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✔1. Happy June Birthday!:
Hollywood Ex Factor by Sheri Whitefeather
June 13th, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
⭐2. Baby Names:
✔3. Featured Author Challenge:
Dead Sexy by Kimberly Raye
June 16th, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔4. Dare Day - June 1:
Shadow Across The Moon by Yvonne Whittal
June 2nd, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔5. National Trails Day - June 5:
Ranch at River's End by Brenda Mott
June 18th, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
⭐6. Best Friends Day - June 8:
✔7. Red Rose Day -June 12:
Road Trip with the Best Man by Sophie Pembroke
June 19th, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔8. Smile Power Day - June 15:
Winning Mr. Charming by Heatherly Bell
June 21st, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔9. Finally Summer Day - June 20:
Maid of Dishonor by Heidi Rice
June 14th, 2021 - ⭐⭐1/2
✔10. Reader’s Choice:
The Rancher's Legacy by Jessica Keller
June 11th, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
⭐2⭐
⭐6⭐
8/10
✔1. Happy June Birthday!:
Hollywood Ex Factor by Sheri Whitefeather
June 13th, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
⭐2. Baby Names:
✔3. Featured Author Challenge:
Dead Sexy by Kimberly Raye
June 16th, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔4. Dare Day - June 1:
Shadow Across The Moon by Yvonne Whittal
June 2nd, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔5. National Trails Day - June 5:
Ranch at River's End by Brenda Mott
June 18th, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
⭐6. Best Friends Day - June 8:
✔7. Red Rose Day -June 12:
Road Trip with the Best Man by Sophie Pembroke
June 19th, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔8. Smile Power Day - June 15:
Winning Mr. Charming by Heatherly Bell
June 21st, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2
✔9. Finally Summer Day - June 20:
Maid of Dishonor by Heidi Rice
June 14th, 2021 - ⭐⭐1/2
✔10. Reader’s Choice:
The Rancher's Legacy by Jessica Keller
June 11th, 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2
⭐2⭐⭐6⭐
I'm in for 5 as usual and optimistically hoping for more! 6/10 Read
1. Happy June Birthday!: Wait for It
✔️2. Baby Names This month's names: Zoe (Life). The Guy on the Left (MC's child is named Zoe in Epilogue)
3. Featured Author Challenge -
So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons.
4. Dare Day - June 1: The Stopover
✔️5. National Trails Day - June 5: Wild at Heart
6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Ceremony in Death
✔️7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Hit Me With Your Best Scot
✔️8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Accidental Tryst
✔️9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: Inconvenient Wife
✔️10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!Sugar Daddy
Books read:
2021 June Monthly ChallengeJune 1 to June 30, 2021
Read: 2/10
1. Happy June Birthday!: The Ugly Stepsister by Aya Ling (20/6/2021)
2. Baby Names: Breathe by Abbi Glines
3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Hunter's Season by Thea Harrison
4. Dare Day - June 1: Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore
5. National Trails Day - June 5: Fan the Flames by Katie Ruggle
6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Hot and Badgered by Shelly Laurenston
7. Red Rose Day -June 12: A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean
8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Trusting You by Daphne Elliot
9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: Been There, Married That by Gigi Levangie (13/6/2021)
10. Reader’s Choice: Judgment Road by Christine Feehan
My submissions for the June reading challenge (so far!):1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl. Focused by Karla Sorensen
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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).
3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.
- So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons.
4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!
5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me! Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!
6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story. Blindsided by Amy Daws
7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June... Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover. Fake Fiancée by Ilsa Madden-Mills
8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.
9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Completed!2021 June Monthly Challenge
Completed 10/10
✔️1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June
On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn - 03/06/2021✔️2. Baby Names Read a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning: Eli (Height) - Zack is close to 7' tall
Shadows Strike by Dianne Duvall - 01/06/2021✔️3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison
American Witch by Thea Harrison - 07/06/2021✔️4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard - 07/06/2021✔️5. National Trails Day - June 5: Read a book with cover that shows the great outdoors!
Legacy by Nora Roberts - 04/06/2021✔️6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.
Blade of Darkness by Dianne Duvall - 03/05/2021✔️7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal
Death of Darkness by Dianne Duvall - 05/06/2021✔️8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Read a book with a smile on the cover
Under Pressure by Lori Foster - 01/06/2021✔️9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.
Awaken the Darkness by Dianne Duvall - 03/05/2021✔️10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Strong, Silent Cowboy by Lora Leigh - 01/06/2021
Wow, that was speedy Christine! Congrats!!
Done!1. Happy June Birthday!
Widow's Tale by Maureen A. Miller ✓ 14 June2. Baby Names
The Mummy Returns by Max Allan Collins ✓ 3 June (reincarnated princess)3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor by Max Allan Collins ✓ 4 June4. Dare Day - June 1
Called into Action by Paris Wynters ✓ 5 June5. National Trails Day - June 5
The Mummy by Max Allan Collins ✓ 2 June6. Best Friends Day - June 8
Deadly Disciple by T.J. Logan ✓ 12 June7. Red Rose Day - June 12
Physical Forces by D.D. Ayres ✓ 7 June (wedding)8. Smile Power Day - June 15
Seasoned With Love by Melinda VanLone ✓ 8 June9. Finally Summer Day - June 20
Deadly Secret by T.J. Logan ✓ 10 June10. Reader’s Choice
Deadly Deception by T.J. Logan ✓ 13 June
Finished! See message 15! :)Thanks for a fun challenge, MountainKat!
See you all in July!
All done ~ see post 13Thanks - see you in July
Monthly Challenges > 2021 June Monthly Challenge10/10 Completed. Finished
1. Happy June Birthday!:
Read a book published in June.
(June 30, 2019)
Cold in the Shadows-Toni Anderson 6/17
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).
This month's names: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).
(MC Zoe Spencer)
I See You-Mary Burton 6/04
3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison:
Read a book published in 2011.
(April 1, 2011)
The Sweetest Thing-Jill Shalvis 6/11
4. Dare Day - June 1:
Dare you to read a New-to-You Author.
Teresa Driscoll-I Am Watching You 6/08
5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me!
Read a book featuring a cover that shows the great outdoors!
Dead Woman Crossing-J.R. Adler 6/20
6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?!
Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.
Forsaken Trail-Devney Perry 6/02
7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June...
Read a book with a floral cover.
What The Heart Needs-Jessica Gadziala 6/19
8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing!
Read a rom-com.
The Fussy Virgin-McGarvey Black 6/15
9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up!
Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.
The Summer House in Santorini-Samantha Parks 6/05
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Beneath the Stars-A.L. Jackson 6/10
Congrats Frankie and JoAnne!!
Done!2021 June Monthly Challenge
6/5 ROMANCE
1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
The Newcomer by Robyn Carr 12 June; 4☆
3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison.
4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!
All You Hold On To by K.T. Egan 21 June; 4☆
5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me! Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!
Wilderness Defender by Maggie K. Black 24 June; 4☆
6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.
Murdered in Conard County by Rachel Lee 4 June; 4 1/2☆
8. Smile Power Day - June 15.
9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.
Lake Season by Denise Hunter 7 June; 4☆
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Drown Her Sorrows by Melinda Leigh 17 June; 5☆
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3. Book published in 2011: Ready for Love date completed 15.06.2021
4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series! These Broken Stars date completed 30.06.2021
5. Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors! Blackstone Ranger Chief date completed 03.06.2021
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9. Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'. Beach Read date completed 26.06.2021
10. Read any book of your choosing! Blackstone Ranger Charmer date completed 19.06.2021
Completed 5/5
2021 June Monthly ChallengeI’m finished. Thanks for another fun challenge!
10/10 Completed
01. Happy June Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Thea Harrison: 👩🏻💻Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.
So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons.
04. Dare Day (June 1): 📖Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!
05. National Trails Day (June 5): 🏕Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!
06. Best Friends Day (June 8): 👩🏻🤝👩🏾Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.
07. Red Rose Day (June 12): 🌹Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover.
08. Smile Power Day (June 15): 🙂Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.
09. Finally Summer Day (June 20): ☀️It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.
10. Reader’s Choice: 📚Read any book of your choosing!
Done!10/10
2021 June Monthly Challenge
1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl. Score, A.E. Wasp, 6/2
2. Baby Names, Zoe, Save of the Game, Avon Gale, 6/20
3. Featured Author Challenge - you may also read any book set in Colorado, City Boy, A.E. Wasp, 6/11
4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series! Allure, Blake Roland, 6/3
5. National Trails Day - June 5: Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors! Radiant, Blake Roland, 6/8
6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story. Dream Maker, Kristen Ashley, 6/15
7. Red Rose Day -June 12: read a book with a red or floral cover. Miracle, E. Davies, 6/4
8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Read a book with a smile on the cover. Melody, Blake Roland, 6/7
9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'. Truly, Madly, Boys, J.L. Merrow, 6/15
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Trust Me, A.T. Brennan, 6/1
Completed! Thanks for a fun challenge, MKat!2021 June Monthly Challenge
10/10 read
1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
Stranded by Nicole Dykes 4 stars 6/2/21
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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).
Hold Her Close: A fast and heated standalone romance (h named Sadie) 3.5/4 stars 6/3/21
3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.
Fun Facts about Thea Harrison:
★ She writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and other stuff.
★ Her Elder Races series began in May, 2011.
★ She lives in Colorado, but had moved for a time to Costa Rica!
★ If you check our her social media (she is currently on hiatus though), you will see she has a thing for dragons.
So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons.
Defending Allye by Susan Stoker (most of the book is set in Colorado) 3.5 stars 6/28/21
4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!
Unturned Rubbles by Sana Khatri 4 stars 6/3/21
5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me! Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!
Over the Moon (outdoors on cover) 4 stars 6/8/21
6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.
Sancte Diaboli: Part One 5 stars 6/6/21
7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June... Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover.
Opulent Obsession: A Dark Secret Society Romance (flower on cover) 3.5/4 stars 6/5/21
8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.
The Bold and the Bullheaded 5 stars 6/15/21
9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.
The Rival 4 stars 6/10/21
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Cuffed 4.5 stars 6/5/21
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Yay, I finished! Thanks Kat for hosting the challenge, congrats to all the finishers, and good luck to those not done yet!RRRC Monthly Challenge - June 2021
10/10 Done
1. White/Black Cover:
2. Baby Names (Zoe):
3. FAC (Paranormal Romance):
4. New to me series:
5. Outdoorsy Character:
6. Friendship in story:
7. Wedding/Proposal:
8. Humorous:
9. Beach Read:
10. Reader's Choice:
Finally finished! 10/10 Completed
1. Happy June Birthday - One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston (6/27)
2. Baby Names - Learn my Lesson by Katee Robert (6/21)
3. Featured Author - Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison (6/17)
4. Dare Day - The Troublemaker Next Door by Marie Harte (6/19)
5. National Trails Day - Here With Me by Samantha Young (6/27)
6. Best Friends Day - Being Friends with Boys by Tara Elan McVoy (6/18)
7. Red Rose Day - On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn (6/29)
8. Smile Power Day - How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams (6/6)
9. Finally Summer Day - To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han (6/28)
10. Readers Choice - The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton (6/5)
DONE!!!10/10
1. Happy June Birthday!:
☀️Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
Trouble In Big Timber - B.J. Daniels (HI #2001 - June 2021) - June 13
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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).
Once Upon a Royal Summer - Teri Wilson (Hallmark - June 2021) (princess) - June 15
3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison:
☀️Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.
Fun Facts about Thea Harrison:
★ She writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and other stuff.
★ Her Elder Races series began in May, 2011.
★ She lives in Colorado, but had moved for a time to Costa Rica!
★ If you check our her social media (she is currently on hiatus though), you will see she has a thing for dragons.
☀️So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons.
The Marine's Mission - Deb Kastner (LI #1365 - July 2021) - June 30
4. Dare Day - June 1:
☀️Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!
Resisting Her Enemy Lord - Helen Dickson (HH #1560 - Feb 2021) (new author) - June 2
5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me!
☀️Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!
The Rancher's Summer Secret - Christine Rimmer (HSE #2846 - July 2021) (cover) - June 24
6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?!
☀️Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.
The Bluestocking Duchess - Julia Justiss (HH #1562 - Mar 2021) - June 3
7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June...
☀️Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover.
Her Child to Protect - Delores Fossen (HI #1995 - May 2021) (proposal) - June 4
8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask-wearing!
☀️Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.
Redeeming Grace - Emma Miller (LI #742 - Nov 2012) (smile) - June 11
9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up!
☀️Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.
The Stepsisters - Susan Mallery (Mira - June 2021) - June 9
10. Reader’s Choice:
☀️Read any book of your choosing!
Soldier's Return - Karen Whiddon (HRS #2131 - Apr 2021) - June 17
2021 June Monthly Challenge – COMPLETED!Read: 9 out of 9
1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
Takeover by Evelyn Sola 4 Stars (10 June)
3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names.
Rebel’s Karma – Rebecca Zanetti ★★★★ (13 June)
4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!
Mr. Garcia – T.L. Swan ★★★★★(6 June)
5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me! Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!
Wild North - J.B. Salsbury ★★★★★ (3 June)
6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.
Say I’m The One – Siobhan Davis ★★ (1 June)
7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June... Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover.
Very Irresistible Playboy by Lila Monroe ★★★ (12 June)
8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.
A Moment Like You Claudia Y. Burgoa ★★★★ (10 June)
9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.
Loved You Once - Claudia Burgoa ★★★★ (9 June)
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Through the Ashes – J. Wolf ★★★★(7 June)
Final Update 7/11. Happy June Birthday!:
3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison:
4. Dare Day - June 1:
10. Reader’s Choice:
Completed 4/4
Congrats Bookchaser, Michaele, M, Valorie, Jessica, Susan, Irina, LaurLa and Julianna!!
2021 June Monthly ChallengeMe! 🙋🏻♀️
10 of 10. Completed 6.24.2021, Updated 7.1.2021. DONE!
1. Happy June Birthday!: Life, Some Assembly Required by Kaje Harper 6.10.2021
2. Baby Names - Eli, Sadie, Roman, Zoe: Sapphire Flames by Ilona Andrews 6.13.2021
3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Lionheart by Thea Harrison 6.7.2021
4. Dare Day - June 1: A Soupçon of Poison by Jennifer Ashley 6.2.2021
5. National Trails Day - June 5: Fools by Lucy Lennox and May Archer 6.20.2021
6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Thanks For Last Night by Lauren Blakely 6.1.2021
7. Red Rose Day - June 12: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward 6.3.2021
8. Smile Power Day - June 15: The Lightning-Struck Heart by T.J. Klune 6.24.2021
9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: The Best of Us by Robyn Carr 6.4.2021
10. Reader's Choice: Nobody Does It Better by Lexi Blake 6.18.2021
June Monthly ChallengeREAD: 10/10
✔ 1. Happy June Birthday!: Read a book published in June, or a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
The Lonely Hearts Hotel - Heather O'Neill 6/23
✔ 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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).
Alpha Star - Elsa Jade (Zoe Nazario) 6/14
✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Thea Harrison, or by any author with one of her first or last names. So you may also read any book set in Colorado or Costa Rica. You can also read any book published in 2011. Or you can read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy or one that features dragons.
Jealous And Freakn' - Eve Langlais (pub Nov 17, 2011) 6/12
✔ 4. Dare Day - June 1: Dare you to read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series!
Personal Demons - Lisa Desrochers 6/11
✔ 5. National Trails Day - June 5: Sunshine, fresh air and only the occasional hiker to interrupt your reading - sounds pretty perfect to me! Read a book featuring an outdoorsy character or a cover that shows the great outdoors!
Moondance Beach - Susan Donovan 6/16
✔ 6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Without GR friends, how would find out about all the good books?! Read a book that has friendship as part of the story.
Faithless in Death - J.D. Robb (Mavis and Peabody) 6/4
✔ 7. Red Rose Day -June 12: Nothing says love like a red rose! And since it's also June... Read a book thatcontains a wedding or proposal. Or you can read a book with a red or floral cover.
Undone - Shannon Richard 6/2
✔ 8. Smile Power Day - June 15: Couldn't we all use more smiles these days? Especially after more than a year of mask wearing! Read a book with a smile on the cover. Or you can read a humorous book or rom-com.
Grizzly Love - Eve Langlais 6/28
✔ 9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: It's almost here and things are looking up! Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'.
The 18th Abduction - James Patterson & Maxine Paetro 6/15
✔ 10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Verse of the Vanguard - K.C. May 6/4
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
I did finish this, but didn't get to update my post until now....10/10 Completed June 30
1. Happy June Birthday!: Black cover: Death Masks by Jim Butcher June 21, 4 stars
2. Baby Names: Sadie by Courtney Summers June 6, 4 stars
3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison June 10, 4 stars
4. Dare Day - June 1: The Once And Future Prince by Olivia Gates June 30, 2 stars
5. National Trails Day - June 5: Outdoorsy character: Puss 'N Cahoots by Rita Mae Brown June 23, 3 stars
6. Best Friends Day - June 8: Giant Days #1 by John Allison June 5, 4 stars
7. Red Rose Day -June 12: The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory June 15, 4 stars
8. Smile Power Day - June 15: The Boss's Baby Affair by Tessa Radley June 28, 2 stars
9. Finally Summer Day - June 20: Pride and Pleasure by Sylvia Day June 26, 5 stars
10. Reader’s Choice: Reveal Me by Tahereh Mafi June 3, 3 stars
I was able to finish 7 out of 10 this month. Not bad.2021 June Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 6/1/21 to 6/30/21
7/10
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: Eli (Height), Sadie (Princess), Roman (From Rome, Italy), Zoe (Life).
3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison – Shelved as Paranormal Romance – Vampires are Forever by Lynsay Sands - 6/15/21 ♥♥♥♥
393 readers shelved as Paranormal Romance
4. Dare Day - June 1 – New-to-You Author AND New-to- You series - The Parting by Beverly Lewis - 6/20/21 ♥♥♥
#1 The Courtship of Nellie Fisher)
5. National Trails Day - June 5 - Cover that shows the great outdoors - The Rhyme of the Magpie by Marty Wingate - 6/5/21 ♥♥♥♥
6. Best Friends Day - June 8 - Friendship as part of the story - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman - 6/27/21 ♥♥♥♥♥
7. Red Rose Day - June 12 - Contains a wedding or proposal - The Navy SEAL's E-Mail Order Bride by Cora Seton - 6/13/21 ♥♥♥♥
Both—Mason proposes, then they get married at the end of the book.
9. Finally Summer Day - June 20 - Good 'beach read' - Hot Finish by Erin McCarthy - 6/2/21 ♥♥
Light and quick romance
10. Reader’s Choice - Any book - A Kiss of Lies by Bronwen Evans - 6/12/21 ♥♥♥
Romance Readers Reading Challenges
Books mentioned in this topic
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The Rhyme of the Magpie (other topics)
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June 2021
My Monthly Challenge (msg 53)
Books Read: 10
✔1. Happy June Birthday!
🔹Read a book published in June
🔹Ain't She a Peach - 06.08 ★★★★
✔2. Baby Names
🔹Read a book that includes a character with the following popular baby names: Zoe (Life)
🔹Love in a Snow Storm - 06.15 ★★★★
✔3. Featured Author Challenge - Thea Harrison
🔹Read any book shelved as Paranormal Romance
🔹Blood Bound - 06.07 ★★★★
✔4. Dare Day - June 1
🔹Read a New-to-You Author or New-to- You series
🔹Ocean's Secret - 06.01 ★★★
✔5. National Trails Day - June 5
🔹Read a book featuring a cover that shows the great outdoors
🔹Painted Montana Sky - 06.13 ★★★
✔6. Best Friends Day - June 8
🔹Read a book that has friendship as part of the story
🔹Bones of a Feather - 06.22 ★★★★
✔7. Red Rose Day - June 12
🔹Read a book that contains a wedding or proposal
🔹Shadow of Night - 06.28 ★★★
✔8. Smile Power Day - June 15
🔹Read a book with a smile on the cover
🔹Trouble After Dark - 06.19 ★★★★
✔9. Finally Summer Day - June 20
🔹Read a book you could consider a good 'beach read'
🔹Stud Finder - 06.21 ★★★
✔10. Reader’s Choice
🔹Read any book of your choosing
🔹The Gravedigger’s Son - 06.25 ★★★★