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Read The Month Italian: D•I•C•E•M•B•R•EDuration: Dec 1 ~ Dec 31
8/8 Read All Done!!!
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January PIFM Recs from Yz!Read:
In Bed with a Highlander 1/5 ✯✯✯½
Dreams of a Dark Warrior 1/10 ✯✯✯✯
Club Shadowlands 1/11 ✯✯✯
The Reluctant Dom 1/17 ✯✯✯✯✯
First Day: The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum. The book is way better than the movie.
Second Day: Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole. Every installment of the IAD is always a fun read.
Third Day: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Ruthfuss. Haven't read this one, but heard positive reviews.
Goodbye Rabbit: The Kite Runner by Khaled Houssini. Not only a different country, but immerse yourself in a totally different culture.
Welcome Dragon: Club Shadowlands by Cherise Sinclair. A recent discovery for me, and I'm crazy about her writing.
Poor Cat: The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter. Time to pick up and continue this series.
Pass the Luck: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. A PIFM recommended book that became a favorite read.
Spread the Love; In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks. Planning to read it for the Featured Author Challenge.
Lantern Festival: The Reluctant Dom by Tymber Dalton. Would love to read this with you if I can get a copy
February PIFM Recs from Kimmy!Read: Lord John and the Scottish Prisoner by Diana Gabaldon 2/5 ✯✯✯✯
Cupid Rules
1. Always and Forever - You seem to like Ilona Andrews and Nalini Singh and Charlaine Harris, maybe you would want to try Must Love Hellhounds, not sure if it's in the middle of a series or not, couldn't figure out all the different books! Also, you love Outlander and Diana Gabaldon (me too) - have you considered any of the Lord John Series? The Scottish Prisoner has Jamie in it... not sure to what extent but Jamie.... Lord John and the Scottish Prisoner
2. Cupid Rules - On that note, I'm currently reading The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley, it's gotten good reviews as a romance novel and is set in Scotland... I think you read one of her other ones. Or you could try a quick read - Nora Roberts new book The Next Always - #1 in a series of 3.
3. Diamonds - unconventional ladies - Dead Reckoning to get another Sookie fix or maybe you would like one of Janet Evonovich's books - One for the Money, Stephanie Plum's a bounty hunter and this is on the big screen as we speak - I enjoy the series.
Stupid Cupid
4. Single - Rules of Civility is one I recently read over Christmas and it's one of my new favorites... loved everything about it. Or since you have The Kite Runner on your list, you could try that or even A Thousand Splendid Suns I heard it's supposed to be just as good if not better, I haven't read it yet so don't know..
5. Stupid Cupid - you seem to like the Twilight series, so maybe you may want to try The Host by Stephanie Meyer, or I think you had The Book Thief on your TBR list, doesn't seem Valentin-ey
6. V-Day massacre - The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWhitt, haven't read it, debating on reading it at some point, won a Canadian Governor General's award, about 2 brothers, who are henchman and sounds like some killing in it...
Other Stuff in February
7. Black History Month - The Secret Life of Bees is one of my favorite books, if you liked The Help, you may like this one
8. Presidents Day - I chose an American Author - Maggie Stiefvater's 1st in the series - Shiver, again, you may like as you enjoyed some YA
9. Russia - I have The Bronze Horseman on my list - I think you had it on your TBR shelf but I'm getting tired and my head is swimming...
10. Bonus - A wedding theme book, maybe you'd like Something Borrowed by Emily Griffin...
Read The Month Irish Edition: F•E•A•B•H•R•A (February)Duration: February 1 ~ February 29, 2012
7/7 Read. All Done!!!
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March PIFM Recs From Carla!Read: Someone to Watch Over Me 3/8 ✯✯✯½
1. Mad as a March hare: What Alice Forgot... has an original take on amnesia—what if you forgot most of your married life? Would your 29-year-old self approve of the choices of you 39-year-old self? I just finished this and loved it (as did several in my book group)
2. Non Compos Mentis: For an earthy, spooky read, I’d recommend Practical Magic...
3. (Not So) Sweet 16: Lord of Scoundrels...
I’ve read good things about this book, published in 1995.
4. The lights are on, but nobody's home: I see that you’re a Pride and Predjudice fan, too—here’s a retelling from my GR recs: Only Mr. Darcy Will Do...
5. Elite 8: Since Lisa Kleypas is pretty popular, I thought that this one would qualify. I enjoyed it. Someone to Watch Over Me...
6. Nutty as a fruitcake: For a funny, light read, I enjoyed I Remember Nothing... , which is a funny memoir that will really hit home if you’ve ever bumped into an acquaintance that you haven’t seen for awhile, thought that they looked old, and then realized that they were thinking the same thing about you.
7. Final 4: It seems like with all the paranormal reads on your shelves, you must have a post-apocolypse book there, but I couldn’t find one. Instead, here’s a book published in a leap year Hara's Legacy...
8. Neither rhyme nor reason: Beauty: A Retelling of Beauty and the Beast...
9. Buddy Read...Chicken or Egg? This one from your to-read list sounded good. The Seduction of his Wife...
I’m not sure if I’ll have time to do a buddy read this month or not. Happy reading!
Someone to Watch Over Me
Love is... 120 Day ChallengeDuration: Nov 14, 2011 ~ Mar 12, 2012
25/25 Read ~ All Done!
Early Stages:
1. Puppy Love: h/H knew each other as kids and one of them had a crush ~
2. Young Love: YA w/ significant romance theme ~
3. Love at First Sight: h/H have instant attraction ~
4. Love's First Kiss: Author you've never read before. ~
5. Blind Date: A Friend's Recommendation ~
6. Friends First: h/H are friends for a long time before they become romantically involved ~
7. Summer Lovin': h/H meet on vacation ~
Middle Stages:
8. Love & Marriage: h/H begin the book married ~
9. A Serious Commitment: At least 750 pages ~
10. We're Comfortable: h/H have dated for more than 3 years but have never gotten married ~
11. Keeping Things Interesting: Erotica! ~
12. Finding a New Home: House building/refurb/rehab/ real-estate as a significant plot element ~
13. 1st Comes Love, 2nd Comes Marriage, then comes...:
14. I Love My Job!: Something about either h/H job is a significant issue ~
The End and Beyond:
15. Sometimes We Have to Say Goodbye to The Ones We Love: h/H is a widow/widower ~
16. Death Isn't Always The End: With the wonderful world of PNR, the h/H don't even have to be alive! ~
17. My Ex Isn't Dead, I Just Wish They Were:
18. I Didn't Know What I Had Till It Was Gone: h/H had a relationship, were separated for a significant length of time, and re-connected later in life ~
19. We've Been Together Forever: An author you have read (and rated) at least 10 of their books ~
20. The Golden Years: h/H are retired, a grandparent is a significant character, or one of the characters is over 100 years old ~
21. This Can't Be All There Is!: The most recently released book in a series that you love ~
Other Loves
22. Love Thy God: h/H is an officer of a religion (a Druid priestess) ~
23. Filial Love: A parent of h/H plays a significant role in the story ~
24. Love Thy Neighbor: Girl or Boy next door story ~
25. Love Your Pets: Pets and animals are a major focus in this one ~
2012 March Monthly ChallengeDuration March 1~March 31, 2012
10/10 Read All DONE!!
1. "M" is for... ~
2. Happy Birthday Pooja! ~
3. Geography (Colorado) ~
4. 3rd Month/3rd Book ~
5. Popcorn's Lovers Day ~
6. Mardi Gras ~
7. Single Parent's Day ~
8. March Forth! ~
9. American Red Cross Month ~
10. Reader's Choice ~
Sorry, I totally forgot to make my final post....Treasure Hunt (Quarterly Challenge) - aka Barbie & Ken
Duration: 15 February – 14 May 2012
26/20+ Completed ALL DONE!!
Clothing
Cowboy Hat ~
Top Hat ~
Sleeveless Top ~
Shirt ~
Pants ~
Kilt ~
Dress ~
Underpants ~
Jacket ~
Boots ~
Socks ~
Tie/Cravat ~
Belt ~
Personal Items (5 needed)
Ring ~
Necklace ~
Bracelet/Arm Band ~
Tattoo ~
Watch ~
Weapons (2 needed)
Gun ~
Knife ~
Nice To Have (4 needed)
Sports Equipment ~
Book ~
Pen/Pencil ~
Computer ~
Transportation (2 needed)
Boat ~
Motorcycle ~
2012 April Monthly ChallengeDuration April 1~ April 30, 2012
10/10 Read All Done!!!
1. "A" is For...
2. Happy Birthday Regina!:
3. Kansas Love:
4. As in #4 of a Great Series!:
5. Before the 70's:
6. Green for Earth Day:
7. Give it Another Chance Already!:
8. In Honor of The Babe:
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day:
10. It's My Party!:
April 2012 PIFM Picks From Polina...Chocolate Raisins - Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart - because you're are a huge historical-romance fan and you've liked the first two books in the series. ;)
Nut Clusters - How to Knit a Wild Bikini - well, it looks funny!
Truffles - Hot in Here - the title says it all.
Hot Chocolate - Heartbreak Creek
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries - Beautiful Disaster - one of my albsolute favorites.
Chocolate Fondue - Be With Me - HOT! I'm sure you'll like it.
Dark Chocolate - A Lot Like Love
Chocolate Covered Ants - On the Jellicoe Road - you seem to lack young-adult in your shelves and Melina Marchetta is one of the best in the genre. Just give a try. ;)
BUDDY READS
From Your TBR - The Breaker's Concubine - totally caught my eye while I was brousing through your shelves.
From My TBR - Attachments - I have a small to-read and most of the stuff on it you've already read so I didn't have much of a choice.
2012 May Monthly ChallengeDuration May 1~May 31, 2012
10/10 Read ALL DONE!!!
1. "M" is for...:
2. Happy Birthday to Me!:
3. A Nice Irish Lad:
4. Cinco de Mayo:
5. May Flowers:
6. Second Chances:
7. Sci-Fi:
8. Kentucky Derby:
9. Mother's Day:
10. Thanks for the Rec Daffodil!:
Awesome May 2012 PIFM picks from Daffodil1. May is Graduation Time - rec a YA book
Wicked Lovely
Before I Fall
2. International Space Day, May 4
Kushiel's Dart
The Breaker's Concubine
3. Join Hands Day, May 4
Blackmailed
4. Tourist Appreciation Day, May 6
Ransom
Blood Faerie
5. National Teacher Day, May 8
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
6. Armed Forces Day, May 18
Whispers in the Dark
Beneath the Neon Moon
7. Maritime Day, May 22
Laid Bare
Glass Slipper
Buddy Reads:
8. Clean Up Your Room Day, May 10
Beautiful Creatures
Love Slave for Two
9. Chocolate Chip day, May 15
Too Hot To Touch
2012 June Monthly ChallengeDuration June 1~June 30, 2012
10/10 Read ALL DONE!!!
1. "J" is for...:
2. Happy Birthday Ori!:
3. Gods, Gyros & Blue Waters:
4. Seis, Sechs, Roku, Six:
5. Stuff Yourself w/ Sweets Month:
6. Repeat Day:
7. Father's Day!:
8. 1st Day of Summer:
9. Helen Keller's B'day:
10. Thanks for Pick Dawn!:
Battle Of The Bands ~ Quarterly ChallengeDuration: May 15 ~ August 14 2012
15/15 Completed, All Done!!
1. Stone Temple Pilots: (archeological)
2. Alice In Chains: (BDSM)
3. Kings of Leon: (battle/war)
4. Black Eyed Peas: (chef)
5. Disturbed: (thriller)
6. Green Day: (green)
7. Incubus: (supernatural sci-fi)
8. Jane's Addiction: (addiction)
9. Muse: (greek mythology)
10. Paramore: (mistress)
11. Rage Against The Machine: (mystery)
12. Sublime:
13. The White Stripes: (white cover)
14. Big Time Rush: (YA)
15. Jack Johnson: (summer)
July 2012 PIFM ~ Great picks from Leslie!Read:
Ransom 7/11 ✯✯✯½
Once Burned 7/6 ✯✯✯✯
Shadow of Night 7/18 ✯✯✯✯½
The Lost Duke of Wyndham 7/19 ✯✯✯✯
1. Blockbuster Hit - Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter or Noble House
The first one I thought would be fun since the movie is out right now and I chose the second because you have read the others by James Clavell and I think this one is his best. Amazing story.
2. Tearjerker - The Prince of Tides or Into the Wilderness I'm not huge into tearjerkers and you don't seem to be either, so this was a little bit of a challenge. I just re-read the first pick and it's over the top emotional but sooo good and the second is a wonderful saga that I loved.
3. Independent Film - A Hidden Fire or Touched by an Alien The first pick is the start of an amazing series that I have become totally engrossed in. The first isn't the best but it's very good and the second pick is just a fun, quirky sci-fi romance.
4. Enduring Classic -Katherine or RansomThe first pick is a classic romance story that I read many years ago and the second pick is the book that's been on your TBR the longest and I loved it!
5. Sequels, Sequels -Sin Undone or Crave or Eternal Rider I gave you 3 picks for this because I just couldn't choose. The first is a continuation of a series you obviously enjoy and the second pick is a continuation of a series you started. I think this one is better than the first in the series, so you may want to try it. And the third pick is a new series for you but it's by an author you like and it's an amazing series.
6. On the Edge of Your Seat - Heartbreaker or A Clash of Kings The first one is a really good romantic suspense by Julie Garwood, who I love. This is one of my favorites. And the second pick is second is such an intense seriesthat you seem to like. I will actually be reading it this month as part of buddy read and you are welcome to join.
Buddy Reads:
7. Summer Hit - Good in Bed or The Lost Duke of Wyndham Fun, light stories!
8. New Release - Once Burned or Shadow of Night These both look so good!
2012 July Monthly Challenge Duration: July 1 ~ July 31
10/10 Read, All Done!!
1. 'J' is for...:
2. Happy Birthday Pamela!:
3. Geography (desert):
4. 7th Month (Prime number):
5. Fourth of July (Firecracker Heroine):
6. Tour de France/Summer Olympics:
7. All or Nothing Day:
8. I Forgot Day:
9. Ugly Truck Day (cowboy):
10. Book Club Pick!:
August Monthly Challenge ~ 2012Duration: August 1 ~ August 31
10/10 Read, All Done!!
1. "A" is for:
2. Happy B'Day to a fellow Penny!:
3. Oh-Oooooklahomaaa:
4. US Coast Guard Day:
5. Sisters & Friends:
6. Romance Month:
7. Smile and Tell a Joke:
8. Respect Your Elders:
9. Dog Dayz:
10. Book Club Pick:
I'm in for this one! I'll back date to the 1st and try and do all 30 The Decades Challenge
Duration: July 1, 2012 ~ January 1, 2013
30/30 Read ALL DONE!!
The 1940's
1. White Christmas (white cover):
2. Casablanca (WWII):
3. Howdy Doody (Child Character):
4. 1940's Setting:
5. Slinky (erotica):
The 1950's
1. Great Balls of Fire:
2. Some Like it Hot (Funny w/ hot guy):
3. The Honeymooner's (NY setting):
4. '50's Publishing Date:
5. Hula Hoop (Round object):
The 1960's
1. I Heard it Through the Grapevine:
2. Bonnie & Clyde (Great depression):
3. The Munsters (Vampires):
4. 1960's Setting:
5. Flower Power (horrors of war):
*The 1970's*
1. Stairway to Heaven (angels):
2. The Godfather (Italian character):
3. All In the Family (predjudice):
4. Published in '70's:
5. Disco Music:
The 1980's
1. Born In The USA (red, white & blue cover):
2. Back to The Future (time travel):
3. Cheers (bar setting):
4. Published in the '80's:
5. Classic Coke (failed relationship):
The 1990's
1. My Heart Will Go On:
2. Titanic (1 rich/1 poor):
3. E.R. (doctor):
4. Published in the 90's:
5. Beanie Babies (collector):
Romance Lovers Quarterly ChallengeDuration: August 15 ~ November 15, 2012
15/15 Completed!
Golden Anniversary
1. Erotic (a):
2. Suspense (f):
3. Contemporary (i):
4. Historical (l):
5. YA (d):
6. Paranormal (g):
7. Christian/Religious/Inspirational (e):
8. Western (k):
9. Interracial (b):
10.GLBT (h):
11.Time Travel (j):
12. Category (c):
*a. read a book from a friend's or RRRC member's shelf (any shelf works)
*b. read an ebook
*c. read a borrowed book- library,friend,lending site
*d. read a book that's been on your tbr for awhile
*e. read a book from the list generated from clicking the GR 'Recommendations' link
*f. read a new release (within 2 months)
*g. read a book with a new-to-you author
*h. read a book by a favorite author of yours
*i. read a book that is part of a series
*j. read a stand-alone book
*k. read a short book (under 200 pages)
*l. read a long book (over 300 pages)
BONUS
13. Book with a setting of a place you love or would love to visit (a) ~
14. Book with a cover that you love (g) ~
15. Book that uses your favorite plot device- (b) ~
September Monthly Challenge ~ 2012Duration ~ September 1 ~ September 30
10/10 Read ~ All Done!!
1. "S" is for...:
2. Happy Birthday Rossy!:
3. Like Austria:
4. Off With Their Heads!:
5. Neither Rain Nor Snow..:
6. Love an Editor/Writer:
7. Read a Book Day:
8. Like The End of The World:
9. Ay Papi!:
10. Gotta Have My Eve & Roarke Fix:
October Monthly Challenge ~ 2012Duration October 1 ~ October 31
10/10 Read FINALLY ALL DONE!!
1. "O" is for..:
2. Happy Birthay Pam!:
3. Seaside Maine:
4. Mad Hatter Day:
5. Angel Food Cake Day:
6. Hard Working Teddy Bears:
7. White Cane Safety Day:
8. Gaudy Day:
9. Halloween:
10. Book Club Pick:
November Monthly Challenge ~ 2012Duration November 1 ~ November 30
10/10 Read ALL DONE!
1. "N" is for...:
2. Happy B'day Nicole!:
3. Like Missouri Farming:
4. Plan your Epitaph Day:
5. Book Lovers Day!:
6. Forget Me Not Day:
7. Young Readers Day:
8. Yikes, Christmas Shopping!:
9. Playing Hookie!
10. It's My Party:
December Monthly Challenge ~ 2012Duration December 1 ~ December 31
10/10 Read All Done!!
1. 'D' is for...:
2.. Happy Birthday Pherocious!:
3. Sports & Beer & Food:
4. A Quickie:
5. A Longie:
6. Scrooge:
7. Santa:
8. Out With The Old:
9. In With The New:
10. Thanks for the PIFM pick Skandia!:
January Monthly Challenge ~ 2013!Duration January 1 ~ January 31
10/10 Read All Done!!
1. 'J' is For...:
2. Happy Birthday Pollyanna!:
3. Louisiana, The Pelican State:
4. New Year, New You!:
5. National Stay Healthy Month:
6. We♥Kids!:
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8. Dreamy Hugs:
9. Backwards Day:
10. Bookclub Read:
February 2013 PIFM Challenge ~ Awesome Picks From Nikita!Read:
1. Playing for Keeps ~ 2/8 ✯✯✯
2. Never Love a Highlander ~ 2/13 ✯✯✯½
3. Wild Man ~ 2/16 ✯✯✯✯
4. The Perfect Play ~ 2/21 ✯✯✯
5. Beautiful Creatures ~ 2/22 ✯✯✯
6. The Gamble ~ 2/26 ✯✯✯
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1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character:
2. Recommend a New Author:
3. Choose a Romance with a Red Hot Cover:
4. Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz:
5. Sweet- Recommend a Friends to Lovers Story:
6. Tart- Choose a title with a prostitute as a main character, or a book set in the food industry:
7. Recommend a Romance with a hunky outdoorsman hero or a book set in the wilderness woods:
8. Choose a title with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood...:
February Monthly Challenge ~ 2013!Duration February 1 ~ February 28
10/10 Read ~ All Done!!!
1. 'F' is For..:
2. Happy B'day Lindsay!:
3. Exploring The Middle East:
4. Groundhog Day:
5. Superbowl Sunday!:
6. Lunar New Year:
7. Valentine's Day:
8. Fairy Tale Day:
9. Chocolate Lover's Month:
10. Book Club Pick:
March Monthly Challenge ~ 2013!Duration March 1 ~ March 31
10/10 Read All Done!!!
1. 'M' is for...:
2. Happy B'day Alicia!:
3. Japan:
4. Third Month:
5. Erin Go Bragh:
6. Old Stuff Day:
7. Popcorn Lover's Day:
8. Southern Fall:
9. Smoke & Mirrors:
10. Book Club Pick:
The Blushing Bride Quarterly Challenge!Duration Feb 15~May 15, 2013
16/16 Books Read ~ All Done!!
4/4 Bonus Books Read ~ All Done!!
It's My Big Day!!
Something Old
1. Book published before May 1970:
2. A Favorite Author:
3. Long Time TBR Denizen:
4. An "Older" Character:
Something New
5. Newly Purchased:
6. A New Author:
7. 1st Book in a Series:
8. A New Genre:
Something Borrowed
9. Borrowed Book:
10. Author's Pseudonym:
11. Initials in BORROWING:
12. I'd Borrow a Car...:
Something Blue
13. Tear-Jerker Romances Book:
14. Crime Story:
15. Blue Skies:
16. The Word 'Blue':
Bonus
1.Honeymoon Worthy Setting:
2.An Embracing Couple:
3.Big Celebration:
4.Word "Love" in The Title:
April PIFM Challenge Picks from Vilda!1. April Fools Day (April 1)
~ Undead and Unemployed by MaryJanice Davidson - I noticed you'd read Undead and Unwed, which is definitely light-hearted and humorous, so I thought I'd recommend the sequel!
~ Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec - Another supposedly light and fun read! Haven't read it yet, but am working on it. ;)
2. April Showers bring May Flowers
~ As You Desire by Connie Brockway
~ With this Kiss by Victoria Lynne
3. U.S. Tax Day (April 15)
~ Infinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon
~ The Governess Affair - I haven't read this one, but it sounds like there might be some money-issues involved.
4.Major League Baseball Opening Day
~ Slow Ride by Erin McCarthy
~ Changing The Game by Jaci Burton
5. April's birthstone: Diamond
~ When You Give a Duke a Diamond - I haven't gotten to this yet myself, but it seems to be very love by Historical Romance lovers!
6. Earth Day (April 22)
~ Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi - I absolutely loved this one! It's got some environmental issues going on and is real interesting.
7. Patriot's Day
~ Whispers in the Dark by Maya Banks
~ Riding Wild by Jaci Burton - I haven't read this one yet myself, but I'm seriously curious. I'd definitely be up for a Buddy Read, if you'd be interested!
8. Drop Everything and Read
~ The Rest Falls Away - I really loved this series! It's a HR/PNR, where our heroine is vampire hunter in the 19th century.
~ Dirty by Megan Hart - I saw you hadn't read these yet and I can't even chose which one to recommend more! I loved them both. She's such a fantastic writer.
April Monthly Challenge ~ 2013!Duration April 1 ~ April 30
10/10 Read ~ All Done!!
1. "A" is for...:
2. Happy Birthday Marianna!:
3. Geography, The Netherlands:
4. Fourth Month/Four Stars:
5. National Humor Month:
6. Titanic Remembrance Day:
7. Blah Blah Blah:
8. Kindergarten Day:
9. Take a Chance Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
Zodiac Horoscope ChallengeDuration April 1 ~ September 30, 2013
Section #1: Taurus/May
11/11 Read All Done!
1. Spell Out Your Sign
T:
A:
U:
R:
U:
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2. Zodiac Sign Number: 2
3. Ruling Element: Earth
4. Chinese Zodiac: Dog
5. Best Taurus Career: Educator
6. May Birthstone: Emerald
May Monthly Challenge ~2013Duration: May 1 ~ May 31
10/10 Read, All Done!!
1. "M" is For:
2. Happy Birthday to ME!!!:
3. Geography/Portugal:
4. May Day!:
5. Star Wars Day:
6. National Tourist Day:
7. Clean Up Your Room Day:
8. Lucky Penny Day:
9. Memorial Day:
10. Thanks For The Pick Elise:
Zodiac Horoscope ChallengeDuration April 1 ~ September 30, 2013
Section #1: Taurus/May
11/11 Read All Done!
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Section #2: Cancer/July
11/11 Read, All Done!!!
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Section #3: Leo/August
2/8 Read, All Done!!!
1. Spell It Out
L: Lucas by D.B. Reynolds
E: Escorted by Claire Kent
O: Olivia Cunning, Hot Ticket
2. Zodiac Sign Number:5
Sin Undone by Larissa Ione
3. Ruling Element: Fire ~ Red/Orange
Firelight by Kristen Callihan
4. Chinese Zodiac (Dragon):
5. Best Leo Career: Salesperson
6. August Birthstone: Peridot
Running Barefoot byAmy Harmon
June 2013 PIFM Picks From Shelly1. Hot Tamales -
Standing in the Shadows by Shannon McKenna2. Ghirardelli Chocolate -
Play Dirty by Sandra Brown3. Tootsie Pop -
Dangerous Passion by Lisa Marie Rice 4. M&M's -
Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur5. Skittles -
Squeeze Play by Kate Angell6. Reese's Peanut Butter Cup -
Ritual Sins by Anne Stuart7. Twix -
Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare8. Laffy Taffy -
Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
June Monthly Challenge ~2013Duration: June 1 ~ 30
10/10 Read. All Done!!!
1. "J" is For:
2. Happy Birthday PQ!:
3. The Rain in Spain..:
4. Father's Day:
5. Flag Day:
6. Summer Solstice:
7. LGBT Pride Month:
8. Rebuild Your Life Month:
9. Name Your Poison Day:
10. It's My Party!:
Zodiac Horoscope ChallengeDuration April 1 ~ September 30, 2013
Section #1: Taurus/May
11/11 Read All Done!
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Section #2: Cancer/July
11/11 Read, All Done!!!
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Section #3: Leo/August
8/8 Read, All Done!!!
1. Spell It Out
L:
E:
O: Otherkin Series:
2. Zodiac Sign Number:5
3. Ruling Element: Fire ~ Red/Orange
4. Chinese Zodiac (Dragon):
5. Best Leo Career: Salesperson
6. August Birthstone: Peridot (re-read)
2013 July Monthly ChallengeDuration: July 1 to July 31, 2013
10/10 Read, All Done!!!
1. “J" is for..:
2. Member of the Month ~ Gea/2011:
3. Geography ~ Turkey (horse on cover):
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd):
5. Independence Day (July 4th):
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th):
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd):
8. National Nude Day (July 14th):
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th):
10. Thanks For The Pick Kami!:
Climb The Stairs ChallengeDuration: July 15 ~ December 15, 2013
28/28 Read, All Done!!
Level 1: Different Author
Level 2: Chunky Book
Level 3: Novella
Level 4: Favorite Author (Nora Roberts)
Level 5: New 2013 Release
Level 6: Different Genres
NA~
PNR~
HR~
Fantasy~
Erotica~
M/M~
Level 7: Favorite Genre (Contemporary Romance)
2013 August Monthly ChallengeDuration: Aug 1 ~ Aug 31, 2013
10/10 Read, All Done!!
1. "A" is for...
2. Memeber of the Month ~ Tina!:
3. Geography ~ Kentucky:
4. Girlfriend's Day:
5. National Night Out:
6. Work Like a Dog Day:
7. National Relaxation Day:
8. Best Friends Day:
9. Be An Angel Day:
10. Thanks For the Rec Brandilyn!:
2013 August PIFM Challenge Picks from Brandilyn!
Read ~
8/12 ✬✬✬½ 8/27 ✬✬✬½◈Purple: Fair Game (Purple and a Mystery). Lanyon is great with the mysteries with the love story more in the background.
◈Blue: A Matter of Time, Vol. 1 Another all time favorite series and author. Gay-for-you, Hot alpha male, great dialogue.
◈Green: Divide & Conquer an all time favorite series and author of mine. I see you have rated the first 3 at 4*. Keep going, it just gets better and better.
◈Yellow: Taming Natasha I actually really enjoyed this entire series. Easy reading, but a nice story.
◈Orange: Tribute will definitely push your boundaries, but in a good way (is that possible?) anyway... Technically M/M but does have some M/F bits (which is the only reason it was a 3* instead of a 4* for me)
◈Red: An Intrepid Trip to Love, recently released. A sweet shifter story. Not too long and free (always a bonus)
◈Black: Blaze of Glory, YA set it the world of horses, but a favorite of mine.
◈White: Wicked Game Hot!
September 2013 PIFM Picks From Ab2yRead:
9/9 ✬✬✬✬ 
9/20 ✬✬✬Heartbreak Creek 9/28 ✬✬✬✬
Fire:
Full Moon Rising
Witch Fire
Dagger-Star
Water:
Against All Odds
Neanderthal Seeks Human: A Smart Romance
The Name of the Wind
Air:
Heartbreak Creek
At the Bride Hunt Ball
To Die For
Earth:
The Heist
The Wallflower
Hard Evidence
2013 September Monthly ChallengeDuration: Sept 1 ~ Sept 30, 2013
10/10 Read, All Done!!!
1. "S" is For..:
2. Yay Pollyanna!:
3. Connecticut Bound:
4. Maybe Later:
5. Messy Beds:
6. Steppin' on Cracks:
7. Not My Fault:
8. Pachyderm Love:
9. The Hottie Next Door:
10. It's My Party!:
2013 October Monthly ChallengeDuration: October 1 ~ October 31, 2013
10/10 Read ~ All Done!!!
1. 'O' is for..:
2. Hi Caroline!:
3. Land of Potatoes:
4. COOKIES!!!:
5. Fire Fighters...Yum:
6. Pleasant Discoveries:
7. Sweet Advice:
8. Health Nuts:
9. Boo!:
10. Thanks Jessica!:
2013 November Monthly ChallengeDuration: November 1 ~ November 30, 2013
10/10 Read ~ All Done!!
1. 'N' is for..:
2. Hi Suzanne!:
3. Geography~Montana:
4. Sadie Hawkins Day:
5. Guy Fawke's Day:
6. Saxophone Day:
7. Tongue Twister Day:
8. Red Planet Day:
9. Happy Thanksgiving!:
10. It's My Party!:
The 5th Annual RRRC Reading Tournament ~ 2013Duration: October 20, 2013 ~ April 20, 2014
Track #1 ~ Halfway to the Grave
1. Nandar ~
2. Ty ~
3. Macwolf ~
4. Jen ~
5. Yz ~
6. Shan ~
7. Lindsay ~
8. Leslie ~
9. Steffi ~
10. Steffi ~
11. Bette ~
12. Bette ~
Track #2 ~ The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie
1. FlibbityFloob ~
2. Jenny D ~
3. Tina ~
4. Eliza ~
5. Sej ~
6. Laura ~
7. Diana ~
8. Proserpine ~
9. Prosperine ~
10. Jen ~
11. Dee ~ Rapture in Death
The Meet & Greet ChallengeNovember 15, 2013 ~ January 31, 2014
15/18 Read
1. Jaime ~
2. Nadine ~
3. Tina "coffee and books" ~
4. Victoria ~
5. Becca ~
6. Pam ~
7. Shan ~ Love and Lists by Tara Sivec
8. Jen ~
9. Elizabeth ~
10. Christina ~ Shadow's Claim by Kresley Cole
11. Runell ~
12. Kristi ~
13. Brandilyn ~
14. Rachel ~ Wanderlust by Ann Aguirre
15. Gea ~
16. KarenH ~
17. Fran ~
18. Kitten ~
Meet & Greet Picks #1✔1. Brandilyn:
*
The Prince
✔2. Gea:
✔3. Jen:
*
✔4. Nadine:
Hotter Than Wildfire
Shades of Gray
✔5. Victoria:
Doms of Dark Haven 2: Western Nights
✔6. Kristi:
At Last
*
✔7. Fran:
Hot Secrets
✔8. Runell:
A Beautiful Lie
Building From Ashes
✔9. Tina:
Full Moon Rising
Taming a Highland Devil
✔10. Karen
Shades of Gray
*
✔11. Elizabeth:
Delicious
The Prince
12. Christina
*Shadow's Claim
Lust
Archangel's Legion
13. Rachel:
*Wanderlust
Finders Keepers
Body of Sin
14. Becca:
*At Last*
A Beautiful Lie
Shades of Gray
✔15. Jaime:
Hot Secrets
16. Shan:
*Love and Lists
Building From Ashes
Shadow's Claim
17. Pam:
*The Wicked
✔18. Kitten:
Love and Lists
My Liege of Dark Haven
2013 December Monthly ChallengeDuration: December 1 ~ December 31, 2013
10/10 Read, All Done!!
1. 'D' is for…:
2. Hi Carolyn F.!:
3. Artistic New Mexico:
4. Pearl Harbor Day:
5. International Children's Day:
6. Take it in the Ear Day:
7. Look for an Evergreen Day:
8. Winter Soltice:
9. Christmas Day:
10. It's My Party:
January Monthly Challenge ~ 2014Duration: Jan 1 ~ Jan 31, 2014
0/10 Read
1. 'J' is for…: J.A. Redmerski, The Edge of Never
2. Hi Courtney!: Divergent by Veronica Roth
3. West Virginia Gold: The Pagan Stone by Nora Roberts
4. Happy New Year!: Beauty Touched the Beast by Skye Warren
5. Epiphany: That Summer in Cornwall by Ciji Ware
6. Makara Sankranthi: From This Moment On by Bella Andre
7. Out With the Old: Wanderlust by Ann Aguirre
8. In With the New: World After by Susan Ee
9. Blood Donor Month: Shaken by Dee Tenorio
10. It's My Party!: Love and Lists by Tara Sivec
Romance Readers Reading Challenges
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Duration: Dec 1 ~ Dec 31
10/10 Read All Done!!!
1. "D" is for:
Drink Deep by Chloe Neill12/8 ✯✯✯2. Happy B'day Karen:
Pleasure's Edge by Eve Berlin12/2 ✯✯✯3. Viva Italia!:
Into the Crossfire by Lisa Marie Rice12/28 ✯✯✯½4. Dear Santa...:
All Through the Night: A Troubleshooter Christmas12/7 ✯✯✯✯5. Happy Disney Day!:
Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder12/5 ✯✯✯✯6. Explore-A-Series:
The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper12/13 ✯✯✯7. Pearl Harbor Day:
Enemy Lover by Karin Harlow12/12 ✯✯✯✯8. The Season of Cooking:
The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom12/10 ✯✯✯✯9. Read-The-Month:
Ravished by a Highlander by Paula Quinn12/3 ✯✯✯10. Thanks for the PIFM Roxy!:
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern12/18 ✯✯✯✯