Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

FEBRUARY MONTHLY CHALLENGE

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

2. Bird of the Month - Parrot: Parrots symbolize the everyday beauty that you possess and are surrounded with. The parrot symbolism is a reminder never to take these things for granted, because you never know when they will be taken away from you. Most of all, the parrot meaning puts the focus on love and friendship.
Read: A book with a colorful cover or with a beautiful scene on the cover OR
Read: A book that features a friendship that turns into love.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Lisa Kleypas
Princess of Romance - Michelle M. Pillow
Read one book written by Lisa Kleypas or Michelle M. Pillow, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists: Lisa Kleypas , Michelle M. Pillow .
Fun Facts about Michelle M. Pillow -
* Michelle writes mostly Paranormal Romance and Cozy Mysteries
* She loves to travel and try new things.
* She’s addicted to movies and it is her dream to be in a zombie or horror movie.
* She can be found writing in her office with a cup of coffee and pajama pants.
You may also:
Read: A book tagged as paranormal, fantasy or mystery OR
Read: A book where a character travels.

4. February 2nd – Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day: It’s mid-winter. The snow and cold seems like it will never end and spring seems so far away. Stuck in a mid-winter funk and suffering from cabin fever? It’s time to do something weird, odd or quirky. So let’s eat ice cream for breakfast!!
Read: A book with food on the cover or in the story OR
Read: A book just because you want to! Bonus points if you are eating ice cream while reading it!

5. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday: Super Bowl LIII (or 53 for those who are Roman Numerally-challenged) is set for Sunday, Feb 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The contenders this year will be the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams. Millions around the world get together to celebrate the “Big Game”. It is the second biggest snack day of the year (behind New Year’s Eve). Some watch for the game, some watch for the ads. Either way, it is a BIG day!
Read: A book with a sports romance tag OR
Read: A book set in any one of the locations mentioned above: Atlanta, Georgia, New England or Los Angeles OR
Read: A book with the numbers 5 and 3 in the page count or publication date or with a Roman numeral in the title.

6. February 13th - Galentine’s Day: Galentine’s Day started as a fictional holiday on an episode of Parks and Recreation (Season 2; Episode 16) and has quickly turned into a full-blown sensation. (Seriously! My grocery story has a whole display just for the day!) On P&R, Amy Poehler’s character, Leslie Knope simply loves lavishing gifts on her girls and sets aside Feb 13th, the day before Valentine’s Day, to toast to her best buds. As Leslie says, “Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst.”
Read: A book that features best friends or a group of girlfriends OR
Read: A book with an adult beverage on the cover (cheers!) or set in a bar.

7. February 20th – Hoodie Hoo Day: Living in So Cal I don’t really get to do one, but it cracks me up anyway. Hoodie-Hoo day is a day to chase away the winter blahs and bring on spring. After all, (nearly) everyone in the northern hemisphere is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter, not seeing the sun. (Not a problem in LA, I assure you!) SO, on this winter day, people go out at noon, wave their hands over their heads and chant “Hoodie-Hoooooo”! Does it scare away winter? Well that’s the question, isn’t it?
Read: A book with an odd or mysterious character (like paranormal or magical) – up to your interpretation! OR
Read: A book with a wintery or cold scene on the cover, or with mostly blue on the cover.

8. February 22nd – Walk the Dog Day: Yes, if you have a dog, walking it is an everyday thing, but Fido deserves a special day where you just have to take him for a walk! Don’t have a dog? Did you know that “Walking the Dog” is a yo-yo trick? So if you don’t have a dog, walk your yo-yo on this day! If you don’t have either, just go for a walk!
Read: A book where a character has a pet or that has an animal on the cover or in the story OR
Read: A book where a character plays a trick on someone or has a trick played on him or her.

9. February 24th - Oscar Night: The Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences awards the Oscars every year for the very best in Motion Pictures over the past year. While there are many awards ceremonies over the year, the Oscars are the most coveted.
Read: A book that features a famous or wealthy character or has an actor/actress character in the story OR
Read: A book with a yellow or gold on the cover or a statue on the cover.

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

5/10 for Feb!
1. 'F' is for February:
The Most Improper Miss Sophie Valentine by Jayne Fresina

✔2. Bird of the Month - Parrot:
Love Is Blind (colorful cover) ★★★
Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating (both!) ★★★★

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
The Chocolate Thief (character travels to Paris)★★★★

✔4. February 2nd – Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day:
Butterface (because I want to!)★★★★★

5. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday:
The Hooker and the Hermit (sports)

6. February 13th - Galentine’s Day:
The Bad Miss Bennet (sisters/friends)

7. February 20th – Hoodie Hoo Day:
A Curious Beginning (mysterious character/blue cover)

8. February 22nd – Walk the Dog Day:
Never Never (trick)

✔9. February 24th - Oscar Night:
The Ice Princess (wealthy character/actress) ★★★★
To Dance With Kings: A Novel of Versailles (wealthy character)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Risky Business,
Third Son's a Charm,
Equal Rites

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2019 February Monthly Challenge


0/10 Completed


01. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.
Fire in His Veins by Ruby Dixon
OR
The Fairy Godmother by Lynsay Sands
OR
Love Once & Forever by Flora Speer
02. Bird of the Month ~ Parrot: Read a book with a colorful cover or with a beautiful scene on the cover OR Read a book that features a friendship that turns into love.
Snow Angel Cove by RaeAnne Thayne
OR
Kissing Under the Mistletoe by Bella Andre
OR
On the Rocks by Kim Law
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors ~ Queen of Romance - Lisa Kleypas OR Princess of Romance - Michelle M. Pillow: Read one book written by Lisa Kleypas or Michelle M. Pillow, or any author with either of their first or last names.
OR Read a book tagged as paranormal, fantasy or mystery OR Read a book where a character travels.
Brown-Eyed Girl by Lisa Kleypas
OR
Her Fierce Warrior by Paige Tyler
OR
Shifter's Echo by Lisa Ladew
4. Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day (February 2): Read a book with food on the cover or in the story OR Read a book just because you want to! Bonus points if you are eating ice cream while reading it!
Just One Taste by Louisa Edwards
OR
Sweet Stuff by Donna Kauffman
OR
The Secret Ingredient for a Happy Marriage by Shirley Jump
OR
Be Mine in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk
05. Super Bowl Sunday (February 3): Read a book with a sports romance tag OR Read a book set in any one of the locations mentioned - Atlanta, Georgia, New England or Los Angeles OR Read a book with the numbers 5 and 3 in the page count or publication date or with a Roman numeral in the title.
Power Play by Deirdre Martin
OR
Just Say Yes by Rosalind James
OR
Slugger Gone South by Alicia Hunter Pace
06. Galentine’s Day (February 13): Read a book that features best friends or a group of girlfriends OR Read a book with an adult beverage on the cover (cheers!) or set in a bar.
Playing Dirty by Susan Andersen
OR
Shooter by Dahlia West
OR
The Bartender's Mail Order Bride by Cindy Caldwell
OR
Holiday with a Twist by Shannon Stacey
07. Hoodie Hoo Day (February 20): Read a book with an odd or mysterious character (like paranormal or magical) – up to your interpretation! OR Read a book with a wintery or cold scene on the cover, or with mostly blue on the cover.
Merry Ex-Mas by Sheila Roberts
OR
Christmas in Destiny by Toni Blake
OR
My Kind of Forever by Tracy Brogan
08. Walk the Dog Day (February 22): Read a book where a character has a pet or that has an animal on the cover or in the story OR Read a book where a character plays a trick on someone or has a trick played on him or her.
My Forever Home by Debbie Burns
OR
Celta Cats by Robin D. Owens
OR
The Heart of a Hero by Janet Chapman
OR
Beauty and the Wiener by Casey Griffin
09. Oscar Night (February 24): Read a book that features a famous or wealthy character or has an actor/actress character in the story OR Read a book with a yellow or gold on the cover or a statue on the cover.
The Way You Love Me by Miranda Liasson
OR
Written in the Stars by LuAnn McLane
OR
Midnight at Tiffany's by Sarah Morgan
OR
Stargazing by Susan Kearney
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.


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Progress 10/10

✔️ 1. book that starts with F : Fly With Me by Chanel Cleeton - Feb 27 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️ 2. colourful cover: Rosie’s Travelling Tea Shop by Rebecca Raisin - Feb 19 - ⭐️⭐️

✔️ 3. Lisa Kleypas: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas - Feb 2 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️ 4. food on the cover: Gimme Some Sugar by Molly Harper - Feb 24 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️ 5. sports romance: Fumbled by Alexa Martin - Feb 26 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️ 6. group of girlfriends: Passion on Park Avenue by Lauren Layne - Feb 23 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️ 7. mostly blue cover: In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks - Feb 4 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️ 8. animal on the cover: Playing for Keeps by Jill Shalvis - Feb 9 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️ 9. famous or wealthy character: Relentless by Skye Jordan -Feb 19 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️ 10. reader's choice: Crashing into Her by Mia Sosa - Feb 20 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I'm in!

FEBRUARY MONTHLY CHALLENGE

10/10

1. 'F' is for February: First, K.C. Wells, 2/7

2. Bird of the Month - Parrot: Read: A book that features a friendship that turns into love - Trust the Focus, Megan Erickson, 2/4

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Read: A book where a character travels - Barging in, Josephine Myles, 2/6

4. February 2nd – Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day: Rainbow Sprinkles, Anna Martin, 2/2

5. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday:Read: A book set in Los Angeles - Something About Us, Riley Hart, 2/18

6. February 13th - Galentine’s Day: Read: A book with an adult beverage on the cover (cheers!) or set in a bar - Undeniable Magnetism, Bonnie Dee, 2/1

7. February 20th – Hoodie Hoo Day: Read: A book with mostly blue on the cover - Summer Heat, Jay Northcote, 2/4

8. February 22nd – Walk the Dog Day: Read: A book where a character has a pet or that has an animal on the cover or in the story - Deefur Dog, R.J. Scott, 2/2

9. February 24th - Oscar Night: Read: A book that features a famous or wealthy character - Step by Step, K.C. Wells, 2/18

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice - Bromantically Yours, K.C. Wells, 2/15

Read 10/10
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√ 1. Read a book that starts with 'F' Fool for LoveMarie Force 2/1

√ 2. Read a book with a colorful cover Almost Married Carol Grace 2/11

√ 3. Read one book written by Lisa Kleypas Then Came You Lisa Kleypas 2/21

√ 4. Read a book with food on the cover Cupcakes and Conspiracies Katherine Hayton 2/7

√ 5. Read a book with a sports romance tag Taking Love In Stride Donna Clayton 2/18

√ 6. read a book with an adult beverage on the cover Celebration Fern Michaels 2/6

√ 7. read a book with mostly blue on the cover: The Trust of a Billionaire Michelle Pennington 2/17

√ 8.Read a book that has an animal on the cover Rescue Me Sydney Laine Allan 2/2

√ 9. read a book with a yellow or gold on the cover Carnegie's Maid Marie Benedict 2/16

√ 10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice:Second Chance on the Corner of Main Meg Easton 2/3

Yay, February! My spot!

FEBRUARY MONTHLY CHALLENGE

Read 10/10 FINISHED!

✔1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.
Brute by Kim Fielding finished 2/16/2019

✔2. Bird of the Month - Parrot: Parrots symbolize the everyday beauty that you possess and are surrounded with. The parrot symbolism is a reminder never to take these things for granted, because you never know when they will be taken away from you. Most of all, the parrot meaning puts the focus on love and friendship.
Read: A book with a colorful cover or with a beautiful scene on the cover OR
Read: A book that features a friendship that turns into love.
Begging Ben by Anyta Sunday finished 2/1/2019

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Lisa Kleypas
Princess of Romance - Michelle M. Pillow
Read one book written by Lisa Kleypas or Michelle M. Pillow, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists: Lisa Kleypas , Michelle M. Pillow .
Fun Facts about Michelle M. Pillow -
* Michelle writes mostly Paranormal Romance and Cozy Mysteries
* She loves to travel and try new things.
* She’s addicted to movies and it is her dream to be in a zombie or horror movie.
* She can be found writing in her office with a cup of coffee and pajama pants.
You may also:
Read: A book tagged as paranormal, fantasy or mystery OR
Read: A book where a character travels.
Murder Takes the High Road by Josh Lanyon finished 2/15/2019

✔4. February 2nd – Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day: It’s mid-winter. The snow and cold seems like it will never end and spring seems so far away. Stuck in a mid-winter funk and suffering from cabin fever? It’s time to do something weird, odd or quirky. So let’s eat ice cream for breakfast!!
Read: A book with food on the cover or in the story OR
Read: A book just because you want to! Bonus points if you are eating ice cream while reading it!
Cake with the King: A tiny bite of sweet by Megan Derr finished 2/1/2019

✔5. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday: Super Bowl LIII (or 53 for those who are Roman Numerally-challenged) is set for Sunday, Feb 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The contenders this year will be the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams. Millions around the world get together to celebrate the “Big Game”. It is the second biggest snack day of the year (behind New Year’s Eve). Some watch for the game, some watch for the ads. Either way, it is a BIG day!
Read: A book with a sports romance tag OR
Read: A book set in any one of the locations mentioned above: Atlanta, Georgia, New England or Los Angeles OR
Read: A book with the numbers 5 and 3 in the page count or publication date or with a Roman numeral in the title.
Color of You by C.S. Poe finished 2/7/2019

✔6. February 13th - Galentine’s Day: Galentine’s Day started as a fictional holiday on an episode of Parks and Recreation (Season 2; Episode 16) and has quickly turned into a full-blown sensation. (Seriously! My grocery story has a whole display just for the day!) On P&R, Amy Poehler’s character, Leslie Knope simply loves lavishing gifts on her girls and sets aside Feb 13th, the day before Valentine’s Day, to toast to her best buds. As Leslie says, “Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst.”
Read: A book that features best friends or a group of girlfriends OR
Read: A book with an adult beverage on the cover (cheers!) or set in a bar.
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli finished 2/12/2019

✔7. February 20th – Hoodie Hoo Day: Living in So Cal I don’t really get to do one, but it cracks me up anyway. Hoodie-Hoo day is a day to chase away the winter blahs and bring on spring. After all, (nearly) everyone in the northern hemisphere is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter, not seeing the sun. (Not a problem in LA, I assure you!) SO, on this winter day, people go out at noon, wave their hands over their heads and chant “Hoodie-Hoooooo”! Does it scare away winter? Well that’s the question, isn’t it?
Read: A book with an odd or mysterious character (like paranormal or magical) – up to your interpretation! OR
Read: A book with a wintery or cold scene on the cover, or with mostly blue on the cover.
Hot Air: A Villainous Love Story by T.J. Land finished 2/5/2019

✔8. February 22nd – Walk the Dog Day: Yes, if you have a dog, walking it is an everyday thing, but Fido deserves a special day where you just have to take him for a walk! Don’t have a dog? Did you know that “Walking the Dog” is a yo-yo trick? So if you don’t have a dog, walk your yo-yo on this day! If you don’t have either, just go for a walk!
Read: A book where a character has a pet or that has an animal on the cover or in the story OR
Read: A book where a character plays a trick on someone or has a trick played on him or her.
Not a Word by Dawn Sister finished 2/1/2019

✔9. February 24th - Oscar Night: The Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences awards the Oscars every year for the very best in Motion Pictures over the past year. While there are many awards ceremonies over the year, the Oscars are the most coveted.
Read: A book that features a famous or wealthy character or has an actor/actress character in the story OR
Read: A book with a yellow or gold on the cover or a statue on the cover.
Challenging Chance by Anyta Sunday finished 2/6/2019

✔10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Adore by E. Davies finished 2/9/2019

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~February Monthly Challenge~

Completed: 2/6

1. 'F' is for February: 
Four Letter Word by J. Daniels


2. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: (Tagged as Paranormal)
Omega On Stage by Aria Grace (2/2) ★★★


3. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday: (5 & 3 in page count)
Without Merit by Colleen Hoover


4. February 20th – Hoodie Hoo Day: (Weird or mysterious character)
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher


5. February 24th - Oscar Night: (Has an actor/actress character)
Love Unscripted by Tina Reber


6. Reader's Choice: 
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah (2/2) ★★★★★

10/10

Finished 2/16

See y’all next month :)

1. Read a book that starts with 'F' " The Fall by May Archer - 2/16 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2. Read: A book with a beautiful scene on the cover: Christmas Wishes by R.J. Scott - 2/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

3. Read: A book tagged as paranormal, fantasy or mystery: New Horizons by Hailey Turner - 2/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

4. Read: A book just because you want to: A Dance Too Far by H.L. Day - 2/12 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

5. Read: A book with a sports romance tag: Goaltender's Penalty by V.L. Locey - 2/13 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

6. Read: A book that features best friends or a group of girlfriends: Truth by His Hand by Casey Cameron - 2/14 ⭐️

7. Read: A book with a mostly blue on the cover: Healing Him by Laura N. Andrews - 2/6 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

8. Read: A book where a character has a pet or that has an animal on the cover or in the story: Redemption by Athena Blaez - 2/1 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2

9. Read: A book that features a famous or wealthy character or has an actor/actress character in the story: Oz by Lily Morton - 2/3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice: Milo by Lily Morton - 2/9 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Read 10/10

1. 'F' is for February. Read a book that starts with 'F': For Love of the Duke 4/2

2. Bird of the Month – Parrot. Read a book that features a friendship that turns into love: When He Was Wicked 2/2

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors - Lisa Kleypas. Read one book written by Lisa Kleypas: It Happened One Autumn 11/2

4. February 2nd – Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. Read a book just because you want to: Never Trust a Pirate 15/2

5. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday. Read a book with a sports romance tag: Pick Six 5/2

6. February 13th - Galentine’s Day. Read a book that features best friends or a group of girlfriends: Secrets of a Summer Night 8/2

7. February 20th – Hoodie Hoo Day. Read a book with a wintery or cold scene on the cover: The Snow Queen's Captive 3/2

8. February 22nd – Walk the Dog Day. Read a book where a character has a pet: Delayed Call 13/2

9. February 24th - Oscar Night. Read a book that features a famous or wealthy character: Born to Be Wilde 6/2

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: Alien Mate 3/2

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤 2019 February Monthly Challenge ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤

10/10 completed

✓ 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F'.
❤️ Fall by Kristen Callihan (05/02) ★★★★★

✓ Bird of the Month ~ Parrot: Read a book with a colorful cover or with a beautiful scene on the cover.
🧡 Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton (02/02) ★★★★


✓ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors ~ Queen of Romance - Lisa Kleypas OR Princess of Romance - Michelle M. Pillow: Read a book tagged as paranormal, fantasy or mystery.
💛 This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab (05/02) ★★★★

✓ Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day (February 2): Read a book just because you want to!
💚 Big Deck by Remy Rose (01/02) ★★

✓ Super Bowl Sunday (February 3): Read a book with a sports romance tag.
💙 The Breakup Plan by Jennifer Sucevic (08/02) ★★★

✓ Galentine’s Day (February 13): Read a book that features best friends or a group of girlfriends.
💜 Muffin Top by Avery Flynn (09/02) ★★★★

✓ Hoodie Hoo Day (February 20): Read a book with a wintery or cold scene on the cover.
🖤 Susanna's Christmas Wish by Jerry S. Eicher (04/02) ★★★


✓ Walk the Dog Day (February 22): Read a book where a character plays a trick on someone or has a trick played on him or her.
❤️ The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter (18/02) ★★★★

✓ Oscar Night (February 24): Read a book that features a wealthy character.
🧡 Dragon VIP: Peridot by Starla Night (13/02) ★★★

✓ Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
💛 Bad Neighbor by Molly O'Keefe (01/02) ★★★

I’m in as well!

February Monthly Reading Challenge
9/10 read

1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.
Fearless In Love by Bella Andre (2/24/19) 3⭐️

2. Bird of the Month - Parrot: Parrots symbolize the everyday beauty that you possess and are surrounded with.
Read: A book with a colorful cover or with a beautiful scene on the cover OR
Read: A book that features a friendship that turns into love.
Miss Fix-It by Emma Hart (2/1/19) 5⭐️

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Lisa Kleypas and Princess of Romance - Michelle M. Pillow. Read one book written by Lisa Kleypas or Michelle M. Pillow, or any author with either of their first or last names. You may also:
Read: A book tagged as paranormal, fantasy or mystery OR
Read: A book where a character travels.
Red Knight Falling by Craig Schaefer (2/3/19) 4⭐️

4. February 2nd – Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day.
Read: A book with food on the cover or in the story OR
Read: A book just because you want to! Bonus points if you are eating ice cream while reading it!
Ashes by Suzanne Wright (2/27/19) 4.5⭐️

5. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday: Super Bowl LIII (or 53 for those who are Roman Numerally-challenged) is set for Sunday, Feb 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
Read: A book with a sports romance tag OR
Read: A book set in any one of these locations: Atlanta, Georgia, New England or Los Angeles OR
Read: A book with the numbers 5 and 3 in the page count or publication date or with a Roman numeral in the title.
Overnight Sensation by Sarina Bowen (2/4/19) 4.5⭐️

6. February 13th - Galentine’s Day.
Read: A book that features best friends or a group of girlfriends OR
Read: A book with an adult beverage on the cover (cheers!) or set in a bar.
The Missing Link by J.M. Sevilla (2/23/19) 4⭐️

7. February 20th – Hoodie Hoo Day: Hoodie-Hoo day is a day to chase away the winter blahs and bring on spring.
Read: A book with an odd or mysterious character (like paranormal or magical) – up to your interpretation! OR
Read: A book with a wintery or cold scene on the cover, or with mostly blue on the cover.
Mount Mercy by Helena Newbury (2/13/19) 3.5⭐️

8. February 22nd – Walk the Dog Day.
Read: A book where a character has a pet or that has an animal on the cover or in the story OR
Read: A book where a character plays a trick on someone or has a trick played on him or her.

9. February 24th - Oscar Night.
Read: A book that features a famous or wealthy character or has an actor/actress character in the story OR
Read: A book with a yellow or gold on the cover or a statue on the cover.
The Player by Claire Contreras (2/8/19) 4.5⭐️

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Copper by Lilly Atlas (2/9/19) 4⭐️

Me!

Count me in❣️

I’m in!

1. 'F' is for February - A Few Good Men - Cat Johnson - 1 FEB
2. beautiful scene on the cover - Every Little Thing - Samantha Young - 3 FEB
3. written by Lisa Kleypas - Seduce Me at Sunrise - Lisa Kleypas - 6 FEB
4. just because you want to! - Blindsided - Kaylea Cross - 9 FEB
5. sports romance - One Sweet Ride - Jaci Burton - 8 FEB
6. best friends - Going Down Fast - Carly Phillips - 1 FEB
7. Blue cover - Extinguished - Kaylea Cross - 2 FEB
8. animal on the cover - Cat Got Your Secrets - Julie Chase - 10 FEB
9. famous character - Kiss Me Like This - Bella Andre (Model) - 12 FEB
10. Reader's Choice - Conor - A. Zavarelli - 3 FEB

I’m in.

FEBRUARY MONTHLY CHALLENGE

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

2. Bird of the Month - Parrot: Parrots symbolize the everyday beauty that you possess and are surrounded with. The parrot symbolism is a reminder never to take these things for granted, because you never know when they will be taken away from you. Most of all, the parrot meaning puts the focus on love and friendship.
Read: A book with a colorful cover or with a beautiful scene on the cover OR
Read: A book that features a friendship that turns into love.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Lisa Kleypas
Princess of Romance - Michelle M. Pillow
Read one book written by Lisa Kleypas or Michelle M. Pillow, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists: Lisa Kleypas , Michelle M. Pillow .
Fun Facts about Michelle M. Pillow -
* Michelle writes mostly Paranormal Romance and Cozy Mysteries
* She loves to travel and try new things.
* She’s addicted to movies and it is her dream to be in a zombie or horror movie.
* She can be found writing in her office with a cup of coffee and pajama pants.
You may also:
Read: A book tagged as paranormal, fantasy or mystery OR
Read: A book where a character travels.

4. February 2nd – Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day: It’s mid-winter. The snow and cold seems like it will never end and spring seems so far away. Stuck in a mid-winter funk and suffering from cabin fever? It’s time to do something weird, odd or quirky. So let’s eat ice cream for breakfast!!
Read: A book with food on the cover or in the story OR
Read: A book just because you want to! Bonus points if you are eating ice cream while reading it!

5. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday: Super Bowl LIII (or 53 for those who are Roman Numerally-challenged) is set for Sunday, Feb 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The contenders this year will be the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams. Millions around the world get together to celebrate the “Big Game”. It is the second biggest snack day of the year (behind New Year’s Eve). Some watch for the game, some watch for the ads. Either way, it is a BIG day!
Read: A book with a sports romance tag OR
Read: A book set in any one of the locations mentioned above: Atlanta, Georgia, New England or Los Angeles OR
Read: A book with the numbers 5 and 3 in the page count or publication date or with a Roman numeral in the title.

6. February 13th - Galentine’s Day: Galentine’s Day started as a fictional holiday on an episode of Parks and Recreation (Season 2; Episode 16) and has quickly turned into a full-blown sensation. (Seriously! My grocery story has a whole display just for the day!) On P&R, Amy Poehler’s character, Leslie Knope simply loves lavishing gifts on her girls and sets aside Feb 13th, the day before Valentine’s Day, to toast to her best buds. As Leslie says, “Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst.”
Read: A book that features best friends or a group of girlfriends OR
Read: A book with an adult beverage on the cover (cheers!) or set in a bar.

7. February 20th – Hoodie Hoo Day: Living in So Cal I don’t really get to do one, but it cracks me up anyway. Hoodie-Hoo day is a day to chase away the winter blahs and bring on spring. After all, (nearly) everyone in the northern hemisphere is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter, not seeing the sun. (Not a problem in LA, I assure you!) SO, on this winter day, people go out at noon, wave their hands over their heads and chant “Hoodie-Hoooooo”! Does it scare away winter? Well that’s the question, isn’t it?
Read: A book with an odd or mysterious character (like paranormal or magical) – up to your interpretation! OR
Read: A book with a wintery or cold scene on the cover, or with mostly blue on the cover.

8. February 22nd – Walk the Dog Day: Yes, if you have a dog, walking it is an everyday thing, but Fido deserves a special day where you just have to take him for a walk! Don’t have a dog? Did you know that “Walking the Dog” is a yo-yo trick? So if you don’t have a dog, walk your yo-yo on this day! If you don’t have either, just go for a walk!
Read: A book where a character has a pet or that has an animal on the cover or in the story OR
Read: A book where a character plays a trick on someone or has a trick played on him or her.

9. February 24th - Oscar Night: The Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences awards the Oscars every year for the very best in Motion Pictures over the past year. While there are many awards ceremonies over the year, the Oscars are the most coveted.
Read: A book that features a famous or wealthy character or has an actor/actress character in the story OR
Read: A book with a yellow or gold on the cover or a statue on the cover.

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

FEBRUARY MONTHLY CHALLENGE
5/5 romance

1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.
Fatal Threat by Valerie Hansen 22 February; 4 ★


2. Bird of the Month - Parrot: Parrots symbolize the everyday beauty that you possess and are surrounded with. The parrot symbolism is a reminder never to take these things for granted, because you never know when they will be taken away from you. Most of all, the parrot meaning puts the focus on love and friendship.
Read: A book with a colorful cover or with a beautiful scene on the cover OR
Read: A book that features a friendship that turns into love.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Lisa Kleypas
Princess of Romance - Michelle M. Pillow
Read one book written by Lisa Kleypas or Michelle M. Pillow, or any author with either of their first or last names.
Read: A book tagged as paranormal, fantasy or mystery OR
Read: A book where a character travels.

4. February 2nd – Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day:
Read: A book with food on the cover or in the story OR
Read: A book just because you want to! Bonus points if you are eating ice cream while reading it!
Bodyguard by Shirlee McCoy 4 February; 4 ★


5. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday:
Read: A book with a sports romance tag OR
Read: A book set in any one of the locations mentioned above: Atlanta, Georgia, New England or Los Angeles OR
Read: A book with the numbers 5 and 3 in the page count or publication date or with a Roman numeral in the title.
Caduto dal cielo (=Falling from the Sky) by Sarina Bowen 12 February; 4 1/2★


6. February 13th - Galentine’s Day:
Read: A book that features best friends or a group of girlfriends OR
Read: A book with an adult beverage on the cover (cheers!) or set in a bar.

7. February 20th – Hoodie Hoo Day:
Read: A book with an odd or mysterious character (like paranormal or magical) – up to your interpretation! OR
Read: A book with a wintery or cold scene on the cover, or with mostly blue on the cover.

8. February 22nd – Walk the Dog Day:
Read: A book where a character has a pet or that has an animal on the cover or in the story OR
Read: A book where a character plays a trick on someone or has a trick played on him or her.
Bounty Hunter by Lynette Eason 2 February; 4 ★


9. February 24th - Oscar Night:
Read: A book that features a famous or wealthy character or has an actor/actress character in the story OR
Read: A book with a yellow or gold on the cover or a statue on the cover.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Tracker by Lenora Worth 16 February; 4 ★

FEBRUARY MONTHLY CHALLENGE
5/10

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

2. Bird of the Month - Parrot: Read: A book that features a friendship that turns into love
by Lily Morton, read 02/19, 3 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Queen of Romance - Lisa Kleypas;Princess of Romance - Michelle M. Pillow. Read: A book tagged as paranormal, fantasy or mystery
by Annie Bellet, read 02/27, 2 stars

4. February 2nd – Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day: Read: A book just because you want to!
by Jill Shalvis, read 02/24, 4 stars

5. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday: Read: A book set in any one of the locations mentioned above: Atlanta, Georgia, New England or Los Angeles

6. February 13th - Galentine’s Day: Read: A book set in a bar
by Daryl Banner, read 02/22, 3 stars

7. February 20th – Hoodie Hoo Day:
Read: A book with a wintery or cold scene on the cover, or with mostly blue on the cover.

8. February 22nd – Walk the Dog Day:
Read: A book where a character has a pet or that has an animal on the cover or in the story

9. February 24th - Oscar Night: Read: A book that features a famous or wealthy character or has an actor/actress character in the story
by Sera Trevor, read 02/21, 2 stars

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

Whoopie Completed

10/10 Completed


01. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F'
by Tara Sevic



02. Bird of the Month ~ Read a book that features a friendship that turns into love. by Max Monroe
Qualifier: MC's start out as friends, then friends with benefits and then love.
Read: 2/11/2019
Rated: 4 stars

03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors ~ Queen of Romance - Lisa Kleypas
Qualifier: Author Lisa Kleypas
Read: 2/8/2019
Rate: 4 stars

4. Read a book with food on the cover by Tara Sivec
Qualifier: Chocolate on the cover
Rate: 5 stars (laughed till I cried)
Read 2-7-2019

05. SUPER BOWL SUNDAY (February 3): Read a book with a sports romance tag by Piper Rayne
Tagged: Sports Romance - MC is a boxer
Rated: 4 Stars
Read: 2-2-2019

06. Galentine’s Day (February 13): Read a book with an adult beverage on the cover (cheers!) or set in a bar. by Carolyn Brown
Qualifier: Story takes place in the Honky Tonk bar
Read 2/18/2019
Rate: 4 stars

07. Hoodie Hoo Day (February 20): Read a book with an odd or mysterious character (like paranormal or magical) – by Tara Sheets
Qualifier: MC has special powers with nature and plants.
Read 2/12/2019
Rate: 4 stars


08. Walk the Dog Day (February 22): Read a book where a character has a pet or that has an animal on the cover or in the story OR Read a book where a character plays a trick on someone or has a trick played on him or her. by Pippa Grant
Qualifer: 2MCs One has a calf put in his condo by his teammates and the other has 3 dogs.
Read 2/14/2019
Rate: 4


09. Oscar Night (February 24): Read a book with a yellow or gold on the cover by Tara Sivec
Qualifier: Yellow/gold on the cover
Read: 2/3/2019
Rate: 5 stars

10. Reader's Choice: by Max Malone
Read 2/10/2019
Rate: 4 stars

10/10

1. 'F' is for February: Fair Play - Feb12 - 5*

2. Read: A book that features a friendship that turns into love. - After the Romance Novel - Feb20 - 3*

3. Read: A book tagged as mystery - Payback - Feb18 - 5*

4. February 2nd – A book with food on the cover or in the story - Pumpkin Rolls and Porn Sounds - Feb24 - 5*

5. A book with the numbers 5 and 3 in the page count - The Bones Beneath My Skin - Feb3 - 5*

6. Read: A book that features best friend - Chaos Unchained - Feb14 - 2*

7. Read: A book with mostly blue on the cover. - An Infatuation - Feb4 - 5*

8. Read: A book where a character has a pet - Absent-Minded Astrophysicist - Feb22 - 3*

9. Read: A book that features a famous or wealthy character - Leaning Into Love - Feb8 - 4*

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice - Spencer Cohen, Book One - Feb25 - 5*

[Reserved!]

I'm in again.

Welcome all! Looking forward to seeing what everyone plans to read in February!
Does anyone else wait for their PIFM Challenge picks before choosing their Monthly reading picks like I do?
*blush*

Kristen wrote: "Progress 0/10

1. book that starts with F: Fly With Me by Chanel Cleeton

2. colourful cover: Rosie’s Travelling Tea Shop by Rebecca Raisin"

Kristen, Really hope you enjoy and !

Jamie (TheRebelliousReader) wrote: "~February Monthly Challenge~

Completed: 0/6

1. 'F' is for February: 
Four Letter Word by J. Daniels


2. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) autho..."

Jamie, I absolutely LOVED ! Hope you do too!

FEBRUARY MONTHLY CHALLENGE

1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.  Facade by JJ Bella 2.27

2. Bird of the Month - Parrot: Parrots symbolize the everyday beauty that you possess and are surrounded with. The parrot symbolism is a reminder never to take these things for granted, because you never know when they will be taken away from you. Most of all, the parrot meaning puts the focus on love and friendship.
Read: A book that features a friendship that turns into love.  Beard Mode by Lani Lynn Vale 2.5

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: 
Queen of Romance - Lisa Kleypas
Princess of Romance - Michelle M. Pillow
Read: A book where a character travels.  Down To my Bones by Bijou Hunter 2.9

4. February 2nd – Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day: It’s mid-winter. The snow and cold seems like it will never end and spring seems so far away. Stuck in a mid-winter funk and suffering from cabin fever? It’s time to do something weird, odd or quirky. So let’s eat ice cream for breakfast!! 
Read: A book just because you want to! Bonus points if you are eating ice cream while reading it!  The Promise by RL Mathewson 2.27

5. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday: Super Bowl LIII (or 53 for those who are Roman Numerally-challenged) is set for Sunday, Feb 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The contenders this year will be the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams. Millions around the world get together to celebrate the “Big Game”. It is the second biggest snack day of the year (behind New Year’s Eve). Some watch for the game, some watch for the ads. Either way, it is a BIG day! 
Read: A book with the numbers 5 and 3 in the page count or publication date or with a Roman numeral in the title.  The Lion and the Falcon by Eve Langlais 2.13

6. February 13th - Galentine’s Day: Galentine’s Day started as a fictional holiday on an episode of Parks and Recreation (Season 2; Episode 16) and has quickly turned into a full-blown sensation. (Seriously! My grocery story has a whole display just for the day!) On P&R, Amy Poehler’s character, Leslie Knope simply loves lavishing gifts on her girls and sets aside Feb 13th, the day before Valentine’s Day, to toast to her best buds. As Leslie says, “Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst.” 
Read: A book that features best friends or a group of girlfriends Oxygen Deprived by Lani Lynn Vale 2.5

7. February 20th – Hoodie Hoo Day: Living in So Cal I don’t really get to do one, but it cracks me up anyway. Hoodie-Hoo day is a day to chase away the winter blahs and bring on spring. After all, (nearly) everyone in the northern hemisphere is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter, not seeing the sun. (Not a problem in LA, I assure you!) SO, on this winter day, people go out at noon, wave their hands over their heads and chant “Hoodie-Hoooooo”! Does it scare away winter? Well that’s the question, isn’t it?
Read: A book with an odd or mysterious character (like paranormal or magical) – up to your interpretation! Hot and Badgered by Shelly Laurenston 2.27

8. February 22nd – Walk the Dog Day: Yes, if you have a dog, walking it is an everyday thing, but Fido deserves a special day where you just have to take him for a walk! Don’t have a dog? Did you know that “Walking the Dog” is a yo-yo trick? So if you don’t have a dog, walk your yo-yo on this day! If you don’t have either, just go for a walk! 
Read: A book where a character has a pet or that has an animal on the cover or in the story Last Day Of My Life by Lani Lynn Vale 2.11

9. February 24th - Oscar Night: The Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences awards the Oscars every year for the very best in Motion Pictures over the past year. While there are many awards ceremonies over the year, the Oscars are the most coveted.
Read: A book with a yellow or gold on the cover or a statue on the cover.  My Perfect Drug by Bijou Hunter 2.10

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Enthralled By You by Jordan Silver 2.2

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FEBRUARY MONTHLY CHALLENGE

1. 'F' is for February: A Familiar Tail, Delia James 13 Feb 19

2. Bird of the Month - Parrot: Curiosity Thrilled the Cat, Sofie Kelly

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Lisa Kleypas
Again the Magic

4. February 2nd – Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day:
Wedding Cake Crumble, Jenn McKinlay

5. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday: Magic Triumphs, Ilona Andrews

6. February 13th - Galentine’s Day: If the Haunting Fits, Wear It, Rose Pressey 10 Feb 19

To Catch a Witch, Heather Blake

8. February 22nd – Walk the Dog Day: In Cold Chocolate, Dorothy St. James

9. February 24th - Oscar Night: The Chocolate Frog Frame-Up, JoAnna Carl

10. Reader's Choice: The Grave's a Fine and Private Place, Alan Bradley

❤️❤️❤️❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Sonja wrote: "Jamie, I absolutely LOVED ! Hope you do too! "

Thanks! I'm so excited to read it! It's going to be the first book I read next month. :)

February Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10

1. 'F' is for February: Forget You Not by Kristie Cook 2/6
2. Bird of the Month - Parrot: Promise Me You by Marina Adair 2/7
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Drink Deep by Chloe Neill 2/4
4. February 2nd – Ice Cream Breakfast Day: The Brightest Sunset by Aly Martinez 2/14
5. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday: Defy by L.J. Shen 2/16
6. February 13th - Galentine’s Day: Playing for Keeps by Jill Shalvis 2/1
7. February 20th – Hoodie Hoo Day: Old Wounds by Susan Burdorf 2/7
8. February 22nd – Walk the Dog Day: The Foxe & the Hound by R.S. Grey 2/15
9. February 24th - Oscar Night: Ensnared by J.S. Scott 2/7
10. Reader's Choice: Not the Duke’s Darling by Elizabeth Hoyt 2/12

February 2019 Monthly Challenge

Read 10/10

1. 'F' is for February: For the Love of the Duke Callie Hutton 5☆ 5/2/19
2. Colourful or beautiful scene: A Wicked Kind of Husband Mia Vincy 4☆ 11/2/19
3. Featured author: (LK) It Happened One Autumn Lisa Kleypas 5☆ 10/2/19
4. Feb 2nd Just Because: The Dress of the Season Kate Noble 5☆ 3/2/19
5. Feb 3rd Page Count 5 and 3: (235) Deverell's Obsession Sahara Kelly 3☆ 8/2/19
6. Feb 13th Features Best Friends: Devil in Winter Lisa Kleypas 5☆ 13/2/19
7. Feb 20th Cold Scene Cover:Taming a Christmas Wallflower Tammy Andresen 4☆ 5/2/19
8. Feb 22nd Animal Cover: Once Bitten, Twice Shy Christina Courtenay 3☆ 5/2/19
9. Feb 24th Wealthy Character: Lady Eleanor's Seventh Suitor Anna Bradley 5☆ 6/2/19
10. Readers Choice: Mission to Love Samantha Kane 4☆ 14/2/19

I'm in! My spot is here ;)
1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.
✔ 2. Bird of the Month - Parrot: Friendship & Cover! The Last Letter Rebecca Yarros Read 02/26/19 5*

✔ 3. FAC: Queen of Romance - Lisa Kleypas Devil's Daughter (The Ravenels 05) Read 02/28/19 5*

✔ 4. Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day: Passion (Passion Quartet 01) Lisa Valdez Read 02/07/19 5*

✔ 5. Super Bowl Sunday: Fighter Sin and Ink (Sweetest Taboo 01) Naima Simone Read 02/19/19 5*

✔ 6. Galentine’s Day: The One Who's Not the One Keris Stainton Read 02/21/19 4*

✔ 7. Hoodie Hoo Day: Blade of Darkness (Immortal Guardians 07) Dianne Duvall Read 02/15/19 4*

✔ 8. Walk the Dog Day: Tricky! Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie (MacKenzies & McBrides 06) Jennifer Ashley Read 02/22/19 4*

9. Oscar Night: Read: A book that features a famous or wealthy character or has an actor/actress character in the story OR
Read: A book with a yellow or gold on the cover or a statue on the cover.

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Single Malt (Agents Irish and Whiskey 01) Layla Reyne Read 02/07/19 4*

February Monthly Challenge

READ: 9/8

✔ 1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.
Dark Saturday - Nicci French 2/14

✔ 2. Bird of the Month - Parrot: Read: A book with a colorful cover
A Beautiful Dark - Jocelyn Davies 2/10

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Read: A book tagged as paranormal
Archangel's Prophecy - Nalini Singh 2/13

✔ 4. February 2nd – Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day: Read: A book just because you want to! Bonus points if you are eating ice cream while reading it!
The Boy - Tami Hoag 2/15

✔ 5. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday: Read: A book with a sports romance tag
The Brick Wall - Stephanie Julian 2/9

6. February 13th - Galentine’s Day:
Read: A book that features best friends or a group of girlfriends OR
Read: A book with an adult beverage on the cover (cheers!) or set in a bar.

✔ 7. February 20th – Hoodie Hoo Day: Read: A book with a wintery or cold scene on the cover.
Bitter Bite - Jennifer Estep 2/1

✔ 8. February 22nd – Walk the Dog Day:
Read: A book where a character has a pet or that has an animal on the cover or in the story
1225 Christmas Tree Lane - Debbie Macomber 2/27

✔9. February 24th - Oscar Night: Read: A book with a yellow on the cover
A Conspiracy of Faith - Jussi Adler-Olsen 2/11

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Summoned to Thirteenth Grave - Darynda Jones 2/5

Sonja wrote: "Welcome all! Looking forward to seeing what everyone plans to read in February!
Does anyone else wait for their PIFM Challenge picks before choosing their Monthly reading picks like I do?
*blush*"

I usually just read and then see where they fit in! Hopefully I check in early enough to make sure I've got the spots covered and have time to find something and read it if I'm missing something.

FEBRUARY MONTHLY CHALLENGE
Read 10/10 DONE!

1. 'F' is for February: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.
Heart of Mine (Colorado Hearts #3) by Caroline Fyffe 2/16/19 5stars

2. Bird of the Month - Parrot: Parrots symbolize the everyday beauty that you possess and are surrounded with. The parrot symbolism is a reminder never to take these things for granted, because you never know when they will be taken away from you. Most of all, the parrot meaning puts the focus on love and friendship.
Read: A book that features a friendship that turns into love.
Tumble (Dogwood Lane, #1) by Adriana Locke 2/7/19 4stars (Neely and Dane childhood friends before love)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Lisa Kleypas
Princess of Romance - Michelle M. Pillow
Read one book written by Lisa Kleypas or Michelle M. Pillow, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists: Lisa Kleypas , Michelle M. Pillow .
Fun Facts about Michelle M. Pillow -
* Michelle writes mostly Paranormal Romance and Cozy Mysteries
* She loves to travel and try new things.
* She’s addicted to movies and it is her dream to be in a zombie or horror movie.
* She can be found writing in her office with a cup of coffee and pajama pants.
You may also:
Read: A book where a character travels.
Slow Ride (Road to Love, #2) by Lori Foster 2/18/19 4stars (Brodie and Mary take a vacation; Ronnie and Jack travel to pick up strange artifacts for her bosses)

4. February 2nd – Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day: It’s mid-winter. The snow and cold seems like it will never end and spring seems so far away. Stuck in a mid-winter funk and suffering from cabin fever? It’s time to do something weird, odd or quirky. So let’s eat ice cream for breakfast!!
Read: A book with food in the story
The (Half) Truth by Leddy Harper 2/10/19 3.5stars (Tatum works in a restaurant kitchen; always cooking for friends)

5. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday: Super Bowl LIII (or 53 for those who are Roman Numerally-challenged) is set for Sunday, Feb 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The contenders this year will be the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams. Millions around the world get together to celebrate the “Big Game”. It is the second biggest snack day of the year (behind New Year’s Eve). Some watch for the game, some watch for the ads. Either way, it is a BIG day!
Read: A book with a sports romance tag OR
Read: A book set in any one of the locations mentioned above: Atlanta, Georgia, New England or Los Angeles
California Girls by Susan Mallery 2/24/19 4stars (LA and surrounding areas)

6. February 13th - Galentine’s Day: Galentine’s Day started as a fictional holiday on an episode of Parks and Recreation (Season 2; Episode 16) and has quickly turned into a full-blown sensation. (Seriously! My grocery story has a whole display just for the day!) On P&R, Amy Poehler’s character, Leslie Knope simply loves lavishing gifts on her girls and sets aside Feb 13th, the day before Valentine’s Day, to toast to her best buds. As Leslie says, “Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst.”
Read: A book set in a bar.
Nice and Easy (Boys of the Big Easy, #3) by Erin Nicholas 2/9/19 4stars (Trahane's Tavern in New Orleans)

7. February 20th – Hoodie Hoo Day: Living in So Cal I don’t really get to do one, but it cracks me up anyway. Hoodie-Hoo day is a day to chase away the winter blahs and bring on spring. After all, (nearly) everyone in the northern hemisphere is sick and tired of winter at this point and a little crazy being cooped up inside all winter, not seeing the sun. (Not a problem in LA, I assure you!) SO, on this winter day, people go out at noon, wave their hands over their heads and chant “Hoodie-Hoooooo”! Does it scare away winter? Well that’s the question, isn’t it?
Read: A book with a wintery or cold scene on the cover
It's in His Forever (Red River Valley #5) by Shelly Alexander 2/10/19 3.5stars

8. February 22nd – Walk the Dog Day: Yes, if you have a dog, walking it is an everyday thing, but Fido deserves a special day where you just have to take him for a walk! Don’t have a dog? Did you know that “Walking the Dog” is a yo-yo trick? So if you don’t have a dog, walk your yo-yo on this day! If you don’t have either, just go for a walk!
Read: A book where a character has a pet or that has an animal on the cover or in the story
The Good Ones (Happily Ever After #1) by Jenn McKinlay 2/4/19 5stars (the kitten King George found by Perry, Maisey, Savannah and Ryder; also on the cover)

9. February 24th - Oscar Night: The Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences awards the Oscars every year for the very best in Motion Pictures over the past year. While there are many awards ceremonies over the year, the Oscars are the most coveted.
Read: A book that features a famous or wealthy character or has an actor/actress character in the story
Savannah (Silver Dollar Saloon #1) by Paty Jager 2/27/19 4stars (banker from Atlanta; Savannah's dad)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Stroke of Luck (Sterling's Montana #1) by B.J. Daniels 2/13/19 3.5stars

I'll try for all 10 and see how far I get.

FEBRUARY MONTHLY CHALLENGE
Timeframe: 2/1/19 to 2/28/29
10/10

1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with F - Festive in Death by J.D. Robb - 2/13/19 ♥♥♥♥♥


2. Bird of the Month – Parrot - Colorful cover/beautiful scene on the cover - Kiss Me Back by Sidney Halston - 2/23/19 ♥♥♥


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Queen of Romance - Lisa Kleypas and Princess of Romance - Michelle M. Pillow - Tagged as fantasy - Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep - 2/7/19 ♥♥♥♥

1612 readers tagged as Fantasy-Urban Fantasy

4. February 2nd – Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day - Food in the story - Hungry: Lessons Learned on the Journey from Fat to Thin by Allen Zadoff - 2/14/19 ♥♥♥♥♥


5. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday - Sports romance tag - Real by Katy Evans - 2/9/19 ♥♥♥

163 readers tagged as sports romance

6. February 13th - Galentine’s Day - Features best friends or a group of girlfriends - Stripped Bare by Emma Hart - 2/27/19 ♥♥♥♥

A group of girls head to Las Vegas for a bachelorette party.

7. February 20th – Hoodie Hoo Day - Mostly blue on the cover - Never Trust a Pirate by Valerie Bowman - 2/6/19 ♥♥♥♥


8. February 22nd – Walk the Dog Day - Character has a pet or that has an animal on the cover or in the story - Paw and Order by Spencer Quinn - 2/20/19 ♥♥♥♥

Chet the dog is Bernie’s “partner.”

9. February 24th - Oscar Night - Features a famous or wealthy character - 12 Rounds by Lauren Hammond - 2/17/19 ♥♥♥

Sean is the middleweight champion of the world and has won a lot of money as a fighter.

10. Reader's Choice - Any book - Driven to Ink by Karen E. Olson - 2/3/19 ♥♥♥♥


*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 2/27/19*****

2019 February Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✔️1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F'

Finding Chrissten by N.J. Walters - 08/02/2019

✔️2. Bird of the Month - Read a book that features a friendship that turns into love.

Unraveled by Lauren Dane - 03/02/2019

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Queen of Romance - Lisa Kleypas or Princess of Romance - Michelle M. Pillow Read a book tagged as paranormal

Alexandra's Legacy by N.J. Walters - 02/02/2019

✔️4. February 2nd – Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day:
Read: A book with food in the story

Jagged by Lauren Dane - 04/02/2019

✔️5. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday: Super Bowl LIII Read: A book set in Los Angeles

To Love Jason Thorn by Ella Maise - 06/02/2019

✔️6. February 13th - Galentine’s Day:
Read: A book that features best friends

To Hate Adam Connor by Ella Maise - 05/02/2019

✔️7. February 20th – Hoodie Hoo Day:
Read: A book with an odd or mysterious character (like paranormal or magical) – up to your interpretation!

Damek's Redemption by N.J. Walters - 11/02/2019

✔️8. February 22nd – Walk the Dog Day: Read: A book that has an animal in the story

Forsaken by Night by Larissa Ione - 16/02/2019

✔️9. February 24th - Oscar Night: Read: A book that features a wealthy character

Manwhore by Katy Evans - 02/02/2019

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

Quinn's Quest by N.J. Walters - 07/02/2019

FEBRUARY MONTHLY CHALLENGE

1. 'F' is for February: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'. - Knife & Flesh Susan Fanetti - 2/9

2. Bird of the Month - Parrot:
Read: A book with a colorful cover or with a beautiful scene on the cover - Robyn Carr - 2/3

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Lisa Kleypas
Read one book written by Lisa Kleypas - It Happened One Autumn Lisa Kleypas - 2/23

4. February 2nd – Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day:
Read: A book just because you want to! Bonus points if you are eating ice cream while reading it! - The McKettrick Way Linda Lael Miller - 2/5

5. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday:
Read: A book with the numbers 5 and 3 in the page count - 352 pgs - Wrapped and Strapped Lorelei James - 2/18

6. February 13th - Galentine’s Day:
Read: A book that features best friends - Her Cocky Doctors Tara Crescent - 2/10

7. February 20th – Hoodie Hoo Day:
Read: A book with mostly blue on the cover. - Cathryn Fox - 2/14

8. February 22nd – Walk the Dog Day:
Read: A book where a character has a pet - Dream & Dare Susan Fanetti - 2/7

9. February 24th - Oscar Night:
Read: A book that features a famous or wealthy character - The Banker Penelope Sky - 2/5

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. - Ripples Aleatha Romig - 2/7

FEBRUARY MONTHLY CHALLENGE
9/10

1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.
Just One Day by Gayle Forman - currently
reading
2. Read: A book with a colorful cover or with a beautiful scene on the cover OR A book that features a friendship that turns into love. More Than Words by Jill Santopolo - 2/19/19 (4 stars)
3. Read: A book tagged as paranormal, fantasy or mystery Kill the Queen by Jennifer Estep - 1/31/19 (4 stars)

4. February 2nd – Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day:
Read: A book with food on the cover or in the story OR A book just because you want to! The Work Wife by C.J. Martin - 2/8/19 (4 1/2 stars)

5. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday:
Read: A book with a sports romance tag
The Rebound by Winter Renshaw - 2/7/19 (3 1/2 stars)

6. February 13th - Galentine’s Day: Read A book that features best friends or a group of girlfriends One Baby Daddy by Meghan Quinn - 2/10/19 (4 1/2 stars)

7. February 20th – Hoodie Hoo Day:
Read: A book with an odd or mysterious character (like paranormal or magical) – up to your interpretation! OR
Read: A book with a wintery or cold scene on the cover, or with mostly blue on the cover. The Wicked King by Holly Black - 2/5/19 (5 stars)

8. February 22nd – Walk the Dog Day:
Read A book where a character plays a trick on someone or has a trick played on him or her. Kill Switch by Penelope Douglas - 2/13/19 (5 stars)

9. February 24th - Oscar Night:
Read: A book with a yellow or gold on the cover or a statue on the cover. Midnight Valentine by J.T. Geissinger - 2/10/19 (4 stars)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Perfectly Inappropriate by Stacey Kennedy - 2/2/19 (4 stars)

I'm in :) [☆ ½ ❌]

READ 0/10

1. 'F' is for February:

2. Bird of the Month - Parrot:

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Queen of Romance - Lisa Kleypas

4. February 2nd – Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day:

5. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday:

6. February 13th - Galentine’s Day:

7. February 20th – Hoodie Hoo Day:

8. February 22nd – Walk the Dog Day:

9. February 24th - Oscar Night:

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

FEBRUARY MONTHLY CHALLENGE

Progress 9/10

✔️1. 'F' is for February ~ Follow Me Home ~ 2/9/19

✔️2. Bird of the Month - Parrot ~ Murder at Redwood Cove ~ colorful cover ~ 2/4/19

Read a book with a colorful cover or with a beautiful scene on the cover or read a book that features a friendship that turns into love.

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors ~
Queen of Romance - Lisa Kleypas
Princess of Romance - Michelle M. Pillow

Read one book written by Lisa Kleypas or Michelle M. Pillow, or any author with either of their first or last names. Or, you may read a book tagged as paranormal, fantasy, mystery or a book where a character travels. ~ Paranormal ~ The Evil Inside ~ 2/28/19

✔️4. February 2nd; Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day ~ Eleven ~ just because ~ 2/19/19

Read a book with food on the cover or in the story or a book just because you want to!

✔️5. February 3rd: Super Bowl Sunday ~ Bones Don't Lie ~ page count 345 ~ 2/1/19

Read a book with a sports romance tag or a book set in any one of these locations, Atlanta, Georgia, New England or Los Angeles or a book with the numbers 5 and 3 in the page count or publication date or with a Roman numeral in the title.

6. February 13th: Galentine’s Day ~

Read a book that features best friends or a group of girlfriends or
a book with an adult beverage on the cover or set in a bar.

✔️7. February 20th: Hoodie Hoo Day ~ The Haunting of Cabin Green ~ 2/5/19

Read a book with an odd or mysterious character (like paranormal or magical) – up to your interpretation! Or, a book with a wintery or cold scene on the cover, or with mostly blue on the cover.

✔️8. February 22nd: Walk the Dog Day~ The Valentine Mystery ~ Tilly the Golden Retriever ~ 2/3/19

Read a book where a character has a pet or that has an animal on the cover or in the story or read a book where a character plays a trick on someone or has a trick played on him or her.

✔️9. February 24th: Oscar Night ~ Winter Stroll ~ wealthy/famous character ~ 2/18/19

Read a book that features a famous or wealthy character or has an actor/actress character in the story or a book with a yellow or gold on the cover or a statue on the cover.

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice ~ Stillhouse Lake ~ 2/14/19

Elaine wrote: "February 2019 Monthly Challenge

Read 0/10

1. 'F' is for February: For the Love of the Duke Callie Hutton
2. Colourful or beautiful scene: A Wicked Kind of Husband ..."

Oooo Elaine! I'm loving your read list!
Hope you enjoy ! I think that's my favorite one of the series! Lillian is a firecracker! Happy reading!

MountainKat wrote: "Sonja wrote: "Welcome all! Looking forward to seeing what everyone plans to read in February!
Does anyone else wait for their PIFM Challenge picks before choosing their Monthly reading picks like ..."

Ooo Kat you've got guts then! My luck I'd end up reading NOTHING that fits! LOL!

MAMA'S FEBRUARY MONTHLY CHALLENGE

Completed 0/10

1. 'F' is for February: Butterface 4* ✔️ 2/10
*author's last name starts with 'F'

2. Bird of the Month - Parrot: Parrots symbolize the everyday beauty that you possess and are surrounded with. The parrot symbolism is a reminder never to take these things for granted, because you never know when they will be taken away from you. Most of all, the parrot meaning puts the focus on love and friendship.
Read: A book with a colorful cover or with a beautiful scene on the cover OR
Read: A book that features a friendship that turns into love.

3. FAC
Queen Lisa Kleypas - Married By Morning 5* ✔️ 2/20


4. February 2nd – Ice Cream for Breakfast: It’s mid-winter.
Read: A book with food on the cover or in the story OR
Read: A book just because you want to! Bonus points if you are eating ice cream while reading it!

5. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday: Blood and Chaos 3* ✔️ 2/23
*335 page count

6. February 13th - Galentine’s Day


7. February 20th – Hoodie Hoo Day: Blood Vow*Odd character Lassiter

8. February 22nd – Walk the Dog Day: h has lots of pet or trick

9. February 24th - Oscar Night:
Read: A book that features a famous or wealthy character or has an actor/actress character in the story OR
Read: A book with a yellow or gold on the cover or a statue on the cover.

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

I'm in. Trying to do more than I did in Jan.
Read 5/10

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

2. Bird of the Month – Parrot. Read a book with a colorful cover or with a beautiful scene on the cover OR read a book that features a friendship that turns into love:

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors - Lisa Kleypas or Michelle M. Pillow. Read one book written by Lisa Kleypas or Michelle M. Pillow, or any author with either of their first or last names. OR read a book tagged as paranormal, fantasy or mystery OR read a book where a character travels:

4. February 2nd – Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. Read a book with food on the cover or in the story OR read a book just because you want to:

5. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday. Read a book with a sports romance tag OR read a book set in any one of the locations mentioned above: Atlanta, Georgia, New England or Los Angeles OR read a book with the numbers 5 and 3 in the page count or publication date or with a Roman numeral in the title:

6. February 13th - Galentine’s Day. Read a book that features best friends or a group of girlfriends OR read a book with an adult beverage on the cover or set in a bar :The Diva Runs Out of Thyme

7. February 20th – Hoodie Hoo Day. Read a book with an odd or mysterious character (like paranormal or magical) – up to your interpretation! OR read a book with a wintery or cold scene on the cover, or with mostly blue on the cover:

8. February 22nd – Walk the Dog Day. Read a book where a character has a pet or that has an animal on the cover or in the story OR read a book where a character plays a trick on someone or has a trick played on him or her:

9. February 24th - Oscar Night. Read a book that features a famous or wealthy character or has an actor/actress character in the story OR read a book with a yellow or gold on the cover or a statue on the cover:

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

February Monthly Challenge
February 2019

My February Monthly Challenge (msg 47)

10 of 10 Completed



✔1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F'
🔹Fantasy in Death ~ J.D. Robb ~ 02.22 ★★★★

✔2. Bird of the Month - Parrot: Read a book with a beautiful scene on the cover
🔹The Harbor of Lies ~ Debra Burroughs ~ 02.10 ★★★

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors - Lisa Kleypas and Michelle M. Pillow Read a book tagged as paranormal, fantasy or mystery
🔹Soulless ~ Gail Carriger ~ 02.25 ★★★★

✔4. February 2nd – Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day: Read a book with food on the cover
🔹Savor the Moment ~ Nora Roberts ~ 02.19 ★★★★

✔5. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday: Read a book with a sports romance tag
🔹Fighting for Irish ~ Gina L. Maxwell ~ 02.16 ★★★★

✔6. February 13th - Galentine’s Day: Read a book set in a bar
🔹Hot for Fireman ~ Jennifer Bernard ~ 02.17 ★★★

✔7. February 20th – Hoodie Hoo Day: Read a book with mostly blue on the cover
🔹A Night to Surrender ~ Tessa Dare ~ 02.09 ★★★★

✔8. February 22nd – Walk the Dog Day: Read a book that has an animal on the cover
🔹Fallen Hero ~ Lorhainne Eckhart ~ 02.05 ★★★

✔9. February 24th - Oscar Night: Read a book with a statue on the cover
🔹This Side of the Grave ~ Jeaniene Frost ~ 02.28 ★★★★

✔10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
🔹I Am Strong ~ John S. Dickerson ~ 02.28 ★★★★★

〰️Beth〰️ wrote: "Count me in❣️"
Hey All,
Changed my mind about this challenge, in a reading slump so I am going to sit this month out. Don’t worry though because I am sure I will be putting some of your reads on my TBR.

Oh and I will be eating ice cream February 2nd while we wait to see if Punxsutawney Phil freezes his butt off while trying to find his shadow. 💖🥶💖

Sonja wrote: "FEBRUARY MONTHLY CHALLENGE

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

2. Bird of the Month - Parrot: Parrots symbolize ..."

I love this!!! Thank you for this!

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

2. Bird of the Month - Parrot:
Read: A book with a colorful cover or with a beautiful scene on the cover OR
Read: A book that features a friendship that turns into love.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Lisa Kleypas
Princess of Romance - Michelle M. Pillow
Read one book written by Lisa Kleypas or Michelle M. Pillow, or any author with either of their first or last names.
Read: A book tagged as paranormal, fantasy or mystery OR Glass HousesLouise Penny2/11
Read: A book where a character travels.

4. February 2nd – Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day:
Read: A book with food on the cover or in the storyDeath by Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Sarah Graves2/8
OR
Read: A book just because you want to! Bonus points if you are eating ice cream while reading it!

5. February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday:
Read: A book with a sports romance tag OR
Read: A book set in any one of the locations mentioned above: Atlanta, Georgia, New England or Los Angeles OR
Read: A book with the numbers 5 and 3 in the page count or publication date or with a Roman numeral in the title.

6. February 13th - Galentine’s Day:
Read: A book that features best friends or a group of girlfriends OR
Read: A book with an adult beverage on the cover (cheers!) or set in a bar.

7. February 20th – Hoodie Hoo Day:
Read: A book with an odd or mysterious character (like paranormal or magical) – up to your interpretation! OR
Read: A book with a wintery or cold scene on the cover, or with mostly blue on the cover. Louise Penny2/11

8. February 22nd – Walk the Dog Day:
Read: A book where a character has a pet or that has an animal on the cover or in the story OR
Read: A book where a character plays a trick on someone or has a trick played on him or her. Blackberry Summer RaeAnne ThayneMC has a trick played on her 2/18
9. February 24th - Oscar Night:
Read: A book that features a famous or wealthy character or has an actor/actress character in the story OR
Read: A book with a yellow or gold on the cover or a statue on the cover. The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row 2/15

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

I'm in!

My picks for January RRRCs are:

(1) 'F' - "French Kiss"/"French Twist" (BookShots) by James Patterson

(2) 'Colorful Cover' - "Sweet September" by Tricia Goyer

(3) 'Fantasy/Mystery' - "A Strange Scottish Shore" by Juliana Gray

(4) 'Just Because' - "Ghost Wall" by Sarah Moss

(5) 'Set in Atlanta/Georgia' - "Ain't She a Peach" by Molly Harper

(6) 'Set in a Bar/Drink on Cover' - "Murder with a Twist" by Allyson K. Abbott

(7) 'Blue Cover/Odd Characters/Wintery/Magical' - "The Golem and the Jinni" by Helene Wecker

(8) 'Animal on Cover' - "The Tale of Holly How" by Susan Wittig Albert

(9) 'Yellow/Gold on Cover' - "Home to Mitford" by Jan Karon

(10) 'Reader's Choice' - "Wood Wife" by Terri Windling

Good reading and luck to all.