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

[MountainKat, Moderator]

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

As we approach the beginning of another year and start a new quarterly challenge, we are going to explore the different months of the year. There is no minimum page limit for this challenge, rereads and audiobooks are acceptable. Please list your book(s) and date you completed reading it for each month. If using the cover to qualify the book, please post the cover otherwise a link is sufficient. You may update your original post, but please repost upon completion for ease in updating.

Level 1: Read six books published in any different six months, regardless of the year. (6 Books)

Level 2 Read one book published in each of the twelve months. (12 Books)

Level 3: Read one book published in each of the twelve months and one book for each month's birthstone. (24 Books)

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)


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.
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.
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.
April: Diamond (white, clear) - A gift of a Diamond is symbolic of everlasting love. You could also read a book featuring an 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.
June: Pearl (white) - Only those with royal status once wore pearl jewelry. You can also choose a book that involves royalty.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
February: Violet - Faithfulness, Wisdom and Hope. You may select a book with a wise character.
March: Daffodil - Spring, Rebirth, Domestic Happiness, Respect, Regard and Friendship. You could pick a book with a happy character.
April: Daisy - Love, Youth, Purity. So you can read a book that features an innocent character.
May: Lily of the Valley - Humility, Chastity, and Sweetness. You may choose a book that has a sweet character.
June: Rose - Love and Appreciation. You can select a book with a romantic character.
July: Larkspur - Levity and Lightness. You could read a book with a funny character.
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.
September: Aster - Love, Faith, Wisdom and symbolizes Valor. You can read a book that has a brave character.
October: Marigold - Warm, Fierce. They exemplify elegance and devotion. You may pick a book with an elegant character.
November: Chrysanthemum - Compassion, Friendship, Joy. You can choose a book that has a compassionate character.
December: Poinsettia - Good Cheer, Success. You can read a book with a successful character.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

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

[MountainKat, Moderator]

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

[MountainKat, Moderator]

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

[MountainKat, Moderator]

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

[Tammie]

I'm in...sounds interesting and FUN!
Trying for Level 4...I usually don't read alot of short stories...but for this challenge I believe shorts will help me get 'er done.

DONE 36/36 completed
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

[Poongothai]

All Through the Year 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)

Published in
January The Winter Lodge | Dec 22
February
March Everything and the Moon | Jan 27
April The Collector | Jan 16
May Extreme Bachelor | Jan 12
June Summer Nights | Jan 6
July All Summer Long | Feb 6
August Knowing the Score | Feb 3
September The Prince Who Loved Me | Dec 21
October Animal Attraction |Feb 4
November Untraceable | Jan 29
December மனசுக்குள் வெளிச்சம் |Dec 18


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.
Jan 26
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.
Feb 17
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.
Jan 7
April: Diamond (white, clear) - A gift of a Diamond is symbolic of everlasting love. You could also read a book featuring an immortal character.
Feb 9
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.
June: Pearl (white) - Only those with royal status once wore pearl jewelry. You can also choose a book that involves royalty.
Feb 20
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jan 23

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.
February: Violet - Faithfulness, Wisdom and Hope. You may select a book with a wise character.
March: Daffodil - Spring, Rebirth, Domestic Happiness, Respect, Regard and Friendship. You could pick a book with a happy character.
April: Daisy - Love, Youth, Purity. So you can read a book that features an innocent character.
May: Lily of the Valley - Humility, Chastity, and Sweetness. You may choose a book that has a sweet character.
June: Rose - Love and Appreciation. You can select a book with a romantic character.
July: Larkspur - Levity and Lightness. You could read a book with a funny character.
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.
September: Aster - Love, Faith, Wisdom and symbolizes Valor. You can read a book that has a brave character.
October: Marigold - Warm, Fierce. They exemplify elegance and devotion. You may pick a book with an elegant character.
November: Chrysanthemum - Compassion, Friendship, Joy. You can choose a book that has a compassionate character.
December: Poinsettia - Good Cheer, Success. You can read a book with a successful character.

[Calila]

I'm in, lets say for Level 4.

36/36 Read

Months - 12/12
January - Shattered Glass - 01/03/15 ★★★★★
February - Fitting In - 01/17/15 ★★★★
March - Always - 01/11/15 ★★★★
April - Things I'll Never Say - 01/13/15 ★★★
May - Dangerous Games - 12/29/14 ★★★★★
June - The Dirty Martini - 12/29/14 ★★★★
July - Sidelined - 01/02/15 ★★★★
August - On Edge - 01/22/15 ★★★★
September - Just A Little Bad - 12/29/14 ★★★★★
October - Haunted Hearts - 01/12/15 ★★★
November - The King of Cups 12/27/14 ★★★★★
December - The Sergeant: A Christmas Story 12/19/14 ★★★★

Birthstones - 12/12
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 Bard and his Boyfriend 12/18/14 ★★★★★
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. - Ripped 12/17-18/14 ★★★
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. - Concealed in Death 12/17/14 ★★★★
April: Diamond (white, clear) - A gift of a Diamond is symbolic of everlasting love. You could also read a book featuring an immortal character. - The Emperor's Wolf 01/05/15 ★★★★
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. - Damon Snow and the Nocturnal Lessons 12/16/14 ★★★★
June: Pearl (white) - Only those with royal status once wore pearl jewelry. You can also choose a book that involves royalty. - The Chosen 12/23-26/14 ★★★
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. - Please Come at Home for Christmas 12/15/14 ★★★★★
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. - What Child Is This? 12/20/14 ★★★★
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. - Werewolf at the Zoo 12/15/14 ★★★★
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. - Festive in Death 12/18/14 ★★★★★
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. - Bad Behavior 12/27-28/14 ★★★★
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. - The Gift 12/16/14 ★★★★★

Birth Month Flowers - 12/12
January: Carnation - Love, Pride, Beauty, Purity, Distinction, Fascination, and Loyal. You can read a book with a prideful character. - Pretend 01/04/15 ★★★★
February: Violet - Faithfulness, Wisdom and Hope. You may select a book with a wise character. - The Magpie Lord 01/06-07/15 ★★★★
March: Daffodil - Spring, Rebirth, Domestic Happiness, Respect, Regard and Friendship. You could pick a book with a happy character. - Interlude with Tattoos 01/07/15 ★★★★
April: Daisy - Love, Youth, Purity. So you can read a book that features an innocent character. - Brandon Mills versus the V-Card 01/05/15 ★★★★★
May: Lily of the Valley - Humility, Chastity, and Sweetness. You may choose a book that has a sweet character. - The Christmas Mansion 12/15/14 ★★★★
June: Rose - Love and Appreciation. You can select a book with a romantic character. - Indelible Marks 12/21-23/14 ★★★★
July: Larkspur - Levity and Lightness. You could read a book with a funny character. - Off Campus 01/01-02/15 ★★★
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 12/15/14 ★★
September: Aster - Love, Faith, Wisdom and symbolizes Valor. You can read a book that has a brave character. - Crossing Borders 12/19/14 ★★★★★
October: Marigold - Warm, Fierce. They exemplify elegance and devotion. You may pick a book with an elegant character. - Spell Cat 12/15/14 ★★★
November: Chrysanthemum - Compassion, Friendship, Joy. You can choose a book that has a compassionate character. - Waiting for snow 12/18/14 ★★★
December: Poinsettia - Good Cheer, Success. You can read a book with a successful character. - Christmas Cookies and Holiday Hearts 12/16/14 ★★★★

[Rissa]

I'm in!

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)

27/36 read

Months Published:
January-
February-
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-
July-
August- The Apprenticeship of Julian St. Albans finished 1/8/2015
September-
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.
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.
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.
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.
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

[Melissa]

All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge
December 15, 2014 through March 14, 2015
Level 2 Read one book published in each of the twelve months.

9/12 completed

January - Iron Bloom
February - The Poison Eaters and Other Stories2/27 * *
March - Visions of Heat
April - The Eternity Cure12/30 * * *
May - Alejandro's Sorceress12/31 * * *
June - The Vixen and the Vet12/23 * *
July - Poison Tree12/21 * * *
August - Havoc12/31 * * * * *
September - Narcissus in Chains
October - Lips Touch: Three Times2/17 * * * *
November - Sealed with a Christmas Kiss12/31 * * * *
December - The Duchess War12/28 * * * *

[Larissa]

All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge
December 15, 2014 through March 14, 2015
Level 2 Read one book published in each of the twelve months. (12 Books)

12/12
January: Third Grave Dead Ahead 12/26
February: Vampire: Alpha Claim 2 3/2
March: For You 2/27
April: Claiming Their Mate 2/25
May: Pulse - Part Two 1/1
June: Marked by the Vampire 1/15
July: Darkness & Light 2/18
August: Willing Victim 2/27
September: Conquered 3/4
October: If You Hear Her 12/30
November: Call Of The Dragon 2/24
December: Her Gentle Giant, Part 1: No Regrets 1/21

[Sassafrass]

I'm in. I'm not sure of the level yet though.

0/36 Read

Months
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Birthstones
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.
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.
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.
April: Diamond (white, clear) - A gift of a Diamond is symbolic of everlasting love. You could also read a book featuring an 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.
June: Pearl (white) - Only those with royal status once wore pearl jewelry. You can also choose a book that involves royalty.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Birth Month Flowers

January: Carnation - Love, Pride, Beauty, Purity, Distinction, Fascination, and Loyal. You can read a book with a prideful character.
February: Violet - Faithfulness, Wisdom and Hope. You may select a book with a wise character.
March: Daffodil - Spring, Rebirth, Domestic Happiness, Respect, Regard and Friendship. You could pick a book with a happy character.
April: Daisy - Love, Youth, Purity. So you can read a book that features an innocent character.
May: Lily of the Valley - Humility, Chastity, and Sweetness. You may choose a book that has a sweet character.
June: Rose - Love and Appreciation. You can select a book with a romantic character.
July: Larkspur - Levity and Lightness. You could read a book with a funny character.
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.
September: Aster - Love, Faith, Wisdom and symbolizes Valor. You can read a book that has a brave character.
October: Marigold - Warm, Fierce. They exemplify elegance and devotion. You may pick a book with an elegant character.
November: Chrysanthemum - Compassion, Friendship, Joy. You can choose a book that has a compassionate character.
December: Poinsettia - Good Cheer, Success. You can read a book with a successful character.

[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
0/24
Published in
January
February
March
April - The Gamble Kristen Ashley 16 Dec
May
June - Fury of Ice Coreene Callahan 17 Dec
July
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
December -

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.
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.
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.
April: Diamond (white, clear) - A gift of a Diamond is symbolic of everlasting love. You could also read a book featuring an 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.
June: Pearl (white) - Only those with royal status once wore pearl jewelry. You can also choose a book that involves royalty.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

[Danielle]

I am in for level 4!

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Published:
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

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.
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.
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.
April: Diamond (white, clear) - A gift of a Diamond is symbolic of everlasting love. You could also read a book featuring an 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.
June: Pearl (white) - Only those with royal status once wore pearl jewelry. You can also choose a book that involves royalty.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
February: Violet - Faithfulness, Wisdom and Hope. You may select a book with a wise character.
March: Daffodil - Spring, Rebirth, Domestic Happiness, Respect, Regard and Friendship. You could pick a book with a happy character.
April: Daisy - Love, Youth, Purity. So you can read a book that features an innocent character.
May: Lily of the Valley - Humility, Chastity, and Sweetness. You may choose a book that has a sweet character.
June: Rose - Love and Appreciation. You can select a book with a romantic character.
July: Larkspur - Levity and Lightness. You could read a book with a funny character.
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.
September: Aster - Love, Faith, Wisdom and symbolizes Valor. You can read a book that has a brave character.
October: Marigold - Warm, Fierce. They exemplify elegance and devotion. You may pick a book with an elegant character.
November: Chrysanthemum - Compassion, Friendship, Joy. You can choose a book that has a compassionate character.
December: Poinsettia - Good Cheer, Success. You can read a book with a successful character.

[[deleted user]]

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January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

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.
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.
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.
April: Diamond (white, clear) - A gift of a Diamond is symbolic of everlasting love. You could also read a book featuring an 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.
June: Pearl (white) - Only those with royal status once wore pearl jewelry. You can also choose a book that involves royalty.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
February: Violet - Faithfulness, Wisdom and Hope. You may select a book with a wise character.
March: Daffodil - Spring, Rebirth, Domestic Happiness, Respect, Regard and Friendship. You could pick a book with a happy character.
April: Daisy - Love, Youth, Purity. So you can read a book that features an innocent character.
May: Lily of the Valley - Humility, Chastity, and Sweetness. You may choose a book that has a sweet character.
June: Rose - Love and Appreciation. You can select a book with a romantic character.
July: Larkspur - Levity and Lightness. You could read a book with a funny character.
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.
September: Aster - Love, Faith, Wisdom and symbolizes Valor. You can read a book that has a brave character.
October: Marigold - Warm, Fierce. They exemplify elegance and devotion. You may pick a book with an elegant character.
November: Chrysanthemum - Compassion, Friendship, Joy. You can choose a book that has a compassionate character.
December: Poinsettia - Good Cheer, Success. You can read a book with a successful character.

[Janeka]

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

Level 3: 16/24

Published
January: Starting Over ✔
February: Hotel Memória ✔
March
April: Modigliani Scandal or Fury
May: Anya's Ghost ✔
June: The Scorch Trials ✔
July: The Grapes of Wrath ✔
August: The Horse and His Boy ✔
September
October: Norwegian by Night ✔
November: A Little Something Different ✔
December: Shopaholic on Honeymoon ✔

Birthstones

January: The Russian Concubine
February: Contos da Montanha ✔
March: Saturday ✔
April: The Mill on the Floss
May: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ✔
June: First Grave on the Right ✔
July: The Great Zoo of China
August: The Resistance ✔
September: Rue des Boutiques Obscures ✔
October: Pippi Longstocking ✔
November: Triptych ✔
December: Passarola Rising ✔

[~Leslie~]

Duration: 12/15/14 - 3/14/15

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Birthstones

January: Garnet Ruthless

February: Amethyst Angels' Flight

March: Aquamarine Revenant

April: Diamond A Christine Feehan Holiday Treasury

May: Emerald An Unwilling Bride

June: Pearl Smooth Talking Stranger

July: Ruby Cry No More

August: Peridot Small Favor

September: Sapphire World After

October: Opal Festive in Death

November: Citrine Kinked

December: Blue Topaz Take Over at Midnight

[Breann]

Read: 23/24


January: Before Jamaica Lane 1.6 ★★★★★
February: Edge of Dawn 1.30 ★★★☆☆
March: Visions of Heat 1.29 ★★★★☆
April: Hard Bitten 2.13 ★★★☆☆
May: If You Dare 1.11 ★★☆☆☆
June: Fall from India Place 2.15 ★★★★☆
July: The Blinding Light 1.13 ★★★★☆
August: The Painting of Porcupine City
September: Deep Desires 1.12 ★★★★☆
October: The Boy with the Painful Tattoo 1.5 ★★★★☆
November: David's Selfie 12.27 ★★★☆☆
December: Holding the Edge 12.19 ★★★★☆

January: Heat Seeker 1.17 ★★★☆☆
February: The Dark Tide 1.12 ★★★★★
March: A Clean Break 12.31 ★★★★★
April: Masquerade 2.1 ★★★☆☆
May: Macarons at Midnight 12.21 ★★★★☆
June: Beautiful Disaster 2.3 ★★★★☆
July: O Come All Ye Kinky 12.24 ★★★★☆
August: Shotgun Bride 1.21 ★★★☆☆
September: Cold War 12.17 ★★★☆☆
October: This Charming Man 1.4 ★★★★☆
November: Bless Us With Content 12.21 ★★☆☆☆
December: Slave to Sensation 1.17 ★★★★☆

[Kendra]

Level 2 Read one book published in each of the twelve months. (12 Books)

3/12
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January: Bait—Annie Nicholas--2/3/2015
February: A Bride for Tom—Ruth Ann Norton--2/4/2015
March: City of Ashes—Cassandra Clare--1/15/2015
April: Damaged and the Beast—Bijou Hunter
May: A Husband for Margaret—Ruth Ann Norton
June: Accidental SEAL—Sharon Hamilton
July: An Eye for Danger—Christine M. Fairchild
August: A Night of Forever—Lori Brighton
September: The Escort Next Door: Clara James
October: After the Storm—M. Stratton
November: A Cajun Werewolf Christmas—Selena Blake
December: A Mackenzie Family Christmas: The Prefect Gift—Jennifer Ashley
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[Barbara ★]

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

READ: 36/36

Published in
January ~ The Monstrumologist - Rick Yancey 1/8
February ~ Lucky Stiff - Deborah Coonts 2/16
March ~ Dead Case in Deadwood - Ann Charles 2/8
April ~ Heart of the Wolf - Terry Spear 2/13
May ~ Optical Delusions in Deadwood - Ann Charles 1/1
June ~ Red Seas Under Red Skies - Scott Lynch 1/11
July ~ White Trash Zombie Apocalypse - Diana Rowland 2/25
August ~ Absolution - Susannah Sandlin 2/5
September ~ Ritual Magic - Eileen Wilks 3/11
October ~ Broken Soul - Faith Hunter 1/3
November ~ Her Sky Cowboy - Beth Ciotta 2/13
December ~ Clean Sweep - Ilona Andrews 1/6


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 Horse Goddess - Morgan Llywelyn 1/4

✔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.
Light My Fire - G.A. Aiken 1/5

✔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.
Mockingjay - Suzanne Collins 1/19

✔April: Diamond (white, clear) - A gift of a Diamond is symbolic of everlasting love. You could also read a book featuring an immortal character.
Magic Breaks - Ilona Andrews 1/15

✔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.
Moloka'i - Alan Brennert 1/18

✔June: Pearl (white) - Only those with royal status once wore pearl jewelry. You can also choose a book that involves royalty.
77 Shadow Street - Dean Koontz 1/9

✔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.
Bombshell - Catherine Coulter 1/16

✔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.
A Bone to Pick - Charlaine Harris 1/11

✔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.
Archer's Voice - Mia Sheridan 1/6

✔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.
Daylighters - Rachel Caine 2/11

✔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.
Blood of Tyrants - Naomi Novik 1/24

✔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.
Restless In The Grave - Dana Stabenow 1/28

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.
Much Ado About Vampires - Katie MacAlister 2/15

✔February: Violet - Faithfulness, Wisdom and Hope. You may select a book with a wise character.
The Hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkein 2/26

✔March: Daffodil - Spring, Rebirth, Domestic Happiness, Respect, Regard and Friendship. You could pick a book with a happy character.
A Tale Of Two Dragons - G.A. Aiken 2/2

✔April: Daisy - Love, Youth, Purity. So you can read a book that features an innocent character.
Captured by the Pirate Laird - Amy Jarecki 2/25

✔May: Lily of the Valley - Humility, Chastity, and Sweetness. You may choose a book that has a sweet character.
SEAL of Honor - Tonya Burrows 3/10

✔June: Rose - Love and Appreciation. You can select a book with a romantic character.
Chilled - Kendra Elliot 1/21

✔July: Larkspur - Levity and Lightness. You could read a book with a funny character.
A Tale Of Two Dragons - G.A. Aiken 2/2

✔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.
Master of Craving - Karen Tabke 1/29

✔September: Aster - Love, Faith, Wisdom and symbolizes Valor. You can read a book that has a brave character.
Hidden Currents - Christine Feehan 2/21

✔October: Marigold - Warm, Fierce. They exemplify elegance and devotion. You may pick a book with an elegant character.
If You Give a Rake a Ruby - Shana Galen 2/22

✔November: Chrysanthemum - Compassion, Friendship, Joy. You can choose a book that has a compassionate character.
Water Bound - Christine Feehan 2/16

✔December: Poinsettia - Good Cheer, Success. You can read a book with a successful character.
Festive in Death - J.D. Robb 2/16

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[Sunshine]

24/24 read

Level 4: Read one book published in each month of the year and one book for each month's birthstone. (24 Books)

Months Published:
***January- 2/7/15 … 5 stars Twisted
***February-The Unidentified Redhead 2/26/15 ...3 stars
... March-2/8/14 ...4 stars Monster
***April-1/13/15 ... 4 stars Whiskey Beach
***May-Sweet Filthy Boy 2/22/15 ...5 stars
***June- 2/1/15 4 starsThe Unsung Hero
***July- 1/4/15 ...4 stars The Siren
August- 3/8/15 4 stars Little Red Riding Crop
***September- Slave to Sensation 2/15/15 … 4 stars
****October- 2/28/15 … 4 stars Take Me
***November- 12/20/14 … 4 stars Holly
***December- 2/4/15 … 4 stars 10 Ways To Steal Your Lover



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: Pleasure Unbound 1/27/15 4 stars ...desire for a loved one's safe travel and speedy homecoming.
***February: 2/12/15 ...4 stars Amethyst (purple) - A book where a main character had to overcome a difficulty. Falling Under
***March: 1/5/13 4 ...stars Aquamarine (pale blue) -
***April: 1/10/15 ...5 stars Diamond (white, clear) - You could also read a book featuring an immortal character. Stolen: A Letter to My Captor
***May: 1.24/15 … 5 stars Emerald (deep green) - One character teaches another. Play
June: 3/8/15 … 3 stars Pearl (white) - You can also choose a book that involves royalty. The Princess & the Penis
***July: 4 stars Read 12/28/14 Ruby (red) - You may also read a steamy book or one with a hot guy on the cover.
***August: 12/18/14 ...4 stars 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.
***September: A book with a virginal character. 12/28/14 ...4 stars Transcendence
***October: A book that involves good friends. 12/26/14 ...4 stars Playing for Keeps
***November: 12/26/14 ...4stars A book that features a character whose strength is tested, either physically or emotionally. At Grave's End
***December: 12/30/14 ...4 starsBlue Topaz (blue) - Learning to Drown A book where a character pledges their love and fidelity with either a proposal or marriage, or the equivalent of those.

[Bookchaser]

All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge
Duration: December 15, 2014 - March 14, 2015
Level: Level 3 ~ 24 books

There is no minimum page limit for this challenge, rereads and audiobooks are acceptable. Please list your book(s) and date you completed reading it for each month. If using the cover to qualify the book, please post the cover otherwise a link is sufficient. You may update your original post, but please repost upon completion for ease in updating.


I'm finished!!!

24/24 Completed


Level: 1 & 2
January: Hope Flames by Jaci Burton - 02/21/15
February: Completely Smitten by Susan Mallery - 12/28/14
March: Turn Up the Heat by Kimberly Kincaid - 01/12/15
April: Stardust of Yesterday by Lynn Kurland - 01/20/15
May: Unleashed by C.J. Barry - 12/31/14
June: One in a Million by Susan Mallery - 01/14/15
July: Find My Way Home by Michele Summers - 02/10/15
August: Quinn's Woman by Susan Mallery - 01/24/15
September: Hunter's Season by Thea Harrison - 02/03/15
October: Yours for Christmas by Susan Mallery - 12/24/14
November: Lord's Fall by Thea Harrison - 02/10/15
December: Sea of Love by Susan Donovan - 12/21/14





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.

Level: 3
January: Garnet (deep red) - 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.
Mine to Take by Dara Joy - 01/16/15 (journey)
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.
Last Wolf Watching by Rhyannon Byrd - 02/24/15
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.
One in a Million by Jill Shalvis - 01/03/15
April: Diamond (white, clear) - A gift of a Diamond is symbolic of everlasting love. You could also read a book featuring an immortal character.
It Happened One Wedding by Julie James - 02/28/15
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.
The Magic by Juliana Garnett - 03/07/15
June: Pearl (white) - Only those with royal status once wore pearl jewelry. You can also choose a book that involves royalty.
Merry Christmas, Baby by Jill Shalvis - 01/03/15
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.
The Mystery Woman by Amanda Quick - 02/21/15
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 Heist by Janet Evanovich - 01/10/15
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.
The Handmaiden's Necklace by Kat Martin 03/10/15
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.
A Reason to Love by Alexis Morgan - 01/22/15
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.
Her Perfect Mate by Paige Tyler - 01/31/15
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.
Baby, Don't Go by Stephanie Bond - 02/15/15

[Patty]

Going to give it a try

All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge December 15, 2014 through March 14, 2015
Level 3. 0/24

Months

January -
February -
March -
April -
May -
June -
July -
August -
September -
October -
November -
December -

Birthstones

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.
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.
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.
April: Diamond (white, clear) - A gift of a Diamond is symbolic of everlasting love. You could also read a book featuring an 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.
June: Pearl (white) - Only those with royal status once wore pearl jewelry. You can also choose a book that involves royalty.
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.
August: Peridot (yellow green; yellow and/or green) - 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.
September: Sapphire (deep blue) - Sapphires have long been a among priests and kings, who considered them symbolic of wisdom and purity. You can read a book with a virginal character.
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.
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.
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.

[[deleted user]]

I'm in. Level 2 for now.

[LaurLa]

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

Level 3: Read one book published in each of the twelve months and one book for each month's birthstone. (24 Books)

24 of 24 Completed

Published in each month:
✔January: The Storm and the Splendor – Jennifer Blake (January 1979) - 02.17 ★★★★
✔February: Operation Valentine – Loretta Hill (February 2014) - 03.11 ★★★
✔March: A Deeper Dimension – Amanda Carpenter (March 1984) - 03.11 ★★★
✔April: The Vampire Affair – Vivi Anna (April 2013) - 01.17 ★★
✔May: Say You Love Me – Patricia Hagan (May 1995) - 02.24 ★★★
✔June: Prelude To A Seduction – Lotchie Burton (June 2012) - 01.12 ★★★
✔July: Follow the SunFollow the Sun – Judith Arnold (July 1999) - 03.01 ★★★★
✔August: Long Road Home – Maya Banks (August 2011) - 02.13 ★★★
✔September: Children of Dynasty – Christine Carroll (September 2005) - 03.02 ★★★
✔October: Control – Charlotte Stein (October 2010) - 03.09 ★★★
✔November: Keeping Christmas – B.J. Daniels (November 2006) - 01.27 ★★★
✔December: Double Booked in Double the Heat – Elizabeth Bevarly (December 2009) - 03.08 ★★★



Birthstone cover color:
✔January (Garnet): Saved By His Submissive – Angel Payne - 03.11 ★★★★
✔February (Amethyst): Fatal Jeopardy – Marie Force - 01.29 ★★★★
✔March (Aquamarine): Against the Wild – Kat Martin - 12.30 ★★★
✔April (Diamond): In Your Dreams – Kristan Higgins - 01.18 ★★★★
✔May (Emerald): Nowhere to Hide – Terry Odell - 01.16 ★★★
✔June(Pearl): Betrayed: Days of the Rogue – Nicky Charles - 01.03 ★★★★
✔July(Ruby): Dangerous Games – Lora Leigh - 03.10 ★★★★
✔August(Peridot): Turn on a Dime - Blane's Turn – Tiffany Snow - 03.03 ★★★★
✔September(Sapphire): Maverick – Lora Leigh - 03.13 ★★★★
✔October(Opal): Chance for Love – Marie Force - 03.08 ★★★
✔November (Citrine): Saving the Sheikh – Ruth Cardello - 03.01 ★★★
✔December (Blue Topaz): Loving Luke – Jenny Andersen - 01.30 ★★★

[Ora]

I'm going Level 4
36//36

Published in Month
January The Summoning Paula Black Jan 3, 2015 01/03
February Quarterback Draw Jaci Burton Feb 3, 2015 02/06
March Be Still My Vampire Heart Kerrelyn Sparks Mar 27, 2007 01/13
April Let It Be Me Kate Noble Apr 2, 2013 3/07
May Tempting the Bodyguard J. Lynn May 12, 2014 02/01
June Once Burned Jeaniene Frost Jun 26, 2012 01/27
July Reaper's Deliverance (Book 1, Grim Alliance Series) Miranda Stork Jul 2, 2014 01/13
August Dreamfever Karen Marie Moning 12/20
September One Night of Scandal Elle Kennedy Sep 14, 2014 02/27
October Iced Karen Marie Moning Oct 30, 2012 01/05
November Vampire in Paradise Sandra Hill Nov 25, 2014 12/18
December Forever Mine Monica Burns dec2, 2014 12/15


Birthstones:
January: Garnet Cowboy, It's Cold Outside Katherine Garbera 12/21
February: Amethyst Faefever Karen Marie Moning 12/17
March: Aquamarine True Spies Shana Galen 01/10
April: Diamond Impulse Control Amanda Usen 02/16
May: Emerald Uninvited Sophie Jordan 01/06
June: Pearl A Rare Gift Jaci Burton 12/24
July: Ruby Burned Karen Marie Moning 01/21
August: Peridot The Duke of Dark Desires Miranda Neville 01/15
September: Sapphire The Best Thing Jaci Burton 12/26
October: Opal WickedJennifer L. Armentrout 12/31
November: Citrine The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy Julia Quinn 02/02
December: Blue Topaz Say Yes to the Marquess Tessa Dare 01/02

Birth Month Flowers:
January: Carnation If the Viscount Falls Sabrina Jeffries 02/04
February: Violet Not Quite a Wife Mary Jo Putney 02/11
March: Daffodil Let Me Be the One Bella Andre 01/17
April: Daisy The Prelude of Ella and Micha Jessica Sorensen 12/29
May: Lily of the Valley Love So Hot Marquita Valentine 01/13
June: Rose Blackmailing the Billionaire Melody Anne 02/07
July: Larkspur Facing the Music Andrea Laurence 01/07
August: Gladiolus Make it Rain Terri Marie 01/08
September: Aster Shadowfever Karen Marie Moning 12/28
October: Marigold Again the Magic Lisa Kleypas 01/22
November: Chrysanthemum Sometimes a Rogue Mary Jo Putney 01/25
December: Poinsettia Torn Monica Murphy 01/09

[Fran, Moderator]

I'm going to start with Level 1 and hopefully get to Level 2 :)

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

0/6 Read

Months

January -
February -
March -
April -
May -
June -
July -
August -
September -
October -
November -
December -

[Kristen]

All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge
December 15, 2014 - March 14, 2015
Level 2: Read one book published in each of the twelve months. (12 Books)

Reading Progress: 9/12
January: Circle of Quilters by Jennifer Chiaverini
February: Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah ★★★★★ 2/10/15
March: Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas
April: If I Stay by Gayle Forman ★★★★ 2/1/15
May: Honor and Polygamy by Omar Farhad ★★★★ 1/28/15
June: The Manufactured Identity by Heath Sommer ★★★ 1/21/15
July: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows - ★★★ 2/10/15
August: Rose Harbor in Bloom by Debbie Macomber ★★★ 1/20/15
September: Not Today, But Someday by Lori L. Otto ★★★★★ 1/5/15
October: Winter Street by Elin Hildebrand ★★★ 12/22/14
November: Red Lily by Nora Roberts ★★★ 1/2/15
December: Secrets to the Grave by Tami Hoag

[Susan]

I'm in for Level Four :)


36/36



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

[Susan A]

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

Level 3: Read one book published in each of the twelve months and one book for each month's birthstone. (24 Books)

24/24 read Complete

Months Published:
January- Slow Burn Jan 26 ★★★★★
February- Not Just Friends Jan 6 ★★★★
March- Games Boys Play Jan 16 ★★★★
April- Bloodline Jan 8 ★★★★★
May- The Tentacle Monster Everyone Wanted Jan 6 ★★★★
June- Chasing the Rebel Dec 31 ★★★
July- Home the Hard Way Dec 22 ★★★★★
August- The Pillar Jan 7 ★★★★★
September- A Forbidden Rumspringa Jan 9 ★★★★★
October- Red Dirt Heart 3 Dec 17 ★★★★★
November- Unwrapping Hank Dec 23 ★★★★★
December- Snow and Moose and Finnish Secrets Dec 24 ★★★



Birthstones:
January: Garnet- Red Rose (Blood) Dec 15 ★★★★★
February: Amethyst- Restless Spirits Jan 24 ★★★★★
March: Aquamarine- Amanda Young Pool Boy Seduction Dec 22 ★★★
April: Diamond- Quite A Spectacle Dec 25 ★★★
May: Emerald- The Thousand Smiles of Nicholas Goring Jan 3 ★★★★★
June: Pearl- The Magic of Weihnachten Dec 25 ★★★
July: Ruby- The Two Gentlemen of Altona Jan 1 ★★★★★
August: Peridot- Sacrificed: Heart Beyond the Spires Dec 19 ★★★★★
September: Sapphire- Gifts from the Tree Dec 26 ★★
October: Opal- Merry Christmas Shelton Dec 24 ★★★
November: Citrine- The Ugly Earl Jan 2 ★★★
December: Blue Topaz- Rest and Be Thankful Dec 21 ★★★★

[Taya:)]

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

Level 2

12/12 READ

January:Offside Pass
February :Under the Table and Into His Heart 1/23
March - Hearts of Gold - 12/22
April:Find It In Our Hearts 12/29
May:Stilinski's Home for Wayward Wolves 1/9
June : Taboo For You 1/16
July :With bloody feet across the hallowed ground 1/9
August - But My Boyfriend Is -12/20
September - Break the Lock If It Don't Fit - 12/21
October - The Love of Wicked Men - Episode 1 - 12/15
November - Elliot - 12/18
December - Balloon Animals Are Awesome 12/16

[Ethel]

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

Level 3
Read one book published in each of the twelve months and one book for each month's birthstone. (24 Books)


24/24 read

January: Lucie's Two Step-Brothers by Jenika Snow [31.12.2014]
Garnet: Blameless by Gail Carriger [6.1.2015]

February: Private Practice by Samanthe Beck [31.12.2014]
Amethyst: Hard Rock Arrangement by Ava Lore [1.1.2015]

March: Take What You Want by Jeanette Grey [11.1.2015]
Aquamarine: The King by J.R. Ward [24.1.2015]

April: The Collector by Nora Roberts [26.12.2014]
Diamond: Unintended by Amity Cross [3.1.2015]

May: Yvette's Haven by Tina Folsom [23.12.2014]
Emerald: Protecting What's His by Tessa Bailey [18.1.2015]

June: Quinn by Andria Large [18.12.2014]
Pearl: Unexplainable by Amity Cross [3.1.2015]

July: The Ballerina & the Fighter by Ursula Sinclair [22.12.2014]
Ruby: Against the Wall by Rebecca Zanetti [22.12.2014]

August: Pieces of Me by Ann Garner [1.2.2015]
Peridot: Summer Knight [31.12.2014]

September: Grave Peril by Jim Butcher [28.12.2014]
Sapphire: Before You Go by Clare James [2.1.2015]

October: Light Her Fire by Samanthe Beck [10.1.2015]
Opal: Pretty Little Lies by Jennifer Miller [29.1.2015]

November: Zane's Redemption by Tina Folsom [30.12.2014]
Citrine: Pretty Little Dreams by Jennifer Miller [31.1.2015]

December: Breath on Embers by Anne Calhoun [17.12.2014]
Blue Topaz: LoveLines by S. Walden [9.1.2015]

[Elizabeth]

I'n in. I'll start with level 3.

All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge
Duration: December 15, 2014 - March 14, 2015
Level 3: Read one book published in each month of the year, one book for each month's birthstone

24/24 Read

Months
January: Whiskey Rebellion, 1/5/2015, 2*
February: Etiquette & Espionage, 1/21/2015, 3.5*
March: Murder of Crows, 12/18/2014, 4*
April: Touch & Geaux, 1/3/2015, 4*
May: The Devil's Brew, 1/2/2015, 3.5*
June: Criminal, 12/29/2014, 5*
July: Dirty Little Secrets, 12/27/2014, 3*
August: What I Love About You, 12/20/2014, 3.5*
September: Blindsighted, 12/23/2014, 3.5*
October: Death's Rival, 1/8/2015, 4*
November: Jagged, 1/19/2015, 3*
December: The Duchess War, 12/21/2014, 3*

Birthstones
January: Garnet (deep red color) - (a book involving a journey of some sort)Scent of Magic, 12/18/2014, 3.5*
February: Amethyst (purple) The Devil's Brew, 1/2/2015, 3.5*
March: Aquamarine (pale blue) - (already establishd couple) Stars & Stripes, 12/30/2014, 5*
April: Diamond (white, clear) - read a book featuring an immortal character A Hidden Fire, 12/18/2014, 2.5*
May: Emerald (deep green) - (MC experiences growth of character and one character teaches another) Super Sock Man, 12/21/2014, 3*
June: Pearl (white) -(involves royalty) Crave The Night, 2/4/2015, 3*
July: Ruby (red) - read a steamy book or one with a hot guy on the cover. Bulletproof, 1/10/2015, 4*
August: Peridot (yellow green; yellow and/or green on cover) - (family, children) Clarity of Lines, 12/25/2014, 3.5*
September: Sapphire (deep blue) - (virgin) How to Raise an Honest Rabbit, 2/5/2015, 4*
October: Opal (a cover with 4 distinct colors, a book that involves good friends) Ugly Love, 1/12/2015, 2*
November: Citrine (yellow gold) - (features a character whose strength is tested, either physically or emotionally) Standing in the Shadows, 12/26/2014, 3*
December: Blue Topaz (blue) - (MC pledges their love and fidelity with a proposal or marriage)Magic Rises, 12/22/2014, 4*

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

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

As we approach the beginning of another year and start a new quarterly challenge, we are going to explore the different months of the year. There is no minimum page limit for this challenge, rereads and audiobooks are acceptable. Please list your book(s) and date you completed reading it for each month. If using the cover to qualify the book, please post the cover otherwise a link is sufficient. You may update your original post, but please repost upon completion for ease in updating.

Level 1: Read six books published in any different six months, regardless of the year. (6 Books)

Level 2 Read one book published in each of the twelve months. (12 Books)

Level 3: Read one book published in each of the twelve months and one book for each month's birthstone. (24 Books)

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)


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.
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.
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.
April: Diamond (white, clear) - A gift of a Diamond is symbolic of everlasting love. You could also read a book featuring an 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.
June: Pearl (white) - Only those with royal status once wore pearl jewelry. You can also choose a book that involves royalty.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
February: Violet - Faithfulness, Wisdom and Hope. You may select a book with a wise character.
March: Daffodil - Spring, Rebirth, Domestic Happiness, Respect, Regard and Friendship. You could pick a book with a happy character.
April: Daisy - Love, Youth, Purity. So you can read a book that features an innocent character.
May: Lily of the Valley - Humility, Chastity, and Sweetness. You may choose a book that has a sweet character.
June: Rose - Love and Appreciation. You can select a book with a romantic character.
July: Larkspur - Levity and Lightness. You could read a book with a funny character.
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.
September: Aster - Love, Faith, Wisdom and symbolizes Valor. You can read a book that has a brave character.
October: Marigold - Warm, Fierce. They exemplify elegance and devotion. You may pick a book with an elegant character.
November: Chrysanthemum - Compassion, Friendship, Joy. You can choose a book that has a compassionate character.
December: Poinsettia - Good Cheer, Success. You can read a book with a successful character.

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

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[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

reserved

[Jojo]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges Quarterly Challenge - 15th December - 14th March

20/24 read

Months Published
January: Senseless by Mary Burton - 17/12/14
February: A Second Chance by Jodi Taylor - 06/01/15
March: Always by Kindle Alexander - 23/12/14
April: Bad Attitude by K.A. Mitchell - 17/02/15
May: Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian - 26/12/14
June: Mine to Take by Cynthia Eden - 05/01/15
July: One Scream Away by Kate Brady - 27/12/14
August: Takeover by Anna Zabo - 24/12/14
September: No More Mr. Nice Guy by Amy Andrews - 21/12/14
October: Keep Me Safe by Maya Banks - 03/01/15
November: Just Ask by Mia Downing - 03/01/15
December: Fish & Chips by Abigail Roux - 01/01/15



Birthstones
January: Garnet- Out Of Control by Shannon McKenna
February: Amethyst- Midnight Caller by Leslie Tentler
March: Aquamarine- Unforgivable by Laura Griffin - 22/02/15
April: Diamond- Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux - 08/01/15
May: Emerald- Viper Game by Christine Feehan - 08/02/15
June: Pearl- Thrown by a Curve by Jaci Burton - 09/02/15
July: Ruby- Hello, Darkness by Sandra Brown - 26/02/15
August: Peridot- Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian
September: Sapphire- A Reason To Believe by Diana Copland - 03/02/15
October: Opal- In Dark Waters by Mary Burton
November: Citrine- Dead Certain by Mariah Stewart - 10/02/15
December: Blue Topaz- Cold Truth by Mariah Stewart - 25/01/15

[Shelby]

RRRC Quarterly Challenge - Complete
December 15, 2014 - March 14, 2015

36/36

Month Published:
☑ January - Ty Hard (1/11) ★★★½
☑ February - Rasputin's Kiss (2/8) ★★★★
☑ March - Lover Eternal (1/29) ★★★★★
☑ April - Loving Jay (2/12) ★★★★★
☑ May - Shift (1/6) ★★★★½
☑ June - Carte Blanche (2/6) ★★★★½
☑ July - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2/20) ★★★★★
☑ August - Prophecy of the Female Warrior (1/29) ★★★
☑ September - London Calling (12/26) ★★
☑ October - Moloka'i (1/19) ★★★★★
☑ November - By Chance Met (1/25) ★★★★
☑ December - Revenant (1/25) ★★★★★

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 - Journey - Dorothy Must Die (12/15) ★★½
☑ February: Amethyst (purple) - MC: Overcome a difficulty - The Art of Breathing (12/21) ★★★★★
☑ March: Aquamarine (pale blue) - MC: Married - Forever Promised (1/15) ★★★★½
☑ April: Diamond (white, clear) - MC: Immortal - Night Pleasures (1/8) ★★★★★
☑ May: Emerald - MC: Teaches Another - How to Train Your Dom in Five Easy Steps (1/2) ★★★★½
☑ June: Pearl (white) - MC: Royalty - Tiger's Curse (1/12) ★★★★★
☑ July: Ruby (red) - Genre: Steamy - Down and Dirty (1/14) ★★★★★
☑ August: Peridot - Theme: Family/children - Acrobat (12/23) ★★★★
☑ September: Sapphire - MC: Virginal - Finding Home (1/1) ★★★
☑ October: Opal (multi-colored, a cover with at least 4 distinct colors) - MC: Good Friends - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (1/14) ★★★★★
☑ November: Citrine (yellow gold) - MC: Tested Physically/Emotionally - Black Ice (12/20) ★★★
☑ December: Blue Topaz (blue) - Theme: Marriage Proposal - Pilgrimage (1/4) ★★★★

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 - MC: Prideful - Harry Potter and the Bound Prince (12/18) ★★½
☑ February: Violet - MC: Wise - When I Fall (1/17) ★★★★★
☑ March: Daffodil - MC: Happy - First Comes Marriage (1/9) ★★★★★
☑ April: Daisy - MC: Innocent - Brandon Mills versus the V-Card (1/14) ★★★★
☑ May: Lily of the Valley - MC: Sweet - To The Highest Bidder (1/23) ★★★★½
☑ June: Rose - MC: Romantic - Made to Last (1/22) ★★★★
☑ July: Larkspur - Levity and Lightness. You could read a book with a funny character. - Nerd in Shining Armor (2/11) ★★★★
☑ August: Gladiolus - MC: Does the Right Thing - Black Dog Blues (1/18) ★★★★★
☑ September: Aster - MC: Brave - Strength of the Mate (12/16) ★★★★½
☑ October: Marigold - MC: Elegant - Flight of Magpies (1/7) ★★★★★
☑ November: Chrysanthemum - MC: Compassionate - Poison Princess (1/3) ★★★★
☑ December: Poinsettia - MC: Successful - The Right Words (12/24) ★★★★

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Me :) I thought I'd signed up, but must have just asked a question!

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

Level 3
Completed: 0/24

Months Published
January -
February -
March -
April -
May -
June -
July -
August -
September -
October -
November -
December -

Birthstones
January: Garnet -
February: Amethyst -
March: Aquamarine -
April: Diamond -
May: Emerald -
June: Pearl -
July: Ruby -
August: Peridot -
September: Sapphire -
October: Opal -
November: Citrine -
December: Blue Topaz -

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[Karen ♐]

All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge
December 15, 2014 through March 14, 2015
Level 2 Read one book published in each of the twelve months.

12/12 completed

►January - Ricochet - - 1/3/15 ✬✬✬.5
►February - Alone on Earth - 1/11/15 ✬✬✬✬✬
►March - Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake - 12/16/14 ✬✬✬✬✬
►April - Evil at Heart - 1/17/15 ✬✬✬✬✬
►May - His Risk to Take - 2/3/15 ✬✬✬✬
►June - Inside - 12/19/14 ✬✬✬✬
►July - Naked in Death - 3/9/14 ✬✬✬✬✬
►August - No in Between - 3/5/15 ✬✬✬✬
►September - One Night of Scandal - 1/8/15 ✬✬✬✬
►October - Blindsighted - 1/7/15 ✬✬✬✬✬
►November - Once Upon a Winter's Eve - 1/18/15 ✬✬✬✬
►December - Justified - 1/25/15 ✬✬✬✬

[Lily]

December 15, 2014 through March 14, 2015
Level 3: Read one book published in each of the twelve months and one book for each month's birthstone. (24 Books)


24/24 ~~ finished Mar 14th

January - Dead Man and the Lustful Spirit by Lou Harper ~ 3/9/15 ~ 3★
February - Cops, Cakes, and Coffee by Sara York ~ 3/12/15 ~ 2★
March - Sweet Giordan, Please Remember by Raine O'Tierney ~ 1/12/15 ~ 3★
April - A Reason To Stay by R.J. Scott ~ 1/11/15 ~ 3★
May - Stuff by Josephine Myles ~ 3/9/15 ~ 4★
June - Nothing But Smoke by Daisy Harris ~ 2/28/15 ~ 3★
July - Making It Work by Cari Z. ~ 3/8/15 ~ 3★
August - The Littlest Assassin-Shifters by Sandrine Gasq-Dion ~ 3/14/15 ~ 4★
September - Never Go Back by Lisa Oliver ~ 1/15/15 ~ 3.5★
October - rock by Anyta Sunday ~ 2/27/15 ~ 4★
November - A Chaotic Range by Andrew Grey ~ 3/12/15 ~ 3.5★
December - A King Undone by Cooper Davis ~ 1/2/15 ~ 3★





January: Garnet (deep red color)
Expecting His Alpha's Child by Anya Byrne ~ 2/22/15 ~ 3★
February: Amethyst (purple)
Epitaph by Andrea Speed ~ 1/25/15 ~ 5★
March: Aquamarine (pale blue)
The Working Elf Blues by Piper Vaughn ~ 3/10/15 ~ 3.5★
April: Diamond (white, clear)
ZA: Week 1 by I.D. Locke ~ 3/10/15 ~ 4★
May: Emerald (deep green)
Knocked Up by His Werewolf Dom by Anya Byrne ~ 1/4/15 ~ 3★
June: Pearl (white)
Corkscrewed by M.J. O'Shea ~ 1/22/15 ~ 3★
July: Ruby (red)
David's Selfie by Daisy Harris ~ 1/11/15 ~ 3.5★
August: Peridot (yellow green; yellow and/or green on cover)
Fighting Instinct by Mary Calmes ~ 2/5/15 ~ 4★
September: Sapphire (deep blue)
My Mate Jack by Garrett Leigh ~ 2/7/15 ~ 3★
October: Opal (multi-colored, a cover with at least 4 distinct colors)
That Day in Spring by B.J. Sheppard ~ 2/3/15 ~ 3.5★
November: Citrine (yellow gold)
Matching Tats by J.M. Snyder ~ 3/12/15 ~ 3★
December: Blue Topaz (blue)
Fluid by Jordan Castillo Price ~ 1/5/15 ~ 4★

[*Nan*]

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

[Margaret]

All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge
Duration: 15 December, 2014 to 14 March, 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)

Books Read = 12 / 36

Month Published
Read 10/12



January: Me Before You by Jojo Moyes read 6/1/15 ★★★★★
February: Angel's Rest by Emily March read 7/2/15 ★★
March:
April:
May: The Unexpected Bride by Debra Ullrick read 23/12/14 ★★★
June: Five Days in Skye by Carla Laureano read 10/2/15 ★★★
July: Ruthless by Anne Stuart read 2/1/15 ★★★★
August:Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt read 30/12/14 ★★★★
September: Mine to Keep by Cynthia Eden read 20/2/15 ★★★★
October: Carolina Blues by Virginia Kantra read 9/1/15 ★★★
November: The Highlander's Hope by Cali MacKay read 25/12/14 ★★★
December: Breach by K.I. Lynn read 19/12/14 ★★★

Birthstones
Read 0/12

January: Garnet (deep red color)
February: Amethyst (purple)
March: Aquamarine (pale blue)
April: Diamond (white, clear)
May: Emerald (deep green)
June: Pearl (white)
July: Ruby (red)
August: Peridot (yellow green; yellow and/or green on cover)
September: Sapphire (deep blue)
October: Opal (multi-colored, a cover with at least 4 distinct colors)
November: Citrine (yellow gold)
December: Blue Topaz (blue)

Birth Month Flowers: meaning of the birth month flower.
Read 1/12



January: prideful character.
February: wise character.
March: happy character.
April: innocent character.
May: sweet character: Gabriel's Inferno by Sylvain Reynard read 28/12/14 ★★★★★
June: romantic character.
July: funny character.
August: a character who demonstrates moral integrity by doing the right thing.
September: brave character: The Christmas Witness by Susan Sleeman read 31/12/14 ★★★
October: elegant character.
November: compassionate character.
December: successful character.

[☘KathyD☘]

Completed — 27/36


January — Becoming Sir — ★★★★ 12/24 (January 2014)
Birthstone — Garnet (deep red color)/Book involving a journey of some sort — Long Road Home — ★★★★ 1/13
Flower — Carnation/Book with a prideful character — Uncovering You: The Contract — ★★★★ 1/4



February — Everyone Loves a Hero....and that's the problem — ★★★★★ 1/6 (February 2011)
Birthstone — Amethyst (purple)/Book where a main character had to overcome a difficulty —
Flower — Violet/Book with a wise character —



March — Bound by Honor — ★★★★ 1/12 (March 2011)
Birthstone — Aquamarine (pale blue)/Book involving an already married couple — Club Mephisto — ★★★★ 1/1
Flower — Daffodil/book with a happy character —



April — Stranded with a Billionaire — ★★★★ 12/18 (April 2013)
Birthstone — Diamond (white, clear)/Book featuring an immortal character — Here Be Sexist Vampires — ★★★★ 12/20
Flower — Daisy/Book that features an innocent character — Justice Speaks: Dog Haven Sanctuary Short Story — ★★★★ 12/29



May — Hard and Fast — ★★★★★ 12/19 (May 2009)
Birthstone — Emerald (deep green)/Book where a MC experiences growth of character or gains wisdom or one character teaches another — Wild Card — ★★★★ 1/10
Flower — Lily of the Valley/Book that has a sweet character — Hell on Wheels — ★★★★ 1/12



June —
Birthstone — Pearl (white)/Book that involves royalty — Lover Reborn — ★★★★ 12/30
Flower — Rose/Book with a romantic character —



July — Lick — ★★★★ 12/20 (July 2013)
Birthstone — Ruby (red)/Steamy book or one with a hot guy on the cover —
Flower — Larkspur/Book with a funny character — Holy Frigging Matrimony: A Tangled Series Short Story — ★★★★★ 12/27



August — Tangled — ★★★★★ 12/17 (August 2013)
Birthstone — Peridot (yellow green; yellow and/or green on cover)/Book that includes family, children or pregnancy — Dom Up — ★★★★ 1/12
Flower — Gladiolus/Book that has a character who demonstrates moral integrity by doing the right thing —



September — Gabriel's Rapture — ★★★★ 1/10 (September 2012)
Birthstone — Sapphire (deep blue)/Book with a virginal character — Amy "Red" Riding's Hood — ★★★ 1/2
Flower — Aster/Book that has a brave character — Shattered Valor — ★★★★★ 1/2



October — The Courage to Love — ★★★★ 12/22 (October 2007)
Birthstone — Opal (multi-colored)/Book that involves good friends — 10 Ways To Steal Your Lover — ★★★★ 12/26
Flower — Marigold/Book with an elegant character — Never Say Never — ★★★★ 1/4



November — All In — ★★★★ 1/3 (November 2012)
Birthstone — Citrine (yellow gold)/Character whose strength is tested physically and emotionally — Fix You — ★★★★ 12/25
Flower — Chrysanthemum/Book that has a compassionate character —



December — All She Wants for XXX-Mas (Sexy Stocking Stuffers #1) Alpha Male Erotic Romance -- New expanded edition! — ★★ 12/20 (December 2013)
Birthstone — Blue Topaz (blue)/Character pledges their love and fidelity with either a proposal or marriage, or the equivalent of those —
Flower — Poinsettia/Book with a successful character — Rock with Me — ★★★★★ 1/8

[Angie]

All Through The Year
15/12/14-14/3/15
Level 2 – 0/12

January - The Valquez Seduction - Melanie Milburne
February - The Wolf Siren - Karen Whiddon
March - Crux - Moira Rogers
April - One Night In Paradise - Maisey Yates
May - MacRieve - Kresley Cole
June - Forged In Steele - Maya Banks
July - Born of Fury - Sherrilyn Kenyon
August - Blood Games - Chloe Neill
September - Night's Honour - Thea Harrison
October - Archangel's Shadows - Nalini Singh
November - Enemies With Benefits - Louisa George
December - Driving Mr Dead - Molly Harper

[GreenFairy]

I'm in for Level 2!

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

Titles may change as I read...

A quick question... Are not yet published ARCs allowed as long as they are on Goodreads?

[MountainKat, Moderator]

No, for levels 1 and 2 it needs to be when the book is published not when it will be published as that is subject to change. I would accept it for levels 3 and 4 though as long as it fit one of the categories.

[GreenFairy]

MountainKat wrote: "No, for levels 1 and 2 it needs to be when the book is published not when it will be published as that is subject to change. I would accept it for levels 3 and 4 though as long as it fit one of th..."

Ok. Cause I have ARC's that have their dates set for published. So as long as they are published by the time I read them, they'll work then? Like one of them is being published Tuesday (a week earlier than planned)...

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Once they are published they work for the month/date they are released.

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Sounds like fun!

All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge
Duration: December 15, 2014 - March 14, 2015
Level: Level 3 ~ 24 books
24/24 Completed

January: Blood Bound 12/19/14
February: Scarlet 12/25/14
March: Locked 2/24
April: Guarded 1/24/15
May: Warring Hearts 12/30/14
June: Blind Spot 12/30/14
July: Yes, Sir 1/22/15
August: Ready Player One 12/23/14
September: Everything for Us 12/19/14
October: Pastels and Jingle Bells 12/23/14
November: Rock the Heart 1/16/15
December: Dear Santa ... 12/23/14



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) - 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. 3/1

February: Amethyst (purple) - 1/2/15

March: Aquamarine (pale blue) - 1/2715

April: Diamond (white, clear) - 1/22/15

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. 1/30

June: Pearl (white) - 12/23/14

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. 1/26

August: Peridot (yellow green; yellow and/or green on cover) - 1/3/15

September: Sapphire (deep blue) - 1/6/15

October: Opal (multi-colored, a cover with at least 4 distinct colors) - 1/4/15

November: Citrine (yellow gold) - 1/11/15

December: Blue Topaz (blue) - 12/31/14