Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

January Monthly Challenge


1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE
APHRODITE was the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty. During the Trojan War, Aphrodite fought on the side of Paris. Aphrodite and her son Eros (Cupid) teamed up to cause Zeus to fall in love with a human named Europa.
Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Read one book written by Lauren Blakely or any author with her first or last name. Link to Lauren Blakely's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Fun Facts about Lauren:
* Lauren Blakely lives in California
* Her novels are plotted out while walking her dogs
* She is a New York Times best selling author of contemporary romance
* Her latest release The V Card was co-authored with Lili Valente

You may also read:
* a book set in California, or by an author who is from California
* any book with a dog in the storyline or cover
* a book shelved as Contemporary Romance
* a book co-written with another author

4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ naturally following on from 31 Dec celebrations!!
Read a book where an MC has an addiction or gets drunk, or a book with a celebration in the storyline (eg wedding, 4th July, New Years etc)

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'.

6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body or a book with a detective in the storyline or a mystery book.

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a PNR or Fantasy book, or a book with a character who could be termed 'a dragon' (intimidating, gets aggressive quickly, metaphorically breathes fire, etc)

8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book that is outside your normal reading range, a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white.

9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips), or read a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover.

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


You can choose any number of categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

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

Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating; you may update your original challenge as or go or repost if you choose.

Happy Reading!!

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2018 January Monthly Challenge


0/10 Completed


01. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Just A Taste by Deirdre Martin
OR
Just In Time by Addison Fox
OR
Fool for Love by Eloisa James
02. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE: Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline.
Shooting Star by Colby Hodge
OR
Courting Carolina by Janet Chapman
OR
The Best of Me by Elisabeth Barrett
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Lauren Blakely: Read one book written by Lauren Blakely or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read: a book set in California, or by an author who is from California, any book with a dog in the storyline or on the cover, a book shelved as Contemporary Romance, or a book co-written with another author.
No One Like You by Kate Angell
OR
Put a Ring On It by Beth Kendrick
OR
Barking Up the Wrong Tree by Jenn McKinlay
04. National Hangover Day (January 1): Read a book where an MC has an addiction or gets drunk, or a book with a celebration in the storyline (eg wedding, 4th July, New Years etc).
Final Lap by Erin McCarthy
OR
Merry Ex-Mas by Sheila Roberts
OR

05. Cuddle Up Day (January 6): Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'.
Homecoming by Shannon Stacey
OR
Lost Heart by Robin D. Owens
06. Male Watcher's Day (January 8): Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body or a book with a detective in the storyline or a mystery book.
Heart Sight by Robin D. Owens
OR
Untamed by Pamela Clare
OR
The Rock by Monica McCarty
OR
Tempted by Elisabeth Naughton
07. Appreciate a Dragon Day (January 16): Read a PNR or Fantasy book, or a book with a character who could be termed 'a dragon' (intimidating, gets aggressive quickly, metaphorically breathes fire, etc).
Firestorm Forever by Deborah Cooke
OR
Her Fierce Warrior by Paige Tyler
OR

08. Opposite Day (January 25): Read a book that is outside your normal reading range, a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white.
Claimed by the Highlander by Julianne MacLean
OR
Then Came You by Lisa Kleypas
OR
The Laird by Juliana Garnett
OR
Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb
09. National Cornchip Day (January 29): Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips), or read a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover.
Whisper's Edge by LuAnn McLane
OR
Illusion Town by Jayne Castle
OR
Real Men Will by Victoria Dahl
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Delicious by Adrianne Lee



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January Monthly Challenge
Read: 10/10

1. 'J' is for January: Just One Night, Part 1, Elle Casey ★★★★ 1/6
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE: The Boss, Lexi Timms ★★★ 1/5
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - CR: Megan's Mate, Nora Roberts ★★★★ 1/10
4. National Hangover Day-MC gets drunk: Can You Keep a Secret? ★★★ 1/4
5. Cuddle Up Day: Just One Night, Part 4, Elle Casey ★★★★ 1/9
6. Male Watcher's Day: Just One Night, Part 3, Elle Casey ★★★★★ 1/8
7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - scarey monster gets mad quickly: The Haunted Mask, R.L. Stine ★★★ 1/6
8. Opposite Day: Just One Night, Part 2, Elle Casey ★★★★ 1/7
9. National Cornchip Day-blue cover: If Not For Thee, Amber Lynn Perry ★★★ 1/5
10. Reader's Choice: Just One Night, Part 5, ★★★★ 1/9

January Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✔ 1. 'J' is for January: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

Trial by Fire by Jo Davis - 04/01/2018

✔ 2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome

Line of Fire by Jo Davis - 06/01/2018

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Read a book shelved as Contemporary Romance

The Wife He Couldn't Forget by Yvonne Lindsay - 01/01/2018

✔ 4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ naturally following on from 31 Dec celebrations!!
Read a book where an MC has an addiction

Kissing with Fangs by Ashlyn Chase - 09/01/2018

✔ 5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with two people touching

Flirting Under a Full Moon by Ashlyn Chase - 08/01/2018

✔ 6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body

Under Fire by Jo Davis - 05/01/2018

✔ 7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a PNR or Fantasy book, or a book with a character who could be termed 'a dragon' (intimidating, gets aggressive quickly, metaphorically breathes fire, etc)

How to Date a Dragon by Ashlyn Chase - 08/01/2018

✔ 8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book with a cover that is mainly black and white.

Sweet Revenge by Nora Roberts - 07/01/2018

✔ 9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book with the colour blue on the cover.

Hidden Fire by Jo Davis - 05/01/2018

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

Reckless by Amanda Quick - 02/01/2018

January Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book whose author's first name starts with 'J'.
His Cowboy Heart Jennifer Ryan 1/3/18

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE
Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome.
Menage A Cowboy Jenny Klaire 1/4/18

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely:
Full Package Lauren Blakely 1/12/18

4. National Hangover Day - January 1
Read a book with a celebration in the storyline.
(4th July, Fall Festival)
Lilac Lane Sherryl Woods 1/3/18

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'.
The Girl From Ballymor Kathleen McGurl 1/12/18

6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body.
Tap Left A. Zavarelli 1/8/18

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a Fantasy
The Curse of Tenth Grave Darynda Jones 1/20/18

8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book with a cover that is mainly black and white.
Crown Jewels Ella James 1/25/18

9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book with the colour blue on the cover.
The Escape David Baldacci 1/7/18

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Why Did You Lie? Yrsa Sigurðardóttir 1/10/18

I’m in ... will post when I’m not on my phone!

January Monthly Challenge

9/10


✔️1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J' ~ Singularity ~ Joe Hart ~ 1/31/18

✔️2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE
APHRODITE was the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty. During the Trojan War, Aphrodite fought on the side of Paris. Aphrodite and her son Eros (Cupid) teamed up to cause Zeus to fall in love with a human named Europa.
Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline ~ The House on Main Street ~ 1\1\18

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Read one book written by Lauren Blakely or any author with her first or last name. Link to Lauren Blakely's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... ~ Every Breath You Take ~ co-authors, Mary Higgins Clark/Alafair Burke ~ 1/18/18

✔️4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ naturally following on from 31 Dec celebrations!!
Read a book where an MC has an addiction or gets drunk, or a book with a celebration in the storyline ~ Fakers ~ 1/5/18

✔️5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies’ ~ Something Simple ~ 1/20/18

✔️6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body or a book with a detective in the storyline or a mystery book ~ Hello Again ~ 1/17/18

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a PNR or Fantasy book, or a book with a character who could be termed 'a dragon' (intimidating, gets aggressive quickly, metaphorically breathes fire, etc)

✔️8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book that is outside your normal reading range, a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white ~ No Angel ~ Black/White ~ 1/30/18

✔️9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips), or read a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover ~ The Sixes ~ 1/26/18

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice ~ Open Season 1/28/18

January Monthly Challenge
1 out of 10 finished

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE
APHRODITE was the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty. During the Trojan War, Aphrodite fought on the side of Paris. Aphrodite and her son Eros (Cupid) teamed up to cause Zeus to fall in love with a human named Europa.
Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline. The Curious Case of the Copper Corpse, Alan Bradley...01.04.2018

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Read one book written by Lauren Blakely or any author with her first or last name. Link to Lauren Blakely's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Fun Facts about Lauren:
* Lauren Blakely lives in California
* Her novels are plotted our while walking her dogs
* She is a New York Times best selling author of contemporary romance
* Her latest release The V Card was co-authored with Lili Valente

You may also read:
* a book set in California, or by an author who is from California
* any book with a dog in the storyline or cover
* a book shelved as Contemporary Romance
* a book co-written with another author

4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ naturally following on from 31 Dec celebrations!!
Read a book where an MC has an addiction or gets drunk, or a book with a celebration in the storyline (eg wedding, 4th July, New Years etc)

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'.

6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body or a book with a detective in the storyline or a mystery book.

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a PNR or Fantasy book, or a book with a character who could be termed 'a dragon' (intimidating, gets aggressive quickly, metaphorically breathes fire, etc)

8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book that is outside your normal reading range, a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white.

9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips), or read a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover.

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


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I'm in!

1. 'J' is for January - Mr. Match - J.A. Huss - 11 JAN
2. MC who is considered handsome - Fantasy in Death - J.D. Robb (Rourke) - 16 JAN
3. Featured Author - The V Card - Lauren Blakely - 5 JAN
4. a celebration (Wedding) - Rescued by Love - Melissa Foster - 17 JAN
5. two people touching on the cover - Swept Into Love - Melissa Foster - 9 JAN
6. male model partially exposing his body - Ryan - Kate Hoffmann - 11 JAN
7. Fantasy book - Clockwork Angel - Cassandra Clare - 6 JAN
8. Enemies to Lovers - Mr. Corporate - J.A. Huss - 7 JAN
9. blue cover - Dance with Me - Lacey Silks - 2 JAN
10. Reader's Choice - Waste of Worth - Bethany-Kris - 16 JAN

🎉Happy New Reading Year🎊
Completed my challenge January 22 📖 10/10

1. 'J' is for January: Caress of Darkness (Dark Pleasures 0.5) J. Kenner • Read 01/11/18 2*
2. Aphrodite: Point of Retreat (Slammed 02) Colleen Hoover • Read 01/14/18 3*
3. (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Most Irresistible Guy • Read 01/14/18 4*
4. National Hangover Day: Celebrate birth! Planet Mail (Mail Call 01) Kate Pearce • Read 01/22/18 4*
5. Cuddle Up Day: A Private Duel with Agent Gunn (The Gentlemen of Scotland Yard 03) Jillian Stone • Read 01/04/18 4*
6.Male Watcher's Day: MC is FBI & secrets hidden in the dark Web Prince Charming CD Reiss • Read 01/08/18 4.5*
7. Appreciate a Dragon Day: PNR Find Me in Darkness (Dark Pleasures #1) Julie Kenner • Read 01/17/18 3*
8. Opposite Day: Finding Eden (Eden 02) Kelli Moon • Read 01/16/18 4*
9. National Cornchip Day: Bond with Me (Fallen 01) Anne Marsh • Read 01/20/18 3.5*
10. Reader's Choice: Warlord's Destiny Delilah Devlin • Read 01/23/18 4.5*

I'm in!

10/10... Completed January 31

1. 'J' is for January: Jackaby by William Ritter January 26, 3.75 stars

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses: Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout January 25, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge: Contemporary Romance: A Cowboy Comes Home by Barbara Dunlop January 28, 4 stars

4. National Hangover Day: Identical by Ellen Hopkins January 21, 5 stars

5. Cuddle Up Day: The Bachelor's Stand-In Wife by Susan Crosby January 22, 5 stars

6. Male Watcher's Day: Brave the Wild Wind by Johanna Lindsey January 31, 5 stars

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlister

8. Opposite Day - January 25: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne January 10, 3.75 stars

9. National Cornchip Day: The Girl With All the Gifts: Extended Free Preview by M.R. Carey January 19, 4 stars

10. Reader's Choice: Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple January 4, 3.75 stars

I'm in!

2018 January Monthly Challenge

10/10 completed

✓ 'J' is for January: Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis (02/01) ★★★★

✓ Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE: Keepsake by Sarina Bowen (14/01) ★★★

✓ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Hard Wood by Lauren Blakely (04/01) ★★★

✓ National Hangover Day - January 1: The Wedding Trap by Adrienne Bell (15/01) ★★
✓ Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Unfixable by Tessa Bailey (09/01) ★★★

✓ Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Most Likely To Score by Lauren Blakely (13/01) ★★★★

✓ Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh (11/01) ★★★

✓ Opposite Day - January 25: Bad Habit by Charleigh Rose (08/01) ★★★

✓ National Cornchip Day - January 29: Feel the Heat by Kate Meader (07/01) ★★★

✓ Reader's Choice: Worked Up by Tessa Bailey (01/01) ★★★★

10/10

1. 'J' is for January. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J': Seven Minutes in Heaven (Eloisa James) 9/1

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses – APHRODITE. Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome: Beyond the Highland Mist 2/1 (they both are)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely. Read one book written by Lauren Blakely: Sweet Sinful Nights 4/1

4. National Hangover Day - January 1. Read a book with a celebration in the storyline (wedding): Wedlocked 11/1

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6. Read a book with two people touching on the cover: The Serpent Prince 6/1

6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8. Read a book with a cover male model exposing his body: The Goal 7/1

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16. Read a PNR book: Blaze of Memory 14/1

8. Opposite Day - January 25. Read a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope: Haunted by the King of Death 3/1

9. National Cornchip Day - January 29. Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with: The Duchess Deal 10/1

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: Til Death Do Us Trope 14/1

2018 January Monthly Challenge

DONE!
10/10 Completed

✔1. 'J' is for January: Jaded Hearts by Harper Sloan ★★★★ January 18
✔2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE: Rescuing the Bad Boy by Jessica Lemmon ★★★★ January 2
✔3. 3. Featured Author Challenge - Lauren Blakely: Well Hung by Lauren Blakely ★★★★ January 8
✔4. National Hangover Day: Addicted to You by Krista Ritchie ★★★★ January 16
✔5. Cuddle Up Day: Bodyguard Reunion by Beverly Long ★★★★★ January 10
✔6. Male Watcher's Day: One More Shot by Victoria Denault ★★★ January 16
✔7. Appreciate a Dragon Day: Curiosity Thrilled the Cat by Sofie Kelly ★★★ January 4
✔8. Opposite Day: Anything You Can Do by R.S. Grey ★★★★ January 12
✔9. National Cornchip Day: Caught by You by Jennifer Bernard ★★★★ January 11
✔10. Reader's Choice: Back in the Game by Lori Wilde ★★★★ January 13

January Challenge

READ: 9/8

✔1. 'J' is for January: Just a Hint - Clint - Lori Foster 1/27

✔2. Aphrodite: When Darkness Ends - Alexandra Ivy 1/13

✔3. (FAC) author: Murder on the Aloha Express - Sally Smith/Jean Steffins 1/11

✔5. Cuddle Up Day: My Lord Vampire - Alexandra Ivy 1/22

✔6. Male Watcher's Day: The Goblin King - Shona Husk 1/11

✔7. Appreciate a Dragon Day: Violca's Dragon - Leilani Love 1/27

✔8. Opposite Day: The White Mary - Kira Salak (not my kinda book) 1/18

✔9. National Cornchip Day: Seven Stones to Stand or Fall - Diana Gabaldon (wanting to get back to the Outlander world) 1/14

✔10. Reader's Choice: Lucifer - Ava Martell 1/8



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

9/10!!!!

✔1. 'J' is for January:
What You Need★★★★

✔2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE
The Highland Commander★★★★

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3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Contemporary
Down Home Cowboy★★★★

✔4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~
Idol★★★★★

✔5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6:
Hate to Want You ★★★★

✔6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8:
Play★★★★

✔7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16:
Changing the Game★★★

8. Opposite Day - January 25:
Hunting Prince Dracula

9. National Cornchip Day - January 29:
The Dancing Master

✔10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Midnight Pleasures with a Scoundrel ★★★★,
✔ Truth or Beard ★★★★

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DONE
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January Monthly Challenge

8/10

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

Pink lace and Stolen Hearts by JC Wallace (1/12)


2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline.

Ghost Planet by Sharon Lynn Fisher (1/16)


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely Read one book written by Lauren Blakely or any author with her first or last name. You may also read: a book set in California, or by an author who is from California, any book with a dog in the storyline or cover, a book shelved as Contemporary Romance, a book co-written with another author

Roomies by Christina Lauren (1/21)


4. National Hangover Day - January 1 Read a book where an MC has an addiction or gets drunk, or a book with a celebration in the storyline (eg wedding, 4th July, New Years etc)

Year One by Nora Roberts (1/15)


5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'.

Radio Silence by Alyssa Cole (1/29)


6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body or a book with a detective in the storyline or a mystery book.


7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a PNR or Fantasy book, or a book with a character who could be termed 'a dragon' (intimidating, gets aggressive quickly, metaphorically breathes fire, etc)


8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book that is outside your normal reading range, a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white.

Something About You by Julie James (1/28)


9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips), or read a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover.

Crashed on an Ice World by Anna Hackett (1/10)


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

Bound by Amelia Bishop (1/6)

January Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'
by Jill Shalvis, read Jan 11, ★★★1/2

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE
Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome
by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward, read Jan 20, ★★

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Read one book written by Lauren Blakely
by Lauren Blakely, read Jan 31, ★★★

4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ naturally following on from 31 Dec celebrations
Read a book with a celebration in the storyline
by Con Riley, read Jan 27, ★★★★★

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'
by Jennifer L. Armentrout, read Jan 25, ★★★

6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body
by Carmen Jenner, read Jan 06, ★★

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a PNR
by Annie Bellet, read Jan 20, ★★★★

8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope
by Santino Hassell, read Jan 06, ★★★★★

9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with
by Cordelia Kingsbridge, read Jan 24, ★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
by Riley Hart, Devon McCormack, read Jan 13, ★★★1/2

I'll shoot for all 10 and see how many I end up with.

January Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 1/1/18 to 1/31/18
10/10

1. 'J' is for January - Author's 1st name starts with J - Author Janet Evanovich - Tricky Twenty-Two - 1/7/18 ♥♥♥♥♥


2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses – APHRODITE - Child as a feature of the storyline - With This Christmas Ring by Manda Collins - 1/4/18 ♥♥♥♥

Merry delivers her friend’s child to the child’s father after her friend’s death.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely - Contemporary Romance - Hummingbird Lake by Emily March - 1/4/18 ♥♥♥♥

52 readers shelved this as Contemporary romance

4. National Hangover Day - January 1 - With a celebration in the storyline - Welcome Home for Christmas by Annie Rains - 1/5/18 ♥♥♥♥

Christmas

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6 - With two people touching - Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt - 1/10/18 ♥♥♥♥


6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8 - Detective in the storyline - The Reluctant Duchess by Sharon Cullen - 1/18/18 ♥♥♥♥


7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16 - PNR - Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews - 1/17/18 ♥♥♥♥♥


8. Opposite Day - January 25 - Outside your normal reading range - The Gatekeeper by Kathryn Smith - 1/9/18 ♥♥♥

Biography about FDR.

9. National Cornchip Day - January 29 - Blue on the cover - Rose Harbor in Bloom by Debbie Macomber - 1/13/18 ♥♥♥♥


10. Reader's Choice – Any book - Enquiry by Dick Francis - 1/2/18 ♥♥♥♥


****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 1/18/18*****

I'm in!

10/10

1. 'J' is for January: Author's first name starts with 'J': The Red Threads of Fortune - 1/10

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE: Handsome or beautiful MC.: One Snowy Night - 1/12

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: One Night With Her - 1/26


4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ celebration in story: Crime and Poetry - 1/20

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with two people touching: Sweet Little Lies -- 1/11

6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: mystery book: Cat Got Your Diamonds - 1/14

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: PNR/Fantansy: Sweep In Peace - 1/20

8. Opposite Day - January 25: book with black and white on the cover: A Song for Quiet - 1/14

9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Color blue on the cover: Clean Sweep -- 1/12

10. Reader's Choice: The Coincidence of Coconut Cake - 1/10


Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating; you may update your original challenge as or go or repost if you choose.

Happy Reading!!

January 2018 Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'. Caveman by Jo Raven, 3 stars, finished 1/23/18
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE
Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline. Alice In Chains by Adriana Arden, 3 stars, finished 1/11/18
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Read one book written by Lauren Blakely or any author with her first or last name. Sweet Sinful Nights by Lauren Blakely, 3 stars, finished 1/10/18
4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ naturally following on from 31 Dec celebrations!!
Read a book where an MC has an addiction or gets drunk, or a book with a celebration in the storyline (eg wedding, 4th July, New Years etc) Us by Sarina Bowen, 5 stars, finished 1/5/18
5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'. Harmless by Nicole Edwards, 5 stars, finished 1/16/18
6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body or a book with a detective in the storyline or a mystery book. Him by Sarina Bowen, 5 stars, finished 1/4/18
7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a PNR or Fantasy book, or a book with a character who could be termed 'a dragon' (intimidating, gets aggressive quickly, metaphorically breathes fire, etc) Jarek by Celia Kyle, 3 stars, finished 1/15/18
8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book that is outside your normal reading range, a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white. An Alpha's Kiss by Evelyn Glass, 3 stars, finished 1/13/18 (Enemy to lover)
9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips), or read a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover: Wait For Morning by Nicole Edwards, 3 stars, finished 1/21/18
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice: Infatuation by Nicole Edwards, 3 stars, finished 1/21/18

2018 January Monthly Challenge
10/10 Complete

✔︎ 1. 'J' is for January: When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn
🎧 January 31st, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔︎ 2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - Aphrodite: Red's Hot Cowboy by Carolyn Brown
🎧 January 16th, 2017 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2

✔︎ 3. Featured Author Challenge - Lauren Blakely: The Chocolate Cure by Roxanne Snopek
📖 January 30th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔︎ 4. January 1st - National Hangover Day: Happy New Year, Baby Fortune! by Leanne Banks
📖 January 22nd, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2

✔︎ 5. January 6th - Cuddle Up Day: Discovering Pride by Jill Sanders
🎧 January 22nd, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2

✔︎ 6. January 8th - Male Watcher's Day: Royally Matched by Emma Chase
🎧 January 8th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔︎ 7. January 16th - Appreciate a Dragon Day: The Forgotten by Heather Graham
🎧 January 28th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2

✔︎ 8. January 25th - Opposite Day: Ruthless by Anne Stuart
🎧 January 11th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔︎ 9. January 29th - National Corn Chip Day: One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean
🎧 January 5th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2

✔︎ 10. Reader's Choice: The Cat Who Turned On and Off by Lilian Jackson Braun
📖 January 7th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2

January Monthly Challenge


1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE
APHRODITE was the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty. During the Trojan War, Aphrodite fought on the side of Paris. Aphrodite and her son Eros (Cupid) teamed up to cause Zeus to fall in love with a human named Europa.
Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome - Desire After Dark Marie Force - 1/3


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Read one book written by Lauren Blakely or any author with her first or last name. Link to Lauren Blakely's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Fun Facts about Lauren:
* Lauren Blakely lives in California
* Her novels are plotted out while walking her dogs
* She is a New York Times best selling author of contemporary romance
* Her latest release The V Card was co-authored with Lili Valente - - The V Card Lauren Blakely - 1/27


You may also read:
* a book set in California, or by an author who is from California
* any book with a dog in the storyline or cover
* a book shelved as Contemporary Romance
* a book co-written with another author


4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ naturally following on from 31 Dec celebrations!!
Read a book where an MC gets drunk - T.L. Swan - 1/25

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover - Sinful Empire Meghan March - 1/7


6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a boowith a detective in the storyline or a mystery book. - Memory in Death J.D. Robb - 1/12


7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a Fantasy book - Heaven and Earth Nora Roberts - 1/20


8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book that is mainly black and white. - Defiant Queen Meghan March - 1/6


9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips) - Shattered Helen Hardt - 1/8


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. - Stanton Adore T.L. Swan - 1/17

January
Complete: 0/10

1. Under Fire by Jo Davis
2. Kissing Under the Mistletoe by Bella Andre
3. The Knocked up Plan by Lauren Blakely
4. Veil of Night by Linda Howard
5. A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
6. At the Stroke of Madness by Alex Kava
7. The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson
8. Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance by Barack Obama
9. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
10. Live to Tell by Lisa Gardner

Im in

. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with J.
or or other


2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE
APHRODITE was the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty. During the Trojan War, Aphrodite fought on the side of Paris. Aphrodite and her son Eros (Cupid) teamed up to cause Zeus to fall in love with a human named Europa.
Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline.

or other

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Read one book written by Lauren Blakely or any author with her first or last name. Link to Lauren Blakely's backlist-

Fun Facts about Lauren:
* Lauren Blakely lives in California
* Her novels are plotted out while walking her dogs
* She is a New York Times best selling author of contemporary romance
* Her latest release The V Card was co-authored with Lili Valente

You may also read:
* a book set in California, or by an author who is from California
* any book with a dog in the storyline or cover
* a book shelved as Contemporary Romance
* a book co-written with another author


4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ naturally following on from 31 Dec celebrations!!
Read a book where an MC has an addiction or gets drunk, or a book with a celebration in the storyline (eg wedding, 4th July, New Years etc)

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'.

or other

6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body or a book with a detective in the storyline or a mystery book.

or other

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a PNR or Fantasy book, or a book with a character who could be termed 'a dragon' (intimidating, gets aggressive quickly, metaphorically breathes fire, etc)
or other

8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book that is outside your normal reading range, a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white.

or or other


9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips), or read a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover.

- Currently reading


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

- finished 19/01/18 - 5 stars

January Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1 - 31 January

Read 10/10

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Jackson's Trust 1/31 ★★★

2. APHRODITE - Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline.
Worth the Fall 1/4 ★★★
3. Lauren Blakely: Read a book set in California or abook with a dog in the storyline or on the cover, or a Contemporary Romance, or a book co-written with another author
Two Feet Under 1/6 ★★★
4. National Hangover Day - Read a book where an MC has an addiction or gets drunk, or a book with a celebration in the storyline (eg wedding, 4th July, New Years etc)
Darkest Hour Before Dawn 1/8 ★★★★
5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'.
1/1 ★★★
6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body or a book with a detective in the storyline or a mystery book.
Secrets in Death 1/7 ★★★★
7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a PNR or Fantasy book
Baby, I'm Howling for You 1/17 ★★★
8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book that is outside your normal reading range, a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white.
1/1 ★★★★★
9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with or read a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover.
Undone By You 1/16 ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Two Man Station 1/21 ★★★

1. 'J' is for January: : Read a book or by an author's first or last name starts with 'J'. JH Croix -Burn So Bad 1.25

2. Aphrodite: Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline.
Ride Baby Ride by Vivian Arend 1.4
3. (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely:  Worth The Risk by Claudia Connor 1.2

4. National Hangover Day: Read a book where an MC has an addiction or gets drunk, or a book with a celebration in the storyline.- The Chrstmas Wedding Swap by Allyson Charles 1.3

5. Cuddle Up Day: Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'. Falling For Cade by Ra'chael Ohara 1.5

6. Male Watcher's Day: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body or a book with a detective in the storyline or a mystery book. The Librarian by Belle Wiinter 1.8

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day: Read a PNR or Fantasy book, or with a character who could be termed 'a dragon.' Daughter of Aphrodite by CM Owens 1.7

8. Opposite Day: Read a book that is outside your normal reading range, a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white. The Sizzle Saga by Sarah O Rourke 1.14 587 Pages

9. National Cornchip Day: Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with, or a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover. Thrown Down by Tessa Bailey 1.8

10. Reader's Choice:  Trouble Next Door by Stefanie Landon1.7

10/10 - finished Jan 25th


'J' is for January: Just A Little Bad - 1/25/18 - 3.5★
APHRODITE: Better Than Safe - 1/8/18 - 4.5★
(FAC) author - Contemporary Romance: Texas Gift - 1/8/18 - 5★
National Hangover Day: Christmas Outing - 1/5/18 - 4★
Cuddle Up Day: Defiance - 1/19/18 - 4★
Male Watcher's Day: The Cannibal King's Husband - 1/12/18 - 4★
Appreciate a Dragon Day: The Consumption of Magic 1/11/18 - 5★
Opposite Day: Kairos - 1/24/18 - 4★
National Cornchip Day: Kidnapped by the Pirate - 1/7/18 - 5★
Reader's Choice: The Alpha Prince - 1/6/18 - 5★

I'm in for the usual 10!

January Monthly Challenge

10/10 read

Done!

[1.1.] 8. Opposite Day: Messukylän veriteko by Tuomas Rimpiläinen
[1.1.] 6. Male Watcher's Day: The Adventure of Black Peter by Arthur Conan Doyle
[2.1.] 4. National Hangover Day: Running: The Autobiography by Ronnie O'Sullivan
[4.1.] 1. 'J' is for January: Viiltäjä-Jack by Russell Edwards, Jari Louhelainen
[5.1.] 5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Persuasion by Jane Austen
[5.1.] 9. National Cornchip Day: Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote
[7.1.] 2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
[9.1.] 7. Appreciate a Dragon Day: Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll
[10.1.] 10. Reader's Choice: A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle
[19.1.] 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Under Her Skin by Adriana Anders

January Monthly Challenge
Progress: 9/10

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Wrapped and Strapped by Lorelei James ~ 01/10/18

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE
Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline.
Wait for It by Mariana Zapata 01/28/18

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Read one book written by Lauren Blakely or any author with her first or last name.
Mister O by Lauren Blakely ~ 01/07/18

4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ naturally following on from 31 Dec celebrations!!
Read a book where an MC has an addiction or gets drunk, or a book with a celebration in the storyline (eg wedding, 4th July, New Years etc)
Well Hung by Lauren Blakely 01/22/18

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'.
by Whitney G. 01/19/18

6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body or a book with a detective in the storyline or a mystery book.
by Georgia Le Carre 01/19/18

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a PNR or Fantasy book, or a book with a character who could be termed 'a dragon' (intimidating, gets aggressive quickly, metaphorically breathes fire, etc)
Broken Dove by Kristen Ashley ~ 01/06/18

8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book that is outside your normal reading range, a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white.

9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips), or read a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover.
Play It Safe by Kristen Ashley ~ 01/02/18

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Beard Mode by Lani Lynn Vale ~ 01/08/18

January Monthly Challenge
Read: 10/10

✔ 01. 'J' is for January: Just For You January 2, 2018

✔02. A book with a child as a feature of the storyline : The Sexy One January 11, 2018

✔03. A book written by Lauren Blakely: The Only One January 12, 2018

✔04. A book with a celebration in the storyline: Unwrapping His Convenient Fiancée January 15, 2018

✔05. A book with two people touching on the cover: Blackmailing the Virgin January 15, 2018

✔06. A book with a cover male model : The Hot One January 13, 2018

✔07. Read a PNR or Fantasy book :Steel Scars January 13, 2018

✔ 08. A book with a cover that is mainly black and white : Queen Song January 13, 2018

✔09. A book with the colour blue on the cover: Just Good Friends January 17, 2018

✔ 10. A book of my choice:The Virgin Duet January 14, 2018

I'm in! Aiming for 7, but hoping for 10. :)

Completed: 10/10

1. ✔ 'J' is for January : Christmas at Glosser's by Robert T. Jeschonek 3★
2. ✔ APHRODITE : The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden 3.5★
3. ✔ FAC - Lauren Blakely : Stars in Their Eyes by Lauren Blakely 3★
4. ✔ National Hangover Day : Crank by Adriana Locke 3★
5. ✔ Cuddle Up Day : The Heiress's Deception by Christi Caldwell 4★
6. ✔ Male Watcher's Day : TinderElla by Eddie Cleveland 1.5★
7. ✔ Appreciate a Dragon Day : Fire in His Fury by Ruby Dixon 3.5★
8. ✔ Opposite Day : A Little Gold Book of Ghastly Stuff by Neil Gaiman 2.5★
9. ✔ National Cornchip Day : The Alien's Mail-Order Bride by Ruby Dixon 2.5★
10. ✔ Reader's Choice : Switch by Adriana Locke 4★




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Completed total: 10/10 categories

✔️1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Jana Aston
, 1/6/18, 5*

✔️2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE
Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline.
, 1/21/18, 4*

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Read one book written by Lauren
You may also read:
* any book with a dog in the storyline
, 1/30/18

✔️4. National Hangover Day -
Read a book where an MC has an addiction , 1/23/18, 4*
or a book with a celebration in the storyline (eg wedding, 4th July, New Years etc) {A Reason to Breathe also fits here, they celebrate Halloween}

✔️5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover
(1/9/18, 3*)
or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'.

✔️6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body or
a book with a detective in the storyline
, 1/8/18, 3.5*

✔️7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a PNR or Fantasy book
, 1/5/18, 4*

✔️8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book that (is outside your normal reading range, a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope) or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white. , 1/24/18, 3*

✔️9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips), , 1/28/18; 4*
or read a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover.

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
, 1/13/18, 3.5*

I'm in for all 10

0/10


1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.


2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE:

APHRODITE was the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty. During the Trojan War, Aphrodite fought on the side of Paris. Aphrodite and her son Eros (Cupid) teamed up to cause Zeus to fall in love with a human named Europa.

Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline.


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Read one book written by Lauren Blakely or any author with her first or last name. Link to Lauren Blakely's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...


Fun Facts about Lauren:

* Lauren Blakely lives in California

* Her novels are plotted out while walking her dogs

* She is a New York Times best selling author of contemporary romance

* Her latest release The V Card was co-authored with Lili Valente


You may also read:

* a book set in California, or by an author who is from California

* any book with a dog in the storyline or cover

* a book shelved as Contemporary Romance

* a book co-written with another author


4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ naturally following on from 31 Dec celebrations!!

Read a book where an MC has an addiction or gets drunk, or a book with a celebration in the storyline (eg wedding, 4th July, New Years etc)


5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'.


6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body or a book with a detective in the storyline or a mystery book.


7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a PNR or Fantasy book, or a book with a character who could be termed 'a dragon' (intimidating, gets aggressive quickly, metaphorically breathes fire, etc)


8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book that is outside your normal reading range, a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white.


9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips), or read a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover.


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


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

I'm In - January 2018 Challenge


0/10


1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.





2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE
APHRODITE was the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty. During the Trojan War, Aphrodite fought on the side of Paris. Aphrodite and her son Eros (Cupid) teamed up to cause Zeus to fall in love with a human named Europa.
Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline.






3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Read one book written by Lauren Blakely or any author with her first or last name. Link to Lauren Blakely's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Fun Facts about Lauren:
* Lauren Blakely lives in California
* Her novels are plotted out while walking her dogs
* She is a New York Times best selling author of contemporary romance
* Her latest release The V Card was co-authored with Lili Valente

You may also read:
* a book set in California, or by an author who is from California
* any book with a dog in the storyline or cover
* a book shelved as Contemporary Romance
* a book co-written with another author





4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ naturally following on from 31 Dec celebrations!!
Read a book where an MC has an addiction or gets drunk, or a book with a celebration in the storyline (eg wedding, 4th July, New Years etc)







5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'.





6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body or a book with a detective in the storyline or a mystery book.





7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a PNR or Fantasy book, or a book with a character who could be termed 'a dragon' (intimidating, gets aggressive quickly, metaphorically breathes fire, etc)





8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book that is outside your normal reading range, a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white.





9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips), or read a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover.





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

Yay - you found the monthly challenges! Welcome Linda 🤗

Jane (PS) wrote: "Yay - you found the monthly challenges! Welcome Linda 🤗"

Thank you Jane....I have a Question -

For These Challenges...can it be any book as long as it meets the Challenge or does the Books have to be all Romance type books?

We would prefer romance but you can sneak the odd non-romance in...

Jane (PS) wrote: "We would prefer romance but you can sneak the odd non-romance in..."

Oh okay...I will just do the Romance Books. Thanks Jane...

I have my 8 Books picked out for this Challenge....I will post them tomorrow. They are all Romance Books. I changed my mind about two of them so I deleted the Book Covers and I will pick something else out.

Jan Monthly Challenge
Jan 1-30
10 / 10
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✔️1. 'J' is for January: The Hazards of Hunting a Duke 🎧 (Last name 'J') ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/3
✔️2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses: Never Seduce a Scot 🎧 (Beautiful character) ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
✔️3. (FAC) ~ Lauren Blakely: Full Package 🎧 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/10
✔️4. National Hangover Day: I Thee Wed 🎧 (Wedding?) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/9
✔️5. Cuddle Up Day: Rocky Mountain Heat 🎧 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/5
✔️6. Male Watcher's Day: Must Love Cowboys 💻 ⭐️⭐️ 1/29
✔️7. Appreciate a Dragon Day:The House on Tradd Street 🎧 (paranormal) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/3
✔️ 8. Opposite Day: Egomaniac 🎧 (B/W) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/7
✔️9. National Cornchip Day: Mischief 🎧 (Blue) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/15
✔️10. Reader's Choice: Arabella 🎧 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/14
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January Monthly Challenge

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

The King by J.R. Ward
Date Read: 21/1/18

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE
APHRODITE was the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty. During the Trojan War, Aphrodite fought on the side of Paris. Aphrodite and her son Eros (Cupid) teamed up to cause Zeus to fall in love with a human named Europa.
Read a romance with an MC who is considered beautiful or handsome or read a book with a child as a feature of the storyline.

Virgin River by Robyn Carr
Date Read: 17/1/18
Chloe is the abandoned baby that Mel is trying to find a home for


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Read one book written by Lauren Blakely or any author with her first or last name. Link to Lauren Blakely's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
11/1:18

Fun Facts about Lauren:
* Lauren Blakely lives in California
* Her novels are plotted out while walking her dogs
* She is a New York Times best selling author of contemporary romance
* Her latest release The V Card was co-authored with Lili Valente

You may also read:
* a book set in California, or by an author who is from California
* any book with a dog in the storyline or cover
* a book shelved as Contemporary Romance
* a book co-written with another author

4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ naturally following on from 31 Dec celebrations!!
Read a book where an MC has an addiction or gets drunk, or a book with a celebration in the storyline (eg wedding, 4th July, New Years etc)

Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters
Date Read: 25/1/18
Lady Rasterfil has a drink addiction

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with two people touching (arms, hands, anyway at all) on the cover or a book that will leave you 'happy with warm fuzzies'.

6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a cover male model partially (or wholly) exposing his body or a book with a detective in the storyline or a mystery book.
3/1/18

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Read a PNR or Fantasy book, or a book with a character who could be termed 'a dragon' (intimidating, gets aggressive quickly, metaphorically breathes fire, etc) 9/1/18

8. Opposite Day - January 25: Read a book that is outside your normal reading range, a book with an Enemies to Lovers trope or a book with a cover that is mainly black and white.

9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Read a book that you have been wanting to relax with (perhaps with a hot drink and bag of chips), or read a book with the colour yellow or blue on the cover.
5/1/18

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
14/1/17

January 2018 Challenge

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1. 'J' is for January: 1st to Die - James Patterson1st to Die
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE: Sea Swept - Nora Roberts
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Remember Me - Sharon Sala
4. National Hangover Day - January 1: Something Borrowed - Emily Giffin
5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Wildfire - Ilona Andrews
6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: DevilWithout a Cause - Terri Garey
7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Ancient Magic - Linsey Hall
8. Opposite Day - January 25: Another Woman - Margot Dalton
9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: A Discovery of Witches - Deborah Harkness
10. Reader's Choice: Diamond Girl - Diana Palmer

I'm in!
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1. 'J' is for January:

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE:

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely:

4. National Hangover Day - January 1:

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6:

6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8:

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16:

8. Opposite Day - January 25:

9. National Cornchip Day - January 29:

10. Reader's Choice:

January 2018 Challenge

Completed: 6/10


1. 'J' is for January: Retreat 1/3

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - Shelter 1/6

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Crushed

4. National Hangover Day - January 1 ~ Lawless 1/13

5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Checkmate: This is War (Travis & Viola, #1) 1/29

6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: The Score

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: The Cruel Prince 1/5

8. Opposite Day - January 25: Clockwork Prince

9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: Everless 1/7

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

January Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10

1. 'J' is for January: One in a Million by Jill Shalvis 1/20
2. Olympian Goddesses - APHRODITE: Evergreen Springs by RaeAnne Thayne 1/3
3. FAC author - Lauren Blakely: Barking Up the Wrong Tree by Jenn McKinlay 1/12
4. National Hangover Day - January 1: Middle of Knight by Jewel E. Ann 1/14
5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Winter Solstice by Elin Hilderbrand 1/5
6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Whispers in the Dark by Maya Banks 1/9
7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: The Vampire's Mail Order Bride by Kristen Painter 1/1
8. Opposite Day - January 25: Sick Fux by Tillie Cole 1/12
9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: On Dublin Street by Samantha Young 1/29
10. Reader's Choice: An Independent Wife by Linda Howard 1/26

Linda wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "We would prefer romance but you can sneak the odd non-romance in..."

Oh okay...I will just do the Romance Books. Thanks Jane..."

You are fine to read a non-romance if it fits Linda. Just don't make the whole list Non-Fiction or Thrillers or something along those lines. We often use fantasy, urban fantasy or sci-fi in our reading.

I'm in!!

January Monthly Challenge

9/10 Read


✔️1. 'J' is for January: 5 Years Later by Jaxson Kidman 1/16 ★★★★

✔️2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - APHRODITE: Most Likely to Score by Lauren Blakely 1/13 ★★★★

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lauren Blakely: Big Rock by Lauren Blakely 1/12 ★★★★★

✔️4. National Hangover Day - January 1: Midnight Blue by L.J. Shen 1/20 ★★★★★

✔️5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Trusting You by Heather D'Agostino 1/22 ★★

✔️6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Kage by Maris Black 1/30 ★★★★

7. Appreciate a Dragon Day - January 16: Spirited by C.M. Stunich

✔️8. Opposite Day - January 25: Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson 1/15 ★★★★★

✔️9. National Cornchip Day - January 29: xo, Zach by Kendall Ryan 1/27 ★★

✔️ 10. Reader's Choice: Ryan's Bed by Tijan 1/22 ★★★★★