2021 January Monthly Challenge

[Courtney]

sure. why not?

[Bookchaser]

2021 January Monthly Challenge



3/10 Completed


01. Happy January Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.
Waking Up Wed by Christy Jeffries
OR
Trick My Truck But Don't Mess With My Heart by LuAnn McLane
02. Baby Names!: 👶🏻Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival).
The Cottage at Firefly Lake by Jen Gilroy (Charlotte)
OR
In the Dog House by Traci Hall (Emma)
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.
Amaryllis by Jayne Castle 01/07/21
04. New Year's Day (January 1): 🎉Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
A Warrior's Heart by Margaret Moore
OR
All You Need is Love by Marie Force
OR
Love Once & Forever by Flora Speer
OR
Patchwork Family in the Outback by Soraya M. Lane
05. National Bubble Bath Day (January 8): 🛁Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.
The One Who Stays by Toni Blake
OR
Then He Kissed Me by Laura Trentham
OR
Montana Promises by Kim Law
06. National Hat Day (January 15): 👒Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.
The Best Man Plan by Jaci Burton 01/02/21
07. Penguin Awareness Day (January 20): 🐧Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.
Head Over Paws by Debbie Burns
OR
Ultimate Courage by Piper J. Drake
OR
Night of the Beast by Lisa Ladew
08. Compliment Day (January 24): 🍭Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered).
Sweet Surprise by Candis Terry
OR
Sweet Stuff by Donna Kauffman
09. Hot Tea Month: ☕️Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
Thankful in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk 01/08/21
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice!
A Creed In Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller
OR
Bachelor Games in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk
OR
No Kind of Hero by Rosalind James
OR
Close to You by Kristen Proby



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[[deleted user]]

2021 January Monthly Challenge
10/10

✔1. Happy January Birthday!:
Key Lime Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke
{PUB IN JANUARY}
January 22nd, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐

✔2. Baby Names!
Enjoy the View by Sarah Morgenthaler
{NAME EMILY - TO EXCEL}
January 28th, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC):
Hidden Ambition by Jules Bennett
{55 RATINGS}
January 9th, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✔4. January 1- New Year's Day
After I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid
{NEW TO ME AUTHOR}
January 3rd, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✔5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day
The Lemon Sisters by Jill Shalvis
{WATER ON THE COVER}
January 11th, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2

✔6. January 15- National Hat Day
The Coffee Corner by Amy Clipston
{HAT}
January 6th, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2

✔7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day
The Duke Is Mine by Eloisa James
{ANIMAL}
January 14th, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐

✔8. January 24- Compliment Day
An Alaskan Twin Surprise by Belle Calhoune
{WORD - ALASKA}
January 23rd, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✔9. Hot Tea Month
Looking for a Cowboy by Donna Grant
{LETTER T IN NAME}
January 21st, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2

✔10. Reader's Choice:
More than Neighbors by Shannon Stacey
January 30th, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[AliciaJ]

2021 January Monthly Challenge

10/10 Done! 💖😊

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet

1/2

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)

1/17/21

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists - Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle

Fun Facts about Jayne Ann Krentz-
* Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of over 50 consecutive New York Times bestsellers
* She writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle)
* Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian
* Ms. Krentz lives in Seattle, Washington

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.

1/24/21

4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.

1/19/21

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.

1/1

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.

1/23/21

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.

1/9

8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)

1/16/21

9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.

1/3

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

1/16/21

[Marissa]

1. Once a Spy
2. The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics
3. Un vaquero entre la nieve
4. A salvo en sus brazos
5. Il sussurro degli oceani: la serie completa
6. The Price of Passion
7. The Hope
8. Dulce atracción
9. Christmas Reunion in Paris
10. Desde Donde Se Domine La Llanura

[Juana "Darkness"]

I’m in.

2021 January Monthly Challenge

1. January: Prisoner of Night by J.R. Ward (CR)

2. Baby Names (Emily): Still of Night by Emily Goodwin 1/3/21

3. Washington: Defeat the Darkness by Alexis Morgan 1/5/21

4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Pushing Up Posies byEve Langlais 1/7/21

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Chosen Prey by Cheyenne McCray 1/3/21

8. January 24- Compliment Day- Never Gonna Happen byCynthia Eden 1/9/21

9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.

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

[Sandra]

ALL DONE!

1. red on the cover - His Fantasy Girl - Nina Croft - 3 JAN
2. an author with one of the baby names - The Eleventh Commandment - Jeffrey Archer - 4 JAN
3. Romantic Suspense - Deeper Evil - Vickie McKeehan - 5 JAN
4. first in a series - Dark Prince - Christine Feehan - 2 JAN
5. read a book in a relaxing spot - Mastering the Movie Star - Talia Hunter - 6 JAN
6. hat on the cover - Texas Prey - Barb Han - 3 JAN
7. animal in the story - Curiosity Thrilled the Cat - Sofie Kelly - 1 JAN
8. word in the title that attracts you to it - It's in His Kiss - Bria Quinlan - 2 JAN
9. 'T' in the title - Texas Hunt - Barb Han - 6 JAN
10. Reader's Choice - Fatal Affair - Marie Force - 7 JAN

[Fran, Moderator]

Congratulations Sandra!

[Elaine]

Finished challenge ~ see post 17.
Thank you Goodreads - with UK being in another lockdown, you help me through it with your challenges ❤

[Michele]

2021 January Monthly Challenge
6/10

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet. The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins - 1/2/21 (4 1/2*)

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists - Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.

What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty - 1/8/21 (5*)

4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author. The Fate of Crowns by Rebecca L. Garcia - 1/2/21 (4*)

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover. You Have a Match by Emma Lord - 1/8/21 (4*)

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn. The Patriot by Jennifer Millikin - 1/6/21 (5*)

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.

8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)

9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice! A Righteous Man by Jay Crownover - 1/7/21 (4 1/2*)


2. 7. 8. 9.

[Shelley]

January 2021 Monthly Challenge


1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.

4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.

8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)

9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.

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

[Heather]

🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆

Starting Late i am in let's see how many I can get in!

4/10

1. Happy January Birthday!: The Death Dealer by Heather Graham

🎆2. Baby Names!- Witchling Academy : Semester Five by Avery Song 01.14.2021


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Slightly Shady by Amanda Quick

🎆 4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.- Fae Trials by Sofia Daniel 01.13.21

🎆5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Strength by Jane Washington 1.31.2021

🎆 6. January 15- National Hat Day- Enemies by Tijan01.15.2021

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Night Shifter by Lucia Ashta

8. January 24- Compliment Day- Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin

9. Hot Tea Month- Three Trials by Kristy Cunning

10. Reader's Choice: If You've Got It, Haunt It by H.P. Mallory!

🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Elaine wrote: "Finished challenge ~ see post 17.
Thank you Goodreads - with UK being in another lockdown, you help me through it with your challenges ❤"

❤️

[Lilly]

Hey all,

is it too late to join ? :(

[.•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•]

Completed!

2021 January Monthly Challenge
Completed 10/10

✔️1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January

I'll Be Dammed by Mandy Rosko - 03/01/2021

✔️2. Baby Names! Read a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery) - Genevieve is excellent with a bow

Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks - 07/01/2021

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read a book with 50 or more rating (448 ratings)

'Roo and the Angel by Eve Langlais - 02/01/2021

✔️4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is a new-to-you author.

Green City Savior by Christen Civiletto - 01/01/2021

✔️5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you

Goose and the Ocelot by Renee Hewett - 03/01/2021

✔️6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (he's holding his hat)

The Obsessions of Lord Godfrey Cavanaugh by Stephanie Laurens - 01/01/2021

✔️7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story

The Unseen by Thea Harrison - 02/01/2021

✔️8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it

Diamond in the Ruff by Jodi Kendrick - 13/01/2021

✔️9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with the letter 'T' in the title

Panda and the Kitty by Eve Langlais - 03/01/2021

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

Bat and the Bone by Alexa Gregory - 04/01/2021

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Lilly wrote: "Hey all,

is it too late to join ? :("

No! And feel free to include any books you've read in January so far! You can join the monthly challenge at any time, the books just need to be read within the month. 😊

[Bookchaser]

2021 January Monthly Challenge



5/10 Completed


01. Happy January Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.
Waking Up Wed by Christy Jeffries
OR
Trick My Truck But Don't Mess With My Heart by LuAnn McLane
02. Baby Names!: 👶🏻Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival).
The Cottage at Firefly Lake by Jen Gilroy (Charlotte)
OR
In the Dog House by Traci Hall (Emma)
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.
Amaryllis by Jayne Castle 01/07/21
04. New Year's Day (January 1): 🎉Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
A Warrior's Heart by Margaret Moore
OR
All You Need is Love by Marie Force
OR
Love Once & Forever by Flora Speer
OR
Patchwork Family in the Outback by Soraya M. Lane
05. National Bubble Bath Day (January 8): 🛁Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.
The One Who Stays by Toni Blake 01/17/21
06. National Hat Day (January 15): 👒Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.
The Best Man Plan by Jaci Burton 01/02/21
07. Penguin Awareness Day (January 20): 🐧Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.
Night of the Beast by Lisa Ladew 01/16/21
08. Compliment Day (January 24): 🍭Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered).
Sweet Surprise by Candis Terry
OR
Sweet Stuff by Donna Kauffman
09. Hot Tea Month: ☕️Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
Thankful in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk 01/08/21
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice!
A Creed In Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller
OR
Bachelor Games in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk
OR
No Kind of Hero by Rosalind James
OR
Close to You by Kristen Proby



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[Tiki]

2021 January Monthly Challenge
4/4. 7/7 10/10 COMPLETED
Original Post #20


❄️1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
The Virgin Manny by: Amy Lane (01/10/21)


❄️2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)
Bound Together by: Christine Feehan (01/13/21)


❄️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists - Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle

Fun Facts about Jayne Ann Krentz-
* Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of over 50 consecutive New York Times bestsellers
* She writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle)
* Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian
* Ms. Krentz lives in Seattle, Washington

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska), or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.
Dashing Through the Snow by: Debbie Macomber (01/05/21)

❄️4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
Christmas Bodyguard by; Margaret Daley (01/09/21)

❄️5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.
Judgment Road by: Christine Feehan (01/13/21)

❄️6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.
Rocky Mountain Cowboy Christmas by: Katie Ruggle (01/15/21)

❄️7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.
On the Edge by: Ilona Andrews (01/11/21)

❄️8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)
Baby, Be Mine by: Vivian Arend (01/16/21)

❄️9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
Her Perfect Mate by: Paige Tyler (01/08/21)

❄️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
Leashed by: Candace Blevins (01/08/21)

[Fran, Moderator]

Congratulations Tiki, Christine and Elaine!!

[Patrizia]

Done!

2021 January Monthly Challenge
5/5 romance

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
On the Run by Valerie Hansen 3 January; 4☆


2. Baby Names!

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle.

4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
Puppy Love by Lucy Gilmore 6 January; 4 1/2☆


5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day.

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.
hat on the cover and set in a ranch- Cowboy Up by Stacy Finz 17 January; 5☆


7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.
Desert Rescue by Lisa Phillips 10 Jnauary; 5☆


8. January 24- Compliment Day.

9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
Love Like Water by D.E. Malone 13 January; 3 1/2☆


10. Reader's Choice.

[Rissa]

Finished, see message 11! :)

Thank you - see you all in February!

[Michaele]

Done!

10/10
1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January Finders Keepers, N.R. Walker, 1/16

2. Baby Names! This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Mud & Lace, Jay Northcote, 1/15

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, Lucky In Loveland, K-lee Klein, 1/8

4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author. Get a Life, Chloe Brown, Talia Hibbert, 1/2

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you The Redemption of River, Eli Easton, 1/17

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn. As Big as the Sky, Amy Aislin, 1/13

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing. So We Meet-Cute Again, Geneva Vand, 1/16

8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title Merry Cherry Christmas, Keira Andrews, 1/4

9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry Christmas Lane, Amy Aislin, 1/6

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice! Let Your Heart Be Light, J.R. Lawrie, 1/9

[M]

2021 January Monthly Challenge
10/10 read COMPLETED!!

✅ 1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
The Mafia And His Angel: Part 1 by Lylah James 1/5/21

✅ 2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)
The Initiation by Nikki Sloane
(the h's sister is named Emily) 4 stars 1/15/21

✅ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists - Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle

Fun Facts about Jayne Ann Krentz-
* Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of over 50 consecutive New York Times bestsellers
* She writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle)
* Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian
* Ms. Krentz lives in Seattle, Washington

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.
Forever Wild by K.A. Tucker(set in Alaska) 4 stars 1/3/21


✅ 4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
Striker by Rachel Leigh 4 stars 1/1/21

✅ 5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.
The Score by Elle Kennedy (LOVE this series!!) 5 stars 1/8/21

✅ 6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.
Manfax by Jacob Chance (hard hat on cover and H is in construction) 3.5 stars 1/18/2021

✅ 7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.
Shacking Up by Helena Hunting 3.5/4 stars 1/7/21 (ferret in book)

✅ 8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered) .
The Obsession by Nikki Sloane 4 stars 1/16/21

✅ 9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
The Fourth Time Charm by Maya Hughes 3.5 stars 1/10/21

✅ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
The Mistake by Elle Kennedy 4.5 stars 1/4/21


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[JoAnne]

Done on post #31

January Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10 DONE!

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January
Giving In To Love: A Friends with Benefits Office Romance (Strong Brothers Book 2) by Ajme Williams 1/9/21 3.5stars (1/8/21)

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC)
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)
Her Kind of Cowboy (Tying the Knot in Texas #2) by Dylann Crush 1/16/21 4stars (Charlene female variation of Charles)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists - Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle

Fun Facts about Jayne Ann Krentz-
* Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of over 50 consecutive New York Times bestsellers
* She writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle)
* Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian
* Ms. Krentz lives in Seattle, Washington

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska)
The Ballad of Hattie Taylor by Susan Andersen 1/7/21 5stars (Oregon and Seattle)

4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book by a new-to-you author.
All Bags Go to Cleveland by C.S. Hale 1/4/21 4stars

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you or a book with water on the cover.
Our Italian Summer by Jennifer Probst 1/11/21 5stars (takes place in Italy, the land of my ancestors and a place I hope to visit again)

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown)
First Light in Morning Star (Maidels of Morning Star #2) by Charlotte Hubbard 1/3/21 4stars (prayer kapp)

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story
The Agent (The Consultants #3) by Nancy Herkness 1/2/21 4.5stars (horses)

8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)
Special Ops Seduction (Alaska Force #5) by Megan Crane 1/19/21 4.5stars (Seduction)

9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
Dating My Brother's Best Friend (Brother's Best Friend #6) by Sofia T. Summers 1/10/21 4stars (Kelly - nosy and thinks a lot of her own abilities; T in dating, brother's, best and middle initial of author)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
He Never Forgot (Zachary Goldman Mysteries #9) by P.D. Workman 1/14/2021 4stars

[Fran, Moderator]

Congratulations Patrizia, Rissa, Michaele, M and JoAnne!!

[Bookchaser]

2021 January Monthly Challenge



8/10 Completed


01. Happy January Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.
Trick My Truck But Don't Mess With My Heart by LuAnn McLane 01/20/21
02. Baby Names!: 👶🏻Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival).
The Cottage at Firefly Lake by Jen Gilroy (Charlotte)
OR
In the Dog House by Traci Hall (Emma)
OR
Take a Chance by Shelley Shepard Gray (Emily)
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.
Amaryllis by Jayne Castle 01/07/21
04. New Year's Day (January 1): 🎉Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
Patchwork Family in the Outback by Soraya M. Lane 01/24/21
05. National Bubble Bath Day (January 8): 🛁Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.
The One Who Stays by Toni Blake 01/17/21
06. National Hat Day (January 15): 👒Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.
The Best Man Plan by Jaci Burton 01/02/21
07. Penguin Awareness Day (January 20): 🐧Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.
Night of the Beast by Lisa Ladew 01/16/21
08. Compliment Day (January 24): 🍭Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered).
Sweet Surprise by Candis Terry
OR
Sweet Stuff by Donna Kauffman
OR
Sugarplums and Mistletoe by Michelle Pennington
09. Hot Tea Month: ☕️Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
Thankful in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk 01/08/21
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice!
Close to You by Kristen Proby 01/20/21



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[Frankie]

2021 January Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finished


1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
Minutes to Kill-Melinda Leigh 1/14

2. Baby Names! Read a book that is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names.
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)
Lucy Score-Whiskey Chaser 1/20

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle
You may also read a book shelved as Romantic Suspense
Lyrics on the Wind-Autumn Jones Lake 1/21

4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series.
(Cold Justice Series)
A Cold Dark Place-Toni Anderson 1/22

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book with water on the cover.
Falling for Love-Marie Force 1/04

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site.
Come Back for Me-Corinne Michaels 1/04

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.
Animal Magnetism-Jill Shalvis 1/22

8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)
Hoping for Love-Marie Force 1/08

9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
The Lying Game-Mickey Miller 1/06

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
The End Game-Mickey Miller 1/07

[AliciaJ]

All done! Message 54 😊

[Wanda]

Challenge Completed
2021 January Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed

01. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.
The Gospel of Loki-Joanne M. Harris-1/21/21-👺👺👺👺


02. Baby Names!: 👶🏻Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
March: Book Three-John Lewis-1/2/21-*****


03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~
You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings. (145 ratings)
Yuletide at Moonglow-Deborah Garner-1/11/21-💘💘💘💘💘


04. New Year's Day (January 1): 🎉Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
The Highlander-Zoe Saadia-1/4/21-***
#1-The Rise of the Aztecs Series


05. National Bubble Bath Day (January 8): Read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.
The Winter Sea-Susanna Kearsley-1/17/21-👑👑👑👑👑


06. National Hat Day (January 15): 👒Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown)
Kindred Spirits-Sarah Strohmeyer-1/15/21-💕💕💕💕💕


07. Penguin Awareness Day (January 20): 🐧Read a book with an animal in the story.
How to Raise an Elephant-Alexander McCall Smith-1/6/21-🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘


08. Compliment Day (January 24): 🍭Read a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. The word is Christmas
Christmas at the End of Main-Meg Easton-1/14/21-🎅🏼🎅🏼🎅🏼


09. Hot Tea Month: ☕️Read a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
Shroud for the Archbishop-Peter Tremayne-1/3/21-****


10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice!
In Pursuit of the Green Lion-Judith Merkle Riley-1/24/21-🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁

[Wealie]

Books read: 10/10
Tasks completed: 21/29

✔ 01. Happy January Birthday!
Published in January – Wolf Detective – Read: 13/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Red on cover – Royal Bear – Read: 03/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟

✔ 02. Baby names!
Character named Lucy: Lady Darby's personal maid – The Anatomist’s Wife – Read: 31/01 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Author name: Charles, Archer, Lucy or Emily –

✔ 03. Feature Author Challenge: Jayne Ann Krentz, Jayne Castle or Amanda Quick
Author from Pacific Northwest – Nora Roberts - The Next Always – Read: 15/01 – 3 🌟🌟
Title with 50 or more ratings – Charmed Mate – Read: 04/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Award winning author – Nora Roberts - Face the Fire – Read: 19/01 – 3.5 🌟🌟🌟
Title by Jayne Ann Krentz –
Title by Jayne Castle –
Title by Amanda Quick –
Shelved as ‘Romantic Suspense –
Set in Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Western Montana, Northern California, British Columbia or Alaska) –

✔ 04. 1 Jan: New Year’s Day
First in a series – Her Alien Prince – Read: 05/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
New to you author – Scarlett Grove – Rookie Bear – Read: 06/01 – 2 🌟🌟

✔ 05. 8 Jan: National Bubble Bath Day
Relaxing read – Love and Death Among the Cheetahs – Read: 23/01 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Read in a relaxing spot: My Bath – Changed Mate – Read: 05/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟 –
Water on cover – Chased Mate – Read: 04/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟

✔ 06. 15 Jan: National Hat Day
Hat on cover – Blameless – Read: 26/01 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Head covering on cover –
Set on a farm, ranch or construction site –

✔ 07. 20 Jan: Penguin Awareness Day
Animal in the story – Bass-Ackwards – Read: 20/01 – 3.5 🌟🌟🌟 – Dog
Nurturing character – Hunted – Read: 22/01 – 2 🌟🌟

✔ 08. 24 Jan: Compliment Day
Sweet sounding title – A Duke by Default – Read: 18/01 – 3.5 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Attractive word in title – Trickery – Read: 14/01 – 2 🌟🌟

✔ 09. Hot Tea Month
Nosy character – Chosen Mate – Read: 05/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Character in food industry – Fire Breathing Beast – Read: 10/01 – 2 🌟🌟
Letter ‘T’ in title – Craved Mate – Read: 05/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Letter ‘T’ in author name – Asking for Trouble – Read: 20/01 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟 – Tessa Bailey

✔ 10. Reader’s choice
Title of your choosing – Stolen – Read: 07/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟

[Susan]

DONE!!!

I'm in

10/10

1. Happy January Birthday!:
⛄Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
Portrait of a Forbidden Love - Bronwyn Scott (HH #1550 - Jan 2021) - Jan 5

2. Baby Names!
⛄Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).

Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!

This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)
The Yarn Spinner - Deborah Smith (Belle Books - Jan 2014) (Lucy) - Jan 14

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle:
⛄Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists - Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle

Fun Facts about Jayne Ann Krentz-

* Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of over 50 consecutive New York Times bestsellers
* She writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle)
* Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian
* Ms. Krentz lives in Seattle, Washington

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.
Agent Under Siege - Lena Diaz (HI #1973 - Jan 2021) (romantic suspense) - Jan 3

4. January 1- New Year's Day:
⛄Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
Her Texas New Year's Wish - Michelle Major (HSE #2809 - Jan 2021) - Jan 4

5. January 8-National Bubble Bath Day:
⛄Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.
Ultimate Showdown - Addison Fox (HRS #2115 - Dec 2020) - Jan 14

6. January 15 - National Hat Day:
⛄Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.
Crime Scene Cover-Up - Julie Miller (HI #1969 - Dec 2020) (firefighter) - Jan 25

7. January 20 - Penguin Awareness Day:
⛄Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.
Her Mountainside Haven - Jo McNally (HSE #2820 - Feb 2021) (dog) - Jan 26

8. January 24 - Compliment Day:
⛄Read a book with a sweet-sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)
Bare Devotion - Geri Krotow (Lyrical Press - Sept 2018) (devotion) - Jan 19

9. Hot Tea Month:
⛄Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name
The Duke and I - Julia Quinn (Avon - Jan 2000) (nosy = Lady Whistledown) - Jan 12

10. Reader's Choice:
⛄Read any book of your choice!
Redwood - Janie Crouch (Calamittie Jane Publishing - Jan 2021) - Jan 6

[Fran, Moderator]

Congrats Frankie, AliciaJ, Wanda and Susan!!

[Nayara]

January Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed

✔ 🎂 1. Happy January Birthday!
The Curse of Tenth Grave - 4⭐ - 01/25

✔ 🍼 2. Baby Names - Emily (To Strive/Excel/Rival)
Best Knight Ever - 4.5⭐ - 01/05

✔ 📝 3. FAC - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle -
Read a book that is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.
City of the Lost - 4⭐ - 01/21

✔ 🎇 4. New Year's Day -
Read a book that is first in a series
Beyond the Highland Mist - 3⭐ - 01/11

✔ 🛁 5. National Bubble Bath Day -
Read a book that you think will relax you
Forged by Desire - 4⭐ - 01/10

✔ 👒 6. National Hat Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover.
The Curious Case of the Clockwork Menace - 4⭐ - 01/06

✔ 🐧 7. Penguin Awareness Day - Read a book with an animal in the story
Bitten - 1⭐ - 01/06

✔ 💁🏾‍♀ 8. Compliment Day - Read a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. 
Hold Me Closer, Necromancer - 3⭐ - 01/18

✔ 🍵 9. Hot Tea Month -
Read a book with a nosy character
Lead - 4.5⭐ - 01/13

✔ 📌 10. Reader's Choice
Shadow and Bone - 3⭐ - 01/19

[Bookchaser]

2021 January Monthly Challenge


I finished!!!


10/10 Completed


01. Happy January Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.
Trick My Truck But Don't Mess With My Heart by LuAnn McLane 01/20/21
02. Baby Names!: 👶🏻Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival).
Take a Chance by Shelley Shepard Gray 01/27/21
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.
Amaryllis by Jayne Castle 01/07/21
04. New Year's Day (January 1): 🎉Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
Patchwork Family in the Outback by Soraya M. Lane 01/24/21
05. National Bubble Bath Day (January 8): 🛁Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.
The One Who Stays by Toni Blake 01/17/21
06. National Hat Day (January 15): 👒Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.
The Best Man Plan by Jaci Burton 01/02/21
07. Penguin Awareness Day (January 20): 🐧Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.
Night of the Beast by Lisa Ladew 01/16/21
08. Compliment Day (January 24): 🍭Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered).
Sugarplums and Mistletoe by Michelle Pennington 01/29/21
09. Hot Tea Month: ☕️Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
Thankful in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk 01/08/21
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice!
Close to You by Kristen Proby 01/20/21

[MountainKat, Moderator]

2021 January Monthly Challenge

Me!

10 of 10. Updated 1.29.2021 DONE!

1. Happy January Birthday!: Dylan the Bad Boy Reindeer & His Virtuous Mate by Candi Kay 1.16.2021
2. Baby Names - Charles, Archer, Lucy, Emily: The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune 1.24.2021
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jayne Ann Krentz: Soft Focus by Jayne Ann Krentz 1.5.2021
4. New Year's Day - January 1: Special Delivery by Lauren Blakely 1.6.2021
5. National Bubble Bath Day - January 8: Spencer Cohen, Book Three by N.R. Walker 1.12.2021
6. National Hat Day - January 15: Siren Unleashed by Sophie Oak 1.27.2021
7. Penguin Awareness Day - January 20: Return to Virgin River by Robyn Carr 1.9.2021
8. Compliment Day - January 24: Two to Love by Sophie Oak 1.15.2021
9. Hot Tea Month: My Last Duchess by Eloisa James 1.7.2021
10 Reader's Choice: Reaper by Larissa Ione 1.12.2021



Thanks for a fun challenge!!

[April]

Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet

One Blissful Night: A Stand Alone, Second Chance, Enemies To Lovers Romance
by A.M. Hargrove 1-10


2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)

Lucy score. Protecting what’s mine. 1-23


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists - Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.

Nanny I want to mate. (Suspense). Mia Kayla. 1-18


4. New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.

One plus two Butrum, Christina. 1-1


5.-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.

Forever right now Emma Scott. 1-2


6. National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.

Bad boys break hearts. Micalea Smeltzer. 1-9


7. Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.

Sinful desire. Lauren Blakely. 1-4


8. Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)

Smart, sexy, and secretive. 1-26


9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.

Baking With A Rockstar. by Jasmin Miller 1-9


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
Cold as ice. Paige violet. 1-20







You can choose any number of categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.

[Mojca]

10/10 DONE!


1. Happy January Birthday!
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn ✓ 3 Jan (red cover)

2. Baby Names!
On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn ✓ 20 Jan (heroine - Lucy)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle
An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn ✓ 6 Jan (>50 ratings)

4. January 1 - New Year's Day
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn ✓ 2 Jan (first in series)

5.January 8 - National Bubble Bath Day
It's In His Kiss by Julia Quinn ✓ 17 Jan

6. January 15 - National Hat Day
Shadows in Death by J.D. Robb ✓ 30 Jan (farm setting)

7. January 20 - Penguin Awareness Day
The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn ✓ 21 Jan (nurturing character)

8. January 24 - Compliment Day
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn ✓ 9 Jan

9. Hot Tea Month
To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn ✓ 11 Jan

10. Reader's Choice
When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn ✓ 14 Jan

[Leigh]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2021 January Monthly Challenge

Completed: 10/10
1. Happy January Birthday!: 1/1

2. Baby Names! (To Strive or Excel) Dolly Parton1/9 Dolly strives to excel

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: 1/12

4. January 1- New Year's Day- 1/4

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day-1/7

6. January 15- National Hat Day- 1/5

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- 1/8

8. January 24- Compliment Day- 1/26

9. Hot Tea Month- 1/11

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice! 1/14

[Heather]

I finished 4 😭

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Starting Late i am in let's see how many I can get in!

4/10

1. Happy January Birthday!: The Death Dealer by Heather Graham

🎆2. Baby Names!- Witchling Academy : Semester Five by Avery Song 01.14.2021


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Slightly Shady by Amanda Quick

🎆 4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.- Fae Trials by Sofia Daniel 01.13.21

🎆5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Strength by Jane Washington 1.31.2021

🎆 6. January 15- National Hat Day- Enemies by Tijan01.15.2021

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Night Shifter by Lucia Ashta

8. January 24- Compliment Day- Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin

9. Hot Tea Month- Three Trials by Kristy Cunning

10. Reader's Choice: If You've Got It, Haunt It by H.P. Mallory!

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[Wealie]

All done see Message 80

[Mell]

Oh my goodness, I set out to read 5 and managed to read all 10!


1. Happy January Birthday!
Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
More Than Friends
✔ 12.01.2021 ★★★★


2. Baby Names!
Read a book that includes a character or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them.
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)
One Night - character named Em
✔ 03.01.2021 ★★★★

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle
Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.
Just Friends - 2,600 ratings
✔ 06.01.2021 ★★★

4. January 1- New Year's Day
Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
Cabernet and Confessions (Barossa Valley Cozy Mystery #1)
✔ 03.01.2021 ★★★★

5. January 8-National Bubble Bath Day
Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.
Saving Grace - set at a resort
✔ 31.01.2021 ★★★★

6. January 15- National Hat Day
Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.
Loving Cara - set on ranch
✔ 27.01.2021 ★★★★★

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day
Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.
Seducing Lauren - Ty is a nurturing H
✔ 28.01.2021 ★★★★★

8. January 24- Compliment Day
Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it
You Promised Me Forever
✔ 18.01.2021 ★★★★★

9. Hot Tea Month
Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
Misadventures of a City Girl
✔ 11.01.2021 ★★★★

10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choice!
Forever
✔ 14.01.2021 ★★★★★

[Kesha]

2021 January Monthly Challenge
Read: 7/7

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.
Nearest Thing to Heaven Lynnette Austin 1-5-21


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read any book with 50 or more ratings.
Ecstasy in Darkness - Gena Showalter 1-8-21

4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series.
Royally Bad - Lee Savino 1-2-21

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a haton the cover.
Hillbilly Rockstar Lorelei James 1-13-21

8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)
Dark Taste of Rapture - Gena Showalter 1-12-21

9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character.
My Best Friend and My Odd Side Job - Jessie Cal 1-1-21

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
Between Then and Now - Zoe York 1-2-21

[Fran, Moderator]

Congratulations Nayara, Bookchaser, MountainKat, Mojca, Leigh, Wealie, Mell, and Kesha!!

[Fran, Moderator]

Great job to everyone!!

[Julianna]

Final Update 2/1

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Shades of Gray by Amanda Ashley (1/7)★★★

4. January 1- New Year's Day: Blood-Red Greens (from Blood Lite III: Aftertaste) by Joel A. Sutherland (1/26)★★★

6. January 15- National Hat Day: Almost a Bride (from Wed Under Western Skies) by Cheryl St. John (1/26)★★★★

8. January 24- Compliment Day: Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas (1/21)★★★★1/2

9. Hot Tea Month: When a Rogue Meets His Match by Elizabeth Hoyt (1/14)★★★★1/2

10. Reader's Choice: Lethal Rider by Larissa Ione (1/31)★★★★★

Completed 6/6

[Juana "Darkness"]

Done

January Monthly Challenge
1. January: Prisoner of Night by J.R. Ward 1/13/21

2. Baby Names: Still of Night by Emily Goodwin 1/3/21

3. Washington: Defeat the Darkness by Alexis Morgan 1/5/21

4. New Years: Fatal Frost by Nancy Mehl 1/16/21

5. Bubble Bath: Pushing Up Posies by Eve Langlais 1/7/21

6. Hat Day: The Rancher by Diana Palmer 1/11/21

7. Penguin: Chosen Prey by Cheyenne McCray 1/3/21

8. Compliments: Never Gonna Happen by Cynthia Eden 1/9/21

9. Hot Tea: Tamed by a Duke by Claudia Stone 1/16/21

10. Readers Choice: Desperation by Stephen King 1/20/21

[Shan ~A~]

Completed 10/10 Yay!!!!!!

2021 January Monthly Challenge
Progress: 10/10

1. Happy January Birthday!
Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
Mercenary Abduction by Eve Langlais ~ 01/04
published: 01/29/13

2. Baby Names!
Read a book that includes a character or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them.
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)
Love Hacked by Penny Reid ~ 01/08 (Free Man)
~Hero is free from those trying to use and/or imprison him

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle
Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.
The Broken Duke by Jess Michaels ~ 01/02
1140 rating (50+ ratings)

4. January 1- New Year's Day
Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
Girl in Luv by Jay Crownover ~ 01/01
#1 in the In Luv Duet

5. January 8-National Bubble Bath Day
Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.
Shock Advised by Lani Lynn Vale ~ 01/29 ~ Read while relaxing in bed

6. January 15- National Hat Day
Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.
by Caroline Mickelson ~ 01/03 (Santa Hat)

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day
Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.
Bastard Bachelor Society by Sara Ney ~ 01/06 (A cat)

8. January 24- Compliment Day
Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it
Christmas with the Sheriff by Victoria James ~ 01/01/03 ~~ Christmas is what attracted me to it. Favorite Holiday

9. Hot Tea Month
Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
Restored by Kate Canterbary ~ 01/04

10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choice!
Final Play by Eden Finley ~ 01/05

[Barbara ★]

Finished 10/10
Post 32

[LaurLa]

Complete! Thanks for hosting :-)
Updated post: My Monthly Challenge (msg 45)

Books Read: 10

[Connie N.]

All done with January!

2021 January Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 1/1/21 to 1/31/21
10/10

1. Happy January Birthday! - Red on the cover - You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister - 1/11/21 ♥♥♥♥


2. Baby Names! - Character with one of the following popular baby names - Emily - One More Taste by Melissa Cutler - 1/14/21 ♥♥♥♥

Emily Ford is the main female character.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle - Set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington) - Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple - 1/2/21 ♥♥♥♥


4. January 1- New Year's Day - First in a series AND is a new-to-you author - Christmas at Lilac Cottage by Holly Martin - 1/4/21 ♥♥

#1 White Cliff Bay

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day - That you think will relax you - The Corner of Holly and Ivy by Debbie Mason - 1/23/21 ♥♥♥

Holiday books are generally relaxing.

6. January 15- National Hat Day - Hat on the cover - Grave Peril by Jim Butcher - 1/28/21 ♥♥♥♥


7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day - Character that is nurturing – Rough & Ready by Tracy Wolff - 1/8/21 ♥♥♥♥

Elara is the owner/leader at a rec center, and she spends a lot of time building confidence and inspiring hope in the local youth. I was impressed with how good she was a “reading” the kids and handling them appropriately.

8. January 24- Compliment Day - Word in the title that attracts you to it - WIN - Play to Win by Kelly Jamieson - 1/30/21 ♥♥♥♥

And the cover was pretty attractive too!

9. Hot Tea Month - With the letter 'T' in the title or author's name - Author’s name Thomas - Somewhere Along The Way by Jodi Thomas - 1/7/21 ♥♥♥♥


10. Reader's Choice - Any book - Take Me Harder by Jackie Ashenden - 1/18/21 ♥♥♥♥


******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 1/30/21*****