2015 March Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread

[Bookchaser]

2015 March Monthly Challenge

7/10 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'.
The Handmaiden's Necklace by Kat Martin 03/10/15
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.
Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas 03/13/15
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.
Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti
OR
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.
The Magic by Juliana Garnett 03/07/15
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).
The Marriage Charm by Linda Lael Miller 03/03/15
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 03/17/15
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?
The Shell Game by Janet Evanovich 03/01/15
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 03/22/15
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


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[Penney]

2015 March Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1 ~ March 31
10/10 Read - All Done!!

1. 'M' is for..: Monster in His Eyes by J.M. Darhower 3/17 ✯✯
2. Hi Sassy!: Sweet Filthy Boy by Christina Lauren 3/21 ✯✯✯✯✯
3. Party Like its 2011!: Tribute by Lisa Henry 3/9 ✯✯✯
4. Old Stuff: The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker 3/12 ✯✯✯✯½
5. Animal Love: Alexandra's Legacy by N.J. Walters 3/8 ✯✯½
6. Middle Name Pride: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas 3/14 ✯✯½
7. Goof Off Day!: Beautiful Stranger by Christina Lauren 3/7 ✯✯✯✯
8. I'm a Control Freak: Bound by Lorelei James 3/3 ✯✯✯
9. Walkin' in The Park: Uncertain Magic by Laura Kinsale 3/15 ✯✯✯✯½
10. It's My Party!: Archangel's Shadows by Nalini Singh 3/5 ✯✯✯✯

[April]

Penney wrote: "2015 March Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1 ~ March 31
10/10 Read - All Done!!

1. 'M' is for..: Monster in His Eyes by J.M. Darhower 3/17 ✯✯
2. Hi Sassy!: [b..."

Well done, Penney

[Ty]

all done!

1. 'M' is for March: Madeleine Urban - Divide & Conquer 3/8/2015
2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Desire for Three - Leah Brooke 3/9/2015
3. FAC: The Forever Song - Julie Kagawa 3/17/2015
4. Old Stuff Day: The Reality of You - Jean Haus 3/20/2015
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day: The Vicious Deep - Z. Coraida 3/19/2015
6. Middle Name Pride Day: Assumption - Aurora Rose Reynolds 3/21/2015
7. National Goof Off Day: Word Play - Amalie Silver 3/2/2015
8. I am in Control Day: Whitetail Rock - Anne Tenino 3/14/2015
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day: Eleanor & Park - Rainbow Rowell 3/3/2015
10. Reader’s Choice: Savagery - Emma MacKenzie 3/22/2015

[Breann]

Lot's have finished :) Awesome, Tracey, Chris, Dawn, Penney, & Ty!

[Susan]

10/10 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'.
The Marriage Charm - Linda Lael Miller (HQN - Feb 2015) - Mar 5

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.
Once Upon a Tartan - Grace Burrowes (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Aug 2013) - Mar 13

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.
Always Faithful - Julie Miller (Love Spell - Apr 2000) (paranormal) - Mar 2

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.
Shadow of the Hawk - Julie Miller (Lovespell - July 1999) - Mar 1

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.
The Soldier's Promise - Patricia Potter (HS #1917 - Apr 2014) (dog) - Mar 12

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)
The Marriage Pact - Linda Lael Miller (HQN - June 2014) - Mar 4

7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.
The Wedding Ring Quest - Carla Kelly (HH #1181 - Apr 2014) (smiling) - Mar 10

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?
Cowboy Boots for Christmas (Cowboy Not Included) - Carolyn Brown (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Oct 2014) - Mar 20

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.
Her Forbidden Cowboy - Charlene Sands (HD #2353 - Feb 2015) (beach) - Mar 3

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Dogwood Hill - Sherryl Woods (Mira - Jan 2015) - Mar 23

[Breann]

Woohoo, Susan!!

[Katherine]

2015 March Monthly Challenge
READ

1. 'M' is for March: Madden-Mills, Ilsa - Very Twisted Things 14/3/15
2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Quintessentially Q 21/3/15
3. Featured Author Challenge: Clean Sweep 7/3/15
4. Old Stuff Day: Tears of Tess 1/3/15
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day: Blaze of Memory 23/3/15
6. Middle Name Pride Day: Playing to Win 2/3/15
7. National Goof Off Day: The Deal 12/3/15
8. I am in Control Day: Degradation 5/3/15
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day: Easy Love 9/3/15
10. Reader’s Choice: Thrown by a Curve 4/3/15

[Lacy]

Monthly March Challenge

I am in!

8/9 Complete

1. 'M' is for March: Mad Jack by Catherine Coulter - 3/16 - 5 Stars

2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Judgment In Death J.D. Robb

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti: Snowfall at Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs - 3/22 - 4 Stars

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): Jess's Journey by S.J.D. Peterson - 3/23 - 3 Stars

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 - 3/20 - 4 Stars

10. Reader’s Choice: Skye O'Malley by Bertrice Small - 3/10 - 1 Star

[Bookchaser]

2015 March Monthly Challenge

8/10 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'.
The Handmaiden's Necklace by Kat Martin 03/10/15
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.
Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas 03/13/15
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.
Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti
OR
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.
The Magic by Juliana Garnett 03/07/15
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).
The Marriage Charm by Linda Lael Miller 03/03/15
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 03/17/15
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?
The Shell Game by Janet Evanovich 03/01/15
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 03/22/15
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Arrow by Monica McCarty 03/23/15


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[Barbara ★]

CHALLENGE COMPLETE


READ: 10/10

✔1. 'M' is for March: Mind Fuck - Manna Francis 3/21
✔2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass Shelf: Alice in Zombieland - Gena Showalter 3/3
✔3. Featured Author Challenge author: Angels' Flight - Nalini Singh(paranormal) 3/23
✔4. Old Stuff Day: Crimson - Jordan Summers (added 9/2009) 3/16
✔5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day: Ritual Magic - Eileen Wilks (shifter) 3/11
✔6. Middle Name Pride Day: Hell on Wheels - Julie Ann Walker 3/19
✔7. National Goof Off Day: Better Off Dead in Deadwood - Ann Charles (humor) 3/9
✔8. I am in Control Day: Up to Me - M. Leighton 3/12
✔9. Take a Walk in the Park Day: Spider Bones - Kathy Reichs (outdoor scene) 3/22
✔10. Reader’s Choice:About That Night - Julie James 3/3

[Breann]

Yay, Katherine & Barbara!

[Tammie]

March Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed

1. 'M' is for March: Secondhand Bride, Linda Lael Miller ★★★★★ 3/10
2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass Shelf: Tangled, Emma Chase ★★★★1/2, 3/2
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Pub 2011 My One and Only, Kristan Higgins ★★★★★ 3/19
4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Rock Chick Renegade, Kristen Ashley ★★★★ 3/26
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Horse on the cover, Loving Cara, Kristen Proby ★★★★ 3/16
6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Shotgun Bride, Linda Lael Miller ★★★★ 3/6
7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Screwdrivered, Alice Clayton ★★★★★ 3/7
8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Before I Go, Colleen Oakley ★★★★ 3/8
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Castle Hill, Samatha Young ★★★★ 3/10
10. Reader’s Choice: Seducing Lauren, Kristen Proby ★★★★ 3/17

[Elke]

2015 March Monthly Challenge

**Finished!!

10/10 Compeleted-Updated 3/27/15


1. 'M' is for March: Fighting Hard by Marysol James 3/3/15

2. Member of the Month-Sassafrass: Hope Smolders 3/4/15

3. Featured Author Challenge (paranormal): Dark Debt 3/11/15

4. Old Stuff Day: Shattered Hart 3/14/15

5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day: Prudence 3/21/15

6. Middle Name Pride Day: Holding Strong 3/26/15

7. National Goof Off Day: One in a Million 3/11/15

8. I am in Control Day: Broken Hart 3/13/15

9. Take a Walk in the Park Day: Once and Always 3/2/15

10. Reader’s Choice: Soaring 3/18/15

[Breann]

Hooray, Tammie & Elke!!

[AndaM]

Monthly Challenges > 2015 March Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
10/10

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'.
Big Sky Country (Parable, Montana #1) by Linda Lael Miller 03/04/15

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.
Published August 26th 2014 - Wanted: Wild Thing (Midnight Liaisons #4) by Jessica Sims 03/14/15

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.
Lian / Roch (Bayou Heat #9-10) by Alexandra Ivy 03/11/15

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.
Jun 30, 2013 - Breaking Away (Assassins #5) by Toni Aleo 03/09/15

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.
Must Love Fangs (Midnight Liaisons #3) by Jessica Sims 03/12/15

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)
The Creed Legacy (Montana Creeds #7) by Linda Lael Miller 03/15/15

7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.
What I Love About You (Truly, Idaho #3) by Rachel Gibson 03/17/15

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?
Figure of Speech (Halle Shifters #4) by Dana Marie Bell 03/20/15

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.
Midnight Kiss (Virgin River #12) by Robyn Carr 03/27/15

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
B785 (Cyborgs: More Than Machines #3) by Eve Langlais 03/06/15

[Bookchaser]

2015 March Monthly Challenge

9/10 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'.
The Handmaiden's Necklace by Kat Martin 03/10/15
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.
Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas 03/13/15
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.
Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti 03/28/15
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.
The Magic by Juliana Garnett 03/07/15
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
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).
The Marriage Charm by Linda Lael Miller 03/03/15
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 03/17/15
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?
The Shell Game by Janet Evanovich 03/01/15
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 03/22/15
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Arrow by Monica McCarty 03/23/15


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[Lynne]

MARCH
10 of 10 Complete!

√ 1. “M”: Moonlight in Winter Park by Samantha Chase – 3/25
√ 2. Hello Sassafrass!: Hero by Samantha Young – 3/29
√ 3. Rebecca Zanetti: Rising Assets by Rebecca Zanetti – 3/19
√ 4. Old Stuff Day: To Marry A Scottish Laird by Lynsay Sands (3/2014) – 3/23
√ 5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day: Bear Attraction by Jennifer Ashley (Shifter) – 3/9
√ 6. Middle Name Pride Day : Rock Hard by Nalini Singh (Book #2) – 3/24
√ 7. Goof Off Day: Better Off Without Him by Dee Ernst – 3/18
√ 8. I am in Control Day: Nights with Him by Lauren Blakeley – 3/8
√ 9. Walk in the Park Day: For You by Kristen Ashley (in the Park) – 3/22
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Guarding Suzannah by Norah Wilson – 3/2

Complete:

[Jonquil]

reposting, it didn't stick yesterday.

10/10
DONE

1. 'M' is for March: starts with 'M' Mistress of Magic 3/15
2. published in 2011 If You Ask Me 3/25
3. Featured Author Challenge new job or changing careers A Spoonful of Murder 3/5
4. Old Stuff Day TBR for over a year Wild Goose Chase 3/22
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day animal on the cover, pet plays a large part Desperate Housedogs 3/22
6. Middle Name Pride Day middle name Falling Awake Jayne Ann Krentz 3/1
7. National Goof Off Day humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover Cop a Feel 3/2
8. I am in Control Day In the Middle of the Third Planet's Most Wonderful of Oceans: The Life and Times of a Hawaiian Tiki Bar 3/23
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day it's a scene from a park Fire Season: Field Notes from a Wilderness Lookout
10. Reader’s Choice: Memory Zero 3/15

[Elizabeth]

RRRC 2015 March Monthly Challenge

10/10

1.'M' is for March: Sue Monk Kidd The Invention of Wings, 3/7/2015, 3*

2.Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Jet, 3/4/2015, 2.5*

3.Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti
paranormal book A Local Habitation, 3/28/2014, 3.5*

4.Old Stuff Day (March 2): (on my TBR for over a year) Perfect Chemistry, 3/10/2015, 3.5*

5.If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): (a pet plays a large part) How to Seduce a Vampire (Without Really Trying), 3/4/2015, 3*

6.Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): (middle of a series I'm reading) The Hero, 3/3/2015, 3*

7.National Goof Off Day (March 22): humorous book Loving Jay, 3/29/2015, 3.5*

8.I am in Control Day (March 30): Night Shift, 3/9/2015, 3.5*

9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Before Jamaica Lane, 3/7/2015, 2.5*

10.Reader’s Choice: He's So Fine, 3/5/2015, 3*

[Breann]

Read: 10/10 ~~ DONE!


1. 'M' is for March: My Summer of Wes 3.2 ★★★★☆

2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Unholy Ghosts 3.27 ★★★★☆

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 ★★★★★

[Breann]

Yay, AndaM, Lynne, Jonquil, & Elizabeth! :D

[Juana "Darkness"]

Update: All Done


March Monthly Challenge

1. March: 3/20/15

2. a book published in 2011/August of any year: 3/1/15

3. Paranormal book: 3/6/15

4. Old Stuff: 3/15/15

5. If Pets Had Thumbs: 3/10/15

6. Middle Name Pride: 3/23/15

7. Goof Off: 3/25/15

8. I am in Control: 3/18/15

9. Take a Walk in the Park: 3/4/15

10. Reader’s Choice: 3/12/15

[Stephanie]

2015 March Monthly Challenge
Completed: 9/9 FINISHED

1. Cast in Shadow by Michelle Sagara 03/18/15
2. The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole 03/20/15
3. Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti 03/22/15
4. Living with the Dead by Kelley Armstrong 03/24/15
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

[Ranzes Ryne]

2015 March Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1 – March 31, 2015
Completed: 10/10

1. 'M' is for March: – Sun God Seeks…Surrogate? by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff – 3/15
2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Nobody's Hero by Kallypso Masters – 3/10
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti: Hunted by Rebecca Zanetti – 3/22
4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): On Dublin Street by Samantha Young – 3/24
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis – 3/12
6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Alien Overnight by Robin L. Rotham – 3/29
7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Saddled and Spurred by Lorelei James – 3/3
8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton – 3/18
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): The Immortal Who Loved Me by Lynsay Sands – 3/27
10. Reader’s Choice: Teased by Jamie Begley –3/6

[Katharina]

March 2015 Monthly Reading Challenge
Total Read: 2

1. 'M' is for March: Indiscreet Mary Balogh 03/19

9. Take a Walk in the Park Day: Unforgiven Mary Balogh 3/31

[MountainKat, Moderator]

March 2015 Monthly Challenge


I'm in for the usual - all 10! I'll post when I'm done, can't seem to do it any other way!

10 of 10. Updated 3.31.15 DONE!!

1. 'M' is for March: Behind the Scenes by Mari Carr 3.13.15
2. Member of the Month - Sassafrass: Never Enough by Lauren Dane 3.21.15
3. Featured Author Challenge - Rebecca Zanetti: Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti 3.11.15
4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh 3.27.15
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March3): Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh 3.16.15
6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb 3.31.15
7. National Good Off Day (March 22): One in a Million by Jill Shalvis 3.18.15
8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Under the Lights by Mari Carr 3.14.15
9. Take a Walk in a Park Day (March 30): Blood Magick by Nora Roberts 3.25.15
10. Reader's Choice: Over the Threshold by Mari Carr 3.14.15



Congratulations to all the finishers!!

[•♥•Tina•♥•]

2015 March Monthly Challenge
5/5
COMPLETED

1. 'M' is for March: Can't Shake You - Molly McLain 3-2-15


2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Dark Lover 3-31-15


6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): The Last Man on Earth - Tracy Anne Warren 3-25-15


8. I am in Control Day (March 30): The Deal - Elle Kennedy 3-23-15


10. Reader’s Choice: Rock Hard - Nalini Singh 3-10-15

[Amanda A]

Completed: 10/10


1. 'M' is for March: Flirting with Fire by Kate Meader 3/31
2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Cage by Harper Sloan 3/11
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti: Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis (published in 2011) 3/20
4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Bare It All by Lori Foster 3/13
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): All Roar and No Bite by Celia Kyle 3/21
6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): In Rides Trouble by Julie Ann Walker 3/7
7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Boy Toy Chronicles by Jay McLean 3/15
8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas 3/24
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Back in the Game by Lori Wilde 3/10
10. Reader’s Choice: Take This Regret by A.L. Jackson 3/6

[Bookchaser]

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'.
The Handmaiden's Necklace by Kat Martin 03/10/15
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.
Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas 03/13/15
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.
Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti 03/28/15
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.
The Magic by Juliana Garnett 03/07/15
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 03/31/15
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).
The Marriage Charm by Linda Lael Miller 03/03/15
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 03/17/15
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?
The Shell Game by Janet Evanovich 03/01/15
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 03/22/15
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Arrow by Monica McCarty 03/23/15

[LaurLa]

March Monthly Challenge
10 of 10

✔1. 'M' is for March:
◘ Maverick – Lora Leigh
◘ 03.30 ★★★

✔2. Member of the Month – Sassafrass:
◘ Control – Charlotte Stein (to read shelf, pubbed in 2011)
◘ 03.09 ★★★

✔3. Author of the Month – Rebecca Zanetti:
◘ Forgotten Sins – Rebecca Zanetti
◘ 03.07 ★★★★

✔4. Old Stuff Day (March 2):
◘ Follow the Sun – Judith Arnold (tbr since August 2013)
◘ 03.01 ★★★★

✔5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3):
◘ Rescue My Heart – Jill Shalvis (dog on cover, part owner of an animal shelter)
◘ 03.20 ★★★★

✔6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10):
◘ Deep Dish – Mary Kay Andrews
◘ 03.30 ★★★

✔7. National Goof Off Day (March 22):
◘ Chance for Love– Marie Force (definitely smiling going on here…)
◘ 03.08 ★★★

✔8. I am in Control Day (March 30):
◘ Operation Valentine – Loretta Hill (barely fits any other challenges – just one other!)
◘ 03.11 ★★★

✔9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30):
◘ The Very Thought of You – Carolann Camillo (not a park but still outdoors)
◘ 03.17 ★★★

✔10. Reader's Choice:
◘ Saving the Sheikh – Ruth Cardello
◘ 03.01 ★★★

[Jojo]

March Monthly Challenge

8/10


✓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 - 19/03/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
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): TBD ✓
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 ★ ★ ★ ★

[Larissa]

Thank you for a fun challenge, Breann!

[Breann]

Yay, Juana "Darkness", Stephanie, Ranzes Ryne, MK, Christina, Amanda A, Bookchaser & LaurLa!!

[Breann]

Larissa wrote: "Thank you for a fun challenge, Breann!"

My pleasure :D

[Shelby]

I'm a little late posting, but I finished. :)

RRRC Monthly
March 1, 2015 - March 31, 2015


☑ March - 10/10

1. 'M' is for March - Throne of Glass (3/15) ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Lover Mine (3/8) ★★★★½
3. Author of the Month - Forgotten Sins (3/30) ★★★★★
4. Old Stuff Day - Heartstrings (3/4) ★★★★½
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day - Tomfoolery (3/7) ★★★★
6. Middle Name Pride Day - Lover Unleashed (3/18) ★★★★
7. National Goof Off Day - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (3/8) ★★★★½
8. I am in Control Day - Fever Pitch (3/22) ★★★★★
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day - The Mane Event (3/12) ★★★★½
10. Choice - Evenfall Vol. 1 Director's Cut (3/6) ★★★★★

[Julianna]

Final Update 4/1

2. Member of the Month: The Courage to Love by Samantha Kane (3/26)★★★1/2

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: One Wish by Robyn Carr (3/17)★★★★1/2

4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Beauty and the Black Sheep by Jessica Bird (3/22)★★★★1/2

6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Insurgent by Veronica Roth (3/10)★★★★

7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Southern Comfort by Karen Kelley (3/31)★★★1/2

8. I am in Control Day (March 30): A Handful of Ashes (from Under My Hat: Tales from the Cauldron) by Garth Nix (3/3)★★★1/2

10. Reader’s Choice: Little Gods (from Under My Hat: Tales from the Cauldron) by Holly Black (3/15)★★★

Completed 7/7

[[deleted user]]

My compliements to Breann...the month of March always seems to last much longer than 31 days. This time, though, the challenge made it fun! Thanks a bunch, Breann!

[Breann]

Woohoo, Shelby & Juliana!

[Breann]

Gle wrote: "My compliements to Breann...the month of March always seems to last much longer than 31 days. This time, though, the challenge made it fun! Thanks a bunch, Breann!"

Of course! Hosting is always super fun ^__^

[Lacy]

Monthly March Challenge

I am in!

9/9 Complete - All Done

1. 'M' is for March: Mad Jack by Catherine Coulter - 3/16 - 5 Stars

2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Judgment In Death J.D. Robb - 3/31 - 4 Stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti: Snowfall at Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs - 3/22 - 4 Stars

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): Jess's Journey by S.J.D. Peterson - 3/23 - 3 Stars

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 - 3/20 - 4 Stars

10. Reader’s Choice: Skye O'Malley by Bertrice Small - 3/10 - 1 Star

[Julianna]

Breann wrote: "Woohoo, Shelby & Juliana!"

Thanks, Breann!:-)

[Suzanne]

Finished with 7

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

[Daffodil]

RRRC March 2015 Challenge
March 1-31, 2015

Completed: 8/8

1. 'M' is for March
Mine to Possess, Nalini Singh, 3-4-15

2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass
Night Shift, Nalini Singh et al, 3-11-15

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti
Forgotten Sins, Rebecca Zanetti, 3-15-15

4. Old Stuff Day (March 2)
Touch of the Demon, Diana Rowland, 3-2-15

5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3)
The Magical Christmas Cat, Nalini Singh et al, 3-6-15

8. I am in Control Day (March 30)
Hostage to Pleasure, Nalini Singh, 3-6-15

9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30)
Branded By Fire, Nalini Singh, 3-19-15

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Chimes at Midnight, Seanan McGuire, 3-14-15

[Shannon]

I think I forgot to post my books!
6/6

1. M is for March: Cherished FINISHED 3/21/15

2. Member of the Month-Sassafrass: The Hawk FINISHED 3/29/15

3, Featured Author Challenge-Rebecca Zanetti: SKIPPED

4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): SKIPPED

5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Until There Was You SKIPPED 3/20/15

6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Hell on Wheels SKIPPED 3/15/15

7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): SKIPPED

8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Anything He Wants FINISHED 3/25/15

9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): SKIPPED

10. Reader's Choice: Dark Lover & Lover Eternal FINISHED 3/6/15

[Shan ~A~]

Finally got around to updating my post.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!


Progress: 10/10

1. 'M' is for March: Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian 03/07

2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Rough, Raw, and Ready by Lorelei James 03/02

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti: read a book published in 2011. Sweet as Sin by Inez Kelly 03/20

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. Their Virgin's Secret by Shayla Black (on tbr since 11/08/13)03/25/15

5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): a shifter book. Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh 03/04

6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading. Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh (book 6 of 13)03/21

7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn 03/10

8. I am in Control Day (March 30): A Touch of Midnight by Lara Adrian 03/05


9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): an outdoors scene on the cover. by Laura Wright 03/11

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.Shoulda Been a Cowboy by Lorelei James 03/18