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2020 June Monthly Challenge
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2020 June Monthly ChallengeProgress: 10/10
✓1. published in June: Dragon Unleashed by Grace Draven - June 30 ★★★★
✓2. H anywhere in the title: Stealing Home by Sherryl Woods - June 12 ★★
✓3. Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb - June 30 ★★★★
✓4. features animals on cover: The A.I. Who Loved Me by Alyssa Cole - June 25 ★★★★
✓5. blue on the cover: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas - June 17 ★★★★
✓6. someone attractive on cover: Love Under Quarantine by Kylie Scott - June 15 ★★★
✓7. outdoor scene on cover: Mermaid Inn by Jenny Holiday - June 28 ★★★★
✓8. feet visible on cover: Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert - June 17 ★★★★
✓9. shelved paranormal/fantasy: Heart of Iron by Bec McMaster - June 23 ★★★★
✓10. reader's choice: I Was Told It Would Get Easier by Abbi Waxman- June 14 ★★★★
2020 June Monthly Challenge2. Honeysuckle
H in title 06/125. Best Friend Day
blue cover 06/207. World Rainforest Day
Outdoor scene 06/28
0/101. Happy June Birthday!: Karma by Donna Augustine
2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: By a Thread by Lucy Score
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb- Come Sundown by Nora Roberts
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: The Last Wolf by Maria Vale
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: The Mighty Storm by Samantha Towle
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: Driven to Distraction by Lori Foster
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: Kissed by the Dark by Donna Augustine
8. Flip Flop Day:A New Leash on Love by Debbie Burns
9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Spells & Ashes by Kim Richardson
10. Reader's Choice: The Chemist by Stephenie Meyer
Read 10/101. Happy June Birthday. Read a book published in June: The Wicked One 21/6
2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle. Read a book with the letter H anywhere in the title: The Scot Beds His Wife 20/6
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Read a book that is written by an author who also has a pen name: Speed Mating 22/6
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day. Read a book with a hug or embrace on the cover: Burning Dawn 16/6
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day. Read a book that has best friends in the storyline: Last Sacrifice 10/1
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day. Read a book with someone attractive on the cover: Beauty Awakened 15/6
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day. Read a book published in 2017: Cato 21/6
8. Flip Flop Day. Read a book with feet visible on the cover: There Goes the Bride 21/6
9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day. Read a book shelved paranormal: The Darkest Assassin 17/6
10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: Get a Life, Chloe Brown 11/6
2020 June Monthly Challenge0/10 Completed
01. Happy June Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in June, OR read a book with black or white on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
Night Thunder by Jill Gregory
02. Flower of the Month ~ Honeysuckle: 🌺Read a book with something sweet on the cover, OR a book with the letter H anywhere in the title, OR a book that makes you happy.
The Key Ingredient by Susan Wiggs
OR
The Christmas Surprise by Jenny Colgan
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: 👩🏻💻Read one book written by Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Maryland or by an author who is from Maryland. You can also read any book published in the 1980s, OR a book shelved as suspense, OR a book that is written by an author who also has a pen name, OR a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with during a blizzard.
First Comes Scandal by Julia Quinn
OR
Wild Cat by Tiffinie Helmer
OR
Snowstorm Desire by Alexia Wells
04. Hug Your Cat Day (June 4): 🐱Read a book with a hug or embrace on the cover, OR a book that features animals (shifters count!) in the storyline or on the cover, OR a book that makes you feel warm and cozy, like a hug.
Island Heat by Susan Kearney
OR
Say I Do in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk
OR
Fire In Her Eyes by Ruby Dixon
05. Best Friend Day (June 8): 👭Read a book that has best friends in the storyline, OR a friends to lovers romance OR a book with blue on the cover.
First Comes Scandal by Julia Quinn
OR
Cashmere and Camo by Erin Nicholas
OR
Minx by Julia Quinn
06. National Kissing Day (June 19): 💋Read a book with someone attractive on the cover, OR a book with a predominately pink/red cover, OR a book that includes the letters K I S S in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Smitten by the Brit by Melonie Johnson
OR
The Detective's 8 lb, 10 oz Surprise by Meg Maxwell
07. World Rainforest Day (June 22): 🌲Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover, OR a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way, OR a book published in 2017.
Starting Over at Blueberry Creek / Bonus Novella: Sealed With a Kiss by Annie Rains
OR
A Haven Point Beginning by RaeAnne Thayne
OR
A Creed In Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller
08. National Flip Flop Day (June 3): 👣Read a book with paws or feet visible on the cover, OR a book set in summer, OR a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date.
No Time to Explain by Kate Angell
OR
Her Summer with the Marine by Susan Meier
OR
Smitten by the Brit by Melonie Johnson
09. International Fairy (or Faery) Day (June 24): 🧚🏻♀️Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy, OR a book with a mischievous character (your interpretation), OR a book that makes you laugh.
Call It Magic by Janet Chapman
OR
Night of the Beast by Lisa Ladew
OR
Capturing Cara by S.E. Smith
OR
Theron Destiny by Rebecca Lorino Pond
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
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10/10...Completed June 301. Happy June Birthday! - Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health by William Davis June 20, 3 stars
2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: The Billionaire's Borrowed Baby by Janice Maynard June 8, 3 stars
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Tribute by Nora Roberts June 26, 5 stars
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: Cat on the Scent by Rita Mae Brown June 16, 3 stars
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Dead Men Don't Crochet by Betty Hechtman June 28, 3 stars
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: Straddling the Line by Sarah M. Anderson June 30, 2 stars
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: Dog Days by Jeff Kinney June 30, 4 stars
8. Flip Flop Day: Amazing Gracie by Sherryl Woods June 15, 4 stars
9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day:Faefever by Karen Marie Moning June 29, 5 stars
10. Reader's Choice: Would Like to Meet by Rachel Winters June 6, 4 stars
2020 June Monthly Challenge10/10 Completed
✔01.📆 Happy June Birthday! Alpha Night - 4⭐ - 06/09
✔02.📌 A book with the letter H in the title: Hidden - 3⭐ - 06/06
✔03. 📂 FAC Nora Roberts: Year One - 3⭐ - 06/04
✔04. 🐺 A book that features shifters: Steel's Edge - 5⭐ - 06/02
✔05. 💙 A book with blue on the cover: Dirty Charmer -3.5⭐ - 06/01
✔06. 💁♀️ A book with someone attractive on the cover: Queen Move - 3⭐ - 06/05
✔07. 1️⃣7️⃣ A book published in 2017: An Extraordinary Union - 5⭐ - 06/03
✔08. 🦵A book with feet visible on the cover: Then Came You - 3⭐ - 06/10
✔09. 🌠A paranormal/fantasy book: Second Grave on the Left - 3.5⭐ - 06/10
✔10. ⭐Reader's Choice - Sweep in Peace - 4.5⭐- 06/12
10/102020 June Monthly Challenge
1. Happy June Birthday! - BTW: By the Way, Lucy Lennox, 6/1
2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle:
Read a book with something sweet on the cover, OR a book with the letter H anywhere in the title, OR a book that makes you happy. Love for the Cold-Blooded, or The Part-Time Evil Minion's Guide to Accidentally Dating a Superhero, Alex Gabriel, 6/15
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts, Born in Fire, Nora Roberts, 6/2
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features animals (shifters count!) in the storyline or on the cover. The Furry Matchmaker, Lori Toland, 6/3
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Read a book with blue on the cover. Ready For Love, Stella Starling, 6/16
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day:
Read a book with a predominately pink/red cover Batteries Not Included, J.L. Merrow, 6/2
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: Read a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way Barbarian's Rescue, Ruby Dixon, 6/12
8. Flip Flop Day: Read a book set in summer Summer Lovin', Chrissy Munder, 6/12
9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy, OR a book with a mischievous character (your interpretation), OR a book that makes you laugh Nadine's Champion, Ruby Dixon, 6/5
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Found at the Bookstore, Christi Snow, 6/16
My spot! :)2020 June Monthly Challenge
2020 June Monthly Challenge Read 10/10 FINISHED!!!!
✔1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, OR read a book with black or white on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
The Masterpiece by Bonnie Dee finished 6/9/2020
✔2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: The Honeysuckle symbolizes Romance and Happiness. Honeysuckle derives its name from the edible sweet nectar obtainable from its tubular flowers.
Read a book with something sweet on the cover, OR a book with the letter H anywhere in the title, OR a book that makes you happy.
Throwing Hearts by N.R. Walker finished 6/16/2020
✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Read one book written by Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Nora Roberts' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list....
Link to J.D. Robb's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Nora Roberts:
* Nora Roberts is the bestselling author of more than 200 novels
* She is also the author of the futuristic suspense In Death series, under pen name J.D. Robb.
* She was born and lives in Maryland.
* She turned to writing when snowed in during a blizzard and published her first book in 1981.
You may also read a book set in Maryland or by an author who is from Maryland. You can also read any book published in the 1980s, OR a book shelved as suspense, OR a book that is written by an author who also has a pen name, OR a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with during a blizzard.
The Gentleman and the Rogue by Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon finished 6/13/2020
✔4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: If you're a cat lover, you can really appreciate the warm, cozy feeling you get when you curl up on a couch or chair, and hug your cat.
Read a book with a hug or embrace on the cover, OR a book that features animals (shifters count!) in the storyline or on the cover, OR a book that makes you feel warm and cozy, like a hug.
Golden Valley by Cardeno C. finished 6/3/2020
✔5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Best friends are very special people and they deserve to be celebrated. This is a day to really honour and cherish the relationship with your best friend.
Read a book that has best friends in the storyline, OR a friends to lovers romance OR a book with blue on the cover.
Marc Jillson & The Gazebo by Anyta Sunday finished 6/15/2020
✔6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: The objective of this very special day, is to appreciate and enjoy a kiss. So, go ahead and swap some spit today. Pucker up and give out a big, juicy kiss to anyone and everyone (ok, maybe wait until social distancing is over).
Read a book with someone attractive on the cover, OR a book with a predominately pink/red cover, OR a book that includes the letters K I S S in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Ask, Answer, Look, Kiss by Livia Frost finished 6/1/2020
✔7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: World Rainforest Day is a recently new special holiday. It was created in 2017 to raise awareness of the importance of rainforests around the world for the health of the Earth, and ultimately for your health, too. Rainforests are decreasing at an alarming rate. It is time to pay attention to this vital asset, and reverse the trend of shrinking rain forest areas.
Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover, OR a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way, OR a book published in 2017.
That Alien Feeling by Alessandra Hazard finished 6/2/2020
✔8. Flip Flop Day: Each year on the third Friday in June, it is National Flip Flop Day! Whether you call them thongs, plakkies, zories, sandals, clam diggers, slippers or flip flops - find them and wear them (though, maybe don't go outside if it's winter in your neck of the woods!)
Read a book with paws or feet visible on the cover, OR a book set in summer, OR a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date.
Grown-Up by Kim Fielding finished 6/10/2020
✔9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Fantasy, imagination and a little bit of pixie dust come together on June 24th in honour of these tiny supernatural creatures that have captivated myth and legend for generations. In Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie wrote that when the first baby laughed, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and that was the beginning of fairies.
Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy, OR a book with a mischievous character (your interpretation), OR a book that makes you laugh
The Dichotomy of Angels by N.R. Walker finished 6/6/2020
✔10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Mate by Piper Scott finished 6/5/2020
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Planned: 4/10Actual: 6/10
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Sea Swept (FAC)
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Fix Her Up (group of friends)
8. Flip Flop Day: Potent Pleasures (foot on cover)
10. Reader's Choice: The Guy on the Right
Books:
Read:
9/101. Read a book published in June, OR read a book with black or white on the cover - Jon's Crazy Head-Boppin' Mystery - Jun23 - 5*
2. Read a book that makes you happy. - Rival Princes - Jun21 - 5*
3. Read a book shelved as suspense - Slippery Creatures - Jun18 - 5*
4. Read a book that features animals (shifters count!) in the storyline - Down Under - Jun12 - 5*
5. Read a book with blue on the cover - Within the Mind - Jun12 - 4*
6. Read a book that includes the letters K I S S in the author's name, book title, or series title. - The Hitman's Guide to Staying Alive Despite Past Mistakes - Jun5 - 2*
7. Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover, OR a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way, OR a book published in 2017.
8. Read a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date. - Aurora Borealis - Jun7 - 5*
9. Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy - The Rising - Jun15 - 5*
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice - Pros & Cons of Desire - Jun27 - 3*
2020 June Monthly Challenges1/6/20 – 30/6/20
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1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, OR read a book with black or white on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: The Honeysuckle symbolizes Romance and Happiness. Honeysuckle derives its name from the edible sweet nectar obtainable from its tubular flowers.
Read a book with something sweet on the cover, OR a book with the letter H anywhere in the title, OR a book that makes you happy.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Read one book written by Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Nora Roberts' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list....
Link to J.D. Robb's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Nora Roberts:
* Nora Roberts is the bestselling author of more than 200 novels
* She is also the author of the futuristic suspense In Death series, under pen name J.D. Robb.
* She was born and lives in Maryland.
* She turned to writing when snowed in during a blizzard and published her first book in 1981.
You may also read a book set in Maryland or by an author who is from Maryland. You can also read any book published in the 1980s, OR a book shelved as suspense, OR a book that is written by an author who also has a pen name, OR a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with during a blizzard.
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: If you're a cat lover, you can really appreciate the warm, cozy feeling you get when you curl up on a couch or chair, and hug your cat.
Read a book with a hug or embrace on the cover, OR a book that features animals (shifters count!) in the storyline or on the cover, OR a book that makes you feel warm and cozy, like a hug.
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Best friends are very special people and they deserve to be celebrated. This is a day to really honour and cherish the relationship with your best friend.
Read a book that has best friends in the storyline, OR a friends to lovers romance OR a book with blue on the cover.
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: The objective of this very special day, is to appreciate and enjoy a kiss. So, go ahead and swap some spit today. Pucker up and give out a big, juicy kiss to anyone and everyone (ok, maybe wait until social distancing is over).
Read a book with someone attractive on the cover, OR a book with a predominately pink/red cover, OR a book that includes the letters K I S S in the author's name, book title, or series title.
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: World Rainforest Day is a recently new special holiday. It was created in 2017 to raise awareness of the importance of rainforests around the world for the health of the Earth, and ultimately for your health, too. Rainforests are decreasing at an alarming rate. It is time to pay attention to this vital asset, and reverse the trend of shrinking rain forest areas.
Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover, OR a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way, OR a book published in 2017.
8. Flip Flop Day: Each year on the third Friday in June, it is National Flip Flop Day! Whether you call them thongs, plakkies, zories, sandals, clam diggers, slippers or flip flops - find them and wear them (though, maybe don't go outside if it's winter in your neck of the woods!)
Read a book with paws or feet visible on the cover, OR a book set in summer, OR a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date.
9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Fantasy, imagination and a little bit of pixie dust come together on June 24th in honour of these tiny supernatural creatures that have captivated myth and legend for generations. In Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie wrote that when the first baby laughed, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and that was the beginning of fairies.
Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy, OR a book with a mischievous character (your interpretation), OR a book that makes you laugh
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
2020 June Monthly Challenge7/5 COMPLETED!!
🩱1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, OR read a book with black or white on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
Surrendering To Her General
by: Sadie Marks (06/01/20)🩱2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: The Honeysuckle symbolizes Romance and Happiness. Honeysuckle derives its name from the edible sweet nectar obtainable from its tubular flowers.
Read a book with something sweet on the cover, OR a book with the letter H anywhere in the title, OR a book that makes you happy.
The Punishment Tour
by: Sophie Kisker (06/04/20)3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Read one book written by Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Nora Roberts' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list....
Link to J.D. Robb's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Nora Roberts:
* Nora Roberts is the bestselling author of more than 200 novels
* She is also the author of the futuristic suspense In Death series, under pen name J.D. Robb.
* She was born and lives in Maryland.
* She turned to writing when snowed in during a blizzard and published her first book in 1981.
You may also read a book set in Maryland or by an author who is from Maryland. You can also read any book published in the 1980s, OR a book shelved as suspense, OR a book that is written by an author who also has a pen name, OR a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with during a blizzard.
🩱4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: If you're a cat lover, you can really appreciate the warm, cozy feeling you get when you curl up on a couch or chair, and hug your cat.
Read a book with a hug or embrace on the cover, OR a book that features animals (shifters count!) in the storyline or on the cover, OR a book that makes you feel warm and cozy, like a hug.
The Air He Breathes
by: Serena Akeroyd (06/04/20)5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Best friends are very special people and they deserve to be celebrated. This is a day to really honour and cherish the relationship with your best friend.
Read a book that has best friends in the storyline, OR a friends to lovers romance OR a book with blue on the cover.
🩱6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: The objective of this very special day, is to appreciate and enjoy a kiss. So, go ahead and swap some spit today. Pucker up and give out a big, juicy kiss to anyone and everyone (ok, maybe wait until social distancing is over).
Read a book with someone attractive on the cover, OR a book with a predominately pink/red cover, OR a book that includes the letters K I S S in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Becoming Lil' Mandy
by: Elsa Black (06/02/20)🩱7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: World Rainforest Day is a recently new special holiday. It was created in 2017 to raise awareness of the importance of rainforests around the world for the health of the Earth, and ultimately for your health, too. Rainforests are decreasing at an alarming rate. It is time to pay attention to this vital asset, and reverse the trend of shrinking rain forest areas.
Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover, OR a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way, OR a book published in 2017.
Shadow Walker
by: Allyson James (05/06/20)8. Flip Flop Day: Each year on the third Friday in June, it is National Flip Flop Day! Whether you call them thongs, plakkies, zories, sandals, clam diggers, slippers or flip flops - find them and wear them (though, maybe don't go outside if it's winter in your neck of the woods!)
Read a book with paws or feet visible on the cover, OR a book set in summer, OR a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date.
🩱9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Fantasy, imagination and a little bit of pixie dust come together on June 24th in honour of these tiny supernatural creatures that have captivated myth and legend for generations. In Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie wrote that when the first baby laughed, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and that was the beginning of fairies.
Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy, OR a book with a mischievous character (your interpretation), OR a book that makes you laugh.
Luna Touched
by: Belle Harper (06/01/20)🩱10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Dark Planet Warriors
by: Anna Carven (06/08/20)
2020 June Monthly Challenge10/10 Completed. Finish!!
1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June.
Joke's on You-Lani Lynn Vale 6/11
2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: The Honeysuckle symbolizes Romance and Happiness. Honeysuckle derives its name from the edible sweet nectar obtainable from its tubular flowers.
Read a book with the letter H anywhere in the title.
The Man I Can't Have-Shanora Williams 6/18
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Read a book shelved as suspense.
Mine to Protect-Kennedy L. Mitchell 6/03
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: If you're a cat lover, you can really appreciate the warm, cozy feeling you get when you curl up on a couch or chair, and hug your cat.
Read a book with a hug or embrace on the cover.
Enchanting Sebastian-Kristen Proby 6/08
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Best friends are very special people and they deserve to be celebrated. This is a day to really honour and cherish the relationship with your best friend.
Read a friends to lovers romance.
After All-Heidi McLaughlin 6/10
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: The objective of this very special day, is to appreciate and enjoy a kiss. So, go ahead and swap some spit today. Pucker up and give out a big, juicy kiss to anyone and everyone (ok, maybe wait until social distancing is over).
Read a book that includes the letters K I S S in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Kisses and Lies-T.L. Smith 6/14
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: World Rainforest Day is a recently new special holiday. It was created in 2017 to raise awareness of the importance of rainforests around the world for the health of the Earth, and ultimately for your health, too. Rainforests are decreasing at an alarming rate. It is time to pay attention to this vital asset, and reverse the trend of shrinking rain forest areas.
Read a book published in 2017.
The Gravity of Us-Brittainy C. Cherry 6/13
8. Flip Flop Day: Each year on the third Friday in June, it is National Flip Flop Day! Whether you call them thongs, plakkies, zories, sandals, clam diggers, slippers or flip flops - find them and wear them (though, maybe don't go outside if it's winter in your neck of the woods!)
Read a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date.
(12/30/19)
The Wives-Tarryn Fisher 6/05
9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Fantasy, imagination and a little bit of pixie dust come together on June 24th in honour of these tiny supernatural creatures that have captivated myth and legend for generations. In Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie wrote that when the first baby laughed, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and that was the beginning of fairies.
Read a book with a mischievous character (your interpretation).
Preppy: The Life & Death of Samuel Clearwater, Part Three-T.M. Frazier 6/12
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Invisible Love Letter-Callie Anderson 6/16
I'M IN!1. published in June - Just Jenny - Sandra Owens (2018) - 8 JUNE
2. the letter H anywhere in the title - Pitch Dark - A.M. Wilson - 1 JUNE
3. shelved as suspense - Winter Hawk - Rachel Grant - 9 JUNE
4. features animals - Firefighter Griffin - Zoe Chant - 2 JUNE
5. blue on the cover - Black Tie - Lynn Raye Harris - 3 JUNE
6. predominately pink cover - The Swedish Prince - Karina Halle - 4 JUNE
7. outdoor scene on the cover - The Dark Woods - Debra Webb - 7 JUNE
8. set in summer - Her Dream Come True - Jamie Wesley - 6 JUNE
9. paranormal/fantasy - Firefighter Sea Dragon - Zoe Chant - 6 JUNE
10. Reader's Choice - In Self Defense - Debra Webb - 2 JUNE
I'm in! Planning on all 10 since reading seems to be getting kind of back to normal. 😊
June Monthly ChallengeREAD: 10/10
✔ 1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, OR read a book with black or white on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
Stars & Stripes - Abigail Roux 6/9
✔ 2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: Read a book with something sweet on the cover, OR a book with the letter H anywhere in the title, OR a book that makes you happy.
Healer's Choice - Jory Strong 6/5
✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Read one book written by Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb, or any author with her first or last name. A book that is written by an author who also has a pen name, OR a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with during a blizzard.
Down Among the Sticks and Bones - Seanan McGuire (Mira Grant) 6/4
✔ 4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book with a hug or embrace on the cover, OR a book that features animals (shifters count!) in the storyline or on the cover, OR a book that makes you feel warm and cozy, like a hug.
Heir of the Dog -Judi McCoy (lots of dogs) 6/18
✔ 5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Read a book that has best friends in the storyline, OR a friends to lovers romance OR a book with blue on the cover.
Plaid and Plagiarism - Molly MacRae 6/6
✔ 6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: Read a book with someone attractive on the cover, OR a book with a predominately pink/red cover, OR a book that includes the letters K I S S in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Highland Dragon Rebel - Isabel Cooper 6/23
✔ 7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover, OR a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way, OR a book published in 2017.
Highland Dragon Warrior - Isabel Cooper (pub Sep 5, 2017) 6/17
✔ 8. Flip Flop Day: Read a book with paws or feet visible on the cover, OR a book set in summer, OR a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date.
Hunter - Jax (pub May 2, 2013) 6/9
✔ 9. June 24 is International Fairy Day: Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy, OR a book with a mischievous character (your interpretation), OR a book that makes you laugh
Smoke and Iron - Rachel Caine 6/13
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
A Map of Days - Ransom Riggs 6/12
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
2020 June Monthly Challenge5/5 romance
1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, OR read a book with black or white on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
Guarding the Amish Midwife by Dana R. Lynn 10 June; 4☆
2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: The Honeysuckle symbolizes Romance and Happiness. Honeysuckle derives its name from the edible sweet nectar obtainable from its tubular flowers.
Read a book with something sweet on the cover, OR a book with the letter H anywhere in the title, OR a book that makes you happy.
Cold Shot by Dani Pettrey 7 June; 5☆
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Read one book written by Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Maryland or by an author who is from Maryland. You can also read any book published in the 1980s, OR a book shelved as suspense, OR a book that is written by an author who also has a pen name, OR a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with during a blizzard.
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: If you're a cat lover, you can really appreciate the warm, cozy feeling you get when you curl up on a couch or chair, and hug your cat.
Read a book with a hug or embrace on the cover, OR a book that features animals (shifters count!) in the storyline or on the cover, OR a book that makes you feel warm and cozy, like a hug.
Texas K-9 Unit Christmas: Holiday Hero\Rescuing Christmas by Shirlee McCoy and Terri Reed 3 June; 4☆
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Best friends are very special people and they deserve to be celebrated. This is a day to really honour and cherish the relationship with your best friend.
Read a book that has best friends in the storyline, OR a friends to lovers romance OR a book with blue on the cover.
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: The objective of this very special day, is to appreciate and enjoy a kiss. So, go ahead and swap some spit today. Pucker up and give out a big, juicy kiss to anyone and everyone (ok, maybe wait until social distancing is over).
Read a book with someone attractive on the cover, OR a book with a predominately pink/red cover, OR a book that includes the letters K I S S in the author's name, book title, or series title.
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: World Rainforest Day is a recently new special holiday. It was created in 2017 to raise awareness of the importance of rainforests around the world for the health of the Earth, and ultimately for your health, too. Rainforests are decreasing at an alarming rate. It is time to pay attention to this vital asset, and reverse the trend of shrinking rain forest areas.
Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover, OR a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way, OR a book published in 2017.
Still Life by Dani Pettrey 15 June; 5☆
8. Flip Flop Day: Each year on the third Friday in June, it is National Flip Flop Day! Whether you call them thongs, plakkies, zories, sandals, clam diggers, slippers or flip flops - find them and wear them (though, maybe don't go outside if it's winter in your neck of the woods!)
Read a book with paws or feet visible on the cover, OR a book set in summer, OR a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date.
The Secret Cove in Croatia by Julie Caplin 18 June; 4 1/2☆
9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Fantasy, imagination and a little bit of pixie dust come together on June 24th in honour of these tiny supernatural creatures that have captivated myth and legend for generations. In Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie wrote that when the first baby laughed, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and that was the beginning of fairies.
Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy, OR a book with a mischievous character (your interpretation), OR a book that makes you laugh
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
I'm in!10/10 Read
🎇🎇🎇COMPLETE🎇🎇🎇
1. Happy June Birthday! - Published in June
Cheesy on the Eyes by Teagan Hunter. Published and Read 6.4.2020. ★★★★
2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle - H in the Title
Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren. Read 6.7.2020. ★★★★ 1/2
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Book by Nora Roberts
Under Currents by Nora Roberts. Read 6.1.2020. ★★★★ 1/2
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day - Hug/Embrace on the Cover
Next to You by Daisy Prescott. Read 6.4.2020. ★★★
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day - Friends to Lovers
Southern Storms by Brittainy Cherry. Read 6.13.2020. ★★★ 3/4
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day - Kiss in the Title
The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson. Read 6.7.2020. ★★★★
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day - Outdoor Scene on the Cover
Tattered by Devney Perry. Read 6.17.2020. ★★★★
8. Flip Flop Day - Set in Summer
Beach Read by Emily Henry. Read 6.14.2020. ★★★★★
9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day - Fantasy Book
The Beauty of Darkness by Mary E. Pearson. Read 6.11.2020. ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice
Winning Hollywood's Goodest Girl by Max Monroe. Read 6.16.2020. ★★★★
Read 10/101. Happy June Birthday. Read a book published in June, OR read a book with black or white on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl:
Your Neighborhood Vixen by Tarrah Anders 06/04
2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle. Read a book with something sweet on the cover, OR a book with the letter H anywhere in the title, OR a book that makes you happy:
The Score by Elle Kennedy- 06/10
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Read one book written by Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb, or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book set in Maryland or by an author who is from Maryland. You can also read any book published in the 1980s, OR a book shelved as suspense, OR a book that is written by an author who also has a pen name, OR a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with during a blizzard:
Sacred Sins-Nora Roberts 06/02
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day. Read a book with a hug or embrace on the cover, OR a book that features animals (shifters count!) in the storyline or on the cover, OR a book that makes you feel warm and cozy, like a hug:
Focused by Karla Sorensen- 06/11
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day. Read a book that has best friends in the storyline, OR a friends to lovers romance OR a book with blue on the cover:
The Guy on the Right by Kate Stewart- 06/08
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day. Read a book with someone attractive on the cover, OR a book with a predominately pink/red cover, OR a book that includes the letters K I S S in the author's name, book title, or series title:
Bad Billionaire by Julie Kriss- 06/14
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day. Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover, OR a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way, OR a book published in 2017:
It Ain't Me, Babe by Tillie Cole- 06/03
9. Flip Flop Day. Read a book with paws or feet visible on the cover, OR a book set in summer, OR a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date:
Tangled by Emma Chase 06/05
9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day. Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy, OR a book with a mischievous character (your interpretation), OR a book that makes you laugh:
Let's Get Textual by Teagan Hunter- 06/12
10. Reader's Choice
Release by Aly Martinez 06/06
COMPLETED!
Monthly Challenge ~ June 2020Read 10/10
1: Book published in June: A Laird to Remember Tammy Andresen 5☆ 9/6/20
2: Letter H in title: One Enchanted Christmas Heather Boyd 5☆ 9/6/20
3: Cuddle up with: A Cornish Christmas Reunion Laura Briggs 2.5☆ 28/6/20
4: Embrace on cover: To Hold a Lady's Secret Christi Caldwell 5☆ 28/6/20
5: Blue on cover: Lady Fiona's Tall, Dark Folly Cerise DeLand 4☆ 10/6/20
6: Letters KISS in title: The Kiss of Love Meara Platt 5☆ 22/6/20
7: Outdoor scene: A Scot to Keep Tammy Andresen 5☆ 7/6/20
8: Feet on cover: My Lady Compelled Shirl Anders 4☆ 12/6/20
9: Makes me laugh: Belle of the Ball Pam McCutcheon 5☆ 26/6/20
10: Readers Choice: When Only an Indecent Duke Will Do Tammy Andresen 3.5☆ 18/6/20
2020 June Monthly ChallengeRead 10/10 DONE!
1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June
More than Neighbors (Blackberry Bay #1) by Shannon Stacey 6/13/20 4stars2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: The Honeysuckle symbolizes Romance and Happiness. Honeysuckle derives its name from the edible sweet nectar obtainable from its tubular flowers.
Read a book with the letter H anywhere in the title
The Whole Package (Veteran Movers #1) by Marie Harte 6/2/20 4stars (H in Whole)3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Read one book written by Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Nora Roberts' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list....
Link to J.D. Robb's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Nora Roberts:
* Nora Roberts is the bestselling author of more than 200 novels
* She is also the author of the futuristic suspense In Death series, under pen name J.D. Robb.
* She was born and lives in Maryland.
* She turned to writing when snowed in during a blizzard and published her first book in 1981.
You may also read a book set in Maryland or by an author who is from Maryland. You can also read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with during a blizzard.
A Summer of Surprises (Seashell Cottage) by Judith Keim 6/15/20 5stars (set on a sunny beach in FL)4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: If you're a cat lover, you can really appreciate the warm, cozy feeling you get when you curl up on a couch or chair, and hug your cat.
Read a book with a hug or embrace on the cover, OR a book that makes you feel warm and cozy, like a hug.
Accidental Baby (Fake Marriage Romance #2) by Ajme Williams 6/6/20 4stars5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Best friends are very special people and they deserve to be celebrated. This is a day to really honour and cherish the relationship with your best friend.
Read a book with blue on the cover.
Fake Bride: A Fake Marriage Billionaire Romance (Forbidden First Times Book 2) by Sofia T Summers 6/8/20 4stars 6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: The objective of this very special day, is to appreciate and enjoy a kiss. So, go ahead and swap some spit today. Pucker up and give out a big, juicy kiss to anyone and everyone (ok, maybe wait until social distancing is over).
Read a book with someone attractive on the cover,
The Scoundrel's Bartered Bride by Virginia Heath 6/12/20 4.5stars7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: World Rainforest Day is a recently new special holiday. It was created in 2017 to raise awareness of the importance of rainforests around the world for the health of the Earth, and ultimately for your health, too. Rainforests are decreasing at an alarming rate. It is time to pay attention to this vital asset, and reverse the trend of shrinking rain forest areas.
Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover,
In the Dark with the Duke (Lost Lords of London, #2) by Christi Caldwell 6/7/20 4stars8. Flip Flop Day: Each year on the third Friday in June, it is National Flip Flop Day! Whether you call them thongs, plakkies, zories, sandals, clam diggers, slippers or flip flops - find them and wear them (though, maybe don't go outside if it's winter in your neck of the woods!)
Read a book set in summer
Summer at Firefly Beach (Firefly Beach #1) by Jenny Hale 6/10/20 4stars9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Fantasy, imagination and a little bit of pixie dust come together on June 24th in honour of these tiny supernatural creatures that have captivated myth and legend for generations. In Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie wrote that when the first baby laughed, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and that was the beginning of fairies.
Read a book with a mischievous character (your interpretation),
A Bride to Melt the Sheriff’s Iron Heart: A Historical Western Romance Novel by Melynda Carlyle 6/16/20 3stars (deputy Chris is always given Peter, the sheriff, a hard time but not maliciously more in fun)10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Tai Chi and Chai Tea (Auntie Clem's Bakery #11) by P.D. Workman 6/14/20 4stars
2020 June Monthly Challenge Read: 5/10
1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, OR read a book with black or white on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
🌟First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones
✔️2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: The Honeysuckle symbolizes Romance and Happiness. Honeysuckle derives its name from the edible sweet nectar obtainable from its tubular flowers.
Read a book with something sweet on the cover, OR a book with the letter H anywhere in the title, OR a book that makes you happy.
🌟The Inheritance by Rochelle Alers▪️6/17/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Read one book written by Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Nora Roberts' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list....
Link to J.D. Robb's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Nora Roberts:
* Nora Roberts is the bestselling author of more than 200 novels
* She is also the author of the futuristic suspense In Death series, under pen name J.D. Robb.
* She was born and lives in Maryland.
* She turned to writing when snowed in during a blizzard and published her first book in 1981.
You may also read a book set in Maryland or by an author who is from Maryland. You can also read any book published in the 1980s, OR a book shelved as suspense, OR a book that is written by an author who also has a pen name, OR a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with during a blizzard.
✔️4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: If you're a cat lover, you can really appreciate the warm, cozy feeling you get when you curl up on a couch or chair, and hug your cat.
Read a book with a hug or embrace on the cover, OR a book that features animals (shifters count!) in the storyline or on the cover, OR a book that makes you feel warm and cozy, like a hug.
🌟Rebel by Beverly Jenkins▪️6/7/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Best friends are very special people and they deserve to be celebrated. This is a day to really honour and cherish the relationship with your best friend.
Read a book that has best friends in the storyline, OR a friends to lovers romance OR a book with blue on the cover.
🌟Fearless Love by Donnia Marie
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: The objective of this very special day, is to appreciate and enjoy a kiss. So, go ahead and swap some spit today. Pucker up and give out a big, juicy kiss to anyone and everyone (ok, maybe wait until social distancing is over).
Read a book with someone attractive on the cover, OR a book with a predominately pink/red cover, OR a book that includes the letters K I S S in the author's name, book title, or series title.
🌟The Royal We by Heather Cocks
✔️7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: World Rainforest Day is a recently new special holiday. It was created in 2017 to raise awareness of the importance of rainforests around the world for the health of the Earth, and ultimately for your health, too. Rainforests are decreasing at an alarming rate. It is time to pay attention to this vital asset, and reverse the trend of shrinking rain forest areas.
Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover, OR a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way, OR a book published in 2017.
🌟Perfect Rhythm by Jae(Sept. 2017)▪️6/5/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
8. Flip Flop Day: Each year on the third Friday in June, it is National Flip Flop Day! Whether you call them thongs, plakkies, zories, sandals, clam diggers, slippers or flip flops - find them and wear them (though, maybe don't go outside if it's winter in your neck of the woods!)
Read a book with paws or feet visible on the cover, OR a book set in summer, OR a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date.
🌟How to Howl at the Moon by Eli Easton
✔️9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Fantasy, imagination and a little bit of pixie dust come together on June 24th in honour of these tiny supernatural creatures that have captivated myth and legend for generations. In Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie wrote that when the first baby laughed, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and that was the beginning of fairies.
Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy, OR a book with a mischievous character (your interpretation), OR a book that makes you laugh
🌟Courting Carolina by Janet Chapman▪️6/12/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
🌟I've Got You Under My Skin by Mary Higgins Clark▪️6/3/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2020 June Monthly ChallengeTimeframe: 6/1/20 to 6/30/20
10/10
1. Happy June Birthday! - Black on the cover - The Match Disaster by Latesha Kellam - 6/6/20 ♥♥
2. Flower of the Month – Honeysuckle - Letter H anywhere in the title - Cold Heart, Warm Cowboy by Caitlin Crews - 6/8/20 ♥♥♥♥
H in Heart
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb - Written by Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb - Dark in Death by J.D. Robb - 6/12/20 ♥♥♥♥♥
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day - Features animals (shifters count!) - Magic Shifts by Ilona Andrews - 6/30/20 ♥♥♥♥♥
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Has best friends in the storyline - The Daring Ladies of Lowell by Kate Alcott - 6/4/20 ♥♥♥
This book is all about best friends—and one woman’s efforts to get justice for her friend.
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day – Someone attractive on the cover - Nobody But You by Jill Shalvis - 6/14/20 ♥♥♥♥
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day - Outdoor scene on the cover - No Place Like You by Emma Douglas - 6/2/20 ♥♥♥♥
8. Flip Flop Day - With a 3 anywhere in the published date - 13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson - 6/11/20 ♥♥♥♥
Pub 8/23/05
9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day - Shelved paranormal/fantasy - Storm Front by Jim Butcher - 6/15/20 ♥♥♥♥
Fantasy – 10,158 users, Fantasy/Paranormal – 1,468 users
10. Reader's Choice - Any book - The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde - 6/18/20 ♥♥♥
*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 6/30/20******
2020 June Monthly Challenge1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, OR read a book with black or white on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: The Honeysuckle symbolizes Romance and Happiness. Honeysuckle derives its name from the edible sweet nectar obtainable from its tubular flowers.
Read a book with something sweet on the cover, OR a book with the letter H anywhere in the title, OR a book that makes you happy.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Read one book written by Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb, or any author with her first or last name.
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: If you're a cat lover, you can really appreciate the warm, cozy feeling you get when you curl up on a couch or chair, and hug your cat.
Read a book with a hug or embrace on the cover, OR a book that features animals (shifters count!) in the storyline or on the cover, OR a book that makes you feel warm and cozy, like a hug.
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Best friends are very special people and they deserve to be celebrated. This is a day to really honour and cherish the relationship with your best friend.
Read a book that has best friends in the storyline, OR a friends to lovers romance OR a book with blue on the cover.
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: The objective of this very special day, is to appreciate and enjoy a kiss. So, go ahead and swap some spit today. Pucker up and give out a big, juicy kiss to anyone and everyone (ok, maybe wait until social distancing is over).
Read a book with someone attractive on the cover, OR a book with a predominately pink/red cover, OR a book that includes the letters K I S S in the author's name, book title, or series title.
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: World Rainforest Day is a recently new special holiday. It was created in 2017 to raise awareness of the importance of rainforests around the world for the health of the Earth, and ultimately for your health, too. Rainforests are decreasing at an alarming rate. It is time to pay attention to this vital asset, and reverse the trend of shrinking rain forest areas.
Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover, OR a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way, OR a book published in 2017.
8. Flip Flop Day: Each year on the third Friday in June, it is National Flip Flop Day! Whether you call them thongs, plakkies, zories, sandals, clam diggers, slippers or flip flops - find them and wear them (though, maybe don't go outside if it's winter in your neck of the woods!)
Read a book with paws or feet visible on the cover, OR a book set in summer, OR a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date.
9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Fantasy, imagination and a little bit of pixie dust come together on June 24th in honour of these tiny supernatural creatures that have captivated myth and legend for generations. In Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie wrote that when the first baby laughed, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and that was the beginning of fairies.
Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy, OR a book with a mischievous character (your interpretation), OR a book that makes you laugh
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
2020 June Monthly ChallengeProgress: 6/10
1. Happy June Birthday!
Read a book published in June
Teardrop Shot by Tijan 6/17/20 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle
Read a book with the letter H anywhere in the title
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo 6/18/20 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Read one book written by Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb
Courting Catherine by Nora Roberts
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day:
Read a book with a hug or embrace on the cover
A Simple Case of Seduction by Adele Clee
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day:
Read a book with blue on the cover
Close by Laurelin Paige 6/17/20 ⭐️⭐️
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day:
Read a book with a predominately pink/red cover
Shame on Me by Tara Sivec 6/9/20 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day:
Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover
Say You Still Love Me by K.A. Tucker 6/18/20 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
8. Flip Flop Day:
Read a book with paws or feet visible on the cove
Somewhere Only We Know by Maurene Goo 6/4/20 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day:
Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones 6/22/20 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Count me in!1/10 Read
1. Happy June Birthday!
2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day
6/13/206. June 19 is National Kissing Day
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day
8. Flip Flop Day
9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day
10. Reader's Choice
. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, OR read a book with black or white on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: The Honeysuckle symbolizes Romance and Happiness. Honeysuckle derives its name from the edible sweet nectar obtainable from its tubular flowers.
Read a book with something sweet on the cover, OR a book with the letter H anywhere in the title, OR a book that makes you happy.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Read one book written by Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Nora Roberts' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list....
Link to J.D. Robb's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Nora Roberts:
* Nora Roberts is the bestselling author of more than 200 novels
* She is also the author of the futuristic suspense In Death series, under pen name J.D. Robb.
* She was born and lives in Maryland.
* She turned to writing when snowed in during a blizzard and published her first book in 1981.
You may also read a book set in Maryland or by an author who is from Maryland. You can also read any book published in the 1980s, OR a book shelved as suspense, OR a book that is written by an author who also has a pen name, OR a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with during a blizzard.
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: If you're a cat lover, you can really appreciate the warm, cozy feeling you get when you curl up on a couch or chair, and hug your cat.
Read a book with a hug or embrace on the cover, OR a book that features animals (shifters count!) in the storyline or on the cover, OR a book that makes you feel warm and cozy, like a hug.
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Best friends are very special people and they deserve to be celebrated. This is a day to really honour and cherish the relationship with your best friend.
Read a book that has best friends in the storyline, OR a friends to lovers romance OR a book with blue on the cover.
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: The objective of this very special day, is to appreciate and enjoy a kiss. So, go ahead and swap some spit today. Pucker up and give out a big, juicy kiss to anyone and everyone (ok, maybe wait until social distancing is over).
Read a book with someone attractive on the cover, OR a book with a predominately pink/red cover, OR a book that includes the letters K I S S in the author's name, book title, or series title.
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: World Rainforest Day is a recently new special holiday. It was created in 2017 to raise awareness of the importance of rainforests around the world for the health of the Earth, and ultimately for your health, too. Rainforests are decreasing at an alarming rate. It is time to pay attention to this vital asset, and reverse the trend of shrinking rain forest areas.
Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover, OR a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way, OR a book published in 2017.
8. Flip Flop Day: Each year on the third Friday in June, it is National Flip Flop Day! Whether you call them thongs, plakkies, zories, sandals, clam diggers, slippers or flip flops - find them and wear them (though, maybe don't go outside if it's winter in your neck of the woods!)
Read a book with paws or feet visible on the cover, OR a book set in summer, OR a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date.
9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Fantasy, imagination and a little bit of pixie dust come together on June 24th in honour of these tiny supernatural creatures that have captivated myth and legend for generations. In Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie wrote that when the first baby laughed, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and that was the beginning of fairies.
Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy, OR a book with a mischievous character (your interpretation), OR a book that makes you laugh
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
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2020 June Monthly ChallengeCompleted 10/10
✔️1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June
Unbreak My Heart by Lorelei James - 04/06/2020✔️2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: Read a book that makes you happy
Badger to the Bone by Shelly Laurenston - 02/06/2020✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Read one book written by Nora Roberts
Of Blood and Bone by Nora Roberts - 05/06/2020✔️4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day:
Read a book that features animals in the storyline (cat familiar)
Halfway There by Eve Langlais - 03/06/2020✔️5. June 8th is Best Friend Day:
Read a book that has best friends in the storyline
My Love Lies Bleeding by Alyxandra Harvey - 07/06/2020✔️6. June 19 is National Kissing Day:
Read a book that includes the letters K I S S in the book title
The Rise of Magicks by Nora Roberts - 06/06/2020✔️7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day:
Read a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way
Lady Osbaldestone’s Plum Puddings by Stephanie Laurens - 07/06/2020✔️8. Flip Flop Day:
Read a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date (27/03/2007)
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews - 07/06/2020✔️9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy
At Death's Door by Sherrilyn Kenyon - 02/06/2020✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young - 10/06/2020
2/101. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June
Take a Hint, Dani Brown
2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: Read a book with something sweet on the cover, OR a book with the letter H anywhere in the title, OR a book that makes you happy.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Read one book written by Nora Roberts.
Table For Two
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features animals (shifters count!) in the storyline or on the cover.
Alpha Night
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Read a book that has best friends in the storyline, OR a friends to lovers romance OR a book with blue on the cover.
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: Read a book with a predominately pink/red cover.
The Shadow Warrior by Ann Anguirre
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover.
The Duke and I
8. Flip Flop Day: Read a book with paws or feet visible on the cover, OR a book set in summer.
Suddenly One Summer
P.S. I Like You
9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy.
The Cruel Prince
A Curse So Dark and Lonely
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Girl Gone Viral by Alisha Rai
2020 June Monthly Challenge10/10 read - Finished 6/28/20!!
1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, OR read a book with black or white on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl. The Girl in the Love Song by Emma Scott - 6/5/20 (5*)
2. Flower of the Month - Read a book with something sweet on the cover, OR a book with the letter H anywhere in the title, OR a book that makes you happy.The Second Home by Christina Clancy - 6/12/20 (4*)
3. A book that would be perfect to cuddle up with during a blizzard.
Fight or Flight by Samantha Young - 6/28/20 (4*)
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book with a hug or embrace on the cover, OR a book that features animals (shifters count!) in the storyline or on the cover, OR a book that makes you feel warm and cozy, like a hug. Absolution by Autumn Grace - 6/18/20 (4*)
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Read a book that has best friends in the storyline, OR a friends to lovers romance OR a book with blue on the cover. The Song of David by Amy Harmon - 6/10/20 (5*)
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: Read a book with someone attractive on the cover, OR a book with a predominately pink/red cover, OR a book that includes the letters K I S S in the author's name, book title, or series title. You’re the Reason by J. Nathan - 6/18/20 (4 1/2*)
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day:Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover, OR a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way, OR a book published in 2017. Disgraceful by Autumn Grey - 6/17/20 (4*)
8. Flip Flop Day: Read a book with paws or feet visible on the cover, OR a book set in summer, OR a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date. Counts of Eight by Brynn Ford - 6/22/20 (4*)
9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy, OR a book with a mischievous character (your interpretation), OR a book that makes you laugh. The Fiery Crown by Jeffe Kennedy - 6/6/20 (4*)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. When You Wish Upon a Rogue by Anna Bennett - 6/1/20 (4*)
June Monthly Challenge 10/101. Published in June - Classified (29.06.20) 4★
2. 'H' Anywhere in Title - Hat Trick (14.06.20) 5★ MM
3. FAC Nora Roberts - The Search (28.06.20) 5★
4. Hug on Cover - Beyond the Bases (05.06.20) 3★
5. Blue on Cover - Number Neighbors (01.06.20) 3.5★
6. Pink/Red Cover - Weekend Wife (07.06.20) 3★
7. Outdoor Scene on Cover - Where the Blame Lies (11.06.20) barely 2★
8. Set in Summer - Summer Fling: A Sexy Summer Anthology (09.06.20) 4★
9. LOL Book - Catastrophe Queen (19.06.20) 3★
10. Reader's Choice - Riot House (08.06.20) 4★
June Monthly ChallengeDuration: 1 - 30 June
Read: 10/10
2020 June Monthly Challenge
1. Read a book published in June Just a Bit Ruthless 6/5
2. Read a book with the letter H anywhere in the title Of Sunlight and Stardust 6/4
3. Read a book shelved as suspense Cold Wicked Lies 6/2
4. Read a book with a hug or embrace on the cover, OR a book that features animals (shifters count!) Chasing Fate 6/3
5. Read a book that has best friends in the storyline, OR a friends to lovers romance OR a book with blue on the cover. Sadistic Sherlock 6/13
6. Read a book with someone attractive on the cover, OR a book that includes the letters K I S S in the author's name, book title, or series title. Sanctuary Found 6/2
7. Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover, OR a book published in 2017. Snowblind 6/7
8. Read a book with paws or feet visible on the cover, OR a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date. Deadly Dorian 6/4
9. Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy, Wolf Lost 6/6
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice Alpha Night 6/11
2020 June Monthly ChallengeJune 1st-June 31st
7/10
1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, OR read a book with black or white on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
Read a book with something sweet on the cover, OR a book with the letter H anywhere in the title, OR a book that makes you happy.
Love à la Mode (sweet on cover)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Read one book written by Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Nora Roberts' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list....
Link to J.D. Robb's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Nora Roberts:
* Nora Roberts is the bestselling author of more than 200 novels
* She is also the author of the futuristic suspense In Death series, under pen name J.D. Robb.
* She was born and lives in Maryland.
* She turned to writing when snowed in during a blizzard and published her first book in 1981.
You may also read a book set in Maryland or by an author who is from Maryland. You can also read any book published in the 1980s, OR a book shelved as suspense, OR a book that is written by an author who also has a pen name, OR a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with during a blizzard.
Read a book with a hug or embrace on the cover, OR a book that features animals (shifters count!) in the storyline or on the cover, OR a book that makes you feel warm and cozy, like a hug.
Read a book that has best friends in the storyline, OR a friends to lovers romance OR a book with blue on the cover.
Read a book with someone attractive on the cover, OR a book with a predominately pink/red cover, OR a book that includes the letters K I S S in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover, OR a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way, OR a book published in 2017.
8. Flip Flop Day: Each year on the third Friday in June, it is National Flip Flop Day! Whether you call them thongs, plakkies, zories, sandals, clam diggers, slippers or flip flops - find them and wear them (though, maybe don't go outside if it's winter in your neck of the woods!)
Read a book with paws or feet visible on the cover, OR a book set in summer, OR a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date.
Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy, OR a book with a mischievous character (your interpretation), OR a book that makes you laugh
The Elite (fantasy)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Before You Say I Do
Count me in! :)Read: 5 / 5
✅1. Happy June Birthday!
🛠 Read a book published in June, OR read a book with black or white on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
Fix Her Up Read: 06/20/20, Rating: 4 (Published June 2019)
2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle:
🛠 Read a book with something sweet on the cover, OR a book with the letter H anywhere in the title, OR a book that makes you happy.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb
🛠 Read one book written by Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Maryland or by an author who is from Maryland. You can also read any book published in the 1980s, OR a book shelved as suspense, OR a book that is written by an author who also has a pen name, OR a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with during a blizzard.
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day
🛠 Read a book with a hug or embrace on the cover, OR a book that features animals (shifters count!) in the storyline or on the cover, OR a book that makes you feel warm and cozy, like a hug.
✅5. June 8th is Best Friend Day
🛠 Read a book that has best friends in the storyline, OR a friends to lovers romance OR a book with blue on the cover.
Bringing Down the Duke Read: 06/25/20, Rating: 4 (blue on cover)
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day
🛠 Read a book with someone attractive on the cover, OR a book with a predominately pink/red cover, OR a book that includes the letters K I S S in the author's name, book title, or series title.
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day
🛠 Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover, OR a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way, OR a book published in 2017.
✅8. Flip Flop Day
🛠 Read a book with paws or feet visible on the cover, OR a book set in summer, OR a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date.
A Week at the Shore Read: 06/12/20, Rating: 4 (set in summer
✅9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day
🛠 Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy, OR a book with a mischievous character (your interpretation), OR a book that makes you laugh
The Worst Best Man Read: 06/30/20, Rating: 4 (makes you laugh)
✅10. Reader's Choice
🛠 Read any book of your choice.
Beautiful Disaster Read: 06/21/20, Rating: 4
I'm in0/10
1. Happy June Birthday!
😎Read a book published in June, OR read a book with black or white on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: The Honeysuckle symbolizes Romance and Happiness. Honeysuckle derives its name from the edible sweet nectar obtainable from its tubular flowers.
😎Read a book with something sweet on the cover, OR a book with the letter H anywhere in the title, OR a book that makes you happy.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb:
😎Read one book written by Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb, or any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Nora Roberts:
* Nora Roberts is the bestselling author of more than 200 novels
* She is also the author of the futuristic suspense In Death series, under pen name J.D. Robb.
* She was born and lives in Maryland.
* She turned to writing when snowed in during a blizzard and published her first book in 1981.
😎You may also read a book set in Maryland or by an author who is from Maryland. You can also read any book published in the 1980s, OR a book shelved as suspense, OR a book that is written by an author who also has a pen name, OR a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with during a blizzard.
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: If you're a cat lover, you can really appreciate the warm, cozy feeling you get when you curl up on a couch or chair, and hug your cat.
😎Read a book with a hug or embrace on the cover, OR a book that features animals (shifters count!) in the storyline or on the cover, OR a book that makes you feel warm and cozy, like a hug.
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Best friends are very special people and they deserve to be celebrated. This is a day to really honour and cherish the relationship with your best friend.
😎Read a book that has best friends in the storyline, OR a friends to lovers romance OR a book with blue on the cover.
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: The objective of this very special day, is to appreciate and enjoy a kiss. So, go ahead and swap some spit today. Pucker up and give out a big, juicy kiss to anyone and everyone (ok, maybe wait until social distancing is over).
😎Read a book with someone attractive on the cover, OR a book with a predominately pink/red cover, OR a book that includes the letters K I S S in the author's name, book title, or series title.
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: World Rainforest Day is a recently new special holiday. It was created in 2017 to raise awareness of the importance of rainforests around the world for the health of the Earth, and ultimately for your health, too. Rainforests are decreasing at an alarming rate. It is time to pay attention to this vital asset, and reverse the trend of shrinking rain forest areas.
😎Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover, OR a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way, OR a book published in 2017.
8. Flip Flop Day: Each year on the third Friday in June, it is National Flip Flop Day! Whether you call them thongs, plakkies, zories, sandals, clam diggers, slippers or flip flops - find them and wear them (though, maybe don't go outside if it's winter in your neck of the woods!)
😎Read a book with paws or feet visible on the cover, OR a book set in summer, OR a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date.
9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Fantasy, imagination and a little bit of pixie dust come together on June 24th in honour of these tiny supernatural creatures that have captivated myth and legend for generations. In Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie wrote that when the first baby laughed, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and that was the beginning of fairies.
😎Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy, OR a book with a mischievous character (your interpretation), OR a book that makes you laugh
10. Reader's Choice:
😎Read any book of your choice.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2020 June Monthly Challenge - DONE ✔😊Planned - 10/10
Actual - 10/10
✔1. Happy June Birthday! - Hurricanes in Paradise pearl on cover
completed 6/1✔2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: "H" in the title Hitched completed 6/2
✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Brotherhood in Death by JD Robb completed 6/4
✔4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day:Alpha Fated shapeshifter/ animal on cover
completed 6/6✔5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: The Play tagged friends-to-lovers https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
completed 6/9
✔6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: Divorced, Desperate and Delicious pink cover
completed 6/5✔7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: Cowboy and His Runaway Outdoor scene
completed 6/6✔8. Flip Flop Day: Beach Town - set in summer completed 6/11
✔9. June 24 is International Fairy Day: A Quick Bite - shelved paranormal romance completed 6/16
✔10. Reader's Choice: Even the Score completed 6/9
2020 June Monthly Challenge1 June to 30 June 2020
4/10 Completed
1. Happy June Birthday! - The Exiled Prince by Jeana E. Mann (13/6/2020)
2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: The Naked Truth by Vi Keeland
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: The Witness by Nora Roberts
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: Best Friends by Laurann Dohner (20/6/2020)
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Book Boyfriend by Claire Kingsley
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: Hollywood Playboy by Natasha Madison (7/6/2020)
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: Hard Play by Sheryl Nantus
8. Flip Flop Day: Shine Not Burn by Elle Casey (28/6/2020)
9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Silver Skin by D.L. McDermott
10. Reader's Choice: Hard as You Can by Laura Kaye
2020 June Monthly ChallengeCompleted: 10/10
1. Happy June Birthday! Forbidden Lust by Karen Booth 6/18
2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: Southern Chance by Natasha Madison 6/2
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb:
Carolina Moon by Nora Roberts 6/6
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: Smooth-Talking Cowboy by Maisey Yates 6/13
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: All He Ever Dreamed by Shannon Stacey 6/15
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: Seek by Mia Sheridan 6/4
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: A Merciful Death by Kendra Elliot 6/5
8. Flip Flop Day: Summer on Moonlight Bay by Hope Ramsay 6/7
9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: The Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley 6/3
10. Reader's Choice: The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams 6/17
June Monthly Challenge
June 2020
My Monthly Challenge (msg 43)
10 of 10 Completed
✔1. Happy June Birthday!
🍬Read a book published in June
🍬Better Homes and Hauntings ~ 06.10 ★★★★
✔2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle
🍬Read a book with something sweet on the cover
🍬Peachy Flippin' Keen ~ 06.01 ★★★
✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb
🍬Read one book written by Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb
🍬Obsession in Death ~ 06.08 ★★★★
✔4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day
🍬Read a book that features animals (shifters count!)
🍬Bound in Death ~ 06.05 ★★★
✔5. June 8th is Best Friend Day
🍬Read a book with blue on the cover
🍬Wild Montana Sky ~ 06.04 ★★★
✔6. June 19 is National Kissing Day
🍬Read a book with the letters K I S S in the book title
🍬About That Kiss ~ 06.21 ★★★★
✔7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day
🍬Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover
🍬Gone Tropical ~ 06.26 ★★★
✔8. Flip Flop Day
🍬Read a book with paws or feet visible on the cover
🍬Inconvenient Wife ~ 06.13 ★★★★
✔9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day
🍬Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy
🍬Nice Dragons Finish Last ~ 06.25 ★★★
✔10. Reader's Choice
🍬Read any book of your choice
🍬A Royal Pain ~ 06.27 ★★★★
2020 June Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10
✔ 1. Happy June Birthday!:
The Bad Boy of Redemption Ranch by Maisey Yates
📖 June 17th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle:
The Highlander Who Protected Me by Vanessa Kelly
🎧 June 13th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐
✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge:
Please See Us by Caitlin Mullen
🎧 June 17th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔ 4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day:
Wilde in Love by Eloisa James
🎧 June 2nd, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔ 5. June 8th is Best Friend Day:
A Highlander Walks into a Bar by Laura Trentham
🎧 June 19th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 6. June 19 is National Kissing Day:
The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn
🎧 June 6th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day:
The Aussie Next Door by Stefanie London
🎧 June 5th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 8. Flip Flop Day:
Home with You by Liza Kendall
📖 June 14th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔ 9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day:
The Waffle House on the Pier by Tilly Tennant
📖 June 28th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔10. Reader's Choice:
Shadows in the Night by Heather Graham
🎧 June 30th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
Completed: 10/10
✔ 1. Happy June Birthday!:
The Bad Boy of Redemption Ranch by Maisey Yates
📖 June 17th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle:
The Highlander Who Protected Me by Vanessa Kelly
🎧 June 13th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐
✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge:
Please See Us by Caitlin Mullen
🎧 June 17th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔ 4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day:
Wilde in Love by Eloisa James
🎧 June 2nd, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔ 5. June 8th is Best Friend Day:
A Highlander Walks into a Bar by Laura Trentham
🎧 June 19th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 6. June 19 is National Kissing Day:
The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn
🎧 June 6th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day:
The Aussie Next Door by Stefanie London
🎧 June 5th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 8. Flip Flop Day:
Home with You by Liza Kendall
📖 June 14th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔ 9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day:
The Waffle House on the Pier by Tilly Tennant
📖 June 28th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔10. Reader's Choice:
Shadows in the Night by Heather Graham
🎧 June 30th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
10/101. Happy June Birthday!
😎Read a book published in June, OR read a book with black or white on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
Temporary Dad - Lynne Marshall (Independently Published - June 2020) - June 4
2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: The Honeysuckle symbolizes Romance and Happiness. Honeysuckle derives its name from the edible sweet nectar obtainable from its tubular flowers.
😎Read a book with something sweet on the cover, OR a book with the letter H anywhere in the title, OR a book that makes you happy.
Operation Second Chance - Justine Davis (HRS #2089 - May 2020) - June 24
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb:
😎Read one book written by Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb, or any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Nora Roberts:
* Nora Roberts is the bestselling author of more than 200 novels
* She is also the author of the futuristic suspense In Death series, under pen name J.D. Robb.
* She was born and lives in Maryland.
* She turned to writing when snowed in during a blizzard and published her first book in 1981.
😎You may also read a book set in Maryland or by an author who is from Maryland. You can also read any book published in the 1980s, OR a book shelved as suspense, OR a book that is written by an author who also has a pen name, OR a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with during a blizzard.
Irish ThoroughbredIrish Thoroughbred - Nora Roberts (SR #81 - May 1981) - June 24
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: If you're a cat lover, you can really appreciate the warm, cozy feeling you get when you curl up on a couch or chair, and hug your cat.
😎Read a book with a hug or embrace on the cover, OR a book that features animals (shifters count!) in the storyline or on the cover, OR a book that makes you feel warm and cozy, like a hug.
The Love We Keep - Toni Blake (HQN - Feb 2020) (embrace) - June 11
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Best friends are very special people and they deserve to be celebrated. This is a day to really honour and cherish the relationship with your best friend.
😎Read a book that has best friends in the storyline, OR a friends to lovers romance OR a book with blue on the cover.
The SEAL's Pregnant Ex - Leslie North (Amazon - May 2020) (blue on the cover) - June 2
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: The objective of this very special day, is to appreciate and enjoy a kiss. So, go ahead and swap some spit today. Pucker up and give out a big, juicy kiss to anyone and everyone (ok, maybe wait until social distancing is over).
😎Read a book with someone attractive on the cover, OR a book with a predominately pink/red cover, OR a book that includes the letters K I S S in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Date of a Lifetime - Lynne Marshall (HSE #2759 - Apr 2020) - June 24
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: World Rainforest Day is a recently new special holiday. It was created in 2017 to raise awareness of the importance of rainforests around the world for the health of the Earth, and ultimately for your health, too. Rainforests are decreasing at an alarming rate. It is time to pay attention to this vital asset, and reverse the trend of shrinking rain forest areas.
😎Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover, OR a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way, OR a book published in 2017.
Duchesses in Disguise: A Regency novella Anthology - Grace Burrowes, Susanna Ives, Emily Greenwood (Grace Burrowes Publishing - Mar 2017) - June 9
8. Flip Flop Day: Each year on the third Friday in June, it is National Flip Flop Day! Whether you call them thongs, plakkies, zories, sandals, clam diggers, slippers or flip flops - find them and wear them (though, maybe don't go outside if it's winter in your neck of the woods!)
😎Read a book with paws or feet visible on the cover, OR a book set in summer, OR a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date.
A Hero Comes Home - Sandra Hill (HarperCollins - Feb 2020) (summer) - June 12
9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Fantasy, imagination and a little bit of pixie dust come together on June 24th in honour of these tiny supernatural creatures that have captivated myth and legend for generations. In Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie wrote that when the first baby laughed, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and that was the beginning of fairies.
😎Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy, OR a book with a mischievous character (your interpretation), OR a book that makes you laugh
The Beachcomber’s Buccaneer Bounty - Kerry Evelyn (CPC Publishing - June 2020) - June 12
10. Reader's Choice:
😎Read any book of your choice.
The Wolf and the Dove - Kathleen Woodiwiss (Avon - Mar 1974) - June 1
2020 June Monthly Challenge10/10 Completed
Finished!!!
1. Happy June Birthday!
Completed 6/19/20⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle:
Completed 6/22/20⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb:
Completed 6/17/20⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day:
Completed 6/9/20⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5. June 8th is Best Friend Day:
Completed 6/13/20⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️6. June 19 is National Kissing Day:
Completed 6/23/20⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day:
Completed 6/21/20⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️8. Flip Flop Day:
Completed 6/24/20⭐️⭐️⭐️9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day:
Completed 6/12/20⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️10. Reader's Choice:
Completed 6/3/20⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2020 June Monthly ChallengeRead: 6/7
1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June or read a book with black or white on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: Read a book with the letter H anywhere in the title.
Bad NigHt Stand - Elise Faber 6-6-20
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Read one book written by Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb, or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book set in Maryland or by an author who is from Maryland. You can also read any book published in the 1980s, OR a book shelved as suspense, OR a book that is written by an author who also has a pen name, OR a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with during a blizzard.
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features animals (shifters count!) in the storyline.
The Baby Shift: North Dakota - Becca Fanning 6-7-20
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Read a book that has best friends in the storyline, OR a friends to lovers romance OR a book with blue on the cover.
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: Read a book with someone attractive on the cover.
Divorced Single Mom - Hattie Black 6-3-207. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: Read a book published in 2017.
An Unexpected Match: A Sweet Military Romance (Feb. 27, 2020) - Tangela Ellis 6-4-20
8. Flip Flop Day: Each year on the third Friday in June, it is National Flip Flop Day! Read a book with feet visible on the cover.
Online Dating - Mika Jolie 6-7-209. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy, OR a book with a mischievous character (your interpretation), OR a book that makes you laugh.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Claimed by a Steele - Brenda Jackson 6-3-20
2020 June Monthly ChallengeTimeframe: 6/1/20 to 6/30/20
1/5
1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book with black or white on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
The Stranger by Albert Camus,06/12/20 ***
2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: The Honeysuckle symbolizes Romance and Happiness. Honeysuckle derives its name from the edible sweet nectar obtainable from its tubular flowers.
Read a book with something sweet on the cover, OR a book with the letter H anywhere in the title, OR a book that makes you happy.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Read one book written by Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Nora Roberts' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list....
Link to J.D. Robb's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Nora Roberts:
* Nora Roberts is the bestselling author of more than 200 novels
* She is also the author of the futuristic suspense In Death series, under pen name J.D. Robb.
* She was born and lives in Maryland.
* She turned to writing when snowed in during a blizzard and published her first book in 1981.
You may also read a book set in Maryland or by an author who is from Maryland. You can also read any book published in the 1980s, OR a book shelved as suspense, OR a book that is written by an author who also has a pen name, OR a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with during a blizzard.
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: If you're a cat lover, you can really appreciate the warm, cozy feeling you get when you curl up on a couch or chair, and hug your cat.
Read a book with a hug or embrace on the cover, OR a book that features animals (shifters count!) in the storyline or on the cover, OR a book that makes you feel warm and cozy, like a hug.
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Best friends are very special people and they deserve to be celebrated. This is a day to really honour and cherish the relationship with your best friend.
Read a book that has best friends in the storyline, OR a friends to lovers romance OR a book with blue on the cover.
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: The objective of this very special day, is to appreciate and enjoy a kiss. So, go ahead and swap some spit today. Pucker up and give out a big, juicy kiss to anyone and everyone (ok, maybe wait until social distancing is over).
Read a book with someone attractive on the cover, OR a book with a predominately pink/red cover, OR a book that includes the letters K I S S in the author's name, book title, or series title.
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: World Rainforest Day is a recently new special holiday. It was created in 2017 to raise awareness of the importance of rainforests around the world for the health of the Earth, and ultimately for your health, too. Rainforests are decreasing at an alarming rate. It is time to pay attention to this vital asset, and reverse the trend of shrinking rain forest areas.
Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover, OR a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way, OR a book published in 2017.
8. Flip Flop Day: Each year on the third Friday in June, it is National Flip Flop Day! Whether you call them thongs, plakkies, zories, sandals, clam diggers, slippers or flip flops - find them and wear them (though, maybe don't go outside if it's winter in your neck of the woods!)
Read a book with paws or feet visible on the cover, OR a book set in summer, OR a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date.
9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Fantasy, imagination and a little bit of pixie dust come together on June 24th in honour of these tiny supernatural creatures that have captivated myth and legend for generations. In Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie wrote that when the first baby laughed, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and that was the beginning of fairies.
Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy, OR a book with a mischievous character (your interpretation), OR a book that makes you laugh
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Romance Readers Reading Challenges2020 June Monthly Challenge
Duration: 6/1/2020 - 6/30/2020
Progress: 1 out of 10
1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, OR read a book with black or white on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: The Honeysuckle symbolizes Romance and Happiness. Honeysuckle derives its name from the edible sweet nectar obtainable from its tubular flowers.
Read a book with something sweet on the cover, OR a book with the letter H anywhere in the title, OR a book that makes you happy.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Read one book written by Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Nora Roberts' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list....
Link to J.D. Robb's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Nora Roberts:
* Nora Roberts is the bestselling author of more than 200 novels
* She is also the author of the futuristic suspense In Death series, under pen name J.D. Robb.
* She was born and lives in Maryland.
* She turned to writing when snowed in during a blizzard and published her first book in 1981.
You may also read a book set in Maryland or by an author who is from Maryland. You can also read any book published in the 1980s, OR a book shelved as suspense, OR a book that is written by an author who also has a pen name, OR a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with during a blizzard.
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: If you're a cat lover, you can really appreciate the warm, cozy feeling you get when you curl up on a couch or chair, and hug your cat.
Read a book with a hug or embrace on the cover, OR a book that features animals (shifters count!) in the storyline or on the cover, OR a book that makes you feel warm and cozy, like a hug.
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Best friends are very special people and they deserve to be celebrated. This is a day to really honour and cherish the relationship with your best friend.
Read a book that has best friends in the storyline, OR a friends to lovers romance OR a book with blue on the cover.
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: The objective of this very special day, is to appreciate and enjoy a kiss. So, go ahead and swap some spit today. Pucker up and give out a big, juicy kiss to anyone and everyone (ok, maybe wait until social distancing is over).
Read a book with someone attractive on the cover, OR a book with a predominately pink/red cover, OR a book that includes the letters K I S S in the author's name, book title, or series title.
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: World Rainforest Day is a recently new special holiday. It was created in 2017 to raise awareness of the importance of rainforests around the world for the health of the Earth, and ultimately for your health, too. Rainforests are decreasing at an alarming rate. It is time to pay attention to this vital asset, and reverse the trend of shrinking rain forest areas.
Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover, OR a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way, OR a book published in 2017.
8. Flip Flop Day: Each year on the third Friday in June, it is National Flip Flop Day! Whether you call them thongs, plakkies, zories, sandals, clam diggers, slippers or flip flops - find them and wear them (though, maybe don't go outside if it's winter in your neck of the woods!)
Read a book with paws or feet visible on the cover, OR a book set in summer, OR a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date.
9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Fantasy, imagination and a little bit of pixie dust come together on June 24th in honour of these tiny supernatural creatures that have captivated myth and legend for generations. In Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie wrote that when the first baby laughed, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and that was the beginning of fairies.
Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy, OR a book with a mischievous character (your interpretation), OR a book that makes you laugh
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice:
The Bullet Journal Method: Track the Past, Order the Present, Design the Future by Ryder Carroll - ***** - 6/1/2020 - 336 Pages
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1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, OR read a book with black or white on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: The Honeysuckle symbolizes Romance and Happiness. Honeysuckle derives its name from the edible sweet nectar obtainable from its tubular flowers.
Read a book with something sweet on the cover, OR a book with the letter H anywhere in the title, OR a book that makes you happy.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Read one book written by Nora Roberts or J.D. Robb, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Nora Roberts' backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list....
Link to J.D. Robb's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Nora Roberts:
* Nora Roberts is the bestselling author of more than 200 novels
* She is also the author of the futuristic suspense In Death series, under pen name J.D. Robb.
* She was born and lives in Maryland.
* She turned to writing when snowed in during a blizzard and published her first book in 1981.
You may also read a book set in Maryland or by an author who is from Maryland. You can also read any book published in the 1980s, OR a book shelved as suspense, OR a book that is written by an author who also has a pen name, OR a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with during a blizzard.
4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: If you're a cat lover, you can really appreciate the warm, cozy feeling you get when you curl up on a couch or chair, and hug your cat.
Read a book with a hug or embrace on the cover, OR a book that features animals (shifters count!) in the storyline or on the cover, OR a book that makes you feel warm and cozy, like a hug.
5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Best friends are very special people and they deserve to be celebrated. This is a day to really honour and cherish the relationship with your best friend.
Read a book that has best friends in the storyline, OR a friends to lovers romance OR a book with blue on the cover.
6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: The objective of this very special day, is to appreciate and enjoy a kiss. So, go ahead and swap some spit today. Pucker up and give out a big, juicy kiss to anyone and everyone (ok, maybe wait until social distancing is over).
Read a book with someone attractive on the cover, OR a book with a predominately pink/red cover, OR a book that includes the letters K I S S in the author's name, book title, or series title.
7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: World Rainforest Day is a recently new special holiday. It was created in 2017 to raise awareness of the importance of rainforests around the world for the health of the Earth, and ultimately for your health, too. Rainforests are decreasing at an alarming rate. It is time to pay attention to this vital asset, and reverse the trend of shrinking rain forest areas.
Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover, OR a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way, OR a book published in 2017.
8. Flip Flop Day: Each year on the third Friday in June, it is National Flip Flop Day! Whether you call them thongs, plakkies, zories, sandals, clam diggers, slippers or flip flops - find them and wear them (though, maybe don't go outside if it's winter in your neck of the woods!)
Read a book with paws or feet visible on the cover, OR a book set in summer, OR a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date.
9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Fantasy, imagination and a little bit of pixie dust come together on June 24th in honour of these tiny supernatural creatures that have captivated myth and legend for generations. In Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie wrote that when the first baby laughed, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and that was the beginning of fairies.
Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy, OR a book with a mischievous character (your interpretation), OR a book that makes you laugh
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.