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2016 February Monthly Challenge


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

2. Member of the Month - Tammie: Tammie has been a member of the RRRC since April 2014. Here is the link to Tammie's shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2.... Please read a book from any of Tammie's shelves or a book published in 2014 or a book published in April of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge - Shannon Stacey: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Shannon Stacey, or by any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Shannon:
★ She writes primarily Contemporary Romance
★ Her first full-length novel was published in 2006
★ She lives in New England
★ She loves four-wheeling

You may also read a book set in New England or by an author from New England, a book published in 2006, any contemporary romance, or a book with a character who enjoys outdoor recreational activities.

4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: Read a book set in the music world or with a musician as a main character, or a book where a death plays an important part in the plot.

5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: Read a sports romance or a book with an athletic MC, or a book set in California (location of this year's Super Bowl)

6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day: Read a book in which a character uses a name other than their legal name (nicknames count!) or is hiding or on the run, or a book with a marriage in the storyline.

7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the storyline, or a shifter story.

8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: Read a book that has been or is in the process of being made into a movie or TV series, or a book (or book from a series) that you think would make a really great movie or TV series.

9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: Take a leap of faith...read a book by an author you've never read before, or a book that has been recommended to you that you've been avoiding.

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


You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 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.

Please repost your progress as it helps when updating.

Happy Reading!!

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I'm in! For all 10! =)

I'm in.

1✔'F' is for February: Unmasked - Delilah Fawkes - 1 FEB
2✔book published in 2014 - Closed Set - Julia Harlow - 1 FEB
3✔Featured Author - Shannon Stacey: - Mistletoe & Margaritas - Shannon Stacey - 6 FEB
4✔The Day the Music Died: - Beat - Vi Keeland - 8 FEB
5✔Super Bowl Sunday: - The Fight Within - Tiana Laveen - 23 FEB
6✔Get a Different Name Day: - An Heiress in Venice - Tara Crescent - 10 FEB
7✔Love Your Pet Day: Logan - Jordan Silver - 19 FEB
8✔Oscar Night: PS, I Love You - Cecelia Ahern - 4 FEB
9✔Leap Day: The Art of Domination - Ella Dominguez - 14 FEB
10✔Reader's Choice: - Seducing the Playboy - Amanda Usen - 1 FEB

2016 February Monthly Challenge


0/10 Completed


01. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts 'F' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.
A Fool Again by Eloisa James
OR
Fern by Leigh Greenwood
OR
Heart Of Midnight by Fiona Brand
02. Member of the Month - Tammie: Tammie has been a member of the RRRC since April 2014. Please read a book from any of Tammie's shelves or a book published in 2014 or a book published in April of any year.
Echoes of Scotland Street by Samantha Young
OR
My Kind of Wonderful by Jill Shalvis
OR
Only a Promise by Mary Balogh
03. Featured Author Challenge - Shannon Stacey: Read a book written by Shannon Stacey, or by any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in New England or by an author from New England, a book published in 2006, any contemporary romance, or a book with a character who enjoys outdoor recreational activities.
Under the Lights by Shannon Stacey
04. The Day the Music Died (Feb. 3): Read a book set in the music world or with a musician as a main character, or a book where a death plays an important part in the plot.
Rock Redemption by Nalini Singh
OR
The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy by Julia Quinn
05. Super Bowl Sunday (Feb 7): Read a sports romance or a book with an athletic MC, or a book set in California (location of this year's Super Bowl).
Chasing Stanley by Deirdre Martin
OR
Dogwood Hill by Sherryl Woods
06. Get a Different Name Day (Feb 13): Read a book in which a character uses a name other than their legal name (nicknames count!) or is hiding or on the run, or a book with a marriage in the storyline.
Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover by Sarah MacLean
07. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the storyline, or a shifter story.
Make Me Stay by Jaci Burton
OR
If You Were Mine by Bella Andre
OR
Shadow's End by Thea Harrison
08. Oscar Night (Feb 28): Read a book that has been or is in the process of being made into a movie or TV series, or a book (or book from a series) that you think would make a really great movie or TV series.
Northanger Abbey: The Illustrated Edition by Jane Austen
09. Leap Day (Feb 29): Take a leap of faith...read a book by an author you've never read before, or a book that has been recommended to you that you've been avoiding.
Welcome to Icicle Falls by Sheila Roberts
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Valentine by Samantha Young

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2016 February Monthly Challenge
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1. 'F' is for February: - The Firebird's Feather|Marjorie Eccles
2. Member of the Month: - Love After All|Jaci Burton
3. Featured Author Challenge: - [pub 2006]|A Covent Garden Mystery|Ashley Gardner
4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: - [death]|Grave Secret|Charlaine Harris
5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: - [setting California]|Mine to Possess|Nalini Singh
6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day: - [nickname, spyname]|The Smuggler Wore Silk|Alyssa Alexander
7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: - [shifters]|Mate Claimed|Jennifer Ashley
8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: - Memoirs of a Geisha|Arthur Golden
9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: - [recommended some time ago]|Silver Thaw|Catherine Anderson
10. Reader's Choice: - The Year of the Flood|Margaret Atwood

2016 February Monthly Challenge
Read: 5/10

✔ 1. 'F' is for February: Foxes → ★★★★★ | 2/12
✔ 2. Member of the Month: (2014) You → ★★★★★ | 2/8
✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge: (contemp romance) The Stolen Suitor → ★★★★★ | 2/4
4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: Brandon's Laughter
✔ 5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: Him → ★★★★☆ | 2/16
6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day:
7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: Blue Mountain
8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: For Real
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: The Dark Collector → ★★★★★ | 2/4

2016 February Monthly Challenge


1. 'F' is for February ~ You Bet Your Life, jessical fletcher

2. Member of the Month - Tammie ~ The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer, krista davis

3. Featured Author Challenge - Shannon Stacey ~ Musseled Out, barbara ross (Maine)

4. Feb. 3 ~ The Big Chihuahua, waverly curtis

5. Feb 7 ~ 11th Hour., james patterson (a book set in California (location of this year's Super Bowl)...finished~02.18.2016

6. Feb 13 ~ Wedding Cake Murder, joanne fluke

7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day ~ Mayhem at the Orient Express, kulie logan (Happy Birthday to Me!!)

8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night ~ Ross Poldark, winston graham

9. Feb 29 - Leap Day ~ Meow If It's Murder, t.c. lotempio

10. Reader's Choice ~ Vision in Silver, anne bishop...finished~02.05.2106

2016 February Monthly Challenge
10/10 Read

1. 'F' is for February: Fight with Me, Kristen Proby ★★★★ 2/3
2. Member of the Month - Tammie: Tied with Me, Kristen Proby ★★★★ 2/11
3. FAC – set in New England: Defending Jacob, William Landay ★★★★ 2/2
4. The Day the Music Died (musician MC): Rock with Me, Kristen Proby ★★★★ 2/5
5. Super Bowl Sunday (athletic MC): Play with Me, Kristen Proby ★★★★ 2/4
6. Get a Different Name Day (Hiding): Safe with Me, Kristen Proby ★★★★ 2/9
7. Love Your Pet Day (shifter story): No Rest for the Wicked, Kresley Cole ★★★★★ 2/10
8. Oscar Night (would be a great chick flick movie): Anything for You, Kristan Higgins ★★★★ 2/8
9. Leap Day (new author for me): The Way They Were, Mary Campisi ★★★★ 2/13
10. Reader's Choice: Breathe with Me, Kristen Proby ★★★★ 2/12

RRRC ~ 2016 February Monthly Challenge
2/1 ~ 2/29
0/5-6 read


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

2. Member of the Month - Tammie: Tammie has been a member of the RRRC since April 2014. Here is the link to Tammie's shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2.... Please read a book from any of Tammie's shelves or a book published in 2014 or a book published in April of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge - Shannon Stacey: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Shannon Stacey, or by any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Shannon:
★ She writes primarily Contemporary Romance
★ Her first full-length novel was published in 2006
★ She lives in New England
★ She loves four-wheeling

You may also read a book set in New England or by an author from New England, a book published in 2006, any contemporary romance, or a book with a character who enjoys outdoor recreational activities.

4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: Read a book set in the music world or with a musician as a main character, or a book where a death plays an important part in the plot.

5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: Read a sports romance or a book with an athletic MC, or a book set in California (location of this year's Super Bowl)

6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day: Read a book in which a character uses a name other than their legal name (nicknames count!) or is hiding or on the run, or a book with a marriage in the storyline.

7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the storyline, or a shifter story.

8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: Read a book that has been or is in the process of being made into a movie or TV series, or a book (or book from a series) that you think would make a really great movie or TV series.

9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: Take a leap of faith...read a book by an author you've never read before, or a book that has been recommended to you that you've been avoiding.

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

I'm in - all ten.

2016 February Monthly Challenge
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1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts 'F' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.

2. Member of the Month - Tammie:

3. Featured Author Challenge - Shannon Stacey:

4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: Read a book set in the music world or with a musician as a main character, or a book where a death plays an important part in the plot.

5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: Read a sports romance or a book with an athletic MC, or a book set in California (location of this year's Super Bowl)

6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day: Read a book in which a character uses a name other than their legal name (nicknames count!) or is hiding or on the run, or a book with a marriage in the storyline.

7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the storyline, or a shifter story.

8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: Read a book that has been or is in the process of being made into a movie or TV series, or a book (or book from a series) that you think would make a really great movie or TV series.

9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: Take a leap of faith...read a book by an author you've never read before, or a book that has been recommended to you that you've been avoiding.

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

2016 February Monthly Challenge
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1. 'F' is for February: Sting of Desire - Lilli Feisty
2. Member of the Month - Tammie: Toxic - Rachel Van Dyken
3. Featured Author Challenge - Shannon Stacey: Broken - Laura Wright
4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: Get Bent - C.M. Stunich
5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: Offside - Juliana Stone
6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day: Unleashed - Cherrie Lynn
7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: Dark Wolf Running - Rhyannon Byrd
8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: Black and Blue - Gena Showalter
9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: Michael - Angela Cameron
10. Reader's Choice: Animal Instincts - Gena Showalter

February Monthly Challenge

10/10 Read

1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts 'F' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'. Faith ~ 2/11/16 ~ ★★★1/2

2. Member of the Month - Tammie: Tammie has been a member of the RRRC since April 2014. Here is the link to Tammie's shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2.... Please read a book from any of Tammie's shelves or a book published in 2014 or a book published in April of any year. Blood & Thunder (pub 8/4/14) ~ 2/14/16 ~ ★★★★★

3. Featured Author Challenge - Shannon Stacey: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Shannon Stacey, or by any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Shannon:
★ She writes primarily Contemporary Romance
★ Her first full-length novel was published in 2006
★ She lives in New England
★ She loves four-wheeling
You may also read a book set in New England or by an author from New England, a book published in 2006, any contemporary romance, or a book with a character who enjoys outdoor recreational activities. Shiny Things ~ 2/12/16 ~ ★★★★

4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: Read a book set in the music world or with a musician as a main character, or a book where a death plays an important part in the plot. Part & Parcel ~ 2/3/16 ~ ★★★1/2

5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: Read a sports romance or a book with an athletic MC, or a book set in California (location of this year's Super Bowl) Dirty Thirty ~ 2/10/16 ~ ★★★

6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day: Read a book in which a character uses a name other than their legal name (nicknames count!) or is hiding or on the run, or a book with a marriage in the storyline. With This Bling ~ 2/8/16 ~ ★★★★

7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the storyline, or a shifter story. Clique ~ 2/10/16 ~ ★★★

8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: Read a book that has been or is in the process of being made into a movie or TV series, or a book (or book from a series) that you think would make a really great movie or TV series. Hell ~ 2/9/16 ~ ★★★★★

9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: Take a leap of faith...read a book by an author you've never read before, or a book that has been recommended to you that you've been avoiding. Hell & High Water ~ 2/1/16 ~ ★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! The Wrong Man ~ 2/15/16 ~ ★★★★★

February Monthly Challenge
Duration: February 1/16 - February 29/16


1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts 'F' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.
A Question of Love by Angeline Fortin 02/03/16 ****

2. Member of the Month - Tammie: Tammie read a book from any of Tammie's shelves or a book published in 2014 or a book published in April of any year.
Tammie's shelf The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks 02/09/16 ****

3. Featured Author Challenge - Shannon Stacey: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Shannon Stacey, or by any author with her first or last name.
- may also read a book set in New England or by an author from New England, a book published in 2006, any contemporary romance, or a book with a character who enjoys outdoor recreational activities.
Taken with You by Shannon Stacey 02/06/16 ****

4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: Read a book set in the music world or with a musician as a main character, or a book where a death plays an important part in the plot.
Love Beyond Time by Bethany Claire 02/01/16 ****

5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: Read a sports romance or a book with an athletic MC, or a book set in California (location of this year's Super Bowl)
Finding Lyla by Cate Beauman 02/05/16 ***** (California)

6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day: Read a book in which a character uses a name other than their legal name (nicknames count!) or is hiding or on the run, or a book with a marriage in the storyline.
Love Beyond Reason by Bethany Claire 02/01/16 ****

7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the storyline, or a shifter story.
The Rumor by Elin Hilderbrand 02/15/16 **** (raised chickens)

8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: Read a book that has been or is in the process of being made into a movie or TV series, or a book (or book from a series) that you think would make a really great movie or TV series.
The King's Mistress by Emma Campion 02/04/16 **** (would make a good movie)

9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: Take a leap of faith...read a book by an author you've never read before, or a book that has been recommended to you that you've been avoiding.
The Colonel's Lady by Laura Frantz 02/07/16 **** (new author)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Uncharted by Tracey Garvis Graves 02/05/16 ****

2016 Feb Monthly Challenge
Read 10/10

CHALLENGE FINISHED

✔ 1 'F' is for February: Lush Curves - Delilah Fawkes 2/22 ★★
✔ 2. Member of the month - Instant Attraction- Jill Shalvis 2/3 ★★★★
✔ 3. Featured Author - Shannon Stacey: - Fully Ignited- Shannon Stacey 2/2 ★★★★
✔ 4 The Day the Music Died: - Shameless - Cheryl Douglas 2/29 ★
✔ 5 Super Bowl Sunday: - Bidding on Brooks - Katy Regnery 2/17 ★★★★
✔ 6 Get a Different Name Day: - Only Fear - Anne Marie Becker 2/13 ★★★★
✔ 7 Love Your Pet Day: Gunmetal Magic - Ilona Andrews 2/18 ★★★★
✔ 8 Oscar Night: Magic Slays - Ilona Andrews 2/19 ★★★★★
✔ 9 Leap Day: The Billionaire's Christmas Baby - Victoria James 2/11 ★★★
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: - Ember's Fire - Norah Wilson 2/1 ★★★

2016 February Monthly Challenge: 1st - 29th February
10/10 Completed

✓ 1. 'F' is for February: Duke of ScandalGaelen Foley Moonlight Square #1
Historical Romance - The writing style was too often "modern" for the time period frequently pulling me out of the story. Feb 2 ★★★✰✰

✓ 2. Member of the Month - Tammie's 2016 Shelf: A Hunger Like No Other Kresley Cole Immortals After Dark #1 Paranormal Romance - enjoying the world building and the sub-plots that are opening up to be solved in later stories. Feb 7 ★★★★✰

✓ 3. Featured Author Challenge - Shannon Stacey: 72 Hours The Devlin Group #1 Romantic Suspense A light easy read with a straight forward plot. Read very like a Harlequin/Silhouette Intrigue for the most part. Feb 6 ★★★★✰

✓ 4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: Rise Karina Bliss Rock Solid #1 Contemporary Romance Started off with a bang, peaked about 2/3 in and finished with a whimper. Feb 7 ★★✰✰✰

✓ 5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday (Set in California): Slave to Sensation Nalini Singh Psy/Changeling #1 Paranormal Every time I re-read this book I fall in love a little more. ★★★★★ Feb 20

✓ 6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day (Nickname): Oliver (Raven) Radford Dukes Prefer Blondes Loretta Chase #4 Dressmakers Regency The heroine was a likable secondary character from previous books. Feb 2 ★★★★✰

✓ 7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day (Shifter): Lion Eyes Jennifer Ashley #7.5 Shifters Unbound Paranormal Romance Mystery element of the plot resolved too easily. Feb 3 ★★★✰✰

✓ 8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: Northern Lights Nora Roberts Romantic Suspense The book is much better than the Made for TV movie ★★★★✰ Feb 11

✓ 9. Feb 29 - Leap Day (New Author): In Bed with the Devil Lorraine Heath Scoundrels of St James #1 Regency Very unusual plot ★★★★★ Feb 11

✓ 10. Reader's Choice: Magic Bites Ilona Andrews Kate Daniels #1 Paranormal Lots of world building, not the usual run of the mill vampires and shifters ★★★★✰ Feb 16

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February Monthly Challenge

READ: 0/10

1. 'F' is for February: Forged - Jacquelyn Frank
2. Member of the Month - Tammie: Melting the Ice - Jaci Burton
3. Featured Author Challenge - Shannon Stacey: The Family Trade - Charles Stross (set in massachusetts)
4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: Terminal City - Linda Fairstein
5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: The Penalty Box - Deidre Martin (hockey)

6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day: Read a book in which a character uses a name other than their legal name (nicknames count!) or is hiding or on the run, or a book with a marriage in the storyline.

7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: An Ice Cold Grave - Charlaine Harris (bird on cover)
8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: A Dance With Dragons - George R.R. Martin
9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: Big Stone Gap - Adriana Trigiani (new author)
10. Reader's Choice: Aunt Dimity and the Deep Blue Sea - Nancy Atherton

[TBD]

I'll try for all 10 and see how I do:

2016 February Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 2/1/16 to 2/29/16
10/10

1. 'F' is for February – Title starts with F – Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich - 2/21/16 ♥♥♥♥♥

2. Member of the Month – Tammie - Published in April of any year - 1999 - Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb - 2/25/16 ♥♥♥♥♥

3. Featured Author Challenge - Shannon Stacey: Set in New England - Off Sides by Sawyer Bennett - 2/20/16 ♥♥♥
Both Ryan and Danny go to Northeastern University in Boston Massachusetts.

4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died - Death plays an important part in the plot - Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb - 2/8/16 ♥♥♥♥

5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: Sports romance - The Heat Is On by Katie Rose - 2/4/16 ♥♥♥♥

6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day – Character uses a name other than their legal name - Eggsecutive Orders by Julie Hyzy - 2/18/16 ♥♥♥♥
MC is Olivia, but she goes by Ollie.

7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: Animal on cover Topped Chef by Lucy Burdette - 2/9/16 ♥♥♥♥


8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: In process of being made into a movie - Me Before You by Jojo Moyes - 2/20/16 ♥♥♥♥♥

9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: Author you've never read before - Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean - 2/12/16 ♥♥♥♥♥

10. Reader's Choice: Any book - I Wish You Were Mine by Lauren Layne - 2/6/16 ♥♥♥♥

****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 2/25/16*****

I'm in.

Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion 2016 February Monthly Challenge

Completed: 3/3

4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: 2/25

7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: 2/7

10. Reader's Choice: 2/15

RRRC February Monthly Challenge
10/10 read

1. F is for February: Fernando, Chantal - Dirty Ride - 2/9
2. Member of the Month: One King's Way - 2/1
3. Featured Author Challenge: My Kind of Wonderful - 2/3
4. The Day the Music Died: Part & Parcel - 2/3
5. Super Bowl Sunday: Double Play - 2/4
6. Get a Different Name Day: You're the One - 2/5
7. Love Your Pet Day: Magic Stars - 2/5
8. Oscar Night: Midnight Blue-Light Special - 2/2
9. Leap Day: Page 93 - 2/7
10. Reader's Choice: Here Be Sexist Vampires - 2/6

101/10 READ
1. 'F' is for February: Faith & Fidelity 2/8 ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Tammie: The Last Cannoli 2/1 ★★★★ (Published in 2014)
3. Contemporary Romance: The Stolen Suitor 2/2 ★★★
4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died:For Never and Always 2/11 ★★★★
5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: Overtime 2/25 ★
6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day:Tied Together 2/16 ★★★
7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: With Caution 2/18 ★★★
8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: The Art of Hero Worship 2/15 ★★★★★
9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: The World in His Eyes 2/29 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Shifting Gears 2/24 ★★★

2016 February Monthly Challenge
Duration: February 1 - 29, 2016

10/10 completed


✔1. 'F' is for February: Fairy Tale Flirts 2! 5 Romantic Short Stories by Lisa Scott 2/7/16 Title starts with F.

✔2. Member of the Month - Tammie: Rock Addiction by Nalini Singh 2/15/16 from Tammie's shelves

✔3. Featured Author Challenge - Shannon Stacey: Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich 2/22/16 pub 2006

✔4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: Rock Courtship by Nalini Singh 2/8/16 Book has musician for MC

✔5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: Rock Hard by Nalini Singh 2/17/16 book with an athletic MC

✔6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day: Hot Ride by Opal Carew 2/28/16 MC goes by the nickname Rip.

✔7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: Lion Eyes by Jennifer Ashley 2/23/16 shifter story

✔8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: Brotherhood in Death by J.D. Robb 2/25/16 this series would make a great movie and/or TV series

✔9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: Immortal Matchmakers, Inc. by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff 2/10/16 Never read the author before.

✔10. Reader's Choice: Bad Wolf by Jennifer Ashley 2/26/16

I'm in.


2016 February Monthly Challenge


1. February:

2. Member of the Month - Tammie:

3. Contemporary Romance:

4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: Read a book set in the music world or with a musician as a main character, or a book where a death plays an important part in the plot.

5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday:

6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day:

7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the storyline, or a shifter story.

8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: Read a book that has been or is in the process of being made into a movie or TV series, or a book (or book from a series) that you think would make a really great movie or TV series.

9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: Take a leap of faith...read a book by an author you've never read before, or a book that has been recommended to you that you've been avoiding.

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

I'm in for 10.

1. Fatal Mistake by Marie Force 2/3
2. Tammie's shelves: Hero 2/10
3. Contemporary Romance - Murder al Dente 2/10
4. Try Not to Breathe 2/7 - Music plays an important role
5. Set in CA - The Zebra Wore Red Stockings 2/13
6. Tycoon 2/5 - character is hiding and on the run. - 2/5
7. Nine Minutes 2/24 - character is nick-named Kit after the kitten she is given after she saves its life.
8. Would be a great TV series (Harry Hole) - The Devil's Star 2/13
9. New Author - Pierce Brown Red Rising 2/4
10. Readers choice - The Alchemist 2/11

I'm in for 10
1. F' is for February: Falling Into Bed with a Duke
2. Member of the Month - The Nightingale
3. Featured Author Challenge - Fully Ignited
4. Feb 3 - Music of the Heart
5. Feb 7 - The Final Move
6. Feb 13 - The Smuggler Wore Silk
7. Feb 20 - Shelter Me
8. Feb 28 - Built DONE
9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: The Duchess War
10. Reader's Choice: The Liar

I'm in... It's been too long since I've gotten the chance to read:) I can't wait :)

I'm in....not sure how many I'll be able to read though

2016 February Monthly Challenge. 1st Feb - 29th Feb.
Read: 9/9

1. 'F' is for February: Faerie Tale Collection Box Set #1 - READ
2. Member of the Month - Tammie: How to Steal a Dragon's Sword - READ
4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: British Zombie Breakout: Omnibus Edition - READ
5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: Mistletoe Misconduct - READ
6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day: Gold Rush Brides: The Beginning - READ
7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: To Kiss a Werewolf - READ
8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: Aramus - READ
9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: Lucas - READ
10. Reader's Choice: Naruto, Vol. 17: Itachi's Power - READ

RRRC 2016 February Monthly Challenge
Duration: February 01, 2016 - February 29, 2016
10/10 Completed Finished!! 02/28/16


✓ 1. 'F' is for February
February (Calendar Girl #2) by Audrey Carlan 02/02/16 ~Starts with the letter "F"

✓2. Member of the Month
November 9 by Colleen Hoover 02/12/16 ~On Tammie's TBR Shelf

✓3. Featured Author Challenge
Crash into You (Loving On The Edge #1) by Roni Loren 02/28/16 ~Contemporary Romance the featured artists genre

✓4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died
This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales 02/10/16 ~Book Set in the world of music

✓5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday:
Driven (Driven #1) by K. Bromberg 02/25/16 ~ Sports Romance

✓ 6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day
The Selection (The Selection #1) by Kiera Cass 02/26/16 ~I Listopia'd 'Books With A Wedding Theme

✓7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day
A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass 02/02/16 ~ Cat On the Cover

✔ 8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night
Glass Sword (Red Queen #2) by Victoria Aveyard 02/21/16 ~I think the whole series should be made into a movie.

✓9. Feb 29 - Leap Day
Manwhore (Manwhore #1) by Katy Evans 02/11/16 ~My Leap of faith is with a new to me author.

✓10. Reader's Choice
Shallow Graves by Kali Wallace 02/13/16 ~ Reader's Choice

I'm in again.

RRRC ~ 2016 February Monthly Challenge
2/1 ~ 2/29
9/10 read


✔1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts 'F'. Forged in Fire 6 Feb

✔2. Member of the Month - Tammie: Please read a book from published in April of any year. Cold Burn of Magic 16 Feb (published April 2015)

3. Featured Author Challenge - Shannon Stacey: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Shannon Stacey, or by any author with her first or last name.

You may also read a book set in New England or by an author from New England, a book published in 2006, any contemporary romance, or a book with a character who enjoys outdoor recreational activities.

✔4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: Read a book where a death plays an important part in the plot. Sealed in Sin 23 Feb

✔5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: Read book set in California (location of this year's Super Bowl) Legend 20 Feb (Los Angeles)

✔6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day: Read a book in which a character uses a name other than their legal name (nicknames count!) Truthwitch 3 Feb (Safi is short for Safiya)

✔7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the storyline. The Kingdom 13 Feb (Amelia takes in a stray dog)

✔8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: Read a book that you think would make a really great movie or TV series. Mercury Striking 9 Feb

✔9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: Take a leap of faith...read a book by an author you've never read before. Snow Like Ashes 26 Feb

✔10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Unleash the Storm 29 Feb

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

2. Member of the Month - Tammie: Tammie has been a member of the RRRC since April 2014. Here is the link to Tammie's shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2.... Please read a book from any of Tammie's shelves or a book published in 2014 or a book published in April of any year.
Razor's Traitorous Heart

3. Featured Author Challenge - Shannon Stacey: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Shannon Stacey, or by any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book set in New England or by an author from New England, a book published in 2006, any contemporary romance, or a book with a character who enjoys outdoor recreational activities.
Christmas from Hell

4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: Read a book set in the music world or with a musician as a main character, or a book where a death plays an important part in the plot.
Rock Addiction

5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: Read a sports romance or a book with an athletic MC, or a book set in California (location of this year's Super Bowl)
Hannah's Warrior (02/04)

6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day: Read a book in which a character uses a name other than their legal name (nicknames count!) or is hiding or on the run, or a book with a marriage in the storyline.
The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie (02/04)

7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the storyline, or a shifter story.
Broomstick Breakdown (02/11)

8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: Read a book that has been or is in the process of being made into a movie or TV series, or a book (or book from a series) that you think would make a really great movie or TV series.
A Demon and His Witch

9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: Take a leap of faith...read a book by an author you've never read before, or a book that has been recommended to you that you've been avoiding.
To Woo A Warrior

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Dagger's Hope

2016 February Monthly Challenge


1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts 'F' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'. - Fatal Deception - 2/26

2. Member of the Month - Tammie: Tammie has been a member of the RRRC since April 2014. Here is the link to Tammie's shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2.... Please read a book from any of Tammie's shelves or a book published in 2014. - Bend, Don't Break - 2/2

3. Featured Author Challenge - Shannon Stacey: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Shannon Stacey, or by any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Shannon:
★ She writes primarily Contemporary Romance
★ Her first full-length novel was published in 2006
★ She lives in New England
★ She loves four-wheeling
You may also read a book set in New England or by an author from New England, a book published in 2006, any contemporary romance, or a book with a character who enjoys outdoor recreational activities. - The Sweet Gum Tree

6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day: Read a book in which a character uses a name other than their legal name (nicknames count!) or is hiding or on the run, or a book with a marriage in the storyline. - Exposure - 2/20

7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the storyline. - The Training - 2/9

8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: Read a book that has been or is in the process of being made into a movie or TV series, or a book (or book from a series) that you think would make a really great movie or TV series. - A Walk to Remember - 2/10

9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: Take a leap of faith...read a book by an author you've never read before. - The Proposition - 2/2

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! - Debt Inheritance - 2/19

I'm in!

1. 'F' is for February:  Full Throttle by Julie Ann Walker 2.9
2. Member of the Month - Tammie"s Surviving by Ahren Sanders 2.13
3. Featured Author Challenge - Charming You by Kris Jayne (Contemporary) 2.13
4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died:  Surrendering by Ahren Sanders 2.13
5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday:  I Wish You Were Mine by Lauren Layne 2.8
6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day: My Brothers Keeper by Alanea Alder 2.2
7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day:  Gabriels Promise by Jordan Silver 2.3
8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: My Healer by Alanea Alder 2.1
9. Feb 29 - Leap Day:  Against the Wall by Jill Sorenson 2.1
10. Reader's Choice: Distraction by Aurora Rose Reynolds 2.1

Read: 10/10


1. 'F' is for February: Fantasy for a Gentleman 2.1 ★★★☆☆

2. Member of the Month - Tammie: Blue Mountain 2.6 ★★★★☆

3. Featured Author Challenge - Shannon Stacey: Undeniably Yours 2.13 ★★★☆☆

4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: Something Like Spring 2.6 ★★★★★

5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: Sweet Filthy Boy 2.24 ★★★★☆

6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day: My Summers With Benny 2.4 ★★★★☆

7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: Red River 2.7 ★★★★☆

8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: Feverborn 2.8 ★★★★☆

9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: The Imperfection of Swans 2.3 ★★★★☆

10. Reader's Choice: Reasons to Love a Nerd Like Me 2.21 ★★★★☆

Read: 0/10


1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts 'F' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.Flat-Out Love

2. Member of the Month - Tammie: Tammie has been a member of the RRRC since April 2014. Here is the link to Tammie's shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2.... Please read a book from any of Tammie's shelves or a book published in 2014 or a book published in April of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge - Shannon Stacey: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Shannon Stacey, or by any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Shannon:
★ She writes primarily Contemporary Romance
★ Her first full-length novel was published in 2006
★ She lives in New England
★ She loves four-wheeling

You may also read a book set in New England or by an author from New England, a book published in 2006, any contemporary romance, or a book with a character who enjoys outdoor recreational activities.
Every Day

4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: Read a book set in the music world or with a musician as a main character, or a book where a death plays an important part in the plot.Daughter of Smoke & Bone

5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: Read a sports romance or a book with an athletic MC, or a book set in California (location of this year's Super Bowl)

6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day: Read a book in which a character uses a name other than their legal name (nicknames count!) or is hiding or on the run, or a book with a marriage in the storyline.

7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the storyline, or a shifter story. Dash & Lily's Book of Dares


8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: Read a book that has been or is in the process of being made into a movie or TV series, or a book (or book from a series) that you think would make a really great movie or TV series.

9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: Take a leap of faith...read a book by an author you've never read before, or a book that has been recommended to you that you've been avoiding.Angels' Blood

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

2016 February Monthly Challenge
Duration: February 1st - February 29th
Completed: 10/10 - DONE

✔1. 'F' is for February: From Sanctum with Love by Lexi Blake (24/2) ****
✔2. Member of the Month - Tammie: Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas (15/2) ****
✔3. Featured Author Challenge - Shannon Stacey: Distraction by Aurora Rose Reynolds (7/2) ***
✔4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: Jet by Jay Crownover (17/2) **
✔5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: The Score by Elle Kennedy (14/2) ***
✔6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day: His Secondhand Wife by Cherly St.John (5/2) ****
✔7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: Lords of the Were by Bianca D'Arc (9/2) **
✔8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole (1/2) *****
✔9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: For Your Sake by Elayne DiSano (12/2) ***
✔10. Reader's Choice: Luca: You Will Be Mine by Jaimie Roberts (4/2) **

2016 February Monthly Challenge


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

2. Member of the Month - Tammie: Tammie has been a member of the RRRC since April 2014. Here is the link to Tammie's shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2.... Please read a book from any of Tammie's shelves or a book published in 2014 or a book published in April of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge - Shannon Stacey: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Shannon Stacey, or by any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Shannon:
★ She writes primarily Contemporary Romance
★ Her first full-length novel was published in 2006
★ She lives in New England
★ She loves four-wheeling
You may also read a book set in New England or by an author from New England, a book published in 2006, any contemporary romance, or a book with a character who enjoys outdoor recreational activities.

4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: Read a book set in the music world or with a musician as a main character, or a book where a death plays an important part in the plot.

5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: Read a sports romance or a book with an athletic MC, or a book set in California (location of this year's Super Bowl)

6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day: Read a book in which a character uses a name other than their legal name (nicknames count!) or is hiding or on the run, or a book with a marriage in the storyline.

7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the storyline, or a shifter story.

8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: Read a book that has been or is in the process of being made into a movie or TV series, or a book (or book from a series) that you think would make a really great movie or TV series.

9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: Take a leap of faith...read a book by an author you've never read before, or a book that has been recommended to you that you've been avoiding.

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

February Monthly Challenge

0/10

1. 'F' is for February: Full Domain by Kindle Alexander
2. Member of the Month - Tammie: Straddling the Line by Jaci Burton
3. FAC - Shannon Stacey:72 Hours by Shannon Stacey
4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea Sinclair
5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday:Game Changer by Melissa Cutler
6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day:Moving Target by Cheyenne McCray
7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day:Omega Heart by G G Gericault
8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: Forgotten by Mariah Stewart
9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: Hell or High Water by Jerrie Alexander
10. Reader's Choice: Shadow Fall by Laura Griffin

RRRC Monthly
February 1, 2016 - February 29, 2016


☑ February - 10/10

1. 'F' is for February - A Fostered Love (2/4) ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Impractical Magic (2/10) ★★★★½
3. Featured Author Challenge - Heat Exchange (2/17) ★★★★★
4. The Day the Music Died - The Final Line (2/2) ★★★★★
5. Super Bowl Sunday - Breakaway (2/5) ★★★★½
6. Get a Different Name Day - The Merchant of Death (2/1) ★★★★★
7. Love Your Pet Day - Bonds of Hate (2/8) ★★★½
8. Oscar Night - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2/8) ★★★★★
9. Leap Day - Secrets in the Air (2/13) ★★★
10. Reader's Choice - Ink (2/3) ★★★★

Yes Let's Go Again:
~9/10

1. 'F' is for February: Fatal Affair by Marie Force
2. Member of the Month - Tammie: Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley
3. FAC - Shannon Stacey: Exclusively Yours
4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: Deep
5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day: Feverborn
7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: Kara's Wolves
8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: The Road
9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: Silver Thaw
10. Reader's Choice: Soulless

2016 February Monthly Challenge

Read: 0 out of 6

1. 'F' is for February: F*ck Love by Tarryn Fisher

2. Member of the Month - Tammie: Fall from India Place by Samantha Young

3. Featured Author Challenge - Shannon Stacey: To Love Jason Thorne by Ella Maise

8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: The Score by Elle Kennedy

9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: A Pound of Flesh by Sophie Jackson

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

2016 February Monthly Challenge
Read: 10/10

✔1. 'F' is for February: Frost Burned 7/7
✔2. Member of the Month: Kaleidoscope 2/12
✔3. Featured Author Challenge: Danse Macabre 2/11
✔4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: Survivor In Death 2/18
✔5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: Quarterback Draw 2/9
✔6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day: Mystery Man 2/6
✔7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: Bone Crossed 2/16
✔8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: Lucky Break 2/26
✔9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: Never Say Die 2/23
✔10. Reader's Choice: When You Dare 2/12

2016 February Monthly Challenge
7/10

1. 'F' is for February: Full House by: Janet Evanovich (2/25)
2. Member of the Month: More Than Words by: Karla Doyle (2/4)
3. Featured Author Challenge: Snowbound with the CEO by: Shannon Stacey (2/4)
4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: Carnal Innocence by: Nora Roberts
5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: Revealing the Dragons by: Jessie Donovan (2/13)
6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day: The Vampire's Mail Order Bride by: Kristen Painter (2/5)
7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: Dragonswan by: Sherrilyn Kenyon (2/3)
8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: Fifth Grave Past the Light by: Darynda Jones
9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: The Gatekeeper's Sons by: Eva Pohler
10. Reader's Choice: Kiss Me While I Sleep by: Linda Howard (2/12)

RRRC - Monthly Challenge: February

0/10 read

1. 'F' is for February: Fragrance Free by L.B. Dunbar
2. Member of the Month - Tammie: Obsessive Compulsion by C.E. Kilgore
3. Featured Author Challenge - Shannon Stacey: All These Pieces of Me by C.E. Kilgore

4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: Read a book set in the music world or with a musician as a main character, or a book where a death plays an important part in the plot.

5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: Mr. Kiss and Tell by Rob Thomas
6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day: Saving Grace by Norah Wilson
7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: Wolf's Glory by Maddy Barone

8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: Read a book that has been or is in the process of being made into a movie or TV series, or a book (or book from a series) that you think would make a really great movie or TV series.

9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: Trial by Fire by Jo Davis

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

2016 February Monthly Challenge
0/10

1. 'F' is for February: Fantasy Lover
2. Member of the Month: Rock Chick
3. Featured Author Challenge: Exclusively Yours
4. Feb. 3 - The Day the Music Died: The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy
5. Feb 7 - Super Bowl Sunday: The Friend Zone
6. Feb 13 - Get a Different Name Day: Feverborn
7. Feb 20 - Love Your Pet Day: Linger
8. Feb 28 - Oscar Night: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
9. Feb 29 - Leap Day: Leo
10. Reader's Choice: Oblivion