Series Countdown (April - June 2024)

[Crystal]

I did a modified version of this challenge, with the challenge tasks that applied to series I previously started.

*✔️Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
1. Book #3 in the Crittendon Series

2. Book #3 from The Wives of King David

3. Book #3 from the Rose Trilogy

4. Book #3 from the 9/11 Series



*✔️Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
1. Book #5 in the O'Malley Series

2. Book #2 in the Northern Intrigue Series

[Loraine]

I have finished this challenge:

Series Countdown:

Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
1. Captive Dreams (Nebraska Brides #3) by Cara C. Putman Captive Dreams (Cornhuskers Dreams #3) by Cara Putman (finished series)
2. Wait Until Dark (Carolina Moon #3) by Christy Barritt Carolina Moon series by Christy Barritt Book 3 (finished series)
3. A Promise to Love (Michigan Northwoods, #2) by Serena B. Miller Michigan Northwood series Book #2 by Serena Miller (finished series)
4. Anchored at Mackinac by Carrie Fancett Pagels Anchored at Mackinac Mackinac Island Romances series Book #2 (finished series)

Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series).
1. Sharktooth Island by Susan Page Davis Sharktooth Island by Susan Page Davis et al #3 & #4 (finished series)
2. Highland Legacy Four Generations of Love are Rooted in Scotland by Tracey Victoria Bateman Highland Legacy: Four Generations of Love are Rooted in Scotland (finished series)
3. A Reluctant Bride (The Bride Ships, #1) by Jody Hedlund A Reluctant Bride

Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
1. Murder in the Map Room (Eleanor Roosevelt, #17) by Elliott Roosevelt "An Eleanor Roosevelt Mystery #11
2. A Palm for Mrs. Pollifax (Mrs. Pollifax, #4) by Dorothy Gilman "Mrs Pollifax #4 of 14"

[Sarita]

Loraine wrote: "I have finished this challenge:

Series Countdown:

Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
1. Captive Dreams (Nebraska Brides #3) by Cara C. Putman Captive Dreams (Cornhuskers Dreams #3) ..."

Well done.

[MissyTexas]

I finished 8 of the 17 books since I started this challenge, here is what I did NOT read yet. Need another challenge… 🤣

Sharon Garlough Brown (Sensible Shoes) -pending 1 of series of 4
Steena Holmes (Find Emma Collection) -pending 3 of series of 4
Lisa Wingate (A Carolina Chronicles) -pending 2 of series of 3
Gabrielle Meyer (Timeless Book) -pending 1 of series of 3 (plus x more coming)
Elizabeth Camden (The Blackstone Legacy) -pending 2 of series of 3

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Great job!

[Kim]

Finished!

Here goes…so many series, so little time…

Series Countdown:
Read 5 books from duologies (two-book series).
Fog Harbor #2
Paper Hearts #1
A Shanahan Match #1
My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge #1-2

Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series)
Texas Ever After #2 (book 3 to be released in December)
The Crittendon Files #1-3

Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series).
Elite Guardians Collection #2-3
The Circle #0-4

Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
Yada Yada Prayer Group #4
Key to the Kingdom #5

Read 1 book from a series with 10 or more books.
K-9 Search and Rescue #8

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Great work, Kim!

[Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor]

I'm done the challenge! And it was actually a challenge, especially with the 5 duologies part! 😄 But, it was fun, and that's what counts, amiright?

Read 5 books from duologies (two-book series/series with only 2 books published by 30 June 2024).
✔️1. To Spark a Match (the 3rd book of the trilogy will not be published until 16 July 2024) ~ finished 12 April
✔️2. If the Boot Fits (the 3rd book of the trilogy will not be published until 17 December 2024) ~ finished 24 April
✔️3. When Clouds Touch Us {GM mid-grade} ~ finished 11 May
✔️4. Against the Wind (the 3rd book of the trilogy will not be published until 16 July 2024) ~ finished 28 May
✔️5. In the Shelter of Hollythorne House (the third book in the trilogy will not be published until 3 September 2024) ~ finished 20 June

Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
✔️1. Love Finds You in Poetry, Texas ~ finished 16 May
✔️2. The Juliet Code ~ finished 4 June
✔️3. Love Finds You in Groom, Texas ~ finished 23 June
✔️4. Every Word Unsaid ~ finished 26 June

Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series).
✔️1. More Than a Pretty Face ~ finished 26 April
✔️2. Intrigue a la Mode ~ finished 21 May
✔️3. In This Moment ~ finished 22 May

Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
✔️1. An Unexpected Amish Romance (series has 6 books in total) ~ finished 30 April
✔️2. Billie the Wild Child {GM children's} (series has 5 books thus far) ~ finished 12 May

Read 1 book from a series with 10 or more books.
✔️1. Search and Defend (series has 12 books in total) ~ finished 15 April

[Karen]

I'm going to call this challenge done. I had planned on 5 rounds but life got in the way. I also realized that most of the books I'm reading currently are from large series (5 or more). I also plan to continue tracking my progress with the unfinished rounds. Thanks to Andrea for a fun challenge to help us finish our ongoing series - I finished 6 series and only have 4 books to read to finish another 4 series.


Here is what I did complete:

Read 5 books from duologies (two-book series) - finished 3 of 5
1. Kauffman Amish Bakery Christmas Stories #2 - Naomi's Gift by Amy Clipston (5/11/24)
2. Dead Sea Chronicles #2 - Dead Sea Conspiracy by Jerry B. Jenkins (5/13/24)
3. The Lawkeepers-Kelly series - Lawfully Blessed by Evangeline Kelly (6/7/24)


Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series) - finished 2 rounds
Round 1
1. Rose Mountain Refuge #1 - Agent Undercover by Lynette Eason (6/8/24)
2. Family Reunions #1 - Hide and Seek by Lynette Eason(6/15/24)
3. The Cost of Betrayal - Deadly Isle by Dani Pettrey (4/30/24)
4. Boardwalk Brides #2 - Cotton Candy Clouds by Janice Thompson (6/1/24)

Round 2
1. Rose Mountain Refuge #2 - Holiday Hideout by Lynette Eason (6/11/24)
2. Family Reunions #3 - Her Stolen Past by Lynette Eason (6/17/24)
3. The Cost of Betrayal - Betrayed by Dee Henderson (4/29/24)
4. Christmas in Meriwether County #3 - The Stars in the Sky: An Inspirational Christmas Romantic Suspense by Debby Lee (6/5/24)


Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series) - finished 2 rounds
Round 1
1. Four Weddings and a Kiss - Love Letter to the Editor by Robin Lee Hatcher (4/22/24)
2. Four Weddings and a Kiss - Spitfire Sweetheart by Mary Connealy (5/8/24)
3. A Match Made in Texas #4 - Meeting Her Match by Mary Connealy (6/13/24)

Round 2
1. A Match Made in Texas #1 - A Cowboy Unmatched by Karen Witemeyer(6/12/24)
2. A Match Made in Texas #2 - An Unforeseen Match by Regina Jennings(6/13/24)
3. Four Weddings and a Kiss - A Cowboy for Katie by Debra Clopton (5/8/24)

Round 3 - finished 2 of 3
1. Four Weddings and a Kiss - A Cowboy for Katie by Debra Clopton (5/8/24)
2. A Match Made in Texas #2 - An Unforeseen Match by Regina Jennings(6/13/24)
3. The Red Gloves #2 - Maggie's Miracle by Karen Kingsbury


Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books - finished Round 1
Round 1
1. Capitol K-9 Unit #4 - Security Breach by Margaret Daley (4/7/24)
2. Faith in the Parks #2.5 - A Beacon of Love by J. Carol Nemeth (this series includes half-step books) (5/6/24)

Round 2 - finished 1 of 2
1. Capitol K-9 Unit #6 - Proof of Innocence by Lenora Worth (5/31/24)
2. Capitol K-9 Unit #7 - Capitol K-9 Unit Christmas: An Anthology by Shirlee McCoy


Read 1 book from a series with 10 or more books - completed 7 books from 2 series
1. A Year of Weddings 1 #6 - A May Bride by Meg Moseley (5/2/24)
2. A Year of Weddings 1 #4 - A March Bride by Rachel Hauck (5/7/24)
3. A Year of Weddings 1 #5 - An April Bride by Lenora Worth (5/7/24)
4. Courage Under Fire #2 - Zero Visibility by Mary Alford (this series includes half-step books) (5/22/24)
5. Courage Under Fire #3 - Thin Ice by Mary Alford (this series includes half-step books) (5/23/24)
6. Courage Under Fire #4 - Chinook Winds by Mary Alford (this series includes half-step books) (6/19/24)
7. Courage Under Fire #5 - Storm Surge by Mary Alford (this series includes half-step books) (6/23/24)

[MissyTexas]

Wow, that’s great progress!

[Karen]

MissyTexas wrote: "Wow, that’s great progress!"

Thanks, Missy.

[Beth]

Read 5 books from duologies (two-book series).
I did not read any books that fit this one.
Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
(Two Sparrows for a Penny #2)
(Two Sparrows #3)
(Ryland & St. Clair #2)
(Missing in Alaska #3)
Will post rest later.

Beth - ;)
in Calgary
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[Lynnette]

Done. I need lots of these “series” challenges. I have about a bazillion started. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Series Countdown:
Read 5 books from duologies (two-book series).
1. Tracking Danger Series #2 of 2 (though I think more are coming)
SWEPT AWAY: Tracking Danger Book Two - A K9 Search and Rescue Novel by Liz Bradford
(05/30/24)
2.
3.
4.
5.

✔️Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
1. The Daughters of Riverton Series #3 of 3
Rebecca's Song by Dawn Kinzer
(04/09/24)
2. Lavender Tide Series #2 of 3
The House at Saltwater Point by Colleen Coble
(05/08/24)
3. Rocky Mountain Courage Series #2 of 3
Deadly Target by Elizabeth Goddard
(05/29/24)
4. Sinister Secrets Series #2 of 3
Faceless by Candle Sutton
(06/27/24)

Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series).
1.
2.
3.

✔️Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
1. Signs of Life Series #5 of 6
Son & Shield by Creston Mapes
(04/06/24)
2. Alaskan Courage Series #2 of 5
Shattered by Dani Pettrey
(05/25/24)

✔️Read 1 book from a series with 10 or more books
1. Squeaky Clean Mysteries #3 of 16
Organized Grime by Christy Barritt
(06/30/24)

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Great job, y'all!

[Beth]

I posted the duologies and trilogies earlier.

Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series).


Could not find a third.

Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.




Read 1 book from a series with 10 or more books.


Beth - ;)
in Calgary

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Great job!

[Reagan]

I didn't do too well, but it was a fun challenge!

Series Countdown:
Read 5 books from duologies (two-book series).
1. River Romances series #2 of 2 (6/30/24)
2.
3.
4.
5.
Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
1.
2.
3.
4.
Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series).
1. Heroines Behind the Lines Civil War series #2 of 4
(6/4/24)
2.
3.
Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
1. Colorado Cowboys series #5 of 5
(4/7/24)
2. Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit Series #2 of 9

Read 1 book from a series with 10 or more books.
1.

[Sarita]

Made it!

Series Countdown:
√Read 5 books from duologies (two-book series).
√#1 Series: The Librarian of Boone’s Hollow (started in 2021) - number 2 of 2 - Read in May 2024
√#2 Series: Waves of Mercy (started in 2023) - number 2 of 2 - Read in Jun 2024
√#3 Series: Carnton (started in 2022) - number 2 of 2 - Read in Jun 2024
√#4 Series: Patchwork Family (started in 2022) - number 2 of 2 - Read in Jun 2024
√#5 Series: Star Cavanaugh Cold Case (started in 2023) - number 2 of 2 - Read in Jun 2024

√Read 4 books from trilogies (three-book series).
√#1 Series: Smitten (started in 2022) - number 2 of 3 - Read Apr 2024
√#2 Series: Cape Cod Creamery (started in 2022) - number 3 of 3 - Read in May 2024
√#3 Series: The Twelfth Imam (started in 2024) - number 2 of 3 - Read in Apr 2024
√#4 Series: Missing in Alaska (started in 2024) - number 3 of 3 - Read in Jun 2024

√Read 3 books from quartets (four-book series).
√#1 Series: The Quiet Professionals (started in 2018) - number 3 of 4 - Read Apr 2024
√#2 Series: Alaska Air One Rescue (started in Mar 24) - number 2 of 4 - Read Jun 2024
√#3 Series: Hidden Truths (started in 2023) - number 2 of 4 - Read Jun 2024

√Read 2 books from a series with 5-9 books.
√#1 Series: The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone (reread started in 2022) - number 5 of 6 - Read Apr 2024
√#2 Series: The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone (reread started in 2022) - number 6 of 6 - Read Apr 2024

√Read 1 book from a series with 10 or more books.
√#1 Series: <Hope Harbor - Read Apr 2024

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Great work!