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2015 April Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread

2. Member of the Month: BJ Rose - Something About You - Julie James
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs: Shifting Shadows - Patricia Briggs
4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2) - Crown of Midnight - Sarah J Maas
5. Reconciliation Day (April 2) - Unclaimed - Sara Humphreys
6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14) - Blood Magic - Jennifer Lyon
7. Titanic (April 15) Happily Ever After - Julia Quinn
8. Take a chance day (April 23) Visions of Magic - Regan Hastings
9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26). Light Me Up - Cherrie Lynn
10. Reader's Choice: Girl On A Diamond Pedestal - Maisey Yates











1.'A' is for April: last name starts with 'A'. Sarah Addison Allen First Frost 4/4
2. Member of the Month: BJ Rose - BJ Rose's shelf One Wish 4/6
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs. female MC is a librarian Navarro or Not 4/8
4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2) -re-telling of a fairy tale Wake Me with a Kiss 4/9
5. Reconciliation Day (April 2) - Reconciliation Day enemies turn to lovers Hostage 4/8
6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14) - Read a book that has a picture of a blue sky, fluffy clouds on cover

7. Titanic (April 15)- Read a Historical Romance

8. Take a chance day (April 23)- new to you author.
Midnight Folly Phyllis Taylor Pianka
9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26).read a book with a couple embracing on the cover.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. The Lawman's Nanny Op 4/6
April 2015 Monthly Challenge
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1.'A' is for April: Abduction by Varian Krylov, 5 stars, finished 4/30
2. Member of the Month: Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward, 4 stars, finished 4/15
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs: Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
4. Hans Christian Anderson:(April 2) The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by A.N. Roquelaure, 5 stars, finished 4/29
5. Reconciliation Day (April 2): Sweet Addiction by Jessica Daniels, 4 stars, finished 4/16/15
6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14): On the Island by Tracey Garvis-Graves Finished 4/3/16, 4 stars
7. Titanic (April 15): For Desire Alone by Jess Michaels
8. Take a chance day (April 23): Black Lies byAlessandra Torre Finished 4/5/15, 3 stars
9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26): Safe in His Arms by Renae Kaye, 4 stars, finished 4/28/15
10. Reader's Choice: Broken Desires by Azure Boone, 3 stars, finished 4/29
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1.'A' is for April: Abduction by Varian Krylov, 5 stars, finished 4/30
2. Member of the Month: Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward, 4 stars, finished 4/15
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs: Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
4. Hans Christian Anderson:(April 2) The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by A.N. Roquelaure, 5 stars, finished 4/29
5. Reconciliation Day (April 2): Sweet Addiction by Jessica Daniels, 4 stars, finished 4/16/15
6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14): On the Island by Tracey Garvis-Graves Finished 4/3/16, 4 stars
7. Titanic (April 15): For Desire Alone by Jess Michaels
8. Take a chance day (April 23): Black Lies byAlessandra Torre Finished 4/5/15, 3 stars
9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26): Safe in His Arms by Renae Kaye, 4 stars, finished 4/28/15
10. Reader's Choice: Broken Desires by Azure Boone, 3 stars, finished 4/29









Completed: 5/10
1. Circle of Death by Keri Arthur 04/03/15
2. Her Ladyship's Curse by Lynn Viehl 04/02/15
3. Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs
4. Cinder by Marissa Meyer
5. The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter
6. Virtue Falls by Christina Dodd
7. The Seduction of Elliot McBride by Jennifer Ashley 04/02/15
8. Greywalker by Kat Richardson 04/06/15
9. Burn for Me by Cynthia Eden 04/09/15
10. It had to be you by Jill Shalvis











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1.'A' is for April: Crash & Burnby Abigail Roux - 4/4 - *****
2. Member of the Month: BJ Rose - Betrayal in Death or The Summer Hideaway
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author -The Shadows
4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2) - I Was Here
5. Reconciliation Day (April 2) -
6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14) - The Courtship
7. Titanic (April 15)- Scandal in Spring
8. Take a chance day (April 23) -
9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26)-
10. Reader's Choice: The Ruby Circle

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2015 April Monthly Challenge
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1.'A' is for April:
2. Member of the Month: BJ Rose
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs.
4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2) -
5. Reconciliation Day (April 2) -
6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14) -
7. Titanic (April 15)
8. Take a chance day (April 23)
9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26).
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
2015 April Monthly Challenge
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1.'A' is for April:
2. Member of the Month: BJ Rose
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs.
4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2) -
5. Reconciliation Day (April 2) -
6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14) -
7. Titanic (April 15)
8. Take a chance day (April 23)
9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26).
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

1.'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Member of the Month: BJ Rose - BJ Rose has been a member of the RRRC since June 2009. Here is the link to BJ Rose's shelves - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2.... Please read a book from any of BJ Rose's shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in June of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs. Read one book written by Patricia Briggs or any author with her first or last name. Link to Patricia Briggs's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....
Fun Facts about Patricia -
* Patricia Briggs was born in Brutte, Montana.
* She published her first novel in 1993
* She writes Fantasy and Urban Fantasy
* She is the daughter of a librarian, and has worked as a substitute teacher.
You may also read a book set in Montana, or by an author who is from Montana. You can also read any book published in 1993, or is shelved as Fantasy or Urban Fantasy or features an MC who is a librarian or a teacher.
4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2) - Fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark. He created 168 fairy tales for children including the classics The Princess and the Pea, The Snow Queen and The Nightingale. Read a book that is a re-telling of a fairy tale, or a story that takes place in Denmark or read any YA book, or a book with a child/children in it.
5. Reconciliation Day (April 2) - Reconciliation Day is a special day to patch relationships and to make amends. Its intention is to re-establish relationships between family, friends and couples. Life is too short to hold a grudge between those we love. Read a book where there is reconciliation between the two main characters or a story where enemies turn to lovers or friends to lovers.
6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14) - How often do you look upwards? Look Up at the Sky Day encourages you to stop for a moment, and to appreciate the beautiful blue sky, fluffy clouds and elegant, soaring birds… Read a book that has a picture of a blue sky, fluffy clouds or soaring birds on the cover or has the word 'blue' or 'sky' in the title.
7. Titanic (April 15) On April 15, 1912, in the icy waters off Newfoundland, the luxury liner Titanic with 2,224 persons on board sank at 2:27 a.m. after striking an iceberg just before midnight. Over 1,500 people drowned while 700 were rescued by the liner Carpathia which arrived about two hours after Titanic went down. Read a Historical Romance, or a book with a sailor, captain or seafarer MC, or a book with a boat/ship on the cover.
8. Take a chance day (April 23) Life is filled with risks. To get what you want, sometimes you have to take a chance. And, today is created to do just that. So take that chance a read a book by a new to you author.
9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26). Go ahead and give a big bear hug to any and all Australians today. Read a book by an Australian author or a story that takes place in Australia, or read a book with a couple embracing on the cover.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

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1.'A' is for April: Twisted Perfection by Abbi Glines
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4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2): Forever Scarred by Jackie Williams
5. Reconciliation Day (April 2): Wallbanger by Alice Clayton
6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14): Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan
7. Titanic (April 15): A Bed of Thorns and Roses by Sondra Allan Carr
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10. Reader's Choice: Flashes of Me: An Erotic Novella by Cynthia Sax

1.'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Member of the Month: BJ Rose - BJ Rose has been a member of the RRRC since June 2009. Here is the link to BJ Rose's shelves - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2.... Please read a book from any of BJ Rose's shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in June of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs. Read one book written by Patricia Briggs or any author with her first or last name. Link to Patricia Briggs's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....
Fun Facts about Patricia -
* Patricia Briggs was born in Brutte, Montana.
* She published her first novel in 1993
* She writes Fantasy and Urban Fantasy
* She is the daughter of a librarian, and has worked as a substitute teacher.
You may also read a book set in Montana, or by an author who is from Montana. You can also read any book published in 1993, or is shelved as Fantasy or Urban Fantasy or features an MC who is a librarian or a teacher.
4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2) - Fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark. He created 168 fairy tales for children including the classics The Princess and the Pea, The Snow Queen and The Nightingale. Read a book that is a re-telling of a fairy tale, or a story that takes place in Denmark or read any YA book, or a book with a child/children in it.

5. Reconciliation Day (April 2) - Reconciliation Day is a special day to patch relationships and to make amends. Its intention is to re-establish relationships between family, friends and couples. Life is too short to hold a grudge between those we love. Read a book where there is reconciliation between the two main characters or a story where enemies turn to lovers or friends to lovers.
6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14) - How often do you look upwards? Look Up at the Sky Day encourages you to stop for a moment, and to appreciate the beautiful blue sky, fluffy clouds and elegant, soaring birds… Read a book that has a picture of a blue sky, fluffy clouds or soaring birds on the cover or has the word 'blue' or 'sky' in the title.
7. Titanic (April 15) On April 15, 1912, in the icy waters off Newfoundland, the luxury liner Titanic with 2,224 persons on board sank at 2:27 a.m. after striking an iceberg just before midnight. Over 1,500 people drowned while 700 were rescued by the liner Carpathia which arrived about two hours after Titanic went down. Read a Historical Romance, or a book with a sailor, captain or seafarer MC, or a book with a boat/ship on the cover.
8. Take a chance day (April 23) Life is filled with risks. To get what you want, sometimes you have to take a chance. And, today is created to do just that. So take that chance a read a book by a new to you author.
9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26). Go ahead and give a big bear hug to any and all Australians today. Read a book by an Australian author or a story that takes place in Australia, or read a book with a couple embracing on the cover.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

2015 April Monthly Challenge
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1.'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.- Hammer and Nails Andria Large 03 Apr
2. Member of the Month: BJ Rose - BJ Rose has been a member of the RRRC since June 2009. Here is the link to BJ Rose's shelves - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2.... Please read a book from any of BJ Rose's shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in June of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs. Read one book written by Patricia Briggs or any author with her first or last name. Link to Patricia Briggs's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....
Fun Facts about Patricia -
* Patricia Briggs was born in Brutte, Montana.
* She published her first novel in 1993
* She writes Fantasy and Urban Fantasy
* She is the daughter of a librarian, and has worked as a substitute teacher.
You may also read a book set in Montana, or by an author who is from Montana. You can also read any book published in 1993, or is shelved as Fantasy or Urban Fantasy or features an MC who is a librarian or a teacher.- Alpha an Omega Patricia Briggs 01 Apr
4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2) - Fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark. He created 168 fairy tales for children including the classics The Princess and the Pea, The Snow Queen and The Nightingale. Read a book that is a re-telling of a fairy tale, or a story that takes place in Denmark or read any YA book, or a book with a child/children in it.
5. Reconciliation Day (April 2) - Reconciliation Day is a special day to patch relationships and to make amends. Its intention is to re-establish relationships between family, friends and couples. Life is too short to hold a grudge between those we love. Read a book where there is reconciliation between the two main characters or a story where enemies turn to lovers or friends to lovers.
6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14) - How often do you look upwards? Look Up at the Sky Day encourages you to stop for a moment, and to appreciate the beautiful blue sky, fluffy clouds and elegant, soaring birds… Read a book that has a picture of a blue sky, fluffy clouds or soaring birds on the cover or has the word 'blue' or 'sky' in the title.
7. Titanic (April 15) On April 15, 1912, in the icy waters off Newfoundland, the luxury liner Titanic with 2,224 persons on board sank at 2:27 a.m. after striking an iceberg just before midnight. Over 1,500 people drowned while 700 were rescued by the liner Carpathia which arrived about two hours after Titanic went down. Read a Historical Romance, or a book with a sailor, captain or seafarer MC, or a book with a boat/ship on the cover.
8. Take a chance day (April 23) Life is filled with risks. To get what you want, sometimes you have to take a chance. And, today is created to do just that. So take that chance a read a book by a new to you author.
9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26). Go ahead and give a big bear hug to any and all Australians today. Read a book by an Australian author or a story that takes place in Australia, or read a book with a couple embracing on the cover.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.



1.'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Member of the Month: BJ Rose - BJ Rose has been a member of the RRRC since June 2009. Here is the link to BJ Rose's shelves - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2.... Please read a book from any of BJ Rose's shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in June of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs. Read one book written by Patricia Briggs or any author with her first or last name. Link to Patricia Briggs's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....
Fun Facts about Patricia -
* Patricia Briggs was born in Brutte, Montana.
* She published her first novel in 1993
* She writes Fantasy and Urban Fantasy
* She is the daughter of a librarian, and has worked as a substitute teacher.
You may also read a book set in Montana, or by an author who is from Montana. You can also read any book published in 1993, or is shelved as Fantasy or Urban Fantasy or features an MC who is a librarian or a teacher.
4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2) - Fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark. He created 168 fairy tales for children including the classics The Princess and the Pea, The Snow Queen and The Nightingale. Read a book that is a re-telling of a fairy tale, or a story that takes place in Denmark or read any YA book, or a book with a child/children in it.

5. Reconciliation Day (April 2) - Reconciliation Day is a special day to patch relationships and to make amends. Its intention is to re-establish relationships between family, friends and couples. Life is too short to hold a grudge between those we love. Read a book where there is reconciliation between the two main characters or a story where enemies turn to lovers or friends to lovers.

6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14) - How often do you look upwards? Look Up at the Sky Day encourages you to stop for a moment, and to appreciate the beautiful blue sky, fluffy clouds and elegant, soaring birds… Read a book that has a picture of a blue sky, fluffy clouds or soaring birds on the cover or has the word 'blue' or 'sky' in the title.
7. Titanic (April 15) On April 15, 1912, in the icy waters off Newfoundland, the luxury liner Titanic with 2,224 persons on board sank at 2:27 a.m. after striking an iceberg just before midnight. Over 1,500 people drowned while 700 were rescued by the liner Carpathia which arrived about two hours after Titanic went down. Read a Historical Romance, or a book with a sailor, captain or seafarer MC, or a book with a boat/ship on the cover.
8. Take a chance day (April 23) Life is filled with risks. To get what you want, sometimes you have to take a chance. And, today is created to do just that. So take that chance a read a book by a new to you author.
9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26). Go ahead and give a big bear hug to any and all Australians today. Read a book by an Australian author or a story that takes place in Australia, or read a book with a couple embracing on the cover.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

1/10 Completed
01. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
A Taste of Ice by Hanna Martine
OR
Bear Attraction by Jennifer Ashley
02. Member of the Month: BJ Rose ~ BJ Rose has been a member of the RRRC since June 2009. Please read a book from any of BJ Rose's shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in June of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~Patricia Briggs. Read one book written by Patricia Briggs or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Montana, or by an author who is from Montana. You can also read any book published in 1993, or is shelved as Fantasy or Urban Fantasy or features an MC who is a librarian or a teacher.
Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs
OR
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
OR
Sunflower Lane by Jill Gregory
04. Hans Christian Andersen (April 2): Fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark. He created 168 fairy tales for children including the classics The Princess and the Pea, The Snow Queen and The Nightingale. Read a book that is a re-telling of a fairy tale, or a story that takes place in Denmark or read any YA book, or a book with a child/children in it.
A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James
OR
Utterly Charming by Kristine Grayson
05. Reconciliation Day (April 2): Reconciliation Day is a special day to patch relationships and to make amends. Its intention is to re-establish relationships between family, friends and couples. Life is too short to hold a grudge between those we love. Read a book where there is reconciliation between the two main characters or a story where enemies turn to lovers or friends to lovers.
Sultry with a Twist by Macy Beckett
OR
A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean
06. Look Up at the Sky Day (April 14): How often do you look upwards? Look Up at the Sky Day encourages you to stop for a moment, and to appreciate the beautiful blue sky, fluffy clouds and elegant, soaring birds… Read a book that has a picture of a blue sky, fluffy clouds or soaring birds on the cover or has the word 'blue' or 'sky' in the title.
The Man from Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller
OR
Still the One by Jill Shalvis
OR
The Skypirate by Justine Davis
07. Titanic (April 15): On April 15, 1912, in the icy waters off Newfoundland, the luxury liner Titanic with 2,224 persons on board sank at 2:27 a.m. after striking an iceberg just before midnight. Over 1,500 people drowned while 700 were rescued by the liner Carpathia which arrived about two hours after Titanic went down. Read a Historical Romance, or a book with a sailor, captain or seafarer MC, or a book with a boat/ship on the cover.
Slightly Sinful by Mary Balogh
OR
Rule's Bride by Kat Martin
OR
Maid of Killarney (The Riordan Brothers, #4) by Ana Seymour
08. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Life is filled with risks. To get what you want, sometimes you have to take a chance. And, today is created to do just that. So take that chance and read a book by a new to you author.
Unleashed by Rachel Lacey
OR
Better Than Chocolate by Sheila Roberts
OR
The Devil in Denim by Melanie Scott
09. Hug an Australian Day (April 26): Go ahead and give a big bear hug to any and all Australians today. Read a book by an Australian author or a story that takes place in Australia, or read a book with a couple embracing on the cover.
The Best Laid Plans by Sarah Mayberry
OR
Her Favorite Temptation by Sarah Mayberry
OR
Love Once & Forever by Flora Speer
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Rock Hard by Nalini Singh
OR
Mate Bond by Jennifer Ashley
OR
The Wicked by Thea Harrison
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1.'A' is for April: The Angel
6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14) - Read a book that has a picture of a blue sky, fluffy clouds Completely Wrecked
9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26). read a book with a couple embracing on the cover. The Proposition: The Ferro Family
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Mean Streak






2015 April Monthly Challenge
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1.'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.- Hammer and Nails Andria Large 03 Apr
2. Member of the Month: BJ Rose - BJ Rose has been a member of the RRRC since June 2009. Here is the link to BJ Rose's shelves - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2.... Please read a book from any of BJ Rose's shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in June of any year.- A Dance through time Lynn Kurland 05 Apr
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs. Read one book written by Patricia Briggs or any author with her first or last name. Link to Patricia Briggs's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....
Fun Facts about Patricia -
* Patricia Briggs was born in Brutte, Montana.
* She published her first novel in 1993
* She writes Fantasy and Urban Fantasy
* She is the daughter of a librarian, and has worked as a substitute teacher.
You may also read a book set in Montana, or by an author who is from Montana. You can also read any book published in 1993, or is shelved as Fantasy or Urban Fantasy or features an MC who is a librarian or a teacher.- Alpha an Omega Patricia Briggs 01 Apr
4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2) - Fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark. He created 168 fairy tales for children including the classics The Princess and the Pea, The Snow Queen and The Nightingale. Read a book that is a re-telling of a fairy tale, or a story that takes place in Denmark or read any YA book, or a book with a child/children in it.
5. Reconciliation Day (April 2) - Reconciliation Day is a special day to patch relationships and to make amends. Its intention is to re-establish relationships between family, friends and couples. Life is too short to hold a grudge between those we love. Read a book where there is reconciliation between the two main characters or a story where enemies turn to lovers or friends to lovers.
6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14) - How often do you look upwards? Look Up at the Sky Day encourages you to stop for a moment, and to appreciate the beautiful blue sky, fluffy clouds and elegant, soaring birds… Read a book that has a picture of a blue sky, fluffy clouds or soaring birds on the cover or has the word 'blue' or 'sky' in the title.
7. Titanic (April 15) On April 15, 1912, in the icy waters off Newfoundland, the luxury liner Titanic with 2,224 persons on board sank at 2:27 a.m. after striking an iceberg just before midnight. Over 1,500 people drowned while 700 were rescued by the liner Carpathia which arrived about two hours after Titanic went down. Read a Historical Romance, or a book with a sailor, captain or seafarer MC, or a book with a boat/ship on the cover.
8. Take a chance day (April 23) Life is filled with risks. To get what you want, sometimes you have to take a chance. And, today is created to do just that. So take that chance a read a book by a new to you author.
9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26). Go ahead and give a big bear hug to any and all Australians today. Read a book by an Australian author or a story that takes place in Australia, or read a book with a couple embracing on the cover.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.




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1.'A' is for April: Twisted Perfection by Abbi Glines
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4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2): Forever Scarred by Jackie Williams
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6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14): Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan
7. Titanic (April 15): A Bed of Thorns and Roses by Sondra Allan Carr
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10. Reader's Choice: Flashes of Me: An Erotic Novella by Cynthia Sax

1.'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Member of the Month: BJ Rose - BJ Rose has been a member of the RRRC since June 2009. Here is the link to BJ Rose's shelves - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2.... Please read a book from any of BJ Rose's shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in June of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs. Read one book written by Patricia Briggs or any author with her first or last name. Link to Patricia Briggs's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....
Fun Facts about Patricia -
* Patricia Briggs was born in Brutte, Montana.
* She published her first novel in 1993
* She writes Fantasy and Urban Fantasy
* She is the daughter of a librarian, and has worked as a substitute teacher.
You may also read a book set in Montana, or by an author who is from Montana. You can also read any book published in 1993, or is shelved as Fantasy or Urban Fantasy or features an MC who is a librarian or a teacher.

4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2) - Fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark. He created 168 fairy tales for children including the classics The Princess and the Pea, The Snow Queen and The Nightingale. Read a book that is a re-telling of a fairy tale, or a story that takes place in Denmark or read any YA book, or a book with a child/children in it.

5. Reconciliation Day (April 2) - Reconciliation Day is a special day to patch relationships and to make amends. Its intention is to re-establish relationships between family, friends and couples. Life is too short to hold a grudge between those we love. Read a book where there is reconciliation between the two main characters or a story where enemies turn to lovers or friends to lovers.

6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14) - How often do you look upwards? Look Up at the Sky Day encourages you to stop for a moment, and to appreciate the beautiful blue sky, fluffy clouds and elegant, soaring birds… Read a book that has a picture of a blue sky, fluffy clouds or soaring birds on the cover or has the word 'blue' or 'sky' in the title.
7. Titanic (April 15) On April 15, 1912, in the icy waters off Newfoundland, the luxury liner Titanic with 2,224 persons on board sank at 2:27 a.m. after striking an iceberg just before midnight. Over 1,500 people drowned while 700 were rescued by the liner Carpathia which arrived about two hours after Titanic went down. Read a Historical Romance, or a book with a sailor, captain or seafarer MC, or a book with a boat/ship on the cover.
8. Take a chance day (April 23) Life is filled with risks. To get what you want, sometimes you have to take a chance. And, today is created to do just that. So take that chance a read a book by a new to you author.
9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26). Go ahead and give a big bear hug to any and all Australians today. Read a book by an Australian author or a story that takes place in Australia, or read a book with a couple embracing on the cover.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

2/10 Completed
01. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
A Taste of Ice by Hanna Martine
OR
Bear Attraction by Jennifer Ashley
02. Member of the Month: BJ Rose ~ BJ Rose has been a member of the RRRC since June 2009. Please read a book from any of BJ Rose's shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in June of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~Patricia Briggs. Read one book written by Patricia Briggs or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Montana, or by an author who is from Montana. You can also read any book published in 1993, or is shelved as Fantasy or Urban Fantasy or features an MC who is a librarian or a teacher.
Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs
OR
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
OR
Sunflower Lane by Jill Gregory
04. Hans Christian Andersen (April 2): Fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark. He created 168 fairy tales for children including the classics The Princess and the Pea, The Snow Queen and The Nightingale. Read a book that is a re-telling of a fairy tale, or a story that takes place in Denmark or read any YA book, or a book with a child/children in it.
05. Reconciliation Day (April 2): Reconciliation Day is a special day to patch relationships and to make amends. Its intention is to re-establish relationships between family, friends and couples. Life is too short to hold a grudge between those we love. Read a book where there is reconciliation between the two main characters or a story where enemies turn to lovers or friends to lovers.
Sultry with a Twist by Macy Beckett
OR
A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean
06. Look Up at the Sky Day (April 14): How often do you look upwards? Look Up at the Sky Day encourages you to stop for a moment, and to appreciate the beautiful blue sky, fluffy clouds and elegant, soaring birds… Read a book that has a picture of a blue sky, fluffy clouds or soaring birds on the cover or has the word 'blue' or 'sky' in the title.
The Man from Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller
OR
Still the One by Jill Shalvis
OR
The Skypirate by Justine Davis
07. Titanic (April 15): On April 15, 1912, in the icy waters off Newfoundland, the luxury liner Titanic with 2,224 persons on board sank at 2:27 a.m. after striking an iceberg just before midnight. Over 1,500 people drowned while 700 were rescued by the liner Carpathia which arrived about two hours after Titanic went down. Read a Historical Romance, or a book with a sailor, captain or seafarer MC, or a book with a boat/ship on the cover.
Slightly Sinful by Mary Balogh
OR
Rule's Bride by Kat Martin
OR
Maid of Killarney (The Riordan Brothers, #4) by Ana Seymour
08. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Life is filled with risks. To get what you want, sometimes you have to take a chance. And, today is created to do just that. So take that chance and read a book by a new to you author.
Unleashed by Rachel Lacey
OR
Better Than Chocolate by Sheila Roberts
OR
The Devil in Denim by Melanie Scott
09. Hug an Australian Day (April 26): Go ahead and give a big bear hug to any and all Australians today. Read a book by an Australian author or a story that takes place in Australia, or read a book with a couple embracing on the cover.
The Best Laid Plans by Sarah Mayberry
OR
Her Favorite Temptation by Sarah Mayberry
OR
Love Once & Forever by Flora Speer
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Rock Hard by Nalini Singh
OR
Mate Bond by Jennifer Ashley
OR
The Wicked by Thea Harrison
XXX

























2015 April Monthly Challenge
04/10
1.'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.- Hammer and Nails Andria Large 03 Apr
2. Member of the Month: BJ Rose - BJ Rose has been a member of the RRRC since June 2009. Here is the link to BJ Rose's shelves - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2.... Please read a book from any of BJ Rose's shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in June of any year.- A Dance through time Lynn Kurland 05 Apr
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs. Read one book written by Patricia Briggs or any author with her first or last name. Link to Patricia Briggs's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....
Fun Facts about Patricia -
* Patricia Briggs was born in Brutte, Montana.
* She published her first novel in 1993
* She writes Fantasy and Urban Fantasy
* She is the daughter of a librarian, and has worked as a substitute teacher.
You may also read a book set in Montana, or by an author who is from Montana. You can also read any book published in 1993, or is shelved as Fantasy or Urban Fantasy or features an MC who is a librarian or a teacher.- Alpha an Omega Patricia Briggs 01 Apr
4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2) - Fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark. He created 168 fairy tales for children including the classics The Princess and the Pea, The Snow Queen and The Nightingale. Read a book that is a re-telling of a fairy tale, or a story that takes place in Denmark or read any YA book, or a book with a child/children in it.
5. Reconciliation Day (April 2) - Reconciliation Day is a special day to patch relationships and to make amends. Its intention is to re-establish relationships between family, friends and couples. Life is too short to hold a grudge between those we love. Read a book where there is reconciliation between the two main characters or a story where enemies turn to lovers or friends to lovers.-Immortal of my dreams Alexia Mcneil 06 Apr(reconciliation)
6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14) - How often do you look upwards? Look Up at the Sky Day encourages you to stop for a moment, and to appreciate the beautiful blue sky, fluffy clouds and elegant, soaring birds… Read a book that has a picture of a blue sky, fluffy clouds or soaring birds on the cover or has the word 'blue' or 'sky' in the title.
7. Titanic (April 15) On April 15, 1912, in the icy waters off Newfoundland, the luxury liner Titanic with 2,224 persons on board sank at 2:27 a.m. after striking an iceberg just before midnight. Over 1,500 people drowned while 700 were rescued by the liner Carpathia which arrived about two hours after Titanic went down. Read a Historical Romance, or a book with a sailor, captain or seafarer MC, or a book with a boat/ship on the cover.
8. Take a chance day (April 23) Life is filled with risks. To get what you want, sometimes you have to take a chance. And, today is created to do just that. So take that chance a read a book by a new to you author.
9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26). Go ahead and give a big bear hug to any and all Australians today. Read a book by an Australian author or a story that takes place in Australia, or read a book with a couple embracing on the cover.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.





2015 April Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
Duration: 4/1/2015 - 4/30/2015
Progress: 10 out of 10
1.'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A':
Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 4/1/2015 - 348 Pages
2. Member of the Month: BJ Rose:
Vampires in the Lemon Grove by Karen Russell - *** - 4/2/2015 - 243 Pages
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs:
Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs - ***** - 4/22/2015
4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2) - Fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark. He created 168 fairy tales for children including the classics The Princess and the Pea, The Snow Queen and The Nightingale.
Read a book that is a re-telling of a fairy tale, or a story that takes place in Denmark or read any YA book, or a book with a child/children in it:
Days of Blood & Starlight by Laini Taylor - *** - 4/13/2015 - YA Book
5. Reconciliation Day (April 2) - Reconciliation Day is a special day to patch relationships and to make amends. Its intention is to re-establish relationships between family, friends and couples. Life is too short to hold a grudge between those we love.
Read a book where there is reconciliation between the two main characters or a story where enemies turn to lovers or friends to lovers:
Return to Me by Justina Chen - **** - 4/10/2015 - 352 Pages
6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14) - How often do you look upwards? Look Up at the Sky Day encourages you to stop for a moment, and to appreciate the beautiful blue sky, fluffy clouds and elegant, soaring birds…
Read a book that has a picture of a blue sky, fluffy clouds or soaring birds on the cover or has the word 'blue' or 'sky' in the title:
Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris - ***** - 4/29/2015
7. Titanic (April 15) On April 15, 1912, in the icy waters off Newfoundland, the luxury liner Titanic with 2,224 persons on board sank at 2:27 a.m. after striking an iceberg just before midnight. Over 1,500 people drowned while 700 were rescued by the liner Carpathia which arrived about two hours after Titanic went down.
Read a Historical Romance, or a book with a sailor, captain or seafarer MC, or a book with a boat/ship on the cover:
Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay - ***** - 4/28/2015 - Dexter is a sailor with a boat
8. Take a chance day (April 23): Life is filled with risks. To get what you want, sometimes you have to take a chance. And, today is created to do just that. So take that chance a read a book by a new to you author:
Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason by Nancy Pearl - ***** - 4/6/2015 - New to you author
9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26). Go ahead and give a big bear hug to any and all Australians today.
Read a book by an Australian author or a story that takes place in Australia, or read a book with a couple embracing on the cover:
Opal by Jennifer L. Armentrout - **** - 4/5/2015 - 382 Pages - Couple Embracing on Cover
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice:
Written in Red by Anne Bishop - ***** - 4/9/2015 - 433 Pages











Total Read: 1
8. Take a chance day: Counterfeit Bride Sara Craven - new author 4/7


3 books again this month
1/0 read
1.'A' is for April: The State We're In
7. Titanic (April 15) A Scandalous Past 7/4
8. Take a chance day (April 23) The Love List

4/5 Read
1.'A' is for April:
2. Member of the Month: BJ Rose-June- The Idiots' Tango 4/5
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs:
4. Hans Christian Anderson:(April 2)-
5. Reconciliation Day (April 2):reconciliation- One Little Kiss 4/1
6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14):
7. Titanic (April 15):
8. Take a chance day (April 23): new author- Elle Kennedy, The Deal 4/5
9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26):embrace on cover- Something Borrowed 4/2
10. Reader's Choice:





april monthly challenge
3/10 read
1. 'a' is for april - All Bets Are Off
2. b.j. rose - Whiskey Beach
3. patricia briggs - Blood Bound 5 stars 04/07/15
4. hans christian anderson - Worth the Fall
5. reconciliation day: enemies to lovers - My Lady Quicksilver 4 stars, 04/06/15
6. look up at the sky day - Objects in the Rearview Mirror
7. titanic - Surrender A Dream
8. take a chance day - Infected: Prey
9. hug an australian day: embrace on the cover -
Plus One
10. reader's choice - Magic to the Bone 4 stars, 04/06/15

3/10 Completed
01. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
A Taste of Ice by Hanna Martine
OR
Bear Attraction by Jennifer Ashley
02. Member of the Month: BJ Rose ~ BJ Rose has been a member of the RRRC since June 2009. Please read a book from any of BJ Rose's shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in June of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~Patricia Briggs. Read one book written by Patricia Briggs or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Montana, or by an author who is from Montana. You can also read any book published in 1993, or is shelved as Fantasy or Urban Fantasy or features an MC who is a librarian or a teacher.
Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs
OR
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
OR
Sunflower Lane by Jill Gregory
04. Hans Christian Andersen (April 2): Fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark. He created 168 fairy tales for children including the classics The Princess and the Pea, The Snow Queen and The Nightingale. Read a book that is a re-telling of a fairy tale, or a story that takes place in Denmark or read any YA book, or a book with a child/children in it.
05. Reconciliation Day (April 2): Reconciliation Day is a special day to patch relationships and to make amends. Its intention is to re-establish relationships between family, friends and couples. Life is too short to hold a grudge between those we love. Read a book where there is reconciliation between the two main characters or a story where enemies turn to lovers or friends to lovers.
Sultry with a Twist by Macy Beckett
OR
A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean
06. Look Up at the Sky Day (April 14): How often do you look upwards? Look Up at the Sky Day encourages you to stop for a moment, and to appreciate the beautiful blue sky, fluffy clouds and elegant, soaring birds… Read a book that has a picture of a blue sky, fluffy clouds or soaring birds on the cover or has the word 'blue' or 'sky' in the title.
The Man from Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller
OR
Still the One by Jill Shalvis
OR
The Skypirate by Justine Davis
07. Titanic (April 15): On April 15, 1912, in the icy waters off Newfoundland, the luxury liner Titanic with 2,224 persons on board sank at 2:27 a.m. after striking an iceberg just before midnight. Over 1,500 people drowned while 700 were rescued by the liner Carpathia which arrived about two hours after Titanic went down. Read a Historical Romance, or a book with a sailor, captain or seafarer MC, or a book with a boat/ship on the cover.
Slightly Sinful by Mary Balogh
OR
Rule's Bride by Kat Martin
OR
Maid of Killarney (The Riordan Brothers, #4) by Ana Seymour
08. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Life is filled with risks. To get what you want, sometimes you have to take a chance. And, today is created to do just that. So take that chance and read a book by a new to you author.
09. Hug an Australian Day (April 26): Go ahead and give a big bear hug to any and all Australians today. Read a book by an Australian author or a story that takes place in Australia, or read a book with a couple embracing on the cover.
The Best Laid Plans by Sarah Mayberry
OR
Her Favorite Temptation by Sarah Mayberry
OR
Love Once & Forever by Flora Speer
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Rock Hard by Nalini Singh
OR
Mate Bond by Jennifer Ashley
OR
The Wicked by Thea Harrison
XXX























7/10
✓1.'A' is for April: Axel by Harper Sloan - 05/04/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
2. Member of the Month - BJ Rose: Rescue Me by Christy Reece
✓3. (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs: Siren's Song by Dana Marie Bell - 08/04/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2):Divergent by Veronica Roth
✓5. Reconciliation Day (April 2): Guilty as Sin by Jami Alden - 08/04/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓6. Look Up at the Sky (Apr 14): Mischief in Mudbug by Jana Deleon - 03/04/15 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
7. Titanic (April 15): Riptide by Cherry Adair
✓8. Take a chance day (April 23): Deadly Fall by Ann Bruce - 06/04/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26): Under My Skin by J.M. Stone 07/04/15 ★ ★
✓10. Reader's Choice: Crash & Burn by Abigail Roux - 02/04/15 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★











1.'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Member of the Month: BJ Rose - BJ Rose has been a member of the RRRC since June 2009. Here is the link to BJ Rose's shelves - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2.... Please read a book from any of BJ Rose's shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in June of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs. Read one book written by Patricia Briggs or any author with her first or last name. Link to Patricia Briggs's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....
Fun Facts about Patricia -
* Patricia Briggs was born in Brutte, Montana.
* She published her first novel in 1993
* She writes Fantasy and Urban Fantasy
* She is the daughter of a librarian, and has worked as a substitute teacher.
You may also read a book set in Montana, or by an author who is from Montana. You can also read any book published in 1993, or is shelved as Fantasy or Urban Fantasy or features an MC who is a librarian or a teacher.

4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2) - Fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark. He created 168 fairy tales for children including the classics The Princess and the Pea, The Snow Queen and The Nightingale. Read a book that is a re-telling of a fairy tale, or a story that takes place in Denmark or read any YA book, or a book with a child/children in it.

5. Reconciliation Day (April 2) - Reconciliation Day is a special day to patch relationships and to make amends. Its intention is to re-establish relationships between family, friends and couples. Life is too short to hold a grudge between those we love. Read a book where there is reconciliation between the two main characters or a story where enemies turn to lovers or friends to lovers.

6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14) - How often do you look upwards? Look Up at the Sky Day encourages you to stop for a moment, and to appreciate the beautiful blue sky, fluffy clouds and elegant, soaring birds… Read a book that has a picture of a blue sky, fluffy clouds or soaring birds on the cover or has the word 'blue' or 'sky' in the title.

7. Titanic (April 15) On April 15, 1912, in the icy waters off Newfoundland, the luxury liner Titanic with 2,224 persons on board sank at 2:27 a.m. after striking an iceberg just before midnight. Over 1,500 people drowned while 700 were rescued by the liner Carpathia which arrived about two hours after Titanic went down. Read a Historical Romance, or a book with a sailor, captain or seafarer MC, or a book with a boat/ship on the cover.
8. Take a chance day (April 23) Life is filled with risks. To get what you want, sometimes you have to take a chance. And, today is created to do just that. So take that chance a read a book by a new to you author.
9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26). Go ahead and give a big bear hug to any and all Australians today. Read a book by an Australian author or a story that takes place in Australia, or read a book with a couple embracing on the cover.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

April 1 - 30, 2015
2/8
√ 1. Starts with 'A': Alpha and Omega by Patricia Briggs - 4.03
2. Member: BJ Rose: The Seduction of Lady X by Julia London
√ 3. FAC: Patricia Briggs: Bone Crossed - 4.02
4. Child/Children: TBD
5. Reconciliation Day: Nightingale Way by Emily March
6. Blue Sky & Fluffy Clouds: One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly
7. Titanic: Historical Romance: It Started With a Scandal by Julie Anne Long
8. New-to-you Author: Victoria Thompson: Murder on Astor Place
9. Couple Embracing: Vixen in Velvet by Loretta Chase
10. Reader's Choice: The Last Debutante by Julia London

8/8 Read - COMPLETED!!!
1.'A' is for April: Ashley, Kristen - Rock Chick Revenge (04/02) ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month: BJ Rose: Slave to Sensation - Nalini Singh (4/20) ★★★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs: Alpha and Omega (4/13) ★★★★
4. Hans Christian Anderson(April 2): (YA) Evernight - Claudia Gray
5. Reconciliation Day (April 2): Kane and Abel - Jeffrey Archer (4/30) ★★★★★
6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14):
7. Titanic (April 15): Heaven and Earth - Nora Roberts (4/29) ★★★★★
8. Take a chance day (April 23): Undertow - Elizabeth O'Roark (4/13) ★★★★★
9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26):
10. Reader's Choice: Sweet Revenge - Rebecca Zanetti (04/12) ★★★★








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6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14): Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan
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10. Reader's Choice: 2B or Not 2B? by Stephanie Witter

I am looking for a few hosts for July, August and September for the Monthly Challenge.
If you have participated in this challenge for at least a few months and would like to host it for a month, please send me a PM. If you've hosted it before and would like another opportunity to host again (because it IS so much fun to host!), send me a PM.
Thanks everyone for participating in this challenge and for being an active part of this group.....we love having you all here!

Total Read: 2
8. Take a chance day: Counterfeit Bride Sara Craven - new author 4/7
9. Hug an Australian Day: The Princess Bride Diana Palmer 4/10



4/10 Completed
01. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
02. Member of the Month: BJ Rose ~ BJ Rose has been a member of the RRRC since June 2009. Please read a book from any of BJ Rose's shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in June of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~Patricia Briggs. Read one book written by Patricia Briggs or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Montana, or by an author who is from Montana. You can also read any book published in 1993, or is shelved as Fantasy or Urban Fantasy or features an MC who is a librarian or a teacher.
Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs
OR
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
OR
Sunflower Lane by Jill Gregory
04. Hans Christian Andersen (April 2): Fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark. He created 168 fairy tales for children including the classics The Princess and the Pea, The Snow Queen and The Nightingale. Read a book that is a re-telling of a fairy tale, or a story that takes place in Denmark or read any YA book, or a book with a child/children in it.
05. Reconciliation Day (April 2): Reconciliation Day is a special day to patch relationships and to make amends. Its intention is to re-establish relationships between family, friends and couples. Life is too short to hold a grudge between those we love. Read a book where there is reconciliation between the two main characters or a story where enemies turn to lovers or friends to lovers.
Sultry with a Twist by Macy Beckett
OR
A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean
06. Look Up at the Sky Day (April 14): How often do you look upwards? Look Up at the Sky Day encourages you to stop for a moment, and to appreciate the beautiful blue sky, fluffy clouds and elegant, soaring birds… Read a book that has a picture of a blue sky, fluffy clouds or soaring birds on the cover or has the word 'blue' or 'sky' in the title.
The Man from Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller
OR
Still the One by Jill Shalvis
OR
The Skypirate by Justine Davis
07. Titanic (April 15): On April 15, 1912, in the icy waters off Newfoundland, the luxury liner Titanic with 2,224 persons on board sank at 2:27 a.m. after striking an iceberg just before midnight. Over 1,500 people drowned while 700 were rescued by the liner Carpathia which arrived about two hours after Titanic went down. Read a Historical Romance, or a book with a sailor, captain or seafarer MC, or a book with a boat/ship on the cover.
Slightly Sinful by Mary Balogh
OR
Rule's Bride by Kat Martin
OR
Maid of Killarney (The Riordan Brothers, #4) by Ana Seymour
08. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Life is filled with risks. To get what you want, sometimes you have to take a chance. And, today is created to do just that. So take that chance and read a book by a new to you author.
09. Hug an Australian Day (April 26): Go ahead and give a big bear hug to any and all Australians today. Read a book by an Australian author or a story that takes place in Australia, or read a book with a couple embracing on the cover.
The Best Laid Plans by Sarah Mayberry
OR
Her Favorite Temptation by Sarah Mayberry
OR
Love Once & Forever by Flora Speer
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Rock Hard by Nalini Singh
OR
Mate Bond by Jennifer Ashley
OR
The Wicked by Thea Harrison






















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6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14): Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan

3 of 10
✔2. Member of the Month – BJ Rose:
◘ Sweet Revenge – Rebecca Zanetti (to read shelf)
◘ 04.04 ★★★★
✔3. Author of the Month – Patricia Briggs:
◘ Against the Wall – Rebecca Zanetti (Maverick Montana series)
◘ 04.08 ★★★★
8. Take a chance day (April 23):
✔Unleashed – Cherrie Lynn (new author rec’d in April PIFM challenge)
◘ 04.10 ★★★★




2015 April Monthly Challenge
05/10
1.'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.- Hammer and Nails Andria Large 03 Apr
2. Member of the Month: BJ Rose - BJ Rose has been a member of the RRRC since June 2009. Here is the link to BJ Rose's shelves - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2.... Please read a book from any of BJ Rose's shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in June of any year.- A Dance through time Lynn Kurland 05 Apr
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs. Read one book written by Patricia Briggs or any author with her first or last name. Link to Patricia Briggs's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....
Fun Facts about Patricia -
* Patricia Briggs was born in Brutte, Montana.
* She published her first novel in 1993
* She writes Fantasy and Urban Fantasy
* She is the daughter of a librarian, and has worked as a substitute teacher.
You may also read a book set in Montana, or by an author who is from Montana. You can also read any book published in 1993, or is shelved as Fantasy or Urban Fantasy or features an MC who is a librarian or a teacher.- Alpha an Omega Patricia Briggs 01 Apr
4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2) - Fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark. He created 168 fairy tales for children including the classics The Princess and the Pea, The Snow Queen and The Nightingale. Read a book that is a re-telling of a fairy tale, or a story that takes place in Denmark or read any YA book, or a book with a child/children in it.
5. Reconciliation Day (April 2) - Reconciliation Day is a special day to patch relationships and to make amends. Its intention is to re-establish relationships between family, friends and couples. Life is too short to hold a grudge between those we love. Read a book where there is reconciliation between the two main characters or a story where enemies turn to lovers or friends to lovers.-Immortal of my dreams Alexia Mcneil 06 Apr(reconciliation)
6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14) - How often do you look upwards? Look Up at the Sky Day encourages you to stop for a moment, and to appreciate the beautiful blue sky, fluffy clouds and elegant, soaring birds… Read a book that has a picture of a blue sky, fluffy clouds or soaring birds on the cover or has the word 'blue' or 'sky' in the title.-Wild and free Kristen Ashley 07 Apr(blue sky on cover)
7. Titanic (April 15) On April 15, 1912, in the icy waters off Newfoundland, the luxury liner Titanic with 2,224 persons on board sank at 2:27 a.m. after striking an iceberg just before midnight. Over 1,500 people drowned while 700 were rescued by the liner Carpathia which arrived about two hours after Titanic went down. Read a Historical Romance, or a book with a sailor, captain or seafarer MC, or a book with a boat/ship on the cover.
8. Take a chance day (April 23) Life is filled with risks. To get what you want, sometimes you have to take a chance. And, today is created to do just that. So take that chance a read a book by a new to you author.
9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26). Go ahead and give a big bear hug to any and all Australians today. Read a book by an Australian author or a story that takes place in Australia, or read a book with a couple embracing on the cover.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.






7/10
✓1.'A' is for April: Axel by Harper Sloan - 05/04/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
2. Member of the Month - BJ Rose: Rescue Me by Christy Reece
✓3. (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs: Siren's Song by Dana Marie Bell - 08/04/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2):Divergent by Veronica Roth
✓5. Reconciliation Day (April 2): Guilty as Sin by Jami Alden - 08/04/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓6. Look Up at the Sky (Apr 14): Mischief in Mudbug by Jana Deleon - 03/04/15 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
7. Titanic (April 15): Riptide by Cherry Adair
✓8. Take a chance day (April 23): Deadly Fall by Ann Bruce - 06/04/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26): Under My Skin by J.M. Stone 07/04/15 ★ ★
✓10. Reader's Choice: Crash & Burn by Abigail Roux - 02/04/15 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★











1.'A' is for April: last name starts with 'A'. Sarah Addison Allen First Frost 4/4
2. Member of the Month: BJ Rose - BJ Rose's shelf One Wish 4/6
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs. female MC is a librarian Navarro or Not 4/8
4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2) -re-telling of a fairy tale Wake Me with a Kiss 4/9
5. Reconciliation Day (April 2) - Reconciliation Day enemies turn to lovers Hostage 4/8
6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14) - Read a book that has a picture of a blue sky, fluffy clouds on cover

7. Titanic (April 15)- Read a Historical Romance

8. Take a chance day (April 23)- new to you author.
Midnight Folly Phyllis Taylor Pianka
9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26).read a book with a couple embracing on the cover.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. The Lawman's Nanny Op 4/6

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

2. Member of the Month: BJ Rose - BJ Rose has been a member of the RRRC since June 2009. Here is the link to BJ Rose's shelves - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2.... Please read a book from any of BJ Rose's shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in June of any year.

3. You may also read a book set in Montana, or by an author who is from Montana. You can also read any book published in 1993, or is shelved as Fantasy or Urban Fantasy or features an MC who is a librarian or a teacher.

4. Read a book that is a re-telling of a fairy tale, or a story that takes place in Denmark or read any YA book, or a book with a child/children in it.

5. Reconciliation Day (April 2) - Reconciliation Day is a special day to patch relationships and to make amends. Its intention is to re-establish relationships between family, friends and couples. Life is too short to hold a grudge between those we love. Read a book where there is reconciliation between the two main characters or a story where enemies turn to lovers or friends to lovers.

6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14) - How often do you look upwards? Look Up at the Sky Day encourages you to stop for a moment, and to appreciate the beautiful blue sky, fluffy clouds and elegant, soaring birds… Read a book that has a picture of a blue sky, fluffy clouds or soaring birds on the cover or has the word 'blue' or 'sky' in the title.

7. Titanic (April 15) On April 15, 1912, in the icy waters off Newfoundland, the luxury liner Titanic with 2,224 persons on board sank at 2:27 a.m. after striking an iceberg just before midnight. Over 1,500 people drowned while 700 were rescued by the liner Carpathia which arrived about two hours after Titanic went down. Read a Historical Romance, or a book with a sailor, captain or seafarer MC, or a book with a boat/ship on the cover.

8. Take a chance day (April 23) Life is filled with risks. To get what you want, sometimes you have to take a chance. And, today is created to do just that. So take that chance a read a book by a new to you author.

9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26). Go ahead and give a big bear hug to any and all Australians today. Read a book by an Australian author or a story that takes place in Australia, or read a book with a couple embracing on the cover.

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


1.'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Member of the Month: BJ Rose - BJ Rose has been a member of the RRRC since June 2009. Here is the link to BJ Rose's shelves - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2.... Please read a book from any of BJ Rose's shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in June of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs. Read one book written by Patricia Briggs or any author with her first or last name. Link to Patricia Briggs's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....
Fun Facts about Patricia -
* Patricia Briggs was born in Brutte, Montana.
* She published her first novel in 1993
* She writes Fantasy and Urban Fantasy
* She is the daughter of a librarian, and has worked as a substitute teacher.
You may also read a book set in Montana, or by an author who is from Montana. You can also read any book published in 1993, or is shelved as Fantasy or Urban Fantasy or features an MC who is a librarian or a teacher.

4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2) - Fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark. He created 168 fairy tales for children including the classics The Princess and the Pea, The Snow Queen and The Nightingale. Read a book that is a re-telling of a fairy tale, or a story that takes place in Denmark or read any YA book, or a book with a child/children in it.

5. Reconciliation Day (April 2) - Reconciliation Day is a special day to patch relationships and to make amends. Its intention is to re-establish relationships between family, friends and couples. Life is too short to hold a grudge between those we love. Read a book where there is reconciliation between the two main characters or a story where enemies turn to lovers or friends to lovers.

6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14) - How often do you look upwards? Look Up at the Sky Day encourages you to stop for a moment, and to appreciate the beautiful blue sky, fluffy clouds and elegant, soaring birds… Read a book that has a picture of a blue sky, fluffy clouds or soaring birds on the cover or has the word 'blue' or 'sky' in the title.

7. Titanic (April 15) On April 15, 1912, in the icy waters off Newfoundland, the luxury liner Titanic with 2,224 persons on board sank at 2:27 a.m. after striking an iceberg just before midnight. Over 1,500 people drowned while 700 were rescued by the liner Carpathia which arrived about two hours after Titanic went down. Read a Historical Romance, or a book with a sailor, captain or seafarer MC, or a book with a boat/ship on the cover.
8. Take a chance day (April 23) Life is filled with risks. To get what you want, sometimes you have to take a chance. And, today is created to do just that. So take that chance a read a book by a new to you author.

9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26). Go ahead and give a big bear hug to any and all Australians today. Read a book by an Australian author or a story that takes place in Australia, or read a book with a couple embracing on the cover.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

5/5 Finished
All done
1.'A' is for April: Crash & Burnby Abigail Roux - 4/4 - *****
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author -The Shadows - 4/7 - 5 Stars
4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2) - I Was Here - 4/11 - 2 Stars
5. Reconciliation Day (April 2) - Own the Wind - 4/8 - 3 Stars
10. Reader's Choice: Fire Inside - 4/10 - 3.5 Stars






2015 April Monthly Challenge
06/10
1.'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.- Hammer and Nails Andria Large 03 Apr
2. Member of the Month: BJ Rose - BJ Rose has been a member of the RRRC since June 2009. Here is the link to BJ Rose's shelves - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2.... Please read a book from any of BJ Rose's shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in June of any year.- A Dance through time Lynn Kurland 05 Apr
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs. Read one book written by Patricia Briggs or any author with her first or last name. Link to Patricia Briggs's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....
Fun Facts about Patricia -
* Patricia Briggs was born in Brutte, Montana.
* She published her first novel in 1993
* She writes Fantasy and Urban Fantasy
* She is the daughter of a librarian, and has worked as a substitute teacher.
You may also read a book set in Montana, or by an author who is from Montana. You can also read any book published in 1993, or is shelved as Fantasy or Urban Fantasy or features an MC who is a librarian or a teacher.- Alpha an Omega Patricia Briggs 01 Apr
4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2) - Fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark. He created 168 fairy tales for children including the classics The Princess and the Pea, The Snow Queen and The Nightingale. Read a book that is a re-telling of a fairy tale, or a story that takes place in Denmark or read any YA book, or a book with a child/children in it.-Wild man Kristen Ashley (children)12 Apr
5. Reconciliation Day (April 2) - Reconciliation Day is a special day to patch relationships and to make amends. Its intention is to re-establish relationships between family, friends and couples. Life is too short to hold a grudge between those we love. Read a book where there is reconciliation between the two main characters or a story where enemies turn to lovers or friends to lovers.-Immortal of my dreams Alexia Mcneil 06 Apr(reconciliation)
6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14) - How often do you look upwards? Look Up at the Sky Day encourages you to stop for a moment, and to appreciate the beautiful blue sky, fluffy clouds and elegant, soaring birds… Read a book that has a picture of a blue sky, fluffy clouds or soaring birds on the cover or has the word 'blue' or 'sky' in the title.-Wild and free Kristen Ashley 07 Apr(blue sky on cover)
7. Titanic (April 15) On April 15, 1912, in the icy waters off Newfoundland, the luxury liner Titanic with 2,224 persons on board sank at 2:27 a.m. after striking an iceberg just before midnight. Over 1,500 people drowned while 700 were rescued by the liner Carpathia which arrived about two hours after Titanic went down. Read a Historical Romance, or a book with a sailor, captain or seafarer MC, or a book with a boat/ship on the cover.
8. Take a chance day (April 23) Life is filled with risks. To get what you want, sometimes you have to take a chance. And, today is created to do just that. So take that chance a read a book by a new to you author.
9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26). Go ahead and give a big bear hug to any and all Australians today. Read a book by an Australian author or a story that takes place in Australia, or read a book with a couple embracing on the cover.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.







5/10 Completed
01. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
02. Member of the Month: BJ Rose ~ BJ Rose has been a member of the RRRC since June 2009. Please read a book from any of BJ Rose's shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in June of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~Patricia Briggs. Read one book written by Patricia Briggs or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Montana, or by an author who is from Montana. You can also read any book published in 1993, or is shelved as Fantasy or Urban Fantasy or features an MC who is a librarian or a teacher.
Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs
OR
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
OR
Sunflower Lane by Jill Gregory
04. Hans Christian Andersen (April 2): Fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark. He created 168 fairy tales for children including the classics The Princess and the Pea, The Snow Queen and The Nightingale. Read a book that is a re-telling of a fairy tale, or a story that takes place in Denmark or read any YA book, or a book with a child/children in it.
05. Reconciliation Day (April 2): Reconciliation Day is a special day to patch relationships and to make amends. Its intention is to re-establish relationships between family, friends and couples. Life is too short to hold a grudge between those we love. Read a book where there is reconciliation between the two main characters or a story where enemies turn to lovers or friends to lovers.
06. Look Up at the Sky Day (April 14): How often do you look upwards? Look Up at the Sky Day encourages you to stop for a moment, and to appreciate the beautiful blue sky, fluffy clouds and elegant, soaring birds… Read a book that has a picture of a blue sky, fluffy clouds or soaring birds on the cover or has the word 'blue' or 'sky' in the title.
The Man from Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller
OR
The Skypirate by Justine Davis
07. Titanic (April 15): On April 15, 1912, in the icy waters off Newfoundland, the luxury liner Titanic with 2,224 persons on board sank at 2:27 a.m. after striking an iceberg just before midnight. Over 1,500 people drowned while 700 were rescued by the liner Carpathia which arrived about two hours after Titanic went down. Read a Historical Romance, or a book with a sailor, captain or seafarer MC, or a book with a boat/ship on the cover.
Slightly Sinful by Mary Balogh
OR
Rule's Bride by Kat Martin
OR
Maid of Killarney (The Riordan Brothers, #4) by Ana Seymour
08. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Life is filled with risks. To get what you want, sometimes you have to take a chance. And, today is created to do just that. So take that chance and read a book by a new to you author.
09. Hug an Australian Day (April 26): Go ahead and give a big bear hug to any and all Australians today. Read a book by an Australian author or a story that takes place in Australia, or read a book with a couple embracing on the cover.
The Best Laid Plans by Sarah Mayberry
OR
Her Favorite Temptation by Sarah Mayberry
OR
Love Once & Forever by Flora Speer
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Rock Hard by Nalini Singh
OR
Mate Bond by Jennifer Ashley



















4/8 Read
1. A for April:
2. Hi BJ Rose! Summer Is for Lovers by Jennifer McQuiston
3. FAC - Patricia Briggs:
4. Hans Christian Anderson: Waistcoats & Weaponry by Gail Carriger
5. Look up at the Sky: Still the One by Jill Shalvis
6. Titanic:
7. Take a Chance:
8. My Choice: TBD
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1. “A”: No Strings Attached by Susan Andersen
2. Hello BJ Rose !: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
3. Patricia Briggs: Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs
4. Hans Christian Anderson: Beauty and the Billionaire by Jessica Clare (Beauty & The Beast)
5. Reconciliation: The Billionaire's Salvation ~ Max by J.S. Scott (reconciled)
6. Look Up at the Sky Day: Five Minutes Late by Rich Amooi (blue sky cover)
7. Titanic: And Then He Kissed Her by Laura Lee Guhrke (historical)
8. Take a Chance Day: Bitter Spirits by Joan Bennett (new to me)
9. Hug an Australian Day: Jilted by Rachel John (Australian author)
10. Reader's Choice: I Saw Her Standing There by Marie Force
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