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message 51: by Bookchaser (last edited Jun 06, 2020 12:10AM) (new)

Bookchaser | 2019 comments 2020 June Monthly Challenge


2/10 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 06/01/20
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
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 06/04/20
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Night of the Beast by Lisa Ladew
OR
Capturing Cara by S.E. Smith
OR
Theron Destiny by Rebecca Lorino Pond

XXX Night Thunder (Thunder Creek #2) by Jill Gregory XXX The Key Ingredient by Susan Wiggs XXX First Comes Scandal (Rokesbys #4) by Julia Quinn XXX Wild Cat (Alaska Wild Nights, #2) by Tiffinie Helmer XXX Snowstorm Desire by Alexia Wells XXX Island Heat by Susan Kearney XXX Say I Do in Good Hope (Good Hope, #5) by Cindy Kirk XXX Fire In Her Eyes (Fireblood Dragons, #7) by Ruby Dixon XXX First Comes Scandal (Rokesbys #4) by Julia Quinn XXX Cashmere and Camo (Billionaires in Blue Jeans, #3) by Erin Nicholas XXX Minx (The Splendid Trilogy, #3) by Julia Quinn XXX Smitten by the Brit (Sometimes in Love, #2) by Melonie Johnson XXX The Detective's 8 lb, 10 oz Surprise (Hurley's Homestyle Kitchen, #2) by Meg Maxwell XXX Starting Over at Blueberry Creek / Bonus Novella Sealed With a Kiss by Annie Rains XXX A Haven Point Beginning by RaeAnne Thayne XXX A Creed In Stone Creek (Montana Creeds, #5) by Linda Lael Miller XXX No Time to Explain (Barefoot William Beach #6) by Kate Angell XXX Her Summer with the Marine (The Donovan Brothers, #1) by Susan Meier XXX Call It Magic (Spellbound Falls #7) by Janet Chapman XXX Night of the Beast (One True Mate #8) by Lisa Ladew XXX Capturing Cara (Dragon Lords of Valdier, #2) by S.E. Smith XXX Theron Destiny (Brides of Theron, #1) by Rebecca Lorino Pond XXX


message 52: by Samantha (new)

Samantha Clysdale | 112 comments 1. Happy June Birthday! - White on the cover- The Innocent Mage (Kingmaker, Kingbreaker, #1) by Karen Miller

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.


message 53: by Elaine (last edited Jul 02, 2020 06:35PM) (new)

Elaine 2020 June Monthly Challenge

Challenge Accepted: June 1, 2020
Challenge Completed: June 26, 2020

10/10 Completed

1. Happy June Birthday!
Read a book published in June
Bradley by M. Tasia 6-12-20 (Pub. 6-3-20)

2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle.
Read a book with the letter H anywhere in the title
Lethal Game by Christine Feehan 6-12-20

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb
Read one book written by Nora Roberts
Hideaway by Nora Roberts 6-26-20

4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day:
Read a book that features animals in the storyline
Eagle Man and Mr Hawk by Dawn Sister 6-1-20

5. June 8th is Best Friend Day:
Read a book with blue on the cover.
Owned by the Sea by L.M. Somerton 6-8-20
Owned by the Sea by L.M. Somerton

6. June 19 is National Kissing Day:
Read a book with someone attractive on the cover
Waited so Long by J.M. Dabney 6-9-20
Waited so Long by J.M. Dabney

7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day:
Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover
Winter Boys: Troy by Sean Michael 6-9-20
Winter Boys Troy by Sean Michael

8. Flip Flop Day:
Read a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date.
Lake Silence by Anne Bishop 6-10-20 (Pub 3-6-18)

9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day:
Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy
Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop 6-9-20

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Lost and Found by Jayne Ann Krentz 6-2-20


message 54: by Jo (last edited Jun 18, 2020 12:46PM) (new)

Jo | 105 comments June Monthly Challenge

1. June - Published in June - Daddy's Girls Daddy's Girls by Danielle Steel 6/12/20

2. Honeysuckle - Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict - book
that makes you happy - 6/7/20

3. Featured Author - Keep You Close Night Shift / Night Moves by Nora Roberts 6/3/20

4. Features Animals in Story Line -- Deadly Pursuit Deadly Pursuit Seek and Find\Honor and Defend by Dana Mentink 2 books in one --- 6/18/20

5. Best Friends Day - Friends to lovers and blue on the cover Her Amish Suitor's Secret (Amish of Serenity Ridge #3) by Carrie Lighte 6/5/20

6. National Kissing Day - Daughters of the Bride (Los Lobos, #3) by Susan Mallery - pink cover 6/5/20

7. World Rainforest Day - A New-Found Family by Brenda Novak Both stories were published in 2017. 6/2/20

8. Flip Flop Day - Beachside Beginnings (Moonlight Harbor) by Sheila Roberts Beachside Beginnings by Shelia Roberts (Flip flops on the cover) 6/2/20

9. International Fairy Day - Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1) by Cassandra Clare Clockwork Angel 6/9/20

10. Reader's Choice - Normal People Normal People by Sally Rooney 6/11/20

I finished, yay!!!


message 55: by Tracy (last edited Jun 17, 2020 08:23PM) (new)

Tracy Smith (countrysunset) I'm late, but I'm in. :)

2020 June Monthly Challenge
Completed: 4/10

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.
A Study in Death (Lady Darby Mystery #4) by Anna Lee Huber
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.
The Caregiver (Families of Honor, #1) by Shelley Shepard Gray

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.
Amish Murder (Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries #2) by Samantha Price

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.

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

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Assaulted Pretzel (An Amish Mystery, #2) by Laura Bradford


message 56: by Wealie (last edited Jul 02, 2020 08:16AM) (new)

Wealie | 542 comments Monthly Challenge: June 2020
Tasks: 30/40
Books Read: 10/10

01. Happy June B.day!:
Black on coverMisadventures of a Backup Bride – Read: 02/06– 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Published in JuneBeyond the Limit – Read: 08/06 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
White on coverPuddle Jumping – Read: 06/06 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟

02. Flower of the Month: Honeysuckle:
Letter ‘H’ in titleWild Heat – Read: 04/06 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Title that makes you happyThe Duchess War – Read: 14/06 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Title that makes you happy

03. Featured Author – Nora Roberts / J.D. Robb:
Cuddle up titleDirty Letters – Read: 20/06 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Title by Nora RobertsNorthern Lights – Read: 25/06 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Shelved as SuspenseThe Liar – Read: 23/06 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Maryland AuthorUnder Currents by Nora Roberts – Read: 22/06 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Title by J.D. RobbNaked in Death – Read: 28/06 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Author with a pen nameGlory in Death – Read: 29/06 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 by Nora Roberts under her pen name J.D. Robb
Set in Maryland
Published in 1980s

04. 04 June – Hug your cat day:
Embrace on coverTall, Tatted and Tempting – Read: 02/06– 3 🌟🌟🌟
Features animalsJaguar Hunt – Read: 01/06– 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Animal on coverSecond Chance Alpha – Read: 07/06 – 2 🌟🌟
Features shiftersMarked by an Assassin – Read: 03/06 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Warm and fuzzy titleDesire and the Deep Blue Sea – Read: 07/06 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Shifter on cover

05. 08 June – Best friend day:
Best friend charactersMan Card – Read: 03/06– 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Friends to lovers romanceX-Spelled: The Untold Story of the Princess and the Pea – Read: 05/06 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Blue on cover Rock Chick Renegade – Read: 13/06 – 2.5 🌟🌟

06. 19 June – National Kissing Day:
Attractive model on coverSoldier Snow Leopard – Read: 10/06 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Author name includes letters from ‘KISS’Quiet Man by Kristen Ashley – Read: 04/06 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Series includes letters from ‘KISS’Grumpy Fake Boyfriend from the Kwan Sisters Series – Read: 08/06 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Predominantly pink/red coverIn Want of a Wife – Read: 17/06 – 2 🌟🌟
Title includes letters from ‘KISS’

07. 22 June – World Rainforest day:
Published in 2017Playing with Fire – Read: 09/06 – 2 🌟🌟
Outdoor scene on coverThe Halloween Parade – Read: 12/06 – 2 🌟🌟
Volunteer character

08. 19 June – Flip Flop Day:
’3’ in publish dateZero Hour, Prequel – Read: 08/06 – 2 🌟🌟, published 3 April 2020
Paws/Feet on cover
Set in summer

09. 24 June – International Faery Day:
PNR titleCat Scratch Fever – Read: 07/06 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Fantasy title Crown of Midnight – Read: 10/06 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Mischievous character Wedding Night – Read: 15/06 – 3.5 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Title that makes you laugh

10. Reader’s Choice:
Title of your choosingSignal 41, Saving Carson – Read: 07/06 – 3 🌟🌟🌟

Book Covers
Jaguar Hunt (Heart of the Jaguar, #3) by Terry Spear Tall, Tatted and Tempting (The Reed Brothers, #1) by Tammy Falkner Misadventures of a Backup Bride (Misadventures, #2) by Shayla Black Man Card (Man Hands, #2) by Sarina Bowen Marked by an Assassin (Eternal Mates, #8) by Felicity Heaton Quiet Man (Dream #0.5; Dream Man #4.5) by Kristen Ashley Wild Heat (Hot Shots Men of Fire, #1) by Bella Andre X-Spelled The Untold Story of the Princess and the Pea by Lana Borgholthaus Puddle Jumping (Puddle Jumping, #1) by Amber L. Johnson Cat Scratch Fever by Jodi Redford Second Chance Alpha (District Shifters #1) by Lola Gabriel Desire and the Deep Blue Sea (Love Unscripted, #1) by Olivia Dade Signal 41 Saving Carson (Signal #1) by L.C. Taylor Zero Hour Prequel (Order of the Dragon) by Tina Glasneck Grumpy Fake Boyfriend (Kwan Sisters, #1) by Jackie Lau Beyond the Limit (Valkyrie Ops, #1) by Cindy Dees Playing with Fire (Magical Romantic Comedies, #1) by R.J. Blain Soldier Snow Leopard (Protection, Inc., #6) by Zoe Chant Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass, #2) by Sarah J. Maas The Halloween Parade (Monstacademy Book 1) by Matt Beighton Rock Chick Renegade (Rock Chick, #4) by Kristen Ashley The Duchess War (Brothers Sinister, #1) by Courtney Milan Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella In Want of a Wife (Pemberley House, #1) by Noelle Adams Dirty Letters by Vi Keeland Under Currents by Nora Roberts The Liar by Nora Roberts Northern Lights by Nora Roberts Naked in Death (In Death, #1) by J.D. Robb Glory in Death (In Death, #2) by J.D. Robb


message 57: by Jess (new)

Jess (jessstarfire) | 4 comments This sounds like a lot of fun.

Progress 2/10

1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, OR read a book with black or white on the cover

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.

I was actually thinking about picking up a Nora Roberts before I saw this but now I definitely have to! I have Dark Witch on my shelf so I'll need to make sure to pick that one up soon!


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.

I think my current book fits this one perfectly: Seaside Secrets By Melissa Foster

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.

My current book fits this one as well but I'll see if I can find another if I have the time.

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.

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

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


message 58: by Ethel (last edited Jun 24, 2020 09:00PM) (new)

Ethel | 739 comments 2020 June Monthly Challenge

10/10 read


Done!

[4 Jun] 5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar
[4 Jun] 8. Flip Flop Day: To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers
[7 Jun] 7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: The Code of the Woosters by P.G. Wodehouse
[7 Jun] 10. Reader's Choice: Helsinki =: Helsingfors by Kimmo Pälikkö
[7 Jun] 4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: The Carpenter's Fight by Noah Harris
[11 Jun] 6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: Unforgivable by Joanna Chambers
[14 Jun] 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC): Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
[16 Jun] 1. Happy June Birthday! The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler
[17 Jun] 2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: Sinuhe egyptiläinen by Mika Waltari
[24 Jun] 9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Middlegame by Seanan McGuire


message 59: by AliciaJ (last edited Jun 20, 2020 12:19PM) (new)

AliciaJ | 1868 comments 2020 June Monthly Challenge DONE!

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.

Unbreak My Heart (Rough Riders Legacy, #1) by Lorelei James published 6/19; read 6/7
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.

Stupid Love (Stumbling into Love, #1) by Riley Hart 6/8
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.

Sea Swept (Chesapeake Bay Saga, #1) by Nora Roberts 6/18

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.

Change of Heart (Change of Heart, #1) by Mary Calmes 6/17

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 Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon 6/16

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.

Lace-Covered Compromise by Silvia Violet 6/2

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.

Bad Nights (Rockfort Security, #1) by Rebecca York 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 paws or feet visible on the cover, OR a book set in summer, OR a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date.

Love You So Sweetly (Love You So Stories #4) by Tara Lain pub 9/13/19; read 6/6

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

Wild Country (The World of the Others, #2; The Others, #7) by Anne Bishop 6/5

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Lake Silence (The World of the Others, #1; The Others, #6) by Anne Bishop 6/3


message 60: by Bookchaser (last edited Jun 12, 2020 11:46AM) (new)

Bookchaser | 2019 comments 2020 June Monthly Challenge


5/10 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 06/06/20
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 06/01/20
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.
Snowstorm Desire by Alexia Wells 06/07/20
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.
Kiss of the Christmas Wind by Janelle Taylor
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.
Smitten by the Brit by Melonie Johnson 06/07/20
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 06/04/20
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Night of the Beast by Lisa Ladew
OR
Capturing Cara by S.E. Smith
OR
Theron Destiny by Rebecca Lorino Pond
OR
No Time to Explain by Kate Angell
OR
Her Summer with the Marine by Susan Meier


Night Thunder (Thunder Creek #2) by Jill Gregory The Key Ingredient by Susan Wiggs Snowstorm Desire by Alexia Wells XXX Island Heat by Susan Kearney XXX Say I Do in Good Hope (Good Hope, #5) by Cindy Kirk XXX Fire In Her Eyes (Fireblood Dragons, #7) by Ruby Dixon XXX First Comes Scandal (Rokesbys #4) by Julia Quinn XXX Cashmere and Camo (Billionaires in Blue Jeans, #3) by Erin Nicholas XXX Minx (The Splendid Trilogy, #3) by Julia Quinn XXX Kiss of the Christmas Wind by Janelle Taylor XXX Starting Over at Blueberry Creek / Bonus Novella Sealed With a Kiss by Annie Rains XXX A Haven Point Beginning by RaeAnne Thayne XXX A Creed In Stone Creek (Montana Creeds, #5) by Linda Lael Miller XXX Smitten by the Brit (Sometimes in Love, #2) by Melonie Johnson XXX Call It Magic (Spellbound Falls #7) by Janet Chapman XXX Night of the Beast (One True Mate #8) by Lisa Ladew XXX Capturing Cara (Dragon Lords of Valdier, #2) by S.E. Smith XXX Theron Destiny (Brides of Theron, #1) by Rebecca Lorino Pond XXX No Time to Explain (Barefoot William Beach #6) by Kate Angell XXX Her Summer with the Marine (The Donovan Brothers, #1) by Susan Meier XXX


message 61: by Lacy (last edited Jun 28, 2020 01:20PM) (new)

Lacy (lacy_stewart) | 1966 comments 2020 June Monthly Challenge

9/7 Completed All done!

1. Happy June Birthday! - The Perfect First - Maya Hughes - 6/7 - 4 Stars

2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: The Third Best Thing - Maya Hughes - 6/12 - 4 Stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: A Lie for a Lie - Helena Hunting - 6/22 - 4 Stars

4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day: A Favor for a Favor - Helena Hunting - 6/24 - 4 Stars

5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: The Second We Met - Maya Hughes - 6/9 - 4 Stars

6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: Kiss King - Mickey Miller - 6/20 - 3 Stars

7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: Starry Eyes - Jenn Bennett - 6/27 - 5 Stars

8. Flip Flop Day:

9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: A Secret for a Secret - Helena Hunting - 6/26 - 4 Stars

10. Reader's Choice: Hatemates - Mickey Miller - 6/16 - 3 Stars



The Perfect First (Fulton U, #1) by Maya Hughes The Third Best Thing (Fulton U, #3) by Maya Hughes A Lie for a Lie (All In, #1) by Helena Hunting A Favor for a Favor (All In, #2) by Helena Hunting The Second We Met (Fulton U, #2) by Maya Hughes Kiss King by Mickey Miller Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett A Secret for a Secret (All In, #3) by Helena Hunting Hatemates by Mickey Miller


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MyzanM | 317 comments June Monthly Challenge

0/10 Completed

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. 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: Read any book of your choice.


message 63: by Autumn (last edited Jun 27, 2020 02:41PM) (new)

Autumn Miller | 130 comments This sounds fun! Happy reading everyone.

Progress 4/10

1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, OR read a book with black or white on the cover

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.
Hard Target (Cobra Elite, #1) by Pamela Clare (6/25/20)
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.
The Witness by Nora Roberts (6/22/20)

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.

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.
Warprize (Chronicles of the Warlands, #1) by Elizabeth Vaughan (6/29/20)

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.
Forgiving Lies (Forgiving Lies, #1) by Molly McAdams (6/9/20)

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

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


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 ♥Lynn ♥  | 60 comments 2/10


1. 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


Karma (Karma, #1) by Donna Augustine By a Thread by Lucy Score Come Sundown by Nora Roberts The Last Wolf (The Legend of All Wolves, #1) by Maria Vale Driven to Distraction (Road to Love, #1) by Lori Foster The Mighty Storm (The Storm, #1) by Samantha Towle Kissed by the Dark (Ollie Wit #3) by Donna Augustine A New Leash on Love (Rescue Me, #1) by Debbie Burns Spells & Ashes (The Dark Files Book 1) by Kim Richardson The Chemist by Stephenie Meyer


message 65: by Tiki (new)

Tiki  | 491 comments 2020 June Monthly Challenge
7/5 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 Surrendering To Her General (The Rise Of The Sadecs, #1) by Sadie Marks 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 The Punishment Tour by Sophie Kisker 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 The Air He Breathes (The Five Points' Mob Collection, #1) by Serena Akeroyd 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 Becoming Lil' Mandy (Eden, #1) by Elsa Black 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 Shadow Walker (Stormwalker, #3) by Allyson James 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 Luna Touched (Brides of the Aashi, #1) by Belle Harper by: Belle Harper (06/01/20)

🩱10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Dark Planet Warriors Dark Planet Warriors (Dark Planet Warriors #1) by Anna Carven by: Anna Carven (05/08/20)


message 66: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 712 comments ALL DONE!

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

Just Jenny (Blue Ridge Valley #1) by Sandra Owens Pitch Dark by A.M. Wilson Winter Hawk (Evidence #9) by Rachel Grant Firefighter Griffin (Fire & Rescue Shifters, #3) by Zoe Chant Black Tie (Black's Bandits #2) by Lynn Raye Harris The Swedish Prince (Royal Romance #1) by Karina Halle The Dark Woods (Winchester, Tennessee #2) by Debra Webb Her Dream Come True (Camp Firefly Falls #17) by Jamie Wesley Firefighter Sea Dragon (Fire & Rescue Shifters, #4) by Zoe Chant In Self Defense (Winchester, Tennessee, #1) by Debra Webb


.•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*• | 573 comments Completed!

2020 June Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10


✔️1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June

Unbreak My Heart (Rough Riders Legacy, #1) by Lorelei James 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 (Honey Badger Chronicles, #3) by Shelly Laurenston 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 (Chronicles of The One, #2) 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 (Midlife Mulligan #1) by Eve Langlais 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 (Drake Chronicles, #1) by Alyxandra Harvey 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 (Chronicles of The One, #3) by Nora Roberts 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 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 (Kate Daniels, #1) by Ilona Andrews 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 (Deadman's Cross, #3) by Sherrilyn Kenyon At Death's Door by Sherrilyn Kenyon - 02/06/2020

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

On Dublin Street (On Dublin Street, #1) by Samantha Young On Dublin Street by Samantha Young - 10/06/2020


message 68: by Bookchaser (last edited Jun 15, 2020 10:38PM) (new)

Bookchaser | 2019 comments 2020 June Monthly Challenge


7/10 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 06/06/20
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 06/01/20
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.
Snowstorm Desire by Alexia Wells 06/07/20
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.
Fire In Her Eyes by Ruby Dixon 06/10/20
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
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.
Kiss of the Christmas Wind by Janelle Taylor 06/13/20
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
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.
Smitten by the Brit by Melonie Johnson 06/07/20
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 06/04/20
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Night of the Beast by Lisa Ladew
OR
Capturing Cara by S.E. Smith
OR
Theron Destiny by Rebecca Lorino Pond
OR
No Time to Explain by Kate Angell
OR
Her Summer with the Marine by Susan Meier
OR
Island Heat by Susan Kearney
OR
Say I Do in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk


Night Thunder (Thunder Creek #2) by Jill Gregory The Key Ingredient by Susan Wiggs Snowstorm Desire by Alexia Wells Fire In Her Eyes (Fireblood Dragons, #7) by Ruby Dixon XXX First Comes Scandal (Rokesbys #4) by Julia Quinn XXX Cashmere and Camo (Billionaires in Blue Jeans, #3) by Erin Nicholas XXX Kiss of the Christmas Wind by Janelle Taylor XXX Starting Over at Blueberry Creek / Bonus Novella Sealed With a Kiss by Annie Rains XXX A Haven Point Beginning by RaeAnne Thayne XXX Smitten by the Brit (Sometimes in Love, #2) by Melonie Johnson Call It Magic (Spellbound Falls #7) by Janet Chapman XXX Night of the Beast (One True Mate #8) by Lisa Ladew XXX Capturing Cara (Dragon Lords of Valdier, #2) by S.E. Smith XXX Theron Destiny (Brides of Theron, #1) by Rebecca Lorino Pond XXX No Time to Explain (Barefoot William Beach #6) by Kate Angell XXX Her Summer with the Marine (The Donovan Brothers, #1) by Susan Meier XXX Island Heat by Susan Kearney XXX Say I Do in Good Hope (Good Hope, #5) by Cindy Kirk XXX


message 69: by ♥Lynn ♥ (new)

 ♥Lynn ♥  | 60 comments Congrats to those who are done already!!


message 70: by ♥Lynn ♥ (last edited Jun 15, 2020 07:21AM) (new)

 ♥Lynn ♥  | 60 comments 4/10


1. 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


Karma (Karma, #1) by Donna Augustine By a Thread by Lucy Score Come Sundown by Nora Roberts The Last Wolf (The Legend of All Wolves, #1) by Maria Vale Driven to Distraction (Road to Love, #1) by Lori Foster The Mighty Storm (The Storm, #1) by Samantha Towle Kissed by the Dark (Ollie Wit #3) by Donna Augustine A New Leash on Love (Rescue Me, #1) by Debbie Burns Spells & Ashes (The Dark Files Book 1) by Kim Richardson The Chemist by Stephenie Meyer


message 71: by Leena (new)

Leena Aluru (mgleena) | 250 comments Just joined in this reading challenge.
1. Author whose name starts with a J reading Julia Quinn's First Comes Scandal. This also covers friends to lovers


message 72: by Leena (new)

Leena Aluru (mgleena) | 250 comments June 8th Best Friends Day finished First came Scandal by Julia Qiinn


message 73: by Leena (new)

Leena Aluru (mgleena) | 250 comments june 19th National Kissing Day
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang


message 74: by Leena (new)

Leena Aluru (mgleena) | 250 comments can someone help me..how do I get to add in the covers?


message 75: by Leena (new)

Leena Aluru (mgleena) | 250 comments june 8th National Flipflop day
Jennifer Probst's Everywhere and Every way


message 76: by Nayara (new)

Nayara (nayalink) | 630 comments Leena wrote: "can someone help me..how do I get to add in the covers?"

Leena, on the comment box that is an option to "add book/author". When you click it you look for the book you want and you chooce to add as link or the cover


message 77: by Nayara (new)

Nayara (nayalink) | 630 comments Finished (message #9)


message 78: by Kristen (new)

Kristen (kristenlees) wooo congrats Nayara, Sandra, Christine, Jo & Tiki!


thanks for helping Leena, Nayara!


message 79: by Leena (new)

Leena Aluru (mgleena) | 250 comments @ Nayara .Thanks for the tip but still unable..so I'll have to stick with my good old friend - writing


message 80: by Autumn (new)

Autumn Miller | 130 comments If you’re using the app, you can’t add book links or covers. You can only do that through the desktop version of the website.


message 81: by Leena (new)

Leena Aluru (mgleena) | 250 comments oh thanks ..let me try this


message 82: by Shelley (last edited Jun 29, 2020 07:01PM) (new)

Shelley | 253 comments 2020 June Monthly Challenge

6/10

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. Pretty Things by Janelle Brown - black on the cover 6/25/2020

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. - Too Close to Home by Andrew Grant 6/17/2020

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. Hideaway 6/29/2020

You may also read: a book set in Maryland or by an author who is from Maryland, any book published in the 1980s, book shelved as suspense, a book that is written by an author who also has a pen name, 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, a book that features animals in the storyline or on the cover
, a book that makes you feel warm and cozy, like a hug.
Hindsight by Iris Johansen - A big lovable dog named Harley. 6/15/2020

5. June 8th is Best Friend Day: Read a book that has best friends in the storyline, a friends to lovers romance, a book with blue on the cover.

6. June 19 is National Kissing Day: Read a book with someone attractive on the cover, a book with a predominately pink/red cover, a book that includes the letters K I S S in the author's name, book title, or series title. Monday's Not Coming

7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day: Read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover, a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way, a book published in 2017.

8. Flip Flop Day: Each year on the third Friday in June, it is National Flip Flop Day! Read a book with paws or feet visible on the cover, a book set in summer, a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date.

9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy, a book with a mischievous character (your interpretation), a book that makes you laugh.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Filthy Rich: A Powerful Billionaire, the Sex Scandal that Undid Him, and All the Justice that Money Can Buy: The Shocking True Story of Jeffrey Epstein by James Patterson 6/22/2020

Pretty Things by Janelle Brown Too Close to Home (Paul McGrath #2) by Andrew Grant Hideaway by Nora RobertsHindsight (Kendra Michaels, #7) by Iris Johansen Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. JacksonFilthy Rich A Powerful Billionaire, the Sex Scandal that Undid Him, and All the Justice that Money Can Buy The Shocking True Story of Jeffrey Epstein by James Patterson



message 83: by Leena (new)

Leena Aluru (mgleena) | 250 comments June 8th Flip Flop day Finished Everywhere and every way by J. Probst


message 84: by Kristen (new)

Kristen (kristenlees) Leena wrote: "June 8th Flip Flop day Finished Everywhere and every way by J. Probst"

hey Leena,

hopefully this link works - if you click on it, i've shown where you can add the books. you click on that and then search for the book.

https://imgur.com/ioLCcFT

also, you can put all of your picks in one message if you'd like, if that's easier for you to see everything at once. underneath your message, there are 4 things to click on (reply | edit | delete | flag *), you would just hit 'edit' to edit a previous message

let me know if any questions :)


message 85: by Bookchaser (last edited Jun 17, 2020 04:27PM) (new)

Bookchaser | 2019 comments 2020 June Monthly Challenge


9/10 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 06/06/20
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 06/01/20
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.
Snowstorm Desire by Alexia Wells 06/07/20
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.
Fire In Her Eyes by Ruby Dixon 06/10/20
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 06/17/20
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.
Kiss of the Christmas Wind by Janelle Taylor 06/13/20
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.
A Haven Point Beginning by RaeAnne Thayne 06/16/20
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.
Smitten by the Brit by Melonie Johnson 06/07/20
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 06/04/20
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Night of the Beast by Lisa Ladew
OR
Capturing Cara by S.E. Smith
OR
Theron Destiny by Rebecca Lorino Pond
OR
No Time to Explain by Kate Angell
OR
Her Summer with the Marine by Susan Meier
OR
Say I Do in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk
OR
Starting Over at Blueberry Creek / Bonus Novella: Sealed With a Kiss by Annie Rains


Night Thunder (Thunder Creek #2) by Jill Gregory The Key Ingredient by Susan Wiggs Snowstorm Desire by Alexia Wells Fire In Her Eyes (Fireblood Dragons, #7) by Ruby Dixon First Comes Scandal (Rokesbys #4) by Julia Quinn Kiss of the Christmas Wind by Janelle Taylor A Haven Point Beginning by RaeAnne Thayne Smitten by the Brit (Sometimes in Love, #2) by Melonie Johnson Call It Magic (Spellbound Falls #7) by Janet Chapman XXX Night of the Beast (One True Mate #8) by Lisa Ladew XXX Capturing Cara (Dragon Lords of Valdier, #2) by S.E. Smith XXX Theron Destiny (Brides of Theron, #1) by Rebecca Lorino Pond XXX No Time to Explain (Barefoot William Beach #6) by Kate Angell XXX Her Summer with the Marine (The Donovan Brothers, #1) by Susan Meier XXX Say I Do in Good Hope (Good Hope, #5) by Cindy Kirk XXX Starting Over at Blueberry Creek / Bonus Novella Sealed With a Kiss by Annie Rains XXX


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Rissa | 697 comments Finished! See message 11! :)

See you all in July!


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Kristen (kristenlees) Rissa wrote: "Finished! See message 11! :)

See you all in July!"


yay congrats Rissa!


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Michaele | 6546 comments Done!
10/10
2020 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

BTW By the Way (After Oscar, #3) by Lucy Lennox Born in Fire (Born In Trilogy, #1) by Nora Roberts Love for the Cold-Blooded, or The Part-Time Evil Minion's Guide to Accidentally Dating a Superhero by Alex Gabriel The Furry Matchmaker (Waiting For You To Fall #1) by Lori Toland Ready For Love (Semper Fi, The Forever Faithful, #1) by Stella Starling Batteries Not Included by J.L. Merrow Barbarian's Rescue (Ice Planet Barbarians, #14) by Ruby Dixon Nadine's Champion (Icehome, #8) by Ruby Dixon Summer Lovin' by Chrissy Munder Found at the Bookstore (Found #2) by Christi Snow


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Kristen (kristenlees) Michaele wrote: "Done!
10/10
2020 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 somet..."


nice job Michaele!


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Kate | 82 comments WooHoo I'm finished!

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Thanks for hosting Kristen! I loved the prompts! See everyone next month.


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JoAnne (joannemwct) | 464 comments done on post #24
10/10 tasks completed


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Kristen (kristenlees) wooo congrats Kate and JoAnne!


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Lauren Castleberry | 398 comments Finished - See message #40 :)


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Frankie Johnson | 429 comments 2020 June Monthly Challenge

10/10 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
Joke's on You (SWAT Generation 2.0, #6) by Lani Lynn Vale The Man I Can't Have (Ward Duet, #1) by Shanora Williams Mine to Protect by Kennedy L. Mitchell Enchanting Sebastian (Big Sky Royal, #1) by Kristen Proby After All (Cape Harbor, #1) by Heidi McLaughlin Kisses and Lies by T.L. Smith The Gravity of Us (Elements, #4) by Brittainy C. Cherry The Wives by Tarryn Fisher Preppy The Life & Death of Samuel Clearwater, Part Three (King, #7) by T.M. Frazier Invisible Love Letter (Love Letter, #1) by Callie Anderson


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Patrizia | 127 comments I completed my challenge.

2020 June Monthly Challenge
5/5 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☆
Guarding the Amish Midwife (Amish Country Justice #6) by Dana R. Lynn

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.
Cold Shot by Dani Pettrey 7 June; 5☆
Cold Shot (Chesapeake Valor, #1) by Dani Pettrey

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb.

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.
Texas K-9 Unit Christmas: Holiday Hero\Rescuing Christmas by Shirlee McCoy and Terri Reed 3 June; 4☆
Texas K-9 Unit Christmas Holiday Hero\Rescuing Christmas by Shirlee McCoy

5. June 8th is Best Friend Day.

6. June 19 is National Kissing Day.

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.
Still Life by Dani Pettrey 15 June; 5☆
Still Life (Chesapeake Valor, #2) by Dani Pettrey

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.
The Secret Cove in Croatia by Julie Caplin 18 June; 4 1/2☆
The Secret Cove in Croatia (Romantic Escapes, Book 5) by Julie Caplin

9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day.

10. Reader's Choice.


message 96: by Kristen (new)

Kristen (kristenlees) congrats Patrizia, Frankie, and Lauren!


message 97: by Rissa (new)

Rissa | 697 comments Kristen wrote: "Rissa wrote: "Finished! See message 11! :)

See you all in July!"

yay congrats Rissa!"


Thanks Kristen for the fun challenge!


message 98: by Amanda A (last edited Jun 20, 2020 09:35AM) (new)

Amanda A | 769 comments 2020 June Monthly Challenge
Completed: 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

Forbidden Lust (Dynasties Seven Sins #2) by Karen Booth Southern Chance (Southern Series, #1) by Natasha Madison Carolina Moon by Nora Roberts Smooth-Talking Cowboy (Gold Valley, #1) by Maisey Yates All He Ever Dreamed (Kowalski Family, #6) by Shannon Stacey Seek by Mia Sheridan A Merciful Death (Mercy Kilpatrick, #1) by Kendra Elliot Summer on Moonlight Bay / Then There Was You by Hope Ramsay The Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley The Bromance Book Club (Bromance Book Club, #1) by Lyssa Kay Adams


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AliciaJ | 1868 comments I completed the challenge, post #59.


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Kristen (kristenlees) well done Amanda and Alicia!


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