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message 51: by Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor (new)

Kate (liahonagirl) | 3635 comments Mod
writer... wrote: "January ~ 'New Beginnings' ~ pick a 'new to you' author, start a new series that you've been really excited to read, or read the debut novel of a favourite author!

February ~ 'L-O-V-E' ~ read a bo..."


I've got you linked up! (second comment on the first page)


message 52: by Michelle (last edited Dec 29, 2024 11:20AM) (new)

Michelle | 655 comments I'm in.

June ~ 'Wedding Belles' ~ read a book with a bride on the cover!
The Convenient Groom (Nantucket, #2) by Denise Hunter

July ~ 'Folks in Uniform' ~ read a book where the main character is 'in uniform'.
Anchor in the Storm (Waves of Freedom, #2) by Sarah Sundin - Navy uniform for Archer and white pharmacist coat for Lillian.
Carolina Breeze (Bluebell Inn Romance, #2) by Denise Hunter . Levi is an innkeeper and wears polo shirts with the logo for Bluebell Inn.
Called to Protect (Blue Justice, #2) by Lynette Eason Chloe is a law enforcement officer within a K-9 partner.

August ~ 'Paired Up' ~ read a book by a 'duo' of authors
Come Spring by Tim LaHaye by Tim LaHaye and Gregory S Dinallo.
Christmas Ranch Rescue (Wrangler's Corner #5) by Lynette Eason by Lynette Eason and Lauryn Eason

September ~ 'Autumn Sweep' ~ sweep through the series you've started and not yet finished, and read the next book in line . . . or level up by finishing out the entire series!

Rose Mountain Refuge - finished the series
Holiday Hideout (Rose Mountain Refuge #2) by Lynette Eason Danger on the Mountain (Rose Mountain Refuge, #3) by Lynette Eason

The Bleecker Street Inquiry Agency - continuing the series
To Write a Wrong (The Bleeker Street Inquiry Agency, #2) by Jen Turano

Blue Justice - continuing the series
Code of Ethics (The Cost of Betrayal, #3; Blue Justice, #2.5) by Lynette Eason Code of Valor (Blue Justice, #3) by Lynette Eason

Daughters of Boston - finished the series
A Passion Redeemed (The Daughters of Boston, #2) by Julie Lessman A Passion Denied (The Daughters of Boston, #3) by Julie Lessman

The Matchmakers- next book in series
To Spark a Match (The Matchmakers, #2) by Jen Turano

Skymar - finished the series
Loyally, Luke by Pepper Basham

October ~ 'Spooky Season' ~ read a book in the mystery/suspense/thriller genres!
Born of Gilded Mountains by Amanda Dykes Shadows of Lancaster County by Mindy Starns Clark Amish Wilderness Survival by Mary Alford What Happens Next by Nelson Hazardous Duty (Squeaky Clean Mysteries, #1) by Christy Barritt Shield of Protection (True Blue K-9 Unit #0.5) by Dana Mentink Amish Hideout (Amish Witness Protection #1) by Maggie K. Black Standoff at Midnight Mountain by Mary Alford Rescue Operation (Military K-9 Unit Book 5) by Lenora Worth

November ~ 'T-H-A-N-K-S' ~ read a book whose title starts with one of the letters in the word 't-h-a-n-k-s'
T= Twin Peril, A Texas Thanksgiving, Treacherous TrailsTrue Blue K-9 Unit Christmas
H = Holiday Amnesia
S = Silent Night Threat

December ~ 'Finishing Well' ~ finish off a series, read a book that you'd planned to get to this year but haven't yet, and get those last-minute challenge books read!

Until Our Time Comes by Nicole M. Miller - planned to get to earlier this year and goes toward finishing Title Hunt.

An Irish Christmas by Melody Carlson - finishes Title Hunt challenge.

Engaging the Competition (Teaville Moral Society, #0.5) by Melissa Jagears - goes toward completing the Favorite Books Spell-Out challenge.

Evermore (The Lost Princesses, #1) by Jody Hedlund - completes the Favorite Spell-Out challenge.


message 53: by Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor (new)

Kate (liahonagirl) | 3635 comments Mod
Michelle wrote: "I'm in.

June ~ 'Wedding Belles' ~ read a book with a bride on the cover!
The Convenient Groom (Nantucket, #2) by Denise Hunter"


you're linked up in the participants list, Michelle!


message 54: by Lynnette (new)

Lynnette  | 692 comments July ~ 'Folks in Uniform' ~ read a book where the main character is 'in uniform' . . . this can include military, but does not need to . . . for instance, a police officer, a doctor, or a chef . . . anyone whose profession brings to mind a specific uniform!

I finished this monthly challenge with 5…

No Pit So Deep, 1 by James Nathaniel Miller II
No Pit So Deep, 1 (The Cody Musket Story, #1) by James Nathaniel Miller II (07/03/24)
Cody is a Marine & Pro Baseball Player

The Christmas Hummingbird by Davis Bunn
The Christmas Hummingbird by Davis Bunn (07/09/24)
Ryan is a Policewoman

Tabitha by Vikki Kestell
Tabitha (Girls from the Mountain #1) by Vikki Kestell (07/18/24)
Tabitha is a nurse

Expired Refuge byLisa Phillips
Expired Refuge (Last Chance County #1) by Lisa Phillips (07/20/24)
Conroy is Police, Mia is ATF.

The Letter Tree by Rachel Fordham
The Letter Tree by Rachel Fordham (07/28/24)
Isaac disguises himself as a Hotel Porter


message 55: by Lisa (new)

Lisa | 57 comments Completed my challenge. Now just doing the Christmas Reads.
GREAT CHALLENGE.


message 56: by Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor (new)

Kate (liahonagirl) | 3635 comments Mod
good job!


message 57: by Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor (last edited Dec 23, 2024 11:47AM) (new)

Kate (liahonagirl) | 3635 comments Mod
finished! ironic that this was the first year I'd actually ever participated in the monthly focus challenges . . . but I enjoyed challenging myself in new ways each month (even if those ways were of my own creating)!

January (new to me author) ~ Gabrielle Meyer ~ When the Day Comes When the Day Comes (Timeless, #1) by Gabrielle Meyer (finished 5 January)

February (L-O-V-E) ~ Ladies of the Lake (finished 15 February), Once Upon an Eid {GM mid-grade} (finished 19 February), Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice {GM YA clean} (finished 27 February), Eyes that Kiss in the Corners {GM children's} (finished 6 February)
Ladies of the Lake by Cathy Gohlke Once Upon an Eid by S.K. Ali {GM mid-grade} Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice by Tommie Smith {GM YA clean} Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho {GM children's}

March (colours of the Irish flag) ~ Tacos for Two Tacos for Two by Betsy St. Amant (finished 11 March)

April (book on my TBR list for more than a year) ~ Mending Fences Mending Fences (The Deacon's Family, #1) by Suzanne Woods Fisher (finished 12 April)

May (author with double letters in their name) ~ A Refuge Assured A Refuge Assured by Jocelyn Green (finished 19 May)

June (picture of bride on the cover) ~ Heaven Sent Husband Heaven Sent Husband by Gilbert Morris (finished 17 June)

July (features someone in uniform) ~ Wilderness Hunt Wilderness Hunt (K-9 Search and Rescue #7) by Lisa Phillips (finished 9 July)

August (author pairs) ~ The Vanishings: Four Kids Face Earth's Last Days Together The Vanishings Four Kids Face Earth's Last Days Together (Left Behind The Kids, #1) by Jerry B. Jenkins (finished 17 August)

September (next book in series/finished said series) ~ Meeting Her Match Meeting Her Match (The Matchmakers, #3) by Jen Turano (finished 26 September)

October (book in mystery genre) ~ The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple by Joanna Davidson Politano (finished 22 October)

November (T-H-A-N-K-S) ~ The Train {GM children's} (finished 15 November), Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad {GM children's} (finished 21 November), All My Secrets (finished 15 November), N Is for Navidad {GM children's} (finished 9 November), King Island Christmas {GM children's} (finished 30 November), The Secrets of Emberwild (finished 28 November)
The Train by Jodie Callaghan {GM children's} Henry's Freedom Box A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine {GM children's} All My Secrets by Lynn Austin N Is for Navidad by Susan Middleton Elya {GM children's} King Island Christmas by Jean Rogers {GM children's} The Secrets of Emberwild by Stephenia H. McGee

December (challenge finisher) ~ O Little Town: A Romance Christmas Collection O Little Town A Romance Christmas Collection by Amanda Wen (finished 23 December)


message 58: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6287 comments Mod
Great job!


message 59: by Sherri (new)

Sherri | 265 comments Finished for the year! This is the first time I signed up for monthly challenge and enjoyed how I challenged myself to it.

January ~ 'New Beginnings' ~ pick a 'new to you' author, start a new series that you've been really excited to read, or read the debut novel of a favourite author!
Cold Dead Night (Brand of Justice #1) by Lisa Phillips The Mistletoe Countess (Freddie & Grace Mystery, #1) by Pepper Basham The Heiress of Winterwood (Whispers on the Moors, #1) by Sarah E. Ladd Dubiosity (Cape Thomas #1) by Christy Barritt Steadfast Heart (Brides of Seattle, #1) by Tracie Peterson

February ~ 'L-O-V-E' ~ read a book where at least one of the title words starts with the letters l, o, v, or e . . . or level up by reading books for all 4!
The Last Jihad (The Last Jihad, #1) by Joel C. Rosenberg Vicious Cycle (Intervention, #2) by Terri Blackstock Ever Constant (The Treasures of Nome, #3) by Tracie Peterson

March ~ 'Luck o' the Irish' ~ read a book with a cover that's green, orange, or white, the colours of the flag of Ireland (I'd say about 70% ish of the cover needs to be one of those colours . . . it needs to be quite obvious what you're going for) . . . or level up by reading 3 books (one for each colour)!
Distorted (Cape Thomas #3) by Christy Barritt Black The Birth of Evil (The Circle, #1) by Ted Dekker A Christmas Journey by Anne Perry Five Years After (After, #4) by William R. Forstchen Cape Refuge (Cape Refuge, #1) by Terri Blackstock

April ~ 'Spring Clean' ~ read a book that has been on your TBR list for more than a year prior to the date of the challenge (so, anything on your TBR list before 1 April 2023 counts)!
Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay Colors of Truth (Carnton, #2) by Tamera Alexander Sisters, Ink (Scrapbooker's Series #1) by Rebeca Seitz Persuasion by Jane Austen A Note Yet Unsung (Belmont Mansion, #3) by Tamera Alexander

May ~ 'Twinning' (with a twist) ~ read a book by an author that shares an initial with you, has double initials themselves (Teresa Tysinger comes to mind as an example), or has double letters in their name (ie JeNNifer Beckstrom)!
Life Flight (Extreme Measures, #1) by Lynette Eason The Escape (US Marshals, #1) by Lisa Harris Swept Away by Robyn Carr Westering Women by Sandra Dallas Wedded to War (Heroines Behind the Lines, #1) by Jocelyn Green The Headmistress of Rosemere (Whispers on the Moors, #2) by Sarah E. Ladd Red The Heroic Rescue (The Circle, #2) by Ted Dekker A Duty to the Dead (Bess Crawford, #1) by Charles Todd A Lady at Willowgrove Hall (Whispers on the Moors, #3) by Sarah E. Ladd The Chase (US Marshals, #2) by Lisa Harris White The Great Pursuit (The Circle, #3) by Ted Dekker The Light Over London by Julia Kelly This Wicked Rebellion Wisconsin Civil War Soldiers Write Home by John Zimm Real Murders (Aurora Teagarden, #1) by Charlaine Harris

June ~ 'Wedding Belles' ~ read a book with a bride on the cover!
A Most Inconvenient Marriage (Ozark Mountain Romance, #1) by Regina Jennings Once Upon a Prince (Royal Wedding, #1) by Rachel Hauck The Pelican Bride (Gulf Coast Chronicles, #1) by Beth White Never a Bridesmaid A May Wedding Story (A Year of Weddings Novella 2, #6) by Janice Thompson Picture Perfect Love A June Wedding Story (A Year of Weddings Novella 2, #7) by Melissa McClone The Wedding Dress by Rachel Hauck The Gown by Jennifer Robson The Grace Kelly Dress by Brenda Janowitz

July ~ 'Folks in Uniform' ~ read a book where the main character is 'in uniform' . . . this can include military, but does not need to . . . for instance, a police officer, a doctor, or a chef . . . anyone whose profession brings to mind a specific uniform!
Through Waters Deep (Waves of Freedom, #1) by Sarah Sundin Empress of the Seven Hills (The Empress of Rome, #3) by Kate Quinn Anchor in the Storm (Waves of Freedom, #2) by Sarah Sundin The Secret, Book & Scone Society (Secret, Book, & Scone Society, #1) by Ellery Adams Our Darkest Night by Jennifer Robson Hillbilly Elegy A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance The Whispered Word (Secret, Book, & Scone Society, #2) by Ellery Adams An Awakened Heart (Orphan Train, #0.5) by Jody Hedlund

August ~ 'Paired Up' ~ read a book by a 'duo' of authors (this challenge does not include anthologies where each book is written by a single author) . . . examples could include Bodie & Brock Thoene, Tim LaHaye & Jerry B. Jenkins, Tracie Peterson & Judith McCoy Miller, etc.!
What We Hide (Tupelo Grove #1) by Colleen Coble Edge of Apocalypse (The End, #1) by Tim LaHaye The Girl behind the Red Rope by Ted Dekker

September ~ 'Autumn Sweep' ~ sweep through the series you've started and not yet finished, and read the next book in line . . . or level up by finishing out the entire series!
The Catch (US Marshals, #3) by Lisa Harris Critical Threat (Extreme Measures, #3) by Lynette Eason She Shall Be Praised (Women of Hope #3) by Ginny Aiken The Mist (Hidden Iceland #3) by Ragnar Jónasson Green The Beginning and the End (The Circle, #0) by Ted Dekker Murder in the Book Lover's Loft (A Book Retreat Mystery #9) by Ellery Adams Dead Fall (The Quantico Files, #2) by Nancy Mehl


October ~ 'Spooky Season' ~ read a book in the mystery/suspense/thriller genres!
When Tides Turn (Waves of Freedom, #3) by Sarah Sundin Rise of the Mystics (Beyond the Circle, #2) by Ted Dekker Free Fall (The Quantico Files, #3) by Nancy Mehl Countdown (Extreme Measures #4) by Lynette Eason The Au Pair by Emma Rous Fire Storm (Kaely Quinn Profiler, #2) by Nancy Mehl

November ~ 'T-H-A-N-K-S' ~ read a book whose title starts with one of the letters in the word 't-h-a-n-k-s' (I will accept books that start with articles (English ones would be words like 'the' or 'a') for the applicable letter) . . . or level up by spelling out the entirety of the word!
Holding the Fort (Fort Reno Series) by Regina Jennings Huckleberry Christmas by Jennifer Beckstrand A Song Unheard (Shadows Over England, #2) by Roseanna M. White The Nantucket Inn (Nantucket Beach Plum Cove, #1) by Pamela M. Kelley Nantucket Neighbors (Nantucket Beach Plum Cove, #2) by Pamela M. Kelley She Was the Quiet One by Michele Campbell

Christmas Reads
The Christmas Tree Farm by Melody Carlson Huckleberry Christmas by Jennifer Beckstrand A Royal Christmas Wedding (Royal Wedding, #4) by Rachel Hauck The Unfinished Gift by Dan Walsh A Royal Christmas by Melody Carlson An Irish Christmas by Melody Carlson The Homecoming by Dan Walsh

December ~ 'Finishing Well' ~ finish off a series, read a book that you'd planned to get to this year but haven't yet, and get those last-minute challenge books read!
A Royal Christmas Wedding (Royal Wedding, #4) by Rachel Hauck The Deadly Shallows (Coastal Guardians, #3) by Dani Pettrey The Unfinished Gift by Dan Walsh The Homecoming by Dan Walsh An Hour Unspent (Shadows Over England, #3) by Roseanna M. White


message 60: by Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor (new)

Kate (liahonagirl) | 3635 comments Mod
great job!


message 61: by Reagan (new)

Reagan I had a lot of fun with these challenges!

January ~ 'New Beginnings' ~ New to Me Author
Homefront Defenders (Secret Service Agents, #2) by Lisa Phillips Counterfeit Hope (Hidden Hearts of the Gilded Age, #2) by Crystal Caudill

February ~ 'L-O-V-E' ~ read a book where at least one of the title words starts with the letters l, o, v, or e . . . or level up by reading books for all 4!
L - Forged in Love (Wyoming Sunrise, #1) by Mary Connealy (2/27/24)

March ~ 'Luck o' the Irish' ~ read a book with a cover that's green, orange, or white, the colours of the flag of Ireland (I'd say about 70% ish of the cover needs to be one of those colours . . . it needs to be quite obvious what you're going for) . . . or level up by reading 3 books (one for each colour)!

ORANGE - The Centurion's Wife (Acts of Faith, #1) by Davis Bunn

GREEN - Double Indemnity by Robert Whitlow

April ~ 'Spring Clean' ~ read a book that has been on your TBR list for more than a year prior to the date of the challenge (so, anything on your TBR list before 1 April 2023 counts)!
A Midnight Dance by Joanna Davidson Politano

May ~ 'Twinning' (with a twist) ~ read a book by an author that shares an initial with you, has double initials themselves (Teresa Tysinger comes to mind as an example), or has double letters in their name (ie JeNNifer Beckstrom)!
The Weaver's Daughter by Sarah E. Ladd Ready to Protect (Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit #2) by Valerie Hansen What Happens Next by Nelson

June ~ 'Wedding Belles' ~ read a book with a bride on the cover!
Summer Brides A Year of Weddings Novella Collection by Beth Wiseman

July ~ 'Folks in Uniform' ~ read a book where the main character is 'in uniform' . . . this can include military, but does not need to . . . for instance, a police officer, a doctor, or a chef . . . anyone whose profession brings to mind a specific uniform!
How to Catch a Prince (Royal Wedding, #3) by Rachel Hauck (soldier and rugby player) Just for the Summer by Melody Carlson (Housekeeper) In the Shelter of Hollythorne House (The Houses of Yorkshire #2) by Sarah E. Ladd (maid) Texas Ranch Cold Case (Cowboy Protectors Book 4) by Virginia Vaughan (police) The Iliad A Graphic Novel by Gareth Hinds (GM) (soldier)

August ~ 'Paired Up' ~ read a book by a 'duo' of authors (this challenge does not include anthologies where each book is written by a single author) . . . examples could include Bodie & Brock Thoene, Tim LaHaye & Jerry B. Jenkins, Tracie Peterson & Judith McCoy Miller, etc.!
The Hiding Place The Triumphant True Story of Corrie Ten Boom by Corrie ten Boom (with Elizabeth and John Sherrill) A Daughter's Inheritance (The Broadmoor Legacy, #1) by Tracie Peterson (with Judith Miller) Ominous Choices The Race for Life (Left Behind The Kids, #36) by Jerry B. Jenkins (with Tim LaHaye)

September ~ 'Autumn Sweep' ~ sweep through the series you've started and not yet finished, and read the next book in line . . . or level up by finishing out the entire series!
Series #1 - Left Behind Kids
Ominous Choices The Race for Life (Left Behind The Kids, #36) by Jerry B. Jenkins 36 of 40 Falling for You (A Bradford Sisters Romance, #2) by Becky Wade 2 of 3 To Tame a Cowboy (Colorado Cowboys, #3) by Jody Hedlund 3 of 5

October~ 'Spooky Season' ~ read a book in the mystery/suspense/thriller genres!
To Write a Wrong (The Bleeker Street Inquiry Agency, #2) by Jen Turano (10/8/24)

November ~ 'T-H-A-N-K-S' ~ read a book whose title starts with one of the letters in the word 't-h-a-n-k-s' (I will accept books that start with articles (English ones would be words like 'the' or 'a') for the applicable letter) . . . or level up by spelling out the entirety of the word!
T - A Cowboy's Touch (A Big Sky Romance, #1) by Denise Hunter (11/7/24)

December ~ 'Finishing Well' ~ finish off a series, read a book that you'd planned to get to this year but haven't yet, and get those last-minute challenge books read!
October HG - Waiting for Morning (Forever Faithful, #1) by Karen Kingsbury (12/26/24)
November HG - A Tailor-Made Bride by Karen Witemeyer (12/29/24)

~Christmas . . . Will host (in this folder) a Christmas Reads thread that will start on 15 November and run through the end of the year!~


message 62: by Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor (new)

Kate (liahonagirl) | 3635 comments Mod
love it!


message 63: by Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor (new)

Kate (liahonagirl) | 3635 comments Mod
*archiving, but leaving open to comment*


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