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message 201: by Lacy (new)

Lacy (lacy_stewart) | 1966 comments Thank you!


message 202: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments June 2012 Monthly Reading Challenge
3/5 Completed

1. 'J'une
Promise of the Rose Brenda Joyce

2. Kristi!
Heart of the Sea Nora Roberts 6/12

5. Yummy Days
Delicious Susan Mallery

8. Summer
Unleashed Cherrie Lynn 6/4

9. Helen Keller
Keegan's Lady Catherine Anderson 6/20

10. My Choice
The True Love Wedding Dress Anthology

Promise of the Rose by Brenda Joyce Heart of the Sea (Gallaghers of Ardmore / Irish Trilogy, #3) by Nora Roberts Delicious (Buchanans, #1) by Susan Mallery Unleashed (Ross Siblings, #1) by Cherrie Lynn Keegan's Lady  by Catherine Anderson The True Love Wedding Dress (Includes Coulters Historical #2) by Catherine Anderson


Still have to decide on my final 5. So many books to choose from. List subject to change at any time.


message 203: by Susan (new)

Susan (scoutmomskf) | 1844 comments 7/10



1. “J" is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Impossible to Resist by Janice Maynard Impossible to Resist - Janice Maynard (HD #2164 - June 2012) 06/01/2012 (Janice)

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf. To change up your choices a bit, this month choose a June birthday celebrant whose name/nickname starts with the letter before your initial in the alphabet. If no one has the that letter, choose someone with the closest letter to it alphabetically, just not your letter. RRRC June Birthday List
And One Last Thing ... by Molly Harper And One Last Thing - Molly Harper (Gallery Press - Aug2010) 06/03/2012 (Rena)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Greece. OR/ Greece is well known for its beautiful beaches, fabulous art, and the Greek Gods – read a book that has beaches, art or Greek mythology as a significant element.
The Texas Rancher's Vow & Found One Baby The Texas Rancher's Vow\Found One Baby by Cathy Gillen Thacker The Texas Rancher's Vow - Cathy Gillen Thacker (HAR #1412 - July 2012) 06/20/2012 (art/sculpture)

4. Sixth Month: Read a book that is the sixth in a series, has six words in the title or has the number six in the title.
Fortune's Perfect Match by Allison Leigh Fortune's Perfect Match - Allison Leigh (HSE #2191 - June 2012) 06/07/2012 (sixth in series)

5. Donut Day - June 1; Chocolate Ice Cream Day - June 7; National Jelly-filled Donut Day June 8; Peanut Butter Cookie Day - June 12; Fudge Day - June 16: Read a book in which cooking/baking is an important part of the book, that takes place in a bakery or restaurant, or whose main character is a dentist!

6. Repeat Day - June3! Repeat Day - June 3! Read a book about twins, in which a word is repeated in the title, or reread an old favorite
Thunder Horse Heritage by Elle James Thunder Horse Heritage - Elle James (HI #1357 - June 2012) 06/13/2012 (twin)

7. Father's Day - June 17: Read a book involving a single father, written from the male perspective or the presence or lack of father is a significant part of the story.
The Renegade Cowboy Returns & Texas Lullaby The Renegade Cowboy Returns\Texas Lullaby by Tina Leonard The Renegade Cowboy Returns - Tina Leonard (HAR #1411 - July 2012) 06/04/2012 (single father)

8. First Day of Summer - June 21: Read a book about a summer love, that takes place during the summer.

9. Helen Keller's Birthday - June 27:Read a book with a main character that has a handicap of some sort (blindness, in a wheelchair, mutism, etc.), or has overcome an accident or other traumatic event.
Death of a Beauty Queen by Mallory Kane Death of a Beauty Queen - Mallory Kane (HI #1356 - June 2012) 06/15/2012 (amnesia after attempted murder)

10. Reader's Choice


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


message 204: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31763 comments The July Challenge is posted HERE!!


message 205: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments RRRC June 2012 Monthly Challenge

4/5 Completed

1. “J" is for June: Jennifer Estep - Dark Frost 18/6/12 ★★★★★
2. Happy Birthday Raine!: The Rest Falls Away
3. Sixth Month: Branded by Fire 21/6/12 ★★★★
4. Repeat Day - June3! Repeat Day - June 3!: Running Hot 9/6/12 ★★★★
5. Reader's Choice: Shadow Chase 4/6/12 ★★★★

Dark Frost (Mythos Academy, #3) by Jennifer Estep The Rest Falls Away (Gardella Vampire Chronicles, #1) by Colleen Gleason Branded by Fire (Psy-Changeling, #6) by Nalini Singh Running Hot (Arcane Society, #5) by Jayne Ann Krentz Shadow Chase (Shadowchasers, #2) by Seressia Glass



message 206: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24338 comments One to go :)

Read: 7/8

1. "J" is for June - After Dark
3. Greek (Art) - Catch Me If You Can √ 6 Jun
4. 6! - Maybe With a Chance of Certainty √ 2 Jun
5. Donuts (yum) - Sweet Talk √ 20 Jun
7. Father's Day - Not Knowing Jack √ 13 Jun
8. First day of summer - Timing √ 10 Jun
9. Helen Keller - Out in the Field √ 5 Jun
10. Me time - The Epic Love Story of Doug and Stephen √ 7 Jun


message 207: by Kerstin (last edited Jun 21, 2012 07:19PM) (new)

Kerstin I totally forgot to sign up for this months challenge! I'll try to still squeeze 3 books in :)

RRRC June Monthly Challenge
1/3 Completed

1. “J" is for June:
Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich
3. Geography (Greece): Marked by Elizabeth Naughton
10. Reader's Choice: The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory 21/06/12 ★★

Explosive Eighteen (Stephanie Plum, #18) by Janet Evanovich The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory Marked (Eternal Guardians, #1) by Elisabeth Naughton


message 208: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Good luck Kerstin :)


message 209: by Pam (new)

Pam (txpam) | 142 comments ********************4/4 COMPLETED******************

*****************I FINISHED!!!!!!!!****************

1. “J" is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'....BELOVED TRAVELER by Janet Miller...6-9

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf. To change up your choices a bit, this month choose a June birthday celebrant whose name/nickname starts with the letter before your initial in the alphabet. If no one has the that letter, choose someone with the closest letter to it alphabetically, just not your letter. href=http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2... June Birthday List..SKIP

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Greece. OR/ Greece is well known for its beautiful beaches, fabulous art, and the Greek Gods – read a book that has beaches, art or Greek mythology as a significant element...SKIP

4. Sixth Month: Read a book that is the sixth in a series, has six words in the title or has the number six in the title...TEMPTATION RIDGE by Robin Carr...6-21

5. Donut Day - June 1; Chocolate Ice Cream Day - June 7; National Jelly-filled Donut Day June 8; Peanut Butter Cookie Day - June 12; Fudge Day - June 16: Read a book in which cooking/baking is an important part of the book, that takes place in a bakery or restaurant, or whose main character is a dentist!...SKIP

6. Repeat Day - June3! Repeat Day - June 3! Read a book about twins, in which a word is repeated in the title, or reread an old favorite...ALWAYS MINE by Sophia Johnson...6-14

7. Father's Day - June 17: Read a book involving a single father, written from the male perspective or the presence or lack of father is a significant part of the story...SKIP

8. First Day of Summer - June 21: Read a book about a summer love or that takes place during the summer....SKIP

9. Helen Keller's Birthday - June 27:Read a book with a main character that has a handicap of some sort (blindness, in a wheelchair, mutism, etc.), or has overcome an accident or other traumatic event....SKIP

10. Reader's Choice....THE BRIDEMAKERby Rexanne Becnel....6-11


message 210: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments Pam!


message 211: by Kerstin (new)

Kerstin Thanks, Sandra!

And congrats to you, Pam!


message 212: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Pam!


message 213: by Skandia (new)

Skandia (sfgirl) | 972 comments RRRC JUNE MONTHLY CHALLENGE
6/1/12 - 6/30/12

5/5 FINISHED!


2. Happy Birthday! Raine (June 18th ): Whispering Rock by Robyn Carr 6/5/12
4. Sixth Month: Hot Six by Janet Evanovich 6/12/12
5. Donut Day - June 1: Delicious by Susan Mallery 6/6/12
9. Helen Keller's Birthday - June 27: Me Before You by Jojo Moyes 6/21/12
10. Reader's Choice : La Belle Saison by Patricia Atkinson 6/3/12

Whispering Rock (Virgin River, #3) by Robyn CarrHot Six (Stephanie Plum, #6) by Janet EvanovichDelicious (Buchanans, #1) by Susan MalleryMe Before You by Jojo MoyesLa Belle Saison by Patricia Atkinson



message 214: by Bookchaser (new)

Bookchaser | 2022 comments Congratulations Pam!


message 215: by Bookchaser (new)

Bookchaser | 2022 comments 2012 June Monthly Challenge

8/10 Completed


01. “J" is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf. To change up your choices a bit, this month choose a June birthday celebrant whose name/nickname starts with the letter before your initial in the alphabet. If no one has that letter, choose someone with the closest letter to it alphabetically, just not your letter.
Happy Birthday Angie! (June 17)
Obsession Untamed by Pamela Palmer 06/07/12
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Greece. OR/ Greece is well known for its beautiful beaches, fabulous art, and the Greek Gods – read a book that has beaches, art or Greek mythology as a significant element.
Scoundrel by Zoë Archer 06/10/12
04. Sixth Month: Read a book that is the sixth in a series, has six words in the title or has the number six in the title.
Darkfire Kiss by Deborah Cooke
05. Donut Day (June 1); Chocolate Ice Cream Day (June 7); National Jelly-filled Donut Day (June 8); Peanut Butter Cookie Day (June 12); Fudge Day (June 16): Read a book in which cooking/baking is an important part of the book, that takes place in a bakery or restaurant, or whose main character is a dentist!
Falling For Gracie by Susan Mallery 06/03/12
06. Repeat Day (June3!) Repeat Day (June 3!): Read a book about twins, in which a word is repeated in the title, or reread an old favorite
The Perfect Waltz by Anne Gracie 06/20/12
07. Father's Day (June 17) : Read a book involving a single father, written from the male perspective or the presence or lack of father is a significant part of the story.
Harbor Lights by Sherryl Woods 06/14/12
08. First Day of Summer (June 21): Read a book about a summer love or that takes place during the summer.
Summer Days by Susan Mallery 06/22/12
09. Helen Keller's Birthday (June 27): Read a book with a main character that has a handicap of some sort (blindness, in a wheelchair, mutism, etc.), or has overcome an accident or other traumatic event.
Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros 06/13/12
10. Reader's Choice:
Just Over the Mountain by Robyn Carr 06/11/12



Running Hot (Arcane Society, # 5) by Jayne Ann KrentzXXXObsession Untamed (Feral Warriors, #2) by Pamela PalmerScoundrel (The Blades of the Rose, #2) by Zoe ArcherXXXDarkfire Kiss (Dragonfire, #6) by Deborah CookeXXXFalling For Gracie (Los Lobos, #2) by Susan MalleryThe Perfect Waltz (The Merridew Sisters, #2) by Anne GracieHarbor Lights (Chesapeake Shores, #3) by Sherryl WoodsSummer Days (Fool's Gold, #7) by Susan MalleryYours Until Dawn by Teresa MedeirosJust Over the Mountain (Grace Valley Trilogy, #2) by Robyn Carr



message 216: by Susan (new)

Susan (scoutmomskf) | 1844 comments 8/10



1. “J" is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Impossible to Resist by Janice Maynard Impossible to Resist - Janice Maynard (HD #2164 - June 2012) 06/01/2012 (Janice)

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf. To change up your choices a bit, this month choose a June birthday celebrant whose name/nickname starts with the letter before your initial in the alphabet. If no one has the that letter, choose someone with the closest letter to it alphabetically, just not your letter. RRRC June Birthday List
And One Last Thing ... by Molly Harper And One Last Thing - Molly Harper (Gallery Press - Aug2010) 06/03/2012 (Rena)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Greece. OR/ Greece is well known for its beautiful beaches, fabulous art, and the Greek Gods – read a book that has beaches, art or Greek mythology as a significant element.
The Texas Rancher's Vow & Found One Baby The Texas Rancher's Vow\Found One Baby by Cathy Gillen Thacker The Texas Rancher's Vow - Cathy Gillen Thacker (HAR #1412 - July 2012) 06/20/2012 (art/sculpture)

4. Sixth Month: Read a book that is the sixth in a series, has six words in the title or has the number six in the title.
Fortune's Perfect Match by Allison Leigh Fortune's Perfect Match - Allison Leigh (HSE #2191 - June 2012) 06/07/2012 (sixth in series)

5. Donut Day - June 1; Chocolate Ice Cream Day - June 7; National Jelly-filled Donut Day June 8; Peanut Butter Cookie Day - June 12; Fudge Day - June 16: Read a book in which cooking/baking is an important part of the book, that takes place in a bakery or restaurant, or whose main character is a dentist!

6. Repeat Day - June3! Repeat Day - June 3! Read a book about twins, in which a word is repeated in the title, or reread an old favorite
Thunder Horse Heritage by Elle James Thunder Horse Heritage - Elle James (HI #1357 - June 2012) 06/13/2012 (twin)

7. Father's Day - June 17: Read a book involving a single father, written from the male perspective or the presence or lack of father is a significant part of the story.
The Renegade Cowboy Returns & Texas Lullaby The Renegade Cowboy Returns\Texas Lullaby by Tina Leonard The Renegade Cowboy Returns - Tina Leonard (HAR #1411 - July 2012) 06/04/2012 (single father)

8. First Day of Summer - June 21: Read a book about a summer love, that takes place during the summer.

9. Helen Keller's Birthday - June 27:Read a book with a main character that has a handicap of some sort (blindness, in a wheelchair, mutism, etc.), or has overcome an accident or other traumatic event.
Death of a Beauty Queen by Mallory Kane Death of a Beauty Queen - Mallory Kane (HI #1356 - June 2012) 06/15/2012 (amnesia after attempted murder)

10. Reader's Choice
The Wrangler by Lindsay McKenna The Wrangler - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - June 2012) 06/22/2012


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


message 217: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments Skandia!


message 218: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments June 2012 Monthly Reading Challenge
4/5 Completed

1. 'J'une
Promise of the Rose Brenda Joyce

2. Kristi!
Heart of the Sea Nora Roberts 6/12

5. Yummy Days
Delicious Susan Mallery

8. Summer
Unleashed Cherrie Lynn 6/4

9. Helen Keller
Keegan's Lady Catherine Anderson 6/20

10. My Choice
The True Love Wedding Dress Anthology 6/22

Promise of the Rose by Brenda Joyce Heart of the Sea (Gallaghers of Ardmore / Irish Trilogy, #3) by Nora Roberts Delicious (Buchanans, #1) by Susan Mallery Unleashed (Ross Siblings, #1) by Cherrie Lynn Keegan's Lady  by Catherine Anderson The True Love Wedding Dress (Includes Coulters Historical #2) by Catherine Anderson


Still have to decide on my final 5. So many books to choose from. List subject to change at any time.


message 219: by Bookchaser (new)

Bookchaser | 2022 comments 2012 June Monthly Challenge

9/10 Completed


01. “J" is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz 06/23/12
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf. To change up your choices a bit, this month choose a June birthday celebrant whose name/nickname starts with the letter before your initial in the alphabet. If no one has that letter, choose someone with the closest letter to it alphabetically, just not your letter.
Happy Birthday Angie! (June 17)
Obsession Untamed by Pamela Palmer 06/07/12
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Greece. OR/ Greece is well known for its beautiful beaches, fabulous art, and the Greek Gods – read a book that has beaches, art or Greek mythology as a significant element.
Scoundrel by Zoë Archer 06/10/12
04. Sixth Month: Read a book that is the sixth in a series, has six words in the title or has the number six in the title.
Darkfire Kiss by Deborah Cooke
05. Donut Day (June 1); Chocolate Ice Cream Day (June 7); National Jelly-filled Donut Day (June 8); Peanut Butter Cookie Day (June 12); Fudge Day (June 16): Read a book in which cooking/baking is an important part of the book, that takes place in a bakery or restaurant, or whose main character is a dentist!
Falling For Gracie by Susan Mallery 06/03/12
06. Repeat Day (June3!) Repeat Day (June 3!): Read a book about twins, in which a word is repeated in the title, or reread an old favorite
The Perfect Waltz by Anne Gracie 06/20/12
07. Father's Day (June 17) : Read a book involving a single father, written from the male perspective or the presence or lack of father is a significant part of the story.
Harbor Lights by Sherryl Woods 06/14/12
08. First Day of Summer (June 21): Read a book about a summer love or that takes place during the summer.
Summer Days by Susan Mallery 06/22/12
09. Helen Keller's Birthday (June 27): Read a book with a main character that has a handicap of some sort (blindness, in a wheelchair, mutism, etc.), or has overcome an accident or other traumatic event.
Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros 06/13/12
10. Reader's Choice:
Just Over the Mountain by Robyn Carr 06/11/12



Running Hot (Arcane Society, # 5) by Jayne Ann KrentzObsession Untamed (Feral Warriors, #2) by Pamela PalmerScoundrel (The Blades of the Rose, #2) by Zoe ArcherXXXDarkfire Kiss (Dragonfire, #6) by Deborah CookeXXXFalling For Gracie (Los Lobos, #2) by Susan MalleryThe Perfect Waltz (The Merridew Sisters, #2) by Anne GracieHarbor Lights (Chesapeake Shores, #3) by Sherryl WoodsSummer Days (Fool's Gold, #7) by Susan MalleryYours Until Dawn by Teresa MedeirosJust Over the Mountain (Grace Valley Trilogy, #2) by Robyn Carr



Anna's Herding Cats (herdingcats-burningsoup) Woohoo! All done :) 10/10 finished!

1. “J" is for June: Because of You by Jessica Scott [6/17]
2. Happy Birthday! (Grace): Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis [6/10]
3. Geography-Greece:Atlantis Unmasked by Alyssa Day [6/9]
4. Sixth Month: How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks [6/23]
5. Donut Day -Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr [6/5]
6. Repeat Day (heroine is a twin) - Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon [6/19]
7. Father's Day: The Man Within by Lora Leigh [6/12]
8. First Day of Summer: The Immortal Highlander by KMM [6/15]
9. Helen Keller's Birthday (traumatic event): Whispering Rock by Robyn Carr [6/6]
10. Reader's Choice:A Virgin River Christmas by Robyn Carr [6/7]

Because of You (Coming Home #1) by Jessica Scott Lucky in Love (Lucky Harbor, #4) by Jill Shalvis Atlantis Unmasked (Warriors of Poseidon, #4) by Alyssa Day How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire (Love at Stake, #1) by Kerrelyn Sparks Shelter Mountain (Virgin River, #2) by Robyn Carr Night Pleasures (Dark-Hunter, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon The Man Within (Breeds, #2; Feline Breeds, #2) by Lora Leigh The Immortal Highlander (Highlander, #6) by Karen Marie Moning Whispering Rock (Virgin River, #3) by Robyn Carr A Virgin River Christmas (Virgin River, #4) by Robyn Carr


message 221: by Lauren (last edited Jun 23, 2012 04:36AM) (new)

Lauren (laurenjberman) Complete: 7/8

1. June - Justice by Karen Robards (June 5) 3.5★'s
2. Happy Birthday Susinok - It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas (June 3) 5★'s
3. Greece - The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter (June 22) 4★'s
4. 6th in Series - Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh (June 9) 5★'s
5. Father's Day - A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James (June 14) 4★'s
6. Summer - Never Too Hot by Bella Andre
7. Hellen Keller (heroine has OCD)- Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole (June 12) 4★'s
8. Reader's Choice - Nothing Personal by Jaci Burton - (June 2) 3★'s


message 222: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments Herding Cats!


Anna's Herding Cats (herdingcats-burningsoup) Aw thanks that's too cute. How did you do that Katharina?


message 224: by Lacy (new)

Lacy (lacy_stewart) | 1966 comments Congrats to the finished readers!


message 225: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Skandia & Herding Cats!!


message 226: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments Herding Cats wrote: "Aw thanks that's too cute. How did you do that Katharina?"
I just find them online.
This one goes great with your screen name, doesn't it?


message 227: by Barbara ★ (new)

Barbara ★ | 3901 comments READ: 2/9


1. “J”: Jeri Smith-Ready - Eyes Of Crow
2. Happy Bday (Angie): You're So Vein - Christine Warren
3. Geography:Greece: The Huntress And The Sphinx - Ru Emerson (set in Greece)
✔4. Sixth Month: Bum Steer - Nancy Pickard (Jenny Cain #6) 6/5
5. Donut Day: SKIP (I'm dieting and don't even want to think about donuts!)
6. Repeat Day: Hard To Handle - Lori Foster
7. Father’s Day: The Demon's Lexicon - Sarah Rees Brennan (male POV)
8. First Day of Summer: Never Too Hot - Bella Andre (set in summertime)
✔9. Helen Keller’s Bday: Move Heaven and Earth - Christina Dodd (hero is paralyzed) 6/22
10. Choice: Ravenous - V.K. Forrest
Eyes Of Crow (Aspect of Crow, #1) by Jeri Smith-ReadyYou're So Vein (The Others, #7) by Christine WarrenThe Huntress And The Sphinx (Xena, Warrior Princess Ser.) by Ru EmersonBum Steer (Jenny Cain, #6) by Nancy PickardHard To Handle (SBC Fighters, #3) by Lori FosterThe Demon's Lexicon (The Demon's Lexicon Trilogy, #1) by Sarah Rees BrennanNever Too Hot (Hot Shots Men of Fire, #3) by Bella AndreMove Heaven and Earth  by Christina DoddRavenous (Clare Point, #4) by V.K. Forrest




message 228: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments Judy!


Turtlecollector Dennis | 195 comments Found more books that will fit so increased my list to 8.

Timeframe: June 2012
Completed: 7/8


1. What Doesn't Kill You by Iris Johansen 6/6/12 3♥
2. Julie: The Summer Garden by Sherryl Woods 6/17/12 4♥
4. Double Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
6. Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese 6/12/12 3♥
7. One Step Away by Sherryl Woods 6/10/12 3♥
8. There Goes the Bride by Lori Wilde 6/1/12 3♥
9. Honeysuckle Summer by Sherryl Woods 6/10/12 4♥
10. Guilt by Degrees: A Novel by Marcia Clark 6/2/12 4♥


message 230: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Judy!


message 231: by Erin (new)

Erin (erin-b) RRRC June Monthly Challenge

Read: 7/7 Finished!!

1. J is for June: Possession in Death (In Death, #31.5) by J.D. Robb 6/23/12
2. Happy Birthday, Dedria!: The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts 6/8/12
3. Geography-Greece: The Guardian by Sherrilyn Kenyon 6/4/12
5. Donut Day: Cover of Night by Linda Howard 6/11/12
6. Repeat Day: Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh 6/12/12
9. Helen Keller's Birthday: Treachery in Death by J.D. Robb 6/6/12
10. Reader's Choice: Midnight's Daughter 6/23/12

Possession in Death (In Death, #31.5)  by J.D. Robb The Last Boyfriend (Inn BoonsBoro, #2) by Nora Roberts The Guardian (Dark-Hunter, #21; Dream-Hunter, #5) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Cover of Night by Linda Howard Archangel's Kiss (Guild Hunter, #2) by Nalini Singh Treachery in Death (In Death, #32) by J.D. Robb Midnight's Daughter (Dorina Basarab, #1) by Karen Chance



message 232: by Susan (new)

Susan (scoutmomskf) | 1844 comments 9/10



1. “J" is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Impossible to Resist by Janice Maynard Impossible to Resist - Janice Maynard (HD #2164 - June 2012) 06/01/2012 (Janice)

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf. To change up your choices a bit, this month choose a June birthday celebrant whose name/nickname starts with the letter before your initial in the alphabet. If no one has the that letter, choose someone with the closest letter to it alphabetically, just not your letter. RRRC June Birthday List
And One Last Thing ... by Molly Harper And One Last Thing - Molly Harper (Gallery Press - Aug2010) 06/03/2012 (Rena)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Greece. OR/ Greece is well known for its beautiful beaches, fabulous art, and the Greek Gods – read a book that has beaches, art or Greek mythology as a significant element.
The Texas Rancher's Vow & Found One Baby The Texas Rancher's Vow\Found One Baby by Cathy Gillen Thacker The Texas Rancher's Vow - Cathy Gillen Thacker (HAR #1412 - July 2012) 06/20/2012 (art/sculpture)

4. Sixth Month: Read a book that is the sixth in a series, has six words in the title or has the number six in the title.
Fortune's Perfect Match by Allison Leigh Fortune's Perfect Match - Allison Leigh (HSE #2191 - June 2012) 06/07/2012 (sixth in series)

5. Donut Day - June 1; Chocolate Ice Cream Day - June 7; National Jelly-filled Donut Day June 8; Peanut Butter Cookie Day - June 12; Fudge Day - June 16: Read a book in which cooking/baking is an important part of the book, that takes place in a bakery or restaurant, or whose main character is a dentist!

6. Repeat Day - June3! Repeat Day - June 3! Read a book about twins, in which a word is repeated in the title, or reread an old favorite
Thunder Horse Heritage by Elle James Thunder Horse Heritage - Elle James (HI #1357 - June 2012) 06/13/2012 (twin)

7. Father's Day - June 17: Read a book involving a single father, written from the male perspective or the presence or lack of father is a significant part of the story.
The Renegade Cowboy Returns & Texas Lullaby The Renegade Cowboy Returns\Texas Lullaby by Tina Leonard The Renegade Cowboy Returns - Tina Leonard (HAR #1411 - July 2012) 06/04/2012 (single father)

8. First Day of Summer - June 21: Read a book about a summer love, that takes place during the summer.
Summer Days (Fool's Gold, #7) by Susan Mallery Summer Days - Susan Mallery (HQN - June 2012) 06/25/2012 (summer)

9. Helen Keller's Birthday - June 27:Read a book with a main character that has a handicap of some sort (blindness, in a wheelchair, mutism, etc.), or has overcome an accident or other traumatic event.
Death of a Beauty Queen by Mallory Kane Death of a Beauty Queen - Mallory Kane (HI #1356 - June 2012) 06/15/2012 (amnesia after attempted murder)

10. Reader's Choice
The Wrangler by Lindsay McKenna The Wrangler - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - June 2012) 06/22/2012


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


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Laurie 1. Jasper Fforde - One of Our Thursdays Is Missing 6/20 to 6/23
2. Jennifer Ashley - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (thanks Joelle) 6/11 to 6/13
3. Katie Macalister - It's All Greek to Me 6/1 to 6/2
4. Agatha Christie - The Mystery of the Blue Train 6/10 to 6/13
5. Nina Killham - How to Cook a Tart 6/10 to 6/11
6. Margaret George - The Memoirs Of Cleopatra 6/1 to 6/11
7. Ann Victoria Roberts - The Master's Tale 6/10 to 6/21
8. Shannon Hale - Midnight in Austenland 6/9 to 6/11
9. Karen Robards - Obsession 6/20 to 6/25
10. Sophie Kinsella - I've Got Your Number 6/13 to 6/15

Done.


message 234: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments Erin and Laurie!


message 235: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Erin & Laurie!!


message 236: by Erin (new)

Erin (erin-b) Thanks!


message 237: by Nicola (new)

Nicola | 649 comments Hooray Pam, Skandia, HerdingCats, Erin, Judy and Laurie!
One more week for the rest of us!!

I will be away on the 1st - I will update the stats when I return after the 5th. I will also post our overall stats, since we will be halfway through the year (WOW can't believe that)


message 238: by Nicola (new)

Nicola | 649 comments MountainKat wrote: "The July Challenge is posted HERE!!"

Yay thanks - now I know what books to take to the cottage with me!!


message 239: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments June 2012 Monthly Reading Challenge
5/5 Completed

2. Kristi!
Heart of the Sea Nora Roberts 6/12

5. Yummy Days
Delicious Susan Mallery 6/26

8. Summer
Unleashed Cherrie Lynn 6/4

9. Helen Keller
Keegan's Lady Catherine Anderson 6/20

10. My Choice
The True Love Wedding Dress Anthology 6/22

Heart of the Sea (Gallaghers of Ardmore / Irish Trilogy, #3) by Nora Roberts Delicious (Buchanans, #1) by Susan Mallery Unleashed (Ross Siblings, #1) by Cherrie Lynn Keegan's Lady  by Catherine Anderson The True Love Wedding Dress (Includes Coulters Historical #2) by Catherine Anderson



message 240: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Katharina!


message 241: by Barbara ★ (last edited Jun 26, 2012 04:13PM) (new)

Barbara ★ | 3901 comments READ: 6/9


1. “J”: Jeri Smith-Ready - Eyes Of Crow
2. Happy Bday (Angie): You're So Vein - Christine Warren
3. Geography:Greece: The Huntress And The Sphinx - Ru Emerson (set in Greece)
✔4. Sixth Month: Bum Steer - Nancy Pickard (Jenny Cain #6) 6/5
5. Donut Day: SKIP (I'm dieting and don't even want to think about donuts!)
✔6. Repeat Day: Sahara - Clive Cussler 6/5
✔7. Father’s Day: Death Masks - Jim Butcher (male POV) 6/21
✔8. First Day of Summer: Never Too Hot - Bella Andre (set in summertime) 6/26
✔9. Helen Keller’s Bday: Move Heaven and Earth - Christina Dodd (hero is paralyzed) 6/22
✔10. Choice: Ravenous - V.K. Forrest 6/26
Eyes Of Crow (Aspect of Crow, #1) by Jeri Smith-ReadyYou're So Vein (The Others, #7) by Christine WarrenThe Huntress And The Sphinx (Xena, Warrior Princess Ser.) by Ru EmersonBum Steer (Jenny Cain, #6) by Nancy PickardSahara (Dirk Pitt, #11) by Clive CusslerDeath Masks (The Dresden Files, #5) by Jim ButcherNever Too Hot (Hot Shots Men of Fire, #3) by Bella AndreMove Heaven and Earth  by Christina DoddRavenous (Clare Point, #4) by V.K. Forrest




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Pam (txpam) | 142 comments Thank you....I loved the cheerleading cat and mouse!


message 243: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments 2012 June Monthly Challenge
Duration June 1~June 30, 2012
10/10 Read ALL DONE!!!


1. "J" is for...: Jennifer Turner ~ Eternal Seduction 6/12 ✯✯✯✯
2. Happy Birthday Ori!: Wicked : The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West 6/15 ✯✯✯
3. Gods, Gyros & Blue Waters: Seduce Me by Robyn DeHart 6/10 ✯✯½
4. Seis, Sechs, Roku, Six: A Little Harmless Submission by Melissa Schroeder 6/6 ✯✯
5. Stuff Yourself w/ Sweets Month: Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick 6/16 ✯✯✯½
6. Repeat Day: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness 6/9 ✯✯✯✯✯
7. Father's Day!: Warrior's Cross by Abigail Roux 6/2 ✯✯✯✯
8. 1st Day of Summer: The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis 6/26 ✯✯✯✯
9. Helen Keller's B'day: Night Reigns by Dianne Duvall 6/17 ✯✯✯✯
10. Thanks for Pick Dawn!: And One Last Thing ... by Molly Harper 6/3 ✯✯✯✯

Eternal Seduction (A Darkness Within Novel, #1) by Jennifer Turner Wicked The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (Wicked Years, #1) by Gregory Maguire Seduce Me (The Legend Hunters, #1) by Robyn DeHart A Little Harmless Submission (Harmless, #6) by Melissa Schroeder Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick A Discovery of Witches (All Souls Trilogy, #1) by Deborah Harkness Warrior's Cross by Abigail Roux The Sweetest Thing (Lucky Harbor, #2) by Jill Shalvis Night Reigns (Immortal Guardians, #2) by Dianne Duvall And One Last Thing ... by Molly Harper


message 244: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Penney!


message 245: by ~Leslie~ (new)

~Leslie~ (akareadingmachine) | 1934 comments Congratulations to all the finishers!! Hooray Hooray!!


Duration: 6/1/12 - 6/30/12

8/8


1. “J" is for June: Running Hot( Jayne Anne Krentz) 6/8/12 ****1/2 stars

2. Happy Birthday Kristi!Black Hills 6/5/12 **** stars

3. Geography: Villa Caramel 6/27/12 ** stars

4. Sixth Month: Only His(#6 in Fool's Gold series) 6/3/12 ***1/2 stars

6. Repeat Day - Beyond the Highland Mist 6/11/12 **** stars

7. Father's Day - Noah(male perspective) 6/24/12 ***** stars

9. Helen Keller's Birthday - Conspiracy in Death(Eve has PTSD) 6/20/12 ***** stars

10. Reader's ChoiceThe Saint 6/4/12 ****1/2 stars

Running Hot (Arcane Society, # 5) by Jayne Ann KrentzBlack Hills by Nora RobertsVilla Caramel by Susanne O'LearyOnly His (Fool's Gold, #6) by Susan MalleryBeyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1) by Karen Marie MoningNoah (Nightwalkers, #5) by Jacquelyn FrankConspiracy in Death (In Death, #8) by J.D. RobbThe Saint (Highland Guard, #5) by Monica McCarty




message 246: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments Thanks Sandra


message 247: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments Penney and Leslie!


message 248: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24338 comments Read: 8/8

1. "J" is for June - After Dark √ 25 Jun
3. Greek (Art) - Catch Me If You Can √ 6 Jun
4. 6! - Maybe With a Chance of Certainty √ 2 Jun
5. Donuts (yum) - Sweet Talk √ 20 Jun
7. Father's Day - Not Knowing Jack √ 13 Jun
8. First day of summer - Timing √ 10 Jun
9. Helen Keller - Out in the Field √ 5 Jun
10. Me time - The Epic Love Story of Doug and Stephen √ 7 Jun


message 249: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24338 comments Congrats to all the finishers!!


message 250: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments Jane!


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