2012 March Monthly Challenge - Participant's Thread

[Shannon]

Thanks Christine and Susan

[Sandra]

My sympathies to you and your family Shannon.

[Fran, Moderator]

Shannon, I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences.

[Shannon]

Thanks Sandra and Fran

[Kerstin]

I'm very sorry for loss, Shannon.

[Kerstin]

RRRC March Monthly Challenge
5/5 Completed

1. 'M' is for March: Perfection by R.L.Mathewson 8/3/12 4.5★
4. Third Month: Bound By Sin by Jenna Maclaine 15/3/12 ★★★
5. Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar): A Room with a View by E.M. Forster 13/3/12 ★★★★
6. Mardi Gras, colorful cover (at least 3 colors): Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop 4/3/12 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Small Favor by Jim Butcher 14/3/12 ★★★★

[Ceej]

March 2012 Monthly Reading Challenge

4/8

1. 'M' is for March: Be With Me
3. Geography: Talk Me Down 3/4
4. Third Month: When Passion Rules
6. Mardi Gras: Wicked Ties 3/14
7. Single Parents' Day: Against the Wind 3/2
8. March Fourth!(4 Mar): Night Pleasures 3/9
9. American Red Cross Month:Vivid
10. Reader's Choice: Lover Reborn

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

March Monthly Challenge
8/10 Completed

1. 'M' is for March: Never Love a Highlander 3/4/12
2. Happy Birthday, Kathy! Dragon Bound 3/7/12
3. Geography: Breaking Point
4. Third Month: Taking a Shot 3/13/12
5. Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar): Carolina Moon 3/5/12
6. Mardi Gras: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf
7. Single Parents' Day: Temptation 3/3/12
8. March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): Absolution (Suspense Series, #5) 3/9/12
9. American Red Cross Month: Why My Third Husband Will Be A Dog: The Amazing Adventures of an Ordinary Woman 3/10/12
10. Reader's Choice: Celebrity in Death 3/14/12

Finished:

[Katharina]

My heartfelt condolences Shannon.

[Katharina]

[image error] Kerstin

[Susan]

6/10


1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with the letter 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with the letter 'M'.
Mendoza's Miracle - Judy Duarte (HSE #2173 - Mar 2012) 03/01/2012

2. Happy Birthday! Read a book from a March birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. Happy Birthday susayq
Tempted by Her Innocent Kiss - Maya Banks (HD #2143 - Mar2012) 03/11/2012

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Colorado
Finding Her Son - Robin Perini (HI #1340 - Mar 2012) 03/09/2012

4. Third Month: Read a book that has 3 words or is 3rd in a series.
Nikki and the Lone Wolf - Marion Lennox (HR #4283 - Dec 2011) 03/06/2012

5. Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar): Read a book that has been converted to a movie or vice versa.

6. Mardi Gras: Read a book that is set in New Orleans/Louisiana or has a colorful cover (at least 3 colors) or has anything related to Ireland

7. Single Parents' Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a single parent.
Claiming Colleen - Beth Kery (HSE #2177 - Mar 2012) 03/09/2012

8. March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): Read a book with a military setting or character.

9. American Red Cross Month: Read a book with a hospital setting or character or a book with a red cover.
The Baby Dilemma - Jacqueline Diamond (HAR #1400 - Apr 2012) 03/15/2012

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

Challenge Duration: March 1 to March 30, 2012

You can choose 3 , 5 , 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s

My reviews can be found here Susan's 2012 Reading List as well as on my goodreads page

[Sandra]

Hooray, Kerstin!

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Congrats, Kerstin!

[Nicola]

Very sorry to hear the news Shannon. Thoughts and prayers are sent to you and your family.

[~Leslie~]

Duration: 3/1/12 - 3/31/12

4/8

. 'M' is for March: Darkfever 3/15/12 **** stars

2. Happy Birthday Linda! Hearts at Stake

3. Geography: Only His 3/5/12 **** stars

4. Third Month: Magic Strikes 3/8/12 ***** stars

6. Mardi Gras:A Darker Shade of Midnight ( Yay for my hometown!!)

8. March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): SEAL of My Dreams

9. American Red Cross Month: Lover Mine 3/11/12 ***** stars

10. Reader's Choice: Surrender

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READ

[Bookchaser]

2012 March Monthly Challenge

5/10 Completed


01. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with the letter 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with the letter 'M'.
Men in Kilts by Katie MacAlister 03/07/12
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a March birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours.
Happy Birthday BJ Rose!!!
The Perfect Rake by Anne Gracie
OR
An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Colorado.
Hearts and Swords: Four Original Stories of Celta by Robin D. Owens
04. Third Month: Read a book that has 3 words or is 3rd in a series.
Warlord by Elizabeth Vaughan 03/11/12
05. Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar): Read a book that has been converted to a movie or vice versa.
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
06. Mardi Gras: Read a book that is set in New Orleans/Louisiana or has a colorful cover (at least 3 colors) or has anything related to Ireland.
Maid of Killarney by Ana Seymour
OR
Someone Like You by Susan Mallery
07. Single Parents' Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a single parent.
McKettrick's Pride (McKettrick Men, #2) by Linda Lael Miller 03/03/12
08. March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): Read a book with a military setting or character.
Sentimental Journey by Jill Barnett
09. American Red Cross Month: Read a book with a hospital setting or character or a book with a red cover.
Slightly Married by Mary Balogh 03/15/12
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
McKettrick's Heart (McKettrick Men, #3) by Linda Lael Miller 03/05/12


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[Shannon]

Thank you Kerstin, Katharina, and Nicola

[Nicola]

2012 March Monthly Challenge
7/8
1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with the letter 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with the letter 'M'. The Birth House by Amy Mckay
2. Happy Birthday Nance!
Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick -- 03/12/2012
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Colorado
Convictions by Maureen McKade

4. Third Month: Read a book that has 3 words in it. A Secret Kept by Tatiana DeRosnay--03/10/2012
5. Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar): Read a book that has been converted to a movie or vice versa.
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro 03/09/2012
6. Mardi Gras: Read a book that is set in New Orleans/Louisiana or has a colorful cover (at least 3 colors) or has anything related to Ireland
Colorful Cover: Family by Design by Heather Justesen -- 03/06/2012
7. Single Parents' Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a single parent.
A Grown Up Kind of Pretty by Joshilyn Jackson -- 03/95/2012
8. March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): Read a book with a military setting or character. Tag Team by Nicola Marsh -- 03/06/2012
9. American Red Cross Month: Read a book with a hospital setting or character or a book with a red cover.
Red Cover : Never Leave Me by Harold Robbins
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins -- 03/14/2012
Challenge Duration: March 1 to March 30, 2012

[Sheila]

3/5

1. 'M' is for March: Surrender to the Past by Carole Mortimer

2. Happy Birthday! The S Before Ex by Mira Lynn Kelly 03.06.12

4. Third Month: Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich

6. Mardi Gras: Devil's Embrace by Catherine Coulter 03.11.12

10. Reader's Choice: The Black Lyon by Jude Deveraux 03.16.12

[Bookchaser]

2012 March Monthly Challenge

6/10 Completed


01. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with the letter 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with the letter 'M'.
Men in Kilts by Katie MacAlister 03/07/12
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a March birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours.
Happy Birthday BJ Rose!!!
The Perfect Rake by Anne Gracie
OR
An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Colorado.
Hearts and Swords: Four Original Stories of Celta by Robin D. Owens
04. Third Month: Read a book that has 3 words or is 3rd in a series.
Warlord by Elizabeth Vaughan 03/11/12
05. Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar): Read a book that has been converted to a movie or vice versa.
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen 03/15/12
06. Mardi Gras: Read a book that is set in New Orleans/Louisiana or has a colorful cover (at least 3 colors) or has anything related to Ireland.
Someone Like You by Susan Mallery
07. Single Parents' Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a single parent.
McKettrick's Pride (McKettrick Men, #2) by Linda Lael Miller 03/03/12
08. March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): Read a book with a military setting or character.
Sentimental Journey by Jill Barnett
09. American Red Cross Month: Read a book with a hospital setting or character or a book with a red cover.
Slightly Married by Mary Balogh 03/15/12
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
McKettrick's Heart (McKettrick Men, #3) by Linda Lael Miller 03/05/12


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[Lauren (aplpeach)]

I thought I posted this already but I couldn't find it so I am going to repost it.


1. 'M' is for March: Magic Slays 3/3/12

Happy Birthday! Lucy’s Shelf.....Starcrossed 3/1/12

Geography: Kitty and the Midnight Hour....3/18/12

Third Month: Iron Kissed (Mercy Thompson 3)....3/9/12

5. Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar): Twilight.....3/12/12

Mardi Gras: Unbound....3/3/12

Single Parents' Day: The Perfect Play....3/6/12

March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): Moon Called...Adam ex Military...3/5/12

American Red Cross Month: The Ideal Man......3/8/12

10. Reader's Choice: First Drop of Crimson.....3/7/12

[Katharina]

[image error] Lauren (aplpeach)

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Congrats, Lauren(aplpeach)!

[Joann]

I'm in for 7 this month - upgraded to 8:)

RRRC 2012 March Monthly Challenge

Duration: March 1, 2012 - March 31, 2012

7/8 Read

1. 'M' is for March: Out of Time by Monique Martin, 03.13.12 ★★★★
2. Happy Birthday Kasey! Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase, 03.11.12 ★★★★
4. Third Month: At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost, 03.05.12 ★★★★★
6. Mardi Gras: Phantom Evil by Heather Graham, 03.08.12 ★★★★
(set in New Orleans)
7. Single Parents' Day: Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts, 03.12.12 ★★★★
8. March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): Field of Dishonor by David Weber
(military character)
9. American Red Cross Month: A Taste of the Nightlife by Sarah Zettel, 03.10.12 ★★★★
(red cover)
10. Reader's Choice: The Sugar House by Laura Lippman, 03.04.12 ★★★1/2

[Lauren]

DONE!!!
Complete: 5/5

1. M is for March - The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley - ✔ (March 9)
2. Happy Birthday Kathy! - Gabriel's Mate by Tina Folsom - ✔ (March 5)
3. 3rd in series - Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh - ✔ (March 7)
4. Mardis Gras - No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole - ✔ (March 3)
5. Reader's Choice - - Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken - ✔ (March 16)

[Lauren (aplpeach)]

YAYAY CONGRATS Lauren!!!! Way To GO!!!!

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Congrats, Lauren!

[Angela]

Congrats Lauren!

[Katharina]

[image error] Lauren!

Seems like an echo from my previous post. LOL

[Heather]

***DONE*** Read: 10/10


1. 'M' is for March: My Wicked Enemy 3/6

2. Happy Birthday HeatherTX!: Beg for Mercy 3/1

3. Geography: Talk Me Down 3/8

4. Third Month: Kiss of Fire 3/5

5. Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar): Coraline 3/10

6. Mardi Gras: Infamous 3/15

7. Single Parents' Day: Only By Your Touch 3/16

8. March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): Dangerous Lover 3/4

9. American Red Cross Month: You Slay Me 3/13

10. Reader's Choice: Raziel 3/2


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[Susan (susayq ~)]

Congrats, Heather!!

[Sandra]

Hooray, Lauren, Lauren & Heather!!!

[Skandia]

RRRC March Monthly Challenge 2012

7 / 7 Finished!

1. 'M' is for March:1. A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin 3/3/12
2. Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday Susan (susayq) Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 03/12/12
4. Third Month: (3 words ) Four to Score by Janet Evanovich 3/9/12
5. Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar): The Descendants by Kaui Hart Hemmings 3/15/12
7. Single Parents' Day: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles 3/13/12
9. American Red Cross Month: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins 3/7/12
10. Reader's Choice: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah 3/6/12

[Lauren]

Thanks everyone!

[Sandra]

Hooray, Skandia!

[Barbara ★]

Read: 5/9

1. 'M' is for March: The Mournful Teddy - John Lamb
2. Happy Birthday B.J. Rose! Shadowlight - Lynn Viehl
3. Geography:Colorado: Crazy Cool - Tara Janzen
✔4. Third Month: Just Like Heaven - Julia Quinn 3/2
5. Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar): SKIP!
✔6. Mardi Gras: Reckoning in Unbound - Jeaniene Frost (took place in New Orleans during Mardi Gras) 3/16
✔7. Single Parents' Day: Ghost of a Chance - Yasmine Galenorn 3/11
✔8. March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): Santa Olivia - Jacqueline Carey (dystopian with military presence) 3/11
9. American Red Cross Month: Red Mist - Patricia Cornwell (medical examiner)
✔10. Reader's Choice: Lavender Morning - Jude Deveraux 3/15

[Killian]

2012 March Monthly Challenge

5/10 Completed

1. 'M' is for March: Curio by Cara McKenna 3.2
2. Happy Birthday, Kathy!: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
3. Geography - Colorado: Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn
4. Third Month: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins 3.14
5. Popcorn Lover's Day: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J K Rowling
6. Mardi Gras: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
7. Single Parents' Day: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton 3.1
8. March Fo(u)rth!: Shaman's Crossing by Robin Hobb
9. American Red Cross Month: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins 3.13
10. Reader's Choice: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 03.17

[Nikki ♥]

RRMC-March 2012
5/10


1. "M" Title:
2. Birthday:
3. Colorado:
4. Third Month: Rapture in Death by J. D. Robb 3/7/12
5. Popcorn Lover's Day: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 3/17/12
6. Mardi Gras: Animal Attraction 3/9/12
7. Single Parent's Day: The Next Always by Nora Roberts 3/4/12
8. March Fo(u)rth!:
9. American Red Cross Month:
10. Reader's Choice: Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs 3/2/12

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

March Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed!

1. 'M' is for March: Never Love a Highlander 3/4/12
2. Happy Birthday, Kathy! Dragon Bound 3/7/12
3. Geography: Breaking Point 3/17/12
4. Third Month: Taking a Shot 3/13/12
5. Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar): Carolina Moon 3/5/12
6. Mardi Gras: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf 3/16/12
7. Single Parents' Day: Temptation 3/3/12
8. March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): Absolution (Suspense Series, #5) 3/9/12
9. American Red Cross Month: Why My Third Husband Will Be A Dog: The Amazing Adventures of an Ordinary Woman 3/10/12
10. Reader's Choice: Celebrity in Death 3/14/12

Finished:

[Katharina]

March 2012 Monthly Reading Challenge
4/5? Completed

1. 'M' Title The Maiden Jude Deveraux 3/3

2. [image error] Kasey! A Kingdom of Dreams Judith McNaught 3/17 Wow! I loved this book

4. Third Month Whitney, My Love Judith McNaught

5. [image error] Morning Glory LaVyrle Spencer 3/9
starring Christopher Reeve 1993

6. Mardi Gras Into The Fire Jessica Hall 3/12

[Katharina]

[image error] Heather, Skandia and KarenH!

[Sandra]

Hooray, KarenH!

[Bookchaser]

2012 March Monthly Challenge

7/10 Completed


01. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with the letter 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with the letter 'M'.
Men in Kilts by Katie MacAlister 03/07/12
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a March birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours.
Happy Birthday BJ Rose!!!
The Perfect Rake by Anne Gracie
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Colorado.
Hearts and Swords: Four Original Stories of Celta by Robin D. Owens
04. Third Month: Read a book that has 3 words or is 3rd in a series.
Warlord by Elizabeth Vaughan 03/11/12
05. Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar): Read a book that has been converted to a movie or vice versa.
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen 03/15/12
06. Mardi Gras: Read a book that is set in New Orleans/Louisiana or has a colorful cover (at least 3 colors) or has anything related to Ireland.
Someone Like You by Susan Mallery 03/17/12
07. Single Parents' Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a single parent.
McKettrick's Pride (McKettrick Men, #2) by Linda Lael Miller 03/03/12
08. March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): Read a book with a military setting or character.
Sentimental Journey by Jill Barnett
09. American Red Cross Month: Read a book with a hospital setting or character or a book with a red cover.
Slightly Married by Mary Balogh 03/15/12
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
McKettrick's Heart (McKettrick Men, #3) by Linda Lael Miller 03/05/12


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[Sandra]

RRRC March 2012 Monthly Challenge

3/5 Completed

1. M - Michele Bardsley - Never Again
2. Happy Birthday Shelly - Styx's Storm 18/3/12 ★★★★
3. Third Month - The Jaguar Prince 9/3/12 ★★★
4. Military - Caressed By Ice
5. Choice - White Lies 3/3/12 ★★★★

[KarenF]

I'm in for 8.

6/8 Read

M is for March: Playing With Fire by Katie MacAlister 3/3/12
Happy B-Day Kasey! A Hint of Wicked by Jennifer Haymore 3/10/12
Colorado: Real Men Will by Victoria Dahl 3/17/12
Third Month: Serpent's Kiss by Thea Harrison 3/6/12
Mardi Gras: Crossroads by Moria Rogers 3/18/12
Single Parent's Day: Lip Service by Susan Mallery
March Fo(u)rth: The Soldier (Duke's Obsession, #2 ) by Grace Burrowes
American Red Cross Month: Fair Game by Patricia Briggs 3/10/12

Unread:

Read:

[Dragana]

RRRC 2012 March Monthly Challenge
Duration 01.03.2012. - 31.03.2012.
Books read: 8/8

• 'M' is for March (author's last name starts with the letter 'M') ~ Twilight by Stephenie Meyer ☆☆☆ 03.03.
• Happy Birthday Diane! ~ Good in Bed by Jennifer Weiner ☆☆ 17.03.
• Third Month (book that has 3 words) ~ Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlister ☆☆☆ 01.03.
• Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar) (a book that has been converted to a movie) ~ The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin ☆☆ 06.03.
• Mardi Gras (colorful cover) ~ Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris ☆☆ 04.03.
• Single Parents' Day (a book where one of the characters is a single parent) ~ The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton ☆☆☆ 02.03.
• American Red Cross Month (red cover) ~ The Husband by Dean Koontz ☆☆ 10.03.
• Reader's Choice (any book of your choice) ~ The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting ☆☆☆☆ 08.03.

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Congrats, Dragana!

[Ceej]

March 2012 Monthly Reading Challenge

6/8

1. 'M' is for March: Be With Me 3/17
3. Geography: Talk Me Down 3/4
4. Third Month: When Passion Rules 3/16
6. Mardi Gras: Wicked Ties 3/14
7. Single Parents' Day: Against the Wind 3/2
8. March Fourth!(4 Mar): Night Pleasures 3/9
9. American Red Cross Month:Vivid
10. Reader's Choice: Lover Reborn

[Christine]

6/8 completed

1. 'M' is for March: Molly Harper – How to Flirt With a Naked Werewolf or Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins – Mar 05
2. Happy Birthday, Carolyn! Fair Game by Patricia Briggs
4. Third Month: The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa – Mar 14
5. Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar): Catching Fire by Suzanne Colllins – Mar 10
6. Mardi Gras: Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb(Roarke is Irish) – Mar 18
7. Single Parents' Day: Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews (Kate has taken in orphan Julie) – Mar 09
8. March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): I’m hoping that rebels fighting to overthrow their government counts as a “military” setting. – Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins – Mar 11
10. Reader's Choice: Doubletake by Rob Thurman or Winging It by Deborah Cooke

[Erin]

RRRC March 2012 Challenge:

Read: 7/8

1. M for March: Missing in Death by J.D. Robb 3/7/12
2. Happy Birthday ExoticRogue!: Key Of Knowledge by Nora Roberts 3/10/12
4. Third Month: Fair Game by Patricia Briggs 3/8/12
6. Mardi Gras: Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison 3/13/12
7. Single Parent's Day: Bear Meets Girl by Shelly Laurenston
8. March Fourth: The Mane Squeeze by Shelly Laurenston 3/17/12
9. American Red Cross Month: Deadly Harvest by Heather Graham 3/3/12
10. Reader's Choice Bodyguard by Jennifer Ashley 3/2/12



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