I'm With You Complete Novel, Beth Kery ★★★★ 1/16
July: Red, High Country Bride, Linda Lael Miller ★★★★ 1/26
August: Peridot (yellow and/or green on cover) - Miss Merriweather's Marriage, Kathleen Y'Barbo ★★★ 12/31
September: Virginal Character-Serving the Billionaire, Bec Linder ★★★ 12/16
October: Opal (multi-colored, involves good friends) The Date, J. A. Titus ★★★ 12/22
November: strength is tested emotionally, Because We Belong, Beth Kery ★★★★ 1/15
December: Proposal of Marriage Without You- A Christmas Short Story, Adrianne James ★★★ 12/26


Birth Month Flowers:
January: Prideful, Rebellion, Nora Roberts ★★★★ 1/23
February: A wise character--Heated, J. Kenner ★★★ 12/22
March: Married for Christmas, Noelle Adams ★★★ 12/17
April:Accidentally Flirting with the CEO, Shadonna Richards ★★ 12/18
May: Falling for the Backup, Toni Aleo ★★★★ 12/18
June: Rose – For the Roses, Julie Garwood ★★★★ 1/15
July: Living it Up in Fiddly Falls: A Short Story, Brenda Coulter ★★★★ 12/25
August: Shane's Last Stand, Suzanne Brockmann ★★★★★ 12/30
September: Worth the Fall, Claudia Conner ★★★★★ 1/18
October:Hot Under Pressure, Louisa Edwards ★★★★ 12/19
November:Waiting for Snow, JC Wallace ★★★ 12/20
December: Set in December, The Holiday Hoax, Jennifer Probst ★★★★ 12/19

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Yay Tammie!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge
December 15, 2014 through March 14, 2015

I'm in for Level 3! Unless something changes, I just don't see 36 books happening.

Something changed - I'm going for Level 4!

36 of 36. Updated 2.23.15 DONE!!

January: Dane by Liliana Hart 12.30.14
February: The Awakening by Erika Wilde 12.29.14
March: The Seduction by Erika Wilde 12.30.14
April: Paris A to Z by Marie Sexton 12.29.14
May: Rocky Mountain Rebel by Vivian Arend 2.23.15
June: Miss Firecracker by Lorelei James 2.19.15
July: The Taking by Erika Wilde 1.2.15
August: The Temptation by Erika Wilde 1.2.15
September: Sweet Inspiration by Penny Watson 12.31.14
October: Tempted by Midnight (1001 Dark Nights, #10) by Lara Adrian 1.9.15
November: Sock it to Me, Santa! by Madison Parker 1.3.15
December: A MacKenzie Christmas by Liliana Hart 1.7.15



Birthstones:
January - Garnet: Ball & Chain by Abigail Roux 1.29.15 (Journey)
February - Amethyst: He's So Fine by Jill Shalvis 1.28.15 (Overcome Difficulty)
March - Aquamarine: Interlude in Death by J.D. Robb 2.8.15 (Married Couple)
April - Diamond: Bound by Flames by Jeaniene Frost 2.10.15 (Immortal Character)
May - Emerald: Slow Summer Kisses by Shannon Stacey 2.15.15 (Gains Wisdom)
June - Pearl: The Back-Up Plan by Mari Carr 1.19.15 (White Cover)
July - Ruby: Cooper by Liliana Hart 1.6.15 (Steamy/Hot Guy)
August - Peridot: Riley by Liliana Hart 1.6.15 (Family)
September - Sapphire: Carnal Gift by Pamela Clare 2.6.15 (Virginal Character)
October - Opal: Holiday on Ice by Jaci Burton 12.23.15 (Friends)
November - Citrine: Sweet Release by Pamela Clare 1.22.15 (Strength Tested)
December - Blue Topaz: Shadow Spell by Nora Roberts 1.25.15 (Proposal)



Birth Month Flowers:
January - Carnation: Kodiak's Claim by Eve Langlais 2.12.15 (Prideful Character)
February - Violet: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh 2.19.15 (Wise Character)
March - Daffodil: Ballroom Blitz by Lorelei James 2.17.15 (Happy Character)
April - Daisy: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 2.13.15 (Innocent Character)
May - Lily of the Valley: Five Dates by Amy Jo Cousins 2.3.15 (Sweet Character)
June - Rose: Inside Out by Lauren Dane 1.31.15 (Romantic Character)
July - Larkspur: The Blinding Light by Renae Kaye 1.30.15 (Funny Character)
August - Gladiolus: Quarterback Draw by Jaci Burton 2.8.15 (Moral Integrity)
September - Aster: Hillbilly Rockstar by Lorelei James 1.25.15 (Brave Character)
October - Marigold: More Than a Mistress by Mary Balogh 1.10.15 (Elegant Character)
November - Chrysanthemum: Mai Tai'd Up by Alice Clayton 12.27.14 (Compassionate Character)
December - Poinsettia: Last Call by Alice Clayton 2.15.15 (Successful Character)

[Fran, Moderator]

Congrats Kat!!

[Shelby]

Woohoo - COMPLETE!!! Wasn't sure I was ever going to get through this one. :)

Here's my Completed Post

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Fran wrote: "Congrats Kat!!"

Thanks Fran!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Shelby wrote: "Woohoo - COMPLETE!!! Wasn't sure I was ever going to get through this one. :)

Here's my Completed Post"

Congrats Shelby!!

[Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos)]

12/15/14-3/14/15
Level 3
18/24

Months
January: Entangled 1/29 Pub 1/6/2011
February: Kiss of Fire 1/2 Pub 2/5/2008
March: Visions of Heat 1/1 Pub 3/6/2007
April: Nameless 2/8 Pub 4/4/2013
May:
June: Bared to You 2/11 Pub 6/12/2012
July: The Kiss of Deception 2/2 Pub 7/8/2014
August: Real Vampires Don't Wear Size Six 1/15 Pub 8/2/2011
September: Alice in Zombieland 2/6 Pub 9/25/2012
October: Mystic City 1/21 Pub 10/9/2012
November: Pawn 1/29 Pub 11/26/2013
December: Hellforged 2/19 Pub 12/28/2010

Birthstones:
January: Garnet
February: Amethyst Alienated 2/21
March: Aquamarine
April: Diamond
May: Emerald The Maze Runner 1/24 Cover
June: Pearl Snow Like Ashes 1/25 Royalty
July: Ruby
August: Peridot
September: Sapphire The Vicious Deep 1/11 Cover
October: Opal A High-End Finish 2/9 Good Friends
November: Citrine Throne of Glass 2/1 Tested
December: Blue Topaz The Winter Sea 1/3 Marriage

[Chris]

Completed Level 4

See Post #121. That was fun!

[Laila Jane]

Done with Level 3!


Msg #61

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Yay Chris and Laila Jane!!

[Fran, Moderator]

All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge December 15, 2014 through March 14, 2015

11/6 Read- Done.....but going for more.....

Months

January - Blind Faith 1/23
February - Rocky Retreat 1/20
March - Reasonable Doubt: Volume 1 1/13
April - Wood, Screws, & Nails 12/21
May - Reasonable Doubt: Volume 2 1/14
June - An Adventure In Beginnings
July - The Blinding Light 1/5
August - Reasonable Doubt: Volume 3 1/14
September - Boy Meets Boy 2/24
October - Unwrapping Hank 1/6
November - The Trouble With Elves 12/19
December - Dust of Snow 1/2

[MountainKat, Moderator]

You got this Fran!

[Ranzes Ryne]

All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge
Duration: December 15, 2014 – March 14, 2015
Completed: 24 Books
Level 3: Read one book published in each of the twelve months and one book for each month's birthstone.

Months:
January – Her Submission by Vonna Harper – 2/21/15
February – The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton – 1/25/15
March – Live Wire by Lora Leigh – 1/10/15
April – Always by Lauren Dane – 12/16/14
May – Tender Mercies by Kitty Thomas – 2/25/15
June – Aussie Rules by Jill Shalvis – 12/20/14
July – Against the Wall by Rhyannon Byrd – 2/4/15
August – His Trouble in Tallulah by Cathryn Fox – 2/7/15
September – Until November by Aurora Rose Reynolds – 1/20/15
October – Cherished by Lexi Blake – 1/1/15
November – Murphy by Sam Crescent – 2/5/15
December – Forever with Me by Kristen Proby – 1/2/15




Birthstones:
January – Teased by Jamie Begley – 3/6/15
February – Locke by Harper Sloan – 1/13/15
March – Saddled and Spurred by Lorelei James – 3/3/15
April – A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole – 2/23/15
May – Burn by Maya Banks – 1/4/15
June – Claimed by Rebecca Zanetti – 2/2/15
July – Nobody's Angel by Kallypso Masters – 1/18/15
August – Rules of Entanglement by Gina L. Maxwell – 2/9/15
September – Lover Eternal by JR Ward – 1/6/15
October – Dirty Sexy Knitting by Christie Ridgeway – 12/18/14
November – Accidentally Married to...a Vampire? by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff – 1/28/15
December – Big Bad Wolf by Christine Warren – 12/30/14

[Fran, Moderator]

MountainKat wrote: "You got this Fran!"

Thanks Kat, LOL

All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge December 15, 2014 through March 14, 2015

12/12 Finished!

Months

January - Blind Faith 1/23
February - Rocky Retreat 1/20
March - Reasonable Doubt: Volume 1 1/13
April - Wood, Screws, & Nails 12/21
May - Reasonable Doubt: Volume 2 1/14
June - An Adventure In Beginnings 3/4
July - The Blinding Light 1/5
August - Reasonable Doubt: Volume 3 1/14
September - Boy Meets Boy 2/24
October - Unwrapping Hank 1/6
November - The Trouble With Elves 12/19
December - Dust of Snow 1/2

[funnichic0318]

All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge
Duration: December 15, 2014 through March 14, 2015
Level: Level 3
Progress: 24 out of 24 (COMPLETE!)

Month Published:

✔January – Burned by Karen Marie Moning; Read 01/21/15

✔February – The Master by Kresley Cole; Read 02/26/15

✔March – Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks; Read 01/14/15

✔April – The Darkest Secret by Gena Showalter; Read 12/25/14

✔May – Skinwalker by Faith Hunter; Read 02/03/15

✔June – Until Fountain Bridge by Samantha Young; Read 01/08/15

✔July – Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews; Read 01/04/15

✔August – Craving Constellations by Nicole Jacquelyn; Read 12/29/14

✔September – A Hellion in Her Bed by Sabrina Jeffries; Read 12/28/14

✔October – Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews; Read 12/20/14

✔November – Jagged by Kristen Ashley; Read 01/23/15

✔December – Revenant by Larissa Ione; Read 01/18/15



Birthstones:

✔January: Garnet (deep red color) – Burned by Karen Marie Moning; Read 01/21/15

✔February: Amethyst (purple) – Jagged by Kristen Ashley; Read 01/23/15

✔March: Aquamarine (pale blue) – Revenant Larissa Ione: Read 01/18/15

✔April: Diamond (white, clear) – Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks; Read 01/14/15

✔May: Emerald (deep green) – Reckoning by Jeaniene Frost; Read 03/03/15

✔June: Pearl (white) – Fish & Chips by Abigail Roux and Madeleine Urban; Read 02/05/15

✔July: Ruby (red) – Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich; Read 03/06/15

✔August: Peridot (yellow green; yellow and/or green on cover) – Until Fountain Bridge by Samantha Young; Read 01/08/15

✔September: Sapphire (deep blue) – First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost; Read 02/09/15

✔October: Opal (multi-colored, a cover with at least 4 distinct colors) – The Master by Kresley Cole; Read 02/26/15

✔November: Citrine (yellow gold) – A Hellion in Her Bed by Sabrina Jeffries; Read 12/28/14

✔December: Blue Topaz (blue) – Night Broken by Patricia Briggs; Read 01/13/15

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

I've completed my challenge post 52. This was a fun challenge :)

[Dani]

Woo! I finished!

All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge
December 15, 2014 through March 14, 2015
Level 1
Books read: 6/6 DONE!!

Months Published
January - Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward, 12/19/14
March - Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover, 1/20/15
April - Mackenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard, 3/5/15
July - Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh, 3/2/15
September - Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh, 1/13/15
October - Breakaway by Bianca Sommerland, 1/4/15

[*Nan*]

Finished 3/08/15

All Through The Year Quarterly Challenge
15 December 2014 - 14 March 2015

Level 3
Completed: 24/24

Months Published
January -Second Act - 01/13/15 - 4 stars
February -Safety Net - 12/28/14 - 4 stars
March - Frozen Hearts - 01/20/15 - 4 stars
April -c Jude in Chains - 03/08/15 - 3 stars
May - By the Numbers - 02/22/15 - 3 stars
June - The Darker Side of Trey Grey - 01/13/15 - 4 stars
July - Embracing His Syn - 12/17/14 - 4 stars
August -Nail Polish and Feathers - 01/15/15 - 4 stars
September -Of Being Yours - 01/02/15 - 3.5 stars
October - Damian's Discipline-12/19/14 - 3.5 stars
November - Semper Fi-12/28/14 - 4 stars
December - In Too Deep-12/29/14 - 3.5 stars

Birthstones
January: Garnet - - 01/19/15 - 4 stars
February: Amethyst - Worth Keeping - 02/23/15
March: Aquamarine - - 03/02/15 - 3 stars
April: Diamond - - 02/16/15 - 4 stars
May: Emerald - Love is a Stranger - 02/18/15 - 4 stars
June: Pearl - - 03/05/15 - 3 stars
July: Ruby - - 02/22/15 - 3 stars
August: Peridot -Unwrapping Hank - 01/02/15 - 4 stars
September: Sapphire - - 1/16/15 - 3.5 stars
October: Opal - - 01/30/15 - 3 stars
November: Citrine - Intervention - 03/06/15 - 4 stars
December: Blue Topaz - A Betting Man - 03/01/15 - 3 stars

[Fran, Moderator]

Congrats Ranzes Ryne, funnichic0318, Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎, Dani, and Nan!!

Great job!

[Sunshine]

Complete 24/ 24

Post 22

Months Published:



Matching the birthstone color or a book that relates to the meaning of the birthstone.



Great challenge.

Thank you...

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Thanks Fran. This was an awesome challenge.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Congrats Ranzes Ryne, Fran, funnichic0318, Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎, Dani, Nan and Sunshine!!

Awesome job everyone!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Fran wrote: "Congrats Ranzes Ryne, funnichic0318, Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎, Dani, and Nan!!

Great job!"

Thanks Fran! I've been trying to update (fix) my computer and it has been out of commission all day! Hopefully the updates took care of the problems, still trying it out...

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Thanks MountainKat :)

[Ranzes Ryne]

thanks, MK

[*Nan*]

Thanks Fran! I really enjoyed this challenge and hope to see it again in the future!

[Grace]

Level 2
12/12 Completed

January: Fat Louise by Jamie Begley 1/24
February: Paisley by Celia Kyle 2/28
March: Fair Game by Patricia Briggs 12/27
April: Killer by Sam Crescent 1/30
May: Sweet Thursday by Mari Carr 12/22
June: The One by Lora Leigh 2/13
July: Gracie's Touch by S.E. Smith 2/1
August: The Lion and the Lamb by Jenika Snow 2/6
September: Rock Addiction by Nalini Singh 2/9
October: The Billionaire Bad Boys Club by Emma Holly 12/20
November: Unchained Melody by Sable Hunter 12/28
December: Brawn by Laurann Dohner 1/7

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Yay Grace!!

[GreenFairy]

Finished! Almost didn't...

12/12

January-Reaper's Property 1/18/15
Wicked Ties 1/28/15
Club Shadowlands 2/6/15
Reaper's Legacy 3/4/15
February-Six Brothers 1/10/15
The Warlord Wants Forever 2/12/15
The Virgin Sex Queen 2/14/15
March-Last Breath 12/29/14
That Man 2 1/9/15
Five Miles 1/11/15
Long Hard Ride 1/14/15
April-That Man 1 1/8/15
Enforcer 2/4/15
Magic Bites 3/7/15
May-That Man 3 1/10/15
Four Score 1/11/15
June-Mason 3/9/15
July-Three Years 1/11/15
A Touch of Midnight 3/5/15
August-You Own Me 3/8/15
September-Rock Addiction 1/7/15
Rock Courtship 1/16/15
Two Roads 1/12/15
Seeking Evil 1/27/15
Their Virgin Captive 2/21/15
October-See Jayne Play 1/21/15
Cat's Meow 2/3/15
November-Last Hit 12/25/14
Any Way We Want 1/2/15
Reckoning 2/1/15
December-Lies Unspoken 12/16/14
One Love 1/12/15