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message 251: by Rissa (last edited May 03, 2021 11:02AM) (new)

Rissa | 697 comments Fran wrote: "Thank you Rissa!!"

☺️👍

May - Rolled Dice on 4/25/2021: 3 2 5 4 2
(May Alternate Task- Read a Romantic Suspense book or a book with the letter M in the title or author’s name or something on the cover that starts with the letter M (i.e. man, moon, mammal))

1st roll: 2, 2, 3, 4, 5 (kept 2, 2)
2nd roll: 3, 2, 3 (kept 2)
3rd roll: 2, 4 (kept all)

2, 2, 2, 2, 4
May Task: ALTERNATE - Read a Romantic Suspense book or a book with the letter M in the title or author’s name or something on the cover that starts with the letter M (i.e. man, moon, mammal)
Book Read: Gravemound by Kim Fielding
Date Completed: finished 5/1/2021
Gravemound by Kim Fielding


message 252: by Karen ♐ (new)

Karen ♐ (kmk1214) | 2041 comments 🎲 May 🎲
Roll 1: 1,6,5,1,5
Roll 2: 1,6,5
Roll 3: 4,6
Challenge: Sixes- Read a book with a six word title OR the sixth book in a series


message 253: by Kristy (last edited Apr 28, 2021 03:49PM) (new)

Kristy Johnston | 78 comments Congrats on the Yahtzee Fran!!!

I'm still trying:
May Roll

Roll 1: 2, 3, 4, 2, 6 (kept 3)
Roll 2: 1, 2, 3, 6 (kept 3)
Roll 3: 5, 5, 6
Final: 3, 3, 5, 5, 6 Alternate Task
Read a romantic suspense book or a book with the letter M in the title, etc...

planning to read the ARC
Dangerous Ground (Fiona Carver, #1) by Rachel Grant


message 254: by Louise (new)

Louise | 1131 comments May Roll
Roll #1: 2, 3, 3, 5, 5 (keeping 3s)
Roll #2: 1, 2, 3 (keeping 3)
Roll #3: 3, 6

Final Roll: 3, 3, 3, 3, 6

Chance (for when your roll doesn't fit anywhere else)- Read a book by a new-to-you author, take a chance ;)


message 255: by LaurLa (new)

LaurLa | 5085 comments May Roll


2-2-5-5-6; 6-(4)-(4)-(5)-(5); 4-4-6-(6)-(6) → 4-4-6-6-6 → Sixes
🎲Sixes - Read a book with a six word title OR the sixth book in a series
Hot Six or A Child's Heart or Happily This Christmas

April Roll
5-5-5-5-6; 5-5-5-5-(5) → 5-5-5-5-5 → Fives (already used Yahtzee)
🎲Fives - Read a book with a five word title OR the fifth book in a series
Wilde for Him - 04.11 ★★★


message 256: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments Today is the last day to roll for May!!


**If you forget to roll by May 5th, or your roll doesn't fit anywhere, or you join the challenge after that date, here is the alternative task to use -

May Alternate Task- Read a Romantic Suspense book or a book with the letter M in the title or author’s name or something on the cover that starts with the letter M (i.e. man, moon, mammal)


Dice Roller- http://www.random.org/dice/


message 257: by Louise (new)

Louise | 1131 comments May Roll
Roll #1: 2, 3, 3, 5, 5 (keeping 3s)
Roll #2: 1, 2, 3 (keeping 3)
Roll #3: 3, 6

Final Roll: 3, 3, 3, 3, 6

Chance (for when your roll doesn't fit anywhere else)- Read a book by a new-to-you author, take a chance ;)
The Foundling by Stacey Halls
The Foundling by Stacey Halls
Date Read: 5/12
Rating: 4*
How It Fits: New to me Author


message 258: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments It’s time to roll for June!!

This is the last month of this round of Yahtzee. I hope everyone enjoyed it!

Please roll the dice between May 25th- June 5th.

**If you forget to roll by June 5th, or your roll doesn't fit anywhere, or you join the challenge after that date, here is the alternative task to use -

June Alternate Task- Read a book with a 'hot' cover (your interpretation) or a book published in a summer month of any year (June, July, August, September)





Dice Roller- http://www.random.org/dice/


message 259: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments June Roll-

1. 2,2,3,4,4- kept 4s
2. 5,6,5
3. 1,4,5
Final- 1,4,4,4,5- I needed 4 of a kind :(
Alternate Task- Very fitting for my last roll since I had so many this round!


message 260: by Karen ♐ (new)

Karen ♐ (kmk1214) | 2041 comments 🎲 June 🎲
Roll 1: 3,2,4,2,3 (Kept 2,2)
Roll 2: 2,1,3 (Kept 2)
Roll 3: 2,2
Challenge: Yahtzee - Read any book of your choice

Can't believe I got this on my last roll! I had so many alternates too this time.


message 261: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments YAY Karen!! Congrats!!


message 262: by Karen ♐ (new)

Karen ♐ (kmk1214) | 2041 comments Thanks, Fran.


message 263: by Rissa (new)

Rissa | 697 comments Fran wrote: "June Roll-

1. 2,2,3,4,4- kept 4s
2. 5,6,5
3. 1,4,5
Final- 1,4,4,4,5- I needed 4 of a kind :(
Alternate Task- Very fitting for my last roll since I had so many this round!"


SAME, FRAN, SAME.


message 264: by Rissa (last edited Jun 15, 2021 12:19PM) (new)

Rissa | 697 comments June - Rolled Dice on 5/25/2021: 3 1 4 3 6
(June Alternate Task- Read a book with a 'hot' cover (your interpretation) or a book published in a summer month of any year (June, July, August, September))

1st roll: 1, 3, 3, 4, 6 (kept 3, 3)
2nd roll: 1, 1, 4 (kept none)
3rd roll: 4, 6, 1 (kept all)

1, 3, 3, 4, 6
June Task: ALTERNATE - Read a book with a 'hot' cover (your interpretation) or a book published in a summer month of any year (June, July, August, September)
Book Read: Peregrine by Piper Scott
Date Completed: finished 6/7/2021
Peregrine (Forbidden Desires Spin-Off #4) by Piper Scott


message 265: by Rissa (new)

Rissa | 697 comments Congrats Karen! Woohoo!


message 266: by Kristy (new)

Kristy Johnston | 78 comments Congrats on the Yahtzee, Karen! I think I had more Alternate Tasks this time around too. This was my 6th.

June Roll
Roll 1: 5, 5, 1, 3, 6 (keep 5s)
Roll 2: 1, 3, 4
Roll 3: 1, 3, 5
Final: 1, 3, 5, 5, 5 Alternate Task
Read a book with a 'hot' cover or a book published in a summer month.

Burn Zone (Hotshots, #1) by Annabeth Albert


message 267: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments All done with this challenge! I hope everyone had fun- look for another round of Yahtzee some time in early 2022!

June Roll-
Final- 1,4,4,4,5- putting book in 4 of a kind using....
Alternate Task- Double Her Fantasy - hot cover- 6/1/21


message 268: by LaurLa (new)

LaurLa | 5085 comments June Roll


1-3-5-6-6; (2)-(3)-(4)-(4)-(6); 4-4-(3)-(4)-(6) → 4-4-4-3-6 → Fours
🎲Fours - Read a book with a four word title OR the fourth book in a series
Between Two Worlds or Romero

May Roll
2-2-5-5-6; 6-(4)-(4)-(5)-(5); 4-4-6-(6)-(6) → 4-4-6-6-6 → Sixes
🎲Sixes - Read a book with a six word title OR the sixth book in a series
A Child's Heart - 05.14 ★★★


message 269: by Bookchaser (new)

Bookchaser | 2019 comments The Yahtzee Challenge AKA THE ALTERNATE TASK CHALLENGE
Duration: June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021


I’m finished! Thanks for another fun challenge!!! I ended up doing the Alternate Tasks more than the regular ones because I can’t seem to roll anything but I still enjoyed it.



**Minimum page count of 90 pages unless specified for the task. Re-reads allowed, as well as audio-books. Any edition of the book you are reading is allowed when determining page count.


Rolls:
June: (1,2,2,3,3) > (2,2,3,3,5) > (1,2,2,3,3) ~ Chance
July: (1,4,4,6,6) > (4,4,5,6,6) > (1,4,4,5,6) ~ Large Straight/July Alternate Task
August: (2,2,5,6,6) > (2,2,4,6,6) > (4,5,5,6,6) ~ 3 of a Kind/August Alternate Task
September: (1,1,3,3,5) > (1,1,2,3,3) > (1,1,3,3,6) ~ 4 of a Kind/September Alternate Task
October: (2,2,3,4,6) > (2,2,3,3,4) > (2,3,4,5,6) ~ Small Straight
November: (1,2,3,5,6) > (2,2,3,5,5) > (1,1,2,2,6) ~ Full House/November Alternate Task
December: (1,2,3,4,4) > (2,4,4,4,6) > (2,3,4,4,4) ~ Fours
January: (1,1,4,4,5) > (1,1,2,4,6) > (1,1,2,3,4) ~ Yahtzee/January Alternate Task
February: (3,3,4,5,6) > (2,3,3,4,5) > (2,3,3,3,4) ~ Threes
March: (2,3,4,4,5) > (2,3,4,6,6) > (1,2,2,6,6) ~ Sixes/March Alternate Task
April: (1,2,2,4,4) > (1,2,2,5,6) > (2,2,2,4,4) ~ Twos
May: (3,3,6,6,6) > (1,2,6,6,6) > (1,1,4,5,6) ~ Ones/May Alternate Task
June: (2,3,4,4,5) > (2,3,5,6,6) > (2,3,3,4,5) ~ Fives/June Alternate Task


Yahtzee Challenge:
For Ones - Sixes: You need 3 of the same number to claim that task. It could be more, but at least 3.

Ones: Read a book with a one word title OR the first book in a series.
May Alternate Task: Read a romantic suspense book or a book with the letter M in the title or author’s name or something on the cover that starts with the letter M (i.e. man, moon, mammal).
Wrong Place, Right Time by Elle Casey - 05/11/21
Wrong Place, Right Time (The Bourbon Street Boys, #2) by Elle Casey


Twos: Read a book with a two word title OR the second book in a series.
Ultimate Courage by Piper J. Drake - 04/11/21
Ultimate Courage (True Heroes, #2) by Piper J. Drake


Threes: Read a book with a three word title OR the third book in a series.
Head Over Paws by Debbie Burns - 02/12/21
Head Over Paws (Rescue Me, #5) by Debbie Burns


Fours: Read a book with a four word title OR the fourth book in a series.
Reunited in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk - 12/05/20
Reunited in Good Hope (Good Hope, #8) by Cindy Kirk


Fives: Read a book with a five word title OR the fifth book in a series.
June Alternate Task: Read a book with a 'hot' cover (your interpretation) or a book published in a summer month of any year (June, July, August, September).
Test Drive by Marie Harte - 06/06/21
Test Drive (Body Shop Bad Boys, #1) by Marie Harte


Sixes: Read a book with a six word title OR the sixth book in a series.
March Alternate Task: Read a sports romance or a book with something round on the cover.
Playing Fast by Melanie Scott - 03/05/21
Playing Fast (New York Saints, #5) by Melanie Scott


3 of a Kind (3 of the same number): Read a book with either red, or blue or yellow on the cover (the three primary colors).
August Alternate Task: Read a book with a hot cover (your interpretation) or a book that is 'hot off the presses' (recent release-within a year).
Romeantically Challenged by Marina Adair - 08/17/20
RomeAntically Challenged (When in Rome, #1) by Marina Adair


4 of a Kind (4 of the same number): Read a book with either earth, air, fire or water on the cover (the four elements).
September Alternate Task: Read a book with a school-aged character in it or a book that you wish was assigned to you in school or a book with at least one upper case and one lower case letter on the cover.
Iron Master by Jennifer Ashley - 09/03/20
Iron Master (Shifters Unbound, #12) by Jennifer Ashley


Full House (2 of the same number and 3 of the same number): Read a book with 2 or more people (or animals) on the cover.
November Alternate Task: Read a book by a favorite author or a book that you are so thankful to get your hands on.
Return to Virgin River by Robyn Carr - 11/04/20
Return to Virgin River (Virgin River, #19) by Robyn Carr


Small Straight (4 numbers in a row - i.e. 2,3,4,5): Read a book with a small number of pages (between 90 - 123).
The Mate by Abigail Owen - 10/10/20
The Mate (Fire's Edge, #0.5) by Abigail Owen


Large Straight (5 numbers in a row - 1,2,3,4,5 or 2,3,4,5,6): Read a book with a large number of pages (between 123-789).
July Alternate Task: Read a book with a character who is/was in the military or a book with red, white or blue on the cover.
Minx by Julia Quinn - 07/06/20
Minx (The Splendid Trilogy, #3) by Julia Quinn


YAHTZEE (5 of the same number): Read any book of your choice.
January Alternate Task: Read a book with a highly motivated character (they try and get what they want/try to make something happen for themselves) or a book with a new cover (there is an alternate cover of a different or previous edition).
Amaryllis by Jayne Castle - 01/07/21
Amaryllis (St. Helen's, #1) by Jayne Castle Amaryllis (St. Helen's #1) by Jayne Castle


Chance (for when your roll doesn't fit anywhere else): Read a book by a new-to-you author, take a chance ;).
Theron Destiny by Rebecca Lorino Pond - 06/20/20
Theron Destiny (Brides of Theron, #1) by Rebecca Lorino Pond


message 270: by Kristy (new)

Kristy Johnston | 78 comments Bookchaser wrote: "
The Yahtzee Challenge
AKA
THE ALTERNATE TASK CHALLENGE


😂 That's about right! You beat my six!


message 271: by Mary-Megan (last edited Jun 07, 2021 01:13PM) (new)

Mary-Megan | 2325 comments Yay! I finished. Can't wait for the next round!

Yay! I'm so glad this is back so soon!

🎲 June 🎲
Roll: First roll - 1,3,6,2,3 Second Roll - 1,3,5 Third Roll - 3,2
Challenge: Four of a kind (3,3,3,3,2)
Book: The Cottage at Firefly Lake by Jen Gilroy
Date Completed: 6/15

🎲 July 🎲
Roll: First roll - 2,2,6,4,5 Second Roll - 1,5 Third Roll - 3,3
Challenge: Small Straight (3,4,5,6)
Book: The One You Want by Gena Showalter
Date Completed: 7/27

🎲 August 🎲
Roll: First roll - 4,2,5,5,1, Second roll - 3,2,4 Third roll - 6
Challenge: Large Straight (2,3,4,5,6)
Book: Falling for Max by Shannon Stacey
Date Completed: 8/15

🎲 September 🎲
Roll: First Roll - 3,5,2,5,6. Second Roll - 1,6,6 Third Roll - 5,4,5
Challenge: 5’s (5,5,5,5,4)
Book: Take a Chance on Me by Jennifer Dawson
Date Completed: 9/24

🎲 October 🎲
Roll: 5,5,2,1,6 Second Roll - 1,5,6 Third Roll 6,5
Challenge: Three of a Kind (5,5,5,5,6)
Book: The Life She Was Given by Ellen Marie Wiseman
Date Completed: 10/15

🎲 November 🎲
Roll: 1,5,6,6,1 Second Roll - 6
Challenge: Full House (6,6,6,1,1)
Book: One More for Christmas by Sarah Morgan
Date Completed: 11/19

🎲 December 🎲
Roll: 2,3,2,6,2 Second Roll - 1,2 Third roll - 3
Challenge: 2’s (2,2,2,2,3)
Book: Defending Hearts by Shannon Stacey
Date Completed: 12/22

🎲 January 🎲
Roll: 5,3,4,4,1 Second roll - 3,1,1 Third Roll - 1,3,2
Challenge: Chance (4,4,3,2,1)
Book: The Sweet Spot by Heather Heyford
Date Completed: 1/13

🎲 February 🎲
Roll: 6,2,6,2,5 Second Roll - 6,4,6 Third - 1
Challenge: 6’s (6,6,6,6,1)
Book: The Bachelor Cowboy by Jessica Clare
Date Completed: 2/11

🎲 March 🎲
Roll: 6,1,6,4,5 Second Roll 4,4,4,4
Challenge: Yahtzee!! (4,4,4,4,4)
Book: First Time in Forever by Sarah Morgan
Date Completed: 3/25

🎲 April 🎲
Roll: 2,5,6,4,1 (kept 4 and 1) Second Roll 4,5,2 (kept 4, discard 1 from first roll) Third Roll 2,4,3
Challenge: 4’s (4,4,4,2,3)
Book: Fifty Words for Rain by Asha Lemmie
Date Completed: 4/26

🎲 May 🎲
Roll: 3,3,5,1,6 Second Roll 2,4,2 Third Roll 3,3,6
Challenge: 3’s (3,3,3,3,6)
Book: Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams
Date Completed: 5/31

🎲 June 🎲
Roll: 1,6,4,3,5 Second Roll 5,4,6,3 Third Roll 1,6,2,1
Challenge: 1’s (1,1,1,6,2)
Book: A Cold Day For Murder by Dana Stabenow
Date Completed: 6/7

Tasks

√ Ones - Read a book with a one word title OR the first book in a series
A Cold Day For Murder (Kate Shugak, #1) by Dana Stabenow
√ Twos- Read a book with a two word title OR the second book in a series
Defending Hearts (Boys of Fall, #2) by Shannon Stacey
√ Threes- Read a book with a three word title OR the third book in a series
Crazy Stupid Bromance (Bromance Book Club, #3) by Lyssa Kay Adams
√ Fours- Read a book with a four word title OR the fourth book in a series
Fifty Words for Rain by Asha Lemmie
√ Fives- Read a book with a five word title OR the fifth book in a series
Take a Chance on Me (Something New, #1) by Jennifer Dawson
√ Sixes- Read a book with a six word title OR the sixth book in a series
The Bachelor Cowboy (The Wyoming Cowboy #6) by Jessica Clare

√ 3 of a kind-3 of the same number-Read a book with either red, or blue or yellow on the cover (the three primary colors)
The Life She Was Given by Ellen Marie Wiseman

√ 4 of a kind-4 of the same number- Read a book with either earth, air, fire or water on the cover (the four elements)
The Cottage at Firefly Lake (Firefly Lake, #1) by Jen Gilroy

√ Full House-2 of the same number and 3 of the same number-
Read a book with 2 or more people (or animals) on the cover.
One More for Christmas by Sarah Morgan

√ Sm.Straight-4 numbers in a row (i.e. 2,3,4,5) -Read a book with a small number of pages (between 90- 123). (Goodreads lists 109 pages for ebook)
The One You Want (The Original Heartbreakers, #0.5) by Gena Showalter

√ Lg.Straight-5 numbers in a row (1,2,3,4,5 or 2,3,4,5,6)- Read a book with a large number of pages (between 123-789).
Falling for Max (Kowalski Family, #9) by Shannon Stacey

√ YAHTZEE (5 of the same number)-Read any book of your choice
First Time in Forever (Puffin Island, #1) by Sarah Morgan

√ Chance (for when your roll doesn't fit anywhere else)- Read a book by a new-to-you author, take a chance ;)
The Sweet Spot (Willamette Valley #1) by Heather Heyford


message 272: by Karen ♐ (new)

Karen ♐ (kmk1214) | 2041 comments **COMPLETED**

Yahtzee Challenge-June 1, 2020- June 30, 2021
**Minimum page count of 90 pages unless specified for the task.
Roll between the 25th - 5th. Afterwards, use alternate task.
90 pg minimum


Rolls:

🎲 June 🎲
Roll 1: 3,2,5,3,3 (Kept 3,3,3)
Roll 2: 6,5
Roll 3: 2,5
Challenge: Threes- Read a book with a three word title OR the third book in a series
Book: Yours After Dark Marie Force
Date Completed: 6/9
Rating: 4 Stars

🎲 July 🎲
Roll 1: 4,6,2,3,5
Challenge: Lg.Straight-5 numbers in a row (1,2,3,4,5 or 2,3,4,5,6)- Read a book with a large number of pages (between 123-789) - 584 pgs
Book: Healing of the Wolf Cherise Sinclair
Date Completed: 7/8
Rating: 5 Stars

🎲 August 🎲
Roll 1: 4,3,4,4,1 (Kept 4,4,4)
Roll 2: 6,6
Challenge: Full House-2 of the same number and 3 of the same number-Read a book with 2 or more people (or animals) on the cover.
Book: Keep Me A BDSM Romance by Cate Bellerose Cate Bellerose
Date Completed: 8/3
Rating: 4 Stars

🎲 September 🎲
Roll 1: 3,5,2,3,1 (Kept 3,3,5)
Roll 2: 2,3 (Kept 3)
Roll 3: 1
Challenge: 3 of a kind-3 of the same number-Read a book with either red, or blue or yellow on the cover (the three primary colors)
Book: Tempting Fate (The MacGregors, #2) by Nora Roberts Nora Roberts
Date Completed: 9/6
Rating: 4 stars

🎲 October 🎲
Roll 1: 4,2,4,4,2 (Kept 4,4,4)
Roll 2: 6,4 (Kept 4)
Roll 3: 6
Challenge: Read a book with a four word title OR the fourth book in a series
Book: Silenced Allison Brennan
Date Completed: 10/10
Rating: 3 stars

🎲 November🎲
Roll 1: 4,2,4,5,4 (Kept 4,4,4)
Roll 2: 5,1
Roll 3: 2,6
Challenge: Read a book by a new-to-you author, take a chance ;)
Book: When You're Ready J.L. Berg
Date Completed: 11/2
Rating: 5 stars

🎲 December 🎲
Roll 1: 1,4,1,6,3 (Kept 1,1)
Roll 2: 2,2,3
Roll 3: 6,3,1
Challenge: Ones - Read a book with a one word title OR the first book in a series
Book: Crow A. Zavarelli
Date Completed: 12/4
Rating: 5 stars

🎲 January 🎲
Roll 1: 2,4,1,2,3
Challenge: Sm.Straight-4 numbers in a row (i.e. 2,3,4,5) -Read a book with a small number of pages (between 90- 123). - 112 pgs
Book: May Audrey Carlan
Date Completed: 1/2
Rating: 3 stars

🎲 February🎲
Alternative
Challenge: Read a book with 'insta-love' or a 'second-chances' romance or a book with pink or flower(s) on the cover.
Book: Sugar Daddy (Travises, #1) by Lisa Kleypas Lisa Kleypas
Date Completed: 2/25
Rating: 5 stars

🎲 March 🎲
Roll 1: 5,1,4,5,5
Roll 2: 6,4
Roll 3: 5,1
Challenge: Fives- Read a book with a five word title OR the fifth book in a series
Book: Knocked Up by the Beast Aria R. Blue
Date Completed: 3/8
Rating: 4 stars

🎲 April 🎲
Roll 1: 3,4,3,5,2
Roll 2: 4,2
Roll 3: 6
Challenge: Alternate - Read a book with a name/nickname in the title or series name
Book: The MacGregor Brides Nora Roberts
Date Completed: 4/4
Rating: 4 stars

🎲 May 🎲
Roll 1: 1,6,5,1,5
Roll 2: 1,6,5
Roll 3: 4,6
Challenge: Sixes- Read a book with a six word title OR the sixth book in a series
Book: On the Way to the Wedding Julia Quinn
Date Completed: 5/2
Rating: 5 stars

🎲 June 🎲
Roll 1: 3,2,4,2,3 (Kept 2,2)
Roll 2: 2,1,3 (Kept 2)
Roll 3: 2,2
Challenge: Yahtzee - Read any book of your choice
Book: The MacGregor Grooms Nora Roberts
Date Completed: 6/4
Rating: 4 Stars




For Ones - Sixes - you need 3 of the same number to claim that task. It could be more, but at least 3

Ones - Read a book with a one word title OR the first book in a series - Crow (Boston Underworld, #1) by A. Zavarelli - 12/4
Twos- Read a book with a two word title OR the second book in a series
Threes- Read a book with a three word title - Yours After Dark (Gansett Island, #17) by Marie Force - 6/9
Fours- Read a book with a four word title OR the fourth book in a series - Silenced (Lucy Kincaid, #4) by Allison Brennan - 10/10
Fives- Read a book with a five word title OR the fifth book in a series - Knocked Up by the Beast (Kingdoms #1) by Aria R. Blue - 3/8
Sixes- Read a book with a six word title OR the sixth book in a series - On the Way to the Wedding (Bridgertons, #8) by Julia Quinn - 5/2


3 of a kind-3 of the same number-Read a book with either red, or blue or yellow on the cover (the three primary colors) - Tempting Fate (The MacGregors, #2) by Nora Roberts - 9/6

4 of a kind-4 of the same number- Read a book with either earth, air, fire or water on the cover (the four elements)

Full House-2 of the same number and 3 of the same number-
Read a book with 2 or more people (or animals) on the cover.
- Keep Me A BDSM Romance by Cate Bellerose - 8/3

Sm.Straight-4 numbers in a row (i.e. 2,3,4,5) -Read a book with a small number of pages (between 90- 123). - 112 pgs - May (Calendar Girl, #5) by Audrey Carlan - 1/2

Lg.Straight-5 numbers in a row (1,2,3,4,5 or 2,3,4,5,6)- Read a book with a large number of pages (between 123-789). - Healing of the Wolf (The Wild Hunt Legacy, #5) by Cherise Sinclair - 7/8

YAHTZEE (5 of the same number)-Read any book of your choice - The MacGregor Grooms (The MacGregors, #9) by Nora Roberts - 6/4

Chance (for when your roll doesn't fit anywhere else)- Read a book by a new-to-you author, take a chance ;) - When You're Ready (Ready, #1) by J.L. Berg - 11/2


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Trip  (shardsofromance) | 2210 comments Complete! 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for a fun challenge 😊


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message 274: by Rissa (new)

Rissa | 697 comments ALL DONE! Thanks Fran for a fun challenge! :)

The Yahtzee Challenge - June 1,2020- June 30, 2021

Yahtzee Challenge-

For Ones - Sixes - you need 3 of the same number to claim that task. It could be more, but at least 3

Ones - Read a book with a one word title OR the first book in a series JUNE 2020 TASK

Twos- Read a book with a two word title OR the second book in a series ALTERNATE - MARCH TASK

Threes- Read a book with a three word title OR the third book in a series OCTOBER TASK

Fours- Read a book with a four word title OR the fourth book in a series ALTERNATE - APRIL TASK

Fives- Read a book with a five word title OR the fifth book in a series ALTERNATE - MAY TASK

Sixes- Read a book with a six word title OR the sixth book in a series FEBRUARY TASK

3 of a kind-3 of the same number-Read a book with either red, or blue or yellow on the cover (the three primary colors) SEPTEMBER TASK

4 of a kind-4 of the same number- Read a book with either earth, air, fire or water on the cover (the four elements) JANUARY TASK

Full House-2 of the same number and 3 of the same number-
Read a book with 2 or more people (or animals) on the cover.
JULY TASK

Sm.Straight-4 numbers in a row (i.e. 2,3,4,5) -Read a book with a small number of pages (between 90- 123). DECEMBER TASK

Lg.Straight-5 numbers in a row (1,2,3,4,5 or 2,3,4,5,6)- Read a book with a large number of pages (between 123-789). AUGUST TASK

YAHTZEE (5 of the same number)-Read any book of your choice ALTERNATE - JUNE 2021 TASK

Chance (for when your roll doesn't fit anywhere else)- Read a book by a new-to-you author, take a chance ;) NOVEMBER TASK

June - Rolled Dice on 5/25/2020: 3 3 1 1 2
(June Alternate Task- Read a book with a swoon-worthy cover (personal preference) or a book with silver on the cover.)

1st roll: 1, 1, 2, 3, 3 (kept 1, 1, 2)
2nd roll: 3, 5 (kept none)
3rd roll: 4, 1 (kept all)

1, 1, 1, 2, 4
June Task: ONES - Read a book with a one word title OR the first book in a series
Book Read: Mate by Piper Scott
Date Completed: finished 6/5/2020
Mate (Forbidden Desires, #3) by Piper Scott

July - Rolled Dice on 6/25/2020: 5 6 6 6 2
(July Alternate Task- Read a book with a character who is/was in the military or a book with red, white or blue on the cover.)

1st roll: 2, 5, 6, 6, 6 (kept 6, 6, 6)
2nd roll: 2, 2 (kept all)

2, 2, 6, 6, 6
July Task: FULL HOUSE - Read a book with 2 or more people (or animals) on the cover.
Book Read: Christmas Kitsch by Amy Lane
Date Completed: finished 7/3/2020
Christmas Kitsch by Amy Lane

August - Rolled Dice on 7/26/2020: 1 2 1 5 3
(August Alternate Task- Read a book with a hot cover (your interpretation) or a book that is 'hot off the presses' (recent release-within a year).)

1st roll: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5 (kept 1, 2, 3)
2nd roll: 5, 4 (kept all)

1, 2, 3, 4, 5
August Task: LARGE STRAIGHT - Read a book with a large number of pages (between 123-789).
Book Read: The Other Book by Roe Horvat
Date Completed: finished 8/2/2020
The Other Book (Those Other Books, #1) by Roe Horvat

September - Rolled Dice on 8/25/2020: 4 6 4 1 5
(September Alternate Task- Read a book with a school-aged character in it or a book that you wish was assigned to you in school or a book with at least one upper case and one lower case letter on the cover.)

1st roll: 1, 4, 4, 5, 6 (kept 5, 6)
2nd roll: 6, 2, 1 (kept none)
3rd roll: 5, 6, 6 (kept all)

5, 5, 6, 6, 6
September Task: 3 OF A KIND - Read a book with either red, or blue or yellow on the cover (the three primary colors)
Book Read: Red Heir by Lisa Henry
Date Completed: finished 9/7/2020
Red Heir (Adventures in Aguillon #1) by Lisa Henry

October - Rolled Dice on 9/25/2020: 5 3 3 3 1
(October Alternate Task- Read a paranormal or fantasy book or a book with orange or black on the cover.)

1st roll: 1, 3, 3, 3, 5 (kept all)

1, 3, 3, 3, 5
October Task: THREES - Read a book with a three word title OR the third book in a series
Book Read: The Boyfriend Game by Stella Starling
Date Completed: finished 10/8/2020
The Boyfriend Game (#boyfriendsbybLoved, #1) by Stella Starling

November - Rolled Dice on 10/25/2020: 3 5 3 2 6
(November Alternate Task- Read a book by a favorite author or a book that you are so thankful to get your hands on.)

1st roll: 2, 3, 3, 5, 6 (kept 2, 5, 6)
2nd roll: 5, 2 (kept none)
3rd roll: 6, 2 (kept all)

2, 2, 5, 6, 6
November Task: CHANCE - Read a book by a new-to-you author, take a chance ;)
Book Read: Dances Long Forgotten by Ruby Moone
Date Completed: finished 11/2/2020
Dances Long Forgotten (Winsford Green, #1) by Ruby Moone

December - Rolled Dice on 11/25/2020: 6 3 5 2 3
(December Alternate Task- Read a book with a holiday or celebration in the story or a book you really wanted to get to in 2020.)

1st roll: 2, 3, 3, 5, 6 (kept 2, 3, 5)
2nd roll: 2, 3 (kept none)
3rd roll: 4, 4 (kept all)

2, 3, 4, 4, 5
December Task: SMALL STRAIGHT - Read a book with a small number of pages (between 90- 123).
Book Read: A Ghost of a Chance by Josh Lanyon
Date Completed: finished 12/1/2020
A Ghost of a Chance by Josh Lanyon

January - Rolled Dice on 12/26/2020: 4 3 6 5 2
(January Alternate Task- Read a book with a highly motivated character (they try and get what they want/try to make something happen for themselves) or a book with a new cover (there is an alternate cover of a different or previous edition).)

1st roll: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (kept 3)
2nd roll: 4, 1, 3, 3 (kept 3, 3)
3rd roll: 4, 3 (kept all)

3, 3, 3, 3, 4
January Task: 4 OF A KIND - Read a book with either earth, air, fire or water on the cover (the four elements)
Book Read: Junk Mage by Elliot Cooper
Date Completed: finished 1/1/2021
Junk Mage by Elliot Cooper

February - Rolled Dice on 1/25/2021: 5 5 6 6 2
(February Alternate Task- Read a book with 'insta-love' or a 'second-chances' romance or a book with pink or flower(s) on the cover.)

1st roll: 2, 5, 5, 6, 6 (kept 6, 6)
2nd roll: 2, 4, 6 (kept 6)
3rd roll: 5, 3 (kept all)

3, 5, 6, 6, 6
February Task: SIXES - Read a book with a six word title OR the sixth book in a series
Book Read: I Love You More Than Pierogi by K.A. Merikan
Date Completed: finished 2/1/2021
I Love You More Than Pierogi by K.A. Merikan

March - Rolled Dice on 2/25/2021: 6 6 1 6 5
(March Alternate Task- Read a sports romance or a book with something round on the cover.)

1st roll: 1, 5, 6, 6, 6 (kept 5)
2nd roll: 4, 6, 2, 3 (kept none)
3rd roll: 2, 1, 6, 5 (kept all)

1, 2, 5, 5, 6
March Task: ALTERNATE - Read a sports romance or a book with something round on the cover.
Book Read: Reading the Signs by Keira Andrews
Date Completed: finished 3/11/2021
Reading the Signs by Keira Andrews

April - Rolled Dice on 3/25/2021: 6 6 5 2 3
(April Alternate Task- Read a book with a name/nickname in the title or series name or a book with a pastel color on the cover. (i.e. Kate's Outlaw, Soft Serve Sweetie:. Axel: A Bad Boy Romance))

1st roll: 2, 3, 5, 6, 6 (kept 5)
2nd roll: 5, 3, 1, 3 (kept 5)
3rd roll: 4, 2, 4 (kept all)

2, 4, 4, 5, 5
April Task: ALTERNATE - Read a book with a name/nickname in the title or series name or a book with a pastel color on the cover. (i.e. Kate's Outlaw, Soft Serve Sweetie:. Axel: A Bad Boy Romance)
Book Read: Emerett Has Never Been in Love by Anyta Sunday
Date Completed: finished 4/4/2021
Emerett Has Never Been in Love (Love, Austen, #1) by Anyta Sunday

May - Rolled Dice on 4/25/2021: 3 2 5 4 2
(May Alternate Task- Read a Romantic Suspense book or a book with the letter M in the title or author’s name or something on the cover that starts with the letter M (i.e. man, moon, mammal))

1st roll: 2, 2, 3, 4, 5 (kept 2, 2)
2nd roll: 3, 2, 3 (kept 2)
3rd roll: 2, 4 (kept all)

2, 2, 2, 2, 4
May Task: ALTERNATE - Read a Romantic Suspense book or a book with the letter M in the title or author’s name or something on the cover that starts with the letter M (i.e. man, moon, mammal)
Book Read: Gravemound by Kim Fielding
Date Completed: finished 5/1/2021
Gravemound by Kim Fielding

June - Rolled Dice on 5/25/2021: 3 1 4 3 6
(June Alternate Task- Read a book with a 'hot' cover (your interpretation) or a book published in a summer month of any year (June, July, August, September))

1st roll: 1, 3, 3, 4, 6 (kept 3, 3)
2nd roll: 1, 1, 4 (kept none)
3rd roll: 4, 6, 1 (kept all)

1, 3, 3, 4, 6
June Task: ALTERNATE - Read a book with a 'hot' cover (your interpretation) or a book published in a summer month of any year (June, July, August, September)
Book Read: Peregrine by Piper Scott
Date Completed: finished 6/7/2021
Peregrine (Forbidden Desires Spin-Off #4) by Piper Scott


message 275: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments Congratulations to all of the finishers so far! I'm so glad everyone had fun!

There's still two weeks to go if you need it- plenty of time!


message 276: by Autumn (new)

Autumn Miller | 130 comments Completed! This was my favorite challenge yet. Thanks Fran!

Yahtzee Challenge- June 1, 2020- June 30, 2021
90 p. minimum
Roll Date: 25th-5th each month

Dice Roller: https://www.random.org/dice/

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🎲🎲June🎲🎲
Roll: 5,5,5,6,6 (full house)
Challenge: Read a book with 2 or more people (or animals) on the cover.
Book: Forgiving Lies by Molly McAdams
Completed: 6/9/20
Forgiving Lies (Forgiving Lies, #1) by Molly McAdams

🎲🎲July🎲🎲
Roll: 1,2,3,4,5 (large Straight)
Challenge: Read a book with a large number of pages (between 123-789).
Book: Warprize by Elizabeth Vaughan
340 Pages (Kindle)
Completed: 6/29/20
Warprize (Chronicles of the Warlands, #1) by Elizabeth Vaughan

🎲🎲August🎲🎲
Roll: 5.5.5,3,1 (three of a kind)
Challenge: Read a book with either red, or blue or yellow on the cover
Book: Lady Luck by Kristen Ashley
Completed: 8/28/20
Lady Luck (Colorado Mountain, #3) by Kristen Ashley

🎲🎲September🎲🎲
Roll: 1,1,1,1,5 (four of a kind)
Challenge: Read a book with either earth, air, fire or water on the cover (the four elements).
Book: Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh
Completed:
Heart of Obsidian (Psy-Changeling, #12) by Nalini Singh

🎲🎲October🎲🎲
Roll: 6,6,4,5,3 (small straight)
Challenge: Read a book with a small number of pages (between 90- 123).
Book: Sold Into Salvation by Colbie Carter
Completed: 10/19/20
Sold Into Salvation by Colbie Carter

🎲🎲November🎲🎲
Roll: 2,2,4,4,6
Challenge: Twos-Read a book with a two word title OR the second book in a series
Book: Sweet Home by Tillie Cole
Completed: 11/26/20
Sweet Home (Sweet Home, #1) by Tillie Cole

🎲🎲December🎲🎲
Roll: 6,6,6,6,3
Challenge: Read a book with a six word title OR the sixth book in a series
Book: The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
Completed: 12/12/20
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata

🎲🎲January🎲🎲
Roll: 3,3,3,4,6
Challenge: Threes- Read a book with a three word title OR the third book in a series
Book: Act Like It by Lucy Parker
Completed: 1/5/20
Act Like It (London Celebrities, #1) by Lucy Parker

🎲🎲February🎲🎲
Roll: 1,1,2,3,4
Challenge: Ones -Read a book with a one word title OR the first book in a series
Book: The Queen of All that Dies by Laura Thalassa
Completed: 2/22/21
The Queen of All that Dies (The Fallen World, #1) by Laura Thalassa

🎲🎲March🎲🎲
Roll: 1,1,1,1,1
Challenge: YAHTZEE (5 of the same number)-Read any book of your choice.
Book: Fated by Liza James
Completed: 3/19/21
Fated (Fated, #1) by Liza James

🎲🎲April🎲🎲
Roll: 4,4,4,2,1
Challenge: Fours- Read a book with a four word title OR the fourth book in a series
Book: The Opposite of You by Rachel Higginson
Completed: 4/15/21
The Opposite of You (Opposites Attract, #1) by Rachel Higginson

🎲🎲May🎲🎲
Roll: 5,1,6,5,5
Challenge: Fives- Read a book with a five word title OR the fifth book in a series
Book: The Vampire's Mail Order Bride by Kristen Painter
Completed: May 15, 2021
The Vampire's Mail Order Bride (Nocturne Falls, #1) by Kristen Painter

🎲🎲June🎲🎲
Roll: 2,2,5,5,5
Challenge: Chance (for when your roll doesn't fit anywhere else)- Read a book by a new-to-you author, take a chance ;)
Book: Midnight Sea by Colleen Coble
Completed: June 4, 2021
Midnight Sea (Aloha Reef #4) by Colleen Coble

Ones -Read a book with a one word title OR the first book in a series-
Twos- Read a book with a two word title OR the second book in a series-
Threes- Read a book with a three word title OR the third book in a series-
Fours- Read a book with a four word title OR the fourth book in a series-
Fives- Read a book with a five word title OR the fifth book in a series-
Sixes- Read a book with a six word title OR the sixth book in a series-


3 of a kind-3 of the same number-Read a book with either red, or blue or yellow on the cover (the three primary colors).

4 of a kind-4 of the same number- Read a book with either earth, air, fire or water on the cover (the four elements).

Full House-2 of the same number and 3 of the same number
Read a book with 2 or more people (or animals) on the cover.


Sm.Straight-4 numbers in a row (i.e. 2,3,4,5) -Read a book with a small number of pages (between 90- 123).

Lg.Straight-5 numbers in a row (1,2,3,4,5 or 2,3,4,5,6)- Read a book with a large number of pages (between 123-789).

YAHTZEE (5 of the same number)-Read any book of your choice.

Chance (for when your roll doesn't fit anywhere else)- Read a book by a new-to-you author, take a chance ;)


message 277: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments Autumn wrote: "Completed! This was my favorite challenge yet. Thanks Fran!."

Yay! So glad you enjoyed it Autumn!


message 278: by Mary-Megan (new)

Mary-Megan | 2325 comments When will the next round start?


message 279: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments Mary-Megan wrote: "When will the next round start?"

Probably 6 months - so maybe December /January :)


message 280: by Tiki (new)

Tiki  | 491 comments Fran wrote: "Mary-Megan wrote: "When will the next round start?"

Probably 6 months - so maybe December /January :)"


Can’t wait, I have completed my Yahtzee Challenge..


message 281: by Diane (new)

Diane Dannenfeldt | 815 comments Can’t wait, I love this one!


message 282: by Melissa (new)

Melissa | 1245 comments Yahtzee Challenge-COMPLETED


Rolls:

June-3,4,5,6,5-Small Straight-Quest of Honor
July-4,4,4,6,6-Full House-Awaken
Aug-1,1,1,1,6-Four of a Kind-Aphrodite's Passion
Sept-6,6,6,3,3-Sixes-Beyond the Darkness
Oct-2,2,2,2,3-Twos-No Safe House
Nov-1,2,3,4,5-Large Straight-I've Got Your Number
Dec-2,2,2,1,4-Three of a Kind-Max
Jan-4,4,4,5,6-Fours-Devil's Punch
Feb-5,3,1,2,2-Chance-Evvie Drake Starts Over
March-3,3,3,4,1-Threes-Insatiable
April-2,2,1,5,6-Alternative Task/Yahtzee-Namesake
May-5,5,2,4,6-Alternative Task/Fives-Midnight Rising
June-1,4,4,5,6-Alternate Task/Ones-Aphrodite's Flame

Quest of Honor (Searching Hearts, #1) by Ellie St. Clair Awaken (Abandon, #3) by Meg Cabot Aphrodite's Passion (Superhero Central #2) by Julie Kenner Beyond the Darkness (Guardians of Eternity, #6) by Alexandra Ivy No Safe House (No Time For Goodbye, #2) by Linwood Barclay I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella Max (Maximum Ride, #5) by James Patterson Devil's Punch (Corine Solomon, #4) by Ann Aguirre Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes Insatiable (The Sydney Rye Mysteries #3) by Emily Kimelman Namesake (Fable, #2) by Adrienne Young Midnight Rising (Midnight Breed, #4) by Lara Adrian Aphrodite's Flame (Superhero Central #4) by Julie Kenner


message 283: by LaurLa (new)

LaurLa | 5085 comments Thanks for a great challenge!!
Updated post: MY Yahtzee Challenge (post 83)


message 284: by Mary-Megan (new)

Mary-Megan | 2325 comments Will this challenge be back this year?


message 285: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments Hi Mary-Megan!

You must have been reading my mind!
The next round of this challenge begins March 1st!! I will post a new challenge thread in about two weeks :)


message 286: by Kristy (new)

Kristy Johnston | 78 comments Yay! Thanks, Fran. Excited to see this. Can't wait to participate again.


message 287: by Mary-Megan (new)

Mary-Megan | 2325 comments Fran wrote: "Hi Mary-Megan!

You must have been reading my mind!
The next round of this challenge begins March 1st!! I will post a new challenge thread in about two weeks :)"


Awesome! Thanks!


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