2012 April Monthly Challenge - Participant's Thread

[Nikki ♥]

Congrats to all that have finished!

RRMC - April 2012
7/10


1. "A" Title: Andre, Bella Wild Heat 4/2/12
2. Birthday: Nichole's shelf Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins 4/25/12
3. Kansas:
4. Fourth Month: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness 4/18/12
5. Eight Track Tape Day: The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon 4/9/12
6. Earth Day:
7. Take a Chance Day: First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones 4/25/12
8. Babe Ruth Day
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: River Marked by Patricia Briggs 4/20/12
10. Reader's Choice: Lover Reborn by J. R. Ward 4/19/12

[Katharina]

Penney!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Since the May challenge hasn’t been posted yet, does that mean we don’t have a host? I’m willing to host if needed. =)

[Allie]

April Monthly Reading Challenge

Read: 10/10

Finished! :)

1.“A" is for April:Kiss of Midnight (Lara Adrian) Finished 4/7
2. Happy Birthday Amanda!: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie Finished 4/3
3. Geography: Saving Grace Finished 4/13
4. Fourth Month: Kiss of the Night Finished 4/3
5. Eight Track Tape Day: Silk Is for Seduction Finished 4/26
6. Earth Day: Magic Bites Finished 4/20
7. Take a Chance Day: Soulless Finished 4/5
8. Babe Ruth Day: It Had to Be You Finished 4/9
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: Sea Swept Finished 4/22
10. Reader's Choice: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf Finished 4/6

[Irina]

April Monthly Challenge
Read – 10/10

COMPLETED!

1.“A" is for April: Because of Low by Abbi Glines (18.04.12) ★★★★
2. Happy Birthday Katharina!: Talk me Down by Victoria Dahl (24.04.12) ★★★★★
3. Geography: The Bride by Julie Garwood (20.04.12) ★★★★★
4. Fourth Month: A girl like you By Gemma Burgess (2.03.12) ★★★★
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen (5.04.12) ★★★★
6. Earth Day - April 22: Two-way Street by Lauren Barnholdt (25.04.12) ★★★★
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Kiss Crush Collide By Christina Meredith (20.04.12) ★★
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Hot Stuff by Carly Phillips (18.04.12) ★★★★
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29: Coffeehouse Angel by Suzanna Selfors (26.04.12) ★★
10. Reader's Choice: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick (3.03.12) ★★★★1/2

[Anna's Herding Cats]

Anna C

Done! 10/10 Really enjoyed every one of them too :)

1. “A" is for April: A Perfect Storm by Lori Foster [4/8]
2. Happy Birthday! (Adriana's List): Virgin River by Robyn Carr [4/23]
3. Geography: Set in Kansas- Mercy by Julie Garwood [4/25]
4. Fourth Month: Naked Edge by Pamela Clare [4/15]
5. Eight Track Tape Day: A Lady Never Surrenders by Sabrina Jeffries [4/2]
6. Earth Day: Kiss and Tell by Cherry Adair [4/10]
7. Take a Chance Day- New author: Tallchief by Dinah McCall [4/11]
8. Babe Ruth Day: Hot Finish by Erin McCarthy [4/5]
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: By the water: Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis [4/20]
10. Reader's Choice: Lucky Charm by Carly Phillips [4/22]

[Sandra]

Hooray, Angie, Penney, Allison, Irina & Anna!!!!!

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Congrats, Penney, Allison, Irina and Anna!

[~Leslie~]

6/8

1. “A" is for April: Heir of Danger

2. Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday Lauren(aplpeach)! Magic Bleeds 4/3/12 ***** stars

4. Fourth Month: Castles 4/24/12 **** stars

5. Eight Track Tape Day: Highlander Unmasked

6. Earth Day: Extreme Bachelor 4/4/12 *** stars

7. Take a Chance Day: The Fifth Victim 4/15/12 **** stars

9. National Shrimp Scampi Day:Supernatural 4/14/12 **** stars

10. Reader's Choice: Vengeance in Death 4/17/12 **** stars

TO READ


READ

[Fran, Moderator]

MountainKat wrote: "Since the May challenge hasn’t been posted yet, does that mean we don’t have a host? I’m willing to host if needed. =)"

Hi MK!

Thanks so much for the offer- you know we will take you up on that another month!!

Vi is hosting May and should have the challenge posted some time today :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Fran wrote: "Hi MK!

Thanks so much for the offer- you know we will take you up on that another month!!

Vi is hosting May and should have the challenge posted some time today :) "

Oh goodie! You know I am willing whenever you need help! I am just a little bit addicted to these challenges...

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Read: 9/8

1. "A" is for April - Prey √ 9-Apr
2. Happy Birthday Juana - Finding Home √ 20-Apr
3. Kansas - American Love Songs √ 19-Apr
4. 4x4 - A Matter of Time √ 13-Apr
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 √ 12-Apr
9. Shrimps & Scampi - Clear Water √ 10-Apr
10. Me me me - Dance in the Dark √ 25-Apr

[Katharina]

Allison, Irina, Anna and Jane!

[Sandra]

Hooray, Jane!

[Sandra]

RRRC April 2012 Challenge

5/7 Completed


1. “A" is for April: Anne Marsh - Bond with Me
2. Happy Birthday!(Selena/Layla): Navarro's Promise 4/4/12 ★★★
3. Fourth Month: Mine to Possess
4. Earth Day - April 22: Hexed 24/4/12 ★★★★
5. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Viper Moon 26/4/12 ★★★★
6. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Bear Meets Girl 2/4/12 ★★★★★
7. Reader's Choice: Embrace The Darkness 6/4/12 ★★★★

[Dawn]

Completed!

Updated Msg #24

[Sandra]

Hooray Dawn!

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Congrats, Jane and Dawn!

[Nicola]

Erin wrote: "Only ended up finishing 6!

A For April In Total Surrender-Anne Mallory 4/20
Happy Birthday Adriana the Duke and I-Julia Quinn 4/13
4th Month Claimed by the Highlander-Julianne Maclean 4/5
Earth D..."
Hi Erin!
Have you changed your picture, or are there two Erins? If there are two - have you participated in the monthly challenges before?

[Nicola]

Congrats for finishing to Anna C., Allison, Penney, Angie, Jane (PS) and Dawn!

Welcome to the challenge, and way to go for finishing already Irina!

[Turtlecollector Dennis]

Done.

Start: Apr 1- Apr 30, 2012
Completed: 3/3

4. Heartless by Gail Carriger 4/6/12 ♥♥♥♥
7. The Lying Game by Sara Shepard 4/23/12 ♥♥♥
10. Next of Kin by Sharon Sala 4/21/12 ♥♥♥

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Congrats, Kirsten!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Thanks everyone! ;) I'm still hoping to knock the last one off, but it's non-fiction and just isn't grabbing me...

[Katharina]

Dawn and Kirsten!

[Sandra]

Hooray, Kirsten!

[Erin]

Nicola wrote: "Erin wrote: "Only ended up finishing 6!

A For April In Total Surrender-Anne Mallory 4/20
Happy Birthday Adriana the Duke and I-Julia Quinn 4/13
4th Month Claimed by the Highlander-Julianne Ma..."

There are two Erins actually. I have definitely participated in the challenges, and I think the other Erin has too.

[Erin]

RRRC April 2012 Reading Challenge:

Read: 10/10

1. A is for April: Crystal Gardens by Amanda Quick 4/4/12
2. Happy Birthday Elaine!: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling 4/27/12
3. Geography - Kansas: Fire and Ice by Julie Garwood 4/18/12
4. Fourth Month: Under a Vampire Moon by Lynsay Sands 4/27/12
5. Eight Track Tape Day: About a Dragon by G.A. Aiken 4/4/12
6. Earth Day: Master of Smoke by Angela Knight 4/7/12
7. Take a Chance Day: Deadly Gift by Heather Graham 4/10/12
8. Babe Ruth Day: Bear Meets Girl 4/15/12
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: Sea Fever by Virginia Kantra 4/16/12
10. Reader's Choice: Primal Bonds by Jennifer Ashley 4/6/12



Also Read:

[Sandra]

Hooray, Erin!

[Sandra]

RRRC April 2012 Challenge

6/7 Completed


1. “A" is for April: Anne Marsh - Bond with Me 27/4/12 ★★★★
2. Happy Birthday!(Selena/Layla): Navarro's Promise 4/4/12 ★★★
3. Fourth Month: Mine to Possess
4. Earth Day - April 22: Hexed 24/4/12 ★★★★
5. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Viper Moon 26/4/12 ★★★★
6. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Bear Meets Girl 2/4/12 ★★★★★
7. Reader's Choice: Embrace The Darkness 6/4/12 ★★★★

[Kesha]

April Monthly Challenge

Completed 5/5 4-27-12

1. “A" is for April: AJ's Serendipity by Savannah J. Frierson 4-11-12
4. Fourth Month: What White Boyz Ride by Owens, Dunbar, Glass, Nyrae, & Harlow 4-2-12
5. Eight Track Tape Day- April 11: A Lady's Guide to Improper Behavior by Suzanne Enoch 4-27-12
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23: A Town Called Valentine by Emma Cane 4-15-12
10. Reader's Choice: Devil in a Kilt by Sue Ellen Welfonder 4-7-12

[Erin]

Sandra wrote: "Hooray, Erin!"

Thanks!

[Katharina]

Erin and Kesha!

[Sandra]

Hooray, Kesha!

[Raine]

APRIL MONTHLY CHALLENGE
Read 5/5
I was initially aiming for ten, but better luck next month.

1. “A" is for April:Midnight Awakening Finished 04/10/2012 *****
2. Happy Birthday, Regina!: Seize the NightFinished 04/25/2012 *****
4. Fourth Month: Midnight Rising Finished 04/18/2012 ****
7. Take a Chance Day: Miss CommunicatieFinished 04/28/2012 ***
10. Reader's Choice: Strange Angels Finished 04/08/2012 ***

[Sandra]

Hooray Raine!

[KarenF]

Congrats to all the finishers!

I'm upping to all 10.

10/10 Read - Complete

A is for April: Personal Demon by Kelley Armstrong 4/9/12
Happy B-Day KarenH! Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks 4/14/12
Kansas: The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood 4/27/12
Fourth Month: Silk Is for Seduction by Loretta Chase 4/24/12
Eight-Track Tape Day: Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean 4/7/12
Earth Day: Stormwalker by Allyson James 4/22/12
Take a Chance Day: Blood Rights by Kristen Painter 4/6/12
Babe Ruth Day: Squeeze Play by Kate Angell 4/21/12
Shrimp Scampi Day: Rising Tides by Nora Roberts 4/17/12
My Choice: Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews 4/1/12

Unread: All Done!

Read:

[Katharina]

Raine and KarenF!

[Susan]

10/10

DONE!! With two days to spare ;-)



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'.
A Doctor in His House - Lilian Darcy (HSE #2186 - May 2012) 04/09/2012

2. 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. RRRC April Birthday List
Explosive Eighteen - Janet Evanovich (Bantam - Nov 2011) 04/02/2012 Happy Birthday Jeanette!

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kansas.
The Marine Next Door - Julie Miller (HI #1360 - May 2012) 04/27/2012

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.
Doctors in the Wedding - Gina Wilkins (HSE #2163 - Jan 2012) 04/01/2012

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 Rogue by Any Other Name - Sarah MacLean (Avon - Mar 2012) 04/03/2012

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.
Instant Gratification - Jill Shalvis (Brava - July 2009) 04/10/2012

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.
One Whisper Away - Emma Wildes (Signet - May 2011) 04/09/2012

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.
The Long Shot - Ellen Hartman (HS #1777 - May 2012) 04/28/2012

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.
Spellbound Falls - Janet Chapman (Jove - Mar 2012) 04/20/2012

10. Reader's Choice:
A Midsummer Night's Sin - Kasey Michaels (HQN - Nov 2011) 04/27/2012

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

[Katharina]

Susan!

[~Leslie~]

7/8

1. “A" is for April: Heir of Danger

2. Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday Lauren(aplpeach)! Magic Bleeds 4/3/12 ***** stars

4. Fourth Month: Castles 4/24/12 **** stars

5. Eight Track Tape Day: Highlander Unmasked 4/28/12 ****1/2 stars

6. Earth Day: Extreme Bachelor 4/4/12 *** stars

7. Take a Chance Day: The Fifth Victim 4/15/12 **** stars

9. National Shrimp Scampi Day:Supernatural 4/14/12 **** stars

10. Reader's Choice: Vengeance in Death 4/17/12 **** stars

TO READ


READ

[Sandra]

Hooray, KarenF & Susan!!

[Sandra]

RRRC April 2012 Challenge

7/7 Completed FINISHED 28/4/12


1. “A" is for April: Anne Marsh - Bond with Me 27/4/12 ★★★★
2. Happy Birthday!(Selena/Layla): Navarro's Promise 4/4/12 ★★★
3. Fourth Month: Mine to Possess 28/4/12 ★★★★★
4. Earth Day - April 22: Hexed 24/4/12 ★★★★
5. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Viper Moon 26/4/12 ★★★★
6. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Bear Meets Girl 2/4/12 ★★★★★
7. Reader's Choice: Embrace The Darkness 6/4/12 ★★★★

[Anja]

10/10


1. 'A' is for April: Claimed by Evangeline Anderson 4/5
2. Happy Birthday, Alycia!: A Rake's Guide To Pleasure by Victoria Dahl 4/27
3. Geography: Under the Desert Moon by Marsha Canham 4/24
4. Fourth Month: I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella 4/14
5. Eight Track Tape Day: The Gentleman and the Rogue by Bonnie Dee & Summer Devon 4/10
6. Earth Day: A Private Gentleman by Heidi Cullinan 4/18
7. Take a Chance Day: How to Tell a Lie by Delphine Dryden 4/26
8. Babe Ruth Day: Strike Zone by Kate Angell 4/4
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan 4/28
10. Reader's Choice: Break and Enter by Rachel Haimowitz & Aleksandr Voinov 4/6

[Pam]

*******************5/5 COMPLETED***************

****************I FINISHED********************
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'.*** Skip

2. 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. RRRC April Birthday List***SKIP

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kansas.***SKIP

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.***SKIP

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.***SPENCEWORTH BRIDE by Virginia Farmer...4-28

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.***SIXPENCE BRIDE by Virginia FarmerAA...4-21

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...MAYBE THIS TIME by Jennifer Crusie...4-20

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.***SKIP

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.***DEIRDRE AND DON JUAN by Jo Beverley****4-1

10. Reader's Choice:***WICKED APPETITE by Janet Evanovich***4-4

Challenge Duration: April 1 to April 30, 2012

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[Patricia]

6/6 Done


1. “A" is for April: Isis Collar Cat Adams 4/3

4. Fourth Month: Sacrificial Magic Stacia Kane 4/16

5. Eight Track Tape Day - Timeless Gail Carriger 4/24

6. Earth Day - Infamous Sherrilyn Kenyon 4/9

7. Take a Chance Day - Cinder Marissa Meyer 4/8

10. Reader's Choice: Lover Reborn J.R Ward 4/13

read

[PepperP0t]

10/10 complete. Last update:4/29 (from msg 26)

1. “A" is for April:Against All Odds 3stars
2. Happy Birthday Nicole!:Rode Hard, Put Up Wet 4stars
3. Geography:Kansas: Burning Alive 4stars
4. Fourth Month:A Storm of Swords4stars
5. Eight Track Tape Day: Ladies and Gentlemen...The Redeemers4stars
6. Earth Day:The Dream-Hunter3stars
7. Take a Chance Day:The Ninja Librarian 4stars
8. Babe Ruth Day: Hot Number3.75stars
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day:Chili Con Corpses3.5stars
10. Reader's Choice:Marked4stars

[Sandra]

Hooray, Anja, Pam, Patty, Shazzy & Pat!!!!!

[Katharina]

Sandra, Anja, Pam, Patty, Shazzy, Pat and Donna!

[Lynne]

Wow, look at all your finishers! Good job!!

[Lynne]

APRIL
10 of 10 Complete!

√ 1. Starts with “A”: Sex and the Psychic Witch by Annette Blair – 4/1
√ 2. Happy Birthday (Thanks Lauren!): Venom by Jennifer Estep – 4/18
√ 3. Kansas: The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood (author lives in Kansas) – 4/16
√ 4. Fourth Month: Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern (4 words in title) – 4/19
√ 5. Eight-Track Tape Day: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (published in 1813) – 4/24
√ 6. Earth Day: Navarro's Promise by Lora Leigh (green cover) – 4/8
√ 7. Take a Chance Day: Wife of the Gods: A Novel by Kwei Quartey (new author) – 4/21
√ 8. Babe Ruth Day: Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton (hockey) – 4/19
√ 9. Shrimp Scamp Day: How to Bake a Perfect Life by Barbara O’Neal (food) – 4/29
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Virgin River by Robyn Carr – 4/6

Complete: