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2012 April Monthly Challenge - Participant's Thread

1. “A" is for April: Evermore (The Immoratls) by Alyson Noel COMPLETED 4/3/12
2. Happy Birthday!: From Liberty’s Bookshelf Need by Carrie Jones
3. Geography: Burning Alive by Shannon K Butcher
Fourth Month: Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep COMPLETED 4/1/12 (4th book in elemental assassin series)
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: The Shining by Stephen King..Takes place around 1977
Earth Day - April 22: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich (green cover)
Take a Chance Day - April 23: Howling at the Moon by Karen MacInerney
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Strange Candy by Laurell K Hamilton
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29: River Marked by Patricia Briggs
10. Reader's Choice: Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison

2/7 Completed
1. “A" is for April: Anne Marsh - Bond with Me
2. Happy Birthday!(Selena/Layla):
3. Fourth Month: Mine to Possess
4. Earth Day - April 22: Hexed
5. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Viper Moon
6. Babe Ruth Day - April 27:
7. Reader's Choice: Embrace The Darkness








Read: 1/5
4. Fourth Month: Under a Vampire Moon by Lynsay Sands
5. Eight Track Tape Day: About a Dragon by G.A. Aiken
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: Sea Fever by Virginia Kantra
10. Reader's Choice: Deadly Gift by Heather Graham





Also Read:


2. Happy Birthday!: Nightfire by Lisa Marie Rice (Karen H)
3. Geography:Kansas:
4. Fourth Month: His For the Weekend by Marie Tuhart
5. Eight Track Tape Day: Rock Chick by Kirsten Ashley
6. Earth Day: Rock Chick Rescue by Kirsten Ashley
7. Take A Chance A Day: Game Plan by Karla Doyle
8. Babe Ruth Day: Cutter Mountain Rendevouz by Barbara Weitz
9. National Shrimp Day Baby Bonanza by Maureen Child
10. Readers Choice Club Shadowlans by Cherise Sinclair

1. “A" is for April: Evermore (The Immoratls) by Alyson Noel COMPLETED 4/3/12
2. Happy Birthday!: From Liberty’s Bookshelf Need by Carrie Jones COMPLETED 4/4/12
3. Geography: Burning Alive by Shannon K Butcher
Fourth Month: Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep COMPLETED 4/1/12 (4th book in elemental assassin series)
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: The Shining by Stephen King..Takes place around 1977
Earth Day - April 22: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich (green cover)
Take a Chance Day - April 23: Howling at the Moon by Karen MacInerney
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Strange Candy by Laurell K Hamilton
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29: River Marked by Patricia Briggs
10. Reader's Choice: Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison

3. Geography:The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood.
4. Fourth Month: Tempting the Highlander by Janet Chapman.
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: A Duke of Her Own by Eloisa James.
6. Earth Day - April 22: Instant Temptation by Jill Shalvis.
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Risky Christmas: Holiday Secrets\Kidnapped at Christmas by Jill Sorenson.
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Snowbound by Larissa Ione

1/5? Completed (more than likely 5!)
1. “A" is for April:
2. Happy Birthday!:
3. Geography:Kansas:
4. Fourth Month:
5. Eight Track Tape Day:
6. Earth Day:
7. Take a Chance Day:
8. Babe Ruth Day:
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day:
10. Reader's Choice:


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'.
The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a April 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!!! Amanda (April 18) and Christine (April 12)
Warrior by Zoe Archer
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kansas.
Loving Mercy by Teresa Bodwell
OR
Heaven Sent by Pamela Morsi
04. Fourth Month: Read a book that is the fourth in a series, has four words in the title or has the number four in the title.
05. Eight Track Tape Day (April 11) : Read a book either written or set during or before the 1970s, or a book where music plays an important part in the storyline.
The Duke's Perfect Wife by Jennifer Ashley
OR
Reforming a Rake by Suzanne Enoch
06. Earth Day (April 22) : Read a book involving environmental issues, or where the H/h spend a significant amount of time outside and/or dealing with nature, or a book with a green cover.
Sunrise Point by Robyn Carr
OR
A Knight to Cherish by Angie Ray
07. Take a Chance Day (April 23) : Read a book by a new (to you) author, or a book in a new (to you) series, or give a second chance to an author or series you’ve previously given up on.
08. Babe Ruth Day (April 27) : Read a book with a sports theme/athlete, or a book with candy or other sweets on the cover.
09. National Shrimp Scampi Day (April 29) : Read a book set on or near the water, or with a storyline revolving around food, or a short book.
TBD
10. Reader's Choice:
Sizzle and Burn by Jayne Ann Krentz













Read: 2/5
4. Fourth Month: Under a Vampire Moon by Lynsay Sands
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: Sea Fever by Virginia Kantra
10. Reader's Choice: Deadly Gift by Heather Graham





Also Read:

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1. April: Primal Bonds by Jennifer Ashley
2. Happy Birthday Michelle:Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh
3. 4th in Series: Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole
4. Take a Chance Day: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward (second attempt) - - ✔ (Apr 4) 3★'s
5. Reader's Choice: Dying Wish by Shannon K. Butcher - ✔ (Apr 2) 5★'s

3. Geography:The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood.
4. Fourth Month: Tempting the Highlander by Janet Chapman.
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: A Duke of Her Own by Eloisa James.
6. Earth Day - April 22: Instant Temptation by Jill Shalvis.
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Risky Christmas: Holiday Secrets\Kidnapped at Christmas by Jill Sorenson.

3/10
1. “A" is for April : Almost Perfect by Julie Ortolon
4. Fourth Month : Naked Edge by Pamela Clare
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11 : Daughter of Deceit by Carrie James Jaynes
6. Earth Day - April 22 : Flowers For Her Grave by Jean Sheldon
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23 : Falling Star by Diana Dempsey
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27 : The Vincent Boys by Abbi Glines
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29 : Chili Con Corpses by J B Stanley










Sorry for the multiple update but I’ve been away from a computer for a few days!

2/3 or 5
1. “A" is for April: Angelfall by Susan Ee
2. Happy Birthday Debbie! (29th):
6. Earth Day - Green Cover:
7. Take a Chance Day: Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day
10. My Choice: The Calling by Kelley Armstrong






4. Fourth Month: Tempting the Highlander by Janet Chapman.
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: A Duke of Her Own by Eloisa James.
6. Earth Day - April 22: Instant Temptation by Jill Shalvis.
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Risky Christmas: Holiday Secrets\Kidnapped at Christmas by Jill Sorenson.

1/10
10. Readers Choice: About That Night by Julie James 4/5
READ:


1/5 Completed
1. 'A' Title Almost Heaven Judith McNaught
2.

4.

6.

7. Take a Chance Virgin River Robyn Carr






Tentative list. Subject to change without notice.

3/7 Completed
1. “A" is for April: Anne Marsh - Bond with Me
2. Happy Birthday!(Selena/Layla):
3. Fourth Month: Mine to Possess
4. Earth Day - April 22: Hexed
5. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Viper Moon
6. Babe Ruth Day - April 27:
7. Reader's Choice:








4. Fourth Month: Tempting the Highlander by Janet Chapman.
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: A Duke of Her Own by Eloisa James.
6. Earth Day - April 22: Instant Temptation by Jill Shalvis.

3/9
1. “A" is for April: Hot as Sin
3. Geography:
4. Fourth Month: Dance with the Devil
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11:
6. Earth Day - April 22: Fair Game
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23:
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: See Jane Score
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29: Once Upon a Winter's Eve
10. Reader's Choice: The Darkest Seduction




1. “A" is for April: Evermore (The Immoratls) by Alyson Noel COMPLETED 4/3/12
2. Happy Birthday!: From Liberty’s Bookshelf Need by Carrie Jones COMPLETED 4/4/12
3. Geography: Burning Alive by Shannon K Butcher
Fourth Month: Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep COMPLETED 4/1/12 (4th book in elemental assassin series)
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: The Shining by Stephen King..Takes place around 1977 COMPLETED 4/5/12
Earth Day - April 22: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich (green cover)
Take a Chance Day - April 23: Howling at the Moon by Karen MacInerney
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Strange Candy by Laurell K Hamilton
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29: River Marked by Patricia Briggs COMPLETED 4/6/12
10. Reader's Choice: Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison

Completed 3/10
1. “A" is for April: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'. Armstrong, Kelley Industrial Magic
2. Happy Birthday!: Fair Game by Patricia Briggs from Christine’s shelf
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kansas. A Desperate Journey or May B.
4. Fourth Month: Read a book that has four words in the title
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: Read a book either written or set during or before the 1970s The Garden Intrigue by Lauren Willig
6. Earth Day - April 22: Read a book with a green cover. Hidden Away by Maya Banks
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Read a book by a new (to you) author
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Read a book with a sports theme/athlete Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29: Read a book with a storyline revolving around food On the Steamy Side by Louisa Edwards
10. Reader's Choice:

Read: 5/10
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2.
3. Geography: Saving Grace
4.
5. Eight Track Tape Day: Silk Is for Seduction
6. Earth Day: Magic Bites
7.
8. Babe Ruth Day: It Had to Be You
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: Sea Swept
10.











READ: 4/5
1. “A" is for April: Amy Lane, Clear Water
2. Happy Birthday!:
3. Geography:Kansas:
4. Fourth Month:
5. Eight Track Tape Day: Genesis (musicians)4/1
6. Earth Day: Sophie & Carter (spend a lot of time outside on porch together)
7. Take a Chance Day: How To Tell A Lie(new author)4/4
8. Babe Ruth Day:
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: Caught (short book)4/3
10. Reader's Choice:The Ghost and the Goth 4/6







2/8 Read
A is for April: Personal Demon by Kelley Armstrong
Happy B-Day KarenH! Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks
Fourth Month: Silk Is for Seduction by Loretta Chase
Eight-Track Tape Day: Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean
Take a Chance Day:
Babe Ruth Day: Squeeze Play by Kate Angell
Shrimp Scampi Day: Rising Tides by Nora Roberts
My Choice:
Unread:






Read:



READ: 3/5
1. “A" is for April: Animal Farm | 04.06.2012
4. Fourth Month: The House At Riverton
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: The Man From St. Petersburg 04.09.2012
6. Earth Day - April 22: The Edge of Winter
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Wuthering Heights | 04.04.2012




2/10
5. Eight Track Tape Day: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley 4/7/12
10. Readers Choice: About That Night by Julie James 4/5
READ:



Read: 3/10
1.“A" is for April:Kiss of Midnight (Lara Adrian)
2. Happy Birthday Amanda!: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie Finished 4/..."
Welcome to the monthly challenges Allison, Judy and Janeka- Good Luck!

All right - you've confused me! Post #74 says 2/10, and this update says 1/10
Oops - just scrolled up and saw the second update. You are reading too fast - I can't keep up!

3/10
1. “A" is for April : Almost Perfect by Julie Ortolon
2. Happy Birthday! : Chased by Lauren Dane – Happy Birthday Jamie - 05/04/12
3. G..."
No problem! I haven't updated for the past few days either.

3/10 Completed
1. “A" is for April: About That Night
2. Happy Birthday to me!:
3. Geography:
4. Fourth Month: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: A Rogue By Any Other Name
6. Earth Day - April 22:
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Dare to Believe
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Slow Ride or Simply Irresistible
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29: Going All In (Three of a Kind, #1)
10. Reader's Choice: Trace of Fever
Finished:




3/8 completed
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'.
Something I've Been Meaning To Tell You by Alice Munro
2. Happy Birthday Nichole!:
Double Dare by Rhonda Nelson 04/04
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kansas.
4. Fourth Month: Read a book that is the fourth in a series, has four words in the title or has the number four in the title.
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: Read a book either written or set during or before the 1970s, or a book where music plays an important part in the storyline.
A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Keypad 04/02
6. Earth Day - April 22: Read a book involving environmental issues, or where the H/h spend a significant amount of time outside and/or dealing with nature, or a book with a green cover.
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Read a book by a new (to you) author, or a book in a new (to you) series, or give a second chance to an author or series you’ve previously given up on.
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Read a book with a sports theme/athlete, or a book with candy or other sweets on the cover.
Ninja Soccer Moms by Jennifer Apodca 04/
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29: Read a book set on or near the water, or with a storyline revolving around food, or a short book.
Sheltering Hearts by Robyn Carr 04/05
10. Reader's Choice:
Challenge Duration: April 1 to April 30, 2012

1. “A" is for April: Evermore (The Immoratls) by Alyson Noel COMPLETED 4/3/12
2. Happy Birthday!: From Liberty’s Bookshelf Need by Carrie Jones COMPLETED 4/4/12
3. Geography: Burning Alive by Shannon K Butcher
Fourth Month: Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep COMPLETED 4/1/12 (4th book in elemental assassin series)
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: The Shining by Stephen King..Takes place around 1977 COMPLETED 4/5/12
Earth Day - April 22: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich (green cover)
Take a Chance Day - April 23: Howling at the Moon by Karen MacInerney
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Strange Candy by Laurell K Hamilton
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29: River Marked by Patricia Briggs
10. Reader's Choice: Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison COMPLETED 4/7/12

A" is for April:Abby Cooper Psychic Eye by Victoria Laurie
2. Happy Birthday!: April Eclipse Bay by Jayne Ann Krentz finished 4/5/12
3. Geography: Rebellious Desire Julie Garwood finished 4/2/12
4. Fourth Month:Jewels of the Sun Nora Roberts
5. Eight Track Tape Day - Beautiful Days: A Bright Young Things Novel by Anna Godbersen finished 4/7/12
6. Mother Earth: Angels Falls Nora Robert Finished 4/5/12
7. Take a Chance Day - Virgin River by Robin Carr
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: His Baby Suprise by Lisa Childs
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29: TBD
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

5/10 Completed
3. Geography: Kansas: The Bride by Julie Garwood
4. Fourth Month: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J K Rowling
6. Earth Day: An Unwilling Bride by Jo Beverley
7. Take a Chance Day: Touch The Dark by Karen Chance
10. Reader's Choice:The Magicians by Lev Grossman











5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: A Duke of Her Own by Eloisa James.
6. Earth Day - April 22: Instant Temptation by Jill Shalvis.

APRIL MONTHLY CHALLENGE
Read 0/10
1. “A" is for April:Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian
2. Happy Birthday!:
3. Geography:Kansas:
4. Fourth Month:
5. Eight Track Tape Day:
6. Earth Day:
7. Take a Chance Day:Virgin River
8. Babe Ruth Day:
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day:
10. Reader's Choice: Strange Angels Finished 04/08/2012 ***




1. “A" is for April: Evermore (The Immoratls) by Alyson Noel COMPLETED 4/3/12
2. Happy Birthday!: From Liberty’s Bookshelf Need by Carrie Jones COMPLETED 4/4/12
3. Geography: Burning Alive by Shannon K Butcher
4. Fourth Month: Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep COMPLETED 4/1/12 (4th book in elemental assassin series)
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: The Shining by Stephen King..Takes place around 1977 COMPLETED 4/5/12
6. Earth Day - April 22: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich (green cover)
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Howling at the Moon by Karen MacInerney
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Strange Candy by Laurell K Hamilton
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29: River Marked by Patricia Briggs COMPLETED 4/8/12
10. Reader's Choice: Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison COMPLETED 4/7/12

6. Earth Day - April 22: Instant Temptation by Jill Shalvis.

RRRC April Monthly Challenge
Duration: April 1, 2012 - April 30, 2012
4/7 Read
1. “A" is for April: Duke of Sin by Adele Ashworth
2. Happy Birthday *Kyhm*!: This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 04.07.12 ★★★★★
4. Fourth Month: Heartless by Gail Carriger
6. Earth Day - April 22: Living on the Edge by Shannon K. Butcher, 04.08.12 ★★★★
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Incarnate by Jodi Meadows, 04.03.12 ★★★
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Cherry Cheesecake Murder by Joanne Fluke, 04.04.12 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Virgin River by Robyn Carr








5/9
1. “A" is for April: Hot as Sin
3. Geography:
4. Fourth Month: Dance with the Devil
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11:
6. Earth Day - April 22:
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23:
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: See Jane Score
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29:
10. Reader's Choice: The Darkest Seduction






1. A is for April - The Duke's Perfect Wife by Ashley
2. 4th in series - tbd
3. New Author - tbd




3/10
4. Fourth Month: 4th book of the Royal House of Shadows series Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh 4/8/12
5. Eight Track Tape Day: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley 4/7/12
10. Readers Choice: About That Night by Julie James 4/5/12
READ:




1. "A" is for April - Prey √ 9-Apr
2. Happy Birthday Juana - Finding Home
3. Kansas - American Love Songs
4. 4x4 - A Matter of Time
5. 8 track tape day - Conquest √ 5-Apr
6. Earth day - Lonely for My Land: Tales of Karratha Station and the Nor' West
7. Take a Chance - Cheating Chance √ 7-Apr
8. Babe Ruth - Aidan and Ethan
9. Shrimps & Scampi - Clear Water
10. Me me me - Virgin River?

2/5 Completed
1. “A" is for April:
3. Geography (Kansas):
4. Fourth Month: Sacrificial Magic by Stacia Kane
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Read a book by a new (to you) author, or a book in a new (to you) series, or give a second chance to an author or series you’ve previously given up on.
10. Reader's Choice: Changes by Jim Butcher




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Read: 3/10
1.“A" is for April:Kiss of Midnight (Lara Adrian)
2.
Happy Birthday Amanda!: The Madness of Lord Ian MackenzieFinished 4/33. Geography: Saving Grace
4.
Fourth Month: Kiss of the NightFinished 4/35. Eight Track Tape Day: Silk Is for Seduction
6. Earth Day: Magic Bites
7.
Take a Chance Day: SoullessFinished 4/58. Babe Ruth Day: It Had to Be You
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: Sea Swept
10. Reader's Choice: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf