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message 1: by MountainKat, Moderator (last edited Aug 20, 2014 09:19PM) (new)

MountainKat | 31975 comments 2014 September Monthly Challenge

This thread is for the participants to post their list and update their progress. The suggestions thread is located HERE.

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

2. Member of the Month - Dee: Dee has been a member of the RRRC since September 2009. Here is the link to Dee's shelves. Please read a book from any of Dee's shelves, a book published in 2009 or a book published in September of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Jill Shalvis, or by any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Jill:
★ Jill Shalvis lives in California.
★ She published her first novel in 1996.
★ She writes Contemporary Romance.
★ Jill won a RITA award for Simply Irresistible.
So you may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California. You can also read any book published in 1996, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.

4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Read a book that features a blue collar worker or manual laborer, basically anyone who works with their hands.

5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Read a book that you have been trying to read for some time but just never seems to fit in a challenge. Better late than never!

6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Read a book, any book!

7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Borrow an idea from a fellow group member, read a book you found on another RRRC member's shelf. Or read a book to participate in a group/buddy read and swap your ideas about that book.

8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Read a happy or funny book.

9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Ever see a book and wonder why you've never read it? Find out - read it!

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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message 5: by Bookchaser (last edited Sep 03, 2014 11:59AM) (new)

Bookchaser | 2022 comments 2014 September Monthly Challenge

0/10 Completed

01. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'.
Shadower by Catherine Spangler
OR
Smooth Talkin' Stranger by Lorraine Heath
02. Member of the Month ~ Dee: Dee has been a member of the RRRC since September 2009. Please read a book from any of Dee's shelves, a book published in 2009 or a book published in September of any year.
Baby, Come Home by Stephanie Bond
OR
Liquid Lies by Hanna Martine
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Jill Shalvis: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Jill Shalvis, or by any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Jill:
★ Jill Shalvis lives in California.
★ She published her first novel in 1996.
★ She writes Contemporary Romance.
★ Jill won a RITA award for Simply Irresistible.
So you may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California. You can also read any book published in 1996, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.
Then Came You by Jill Shalvis
04. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Read a book that features a blue collar worker or manual laborer, basically anyone who works with their hands.
Falling for Max by Shannon Stacey
05. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Read a book that you have been trying to read for some time but just never seems to fit in a challenge. Better late than never!

06. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Read a book, any book!

07. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Borrow an idea from a fellow group member, read a book you found on another RRRC member's shelf. Or read a book to participate in a group/buddy read and swap your ideas about that book.
Love Irresistibly by Julie James
OR
The Homecoming by Robyn Carr
08. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Read a happy or funny book.

09. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Ever see a book and wonder why you've never read it? Find out - read it!

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


XXX Shadower (Shielder #2 ) by Catherine Spangler XXX Smooth Talkin' Stranger by Lorraine Heath XXX Baby, Come Home (Southern Roads, #2) by Stephanie Bond XXX Liquid Lies (The Elementals, #1) by Hanna Martine XXX Then Came You (Animal Magnetism, #5) by Jill Shalvis XXX Falling for Max (Kowalski Family, #9) by Shannon Stacey XXX Love Irresistibly (FBI/US Attorney, #4) by Julie James XXX The Homecoming (Thunder Point, #6) by Robyn Carr XXX


message 6: by Dawn (last edited Sep 27, 2014 11:20PM) (new)

Dawn I'm in
Read 10/10

1. 'S' is for September: Saugatuck Summer 9/9 ★★★
2. Member of the Month Pub September: Foxe Hunt 9/9 ★★★
3. FA Challenge - Contemporary: Where the Allegheny Meets the Monongahela 9/4 ★★★★★
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Grime Doesn’t Pay 9/17 ★★★
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Inside Out 9/17 ★★★
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Antidote 9/27 ★★★
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10) from Breann's shelf: Moonlight Becomes You 9/20 ★★★★
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Beauty And The Bookworm 9/4 ★★★★
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Reaching the Edge 9/18 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Almost Like Being in Love 9/19 ★★★


Saugatuck Summer (Saugatuck, #1) by Amelia C. Gormley Foxe Hunt (Skyler Foxe Mystery, #2) by Haley Walsh Where the Allegheny Meets the Monongahela by Felicia Watson Beauty And The Bookworm by Nick Pageant Grime Doesn’t Pay (The Brothers Grime, #2) by Z.A. Maxfield Inside Out (Bronco's Boys #1) by Andrew Grey Moonlight Becomes You (Lucky Moon, #1) by Piper Vaughn Almost Like Being in Love by Steve Kluger Reaching the Edge (Tales from the Edge, #1) by L.M. Somerton
Antidote (Don't..., #2) by Jack L. Pyke


message 7: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31975 comments I'm in for all 10! I'll post sometime after I finish, hopefully before the end of the month... (Yeah, I've given up on posting as I go - I won't post until I'm done anyway.)


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Sassafrass (sass-a-frass) | 4194 comments I'm in! I'll post as I go!


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Laurie I'm in, will post as I go.


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ClaireB I'm in !


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Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments I'm in!


message 12: by [deleted user] (last edited Sep 23, 2014 04:49PM) (new)

I'm in for 10
1. 'S' is for September: She Tempts the Duke
2. Member of the Month - Dee: Don't Cry for Me
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis Lucky in Love
4. Labor Day Hunted
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5) Happy Ever After
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8) Never Less Than a Lady
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): The Ideal Man
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Faking It
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): The Memory Keeper's Daughter
10. Reader's ChoiceThe Devil Wears Plaid


message 13: by Rissa (last edited Aug 23, 2014 07:24AM) (new)

Rissa | 697 comments Definitely in! :)

Romance Readers Reading Challenges - 2014 September Monthly Challenge 0/10 read

1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S' . Joe & Tate

2. Member of the Month - Dee: Dee has been a member of the RRRC since September 2009. Here is the link to Dee's shelves. Please read a book from any of Dee's shelves , a book published in 2009 or a book published in September of any year. Blue Notes

3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Jill Shalvis, or by any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Jill:
★ Jill Shalvis lives in California.
★ She published her first novel in 1996.
★ She writes Contemporary Romance.
★ Jill won a RITA award for Simply Irresistible.
So you may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California . You can also read any book published in 1996, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award. Snowball in Hell

4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Read a book that features a blue collar worker or manual laborer, basically anyone who works with their hands . Hollywood & Mine

5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Read a book that you have been trying to read for some time but just never seems to fit in a challenge . Better late than never! Txt Me U Luv Me

6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Read a book, any book ! Bending The Iron

7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Borrow an idea from a fellow group member, read a book you found on another RRRC member's shelf . Or read a book to participate in a group/buddy read and swap your ideas about that book. Keep Swimming

8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Read a happy or funny book . Pip's Boxing Day Wish

9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Ever see a book and wonder why you've never read it ? Find out - read it! The Magpie Lord

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

Joe & Tate by Hollis Shiloh Blue Notes (Blue Notes, #1) by Shira Anthony Snowball in Hell (Doyle and Spain, #1) by Josh Lanyon Hollywood & Mine by K.C. Ford Txt Me U Luv Me by Kayla Bain-Vrba Bending The Iron by Libby Drew Keep Swimming (Keep Swimming Book #1) by Kade Boehme Pip's Boxing Day Wish (The Naughty North Pole, #2) by Deanna Wadsworth The Magpie Lord (A Charm of Magpies, #1) by K.J. Charles Red Dirt Heart (Red Dirt Series, #1) by N.R. Walker


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LaurLa | 5134 comments Of course I'm in!!


message 15: by Ethel (last edited Aug 30, 2014 06:57AM) (new)

Ethel | 739 comments RRRC - Monthly Reading Challenge: September

0/10 read

1. 'S' is for September: Sacrificial Magic by Stacia Kane
2. Member of the Month - Dee: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis: Lengths by Steph Campbell
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Giving Chase by Lauren Dane
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Fool's Assassin by Robin Hobb
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): The Other C-Word by M.K. Schiller
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl
10. Reader's Choice:


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Ty  | 1943 comments in for 10


message 17: by Tammie (last edited Sep 28, 2014 05:08PM) (new)

Tammie | 2032 comments 2014 September Monthly Challenge...DONE 9/28

1. 'S' is for September: Searching for Someday, Jennifer Probst DONE 9/5
2. Member of the Month - Dee: Shadowfever, Karen Moning DONE 9/7
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis: The Knight, Monica McCarty (from CA) DONE 9/18
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Waiting On You, Kristan Higgins DONE 9/28
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): The Touch Of Fire, Linda Howard DONE 9/19
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Under the Wire, Cindy Gerard DONE 9/9
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Deadly Shadows, Jaycee Clark DONE 9/11
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Getting Rid of BradleyJennifer Cruise DONE 9/22
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Wild Man, Kristen Ashley DONE 9/1
10. Reader's Choice: Law Man, Kristen Ashley DONE 9/3


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Angie | 761 comments I'm in :)

1. 'S' is for September: Shield of Winter - Nalini Singh
2. Member of the Month - Dee: The Defiant Hero - Suzanne Brockmann
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis: If Looks Could Chill - Nina Bruhns
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Branded - Laura Wright
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Master My Viking - Angel Lynn
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Into The Fire - Amanda Usen
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): The Third Circle - Amanda Quick
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Bite Me - Shelley Laurenston
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): The Bride - Julie Garwood
10. Reader's Choice: Masks - Evangeline Anderson
Shield of Winter (Psy-Changeling, #13) by Nalini Singh The Defiant Hero (Troubleshooters, #2) by Suzanne Brockmann If Looks Could Chill (Passion For Danger, #2) by Nina Bruhns Branded (The Cavanaugh Brothers, #1) by Laura Wright Master My Viking by Angel Lynn Into the Fire (Hot Nights, #1) by Amanda Usen The Third Circle (Arcane Society, #4) by Amanda Quick Bite Me (Pride, #9) by Shelly Laurenston The Bride (Lairds' Fiancées, #1) by Julie Garwood Masks by Evangeline Anderson


message 19: by Fran, Moderator (last edited Sep 02, 2014 07:33AM) (new)

Fran | 12290 comments I'm in!

2014 September Monthly Challenge
1 Read

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

2. Member of the Month - Dee:2009- Irish Sex Fairy
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis:Head Over Heels
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1):h makes jewelry- Play With Me
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5):Captured in Croatia
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8):Clarity of Lines
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10):Group Buddy Read- Obsession
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13):Perfect Imperfections 8/2
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Ever see a book and wonder why you've never read it? Find out - read it!
10. Reader's Choice:

Head Over Heels (Lucky Harbor, #3) by Jill Shalvis Obsession by Jennifer L. Armentrout Clarity of Lines (Thomas Elkin, #2) by N.R. Walker Captured in Croatia by Christine Edwards Irish Sex Fairy by Kelly Jamieson Play With Me (Bedroom Games, #1) by Alisha Rai Perfect Imperfections by Cardeno C.


message 20: by Taya:) (last edited Sep 11, 2014 07:30PM) (new)

Taya:) | 405 comments I'm in.

10/10 READ

1. Starts with "S":Straight on Till Morning - 9/5 ★★★
2. Published in September:Guns n' Boys: Book 1, Part 1 - 9/8 ★★★★
3. Book set in California: Beneath the Stain-Part 1 - 9/2 ★★★★
4.Blue collar worker or Manual laborer:A Forbidden Rumspringa - 9/11 ★★★★★
5. Be Late for Something Day - TBR :Devon Cream - 9/1 ★★★
6. Read a Book:Dance With Me - 9/6 ★★★
7. Swap Ideas Day:Hunting Under Covers 9/10 ★★★
8. Read a happy or funny book:Love's First Kiss 9/8 ★★★★
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day : A Little Bit Country - 9/6 ★★★★
10. My choice:Christmas in the Sandbox 9/5 ★★★★


message 21: by siriusedward (last edited Aug 21, 2014 08:50AM) (new)

siriusedward (elenaraphael) 2014 September Monthly Challenge

This thread is for the participants to post their list and update their progress. The suggestions thread is located HERE.

1. 'S' is for September: a book starting with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'. - Snowfall at Willow Lake (Lakeshore Chronicles, #4) by Susan Wiggs by Susan Wiggs or some other book from her

2. Member-Dee.Please read a book from any of Dee's shelves, a book published in 2009 or a book published in September of any year.
- Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling, #1) by Nalini Singh by Nalini Singh.have been meaning to try a book by her.

3.FAC - Jill Shalvis: Read a book written by Jill Shalvis, or by any author with her first or last name.
a book set in California, or by an author from California. published in 1996, shelved as Contemporary Romance or any author winning RITA award.
- Whispering Rock (Virgin River, #3) by Robyn Carr by Robyn Carr.just love it.

4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): a book that features a blue collar worker or manual laborer, basically anyone who works with their hands.

5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Read a book that you have been trying to read for some time but just never seems to fit in a challenge. Better late than never!
- Vision in White (Bride Quartet, #1) by Nora Roberts by Nora Roberts.read the other three .love Savor the Moment (Bride Quartet, #3) by Nora Roberts , from the series.

6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Read a book, any book!

7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Borrow an idea from a fellow group member, on another RRRC member's shelf. or participate in a group/buddy read and swap your ideas about that book.
- Little Women (Little Women, #1) by Louisa May Alcott by Louisa May Alcott have been meaning to read this too.but kept thinking later.(mountainkat's shelf).

8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Read a happy or funny book. It Happened One Wedding (FBI/US Attorney, #5) by Julie James by Julie James

9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Ever see a book and wonder why you've never read it? Find out - read it!
The Spanish Bride by Georgette Heyer by Georgette Heyer.procrastination...

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


message 22: by Beth F (last edited Sep 02, 2014 11:13AM) (new)

Beth F I haven't participated in ages but I'm in for 10.

1. 'S' is for September: Shopaholic & Baby by Sophie Kinsella
2. Member of the Month - Dee: State of Wonder by Ann Patchett (from Dee’s to-read shelf)
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis: Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione (Lore is an assassin, that's working with your hands, right?!?)
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): A Long Long Time Ago and Essentially True by Brigid Pasulka
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Voyager by Diana Gabaldon
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
10. Reader's Choice: Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon


message 23: by Barbara ★ (new)

Barbara ★ | 3905 comments This is my tentative list which is subject to change at whim. :)


READ: 0/10

1. 'S' is for September: Sometimes a Rogue - Mary Jo Putney

2. Member of the Month - Dee: Witchcraft - Jayne Ann Krentz

3. Featured Author Challenge - Wife for Hire - Janet Evanovich (contemporary romance)

4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Night Corridor - Joan Hall Hovey (dishwasher)

5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Goddess - Fiona McIntosh

6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Must Love Dragons - Stephanie Rowe

7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Fifth Grave Past the Light - Darynda Jones (on Dee's shelf)

8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Catch of the Day - Marcia Evanick

9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Libriomancer - Jim C. Hines

10. Reader's Choice: The Guardian - Margaret Mallory

Sometimes a Rogue (Lost Lords, #5) by Mary Jo Putney Witchcraft by Jayne Ann Krentz Wife for Hire (Elsie Hawkins #3) by Janet Evanovich Night Corridor by Joan Hall Hovey Goddess (Percheron, #3) by Fiona McIntosh Must Love Dragons (Immortally Sexy, #2) by Stephanie Rowe Fifth Grave Past the Light (Charley Davidson, #5) by Darynda Jones Catch of the Day (Misty Harbor, #1) by Marcia Evanick Libriomancer (Magic Ex Libris, #1) by Jim C. Hines The Guardian (Return of the Highlanders #1) by Margaret Mallory


message 24: by Ora (last edited Sep 13, 2014 09:56AM) (new)

Ora (oeamis) 2014 September Monthly Challenge
10/10 Read


1. 'S' is for September: Son of No One Sherrilyn Kenyon 09/08
2. Member of the Month: Magic Bleeds Ilona Andrews 09/05
3. Featured Author Challenge: Drive Me Crazy Marquita Valentine 09/03
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Once More, My Darling Rogue Lorraine Heath 09/03
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Reckless Skye Jordan 09/04
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): The Beautiful Ashes Jeaniene Frost 09/01
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Outlander Diana Gabaldon 09/08
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Wallbanger Alice Clayton 09/13
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Where Their Hearts Collide Zoe York 09/09
10. Reader's Choice: Before We Fall Courtney Cole 09/12

Son of No One (Hellchasers, #6; Dark-Hunter, #14) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels, #4) by Ilona Andrews Drive Me Crazy (Holland Springs, #1) by Marquita Valentine Once More, My Darling Rogue (Scandalous Gentlemen of St. James, #2) by Lorraine Heath Reckless (Renegades, #1) by Skye Jordan The Beautiful Ashes (Broken Destiny, #1) by Jeaniene Frost Outlander (Outlander, #1) by Diana Gabaldon Wallbanger (Cocktail, #1) by Alice Clayton Where Their Hearts Collide (Wardham, #2) by Zoe York Before We Fall (Beautifully Broken, #3) by Courtney Cole


message 25: by Lily (last edited Oct 01, 2014 07:21AM) (new)

Lily (lilygcs) 8/8 ~~ finished Sept 29th



'S' is for September: Serenading Stanley by John Inman ~~ Read 09/28/14 ~ 3.5★

Member of the Month - Dee: Greg Honey by Russ Gregory ~~ Read 09/26/14 ~ 3★

Labor Day: Awake and Alive by Garrett Leigh ~~ Read 09/02/14 ~ 3★

Be Late for Something Day: Wick by Megan Derr ~~ Read 09/29/14 ~ 4★

International Literacy Day: The One for Me by Hollis Shiloh ~~ Read 09/20/14 ~ 3.5★

Positive Thinking Day: Shawn's Voice by Project Amy ~~ Read 09/10/14 ~ 3★

Ask a Stupid Question Day: Nicholas by D.J. Manly ~~ Read 09/11/14 ~ 3★

Reader's Choice: Highfell Grimoires by Langley Hyde ~~ Read 09/09/14 ~ 3.5★



Serenading Stanley (Belladonna Arms #1) by John Inman Greg Honey by Russ Gregory Awake and Alive (Only Love 1.5) by Garrett Leigh Wick (Wick #1) by Megan Derr The One for Me by Hollis Shiloh Shawn's Voice by Project Amy Nicholas (Wolf Saga, #1) by D.J. Manly Highfell Grimoires by Langley Hyde


message 26: by Leeann (last edited Sep 23, 2014 09:21AM) (new)

Leeann Johnson (lovelee8) I'm in for 8!

2014 September Monthly Challenge

5/8 Completed

01. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' - Seduction of a Highland Lass

02. Member of the Month ~ Dee: Dee has been a member of the RRRC since September 2009. Please read a book from any of Dee's shelves- Hearts Aflame

03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Jill Shalvis: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Jill Shalvis - Lucky in Love

05. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Read a book that you have been trying to read for some time - The Wicked Games of a Gentleman9/19 ***

06. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Read a book, any book - A Match for Sister Maggy9/2 ***

08. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Read a happy or funny book - Holiday Royale9/9 ***

09. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Ever see a book and wonder why you've never read it? Find out - read it- Outlander 9/21 ****

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing -Falling for Fortune9/16 ***


message 27: by Susan (new)

Susan (scoutmomskf) | 1845 comments I'm in for all 10.


message 28: by Shelby (last edited Oct 01, 2014 02:34PM) (new)

Shelby (stang_lee) | 1986 comments I'm in and claiming my space. :) - COMPLETE

10/10

1. "S" is for September - Russian Prey (9/3) ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Black Gold (9/5) ★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge - Nothing to Lose (9/30) ★★★★½
4. Labor Day - It's Not Shakespeare (9/14) ★★★½
5. Be Late for Something Day - The Good Fight (9/12) ★★★★
6. International Literacy Day - Bad Attitude (9/3) ★★★½
7. Swap Ideas Day - Angel and the Assassin (9/9) ★★½
8. Positive Thinking Day - Hooch & Cake (9/16) ★★★★★
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day - Tequila Mockingbird (9/10) ★★★★½
10. Choice - Choices and Changes (9/6) ★★★★★

Russian Prey (Assassin/Shifter, #8) by Sandrine Gasq-Dion Black Gold by Clancy Nacht Nothing to Lose by Jill Shalvis It's Not Shakespeare (It's Not Shakespeare, #1) by Amy Lane The Good Fight (The Good Fight, #1) by Andrew Grey Bad Attitude (Bad in Baltimore, #3) by K.A. Mitchell Angel and the Assassin (Angel and the Assassin, #1) by Fyn Alexander Hooch & Cake (Special Delivery, #1.5) by Heidi Cullinan Tequila Mockingbird (Sinners #3) by Rhys Ford Choices and Changes by K.L. Belanger


message 29: by Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (last edited Aug 22, 2014 04:13AM) (new)

Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (shuga) | 1192 comments 2014 September Monthly Challenge

1. 'S' is for September: The Smuggler Wore Silk, alyssa alexander

2. Member of the Month - Dee: Wife by Wednesday, catherine bybee

3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis: Animal Attraction, jill shalvis

4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Catch of the Day, kristan higgins

5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Where Azaleas Bloom. sherryl woods

6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Adrift on St. John, rebecca m hale

7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Magic Breaks, ilona andrews

8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Unfamiliar Magic, r.c. alexancer

9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): The French Blue: A Novel of the 17th Century, richard w. wise

10. Reader's Choice: Sweet Evil, wendy higgins


message 30: by Rayne (last edited Sep 18, 2014 08:41AM) (new)

Rayne (raynebair) I'm in. Going for all 10, but not sure how many I'll actually get through.

Read 10/10

✓ 1. 'S' is for September - Strength of the Pack - 9/3
✓ 2. Member of the Month - Faith & Fidelity - 9/5
✓ 3. Featured Author Challenge - Tabloid Star (California) - 9/12
✓ 4. Labor Day (Sept. 1) - Love Means... Courage - 9/3
✓ 5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5) - Taboo For You - 9/7
✓ 6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8) - Impractical Magic - 9/9
✓ 7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10) - Be Brave - 9/5
✓ 8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13) - The Winter Courtship Rituals of Fur-Bearing Critters - 9/9
✓ 9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28) - Loving Jay
✓ 10. Reader's Choice - A Forbidden Rumspringa - 9/14

Finished!!


message 31: by Susan A (last edited Sep 12, 2014 07:30PM) (new)

Susan A | 2163 comments 10/10 READ COMPLETE

1. Starts with "S": Red by Kate SeRine Sept 1 ★★★★★
2. Published in September: How To Quit Playing Hockey Sept 4 ★★★
3. Contemporary Romance: Geeking Out on 11C Sept 12 ★★★★★
4.Blue collar worker or Manual laborer: Triskelion Sept 8 ★★★★
5. Be Late for Something Day - TBR : Blue-Eyed Soul Sept 7 ★★★
6. Read a Book: Heart Knot Mine Sept 2 ★★★★★
7. Swap Ideas Day: (Rissa) Honesty and Artifice Sept 6 ★★★★
8. Read a happy or funny book: Loving Jay Sept 5 ★★★
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day : Bright Water, Dark Sky Sept 8 ★★★★
10. My choice: Wallflower Sept 10 ★★★

Red (Transplanted Tales, #1) by Kate SeRine How To Quit Playing Hockey by Isa K. Geeking Out on 11C by L.L. Bucknor Triskelion by Jana Denardo Blue-Eyed Soul by Fae Sutherland Heart Knot Mine by Lily Velden Honesty and Artifice by S.H. Allan Loving Jay by Renae Kaye Bright Water, Dark Sky by Augusta Li Wallflower (Rear Entrance Video, #2) by Heidi Belleau


message 32: by Shan ~A~ (last edited Oct 01, 2014 08:07AM) (new)

Shan ~A~ | 1875 comments I'm in. I missed last Aug, so glad I made this one.

Progess: 9/10

1. 'S' is for September: Black Butterfly by Sienna Mynx 09/14
2. Member of the Month - Dee:2009: Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon 09/05
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis:(Book Shelved as Contemporary Romance):Beautiful Bastard 09/07
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): The Perfect Hope 09/21
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Caressed by Ice 09/20
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8):To Tame A Highland Warrior 09/12
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10):(Mandy Beyers): Nobody's Hero 09/13
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Tangled 09/16
10. Reader's Choice: Colters' Lady 09/29


9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Ever see a book and wonder why you've never read it? Find out - read it!


message 33: by Francesca (last edited Sep 18, 2014 06:11AM) (new)

Francesca Rock | 3 comments 10/10


1. 'S' is for September - Show the Fire by Susan Fanetti

2. Member of the Month - Dee - Can't Help Falling In Love by Bella Andre

3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis - Double Play by Jill Shalvis

4. Labor Day (Sept. 1) - A Is For Alpha Male by Laurel Ulen Curtis

5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5) - The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston

6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8) - Better When He's Bad by Jay Crownover

7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10) - The Fever by Megan Abbott

8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13) - I Only Have Eyes For You by Bella Andre

9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28) - The Initiation by L.J. Smith

10. Reader's Choice - On the Record by K.A. Linde

Can't Help Falling In Love (The Sullivans, #3) by Bella Andre On the Record (Record, #2) by K.A. Linde A is for Alpha Male (A is for Alpha Male #1) by Laurel Ulen Curtis Show the Fire (Signal Bend, #6) by Susan Fanetti Double Play (Pacific Heat, #1) by Jill Shalvis Better When He's Bad (Welcome to the Point, #1) by Jay Crownover The Initiation (The Secret Circle, #1) by L.J. Smith The Mane Event (Pride, #1) by Shelly Laurenston The Fever by Megan Abbott I Only Have Eyes for You (The Sullivans, #4) by Bella Andre


message 34: by Mary Ann (new)

Mary Ann (mgilbert1112) | 167 comments I'm in for 7 this month

0/7

1. 'S' is for September: Stolen: A Letter to My Captor

4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Beautiful Oblivion

5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Left Drowning

6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): A Whole New Crowd

8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Play with Me

9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Worth the Fight

10. Reader's Choice: Fight with Me


message 35: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31975 comments Shan wrote: "I'm in. I missed last Aug, so glad I made this one."

Shan, there is no cut off for the monthly challenge! You can sign up anytime. If you want to go back and go through your books for August for that challenge - feel free!


message 36: by Poongothai (last edited Sep 28, 2014 11:20PM) (new)

Poongothai (poongsa) | 298 comments I'm in
Completed on Sep 28
Duration : Sept 2014


1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'.
Baby, I'm Yours by Susan Andersen Sep 3

2. Member of the Month - Dee: Dee has been a member of the RRRC since September 2009. Here is the link to Dee's shelves. Please read a book from any of Dee's shelves, a book published in 2009 or a book published in September of any year.
Yours Until Dawn Sep 7

3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Jill Shalvis, or by any author with her first or last name.
Always On My Mind Sep 1

4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Read a book that features a blue collar worker or manual laborer, basically anyone who works with their hands.
Short-Straw Bride Sep 28

5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Read a book that you have been trying to read for some time but just never seems to fit in a challenge. Better late than never!
Lead Me On Sep 28

6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Read a book, any book!
The Joy of x: A Guided Tour of Math, from One to Infinity Sep 7

7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Borrow an idea from a fellow group member, read a book you found on another RRRC member's shelf. Or read a book to participate in a group/buddy read and swap your ideas about that book.
Lisa Kay's bookshelf: 204 Rosewood Lane Sep 5

8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Read a happy or funny book.At the Bride Hunt Ball Sep 17

9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Ever see a book and wonder why you've never read it? Find out - read it!The Joy of x: A Guided Tour of Math, from One to Infinity Sep 7

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!Fool Me Twice Sep 12

Always On My Mind (Lucky Harbor, #8) by Jill Shalvis Baby, I'm Yours (Baby, #1) by Susan Andersen The Joy of x A Guided Tour of Math, from One to Infinity by Steven H. Strogatz 204 Rosewood Lane (Cedar Cove, #2) by Debbie Macomber Lead Me On (Tumble Creek, #3) by Victoria Dahl Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros At the Bride Hunt Ball (Devine & Friends, #1) by Olivia Parker Fool Me Twice (Rules for the Reckless, #2) by Meredith Duran The Joy of x A Guided Tour of Math, from One to Infinity by Steven H. Strogatz Short-Straw Bride (Archer Brothers, #1) by Karen Witemeyer


message 37: by AerinLuvs (last edited Sep 21, 2014 01:25PM) (new)

AerinLuvs (anniluvs) | 117 comments I'm in!
COMPLETED: 4/10 ☐ ☑ ✔

✔ 1. 'S' is for September: Uncivilized Sawyer Bennett, 9/20, 4 stars
☐ 2. Member of the Month - Dee: Against the Ropes
☐ 3. Featured Author Challenge - Then Came You
☐ 4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): BakerWild Man
✔ 5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): The Professional 9/11, 4.5 stars
✔ 6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Black Lies, 9/1, 4.5 stars
✔ 7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): The Unsung Hero 9/10, 4 stars
☐ 8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Truce: The Historic Neighbor from Hell
☐ 9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28):Kinky Neighbors
☐ 10. Reader's Choice:Screwdrivered
=============covers here==============
1. Uncivilized by Sawyer Bennett 2. Against the Ropes (Redemption, #1) by Sarah Castille 3. Then Came You (Animal Magnetism, #5) by Jill Shalvis 4. Wild Man (Dream Man, #2) by Kristen Ashley 5. The Professional (The Game Maker, #1) by Kresley Cole 6. Black Lies by Alessandra Torre 7. The Unsung Hero (Troubleshooters, #1) by Suzanne Brockmann 8. Truce The Historic Neighbor from Hell (Neighbor from Hell, #4) by R.L. Mathewson 9. Kinky Neighbors (An Erotic Romance for Four) by Jasmine Haynes 10. Screwdrivered (Cocktail, #3) by Alice Clayton


message 38: by Larissa (last edited Aug 29, 2014 12:26PM) (new)

Larissa (rissareadsromance) | 317 comments I'm in! I'll update my post as soon as I have my list sorted.
Weird..I thought I'd updated this post but looks like my list is in message 53


message 39: by Sunshine (last edited Oct 01, 2014 04:07AM) (new)

Sunshine (sunshine22222) | 935 comments 8/10

*1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' Share Me 9/14/14 4 stars

*2. Member of the Month - Dee: Dee has been a member of the RRRC since September 2009. Here is the link to Dee's shelves. >Please read a book from any of Dee's shelves The Gift Original Sinners 0.5 9/14/14 ...4 stars

*3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Animal Magnetism

*5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Read a book that you have been trying to read for some time but just never seems to fit in a challenge. Better late than never!Gabriel's Inferno 9/13/14 3.5 stars


*6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Read a book, any book! Midnight Man 9/30/14 … 5 stars

*8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Read a happy or funny book. Down to You

*9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Ever see a book and wonder why you've never read it? Find out - read it! Flat-Out Love 9/26/14 4 stars

*10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Brie's Tokyo Tryst 9/28/14 4 stars


Share Me (One Night with Sole Regret, #0.5) by Olivia Cunning The Gift (The Original Sinners, #0.5) by Tiffany Reisz Gabriel's Inferno (Gabriel's Inferno, #1) by Sylvain Reynard . Midnight Man (Midnight, #1) by Lisa Marie Rice Animal Magnetism (Animal Magnetism, #1) by Jill Shalvis Down to You (The Bad Boys, #1) by M. Leighton Flat-Out Love (Flat-Out Love, #1) by Jessica Park Brie's Tokyo Tryst (Submissive in Love, #1) by Red Phoenix


message 40: by ~Leslie~ (last edited Aug 24, 2014 09:03AM) (new)

~Leslie~ (akareadingmachine) | 1934 comments Duration: 9/1/14 - 9/30/14

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1. 'S' is for September: Stolen

3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis:It's in His Kiss

5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Island of the Swans

6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): The Book of Life

10. Reader's Choice:Magic Breaks


message 41: by Dana (aNovelAllure) (last edited Sep 29, 2014 07:06PM) (new)

Dana (aNovelAllure) (dana7lynn9) | 108 comments I'm in!

2014 September Monthly Challenge
Duration: Sept. 1, 2014 - Sept. 30, 2014

READ: 10/10

1. 'S' is for September: Shannon Drake - The Pirate Bride (09/28)
2. Member of the Month - Dee: Kushiel's Dart - Jacqueline Carey (09/27)
3. Featured Author Challenge: Simply Irresistible (09/10)
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Dance Upon the Air - Nora Roberts (09/09)
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Unveiled - Courtney Milan (09/08)
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Master of Pleasure - Jessica Trapp (09/23)
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Immortal Warrior - Lisa Hendrix (Debbie W's Shelf) (09/25)
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): My Story - Elizabeth Smart (09/23)
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): The Tenth Circle (09/24)
10. Reader's Choice: Darkfever - Karen Marie Moning (09/23)

Unveiled (A Turner Series Novel) by Courtney Milan Dance Upon the Air (Three Sisters Island, #1) by Nora Roberts Simply Irresistible (Lucky Harbor, #1) by Jill Shalvis My Story by Elizabeth Smart The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult Darkfever (Fever, #1) by Karen Marie Moning Master of Pleasure by Jessica Trapp Immortal Warrior (Immortal Brotherhood, #1) by Lisa Hendrix Kushiel's Dart (Phèdre's Trilogy, #1) by Jacqueline Carey The Pirate Bride by Shannon Drake

♥♥♥♥ COMPLETED! ♥♥♥♥
This was a fun one! Looking forward to next month's!


message 42: by Maria (new)

Maria (milg) I'm ....
Read 0/10


message 43: by Juana "Darkness" (last edited Aug 26, 2014 09:27PM) (new)

Juana "Darkness" Duran | 423 comments I'm in.

SEPTEMBER MONTHLY CHALLENGE

1. September:

3. Set in California/Author is from California/ Published in 1996:

5. Be Late for Something:

6. Literacy:

7. Swap Ideas:

9. Ask a Stupid Question:

10. Readers Choice:


message 44: by Jenn (new)

Jenn (_grey_ghost) | 3 comments Im in for 6! Questions 1,2,3,4,6,10


message 45: by ❆ Crystal ❆ (last edited Aug 26, 2014 09:44PM) (new)

❆ Crystal ❆ (crystal_wright) ○I'm shooting for all of them, but I haven't been able to read as much lately so we'll see.

 Read 0/10  


1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that whose author's first name starts with 'S'.
The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons

2. Member of the Month - Please read a book from any of Dee's shelves.
This is Who I Am

3. Featured Author Challenge - Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Jill Shalvis.
Head Over Heels

4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Read a book that features a blue collar worker or manual laborer, basically anyone who works with their hands.

5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Read a book that you have been trying to read for some time but just never seems to fit in a challenge. Better late than never!
Wee William's Woman

6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Read a book, any book!
Behold the Stars

7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Read a book you found on another RRRC member's shelf. (Sassafrass)
If Only

8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Read a happy or funny book.
Lucky in Love

9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Ever see a book and wonder why you've never read it? Find out - read it!

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Second Grave on the Left

The Bronze Horseman (The Bronze Horseman, #1) by Paullina Simons This is Who I Am (Masters of the Shadowlands, #7) by Cherise Sinclair Head Over Heels (Lucky Harbor, #3) by Jill Shalvis Wee William's Woman (Clan MacDougall, #3) by Suzan Tisdale Behold the Stars (Signal Bend, #2) by Susan Fanetti If Only (Masters of the Shadowlands, #8) by Cherise Sinclair Lucky in Love (Lucky Harbor, #4) by Jill Shalvis Second Grave on the Left (Charley Davidson, #2) by Darynda Jones


message 46: by KarenF (new)

KarenF (cleocleveland) | 1099 comments I'm in for 5 to start.

0/5 Read

1. S for September: Shelter Me by Catherine Mann
2. Hi Dee! Dark Currents by Jacqueline Carey
3. Jill Shalvis: Instant Gratification by Jill Shalvis
4. Literacy Day: TBD
5. My Choice: TBD

Shelter Me (Second Chance Ranch, #1) by Catherine Mann Dark Currents (Agent of Hel, #1) by Jacqueline Carey Instant Gratification (Wilder, #2) by Jill Shalvis


message 47: by ❆ Crystal ❆ (new)

❆ Crystal ❆ (crystal_wright) Brenda wrote: "Crystal,

A suggestion for Item 3: if you choose not to read anything by Jill Shalvis, may I suggest "In The Company Of Bridget," In The Company Of Bridget by B Buena. The main characte..."


Thanks Brenda... I'll keep it in mind. Thanks for the rec. :-)


message 48: by Maggie (last edited Sep 27, 2014 11:02AM) (new)

Maggie (magzzzz) | 84 comments I'm in. :)

RRRC 2014 September Monthly Challenge
9/1 - 9/30
7/10


1. 'S' is for September: The Outlaw's Dirty Dancer by:Jenika Snow 9/2 ***

2. Member of the Month - Dee: The Pirate Next Door

3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis: (Contemporary Romance) The Heat Is On 9/1 ***

4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Winters Heat

5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): (purchased: 9/3/11) Hounded 9/2 ****

6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Kane's Mate 9/2 ***

7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Slave to Sensation 9/15 ****

8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Better Homes and Hauntings

9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Obsidian 9/4 ***

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!: Tainted 9/1 ***

To Read:
The Pirate Next Door (Regency Pirates, #1) by Jennifer Ashley Winters Heat (Titan, #1) by Cristin Harber Better Homes and Hauntings by Molly Harper

Finished:
The Heat Is On (Harlequin Blaze, #558) by Jill Shalvis Tainted (The VIP Room, #2) by Jamie Begley Hounded (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #1) by Kevin Hearne Kane's Mate (Armageddon Mates, #1) by Hazel Gower The Outlaw's Dirty Dancer (Grizzly MC, #2) by Jenika Snow Obsidian (New Species, #8) by Laurann Dohner Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling, #1) by Nalini Singh


message 49: by Steffie (new)

Steffie Dawn (steffie_dawn) | 5 comments I'm In - Only doing 3 though with another challenge going on and school starting 22nd Sept

S - String Bridge by Jessica Bell
Contemporary Romance - Say You Will by Kate Perry
Book By a Jill - Finding Pride by Jill Sanders

Finished:

String Bridge by Jessica Bell Say You Will (Summerhill, #1) by Kate Perry Finding Pride (The Pride #1) by Jill Sanders


message 50: by April (new)

April | 26 comments Count me In for my usual 5.

2014 September Monthly Challenge

0/5 Complete.

1. 'S' is for September:

2. Member of the Month - Dee:

3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis:

4. Labor Day (Sept. 1):

5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5):

6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8):

7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10):

8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13):

9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28):

10. Reader's Choice:


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