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2015 March Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread

3/10 Compeleted-Updated 3/11/15
1. 'M' is for March:
2. Member of the Month-Sassafrass: Hope Smolders
3. Featured Author Challenge (paranormal):
4. Old Stuff Day: Convicted
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day: Prudence
6. Middle Name Pride Day: The Dangers of Dating a Rebound Vampire
7. National Goof Off Day: One in a Million
8. I am in Control Day: Broken Hart
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day:
10. Reader’s Choice: His Brother's Bride











March 1 - 31, 2015
5/8
√ 1. Starts with 'M' : MacLean, Sarah: Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover - 3.09
√ 2. Published August 2014: How the Scoundrel Seduces by Sabrina Jeffries - 3.04
√ 3. FAC: Rebecca Zanetti: Forgotten Sins - 3.11
4. On TBR over a year: August 2013: Can't Help Falling in Love by Bella Andre
5. Animal on cover: Wolf: Dark Lycan by Christine Feehan
6. Middle Name Pride: Julie Anne Long: Between the Devil and Ian Eversea
7. SKIP
√ 8. I Am in Control: When the Rogue Returns by Sabrina Jeffries - 3.03
9. Outdoor Scene on Cover: Lover's Leap by Emily March
√ 10. Reader's Choice: If the Viscount Falls by Sabrina Jeffries - 3.05

5/10 Compeleted-Updated 3/12/15
1. 'M' is for March:
2. Member of the Month-Sassafrass:
3. Featured Author Challenge (paranormal):
4. Old Stuff Day: Convicted
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day: Prudence
6. Middle Name Pride Day: The Dangers of Dating a Rebound Vampire
7. National Goof Off Day:
8. I am in Control Day: Broken Hart
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day:
10. Reader’s Choice: His Brother's Bride











1. 'M' is for March: My Summer of Wes 3.2 ★★★★☆
2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Unholy Ghosts
3. Featured Author Challenge: Forgotten Sins 3.14 ★★★★☆
4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Reunion in Death 3.11 ★★★★★
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Hostage to Pleasure 3.16 ★★★☆☆
6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Echoes of Scotland Street 3.21 ★★★★☆
7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Brandon's Laughter 3.14 ★★★★☆
8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Road Trip 3.2 ★★★★☆
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): An Adventure In Beginnings 3.14 ★★★★☆
10. Reader’s Choice: The Copper Horse: Fear 3.18 ★★★★★











1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.

2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Sassafrass has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Sassafrass's shelves - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3... Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti:
Read one book written by Rebecca Zanetti or any author with her first or last name. Link to Rebecca Zanetti's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...
Fun Facts about Rebecca
*Rebecca lives in the Pacific Northwest
*Rebecca’s longest series is the paranormal Dark Protector series
*Her first series was published in 2011
*Rebecca has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor, and a hearing examiner.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest or by an author who lives there. You may also read a book published in 2011, or a paranormal book, or a book with a MC starting a new job or changing careers.

4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest.

5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book.

6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name (or middle initial) professionally (i.e. Karen Marie Moning, Linda Lael Miller)

7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.

8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges?
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park.

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

5/10
✓1. 'M' is for March: The Missing by Shiloh Walker - 05/03/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Shades of Midnight - 03/03/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
3. (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti: Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti
4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Rescue Me by Christy Reece
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan
✓6. Middle Name Day (March 10): Cimarron: Denver Cereal, Volume 4 by Claudia Christian Hall - 11/03/15 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.
8. I am in Control Day (March 30): The Reunited by Shiloh Walker
✓9. Walk in the Park (Mar 30): No Time Like the Past by Jodi Taylor - 02/03/15 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
✓10. Reader’s Choice: Twisted by Laura Griffin - 12/03/15 ★ ★ ★ ★










2015 March Monthly Challenge
Duration: 3/1/2015 - 3/31/2015
Progress: 7 out of 7
1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M':
Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 3/31/2015
2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Sassafrass has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Sassafrass's shelves - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3... Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti:
Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti - **** - 3/29/2015 - 384 Pages
4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest:
White Night by Jim Butcher - **** - 3/3/2015
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book:
Wallbanger by Alice Clayton - **** - 3/10/2015
6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name (or middle initial) professionally (i.e. Karen Marie Moning, Linda Lael Miller)
7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.
8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges?
The Next Always by Nora Roberts - **** - 3/26/2015
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park:
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith - ***** - 3/1/2015 - Outdoor Scene
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice:
Small Favor by Jim Butcher - ***** - 3/4/2015








5/10 Completed
01. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
02. Member of the Month ~ Sassafrass: Sassafrass has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Rebecca Zanetti:
Read one book written by Rebecca Zanetti or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest or by an author who lives there. You may also read a book published in 2011, or a paranormal book, or a book with a MC starting a new job or changing careers.
One Wish by Robyn Carr
OR
Better Than Chocolate by Sheila Roberts
04. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest.
05. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book.
Hope Ignites by Jaci Burton
OR
Baby, Hold On by Stephanie Bond
OR
Unleashed by Rachel Lacey
06. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name (or middle initial) professionally (i.e. Karen Marie Moning, Linda Lael Miller).
07. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.
Sugar's Twice as Sweet by Marina Adair
08. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges?
09. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park.
Sweet Laurel Falls by RaeAnne Thayne
OR
Gimme Some Sugar by Kimberly Kincaid
OR
Dogwood Hill by Sherryl Woods
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Sunflower Lane by Jill Gregory
OR
Till There Was You by Lynn Kurland
OR
The Arrow by Monica McCarty
OR
A Taste of Ice by Hanna Martine



















6/10 Compeleted-Updated 3/13/15
1. 'M' is for March:
2. Member of the Month-Sassafrass:
3. Featured Author Challenge (paranormal):
4. Old Stuff Day: Convicted
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day: Prudence
6. Middle Name Pride Day: The Dangers of Dating a Rebound Vampire
7. National Goof Off Day:
8. I am in Control Day:
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day:
10. Reader’s Choice: His Brother's Bride











5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein 3/13/2015
Completed: 2/5

1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.

2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Sassafrass has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Sassafrass's shelves - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3... Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti:
Read one book written by Rebecca Zanetti or any author with her first or last name. Link to Rebecca Zanetti's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...
Fun Facts about Rebecca
*Rebecca lives in the Pacific Northwest
*Rebecca’s longest series is the paranormal Dark Protector series
*Her first series was published in 2011
*Rebecca has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor, and a hearing examiner.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest or by an author who lives there. You may also read a book published in 2011, or a paranormal book, or a book with a MC starting a new job or changing careers.

4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest.

5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book.

6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name (or middle initial) professionally (i.e. Karen Marie Moning, Linda Lael Miller)

7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.

8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges?

9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park.

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

7/10 Compeleted-Updated 3/14/15
1. 'M' is for March:
2. Member of the Month-Sassafrass:
3. Featured Author Challenge (paranormal):
4. Old Stuff Day:
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day: Prudence
6. Middle Name Pride Day: The Dangers of Dating a Rebound Vampire
7. National Goof Off Day:
8. I am in Control Day:
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day:
10. Reader’s Choice: His Brother's Bride











3/3 Done
1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'. Mademoiselle at Arms Elizabeth Bailey 4/3
2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Please read a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year. More Than A Governess Jerrica Knight-Catania 8/3
4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest. More Than a Mistress Ann Lethbridge 14/3

Duration: March 1 to March 31, 2015
Books Read: 9/10
1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Maiden Lane 5 - Lord of Darkness by Elizabeth Hoyt
✔ 2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Sassafrass has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Sassafrass's shelves - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3... Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year.
Big Bad 1 - Big Bad by Sommer Marsden - 03.07.2015 (★★★)
✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti:
Dark Protectors 1 - Fated by Rebecca Zanetti - 03.14.2015 (★★★)
✔ 4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest.
Dark 1 - Dark Prince by Christine Feehan - 03.08.2015 (★★★)
✔ 5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book.
Shadowmere 1 - Untamed by Jaide Fox - 03.04.2015 (★★★)
✔ 6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name (or middle initial) professionally (i.e. Karen Marie Moning, Linda Lael Miller)
Jagannath by Kerry Alan Denney - 03.04.2015 (★★★★★)
✔ 7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.
Catnipped by Dakota Cassidy - 03.01.2015 (★★)
✔ 8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges?
Stormy Weather 4 - Mated to a Cajun Werewolf by Selena Blake - 03.05.2015 (★★★)
✔ 9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park.
Buck Naked by Vivi Anna - 03.01.2015 (★★)
✔ 10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Stormy Weather 1 - The Cajun's Captive by Selena Blake - 03.02.2015 (★★★)











5/10
✓1. 'M' is for March: The Missing by Shiloh Walker - 05/03/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Shades of Midnight - 03/03/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓3. (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti: Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti - 14/03/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Rescue Me by Christy Reece
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan
✓6. Middle Name Day (March 10): Cimarron: Denver Cereal, Volume 4 by Claudia Christian Hall - 11/03/15 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.
✓8. I am in Control Day (March 30): The Reunited by Shiloh Walker - 13/03/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓9. Walk in the Park (Mar 30): No Time Like the Past by Jodi Taylor - 02/03/15 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
✓10. Reader’s Choice: Twisted by Laura Griffin - 12/03/15 ★ ★ ★ ★










March 1 - 31, 2015
7/8
√ 1. Starts with 'M' : MacLean, Sarah: Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover - 3.09
√ 2. Published August 2014: How the Scoundrel Seduces by Sabrina Jeffries - 3.04
√ 3. FAC: Rebecca Zanetti: Forgotten Sins - 3.11
√ 4. On TBR over a year: August 2013: Can't Help Falling in Love by Bella Andre - 3.14
5. Animal on cover: Wolf: Dark Lycan by Christine Feehan
6. Middle Name Pride: Julie Anne Long: Between the Devil and Ian Eversea
7. SKIP
√ 8. I Am in Control: When the Rogue Returns by Sabrina Jeffries - 3.03
√ 9. Outdoor Scene on Cover: Lover's Leap by Emily March - 3.12
√ 10. Reader's Choice: If the Viscount Falls by Sabrina Jeffries - 3.05

2015 March Monthly Challenge
05/10 Completed
01. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.-
Rescued by a Highlander Keira Montclair 01 Mar
02. Member of the Month ~ Sassafrass: Sassafrass has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Rebecca Zanetti:
Read one book written by Rebecca Zanetti or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest or by an author who lives there. You may also read a book published in 2011, or a paranormal book, or a book with a MC starting a new job or changing careers.-Fated Rebecca Zanetti 13 Mar
04. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest.
05. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book.-The Trinity Bryce Evans (shifter book)02 Mar
06. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name (or middle initial) professionally (i.e. Karen Marie Moning, Linda Lael Miller).-Into the Darkness K F Breene 03 Mar
07. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.-Holding out Lila Rose 08 Mar
08. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges?
09. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park.
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.






9/10 READ
01. 'M' is for March: Mann, Amelia-Always Have, Always Will 3/5 | ★★★★
02. YES 3/7 ★★★★ ( Published in August)
03. The Tourist..."
Finished.

8/8 DONE
1. 'M' is for March: Scarlet by Marissa Meyer 3/3
2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 3/6
3. FAC author: Rebecca Zanetti: Against the Wall 3/3
4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): When the Rogue Returns 3/12
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): skip
6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): skip
7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): (people smiling) Once in a Lifetime 3/16
8. I am in Control Day (March 30): All the Light We Cannot See 3/14
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Captured 3/11
10. Reader’s Choice: Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea 3/10









I am in!
4/? Complete (I'm not sure how much time I will have this month, so I'm just going to read as many as I can!
1. 'M' is for March: Mad Jack by Catherine Coulter
2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti: Devil May Cry by Sherrily Kenyon
4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Bound by Flames by Jeaniene Frost - 3/15 - 4 Stars
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Seducing the Spy by Celeste Bradley - 3/3 - 3 Stars
6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Judgment In Death by J.D. Robb
7. National Goof Off Day (March 22):
8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Torch Ginger by Toby Neal - 3/4 - 4 Stars
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Dockside by Susan Wiggs
10. Reader’s Choice: Skye O'Malley by Bertrice Small - 3/10 - 1 Star





2015 March Monthly Challenge
109/10 READ Complete
1. 'M' is for March Ava March Sharp Love Mar 3 ★★★
2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass (August)Aftermath Mar 11 ★★★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge (paranormal) Secrets Mar 7 ★★★
4. Old Stuff Day Bound by Danger Mar 16 ★★★
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day The Shearing Gun Mar 1 ★★★★★
6. Middle Name Pride Day Anitra Lynn McLeod Enslaved by a Rogue Mar 12 ★★
7. National Goof Off Day The Merchant of Death Mar 8 ★★★★★
8. I am in Control Day Tempest Mar 10 ★★★★★
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day Duke Betrayed Mar 8 ★★★★
10. Reader’s Choice: Everything I Know Mar 3 ★★★★











Completed: 4/9
1. Cast in Shadow by Michelle Sagara
2. The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole
3. Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti
4. Living with the Dead by Kelley Armstrong
5. Dragonswan by Sherrilyn Kenyon 03/15/15
6. Heart Fire by Robin D. Owens
7. N/A
8. Darkness Avenged by Alexandra Ivy 03/09/15
9. Levet by Alexandra Ivy 03/05/15
10. Atlantis Unleashed by Alyssa Day 03/08/15










6/10 Completed
01. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
02. Member of the Month ~ Sassafrass: Sassafrass has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Rebecca Zanetti:
Read one book written by Rebecca Zanetti or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest or by an author who lives there. You may also read a book published in 2011, or a paranormal book, or a book with a MC starting a new job or changing careers.
One Wish by Robyn Carr
OR
Better Than Chocolate by Sheila Roberts
04. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest.
05. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book.
Hope Ignites by Jaci Burton
OR
Baby, Hold On by Stephanie Bond
OR
Unleashed by Rachel Lacey
06. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name (or middle initial) professionally (i.e. Karen Marie Moning, Linda Lael Miller).
07. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.
08. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges?
09. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park.
Sweet Laurel Falls by RaeAnne Thayne
OR
Gimme Some Sugar by Kimberly Kincaid
OR
Dogwood Hill by Sherryl Woods
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Sunflower Lane by Jill Gregory
OR
Till There Was You by Lynn Kurland
OR
The Arrow by Monica McCarty
OR
A Taste of Ice by Hanna Martine



















Duration: March 1 to March 31, 2015
Books Read: 10/10
Done! Whoo Hoo!
✔ 1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Maiden Lane 5 - Lord of Darkness by Elizabeth Hoyt - 03.17.2015 (★★★★)
✔ 2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Sassafrass has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Sassafrass's shelves - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3... Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year.
Big Bad 1 - Big Bad by Sommer Marsden - 03.07.2015 (★★★)
✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti:
Dark Protectors 1 - Fated by Rebecca Zanetti - 03.14.2015 (★★★)
✔ 4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest.
Dark 1 - Dark Prince by Christine Feehan - 03.08.2015 (★★★)
✔ 5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book.
Shadowmere 1 - Untamed by Jaide Fox - 03.04.2015 (★★★)
✔ 6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name (or middle initial) professionally (i.e. Karen Marie Moning, Linda Lael Miller)
Jagannath by Kerry Alan Denney - 03.04.2015 (★★★★★)
✔ 7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.
Catnipped by Dakota Cassidy - 03.01.2015 (★★)
✔ 8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges?
Stormy Weather 4 - Mated to a Cajun Werewolf by Selena Blake - 03.05.2015 (★★★)
✔ 9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park.
Buck Naked by Vivi Anna - 03.01.2015 (★★)
✔ 10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Stormy Weather 1 - The Cajun's Captive by Selena Blake - 03.02.2015 (★★★)











2015 March Monthly Challenge
08/10 Completed
01. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.-
Rescued by a Highlander Keira Montclair 01 Mar
02. Member of the Month ~ Sassafrass: Sassafrass has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Rebecca Zanetti:
Read one book written by Rebecca Zanetti or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest or by an author who lives there. You may also read a book published in 2011, or a paranormal book, or a book with a MC starting a new job or changing careers.-Fated Rebecca Zanetti 13 Mar
04. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest.
05. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book.-The Trinity Bryce Evans (shifter book)02 Mar
06. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name (or middle initial) professionally (i.e. Karen Marie Moning, Linda Lael Miller).-Into the Darkness K F Breene 03 Mar
07. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.-Holding out Lila Rose 08 Mar
08. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges?- Claimed Rebecca Zanetti 15 Mar
09. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park.- Improper Seduction Mary wine 06 Mar
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.- Releasing the dragon Stacie Simpson 14 Mar









8/10 Compeleted-Updated 3/18/15
1. 'M' is for March:
2. Member of the Month-Sassafrass:
3. Featured Author Challenge (paranormal):
4. Old Stuff Day:
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day: Prudence
6. Middle Name Pride Day: The Dangers of Dating a Rebound Vampire
7. National Goof Off Day:
8. I am in Control Day:
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day:
10. Reader’s Choice:











RRRC Monthly Challenges
March 1 - 31, 2015
8/8
√ 1. Starts with 'M' : MacLean, Sarah: Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover - 3.09
√ 2. Published August 2014: How the Scoundrel Seduces by Sabrina Jeffries - 3.04
√ 3. FAC: Rebecca Zanetti: Forgotten Sins - 3.11
√ 4. On TBR over a year: August 2013: Can't Help Falling in Love by Bella Andre - 3.14
5. Animal on cover: Wolf: Dark Lycan by Christine Feehan
√ 6. Middle Name Pride: Julie Anne Long: Between the Devil and Ian Eversea - 3.17
7. SKIP
√ 8. I Am in Control: When the Rogue Returns by Sabrina Jeffries - 3.03
√ 9. Outdoor Scene on Cover: Lover's Leap by Emily March - 3.12
√ 10. Reader's Choice: If the Viscount Falls by Sabrina Jeffries - 3.05

Completed: 6/9
1. Cast in Shadow by Michelle Sagara 03/18/15
2. The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole
3. Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti
4. Living with the Dead by Kelley Armstrong
5. Dragonswan by Sherrilyn Kenyon 03/15/15
6. Heart Fire by Robin D. Owens 03/17/15
7. N/A
8. Darkness Avenged by Alexandra Ivy 03/09/15
9. Levet by Alexandra Ivy 03/05/15
10. Atlantis Unleashed by Alyssa Day 03/08/15










1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.

2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Sassafrass has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Sassafrass's shelves - Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti:
Read one book written by Rebecca Zanetti or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest or by an author who lives there. You may also read a book published in 2011, or a paranormal book, or a book with a MC starting a new job or changing careers.

4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest.

5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book.

6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name (or middle initial) professionally (i.e. Karen Marie Moning, Linda Lael Miller)

7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.

8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges?

9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park.

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


Duration: March 1 to March 31, 2015
Progress: 10 of 10 (COMPLETE!)
✔1 - 'M' is for March: The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston; Read 03/10/15
✔2 - Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb; Read 03/03/15
✔3 - Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti: Fair Game by Patricia Briggs (paranormal romance); Read 03/13/15
✔4 - Old Stuff Day (March 2): Everlasting Bad Boys by Shelly Laurenston, Cynthia Eden, and Noelle Mack (added to TBR on 06/21/13); Read 03/10/15
✔5 - If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Fury of Obsession by Coreene Callahan (dragon shifter); Read 03/16/15
✔6 - Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Magic Mourns by Ilona Andrews; Read 03/11/15
✔7 - National Goof Off Day (March 22): Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich; Read 03/06/15
✔8 - I am in Control Day (March 30): Reckoning by Jeaniene Frost; Read 03/03/15
✔9 - Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Soaring by Kristen Ashley; Read 03/18/15
✔10 - Reader’s Choice: Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs; Read 03/20/15











5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein 3/13/2015
6. Middle Name Pride Day : The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead 3/20/2015
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day:Defending Jacob by William Landay 3/27/2015
Completed: 4/10

Completed — 10/10!
"M" is for March — Author's last name begins with "M"
The Highlander's Touch — ★★★★★ 3/17 — Karen Marie Moning
Member of the Month — Sassafrass
Garrett — ★★★★★ 3/17
Author of the Month — Rebecca Zanetti
Against the Wall — ★★★★ 3/2
Old Stuff Day (Mar 2) — Older book on TBR shelf
Show Me, Baby: 1001 Dark Nights — ★★★★★ 3/30
If Pets Had Thumbs Day (Mar 3) — Pet plays a large part
The Kingdom — ★★★★ 3/16
Middle Name Pride Day (Mar 10) — Book from middle of a series
Heated — ★★★★ 3/6
National Goof Off Day (Mar 22) — Humorous book/someone smiling on cover
Beautiful Bastard — ★★★★ 3/10
I Am in Control Day (Mar 30) — Book I want to read...whether it fits in a challenge or not
Ignited — ★★★★ 3/7
Take a Walk in the Park Day (Mar 30) — Outdoor scene on cover
Archangel's Consort — ★★★★ 3/10
Reader's Choice — Any book you want!
Lover at Last — ★★★★★ 3/5











9/10 Compeleted-Updated 3/21/15
1. 'M' is for March:
2. Member of the Month-Sassafrass:
3. Featured Author Challenge (paranormal):
4. Old Stuff Day:
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day:
6. Middle Name Pride Day: The Dangers of Dating a Rebound Vampire
7. National Goof Off Day:
8. I am in Control Day:
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day:
10. Reader’s Choice:











FINISHED 3/21/2015!
1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'. Meant To Be finished 3/1/2015
2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Sassafrass has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Sassafrass's shelves - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3... Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year. Fifteen Shades of Gay finished 3/15/2015
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti:
Read one book written by Rebecca Zanetti or any author with her first or last name. Link to Rebecca Zanetti's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...
Fun Facts about Rebecca
*Rebecca lives in the Pacific Northwest
*Rebecca’s longest series is the paranormal Dark Protector series
*Her first series was published in 2011
*Rebecca has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor, and a hearing examiner.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest or by an author who lives there. You may also read a book published in 2011, or a paranormal book, or a book with a MC starting a new job or changing careers. When One Door Opens finished 3/20/2015
4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year . If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest. Valentine Shower finished 3/2/2015
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book . Backwoods Asylum finished 3/2/2015
6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name (or middle initial) professionally (i.e. Karen Marie Moning, Linda Lael Miller) Alien Quest finished 3/21/2015
7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover . The Only Guy finished 3/4/2015
8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges? Rosemary for the Holidays finished 3/1/2015
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park . Red Dirt Heart 4 finished 3/10/2015
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice . Clockwork Bargain finished 3/1/2015











2015 March Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed
01. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.-
Rescued by a Highlander Keira Montclair 01 Mar
02. Member of the Month ~ Sassafrass: Sassafrass has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year.- Rush Maya Banks 21 Mar
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Rebecca Zanetti:
Read one book written by Rebecca Zanetti or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest or by an author who lives there. You may also read a book published in 2011, or a paranormal book, or a book with a MC starting a new job or changing careers.-Fated Rebecca Zanetti 13 Mar
04. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest.- Captured by the Highlander 20 Mar
05. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book.-The Trinity Bryce Evans (shifter book)02 Mar
06. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name (or middle initial) professionally (i.e. Karen Marie Moning, Linda Lael Miller).-Into the Darkness K F Breene 03 Mar
07. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.-Holding out Lila Rose 08 Mar
08. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges?- Claimed Rebecca Zanetti 15 Mar
09. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park.- Improper Seduction Mary wine 06 Mar
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.- Releasing the dragon Stacie Simpson 14 Mar











10/10 COMPLETE
1. M is for March -

2. Sassafrass Shelf -

3. Rebecca Zanetti -

4. TBR > 1 year -

5. Middle of Series -

6. Walk in the Park (Outside Cover) -

7. Goof off day (smile on cover) -

8. Book I want to read -

9. Reader's Choice -

10. Pets - Cat (Named Owl) plays an important part -


1. 'M' is for March: Cherish & Blessed Tere Michaels 3/8 ★★★
2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: 2011 Ex Equals 3/20 ★★★★
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Completed: 3/9
1. Cast in Shadow by Michelle Sagara
2. The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole
3. Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti
4. Living with the Dead by Kelley Armstrong
5. Dragonswan by Sherrilyn Kenyon
6. Heart Fire by Robin D. Owens
7. N/A
8. Darkness Avenged by Alexandra Ivy 03/09/15
9. Levet by Alexandra Ivy 03/05/15
10. Atlantis Unleashed by Alyssa Day 03/08/15