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FINISHED 2/24/2015!
1. ‘F’ is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'. Foxe Tail finished 2/4/2015
2. Member of the Month: Jane (PS) : Jane has been a member of RRRC since January 2009. Here is a link to Jane’s Shelves Read a book on Jane’s shelf or a book published in 2009 or January (of any year) The Best Man finished 2/15/2015
3. Author of the Month Jaci Burton: Read any book by Jaci Burton or any author with her first or last name
Fun Facts about Jaci Burton:
Jaci Burton is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling, award-winning author of over 50 books, and was first published in 2003.
Jaci is from Oklahoma
Jaci likes to garden
You can also read a book published in 2003, or one set in Oklahoma or by an author from Oklahoma, or a book with a character somehow involved in gardening or agriculture . Not As Easy As It Looks finished 2/22/2015
4. Children’s Dental Health Month: February is Children’s Dental Health month…read a book that has children, family , or a dentist/doctor in it . Stranger on the Shore finished 2/13/2015
5. Super Bowl Sunday (Feb 1): Read a book that is about football, any championships, or any sports themed. You can also read a book set in Arizona (Superbowl location) or if any of the characters like to play a sport, run, or just be athletic . Diary of a Teenage Taxidermist finished 2/15/2015
6. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): Read a book that is about weather, has a meteorologist in it, a book with an animal in it , on the cover or any shifter book . Another option… like the movie, a book that travels back in time so you can do the day over, or a book set in Pennsylvania. Cockstrut finished 2/4/2015
7. Valentines Day (Feb 14): Read a book that has a wedding/any love event in it , a book with candy on the cover, a book that is red, or any book with HEA ! Outcome finished 2/19/2015
8. Presidents Day (Feb 16): Read a book about a president or any part of government, a book about the military or a character that is in or has served in the military . The Guy From Glamour finished 2/11/2015
9. Mardi Gras (Feb 17): Read a book about Mardi Gras, set in New Orleans , an author that is from New Orleans, or a book with a masquerade party or any celebration in it. The Royal Street Heist finished 2/24/2015
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice . Necropolis finished 2/1/2015











Completed 10/10











10 of 10 Complete!
√ 1. “F”: Fiery Fate by Jaci Burton – 2/2
√ 2. Hello Jane (PS)!: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton – 2/24
√ 3. Jaci Burton: Unwrapped by Jaci Burton – 2/11
√ 4. Dental Health: Unraveled by Jaci Burton (children) – 2/9
√ 5. Super Bowl: Melting the Ice by Jaci Burton (Hockey) – 2/8
√ 6. Groundhog Day: Summer Heat by Jaci Burton (Weather Mage) – 2/20
√ 7. Valentine’s Day: Naughty and Niceby Jaci Burton et al. (red cover) – 2/11
√ 8. President’s Day: Running Mate by Jaci Burton (Senator) – 2/7
√ 9. Mardi Gras: Winter Ice by Jaci Burton (Set in New Orleans) – 2/26
√10. Reader's Choice: Magnolia Summer by Jaci Burton – 2/4
Complete:











10/10
1.‘F’ is for February: Firelight, 2/3/3015, 3*
2.Member of the Month: Jane (PS): How to Raise an Honest Rabbit, 2/5/2015, 4*
3.Author of the Month Jaci Burton: Nothing Personal, 2/17/2015, 2.5*
4.Children’s Dental Health Month: (children, family) Big Little Lies, 2/8/2015, 4.5*
5.Super Bowl Sunday: (sport romance) Falling for the Backup, 2/8/2015, 2*
6.Groundhog Day: (shifter book) What a Dragon Should Know, 2/21/2015, 3.5*
7.Valentines Day: (wedding/any love) Making Promises, 2/2/2015, 3*
8.Presidents Day: (MC has served in the military) Killing Time, 2/22/2015, 3*
9.Mardi Gras: (celebration) Archangel's Shadows, 2/26/2015, 4*
10.Reader's Choice: Crave The Night, 2/4/2015, 3*

8/8
1. ‘F’ is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.
2.Member of the Month: Jane (PS) : Jane has been a member of RRRC since January 2009. Here is a link to Jane’s Shelves Read a book on Jane’s shelf or a book published in 2009 or January (of any year)
January 26th 2010 - Hold on Tight (Hold Trilogy #3) by Stephanie Tyler 02/26/15
3.Author of the Month Jaci Burton: Read any book by Jaci Burton or any author with her first or last name
4. Children’s Dental Health Month: February is Children’s Dental Health month…read a book that has children, family, or a dentist/doctor in it.
Tall, Dark & Lonely (Pyte/Sentinel #1) by R.L. Mathewson 02/14/15
5. Super Bowl Sunday (Feb 1): Read a book that is about football, any championships, or any sports themed. You can also read a book set in Arizona (Superbowl location) or if any of the characters like to play a sport, run, or just be athletic.
Blue Lines (Assassins #4) by Toni Aleo 02/08/15
6. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): Read a book that is about weather, has a meteorologist in it, a book with an animal in it, on the cover or any shifter book. Another option… like the movie, a book that travels back in time so you can do the day over, or a book set in Pennsylvania.
The Wolf Next Door (Westfield Wolves #3) by Lydia Dare 02/18/15
7. Valentines Day (Feb 14): Read a book that has a wedding/any love event in it , a book with candy on the cover, a book that is red, or any book with HEA!
Two Wrongs, One Right (Come Undone #3) by Katee Robert 02/21/15
8. Presidents Day (Feb 16): Read a book about a president or any part of government, a book about the military or a character that is in or has served in the military.
Polar Bared (Kodiak Point #3) by Eve Langlais 02/09/15
9. Mardi Gras (Feb 17): Read a book about Mardi Gras, set in New Orleans, an author that is from New Orleans, or a book with a masquerade party or any celebration in it.
Angel of Darkness (The Fallen #1) by Cynthia Eden 02/20/15
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
He's So Fine (Lucky Harbor #11) by Jill Shalvis 02/06/15









2/4
1. ‘F’ is for February:
2.Member of the Month: Jane (PS): Unfiltered & Unlawful by Payge Galvin
6. Groundhog Day (Feb 2):
10. Reader's Choice: Bad Boy Rock Star by Candy J. Starr



2015 February Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed
✔1. ‘F’ is for February: Bound by Flames 2/8/15
✔2.Member of the Month: Jane (PS): Dangerous Ground 2/8/15
✔3.Author of the Month Jaci Burton: Quarterback Draw 2/17/15
✔4. Children’s Dental Health Month: Carnal Gift 2/6/15
✔5. Super Bowl Sunday (Feb 1): Fatal Mistake 2/12/15
✔6. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): Caressed by Ice 2/3/15
✔7. Valentines Day (Feb 14): Her Holiday Man 2/5/15
✔8. Presidents Day (Feb 16): Fatal Jeopardy 2/16/15
✔9. Mardi Gras (Feb 17): Last Call 2/13/15
✔10. Reader's Choice: Five Dates 2/7/15
Completed:










Congrats to all the finishers!

Progress: 5 out of 5
1. ‘F’ is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.
2.Member of the Month: Jane (PS) : Jane has been a member of RRRC since January 2009. Here is a link to Jane’s Shelves Read a book on Jane’s shelf or a book published in 2009 or January (of any year)
3.Author of the Month Jaci Burton: Read any book by Jaci Burton or any author with her first or last name
Fun Facts about Jaci Burton:
Jaci Burton is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling, award-winning author of over 50 books, and was first published in 2003.
Jaci is from Oklahoma
Jaci likes to garden
You can also read a book published in 2003, or one set in Oklahoma or by an author from Oklahoma, or a book with a character somehow involved in gardening or agriculture.
4. Children’s Dental Health Month: February is Children’s Dental Health month…read a book that has children, family, or a dentist/doctor in it:
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin - ***** - 2/1/2015 - Children and Family in it
5. Super Bowl Sunday (Feb 1): Read a book that is about football, any championships, or any sports themed. You can also read a book set in Arizona (Superbowl location) or if any of the characters like to play a sport, run, or just be athletic.
6. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): Read a book that is about weather, has a meteorologist in it, a book with an animal in it, on the cover or any shifter book. Another option… like the movie, a book that travels back in time so you can do the day over, or a book set in Pennsylvania.
7. Valentines Day (Feb 14): Read a book that has a wedding/any love event in it , a book with candy on the cover, a book that is red, or any book with HEA!:
Jemima J by Jane Green - ***** - 2/18/2015 - HEA
8. Presidents Day (Feb 16): Read a book about a president or any part of government, a book about the military or a character that is in or has served in the military.
Nefertiti by Michelle Moran - *** - 2/26/2015 - Military
9. Mardi Gras (Feb 17): Read a book about Mardi Gras, set in New Orleans, an author that is from New Orleans, or a book with a masquerade party or any celebration in it:
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern - **** - 2/22/2015 - 387 Pages - Masquerade party in it
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice:
Saga Deluxe Edition, Volume 1 by Brian K. Vaughan - ***** - 2/21/2015 - 504 Pages






8/8 Read
1. ‘F’ is for February: The Forever of Ella and Micha 2/5 ★★
2.Member of the Month: Jane (PS) :
3.Author of the Month Jaci Burton:Redeemed - 2/15 ★★
4. Children’s Dental Health Month: The Dream Hunter - 2/26 - ★★★
5. Super Bowl Sunday (Feb 1): Before Jamaica Lane - 2/12 ★★★★★
6. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): Dark Side of the Moon - 2/21 ★★★★
7. .Valentines Day (Feb 14): The Heiress Bride - 2/1 ★★★★
8. Presidents Day (Feb 16):
9. Mardi Gras (Feb 17): Unleash the Night - 2/9 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Lord of Scoundrels - 2/4 - ★★★★★









1. ‘F’ is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.

2.Member of the Month: Jane (PS) : Jane has been a member of RRRC since January 2009. Here is a link to Jane’s Shelves Read a book on Jane’s shelf or a book published in 2009 or January (of any year)
3.Author of the Month Jaci Burton: Read any book by Jaci Burton or any author with her first or last name
Fun Facts about Jaci Burton:
Jaci Burton is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling, award-winning author of over 50 books, and was first published in 2003.
Jaci is from Oklahoma
Jaci likes to garden
You can also read a book published in 2003, or one set in Oklahoma or by an author from Oklahoma, or a book with a character somehow involved in gardening or agriculture.

4. Children’s Dental Health Month: February is Children’s Dental Health month…read a book that has children, family, or a dentist/doctor in it.

5. Super Bowl Sunday (Feb 1): Read a book that is about football, any championships, or any sports themed. You can also read a book set in Arizona (Superbowl location) or if any of the characters like to play a sport, run, or just be athletic.

6. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): Read a book that is about weather, has a meteorologist in it, a book with an animal in it, on the cover or any shifter book. Another option… like the movie, a book that travels back in time so you can do the day over, or a book set in Pennsylvania.

7. .Valentines Day (Feb 14): Read a book that has a wedding/any love event in it , a book with candy on the cover, a book that is red, or any book with HEA!

8. Presidents Day (Feb 16): Read a book about a president or any part of government, a book about the military or a character that is in or has served in the military.

9. Mardi Gras (Feb 17): Read a book about Mardi Gras, set in New Orleans, an author that is from New Orleans, or a book with a masquerade party or any celebration in it.

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


3/4
1. ‘F’ is for February:
2.Member of the Month: Jane (PS):
6. Groundhog Day (Feb 2):
10. Reader's Choice: Bad Boy Rock Star by Candy J. Starr




3/3
I'm in. I've only got time for three this month,
1. ‘F’ is for February: The Little Shop of Hopes and Dreamsby Fiona Harper 28/2
7. .Valentines Day (Feb 14): Lost & Found by Jane Sigaloff 26/2
10. Reader's Choice: The Adventurer's Wife by Anne Herries 18/2

1. ‘F’ is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.

2.Member of the Month: Jane (PS) : Jane has been a member of RRRC since January 2009. Here is a link to Jane’s Shelves Read a book on Jane’s shelf or a book published in 2009 or January (of any year)

3.Author of the Month Jaci Burton: Read any book by Jaci Burton or any author with her first or last name
Fun Facts about Jaci Burton:
Jaci Burton is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling, award-winning author of over 50 books, and was first published in 2003.
Jaci is from Oklahoma
Jaci likes to garden
You can also read a book published in 2003, or one set in Oklahoma or by an author from Oklahoma, or a book with a character somehow involved in gardening or agriculture.

4. Children’s Dental Health Month: February is Children’s Dental Health month…read a book that has children, family, or a dentist/doctor in it.

5. Super Bowl Sunday (Feb 1): Read a book that is about football, any championships, or any sports themed. You can also read a book set in Arizona (Superbowl location) or if any of the characters like to play a sport, run, or just be athletic.

6. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): Read a book that is about weather, has a meteorologist in it, a book with an animal in it, on the cover or any shifter book. Another option… like the movie, a book that travels back in time so you can do the day over, or a book set in Pennsylvania.

7. .Valentines Day (Feb 14): Read a book that has a wedding/any love event in it , a book with candy on the cover, a book that is red, or any book with HEA!

8. Presidents Day (Feb 16): Read a book about a president or any part of government, a book about the military or a character that is in or has served in the military.

9. Mardi Gras (Feb 17): Read a book about Mardi Gras, set in New Orleans, an author that is from New Orleans, or a book with a masquerade party or any celebration in it.

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


Duration: 2/1/15 - 2/28/15
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Completed: 9/9 FINISHED!!!!
1. This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 02/10/15
2. Immortal In Death by J. D. Robb 02/12/15
3. The Ride by Jaci J. 02/04/15
4. Highland Destiny by Hannah Howell 02/06/15
6. Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur 02/16/15
7. Forever and a Day by Jill Shalvis 02/08/15
8. Mackenzie's Mission by Linda Howard 02/22/15
9. Skinwalker by Faith Hunter 02/25/15
10. Cop Town by Karin Slaughter 02/20/15










4/4 ... Finished
1. ‘F’ is for February:
2.Member of the Month: Jane (PS):
6. Groundhog Day (Feb 2):
10. Reader's Choice:





10/10 Completed
01. ‘F’ is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.
02. Member of the Month: Jane (PS): Jane has been a member of RRRC since January 2009.
03. Author of the Month ~ Jaci Burton: Read any book by Jaci Burton or any author with her first or last name.
You can also read a book published in 2003, or one set in Oklahoma or by an author from Oklahoma, or a book with a character somehow involved in gardening or agriculture.
04. Children’s Dental Health Month: February is Children’s Dental Health month…read a book that has children, family, or a dentist/doctor in it.
05. Super Bowl Sunday (Feb 1): Read a book that is about football, any championships, or any sports themed. You can also read a book set in Arizona (Superbowl location) or if any of the characters like to play a sport, run, or just be athletic.
06. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): Read a book that is about weather, has a meteorologist in it, a book with an animal in it, on the cover or any shifter book. Another option… like the movie, a book that travels back in time so you can do the day over, or a book set in Pennsylvania.
07. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): Read a book that has a wedding/any love event in it , a book with candy on the cover, a book that is red, or any book with HEA!
08. Presidents Day (Feb 16): Read a book about a president or any part of government, a book about the military or a character that is in or has served in the military.
09. Mardi Gras (Feb 17): Read a book about Mardi Gras, set in New Orleans, an author that is from New Orleans, or a book with a masquerade party or any celebration in it.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.











Congrats to all the finishers!!
February Monthly Challenge
10 of 10 Read
✔1. ‘F’ is for February:
-- First Comes Love – Christie Ridgway
-- 02.04 ★★★★
✔2. Member of the Month – Jane (PS):
-- Dark Citadel – Cherise Sinclair (pubbed Apr 2009)
-- 02.23 ★★★★
✔3. Author of the Month – Jaci Burton:
-- Fall Fury – Jaci Burton
-- 02.26 ★★★
✔4. Children’s Dental Health Month:
-- Say You Love Me – Patricia Hagan (heroine’s mother is a medicine women)
-- 02.24 ★★★
✔5. Super Bowl Sunday (Feb 1):
-- Cross Purposes – Patricia Watters (a bronco buster is athletic!!)
-- 02.25 ★★★
✔6. Groundhog Day (Feb 2):
-- The Finding – Nicky Charles (werewolves/shifters)
-- 02.15 ★★★1/2
✔7. Valentines Day (Feb 14):
-- In Bed with a Highlander – Maya Banks (wedding…forced but still a wedding… and an HEA I’m sure)
-- 02.27 ★★★★
✔8. Presidents Day (Feb 16):
-- Three Little Words – Susan Mallery (hero is former military)
-- 02.05 ★★★★
✔9. Mardi Gras (Feb 17):
-- The Storm and the Splendor – Jennifer Blake (historic New Orleans)
-- 02.17 ★★★★
✔10. Reader's Choice:
-- The Darkest Surrender – Gena Showalter
-- 02.08 ★★★1/2











Duration: February 1 to February 28, 2015
Progress: 8 of 10 (COMPLETE!)
I signed up for ten but didn't quite finish.
✔1. ‘F’ is for February: First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost; Read 02/09/15
2. Member of the Month: Jane (PS) : Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb
3. Author of the Month Jaci Burton: Giving Chase by Lauren Dane (Kyle is in landscaping)
✔4. Children’s Dental Health Month: Never Too Far by Abbi Glines; Read 02/13/15
✔5. Super Bowl Sunday (Feb 1): Reason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan; Read 02/24/15
✔6. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): A Tale Of Two Dragons by G.A. Aiken; Read 02/28/15
✔7. Valentines Day (Feb 14): Down London Road by Samantha Young; Read 02/24/15
✔8. Presidents Day (Feb 16): Fish & Chips by Abigail Roux and Madeleine Urban; Read 02/05/15
✔9. Mardi Gras (Feb 17): Skinwalker by Faith Hunter; Read 02/03/15
✔10. Reader's Choice: The Master by Kresley Cole; Read 02/26/15











Going for all 10 next month. Short month caught up to me.
3.Author of the Month Jaci Burton: Read any book by Jaci Burton or any author with her first or last name
Fun Facts about Jaci Burton:
Jaci Burton is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling, award-winning author of over 50 books, and was first published in 2003.
Jaci is from Oklahoma
Jaci likes to garden
Hope Ignites by Jaci Burton 2-20-15
4. Children’s Dental Health Month: February is Children’s Dental Health month…read a book that has children, family, or a dentist/doctor in it.
The Doctor and Mr. Right by Cindy Kirk 2-8-15
5. Super Bowl Sunday (Feb 1): Read a book that is about football, any championships, or any sports themed. You can also read a book set in Arizona (Superbowl location) or if any of the characters like to play a sport, run, or just be athletic.
The Homecoming by Robyn Carr 2-10-15
6. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): Read a book that is about weather, has a meteorologist in it, a book with an animal in it, on the cover or any shifter book. Another option… like the movie, a book that travels back in time so you can do the day over, or a book set in Pennsylvania.
Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins 2-16-2015
7. .Valentines Day (Feb 14): Read a book that has a wedding/any love event in it , a book with candy on the cover, a book that is red, or any book with HEA!
The Husband List by Janet Evanovich 2-18-15
8. Presidents Day (Feb 16): Read a book about a president or any part of government, a book about the military or a character that is in or has served in the military.
Wolf Haven by Lindsay Mckenna 2-26-15
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Best Man by Kristin Higgins 2-17-15

READ: 6/10
✔1. ‘F’ is for February: Festive in Death - J.D. Robb 2/16
2. Member of the Month: Hexed - Kevin Hearne
3. Author of the Month Jaci Burton: Playing to Win - Jaci Burton
4. Children’s Dental Health Month: The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma - Trenton Lee Stewart (m.c. are children)
✔5. Super Bowl Sunday (Feb 1): Scarlet - Jordan Summers (set in Arizona) 2/7
✔6. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): Heart of the Wolf - Terry Spear (wolf shifter) 2/14
✔7. Valentines Day (Feb 14): Candy Cane Murder - Joanna Fluke (candy on cover) 2/26
✔8. Presidents Day (Feb 16): The Saint - Monica McCarty (in Scottish Military) 2/28
9. Mardi Gras (Feb 17): TBD
✔10. Reader's Choice: Much Ado About Vampires - Katie MacAlister 2/15










1. ‘F’ is for February: Air Bound - Christine Feehan
2.Member of the Month: Jane (PS) :
3.Author of the Month Jaci Burton:
4. Children’s Dental Health Month: Short Rides - Lorelei James
5. Super Bowl Sunday (Feb 1): Crown of Midnight - Sarah J Maas
6. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): Crux - Moira Rogers
7. Valentines Day (Feb 14):
8. Presidents Day (Feb 16):
9. Mardi Gras (Feb 17):
10. Reader's Choice:











1. ‘F’ is for February:
4. Children’s Dental Health Month:
6. Groundhog Day (Feb 2):
7. Valentines Day (Feb 14):
10. Reader's Choice:
Complete 5/5





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