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Love of My Life ChallengeDuration: February 1/14 - February 28/14
Levels: Serious commitment
1. February is American Heart Month.
Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character).
2. February is Parent Leadership Month.
Read a book with a family, including parents and children.
3. February's birthstone is Amethyst.
Read a book with a mainly purple cover OR read a book where someone is given jewelry.
4. February 1 is National Wear Read Day.
Read a book with a mainly red cover OR read a book where a character is a redhead.
5. February's astrological signs are Aquarius (Water Bearer) and Pisces (Fish).
Read a book that takes place at or near water (river, beach, lake, etc.) OR read a book about mermaids or sea creatures.
6. February is Affair to Remember Month.
Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating).
7. February is Creative Romance Month.
Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, etc.
8. February is National Weddings Month.
Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal.
9. The third week of February is International Flirting Week.
Read a book in which the characters flirt around, but never actually get together.
10. February 11 is Make a Friend Day.
Read a book where a friendship leads to more.
Duration 2/1 - 2/28Level 1-4 Let's be Friends
Read 9/5
1. Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character).
Flat-Out Love by Jessica Park-read 2/15
2. Read a book with a family, including parents and children.
Splintered by A.G. Howard-read 2/17
3. Read a book someone is given jewelry.
Strands of Bronze and Gold by Jane Nickerson-read 2/27
4. Read a book with a mainly red cover OR read a book where a character is a redhead.
Up From the Grave by Jeaniene Frost-read 2/4
5. Read a book that takes place at or near water (river, beach, lake, etc.) OR read a book about mermaids or sea creatures.
Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis-read 2/1
6. Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating).
Affair by Amanda Quick-read 2/19
7. Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, etc.
8. Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal.
Rusty Nail by J.A. Konrath-read 2/7
9. Read a book in which the characters flirt around, but never actually get together.
Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier-read 2/14
10. Read a book where a friendship leads to more.
Splintered by A.G. Howard-read 2/17
I'll post my books as I go :) Going for infatuation0/5 completed
1. Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character).
2. Read a book with a family, including parents and children.
3. Read a book with a mainly purple cover OR read a book where someone is given jewelry.
4. Read a book with a mainly red cover OR read a book where a character is a redhead.
5. Read a book that takes place at or near water (river, beach, lake, etc.) OR read a book about mermaids or sea creatures.
6. Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating).
7. Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, etc.
8. Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal.
9. Read a book in which the characters flirt around, but never actually get together.
10. Read a book where a friendship leads to more.
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Shut Up & Read February 2014 Love of My Life Challenge
Level: Let's Be Friends
Completed 4/4
1.February is American Heart Month. Daughter of Smoke & Bone2/8
2.February is Parent Leadership Month. Labor Day2/6
3. February's birthstone is Amethyst. The New Girl2/9
4. February 1 is National Wear Read Day. Bitten2/18
February 2014 Love of My Life ChallengeGoal: Serious Commitment (9-12 books)
Completed: 9
1. February is American Heart Month: Where She Went (Feb. 4)
2. February is Parent Leadership Month: Fangirl (Feb. 3)
3. February's birthstone is Amethyst: Biting Bad (Feb. 7)
4. February 1 is National Wear Read Day: Tangled (Feb. 1)
5. February's Astrological Signs: Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board (Feb. 17)
6. February is Affair to Remember Month: The Bachelorette Party (Feb. 7)
7. February is Creative Romance Month: (Graphic Novel) Raven Girl (Feb. 1)
8. February is National Weddings Month: --
9. February (third week) is International Flirting Week: Sex in the Title: A Comedy about Dating, Sex, and Romance in NYC (Feb. 12)
10. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Dream a Little Dream (Feb. 14)
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1. Ransom
2. Alienated
3. Claim Me
4. Breaking Free
5. Immortal Rider
6. Falling for the Wingman
7. February is Creative Romance Month. Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, etc.
8. Breakaway Hearts
9. Cress
10. Ignite Me
February 2014 Love of My Life Challenge Going to start with 1-4 books – Let's be friends
Completed: 4/4 Completed February 24
2. February is Parent Leadership Month. Read a book with a family, including parents and children. Up From the Grave 2/11
3. February's birthstone is Amethyst. Read a book with a mainly purple cover OR read a book where someone is given jewelry. Pendant, Gerard's Beauty 2/8
8. February is National Weddings Month. Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal. The World Above 2/3
10. February 11 is Make a Friend Day. Read a book where a friendship leads to more. Jessie Ann & Smitty The Mane Attraction 2/24
February 2014: Love of My Life Challenge
1. February is American Heart Month. Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character).
2. February is Parent Leadership Month. Read a book with a family, including parents and children.
3. February's birthstone is Amethyst. Read a book with a mainly purple cover OR read a book where someone is given jewelry.
4. February 1 is National Wear Read Day. Read a book with a mainly red cover OR read a book where a character is a redhead.
5. February's astrological signs are Aquarius (Water Bearer) and Pisces (Fish). Read a book that takes place at or near water (river, beach, lake, etc.) OR read a book about mermaids or sea creatures.
6. February is Affair to Remember Month. Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating).
7. February is Creative Romance Month. Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, etc.
8. February is National Weddings Month. Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal.
9. The third week of February is International Flirting Week. Read a book in which the characters flirt around, but never actually get together.
10. February 11 is Make a Friend Day. Read a book where a friendship leads to more.
Challenge Levels:
1-4 books – Let's be friends
5-8 books – Infatuation
9-12 books – Serious commitment
13+ books – It's Amore
COMPLETED: 0/9
1. February is American Heart Month. Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character). 
2. February is Parent Leadership Month. Read a book with a family, including parents and children.
3. February's birthstone is Amethyst. Read a book with a mainly purple cover OR read a book where someone is given jewelry.
4. February 1 is National Wear Read Day. Read a book with a mainly red cover OR read a book where a character is a redhead.
5. February's astrological signs are Aquarius (Water Bearer) and Pisces (Fish). Read a book that takes place at or near water (river, beach, lake, etc.) OR read a book about mermaids or sea creatures.
6. February is Affair to Remember Month. Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating).
7. February is Creative Romance Month. Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, etc.
8. February is National Weddings Month. Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal.
9. The third week of February is International Flirting Week. Read a book in which the characters flirt around, but never actually get together.
10. February 11 is Make a Friend Day. Read a book where a friendship leads to more.
Ooh I like this one. Gotta start with friendship.1. Traps by MacKenzie Brzos
February's birthstone is Amethyst. Read a book with a mainly purple cover
- First reads winner and an advanced copy with a lovely amethyst outer cover
- Also a beautiful love story between one of the main characters and her husband.
2.The Dust Beneath Her Feet(The Purana Qila Stories, #2)by Ashraf-Ahmed, Shaheen
February is Parent Leadership Month. Read a book with a family, including parents and children.
- A short story of a family's tribulations in India and a wife’s determination to stay with her husband
3. The Orchardist by Amanda Coplin
February is American Heart Month. Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character).
- Hearts are broken all over the place in this one. Not in the romantic sense but by the actions of others, circumstances and place in history.
- This novel doesn’t have a traditional romance element but each characters capacity for love in the romantic sense is severely impacted by life circumstances. Its still a book about love and obsession so I am going to include it for this challenge.
February is Parent Leadership Month. Read a book with a family, including parents and children.
- Very much a story of family both biological and families of circumstance.
4. Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen
February is Parent Leadership Month. Read a book with a family, including parents and children.
February's astrological signs are Aquarius (Water Bearer) and Pisces (Fish). Read a book that takes place at or near water (river, beach, lake, etc.)
February is Affair to Remember Month. Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating).
-This book has it all!!
5. The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka
February is National Weddings Month. Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal
- A novel that tells the story of a group of young women brought from Japan to San Francisco as “picture brides”
February 2014 Love of My Life Challenge Books Read: 1
1. February is American Heart Month.
Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character).
2. February is Parent Leadership Month.
Read a book with a family, including parents and children.
3. February's birthstone is Amethyst.
Read a book with a mainly purple cover OR read a book where someone is given jewelry.
4. February 1 is National Wear Read Day.
Read a book with a mainly red cover OR read a book where a character is a redhead.
5. February's astrological signs are Aquarius (Water Bearer) and Pisces (Fish).
Read a book that takes place at or near water (river, beach, lake, etc.) OR read a book about mermaids or sea creatures.
6. February is Affair to Remember Month.
Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating).
7. February is Creative Romance Month.
Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, etc.
**8. February is National Weddings Month.
Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal . The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Movie Tie-in Edition): A No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Novel by Alexander McCall Smith (2/7/14)
9. The third week of February is International Flirting Week.
Read a book in which the characters flirt around, but never actually get together.
10. February 11 is Make a Friend Day.
Read a book where a friendship leads to more.
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Just saw this I'm in :)Serious commitment - 10/10 Done!
✔1. February is American Heart Month. Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character).
2/5 ★★★★★✔2. February is Parent Leadership Month. Read a book with a family, including parents and children.
2/13 ★★★★✔3. February's birthstone is Amethyst. Read a book with a mainly purple cover OR read a book where someone is given jewelry.
2/14 ★★★★✔4. February 1 is National Wear Read Day. Read a book with a mainly red cover OR read a book where a character is a redhead.
2/8 ★★★★✔5. February's astrological signs are Aquarius (Water Bearer) and Pisces (Fish). Read a book that takes place at or near water (river, beach, lake, etc.) OR read a book about mermaids or sea creatures.
2/10 ★★★★★✔6. February is Affair to Remember Month. Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating).
2/4 ★★★★✔7. February is Creative Romance Month. Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, etc.
2/9 ★★★★✔8. February is National Weddings Month. Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal.
2/2 ★★★★✔9. The third week of February is International Flirting Week. Read a book in which the characters flirt around, but never actually get together.
2/14 ★★★✔10. February 11 is Make a Friend Day. Read a book where a friendship leads to more
2/3 ★★★
Sheri wrote: "Congratulations Belkis!"Thanks Sheri :)
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Finished my challenge in message 11. Made my goal of friendship and made a step in the direction of infatuation.
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Completed my goal: Serious Commitment in message #6.
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Leigh wrote: "Congrats Belkis!"Thanks Leigh :)
I completed the challenge on February 24, 2014 but have been lazy and not posted it.Have a great day everyone!
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Well I finished this challenge....a little late, but complete....happy reading!!1. February is American Heart Month.
Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character).
2. February is Parent Leadership Month.
Read a book with a family, including parents and children.
3. February's birthstone is Amethyst.
Read a book with a mainly purple cover OR read a book where someone is given jewelry.
4. February 1 is National Wear Read Day.
Read a book with a mainly red cover OR read a book where a character is a redhead.
5. February's astrological signs are Aquarius (Water Bearer) and Pisces (Fish).
Read a book that takes place at or near water (river, beach, lake, etc.) OR read a book about mermaids or sea creatures.
6. February is Affair to Remember Month.
Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating).
7. February is Creative Romance Month.
Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, etc.
8. February is National Weddings Month.
Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal.
9. The third week of February is International Flirting Week.
Read a book in which the characters flirt around, but never actually get together.
10. February 11 is Make a Friend Day.
Read a book where a friendship leads to more.
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Here is the challenge for this month – Remember, each book needs to have a romance element, though the romance does not have to be the main story element:
1. February is American Heart Month. Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character).
2. February is Parent Leadership Month. Read a book with a family, including parents and children.
3. February's birthstone is Amethyst. Read a book with a mainly purple cover OR read a book where someone is given jewelry.
4. February 1 is National Wear Read Day. Read a book with a mainly red cover OR read a book where a character is a redhead.
5. February's astrological signs are Aquarius (Water Bearer) and Pisces (Fish). Read a book that takes place at or near water (river, beach, lake, etc.) OR read a book about mermaids or sea creatures.
6. February is Affair to Remember Month. Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating).
7. February is Creative Romance Month. Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, etc.
8. February is National Weddings Month. Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal.
9. The third week of February is International Flirting Week. Read a book in which the characters flirt around, but never actually get together.
10. February 11 is Make a Friend Day. Read a book where a friendship leads to more.
Challenge Levels:
1-4 books – Let's be friends
5-8 books – Infatuation
9-12 books – Serious commitment
13+ books – It's Amore
Read a book from each numbered item on the list, or mix or match – your choice which items you do.
You can pick and post your books now or post as you go. Don't forget to tell what level you are aiming for!
Happy reading!
Completed:
Belkis
Molly
Jennifer
Bobbie
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