Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion
Thank you!
June 2012 Monthly Reading Challenge3/5 Completed
1. 'J'une Promise of the Rose Brenda Joyce
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Kristi! Heart of the Sea Nora Roberts 6/125. 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

Still have to decide on my final 5. So many books to choose from. List subject to change at any time.
7/101. “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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
RRRC June 2012 Monthly Challenge4/5 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 ★★★★
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
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:
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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
RRRC JUNE MONTHLY CHALLENGE6/1/12 - 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




2012 June Monthly Challenge8/10 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)
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.
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!
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
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.
08. First Day of Summer (June 21): Read a book about a summer love or that takes place during the summer.
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.
10. Reader's Choice:
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8/101. “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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Mallory Kane (HI #1356 - June 2012) 06/15/2012 (amnesia after attempted murder)10. Reader's Choice
The Wrangler - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - June 2012) 06/22/2012My reviews can be found here Susan's 2012 Reading List as well as on my goodreads page
June 2012 Monthly Reading Challenge4/5 Completed
1. 'J'une Promise of the Rose Brenda Joyce
2.
Kristi! Heart of the Sea Nora Roberts 6/125. 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
Still have to decide on my final 5. So many books to choose from. List subject to change at any time.
2012 June Monthly Challenge9/10 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'.
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)
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.
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!
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
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.
08. First Day of Summer (June 21): Read a book about a summer love or that takes place during the summer.
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.
10. Reader's Choice:


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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]
Complete: 7/81. 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
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?
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








Found more books that will fit so increased my list to 8.Timeframe: June 2012
Completed: 7/8
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RRRC June Monthly ChallengeRead: 7/7 Finished!!
9/101. “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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Mallory Kane (HI #1356 - June 2012) 06/15/2012 (amnesia after attempted murder)10. Reader's Choice
The Wrangler - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - June 2012) 06/22/2012My reviews can be found here Susan's 2012 Reading List as well as on my goodreads page
1. Jasper Fforde - One of Our Thursdays Is Missing 6/20 to 6/232. 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.
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)
MountainKat wrote: "The July Challenge is posted HERE!!"Yay thanks - now I know what books to take to the cottage with me!!
June 2012 Monthly Reading Challenge5/5 Completed
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Kristi! Heart of the Sea Nora Roberts 6/125. 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
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








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!:
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







Read: 8/81. "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
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