Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

​2017 July Monthly Challenge​​

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

​​2. Happy Anniversary!​ ​Read a book that was published in July of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in July of any year. Link to member list, beginning with July 2016​:​​ ​MEMBER LIST​ ​

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

Fun Facts about ​Jennifer-
* ​NY Times Bestselling author
​* ​​​She's won RWA's RITA and RT Reviewer's Choice awards​
* ​Writes historical and paranormal romance and historical mysteries
* ​She writes under three pen names: Jennifer Ashley, Allyson James, and Ashley Gardner

--You may also choose to read a book under any of her pen names, an author with the same first or last name of those pen names or any paranormal or historical romance.

4. Independence Day: July 4 -- Thomas Jefferson, is the author of the Declaration of Independence. He led a committee that crafted the declaration between June 11-28, 1776.
--Read a book with a MC that's 'independent', a writer or a political figure or a book with a cover that's at least 50% red, white OR blue...combination of 50% OK too...bonus pride points for all three!

5. World Population Day: July 11 -- It is estimated that the world's population could reach 9.7 billion people by 2050, and over 11 billion by 2100. With that many of us, one wonders if this population level is sustainable? With all the issues related to these billions upon billions of people, World Population Day was established to raise awareness of global population issues.
--Read a book that touches on any human rights issue, a book that involves a billionaire or a MC of significant wealth, or a book with more than one person on the cover.

6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day: July 14 -- Symbolizes the end of the constitutional monarchy, and the beginning of the democratic republic of France. To Frenchmen, Bastille Day is viewed as their liberation.
--Read a book set in France or another Country other than the one your live in or a book that includes a royal/monarch MC (at any level) or a page count that includes a 1 or 4.

​7. National Ice Cream Day: July 16 -- It's only fitting that ice cream be given it's own special day. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in the month.​
--Read a book with the word 'ice' or 'cream' any where in the title, series, or author's name...example "Twice Tempted" or Anne Rice. You can also read a book with ice cream on the cover, a book by your favorite author or a book that would be 'special' to you.

​8. International Day of Friendship: July 30 -- Paraguay first celebrated this day on an national level on July 30, 1958. Other countries with early celebrations include: several countries in South America, Bangladesh, India, and Malaysia. In 2011, the United Nations declared this an official international day.
--Read a book that includes MCs who are close friends or a book published in 2011.

9. Mutt's Day: July 31 -- Mutts deserve their day in the spotlight too! By definition a mutt, sometimes called a "Half-breed", is a dog that is of mixed breed.
--Read a book that includes a Pet, has an animal of any kind on the cover or that's considered paranormal or fantasy genre.

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

You can choose to complete 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.

Please repost when you are finished and I'll add you to the list of finishers!

Happy Reading Everyone!!

Finishers! (✔)

✔ Amanda A
Aminko
Angie
Arij
Barbara
✔ Barbara ★
✔ Beth
✔ Beth
✔ BJ Rose
✔ Bookchaser
✔ broken-barriers
Brenda
Camille
✔ Christie
✔ Christine
✔ .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•
✔ Connie N.
Danielle Gypsy Soul
Elisa
Elizabeth
✔ Emerson
Emily
✔ Ethel
Fran
✔ fleurette
Gea
✔ Georgina
✔ iReadFluff
✔ J.C.
J.P.
✔ JoAnne
Jonquil
✔ Juana
✔ Jujubee
✔ Julianna
✔ Justme
KarenH
✔ Katherine
✔ ☘KathyD☘
✔ Katie
✔ Kesha
Kimberly
✔ Krissy
✔ L. M. Warren
✔ Lacy
Larissa
✔ LaurLa
✔ Lilly
Lily
Melissa
✔ ~Melissa~
Miriam
✔ Mojca
✔ MountainKat
✔ MyzanM
✔ NayNay
Nicole
✔ Ranzes Ryne
Sallie (GeorgiaGirl)
✔ Sandra
✔ Sarah
✔ Shannon
✔ Shelby
✔ Sonja
Stephanie
✔ Susan
Suzanne
✔ Tammie
✔ Teresa
Yz the Whyz

For Suggestions/Questions
Allyson James Books Link
Ashley Gardner Books Link

Color Extraction Lab Link
Red Book Covers
White Book Covers
Blue Book Covers

Books with Royalty

I'm in!! Hopefully will get 8 completed this month, we'll see.

2017 July Monthly Challenge​​

8/8

✔️​​1. 'J' is for July​​: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'. ~ Summer of Firefly Memories ~ Joan Gable ~ 7/4/17

​​2. Happy Anniversary!​ ​Read a book that was published in July of any year.

✔️​​3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author​ ​- ​Jennifer Ashley​: Read one book written by Jennifer Ashley or any author with her first or last name. Link to Jennifer Ashley's backlist ~ Bet Me | ~ Jennifer Cruise ~ 7/4/17

✔️4. Independence Day: July 4--Read a book with a MC that's 'independent', a writer or a political figure or a book with a cover that's at least 50% red, white OR blue...combination of 50% OK too...bonus pride points for all three! ~ Third Grave Dead Ahead ~ D. Jones ~ 7/21/17

✔️5. World Population Day: July 11--Read a book that touches on any human rights issue, a book that involves a billionaire or a MC of significant wealth, or a book with more than one person on the cover. ~ Memory House ~ Bette Lee Crosby ~ 7/24/17

✔️6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day: July 14 ~ Read a book set in France or another Country other than the one your live in or a book that includes a royal/monarch MC (at any level) or a page count that includes a 1 or 4. ~ page count ~ 304 pages ~ What Makes a Family ~ Colleen Faulkner ~ 7/29/17

​7. National Ice Cream Day: July 16 ~ Read a book with the word 'ice' or 'cream' any where in the title, series, or author's name...example "Twice Tempted" or Anne Rice. You can also read a book with ice cream on the cover, a book by your favorite author or a book that would be 'special' to you.

✔️​8. International Day of Friendship: July 30 ~ Read a book that includes MCs who are close friends or a book published in 2011. ~ Summer Rental ~ Mary Kay Andrews ~7/1/17

✔️9. Mutt's Day: July 31 ~ Read a book that includes a Pet, has an animal of any kind on the cover or that's considered paranormal or fantasy genre. ~ The Thing Is ~ Kathleen Gerard ~ 7/15/17

✔️​10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice ~ The Keeper of Lost Things ~ Ruth Hogan ~ 7/9/17

​2017 July Monthly Challenge​​


0/10 Completed


0​​1. 'J' is for July​​: 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 My Luck by Rosalind James
OR
Splendid by Julia Quinn
0​​2. Happy Anniversary!:​ ​Read a book that was published in July of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in July of any year.
Virtual Warrior by Ann Lawrence
OR
That Familiar Touch by Dara Joy
OR
Siren's Call by Jayne Castle
​​03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author​ ​~ ​Jennifer Ashley​: Read one book written by Jennifer Ashley or any author with her first or last name.
You may also choose to read a book under any of her pen names, an author with the same first or last name of those pen names or any paranormal or historical romance.
Drowning in Fire by Hanna Martine
OR
Heart Legacy by Robin D. Owens
OR
Guardian by Angela Knight
04. Independence Day (July 4): Read a book with a MC that's 'independent', a writer or a political figure or a book with a cover that's at least 50% red, white OR blue...combination of 50% OK too...bonus pride points for all three!
Sweet Southern Bad Boy by Michele Summers
OR
No Sunshine When She's Gone by Kate Angell
OR
Allegiance of Honor by Nalini Singh
05. World Population Day (July 11): Read a book that touches on any human rights issue, a book that involves a billionaire or a MC of significant wealth, or a book with more than one person on the cover.
A Path Appears: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity by Nicholas D. Kristof
OR
The Best of Me by Elisabeth Barrett
OR
A Kiss in the Snow by Susan Mallery
06. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day (July 14): Read a book set in France or another Country other than the one your live in or a book that includes a royal/monarch MC (at any level) or a page count that includes a 1 or 4.
Dreams of Lilacs by Lynn Kurland
OR
Always on My Mind by Bella Andre
0​7. National Ice Cream Day (July 16): Read a book with the word 'ice' or 'cream' any where in the title, series, or author's name...example "Twice Tempted" or Anne Rice. You can also read a book with ice cream on the cover, a book by your favorite author or a book that would be 'special' to you.
Love on Ice by Olivia West
OR
A Perfect Homecoming by Lisa Dyson
OR
The Reasons to Stay by Laura Drake
OR
Full Scoop by Janet Evanovich
0​8. International Day of Friendship (July 30): Read a book that includes MCs who are close friends or a book published in 2011.

09. Mutt's Day (July 31): Read a book that includes a pet, has an animal of any kind on the cover or that's considered paranormal or fantasy genre.
About a Dog by Jenn McKinlay
OR
Need You for Keeps by Marina Adair
OR
Must Love Wieners by Casey Griffin
​10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.​


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Me please!

KRISSY'S SPOT
10/10 Completed

✓01. J Title: Jumbo 7/08 ★★★
✓02. Pub in July: Waiting for a Prince 7/05 ★★★★
✓03. Jennifer Ashley: The Calling 7/14 ★★★
✓04. Blue Cover: Life After Joe 7/01 ★★★★
✓05. Wealthy MC: The Countess Conspiracy 7/03 ★★★★
✓06. Set in France: Powder And Patch 7/02 ★★
✓07. Ice/Cream Title: Icecapade 7/04 ★★★★
✓08. Published in 2011: Talker's Graduation 7/06 ★★
✓09. Animal on Cover: Golden Eyes 7/06 ★
✓10. Reader's Choice: Manny Get Your Guy 7/07 ★★★★

I'm in!

1 J is for July - Kept - Jami Alden - 7 JULY
2 Published in July - Blindfolded Innocence - Alessandra Torre - 6 JULY
3 Same name as author - Rock Chick Revolution - Kristen Ashley - 6 JULY
4 Blue/white cover - Black Ice - Anne Stuart - 8 JULY
5 Billionaire - The VIP Doubles Down - Nancy Herkness - 9 JULY
6 different country than mine - The Diary of Brad De Luca - Alessandra Torre - 7 JULY
7 Ice in title - Ice Blue - Anne Stuart - 16 JULY
8 Published in 2011 - Belong to Me - Shayla Black - 12 JULY
9 Animal on cover - Divide & Conquer - Abigail Roux - 20 JULY
10 Reader's choice - Emergency Delivery - Samanthe Beck - 11 JULY

I'm in of course!
5/10 is the plan....
7/10 DONE
​​1. 'J' is for July​​: The King's Courtesan by Judith James ***** My Review
​​2. Happy Anniversary: Outlander July 26th 2005
​​3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author​ ​- ​Jennifer Ashley​ or Paranormal/Historical: How to Tame a Beast in Seven Days (paranormal/historical) **** My Review
4. Independence Day: July 4: Between the Devil and Desire (red cover) or
The Art of Sinning (white cover) or
Scandal Wears Satin (blue cover)
5. World Population Day: July 11: Any Duchess Will Do (MC with wealth)
6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day: Surviving Raine (book set in the Caribbean) **** My Review
​7. National Ice Cream Day: July 16: Lick (My own little brand of humor there... doesn't say ICE or CREAM, but... well... Okay I don't need to elaborate!) ***** My Review
​8. International Day of Friendship: July 30: Wives Of War (friendships)
9. Mutt's Day: July 31: Must Love Wieners (dog on cover)
​10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.​ Leaving this one open for several choices I'm still debating... the 5-10 books I've been trying to read! LOL Into the Fury ***
Read a second one on my Reader'sChoice list: It Ends with Us and SO glad I did! ***** My Review

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My Reader's Choices:


DONE:

2017 July Monthly Challenge​​

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

​​2. Happy Anniversary!​ ​Read a book that was published in July of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in July of any year. Link to member list, beginning with July 2016​:​​ ​MEMBER LIST​ ​

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

Fun Facts about ​Jennifer-
* ​NY Times Bestselling author
​* ​​​She's won RWA's RITA and RT Reviewer's Choice awards​
* ​Writes historical and paranormal romance and historical mysteries
* ​She writes under three pen names: Jennifer Ashley, Allyson James, and Ashley Gardner

--You may also choose to read a book under any of her pen names, an author with the same first or last name of those pen names or any paranormal or historical romance.

4. Independence Day: July 4 -- Thomas Jefferson, is the author of the Declaration of Independence. He led a committee that crafted the declaration between June 11-28, 1776.
--Read a book with a MC that's 'independent', a writer or a political figure or a book with a cover that's at least 50% red, white OR blue...combination of 50% OK too...bonus pride points for all three!

5. World Population Day: July 11 -- It is estimated that the world's population could reach 9.7 billion people by 2050, and over 11 billion by 2100. With that many of us, one wonders if this population level is sustainable? With all the issues related to these billions upon billions of people, World Population Day was established to raise awareness of global population issues.
--Read a book that touches on any human rights issue, a book that involves a billionaire or a MC of significant wealth, or a book with more than one person on the cover.

6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day: July 14 -- Symbolizes the end of the constitutional monarchy, and the beginning of the democratic republic of France. To Frenchmen, Bastille Day is viewed as their liberation.
--Read a book set in France or another Country other than the one your live in or a book that includes a royal/monarch MC (at any level) or a page count that includes a 1 or 4.

​7. National Ice Cream Day: July 16 -- It's only fitting that ice cream be given it's own special day. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in the month.​
--Read a book with the word 'ice' or 'cream' any where in the title, series, or author's name...example "Twice Tempted" or Anne Rice. You can also read a book with ice cream on the cover, a book by your favorite author or a book that would be 'special' to you.

​8. International Day of Friendship: July 30 -- Paraguay first celebrated this day on an national level on July 30, 1958. Other countries with early celebrations include: several countries in South America, Bangladesh, India, and Malaysia. In 2011, the United Nations declared this an official international day.
--Read a book that includes MCs who are close friends or a book published in 2011.

9. Mutt's Day: July 31 -- Mutts deserve their day in the spotlight too! By definition a mutt, sometimes called a "Half-breed", is a dog that is of mixed breed.
--Read a book that includes a Pet, has an animal of any kind on the cover or that's considered paranormal or fantasy genre.

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

July Monthly Challenge
0/4 Read

0​​1. 'J' is for July​​:
0​​2. Happy Anniversary!:​ ​Read a book that was published in July of any year
​​03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author​ ​~ ​Jennifer Ashley​: paranormal or historical romance.
04. Independence Day (July 4): Read a book with a MC that's 'independent', a writer or a political figure or a book with a cover that's at least 50% red, white OR blue.
05. World Population Day (July 11):MC of significant wealth, or a book with more than one person on the cover.
06. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day (July 14): Read a book set in France or another Country other than the one your live in or a book that includes a royal/monarch MC (at any level) or a page count that includes a 1 or 4.
0​7. National Ice Cream Day (July 16): Read a book with the word 'ice' or 'cream' any where in the title, series, or author's name. You can also read a book with ice cream on the cover, a book by your favorite author or a book that would be 'special' to you.
0​8. International Day of Friendship (July 30): Read a book that includes MCs who are close friends or a book published in 2011.
09. Mutt's Day (July 31): Pet, has an animal cover or paranormal or fantasy genre.
​10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.​

10/10 read

1. 'J' is for July. Read a book whose author's first name starts with 'J':One Night with a Billionaire 14/7

2. Happy Anniversary! Read a book that was published in July of any year: A Touch of Midnight 10/7 (Published July 14, 3013)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jennifer Ashley: Read one book written by Jennifer Ashley or any author with her first or last name: The Many Sins of Lord Cameron 7/7

4. Independence Day, July 4. Read a book with a MC that is a writer or a political figure: The Duke's Perfect Wife 13/7 (he is running for Prime Minister)

5. World Population Day, July 11. Read a book with more than one person on the cover: Dragon Unleashed 6/7

6. Bastille Day, July 14. Read a book set in France: Her Dark Angel 8/7

7. National Ice Cream Day, July 16. Read a book with the word 'ice' or 'cream' any where in the title, series, or author's name: Barbarian's Tease 11/7 (series name: Ice Planet Barbarians)

8. International Day of Friendship, July 30. Read a book that includes MCs who are close friends: Tempting Her Best Friend 9/7

9. Mutt's Day, July 31. Read a book that that's considered paranormal or fantasy genre: Fire in His Kiss 3/7

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice: The Princesses 13/7

My spot

I'm so in!

2017 July Monthly Challenge​​

9/10 completed

✓ 'J' is for July​​: The Thing About Love by Julie James (08/07) ★★★★

​​✓ Happy Anniversary: ​The Law of Attraction by N.M. Silber (05/07) ★★

​​✓ Featured Author Challenge (FAC): One Night Stand by Jennifer Sucevic (06/07) ★★★

✓ Independence Day, July 4: Roman by Sawyer Bennett (30/07) ★★★

✓ World Population Day, July 11: The Bastard Billionaire by Jessica Lemmon (04/07) ★★★★

✓ "Vive la France!", Bastille Day, July 14: Royally Screwed by Emma Chase (03/07) ★★★★

​7. National Ice Cream Day: July 16 -- It's only fitting that ice cream be given it's own special day. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in the month.​
--Read a book with the word 'ice' or 'cream' any where in the title, series, or author's name...example "Twice Tempted" or Anne Rice. You can also read a book with ice cream on the cover, a book by your favorite author or a book that would be 'special' to you.

✓ International Day of Friendship, July 30: Easy Nights by Kristen Proby (25/07) ★★

✓ Mutt's Day, July 31: Good Boy by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy (11/07) ★★★

​✓ Reader's Choice: One Good Reason by Julie Johnson (14/07) ★★★

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July Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔1. 'J' is for July: Gingerbread Cookie Murder - Joann Fluke 7/6

✔2. Happy Anniversary! Ash and Quill - Rachel Caine (July 11, 2017) 7/26

✔3. (FAC) author - Jennifer Ashley: Fatal Fixer-Upper - Jennie Bentley 7/17

✔4. Independence Day, July 4. White Fire - Douglas Preston (white cover) 7/29

✔5. World Population Day, July 11. Warm Bodies - Isaac Mariom (2 peeps on cover) 7/14

✔6. Bastille Day, July 14. The Man Who Spoke Snakish - Andrus Kivirähk (set in Estonia, I live in USA) 7/17

✔7. National Ice Cream Day, July 16. No Strings Attached - Kate Angell (ice cream on cover) 7/31

✔8. Int'l Day of Friendship, July 30. Concrete Savior - Yvonne Navarro (pub May 2011) 7/7

✔9. Mutt's Day, July 31. Fatal Fixer-Upper - Jennie Bentley (cat on cover) 7/17

✔10. Reader's Choice: Lucky Catch - Deborah Coonts 7/8



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

I'm in.

2017 July Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10

✔1. 'J' is for July​: Bringing Home the Bad Boy by Jessica Lemmon ✶✶✶✶ July 7
✔2. Happy Anniversary! Mister Hockey by Lia Riley ✶✶✶✶✶ July 13
✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Adam by Jennifer Ashley ✶✶ July 8
✔4. Independence Day: Ink and Lies: A Funny, Sexy Love Story by S.L. Jennings ✶✶✶✶ ✶ July 9
✔5. World Population Day: Tapping the Billionaire by Max Monroe ✶✶✶✶ July 5
✔6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day: Sweet Filthy Boy by Christina Lauren ✶✶✶✶ July 3
✔7. National Ice Cream Day: Co-Wrecker by Meghan Quinn ✶✶✶✶ July 12
✔8. International Day of Friendship: Slow Ride by Erin McCarthy ✶✶✶ July 10
✔9. Mutt's Day: Good Boy Sarina Bowen ✶✶✶✶ July 21
✔10. Reader's Choice: Stand by A.L. Jackson ✶✶✶✶✶ July 22

I'm in!

Finished!

2017 July Monthly Challenge​​

​​1. 'J' is for July​​:
or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'. Book Scavenger, Jennifer Bertman 7/1/17

​​2. Happy Anniversary!​ ​Read a book that was published in July of any year Chasing Down a Dream: A Blessings Novel, Beverly Jenkins 7/10/17 (July 4, 2017)

​​3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author​ ​- ​Jennifer Ashley​:

or any paranormal or historical romance. Marry in Haste, Anne Gracie 7/10/17

4. Independence Day: July 4 --
--Read a book with a MC that's 'independent', a writer or a political figure : The Woman in Cabin 10, Ruth Ware 7/9/17

5. World Population Day:
--Read a book that touches on any human rights issue, A Closed and Common Orbit, Becky Chambers 7/21/17
or a book with more than one person on the cover. Dragon in Exile, Sharon Lee & Steve Miller 7/3/17

6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day:
or a book that includes a royal/monarch MC (at any level) A Coalition of Lions, Elizabeth E. Wein 7/4/17 (actually, this would work for all 3 -- 210 pages, in Ethiopia, with royalty)
or a page count that includes a 1 or 4. From Above: A Riley Donovan Mystery, Norah McClintock 7/13/17

​7. National Ice Cream Day:
a book by your favorite author Captain Vorpatril's Alliance, Lois McMaster Bujold 7/5/17

​8. International Day of Friendship: July 30 --
--Read a book that includes MCs who are close friends A Gentleman in Moscow , Amor Towles 7/11/17

9. Mutt's Day: July 31 --
--Read a book that includes a Pet, Brotherhood in Death, J.D. Robb 7/18/17 (Galahad)
has an animal of any kind on the cover The Girl Who Drank the Moon , Kelly Barnhill 7/16/17 (dragon)
or that's considered paranormal or fantasy genre. , Yangsze Choo 7/12/17

​10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.​ , BookClub Seattle 7/6/17

2017 July Monthly Challenge
Duration: July 1st - July 31st
Completed: 6/10

✔1. 'J' is for July​​: Dirty Daddies by Jade West (5/7) **
​​2. Happy Anniversary!​: ​Assassin Next Door by Eve Langlais
✔​​3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author​ ​- ​Jennifer Ashley​: Ashes by Suzanne Wright (12/7) ****
4. Independence Day - July 4: Stroke of Midnight by Olivia Drake
✔5. World Population Day - July 11: Hard Hitter by Sarina Bowen (13/7) ****
✔6. "Vive la France!" Bastille Day - July 14: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh (6/7) *****
​7. National Ice Cream Day - July 16: Brighter Than the Sun by Maya Banks
✔​8. International Day of Friendship - July 30: Roommates with Benefits by Nicole Williams (16/7) ***
9. Mutt's Day - July 31: Wolf Hunt by Paige Tyler
✔10. Reader's Choice: Heartbreaker by Stacey Kennedy (3/7) ***

​

I'm in! :)

6/5 completed (I'm aiming for a 5)

✔1. 'J' is for July​​: Undead and Unwed (Mary Janice Davidson) ★★★ July 22, 2017

​​2. Happy Anniversary!​: ​The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (Published in July 2007)

​​3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author​: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Featured author's book)

✔4. Independence Day - July 4: Just After Sunset (A completely blue cover!) ★★★ July 23, 2017

✔5. World Population Day - July 11: The Color Purple (Deals with human rights issues)★★★★ July 1, 2017

✔6. "Vive la France!" Bastille Day - July 14: Black Wings Has My Angel (Set in a different country) ★★★★ July 14, 2017

✔​7. National Ice Cream Day - July 16: Belle Dame Sans Merci (This could be special to me!) ★★★★★ July 10, 2017

✔​8. International Day of Friendship - July 30: Starstruck (MCs are best friends) ★★ July 7, 2017

9. Mutt's Day - July 31: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay (Fantastic beasts...) [Reading]

10. Reader's Choice: The Princess Bride [Reading]

RRRC ~ July Monthly Challenge​​
7/1 ~ 7/31/17
9/9 read

​​1. 'J' is for July​​: Dirty Bad Strangers by Jade West 7/3/17 3.5 - 4♥

​​2. Happy Anniversary!​ ​ - July Pub book July 2015 Redesigning Max 7/13/17 3♥

​​3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author​ ​- ​Jennifer Ashley​: PNR book Fight the Tide 7/8/17 3♥



4. Independence Day: July 4 -- 7/29/17 3♥

5. World Population Day: July 11 -- 7/27/17 3♥


6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day: July 14 -- Vengeance 494 pgs 7/17/17 4♥

​7. National Ice Cream Day: July 16 -- It's only fitting that ice cream be given it's own special day. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in the month.​
--Read a book with the word 'ice' or 'cream' any where in the title, series, or author's name...example "Twice Tempted" or Anne Rice. You can also read a book with ice cream on the cover, a book by your favorite author or a book that would be 'special' to you.

​8. International Day of Friendship: July 30 -- a book published in 2011. Ghost Story 7/23/17 4♥

9. Mutt's Day: July 31 -- Dirty Bad Savage 7/25/17 2♥

​10. Reader's Choice: Side Jobs: Stories from the Dresden Files 7/10/17 4♥

I'm in this month...

RRRC July Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. 'J' is for July​​: Author
Wait for You J. Lynn 7/6/17 AKA Jennifer L. Armentrout

2. Happy Anniversary!:​ ​Read a book that was published in July of any year
Hard to Handle Nicole Edwards 7/18/17

​​3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author​ ​~ ​Jennifer Ashley
Adam Jennifer Ashley 7/15/17

4. Independence Day (July 4): Read a book with a MC that's 'independent',
Lord of the High Lonesome Janet Dailey 7/8/17

5. World Population Day (July 11): Read a book with more than one person on the cover.
Summer at the Lake Linda Barrett 7/5/17

6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day (July 14): Read a book set in another country other than the one your live in. I live in the US and the book is set in Scotland.
Into the Deep Samantha Young 7/7/17

​7. National Ice Cream Day (July 16): Read a book with ice cream on the cover.
Cure for the Common Breakup Beth Kendrick 7/12/17

8. International Day of Friendship (July 30): Read a book published in 2011.
Baby, Come Home Stephanie Bond 7/25/17

9. Mutt's Day (July 31): Pet, paranormal genre.
Dog named General Lee and lots of ghosts!
The Girl On Legare Street Karen White 7/2/17

​10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.​
Fallout Sara Paretsky 7/9/17

I'm in.

Finished July 31...10/10

1. 'J' is for July​​: Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini July 17, 4 stars
​​2. Happy Anniversary!:​ The Duke She Wished For by Ellie St. Clair July 29, 4 stars
​3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author​ ​~ ​Jennifer Ashley​: Penelope & Prince Charming by Jennifer Ashley July 30, 5 stars
4. Independence Day (July 4): Mrs. Lincoln's Rival by Jennifer Chiaverini July 8, 3 stars
5. World Population Day (July 11): Bared to You by Sylvia Day July 25, 4 stars
6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day (July 14): The One by Kiera Cass July 26, 4.5 stars
​7. National Ice Cream Day (July 16): Portrait of a Starter: A Starters Story by Lissa Price July 26, 3 stars
​8. International Day of Friendship (July 30): How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper July 30, 5 stars
9. Mutt's Day (July 31): Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning July 31, 5 stars
​10. Reader's Choice: The Spymistress by Jennifer Chiaverini July 23, 4 stars

As always, I'll try for all 10 tasks and see how many I'm able to finish.

2017 July Monthly Challenge​​
Timeframe: 7/1/17 to 7/31/17
10/10

1. 'J' is for July - Author's first name starts with 'J' - Author Janet Evanovich - Top Secret Twenty-One - 7/3/17 ♥♥♥♥♥

2. Happy Anniversary! - Published in July of any year - I Need a Lifeguard Everywhere But the Pool by Lisa Scottoline - 7/7/17 ♥♥♥♥
Published 7/11/17

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jennifer Ashley - Any paranormal romance - Seventh Grave and No Body by Darynda Jones - 7/15/17 ♥♥♥♥

4. Independence Day: July 4 - MC that's 'independent' - Just This Once by Rosalind James - 7/31/17 ♥♥♥♥
Hannah is so used to being on her own that she won’t accept anything from Drew.

5. World Population Day: July 11 - MC of significant wealth - Promises in Death by J.D. Robb - 7/8/17 ♥♥♥♥♥

6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day: July 14 - Page count that includes a 1 or 4 - 291 pgs - Until November by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 7/9/17 ♥♥

7. National Ice Cream Day: July 16 - Favorite author - Author Janet Evanovich - Hero at Large - 7/11/17 ♥♥♥

8. International Day of Friendship - MCs who are close friends - Lured In by Laura Drewry - 7/27/17 ♥♥♥♥
Jessie and Finn have been friends for years before they became lovers.

9. Mutt's Day: July 31 – Paranormal or fantasy genre - Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews - 7/4/17 ♥♥♥

10. Reader's Choice - Your choice - Cowboy to Command by Sabrina York - 7/13/17 ♥♥♥♥



*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 7/31/17*****
​

i'm in! =)

Romance Readers Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: July 1/17 - July 31/17

​​1. 'J' is for July​​: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Fall of Poppies by Jennifer Robson 07/07/17 *****

​​2. Happy Anniversary!​ ​Read a book that was published in July of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in July of any year. Link to member list, beginning with July 2016​:​​ ​MEMBER LIST​ ​
Seduction on the Sand by Roxanne St. Claire 07/06/17 **** Pub in July

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

--You may also choose to read a book under any of her pen names, an author with the same first or last name of those pen names or any paranormal or historical romance.
The Unfaithful Queen by Carolly Erickson 07/14/17 **** HR

4. --Read a book with a MC that's 'independent', a writer or a political figure or a book with a cover that's at least 50% red, white OR blue...combination of 50% OK too...bonus pride points for all three!
The Favored Queen by Carolly Erickson 07/03/17 ***

5. --Read a book that touches on any human rights issue, a book that involves a billionaire or a MC of significant wealth, or a book with more than one person on the cover.
The Queen's Promise by Lyn Andrews 07/02/17 ***** wealth

6. --Read a book set in France or another Country other than the one your live in or a book that includes a royal/monarch MC (at any level) or a page count that includes a 1 or 4.
The Alibi by Sandra Brown 07/04/17 **** 496

​7. --Read a book with the word 'ice' or 'cream' any where in the title, series, or author's name...example "Twice Tempted" or Anne Rice. You can also read a book with ice cream on the cover, a book by your favorite author or a book that would be 'special' to you.
Don't Tell by Karen Rose 07/16/17 **** FA

​8.--Read a book that includes MCs who are close friends or a book published in 2011.
Wildflower Hill by Kimberly Freeman 07/01/17 ** 2011

9. --Read a book that includes a Pet, has an animal of any kind on the cover or that's considered paranormal or fantasy genre.
The Summer's End by Mary Alice Monroe 07/11/17 ***** Thor (dog)

​10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.​
The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy E. Reichert 07/05/17 ***

2017 July Monthly Challenge
10/10 Read - COMPLETE!

✔︎​1. 'J' is for July​​: To Love a Cop by Janice Kay Johnson
July 14th, 2017 - 4 Stars

✔︎​​2. Happy Anniversary!​: Too Hot to Handle by Tessa Bailey (Ashley; Joined July 2016)
July 2nd, 2017 - 3 Stars

​​✔︎3. Featured Author Challenge​ ​- Jennifer Ashley: The Night Is Forever by Heather Graham
July 25th, 2017 - 3 Stars

✔︎​​4. July 4 - Independence Day: The Inn at Eagle Point by Sherryl Woods
July 11th, 2017 - 4 Stars

✔︎5. July 11 - World Population Day: Blackmailed Into a Fake Engagement by Leanne Banks
July 21st, 2017 - 3 Stars

✔︎6. July 14 - "Vive la France!", Bastille Day: One Evening in Paris by Nicolas Barreau
July 30th, 2017 - 3 Stars

✔︎​7. July 16 - National Ice Cream Day: Off the Ice by Julie Cross
July 9th, 2017 - 3 Stars

✔︎​8. July 30 - International Day of Friendship: My One and Only by Kristan Higgins

✔︎9. July 31 - Mutt's Day: A New Leash on Love by Debbie Burns
July 17th, 2017 - 3.5 Stars

✔︎​10. Reader's Choice: The Songbird Sisters by Rachael Herron
July 6th, 2017 - 4.5 Stars

2017 July Monthly Challenge​​
8/8
★★★★★

​​1. 'J' is for July​​: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
by Lorelei James ★★★★ 7/11

​​2. Happy Anniversary!​ ​Read a book that was published in July of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in July of any year. Link to member list, beginning with July 2016​:​​ ​MEMBER LIST​ ​
★★ 7/31

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

Fun Facts about ​Jennifer-
* ​NY Times Bestselling author
​* ​​​She's won RWA's RITA and RT Reviewer's Choice awards​
* ​Writes historical and paranormal romance and historical mysteries
* ​She writes under three pen names: Jennifer Ashley, Allyson James, and Ashley Gardner

--You may also choose to read a book under any of her pen names, an author with the same first or last name of those pen names or any paranormal or historical romance.
★★★★★ 7/4

4. Independence Day: July 4 -- Thomas Jefferson, is the author of the Declaration of Independence. He led a committee that crafted the declaration between June 11-28, 1776.
--Read a book with a MC that's 'independent', a writer or a political figure or a book with a cover that's at least 50% red, white OR blue...combination of 50% OK too...bonus pride points for all three!
★★ 7/6

5. World Population Day: July 11 -- It is estimated that the world's population could reach 9.7 billion people by 2050, and over 11 billion by 2100. With that many of us, one wonders if this population level is sustainable? With all the issues related to these billions upon billions of people, World Population Day was established to raise awareness of global population issues.
--Read a book that touches on any human rights issue, a book that involves a billionaire or a MC of significant wealth, or a book with more than one person on the cover.
★★★ 7/14

6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day: July 14 -- Symbolizes the end of the constitutional monarchy, and the beginning of the democratic republic of France. To Frenchmen, Bastille Day is viewed as their liberation.
--Read a book set in France or another Country other than the one your live in or a book that includes a royal/monarch MC (at any level) or a page count that includes a 1 or 4.
★★★★ 7/18

​7. National Ice Cream Day: July 16 -- It's only fitting that ice cream be given it's own special day. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in the month.​
--Read a book with the word 'ice' or 'cream' any where in the title, series, or author's name...example "Twice Tempted" or Anne Rice. You can also read a book with ice cream on the cover, a book by your favorite author or a book that would be 'special' to you.

​8. International Day of Friendship: July 30 -- Paraguay first celebrated this day on an national level on July 30, 1958. Other countries with early celebrations include: several countries in South America, Bangladesh, India, and Malaysia. In 2011, the United Nations declared this an official international day.
--Read a book that includes MCs who are close friends or a book published in 2011.

9. Mutt's Day: July 31 -- Mutts deserve their day in the spotlight too! By definition a mutt, sometimes called a "Half-breed", is a dog that is of mixed breed.
--Read a book that includes a Pet, has an animal of any kind on the cover or that's considered paranormal or fantasy genre.
★★★★ 7/24

​10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.​
★★★ 7/4

July 2017 Monthly Challenge
1/7/17 – 31/7/17
0/10

1 - Cowboy Take Me Away - Lorelei James
2 - Hungry Like A Wolf - Christine Warren
3 - Pride Mates - Jennifer Ashley
4 - Double Play - Kelley Armstrong
5 - Rock The Heart - Michelle A Valentine
6 - Unchained - J Lynn
7 - Stroke of Midnight - Lara Adrian
8 - The Summer He Came Home - Juliana Stone
9 - Deadlock - Moira Rogers
10 - More Than Meets The Ink - Elle Aycart

RRRC: July Monthly Challenge
10/10 read

1. J is for July - Jana Aston - Trust - 7/5
2. Happy Anniversary - Ashes - 7/10
3. Featured Author Challenge - A Demon and His Witch - 7/5
4. Independence Day - Shade's Lady - 7/5
5. World Population Day - Skin in the Game - 7/7
6. Bastille Day - Little Brats: Taboo A-Z Volume 4 - 7/5
7. National Ice Cream Day - Grave Ransom - 7/10
8. International Day of Friendship - Phantom Kiss - 7/10
9. Mutt's Day - Dime Store Magic - 7/8
10. Reader's Choice - Little Brats: Taboo A-Z Volume 3 - 7/5

2017 July Monthly Challenge​​
Completed: 10/10

​​1. 'J' is for July​​: Dangerous Minds by Janet Evanovich 7/5
​​2. Happy Anniversary!​ ​Cowboy After Dark by Vicki Lewis Thompson 7/15
​​3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC): Ready to Were by Robyn Peterman 7/6
4. Independence Day: Atlantis Redeemed by Alyssa Day 7/20
5. World Population Day: From Duke Till Dawn by Eva Leigh 7/16
6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day: The Firework Exploded by Tara Sivec 7/5
​7. National Ice Cream Day: Buns by Alice Clayton 7/12
​8. International Day of Friendship: Adorkable by Cookie O'Gorman 7/4
9. Mutt's Day: Magic Shifts by Ilona Andrews 7/13
​10. Reader's Choice: Deception Island by Brynn Kelly 7/29

I'm in plz

I'm in, first time for this challenge! Yay!

2017 July Monthly Challenge

1. 'J' is for July​​: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'. - Delusion in Death by J.D. Robb

​​2. Happy Anniversary!​ ​Read a book that was published in July of any year - Crying For The Moon by Sarah Madison​

​​3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author​ ​- ​Jennifer Ashley​: The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley

4. Independence Day: a book with a cover that's at least 50% blue - Flight of Magpies by K.J. Charles

5. World Population Day: MC of significant wealth, a book with more than one person on the cover - A Case of Possession by K.J. Charles

6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day: Read a page count that includes a 1 or 4 - Impact by Douglas Preston

​7. National Ice Cream Day: Read a book by your favorite author - Remember When by Nora Roberts

​8. International Day of Friendship: MCs who are close friends - Marked in Flesh by Anne Bishop

9. Mutt's Day:Read a book that includes a Pet - Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas

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

2017 July Monthly Challenge

10/10 read​

✓ 1. 'J' is for July​​: a book whose author's first name starts with 'J'.
The Summer Seaside Kitchen - Jenny Colgan. 08.07.2017

​​✓ 2. Happy Anniversary! A book that was published in July.
Tribute - Nora Roberts. 13.07.2017

✓ ​​3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author​ ​- ​Jennifer Ashley​: a book under any of her pen names.
Rees - Allyson James. 18.07.2017

​✓ 4. Independence Day: July 4 -- a book with a MC that's 'independent'
Manhunt - Janet Evanovich. 18.07.2017

​​✓ 5. World Population Day: July 11 -- Read a book that involves a MC of significant wealth
Eversea - Natasha Boyd. 14.07.2017

✓ 6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day: July 14 -- a book set in another Country other than the one your live in.
The Passions of Chelsea Kane - Barbara Delinsky. 24.07.2017

​✓ 7. National Ice Cream Day: July 16 -- a book by your favorite author.
Unfinished Business - Nora Roberts. 16.07.2017

✓ ​8. International Day of Friendship: July 30 -- A book published in 2011.
Persuade Me - Juliet Archer. 30.07.2017

✓ 9. Mutt's Day: July 31 -- A book that includes a Pet.
Ivy Lane: Complete story - Cathy Bramley. 10.07.2017

✓ ​10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.​
Eligible - Curtis Sittenfeld. 07.07.2017

July Monthly Challenge
0/10 read​

1. 'J' is for July:
2. Happy Anniversary!
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jennifer Ashley:
4. Independence Day: July 4
5. World Population Day: July 11
6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day: July 14
7. National Ice Cream Day: July 16
8. International Day of Friendship: July 30
9. Mutt's Day: July 31
10. Reader's Choice:

I'm in!

2017 July Monthly Challenge​​

Completed 11/11

Since it is the 150th this year, I'm adding Canada Day to the July challenge.

✔ Canada Day - July 1 - 150 years ago, On July 1, 1867 Canada became a new federation with its own constitution by signing the Constitution Act - formerly known as the British North America Act. Canada Day is a national statutory holiday celebrated in all provinces and territories -- Read a book by a Canadian author

by Kelley Armstrong - 11/07/2017

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

by Jaci Burton - 01/07/2017

✔ ​​2. Happy Anniversary!​ ​Read a book that was published in July of any year (2010)

by Christine Feehan - 01/07/2017

✔ ​​3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author​ ​- ​Jennifer Ashley​: Read one book written by Jennifer Ashley

by Jennifer Ashley - 07/07/2017

✔ 4. Independence Day: July 4 - Read a book with a MC that's 'independent', a writer with a cover that's at least 50% red

by Kelley Armstrong - 10/07/2017

✔ 5. World Population Day: July 11 - Read a book that touches on any human rights issue (human trafficking)

by Christine Feehan - 03/07/2017

✔ 6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day: July 14 - Read a book with a page count that includes a 1 or 4. (414 pgs)

by Kelley Armstrong - 12/07/2017

✔ ​7. National Ice Cream Day: July 16 - Read a book that would be 'special' to you.

by Kelley Armstrong - 19/07/2017

✔ ​8. International Day of Friendship: July 30 - Read a book published in 2011.

by Christine Feehan - 02/07/2017

✔ 9. Mutt's Day: July 31 - Read a book that's considered paranormal genre.

by Kelley Armstrong - 15/07/2017

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

by Kelley Armstrong - 15/07/2017

2017 July Monthly Challenge
Read 10/10

1. Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'. Hexbreaker by Jordan L. Hawk 7/23 ★★★

​​2. Happy Anniversary!​ ​Read a book that was published in July of any year Texas Pride 7/22 ★★★★

​​3. read any paranormal or historical romance. Lions, Tigers, and Sexy Bears Oh My! 7/16 ★★

4. read a book with a cover that's at least 50% red, white OR blue Touch & Geaux 7/26 ★★★★★

5. read a book with more than one person on the cover. Manny Makes Three 7/24 ★★★

6. Read a book with a page count that includes a 1 or 4. Trust 400 Pages 7/27 ★★★

​7. Read a book by your favorite author or a book that would be 'special' to you. Spellbinder 7/18 ★★★★★

​8. Read a book that includes MCs who are close friends or a book published in 2011. Catch a Tiger by the Tail 7/3 ★★★★

9. Read a book that includes a Pet, has an animal of any kind on the cover or that's considered paranormal or fantasy genre. Marked in Flesh 7/20 ★★★★

​10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.​ Pounding Skin 7/5 ★★★★

​2017 July Monthly Challenge​​
Read: 10/10

​​1. 'J' is for July​​: The Thing About Love, Julie James ★★★★ 7/16
​​2. Happy Anniversary!​-pub 7/2016: Tigers in the Cage, Rachel Caine ★★★★ 7/18
​​3. Featured Author Challenge-historical: An Echo in the Bone, Diana Gabaldon ★★★★★ 7/19
4. Independence Day-white cover: Hidden Riches, Nora Roberts ★★★★ 7/7
5. World Population Day: The Woman in Cabin 10, Ruth Ware ★★★★ 7/5
6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day: England, Lord of Seduction, Paula Quinn ★★★★ 7/2
​7. National Ice Cream Day: Fav, Final Lap, Erin McCarthy ★★★★ 7/13
​8. International Day of Friendship: This Is Who I Am, Cherise Sinclair ★★★★ 7/3
9. Mutt's Day: The Chosen, J.R. Ward ★★★★ 7/9
​10. Reader's Choice: Safe Haven, Nicholas Sparks ★★★★ 7/1

2017 July Monthly Challenge​​

0/4

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

​​2. Happy Anniversary!​ ​Read a book that was published in July of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in July of any year.

​​3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author​ ​- ​Jennifer Ashley​: Read one book written by Jennifer Ashley or any author with her first or last name.

4. Independence Day: July 4 -- Thomas Jefferson, is the author of the Declaration of Independence. He led a committee that crafted the declaration between June 11-28, 1776.
--Read a book with a MC that's 'independent', a writer or a political figure or a book with a cover that's at least 50% red, white OR blue...combination of 50% OK too...bonus pride points for all three!

5. World Population Day: July 11 -- It is estimated that the world's population could reach 9.7 billion people by 2050, and over 11 billion by 2100. With that many of us, one wonders if this population level is sustainable? With all the issues related to these billions upon billions of people, World Population Day was established to raise awareness of global population issues.
--Read a book that touches on any human rights issue, a book that involves a billionaire or a MC of significant wealth, or a book with more than one person on the cover.

6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day: July 14 -- Symbolizes the end of the constitutional monarchy, and the beginning of the democratic republic of France. To Frenchmen, Bastille Day is viewed as their liberation.
--Read a book set in France or another Country other than the one your live in or a book that includes a royal/monarch MC (at any level) or a page count that includes a 1 or 4.

​7. National Ice Cream Day: July 16 -- It's only fitting that ice cream be given it's own special day. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in the month.​
--Read a book with the word 'ice' or 'cream' any where in the title, series, or author's name...example "Twice Tempted" or Anne Rice. You can also read a book with ice cream on the cover, a book by your favorite author or a book that would be 'special' to you.

​8. International Day of Friendship: July 30 -- Paraguay first celebrated this day on an national level on July 30, 1958. Other countries with early celebrations include: several countries in South America, Bangladesh, India, and Malaysia. In 2011, the United Nations declared this an official international day.
--Read a book that includes MCs who are close friends or a book published in 2011.

9. Mutt's Day: July 31 -- Mutts deserve their day in the spotlight too! By definition a mutt, sometimes called a "Half-breed", is a dog that is of mixed breed.
--Read a book that includes a Pet, has an animal of any kind on the cover or that's considered paranormal or fantasy genre.

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

10/10 ~ finished July 22nd


'J' is for July​​: Hainted by Jordan L. Hawk ~ 7/7/17 ~ 4★
Happy Anniversary!​ ​Head-on by John Inman ~ 7/21/17 ~ 3.5★
​​(FAC) historical romance: An Unnatural Vice by K.J. Charles ~ 7/10/17 ~ 4★
Independence Day: His Fairy Godfather by Cate Ashwood & Nico Jaye ~ 7/9/17 ~ 3.5★
World Population Day: Revelation by Sloane Kennedy ~ 7/16/17 ~ 4★
"Vive la France!": The Bruise-Black Sky by John Wiltshire ~ 7/22/17 ~ 4.5★
National Ice Cream Day: Desert Ice by Rose Maefair ~ 7/14/17 ~ 4★
International Day of Friendship: Fearless by R.G. Alexander ~ 7/15/17 ~ 4★
Mutt's Day: Love Means... No Limits by Andrew Grey ~ 7/13/17 ~ 3.5★
Reader's Choice: Dyeing to be Loved by Aimee Nicole Walker ~ 7/18/17 ~ 3.5★

I'm in! =)

I'm in and I'm going for 10!

2017 July Monthly Challenge​​
3/10 Completed

0​​1. 'J' is for July​​: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Birds of a Feather by Jacqueline Winspear or Murder on Parade by Jessica Fletcher

0​​2. Happy Anniversary!:​ ​Read a book that was published in July of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in July of any year.
Ravished

​​03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author​ ​~ ​Jennifer Ashley​:
You may also choose to read a book under any of her pen names, an author with the same first or last name of those pen names or any paranormal or historical romance.
Mine Till Midnight

04. Independence Day (July 4): Read a book with a MC that's 'independent', a writer or a political figure or a book with a cover that's at least 50% red, white OR blue...combination of 50% OK too...bonus pride points for all three!


05. World Population Day (July 11): Read a book that touches on any human rights issue, a book that involves a billionaire or a MC of significant wealth, or a book with more than one person on the cover.
Crazy Rich Asians 7/5/17****

06. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day (July 14): Read a book set in France or another Country other than the one your live in or a book that includes a royal/monarch MC (at any level) or a page count that includes a 1 or 4.
My Lady Jane

0​7. National Ice Cream Day (July 16): Read a book with the word 'ice' or 'cream' any where in the title, series, or author's name. You can also read a book with ice cream on the cover, a book by your favorite author or a book that would be 'special' to you.
Cocoa Beach 7/9/17***

0​8. International Day of Friendship (July 30): Read a book that includes MCs who are close friends or a book published in 2011.
Never Love a Highlander

09. Mutt's Day (July 31): Read a book that includes a Pet, has an animal of any kind on the cover or that's considered paranormal or fantasy genre.
Death of a Bachelorette 7/11/17****

​10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.​
After the Kiss

It has been a long time since I've done a monthly challenge, but I'm going to try this coming July.

(List to follow)

2017 July Monthly Challenge​​

0/4

​​1. 'J' is for July​​: Blue Creek Bacherlor by Joanne Hill 7.7

​​2. Happy Anniversary!​ ​Ashes by Suzanne Wright 7.9

​​3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author​ ​- ​Jennifer Ashley​: Read one book written by Jennifer Ashley or any author with her first or last name. 

4. Independence Day: July 4 -- Die (t) Trying by Ph d Kenneth Schwartz 7.12

5. World Population Day: July 11 --Rich SOB Bijou Hunter 7.14

6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day: July 14 --Royally Bad byNora Filete 7.13

​7. National Ice Cream Day: July 16 -Luca by Sarah Castille 7.18

​8. International Day of Friendship: July 30 -- Paraguay first celebrated this day on an national level on July 30, 1958. Other countries with early celebrations include: several countries in South America, Bangladesh, India, and Malaysia. In 2011, the United Nations declared this an official international day.
--Read a book that includes MCs who are close friends or a book published in 2011. 

9. Mutt's Day: July 31 --Pokey by Esther E Schmidt 7.17

​10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.​  Down to Buiness by JC Alexander 7.8

July Monthly Challenge​​
Completed 9/10

​​1. 'J' is for July​​: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J': Provocative by Lisa Renee Jones, 3 stars, finished 7/9/17

​​2. Happy Anniversary!​ ​Read a book that was published in July of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in July of any year. Link to member list, beginning with July 2016​:​​ ​The Hurricane by R.J. Prescott, 5 stars, finished 7/11/17 (Published July 2015)

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

Fun Facts about ​Jennifer-
* ​NY Times Bestselling author
​* ​​​She's won RWA's RITA and RT Reviewer's Choice awards​
* ​Writes historical and paranormal romance and historical mysteries
* ​She writes under three pen names: Jennifer Ashley, Allyson James, and Ashley Gardner

--You may also choose to read a book under any of her pen names, an author with the same first or last name of those pen names or any paranormal or historical romance. : The Beast in Him by Shelly Laurenston, 4 stars, finished 7/23/17

4. Independence Day: July 4 -- Thomas Jefferson, is the author of the Declaration of Independence. He led a committee that crafted the declaration between June 11-28, 1776.
--Read a book with a MC that's 'independent', a writer or a political figure or a book with a cover that's at least 50% red, white OR blue...combination of 50% OK too...bonus pride points for all three: Luke by Sabrina Paige, 5 stars, finished 7/22/17

5. World Population Day: July 11 -- It is estimated that the world's population could reach 9.7 billion people by 2050, and over 11 billion by 2100. With that many of us, one wonders if this population level is sustainable? With all the issues related to these billions upon billions of people, World Population Day was established to raise awareness of global population issues.
--Read a book that touches on any human rights issue, a book that involves a billionaire or a MC of significant wealth, or a book with more than one person on the cover.: Three to Ride by Sophie Oak, 5 stars, finished 7/2/17

6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day: July 14 -- Symbolizes the end of the constitutional monarchy, and the beginning of the democratic republic of France. To Frenchmen, Bastille Day is viewed as their liberation.
--Read a book set in France or another Country other than the one your live in or a book that includes a royal/monarch MC (at any level) or a page count that includes a 1 or 4: Rocky Mountain Heat by Vivian Arend, 3 stars, finished 7/29/17
​7. National Ice Cream Day: July 16 -- It's only fitting that ice cream be given it's own special day. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in the month.​
--Read a book with the word 'ice' or 'cream' any where in the title, series, or author's name...example "Twice Tempted" or Anne Rice. You can also read a book with ice cream on the cover, a book by your favorite author or a book that would be 'special' to you: Protecting His Own by Cherise Sinclair, 5 stars, finished 7/10/17

​8. International Day of Friendship: July 30 -- Paraguay first celebrated this day on an national level on July 30, 1958. Other countries with early celebrations include: several countries in South America, Bangladesh, India, and Malaysia. In 2011, the United Nations declared this an official international day.
--Read a book that includes MCs who are close friends or a book published in 2011.: Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James, 4 stars, finished 7/31/17

9. Mutt's Day: July 31 -- Mutts deserve their day in the spotlight too! By definition a mutt, sometimes called a "Half-breed", is a dog that is of mixed breed.
--Read a book that includes a Pet, has an animal of any kind on the cover or that's considered paranormal or fantasy genre.

​10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.: Cage by Harper Sloan, 5 stars, finished 7/15/17

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

Joey W. Hill 7/26 4.25*

​​2. Happy Anniversary!​ ​Read a book that was published in July of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in July of any year. ​ ​

7/12 5*

​​3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author​ ​- ​Jennifer Ashley​: Read a book under any of her pen names (Jennifer Ashley, Allyson James, and Ashley Gardner), or an author with the same first or last name of any pen names or Read any paranormal or historical romance.

7/10 4*

4. Independence Day: July 4 -- Read a book with a MC that's 'independent', a writer or a political figure or a book with a cover that's at least 50% red, white OR blue...combination of 50% OK too...bonus pride points for all three!

7/5 4.5*

5. World Population Day: July 11 -- Read a book that touches on any human rights issue, a book that involves a billionaire or a MC of significant wealth, or a book with more than one person on the cover.

7/17 4.25*

6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day: July 14 -- Read a book set in France or another Country other than the one your live in or a book that includes a royal/monarch MC (at any level) or a page count that includes a 1 or 4.

mmpb 404 pgs 7/8 5*

​7. National Ice Cream Day: July 16 -- Read a book with the word 'ice' or 'cream' any where in the title, series, or author's name...example "Twice Tempted" or Anne Rice. You can also read a book with ice cream on the cover, a book by a favorite author or a book that would be 'special' to you.

7/14 5*

​8. International Day of Friendship: July 30 -- Read a book that includes MCs who are close friends or a book published in 2011.

Julius & Marci 7/17 4*

9. Mutt's Day: July 31 -- Read a book that includes a Pet, has an animal of any kind on the cover or that's considered paranormal or fantasy genre.

7/6 4*

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

7/29 3.5*

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2017 July Monthly Challenge
Duration: 7/1/2017 - 7/31/2017

Progress: 3 out of 10

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

​​2. Happy Anniversary!​ ​Read a book that was published in July of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in July of any year. Link to member list, beginning with July 2016​:​​ ​MEMBER LIST​ ​

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

Fun Facts about ​Jennifer-
* ​NY Times Bestselling author
​* ​​​She's won RWA's RITA and RT Reviewer's Choice awards​
* ​Writes historical and paranormal romance and historical mysteries
* ​She writes under three pen names: Jennifer Ashley, Allyson James, and Ashley Gardner

--You may also choose to read a book under any of her pen names, an author with the same first or last name of those pen names or any paranormal or historical romance.

4. Independence Day: July 4 -- Thomas Jefferson, is the author of the Declaration of Independence. He led a committee that crafted the declaration between June 11-28, 1776.
--Read a book with a MC that's 'independent', a writer or a political figure or a book with a cover that's at least 50% red, white OR blue...combination of 50% OK too...bonus pride points for all three!
The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi - ***** - 7/1/2017 - 341 Pages - Independent MC

5. World Population Day: July 11 -- It is estimated that the world's population could reach 9.7 billion people by 2050, and over 11 billion by 2100. With that many of us, one wonders if this population level is sustainable? With all the issues related to these billions upon billions of people, World Population Day was established to raise awareness of global population issues.
--Read a book that touches on any human rights issue, a book that involves a billionaire or a MC of significant wealth, or a book with more than one person on the cover.

6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day: July 14 -- Symbolizes the end of the constitutional monarchy, and the beginning of the democratic republic of France. To Frenchmen, Bastille Day is viewed as their liberation.
--Read a book set in France or another Country other than the one your live in or a book that includes a royal/monarch MC (at any level) or a page count that includes a 1 or 4:
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent - ***** - 7/5/2017 - 314 Pages - Set in Iceland

​7. National Ice Cream Day: July 16 -- It's only fitting that ice cream be given it's own special day. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in the month.​
--Read a book with the word 'ice' or 'cream' any where in the title, series, or author's name...example "Twice Tempted" or Anne Rice. You can also read a book with ice cream on the cover, a book by your favorite author or a book that would be 'special' to you.

​8. International Day of Friendship: July 30 -- Paraguay first celebrated this day on an national level on July 30, 1958. Other countries with early celebrations include: several countries in South America, Bangladesh, India, and Malaysia. In 2011, the United Nations declared this an official international day.
--Read a book that includes MCs who are close friends or a book published in 2011.

9. Mutt's Day: July 31 -- Mutts deserve their day in the spotlight too! By definition a mutt, sometimes called a "Half-breed", is a dog that is of mixed breed.
--Read a book that includes a Pet, has an animal of any kind on the cover or that's considered paranormal or fantasy genre.

​10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.:
Under the Dome by Stephen King - ***** - 7/4/2017 - 1074 Pages

You can choose to complete 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.

Please repost when you are finished and I'll add you to the list of finishers!

Happy Reading Everyone!!

1. 'J' is for July​​: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'His Comfort and Joy (The Moorehouse Legacy, #2) 7/1

​​2. Happy Anniversary!​ ​ 7/1

​​3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author​ ​- ​Jennifer Ashley​: Read one book written by Jennifer Ashley or any author with her first or last name. Link to Jennifer Ashley's backlist 7/10
4. Independence Day: July 4 -- Thomas Jefferson, is the author of the Declaration of Independence. He led a committee that crafted the declaration between June 11-28, 1776.
--Read a book with a MC that's 'independent', a writer or a political figure or a book with a cover that's at least 50% red, white OR blue...combination of 50% OK too...bonus pride points for all three!

5. World Population Day: July 11 -- 7/5

6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day: July 14 -- Symbolizes the end of the constitutional monarchy, and the beginning of the democratic republic of France. To Frenchmen, Bastille Day is viewed as their liberation. 7/12


​7. National Ice Cream Day: July 16 -- It's only fitting that ice cream be given it's own special day. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in the month.​
--Read a book with the word 'ice' or 'cream' any where in the title, series, or author's name...example "Twice Tempted" or Anne Rice. You can also read a book with ice cream on the cover, a book by your favorite author or a book that would be 'special' to you. By Alice Clayton

​8. International Day of Friendship: July 30 -- 7/7

9. Mutt's Day: July 31 -- Mutts deserve their day in the spotlight too! By definition a mutt, sometimes called a "Half-breed", is a dog that is of mixed breed.
--Read a book that includes a Pet, has an animal of any kind on the cover or that's considered paranormal or fantasy genre.

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

2017 July Monthly Challenge​​

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

​​2. Happy Anniversary!​ ​Read a book that was published in July of any year. Delicate Freakn' Flower

​​3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author​ ​- ​Jennifer Ashley​: Read a paranormal romance. A Promise of Fire

4. Independence Day: Read a book with a cover that's red, white OR blue...combination of 50% OK too. Breath of Fire

5. World Population Day: Read a book that touches on any human rights issue. The Deal

6. "Vive la France!", Bastille Day: Read a book that includes a page count that includes a 1 or 4. Eternity Embraced

​7. National Ice Cream Day: Read a book by your favorite author or a book that would be 'special' to you. Wildfire

​8. International Day of Friendship: Read a book that includes MCs who are close friends. The Friend Zone

9. Mutt's Day: Read a book that's considered paranormal or fantasy genre. White Hot

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