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2020 June Monthly Challenge


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.

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

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

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

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

1. June - Published in June - Daddy's Girls

2. Honeysuckle -

that makes you happy - 6/7/20
3. Featured Author -

4. Features Animals in Story Line -- Deadly Pursuit

5. Best Friends Day - Friends to lovers and blue on the cover

6. National Kissing Day -

7. World Rainforest Day -

8. Flip Flop Day -

9. International Fairy Day -

10. Reader's Choice - Normal People

I finished, yay!!!

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.

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.

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.



Tasks: 30/40
Books Read: 10/10
01. Happy June B.day!:
✔ Black on cover – Misadventures of a Backup Bride – Read: 02/06– 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Published in June – Beyond the Limit – Read: 08/06 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ White on cover – Puddle Jumping – Read: 06/06 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
02. Flower of the Month: Honeysuckle:
✔ Letter ‘H’ in title – Wild Heat – Read: 04/06 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Title that makes you happy – The Duchess War – Read: 14/06 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Title that makes you happy
03. Featured Author – Nora Roberts / J.D. Robb:
✔ Cuddle up title – Dirty Letters – Read: 20/06 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Title by Nora Roberts – Northern Lights – Read: 25/06 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Shelved as Suspense – The Liar – Read: 23/06 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Maryland Author – Under Currents by Nora Roberts – Read: 22/06 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Title by J.D. Robb – Naked in Death – Read: 28/06 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Author with a pen name – Glory 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 cover – Tall, Tatted and Tempting – Read: 02/06– 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ Features animals – Jaguar Hunt – Read: 01/06– 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Animal on cover – Second Chance Alpha – Read: 07/06 – 2 🌟🌟
✔ Features shifters – Marked by an Assassin – Read: 03/06 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Warm and fuzzy title – Desire and the Deep Blue Sea – Read: 07/06 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Shifter on cover –
05. 08 June – Best friend day:
✔ Best friend characters – Man Card – Read: 03/06– 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Friends to lovers romance – X-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 cover – Soldier 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 cover – In Want of a Wife – Read: 17/06 – 2 🌟🌟
Title includes letters from ‘KISS’
07. 22 June – World Rainforest day:
✔ Published in 2017 – Playing with Fire – Read: 09/06 – 2 🌟🌟
✔ Outdoor scene on cover – The Halloween Parade – Read: 12/06 – 2 🌟🌟
Volunteer character
08. 19 June – Flip Flop Day:
✔ ’3’ in publish date – Zero Hour, Prequel – Read: 08/06 – 2 🌟🌟, published 3 April 2020
Paws/Feet on cover
Set in summer
09. 24 June – International Faery Day:
✔ PNR title – Cat 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 choosing – Signal 41, Saving Carson – Read: 07/06 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
































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.

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

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.


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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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





















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










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.

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.

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: 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.

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

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
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











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

🩱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

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

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

🩱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

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

🩱10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Dark Planet Warriors


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











2020 June Monthly Challenge
Completed 10/10
✔️1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June

✔️2. Flower of the Month - Honeysuckle: Read a book that makes you happy

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb: Read one book written by Nora Roberts

✔️4. June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day:
Read a book that features animals in the storyline (cat familiar)

✔️5. June 8th is Best Friend Day:
Read a book that has best friends in the storyline

✔️6. June 19 is National Kissing Day:
Read a book that includes the letters K I S S in the book title

✔️7. June 22 is World Rainforest Day:
Read a book with a character who volunteers or is helpful in some way

✔️8. Flip Flop Day:
Read a book with a 3 anywhere in the published date (27/03/2007)

✔️9. June 24 is International Fairy (or Faery) Day: Read a book shelved paranormal/fantasy

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


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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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



















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
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











1. Author whose name starts with a J reading Julia Quinn's First Comes Scandal. This also covers friends to lovers

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



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







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 :)

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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

















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











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

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











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☆

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☆

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☆

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☆

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☆


See you all in July!"
yay congrats Rissa!"
Thanks Kristen for the fun 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










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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 Ingredientby Susan Wiggs 06/01/2003. 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 Magicby Janet Chapman 06/04/2010. 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
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