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2020 January Monthly Challenge

1. Happy January Birthday! Read a book published in January or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.

2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: The Carnation symbolizes Hope, Rebirth, and Gratitiude. Read a book with a hopeful or uplifting theme, OR a book where someone is starting a new life or remaking themself in some way, OR a book by a favorite author (one you're grateful for).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey: Read a book written by Tessa Bailey or any author with her first or last name. Link to Tessa Bailey's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Tessa Bailey:
* Tessa writes primarily contemporary romance and chick lit
* She was born and raised in Southern California
* Right after her high school graduation she drove cross-country to New York City
* Many of her most valuable life experiences happened while she was waitressing at her uncle's Manhattan pub.
* Tessa lives in Long Island, New York with her husband and daughter

You may also read a book set in California or New York, or by an author who is from California or New York. You can also read any book shelved as Contemporary Romance or chick lit, or a book that includes a character involved in the hospitality industry.

4. January 1 - New Year's Day: Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or the first book in a new-to -you series.

5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon - or that would be a perfect beach read if you're in the Southern Hemisphere or other warm climate!

6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Read a book with a hot guy on the cover! 😁

7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count).

8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover.

9. January 26 - Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia, or with an Australian author or character, or you can read a book with green and/or gold on the cover.

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

You can choose any number of categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.

Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating; you may update your original challenge as or go or repost if you choose.

Happy Reading!!

2020 January Monthly Challenge

2020 January Monthly Challenge

I'm in for my usually 5 romance.

2020 January Monthly Challenge
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1. Happy January Birthday! Read a book published in January or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.
Trained to Defend by Christy Barritt 23 January; 4 1/2★


2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: The Carnation symbolizes Hope, Rebirth, and Gratitiude. Read a book with a hopeful or uplifting theme, OR a book where someone is starting a new life or remaking themself in some way, OR a book by a favorite author (one you're grateful for).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey: Read a book written by Tessa Bailey or any author with her first or last name. Link to Tessa Bailey's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

You may also read a book set in California or New York, or by an author who is from California or New York. You can also read any book shelved as Contemporary Romance or chick lit, or a book that includes a character involved in the hospitality industry.
Trail of Danger by Valerie Hansen 7 January; 4★


4. January 1 - New Year's Day: Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or the first book in a new-to -you series.
A Time For Home by Alexis Morgan 19 January; 4 1/2★


5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon - or that would be a perfect beach read if you're in the Southern Hemisphere or other warm climate!

6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Read a book with a hot guy on the cover! 😁

7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count).
Courage Under Fire by Sharon Dunn 10 January; 4★


8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover.
Sworn to Protect by Shirlee McCoy 14 January; 5★


9. January 26 - Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia, or with an Australian author or character, or you can read a book with green and/or gold on the cover.

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

2020 January Monthly Challenge


10/10 Completed


01. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.
Mail-Order Bride by Sandra Donovan 01/16/20
02. Flower of the Month ~ Carnation: Read a book with a hopeful or uplifting theme, OR a book where someone is starting a new life or remaking themself in some way, OR a book by a favorite author (one you're grateful for).
Carolina Christmas by Sherryl Woods 01/03/20
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Tessa Bailey: Read a book written by Tessa Bailey or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in California or New York, or by an author who is from California or New York. You can also read any book shelved as Contemporary Romance or chick lit, or a book that includes a character involved in the hospitality industry.
Montana Mistletoe by Kim Law 01/09/20
04. New Year's Day (January 1): Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or the first book in a new-to -you series.
His First and Last by Terri Osburn 01/20/20
05. Cuddle Up Day (January 6): Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon - or that would be a perfect beach read if you're in the Southern Hemisphere or other warm climate!
A Wedding on Lavender Hill by Annie Rains 01/01/20
06. Male Watchers Day (January 8): Read a book with a hot guy on the cover! 😁
Hot Response by Shannon Stacey 01/11/20
07. Dress Up Your Pet Day (January 14): Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count).
In Dog We Trust by Beth Kendrick 01/09/20
08. Measure Your Feet Day (January 23): Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover.
Hot & Bothered by Susan Andersen 01/28/20
09. Australia Day (January 26): Read a book set in Australia, or with an Australian author or character, or you can read a book with green and/or gold on the cover.
Miracle in Bellaroo Creek by Barbara Hannay 01/30/20
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
It's In His Christmas Wish by Shelly Alexander 01/06/20

I'M IN!

1. red on the cover - Conspiracy Game - Christine Feehan - 10 JAN
2. a favorite author - The Hunted - Bethany-Kris - 8 JAN
3. Contemporary Romance - Fonseca's Fury - Abby Green - 5 JAN
4. new-to-you author - Dissident - Cecilia London - 7 JAN
5. cuddle up with - Meet Cute - Helena Hunting - 12 JAN
6. hot guy on the cover - Elusive - L.A. Fiore - 10 JAN
7. animal on the cover - The Curse of the Pharaohs - Elizabeth Peters - 1 JAN
8. feet or hands visible on the cover - Butterface - Avery Flynn - 11 JAN
9. green on the cover - To Dare A SEAL - Sara Jane Stone - 4 JAN
10. Reader's Choice - The Secrets We Bury - Debra Webb - 9 JAN

10/10

2020 January Monthly Challenge

1. Happy January Birthday! Read a book published in January
Why We Fight, T.J. Klune, 1/26

2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: The Carnation symbolizes Hope, Rebirth, and Gratitiude. Read a book where someone is starting a new life or remaking themself in some way, Femme, Marshall Thornton, 1/5

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey:
You may also read a book that includes a character involved in the hospitality industry - Borrowing Blue, Lucy Lennox, 1/5

4. January 1 - New Year's Day: Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or the first book in a new-to -you series. Game Changer, Rachel Reid, 1/2

5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with - Family Camp, Eli Easton, 1/6

6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Read a book with a hot guy on the cover! 😁 Traded Out, Samantha Wayland, 1/1

7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count). Fire in His Veins, Ruby Dixon, 1/3

8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover. Einstein's Peep Show, Josephine Myles, 1/7

9. January 26 - Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia, Cutie Pies, Barbara Bell, 1/10

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Take a Shot, Samantha Wayland, 1/1

I’M in

2020 January Monthly Challenge
Read: 2/10

✔️1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.
❄️{🎧}Naked in Death|J.D. Robb▪️JAN. 12, 2020▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: The Carnation symbolizes Hope, Rebirth, and Gratitiude. - Read a book with a hopeful or uplifting theme.
❄️{📖} A Reluctant Queen: The Love Story of Esther|Joan Wolf

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey: Read a book written by Tessa Bailey or any author with her first or last name.
❄️{🎧} Fix Her Up|Tessa Bailey

✔️4. ❄️January 1 - New Year's Day: Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author.
❄️{📖} A Fortune in Waiting|Michelle Major▪️10 January 2020▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️

5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon.
❄️{🎧} Silver Thaw|Catherine Anderson

6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Read a book with a hot guy on the cover! 😁
❄️{🎧}Love at First Sight|Lori Wilde


7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day: Read a book with an animal on the cover (shifters count).
❄️{📖} Wicked Fantasy|Nina Bangs

8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Read a book with feet or hands visible on the cover.
❄️{📖} Age Before Beauty|Virginia Smith

9. January 26 - Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia.
❄️{📖} Dragon Down Under|Angela Castle

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
❄️{🎧} The Troublemaker Next Door|Marie Harte

RRRC 2020 January Monthly Challenge
Read: 10

Tasks:
1. Happy January Birthday! Read a book published in January.
The You I Never Knew Susan Wiggs 1/21/20

2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: Read a book with a hopeful or uplifting theme.
The Book Charmer Karen Hawkins 1/9/20

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey: Read a book written by Tessa Bailey.
Follow Tessa Bailey 1/18/20

4. January 1 - New Year's Day: Read a book by a new-to-you author.
Julian Jade Allen 1/7/20

5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon.
The Family Upstairs Lisa Jewell 1/22/20

6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Read a book with a hot guy on the cover!
Lisa Ladew 1/4/20

7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the story.
Willowleaf Lane RaeAnne Thayne 1/8/20

8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Read a book with hands visible on the cover.
Natalie Ann 1/15/20

9. January 26 - Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia AND with an Australian author AND character.
Brumby's Run Jennifer Scoullar 1/20/20

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Dear Wife Kimberly Belle 1/9/20

Woohoo 2020!

2020 January Monthly Challenge Read 10/10 FINISHED!!!!

✔1. Happy January Birthday! Read a book published in January or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.
How to Shield an Assassin by A.J. Sherwood finished 1/12/2020

✔2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: The Carnation symbolizes Hope, Rebirth, and Gratitiude. Read a book with a hopeful or uplifting theme, OR a book where someone is starting a new life or remaking themself in some way, OR a book by a favorite author (one you're grateful for).
Made Marian Mixtape by Lucy Lennox finished 1/2/2020

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey: Read a book written by Tessa Bailey or any author with her first or last name. Link to Tessa Bailey's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Tessa Bailey:
* Tessa writes primarily contemporary romance and chick lit
* She was born and raised in Southern California
* Right after her high school graduation she drove cross-country to New York City
* Many of her most valuable life experiences happened while she was waitressing at her uncle's Manhattan pub.
* Tessa lives in Long Island, New York with her husband and daughter

You may also read a book set in California or New York, or by an author who is from California or New York. You can also read any book shelved as Contemporary Romance or chick lit, or a book that includes a character involved in the hospitality industry.
The Remaking of Corbin Wale by Roan Parrish finished 1/18/2020

✔4. January 1 - New Year's Day: Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or the first book in a new-to -you series.
The Last Text by Alice Winters finished 1/6/2020

✔5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon - or that would be a perfect beach read if you're in the Southern Hemisphere or other warm climate!
The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings by Lily Morton finished 1/19/2020

✔6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Read a book with a hot guy on the cover! 😁
Gideon by Lily Morton finished 1/9/2020

✔7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count).
Rago by Kasia Bacon finished 1/3/2020

✔8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover.
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston finished 1/6/2020

✔9. January 26 - Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia, or with an Australian author or character, or you can read a book with green and/or gold on the cover.
Tallowwood by N.R. Walker finished 1/22/2020

✔10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Brandon's Very Merry Haunted Christmas by A.J. Sherwood finished 1/3/2020

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I'm in!!

...10/10 Completed January 31

1. Happy January Birthday! Can't Help Falling in Love by Bella Andre January 31, 4 stars

2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: A Heart So Wild by Johanna Lindsey January 31, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey: Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare January 17, 4 stars

4. January 1 - New Year's Day: All the Way by Kristen Proby January 13, 3 stars

5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: A Good Yarn by Debbie Macomber January 19, 4 stars

6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: A Highlander's Obsession by Vonnie Davis January 9, 5 stars

7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day: Murder, She Meowed by Rita Mae Brown January 23, 4 stars

8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Expecting the Rancher's Heir by Kathie DeNosky January 31, 4 stars

9. January 26 - Australia Day: The Dry by Jane Harper January 28, 5 stars

10. Reader's Choice: The First Discworld Novels: The Colour of Magic and the Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett January 31, 4 stars

Read 10/10

1. Happy January Birthday. Read a book published in January: Fighting for Rain 20/1

2. Flower of the Month – Carnation. Read a book by a favorite author: If You Deceive 11/1

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey. Read a book written by Tessa Bailey: The Major's Welcome Home 19/1

4. January 1 - New Year's Day. Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author: Beast 8/1

5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day. Read a book that would be a perfect beach read: Christmas Homecoming 2/1

6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day. Read a book with a hot guy on the cover: Until November 2/1

7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day. Read a book with an animal in the story: The Wallflower Wager 19/1

8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day. Read a book with feet or hands visible on the cover: A Fashionable Indulgence 6/1

9. January 26 - Australia Day. Read a book with green on the cover: Because of Miss Bridgerton 16/1

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: Elizabeth's Wolf 13/1

0/10

1. Red on the cover: Married Lovers or The Corset Diaries
2. Book by a favorite author Envy or Who Do You Love
3. Tessa Bailey - Getaway Girl
4. new-to-you author - Beguiling the Beauty
5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day True Love
6. January 8 - hot guy! The Fall of Legend or The Deal
7. January 14 - Animal in the story - A Kiss at Midnight
8. January 23 - Feet or hands on cover - Butterface or White Girl Problems
9. January 26 - Australia - Then Came You
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Silk Is for Seduction

01. Happy January Birthday!:
Read a book published in January Unspeakable Things Jess Lourey Jan 1 (pub Jan 1 2020)
read a book with red on the cover Jan 5

02. Flower of the Month ~ Carnation:
Read a book with a hopeful or uplifting theme, The Fault in Our Stars John Green Jan 16 ( I know death seems depressing, but I think dealing with can be uplifting)
Read a book where someone is starting a new life or remaking themself in some way, Holly Banks Full of Angst Julie Valerie Jan 4
Read a book by a favorite author (one you're grateful for). The Kept Woman Karin Slaughter Jan 13

03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Tessa Bailey:
Read a book written by Tessa Bailey Fix Her Up Tessa Bailey Jan 14
Read a book by any author with her first or last name. A Week to Be Wicked Tessa Dare jan 12
read a book set in California or New York, The Heart of Christmas Brenda Novak Jan 19
author who is from California or New York. Child's Play Danielle Steel Jan 14 (DS born in NYC)
read any book shelved as Contemporary Romance or chick lit, The Santangelos Jackie Collins Jan 8
Read a book that includes a character involved in the hospitality industry.

04. New Year's Day (January 1):
read a book by a new-to-you author, The Case of the Missing Marquess Nancy Springer Jan 7
Read the first book in a new-to -you series. A Night to Surrender Tessa Dare jan 1

05. Cuddle Up Day (January 6):
Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon - Sycamore Row John Grisham Jan 7
Read a book that would be a perfect beach read if you're in the Southern Hemisphere or other warm climate! No Judgments Meg Cabot Jan 9

06. Male Watchers Day (January 8):
Read a book with a hot guy on the cover! 😁 Jan 3

07. Dress Up Your Pet Day (January 14):
Read a book with an animal in the story Life As We Knew It Susan Beth Pfeffer Jan 2 (pet cat)
Read a bok with an animal on the cover Jan 10

08. Measure Your Feet Day (January 23):
Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover. Mark Russell Jan 17

09. Australia Day (January 26):
Read a book set in Australia,
Read a book with an Australian author or character, Dirty Kylie Scott Jan 7
read a book with green and/or gold on the cover. Jan 1

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. A Simple Favour Darcey Bell Jan 5

2020 January Monthly Challenge
🎉🎉10/10- COMPLETED🎉🎉

🎉1. Happy January Birthday! Read a book published in January or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.
Getting Schooled by: Christina C. Jones
《Published January 2016》 (01/12/29)

🎉2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: The Carnation symbolizes Hope, Rebirth, and Gratitiude. Read a book with a hopeful or uplifting theme, OR a book where someone is starting a new life or remaking themself in some way, OR a book by a favorite author (one you're grateful for).
Winter's Bride Nellie C. Lind (01/09/20)

🎉3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey: Read a book written by Tessa Bailey or any author with her first or last name. Link to Tessa Bailey's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Follow by: Tessa Bailey (01/21/20)

🎉4. January 1 - New Year's Day: Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or the first book in a new-to -you series.
Emma's Education by: Abby Blake (01/09/20)

🎉5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon - or that would be a perfect beach read if you're in the Southern Hemisphere or other warm climate!
Stark After Dark: Take Me, Have Me, Play My Game, Seduce Me by: J. Kenner {01/08/20}

🎉6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Read a book with a hot guy on the cover! 😁
Dirty Letters by: Vi Keeland (01/15/20)

🎉7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count).
Fire in His Kiss Ruby Dixon (01/09/20)

🎉8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover.Reveal by: K. Bromberg (01/09/20)

🎉9. January 26 - Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia, or with an Australian author or character, or you can read a book with green and/or gold on the cover.
Resist by: K. Bromberg {01/02/19}

🎉10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Alien Daddy Rachel Burns {01/05/20}

2020 January Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed

1. Happy January Birthday! Read a book published in January.
Just Kidding-Lani Lynn Vale 1/08

2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: The Carnation symbolizes Hope, Rebirth, and Gratitiude. Read a book by a favorite author (one you're grateful for).
Aly Martinez-Among the Echoes 1/02

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey: Read a book by an author who is from California.
L.J. Shen-In the Unlikely Event 1/16

4. January 1 - New Year's Day: Start the New Year off right by reading the first book in a new-to -you series.
(Stage Dive Series)
Lick-Kylie Scott 1/15

5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon.
Where One Goes-B.N. Toler 1/10

6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Read a book with a hot guy on the cover! 😁
Wrecked & Reclaimed-Bink Cummings 1/07

7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count).
Animal Magnetism-Jill Shalvis 1/01

8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover.
Drops of Rain-Kathryn Andrews 1/17

9. January 26 - Australia Day: Read a book by an Australian author.
Belle Brooks-All for You 1/10

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Arsen: A Broken Love Story-Mia Asher 1/09

2020 January Monthly Challenge
Duration:January 1, 2020-January 31, 2020
Tasks Completed: 10/10

1. Happy January Birthday! Read a book published in January or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet. 1/6/20

2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: The Carnation symbolizes Hope, Rebirth, and Gratitiude. Read a book with a hopeful or uplifting theme, OR a book where someone is starting a new life or remaking themself in some way, OR a book by a favorite author (one you're grateful for). by Joanne Fluke 1/9/20

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey: Read a book written by Tessa Bailey or any author with her first or last name. Link to Tessa Bailey's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Tessa Bailey:
* Tessa writes primarily contemporary romance and chick lit
* She was born and raised in Southern California
* Right after her high school graduation she drove cross-country to New York City
* Many of her most valuable life experiences happened while she was waitressing at her uncle's Manhattan pub.
* Tessa lives in Long Island, New York with her husband and daughter

You may also read a book set in California or New York, or by an author who is from California or New York. You can also read any book shelved as Contemporary Romance or chick lit, or a book that includes a character involved in the hospitality industry. 1/15/20

4. January 1 - New Year's Day: Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or the first book in a new-to -you series. 1/10/20

5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon - or that would be a perfect beach read if you're in the Southern Hemisphere or other warm climate! 1/11/20

6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Read a book with a hot guy on the cover! 😁 1/1/20

7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count). 1/2/20

8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover. 1/4/20

9. January 26 - Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia, or with an Australian author or character, or you can read a book with green and/or gold on the cover. 1/7/20

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. 1/2/20

Going for 5/10

January 2020 Monthly Challenge
0/10

1. Happy January Birthday!
💙 Read a book published in January or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.

2. Flower of the Month - Carnation
💙 Read a book with a hopeful or uplifting theme, OR a book where someone is starting a new life or remaking themself in some way, OR a book by a favorite author (one you're grateful for).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey
💙 Read a book written by Tessa Bailey or any author with her first or last name.

4. New Year's Day - Jan. 1
💙 Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or the first book in a new-to -you series.

5. Cuddle Up Day - Jan. 6
💙 Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon - or that would be a perfect beach read if you're in the Southern Hemisphere or another warm climate!

6. Male Watchers Day - Jan. 8
💙 Read a book with a hot guy on the cover!

7. Dress Up Your Pet Day - Jan. 14
💙 Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count).

8. Measure Your Feet Day - Jan. 23
💙 Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover.

9. Australia Day - Jan. 26
💙 Read a book set in Australia, or with an Australian author or character, or you can read a book with green and/or gold on the cover.

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

❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️2020 January Monthly Challenge❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

I'm in for 10!

10/10

❄️ 1. Read a book published in January or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.
Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover 1/14/2020

❄️2. Read a book with a hopeful or uplifting theme, OR a book where someone is starting a new life or remaking them self in some way, OR a book by a favorite author (one you're grateful for). Whiskey Beach 1/8/2020

❄️3. Read a book written by Tessa Bailey or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book set in California or New York, or by an author who is from California or New York. You can also read any book shelved as Contemporary Romance or chick lit, or a book that includes a character involved in the hospitality industry.
Masquerade with the Master 1/21/2020

❄️ 4. Read a book by a new-to-you author, or the first book in a new-to -you series.
Winter in Madrid 1/6/2020

❄️5. Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon - or that would be a perfect beach read if you're in the Southern Hemisphere or other warm climate!
Graceling 1/23/2020

❄️ 6. Read a book with a hot guy on the cover!
The Pride of Jared MacKade 1/24/2020

❄️ 7. Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count).
Frogkisser! 1/28/2020

❄️ 8. Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover. Rugged Texas Cowboy 1/9/2020

❄️ 9. Read a book set in Australia, or with an Australian author or character, or you can read a book with green and/or gold on the cover.
Canyons of Night 1/15/2020

❄️ 10. Read any book of your choice.
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer 1/17/2020

I'm totally in!
5 books planned...

9/10 Read!!!
💙💙💙💙1. Happy January Birthday! The Winter Duke
2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: Over Easy(starting over) - almost done, I'm counting it! LOL
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC): The Huntress (Author lives in California)
💙💙💙💙4. January 1 - New Year's Day: The One Real Thing (new to me Author/series)
💙💙💙💙5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Silver Sparks or Muffin Top
💙💙💙💙💙6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Getting Played (rawr!)
💙💙💙💙7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day Brazen and the Beast (beast is going to count as an animal here)
💙💙💙💙8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Twelve Kisses to Midnight (feet)
💙💙💙9. January 26 - Australia Day: Capturing the Devil (gold)
💙💙10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Her Other Secret
Books Read:
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all done!

1. Happy January Birthday! Redesigning Max

2. Flower of the Month - Angels Sing

3. No Place Like Home

4. January 1 - Acts of Service

5. January 6 - A Christmas Cabin for Two

6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Mistletoe Kisses

7. January 14 - Zest

8. January 23 - A Christmas Chance

9. January 26 - Australia Day: Anyta Sunday - Gemini Keeps Capricorn

10. Reader's Choice: Forgotten Desserts

2020 January Monthly Challenge
10/10 Read - Completed!

1. Happy January Birthday! Read a book published in January or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet. Every Other Weekend by Abigail Johnson - 1/2/20 (4*)

2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: The Carnation symbolizes Hope, Rebirth, and Gratitiude. Read a book with a hopeful or uplifting theme, OR a book where someone is starting a new life or remaking themself in some way, OR a book by a favorite author (one you're grateful for). Firecracker: A contemporary romance by Kelly Jamieson - 1/25/20 (4*)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey: Read a book written by Tessa Bailey or any author with her first or last name.
Love Her or Lose Her by Tessa Bailey - 1/10/20 (4 1/2*)

4. January 1 - New Year's Day: Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or the first book in a new-to -you series. Diamond City by Franscesca Flores - 1/27/20 (4*)

5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon - or that would be a perfect beach read if you're in the Southern Hemisphere or other warm climate!
Headliners by Lucy Parker - 1/16/20 (4 1/2*)

6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Read a book with a hot guy on the cover! 😁. Choosing Us by M. Robinson - 1/15/20 *4*)

7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count). - dog in story Scot Under the Covers by Suzanne Enoch - 1/30/20 (4*)

8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover. The Paper Swan by Leylah Attar - 1/18/20 (5*)

9. January 26 - Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia, or with an Australian author or character, or you can read a book with green and/or gold on the cover. Trailer Park Heart by Rachel Higginson - 1/12/20 (4 1/2*)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Moti on the Water by Leylah Attar - 1/23/20 (5*)

🙋🏻‍♀️ Me!

I'm in

9/10 Completed

01. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January
A Love to Redeem His Haunted Heart: A Historical Western Romance Book by Etta Foster 1/8/20 4stars (January 4, 2020)

02. Flower of the Month ~ Carnation: Read a book where someone is starting a new life or remaking themself in some way
For Her Honor (The Gentrys of Paradise #3) by Holly Bush 1/4/20 5stars (both Emmaline and Adam - she to reach a dream with her writing; he to forget his lost love and finds someone new to focus on)

03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Tessa Bailey: Read a book written by Tessa Bailey
Love Her or Lose Her (Hot & Hammered #2) by Tessa Bailey 1/9/20 4stars

04. New Year's Day (January 1): Start the New Year off right by reading the first book in a new-to -you series.
Colton Baby Conspiracy (Colton's of Mustang Valley #1) by Marie Ferrarella 1/1/20 3.5stars

05. Cuddle Up Day (January 6): Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon
Cowboy Courage (Longhorn Canyon #6) by Carolyn Brown 1/13/20 4.5stars (anything by Carolyn Brown is worth curling up with!)

06. Male Watchers Day (January 8): Read a book with a hot guy on the cover! 😁
Rich, Rugged Rancher (Texas Cattleman’s Club: Inheritance #2) by Joss Wood 1/4/20 4stars

07. Dress Up Your Pet Day (January 14): Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count).
Ruthie's Gift by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley 1/4/20 4stars (cats)

08. Measure Your Feet Day (January 23): Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover.

09. Australia Day (January 26): Read a book set in Australia,
Jungle Rock: A fabulous & funny feel-good read by Caroline James 1/11/20 4stars (Jungle Survival, a celebrity chef reality TV show is set in the Australian jungle)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel 1/6/20 3.5stars (for my Book Club this month)

10/10 Completed


01. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January - The Accidental Everything - Jan26 - 2*

02. Flower of the Month ~ Carnation: Read a book by a favorite author (one you're grateful for). What Lies Beneath - Jan16 - 5*

03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Tessa Bailey: Read a book written by any author with her last name. - Fox Hunt - Jan17 - 5*

04. New Year's Day (January 1): Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or the first book in a new-to -you series. - Christmas Cupid: Holiday Hotties - Jan27 - 2*

05. Cuddle Up Day (January 6): Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon - Heartward - Jan21 - 5*

06. Male Watchers Day (January 8): Read a book with a hot guy on the cover! - Science & Jockstraps - Jan23 - 3*

07. Dress Up Your Pet Day (January 14): Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count) - Ravensong - Jan3 - 5*

08. Measure Your Feet Day (January 23): Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover. - Leo Loves Aries - Jan12 - 5*

09. Australia Day (January 26): Read a book with an Australian character - Love & Tea Bags - Jan5 - 4*

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. - Guyliner - Jan9 - 5*

I'm in again.
Monthly Challenge ~ January 1 - 31, 2020.

Read 10/10

1. Published in Jan: Duke of Daring: Tammy Andresen 4☆ 9/1/20
2. A favourite author: Mary Balogh: Someone to Remember 4☆ 8/1/20
3. Book set in New York: A Scandalous Deal Joanna Shupe 5☆ 7/1/20
4. 1st book/new series: A Reluctant Bride Jess Michaels 5☆ 10/1/20
5. Cuddle up day: Five Days with a Duke Christi Caldwell 5☆ 10/1/20
6. Hot guy cover: It's Getting Scot in Here Suzanne Enoch 4☆ 11/1/20
7. Horse on cover: Their Treasured Bride Vanessa Vale 4☆ 1/1/20
8. Hands on cover: A Wicked Winter Wish: Em Brown 2.5☆ 1/1/20
9. Green cover: A Kiss in Spring Tamara Gill 5☆ 3/1/20
10. Readers Choice: The Taste of Love Meara Platt 4☆ 4/1/20

I'm in.....first timer!
Monthly Challenge January 2020

1. Book with red on the cover:
4. First book of a new series:
7. Dress up your pet:
8. Measure your feet:
10. Reader's Choice:

January Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔ 1. Happy January Birthday! Read a book with red on the cover
I Am Watching You - Teresa Driscoll 1/3

✔ 2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: Read a book by a favorite author
The Rise of Magicks - Nora Roberts 1/17

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey: You may also read a book set in California My Fair Assassin - C.J. Anaya 1/4

✔ 4. January 1 - New Year's Day: Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author
A Welcome Murder - Robin Yocum 1/4

✔ 5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon.
Just One Damned Thing After Another - Jodi Taylor 1/9

✔ 6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Read a book with a hot guy on the cover! 😁
Gladiator - Anna Hackett 1/17

✔ 7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day - Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count).
Wickedly Unraveled - Deborah Blake 1/10

✔ 8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover.
Chasing Perfect - Susan Mallery 1/18

✔ 9. January 26 - Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia, or with an Australian author or character, or you can read a book with green and/or gold on the cover.
Unlit - Keri Arthur 1/11

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
The Shape of Water - Guillermo del Toro & Daniel Kraus 1/13



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

1. Happy January Birthday! Read a book published in January or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.
Shadowed by Michele Areaux 1.3
2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: The Carnation symbolizes Hope, Rebirth, and Gratitiude. Read a book with a hopeful or uplifting theme, OR a book where someone is starting a new life or remaking themself in some way, OR a book by a favorite author (one you're grateful for).
Secrets of the In Group by Carolyn Re and Loretta Re 1.20
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey: Read a book written by Tessa Bailey or any author with her first or last name. Link to Tessa Bailey's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Tessa Bailey:
* Tessa writes primarily contemporary romance and chick lit
* She was born and raised in Southern California
* Right after her high school graduation she drove cross-country to New York City
* Many of her most valuable life experiences happened while she was waitressing at her uncle's Manhattan pub.
* Tessa lives in Long Island, New York with her husband and daughter

You may also read a book set in California or New York, or by an author who is from California or New York. You can also read any book shelved as Contemporary Romance or chick lit, or a book that includes a character involved in the hospitality industry.
Fall by CA Harms 1.13
4. January 1 - New Year's Day: Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or the first book in a new-to -you series.
Alpha Bully by Renee Rose 1.7
5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon - or that would be a perfect beach read if you're in the Southern Hemisphere or other warm climate!
Baiting Him by Aurora Rose Reynolds 1.13
6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Read a book with a hot guy on the cover! 😁
Stalk Her by Jenika Snow 1.2
7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count).
Herd That by Lani Lynn Vale 1.24
8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover.
Derailed by Alyssa Rose Ivy 1.28
9. January 26 - Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia, or with an Australian author or character, or you can read a book with green and/or gold on the cover.
Without Exception by K.E. Osborn 1.8
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Look a like by Erica Spindler 1.10

2020 January Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10

1. Happy January Birthday! The Duke of Paris by Merry Farmer 1/26
2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: Beneath These Lies by Meghan March 1/2
3. FAC - Tessa Bailey: Friends Without Benefits by Penny Reid 1/11
4. January 1 - New Year's Day: Christmas on Mistletoe Lane by Annie Rains 1/4
5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: The Christmas Keeper by Jenn McKinlay 1/11
6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter 1/7
7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day: Ruff Around the Edges by Roxanne St. Claire 1/5
8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day:Unleashing Mr. Darcy by Teri Wilson 1/10
9. January 26 - Australia Day: Nightingale Way by Emily March 1/16
10. Reader's Choice: It Started With Joy by Cindy Kirk 1/5

2020 January Monthly Challenge


10/10 Completed


01. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January , t. Undone: Freeing Your Feminine Heart from the Knots of Fear and Shame published in january 1/27

02. Flower of the Month ~ a book where someone is starting a new life or remaking themself in some way, . Big Lies in a Small Town1/8

03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~. You can also read any book shelved as Contemporary Romance or chick lit, . Can't Escape Love1/10

04. New Year's Day (January 1): Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or the first book in a new-to -you series. Your Irresistible LoveLayla Hagen both the author and the series is new to me.
1/25

05. Cuddle Up Day (January 6): Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon -
The Fifth Avenue Story SocietyRachel Hauck1/23
06. Male Watchers Day (January 8): Read a book with a hot guy on the cover! 😁
A Cowboy to Remember1/17
07. Dress Up Your Pet Day (January 14): Read a book with an animal in the story o. The Wedding War MC has a Yorkie called Prada 1/30

08. Measure Your Feet Day (January 23): Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover. 1/12

09. Australia Day (January 26): you can read a book with green and/or gold on the cover.

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

Sounds like fun!!!

Read 0/10

1. Happy January Birthday. Read a book published in January or read a book with red on the cover: Forbidden(Red Cover) or A Heart So Fierce and Broken (January Publication Date)

2. Flower of the Month – Carnation. Read a book with a hopeful or uplifting theme, OR a book where someone is starting a new life or remaking themselves in some way, OR a book by a favorite author: Kingdom of Ash or The Queen of Nothing

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey. Read a book written by Tessa Bailey or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book set in California or New York, or by an author who is from California or New York. You can also read any book shelved as Contemporary Romance or chick lit, or a book that includes a character involved in the hospitality industry: Risking it All

4. January 1 - New Year's Day. Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or the first book in a new-to -you series: Broken Elements

5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day. Read a book that would be a perfect beach read: The Kiss Quotient or The Kiss Thief

6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day. Read a book with a hot guy on the cover: Vicious or Eleanor & Grey

7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day. Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count): Spell Bound (cat) or Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (owl)

8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day. Read a book with feet or hands visible on the cover: Forever My Girl or A Nantucket Wedding

9. January 26 - Australia Day. Read a book set in Australia, or with an Australian author or character, or you can read a book with green and/or gold on the cover: Daughter of Smoke & Bone or Big Little Lies

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: Tower of Dawn or Never Have I Ever

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2020 January Monthly Challenge
0/10

1. Happy January Birthday! Read a book published in January.


2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: book by a favorite author (one you're grateful for).


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey


4. January 1 - New Year's Day: Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author.


5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon - or that would be a perfect beach read if you're in the Southern Hemisphere or other warm climate!


6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Read a book with a hot guy on the cover! 😁


7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count).


8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover.


9. January 26 - Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia, or with an Australian author or character, or you can read a book with green and/or gold on the cover.


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

My space....

2020 January Monthly Challenge
1-31 January 2020
Progress: 10/10

✓1. a book published in January - Almost Just Friends by Jill Shalvis - Jan 18 ★★★★

✓2. a book by a favorite author - Love Irresistibly by Julie James - Jan 4 ★★★★

✓3. a book written by Tessa Bailey - Love Her or Lose Her by Tessa Bailey - Jan 16 ★★★

✓4. a book by a new-to-you author - Turn the Tide by Katie Ruggle - Jan 21 ★★★★

✓5. a book that would be a perfect beach read - Matchmaking for Beginners by Maddie Dawson - Jan 28 ★★★

✓6. Read a book with a hot guy on the cover - Lover Undercover by Samanthe Beck - Jan 11 ★★★★

✓7. a book with an animal on the cover - Mate Fur Hire by T.S. Joyce - Jan 9 ★★★★★

✓8. a book with hands visible on the cover - Wicked Games by Samanthe Beck - Jan 12 ★★★★

✓9. a book set in Australia/Australian author - Temporary by Sarina Bowen and Sarah Mayberry - Jan 23 ★★★★

✓10. any book of your choice - Lover Undercover by Samanthe Beck - Jan 11 ★★★★

I'll try for all 10:

2020 January Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 1/1/20 to 1/31/20
9/10

1. With red on the cover - Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep - 1/2/20 ♥♥♥♥


2. Flower of the Month – Carnation - Someone is starting a new life - Until Now by Cristin Cooper - 1/12/20 ♥♥♥

When Bridget finds out she’s pregnant, she leaves home and recreates her life.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey - Set in New York - Apprentice in Death by J.D. Robb - 1/6/20 ♥♥♥♥♥


4. January 1 - New Year's Day - New-to-you author - Under Rose-Tainted Skies by Louise Gornall - 1/2/20 ♥♥♥♥


5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day - Perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon - Tribute by Nora Roberts - 1/13/20 ♥♥♥♥♥


6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Hot guy on the cover - Roman by Sawyer Bennett - 1/26/20 ♥♥♥♥


7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day - Animal in the story or on the cover - Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews - 1/28/20 ♥♥♥♥♥


8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: With feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover - Ever After by Phyllis A. Whitney - 1/14/20 ♥♥♥♥


9. January 26 - Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia, or with an Australian author or character, or you can read a book with green and/or gold on the cover.

10. Reader's Choice – Any book - Vanished Smile: The Mysterious Theft of Mona Lisa by R.A. Scotti - 1/5/20 ♥♥♥


*****COMPLETED 9 out of 10 TASKS*****

2020 January Monthly Challenge - COMPLETE

1. Read a book published in January or read a book with red on the cover - Truths and Roses by Inglath Cooper Published 01/25/14 - Read 01/13/2020

2. Read a book where someone is starting a new life or remaking themself in some way - All the Little Lights by Jamie McGuire 01/16/2020

3. Read a book written by Tessa Bailey - The Major's Welcome Home by Tessa Bailey01/14/2020

4. NEW TO ME AUTHOR - Cut and Run by Mary Burton 01/10/2020

5. Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon - or that would be a perfect beach read if you're in the Southern Hemisphere or other warm climate - Butterfly in Frost by Sylvia Day 01/19/2020

6. Read a book with a hot guy on the cover - That Second Chance by Meghan Quinn 01/13/2020

7. Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count) - Good Guys Love Dogs

8. Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover -
Twisted Marriage by Alessandra Torre 01/09/2020 by Inglath Cooper 01/19/2020

9. Read a book set in Australia, or with an Australian author or character - The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman 1/28/2020

10. Read any book of your choice - The Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry 01/11/2020

January Monthly Challenge
1/1 - 1/31/20
Progress ~ 10/10

❄️1. Happy January Birthday! Read a book published in January or read a book with red on the cover ~ Blood Bound ~ red cover ~ 1/14/2020

❄️2. Flower of the Month ~ Carnation ~ Read a book with a hopeful or uplifting theme, OR a book where someone is starting a new life or remaking themself in some way, OR a book by a favorite author ~ Bunheads ~ remaking themself ~ 1/9/2020

❄️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey: Read a book written by Tessa Bailey or any author with her first or last name ~

OR ~

You may also read a book set in California or New York, or by an author who is from California or New York. You can also read any book shelved as Contemporary Romance or chick lit, or a book that includes a character involved in the hospitality industry ~ In the Heart of Windy Pines ~ Female MC, Klarinda Snow, is in the hospitality business as she owns and runs the Windy Pines Inn ~ 1/2/2020

❄️4. January 1 ~ New Year's Day ~ Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or the first book in a new-to -you series ~ Frozen Stiff ~ Patrick Logan ~ new author ~ 1/15/2020

❄️5. January 6 ~ Cuddle Up Day ~ Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon - or that would be a perfect beach read if you're in the Southern Hemisphere or other warm climate ~ Let it Snow ~ 1/8/2020

❄️6. January 8 ~ Male Watchers Day ~ Read a book with a hot guy on the cover ~ Wicked Ride ~ 1/24/2020

❄️7. January 14 ~ Dress Up Your Pet Day Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover ~ Don't Tell Anyone ~ The MC has a kitten named Slipper. ~ 1/16/2020

❄️8. January 23 ~ Measure Your Feet Day ~ Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover ~ The Vampire Knitting Club ~ The front paws of Nyx, the cat, are seen on the cover, along with Lucy’s hands. ~ 1/27/2020

❄️9. January 26 ~ Australia Day ~ Read a book set in Australia, or with an Australian author or character, or you can read a book with green and/or gold on the cover ~ Ask Again, Yes ~ cover is over 50% green per TinEye ~ 1/4/2020

❄️10. Reader's Choice ~ Read any book of your choice ~ The Haunting of Beacon Hill ~ 1/6/2020

2020 January Monthly Challenge

1. Happy January Birthday! Read a book published in January or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.

2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: book where someone is starting a new life or remaking themself in some way 1/1/20 Elizabeth/Alexa is trying to start over after running away from her abusive husband after she finds she is pregnant

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - You can also read any book shelved as Contemporary Romance or chick lit, MPG both Contemporary Romance and Chic Lit

4. January 1 - New Year's Day: Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or the first book in a new-to -you series. The House on Tradd Street new author to me and first in a series

5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon - or that would be a perfect beach read if you're in the Southern Hemisphere or other warm climate! nothing like a good mystery on a snowy afternoon!!

6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Read a book with a hot guy on the cover! 😁 1/9/2020

7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count). 1/7/2020

8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover.

9. January 26 - Australia Day: gold on the cover. 1/1/2020

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. 1/7/2020

2020 January Monthly Challenge

1. Happy January Birthday! Read a book published in January or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.

2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: The Carnation symbolizes Hope, Rebirth, and Gratitiude. Read a book with a hopeful or uplifting theme, OR a book where someone is starting a new life or remaking themself in some way, OR a book by a favorite author (one you're grateful for).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey: Read a book written by Tessa Bailey or any author with her first or last name. Link to Tessa Bailey's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Tessa Bailey:
* Tessa writes primarily contemporary romance and chick lit
* She was born and raised in Southern California
* Right after her high school graduation she drove cross-country to New York City
* Many of her most valuable life experiences happened while she was waitressing at her uncle's Manhattan pub.
* Tessa lives in Long Island, New York with her husband and daughter

You may also read a book set in California or New York, or by an author who is from California or New York. You can also read any book shelved as Contemporary Romance or chick lit, or a book that includes a character involved in the hospitality industry.

4. January 1 - New Year's Day: Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or the first book in a new-to -you series.

5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon - or that would be a perfect beach read if you're in the Southern Hemisphere or other warm climate!

6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Read a book with a hot guy on the cover! 😁

7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count).

8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover.

9. January 26 - Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia, or with an Australian author or character, or you can read a book with green and/or gold on the cover.

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

You can choose any number of categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.

Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating; you may update your original challenge as or go or repost if you choose.

2020 January Monthly Challenge
Read: 0 out of 10

1. Happy January Birthday! Read a book published in January or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.

Crush by Mae Wood

2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: The Carnation symbolizes Hope, Rebirth, and Gratitiude. Read a book with a hopeful or uplifting theme, OR a book where someone is starting a new life or remaking themselves in some way, OR a book by a favorite author (one you're grateful for).

Landon & Shay Part 2 by Brittany C. Cherry

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey: Read a book written by Tessa Bailey or any author with her first or last name. Link to Tessa Bailey's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

You may also read a book set in California or New York, or by an author who is from California or New York. You can also read any book shelved as Contemporary Romance or chick lit, or a book that includes a character involved in the hospitality industry.
Bloom by Deborah Blandon

4. January 1 - New Year's Day: Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or the first book in a new-to -you series.

Cruel Prince by A. Jade

5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon - or that would be a perfect beach read if you're in the Southern Hemisphere or other warm climate!

The Set Up by Rachel Van Dyken

6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Read a book with a hot guy on the cover! 😁

Whatever it Takes by Krista and Becca Ritchie

7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count).

Tall, Dark and Furious by R.L. Mathewson

8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover.

Unexpectedly Yours by Rebecca Shea

9. January 26 - Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia, or with an Australian author or character, or you can read a book with green and/or gold on the cover.

Beauty from Pain by Georgia Cates

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

Credence by Penelope Douglas

2020 January Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✔️1. Happy January Birthday! Read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.

Sweet Ruin by Kresley Cole - 03/01/2020

✔️2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: The Carnation symbolizes Hope, Rebirth, and Gratitiude. Read a book where someone is starting a new life

Sweep of the Blade by Ilona Andrews - 03/01/2020

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey: Read a book shelved as Contemporary Romance

It Takes Two by Jenny Holiday - 09/01/2020

✔️4. January 1 - New Year's Day: Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author

#TheRealCinderella by Yesenia Vargas - 06/01/2020

✔️5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon - or that would be a perfect beach read if you're in the Southern Hemisphere or other warm climate!

Inked MemoriesCarrie Ann Ryan - 08/01/2020

✔️6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Read a book with a hot guy on the cover! 😁

Inked Expressions by Carrie Ann Ryan - 06/01/2020

✔️7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count).

#Nerd by Cambria Hebert - 09/01/2020

✔️8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover.

Stone Cold Lover by Christine Warren - 16/01/2020

✔️9. January 26 - Australia Day: Read a book with green and/or gold on the cover.

Until Midnight by Maya Banks - 04/01/2020

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

Dark Skye by Kresley Cole - 02/01/2020

Tasks: 10/10
Read: 28/32

✔ 01. Happy January – Birthstone Garnet:
Published in Jan – Dark Angel – Read: 04/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟 – Audible published 22 Jan 2019
Red on cover – Christmas Gingerbread Cookies with a Side of Murder – Read: 02/01 – 1 🌟

✔ 02. Flower of month - Carnation:
Hopeful/Uplifting theme – The Reindeer Falls Collection – Read: 01/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Character starts a new life – The Wallflower – Read: 05/01 – 2 🌟🌟
Character remakes themselves – Truth in the Dark – Read: 06/01 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Title by fav author – Once Upon a Time in the North – Read: 01/01 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

✔ 03. Featured author - Tessa Bailey:
Written by Tessa Bailey – Love Her or Lose Her – Read: 15/01 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Author’s first name is Tessa – Protecting What’s His by Tessa Bailey – Read: 06/01 – 2 🌟🌟
Author’s last name is Bailey – Protecting What’s Theirs – Read: 23/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Title set in California
Set in New York – The Marriage Bargain – Read: 24/01 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Californian author – Reluctant Protector by Nana Malone – Read: 26/01 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
New York author – His Risk to Take by Tessa Bailey – Read: 23/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Chick Lit – The Prenup – Read: 22/01 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Contemporary Romance – The Hero’s Christmas Package – Read: 04/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Character in hospitality industry – If You Give A Jerk A Gingerbread – Read: 01/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟

✔ 04. 1 Jan New Year’s Day:
New to you author – The Aries Libra Connection – Read: 04/01 – 2 🌟🌟
First in series – Mercury Striking – Read: 02/01 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

✔ 05. 6 Jan Cuddle up Day:
Cuddle up read – The One Night Stand Before Christmas – Read: 01/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Beach read – Courted by her Cougar – Read: 01/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟

✔ 06. 9 Jan Male Watchers Day:
Hot guy on cover – Craved by her Cougar – Read: 02/01 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟

✔ 07. 14 Jan Dress up Your Pet Day:
Animal character – Lyra’s Oxford – Read: 01/01 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Shifter character – Forbidden Hunger – Read: 05/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Animal on cover – The Dryad’s Pawprint – Read: 05/01 – 2 🌟🌟

✔ 08. 23 Jan Measure Your Feet Day:
Feet on cover
Hands on cover – Desperately Seeking Santa – Read: 12/01 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Paws on cover – You’ve Got Tail – Read: 21/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟

✔ 09. 26 Jan Australia Day:
Set in Australia – Playing By Her Rules – Read: 13/01 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Australian author
Australian character
Green and/or Gold on cover – Chasing Payne – Read: 05/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟

✔ 10. Reader’s Choice:
Title of your choosing. – Lost Embrace – Read: 04/01 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟

2020 January Monthly Challenge
Read: 8/9

1. Happy January Birthday! Read a book published in January or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.


2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: Read a book where someone is starting a new life.
All Fired Up - Lori Foster 1-19-20

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey: Read a book set in California.
Red Carpet Redemption - Yahrah St. John 1-3-20

4. January 1 - New Year's Day: Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author.
Practically Persuaded in Pittsburgh - J.B. Schroeder 1-8-20

5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon.
The Proposal - Jasmine Guillory

6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Read a book with a hot guy on the cover!
His Wonder Baby - B.B. Hamel 1-13-20

7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count).
Bare for the Alpha - Olivia T. Turner 1-18-20

8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Read a book with hands visible on the cover.
The Bum Magnet - K.L. Brady 1-2-20

9. January 26 - Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia, or with an Australian author or character.
Mile High - B. Cranford 1-13-20

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Mile High - B. Cranford 1-11-20

Complete!
2020 January Monthly Challenge
Read: 10/5

1. Happy January Birthday! Read a book with red on the cover.
Jacob's Coins by Gillian Larkin 01/24/20 ***

2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: Read a book where someone is starting a new life.
The Rancher's Unexpected Pregnant Bride: Historical Western Mail Order Bride Romance by Amelia Rose 01/23/20 *

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey: Read a book by Tessa Bailey
Renaissance Man by Tessa Bailey 01/19/20 ****

4. January 1 - New Year's Day: New to you author and first book in new to you series.
Never Have I Ever Kissed My Brother's Best Friend by Juliet Bardsley 01/11/20 ****

5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon.
The Christmas Tree Caper: A Small Town Holiday Cozy Mystery by Melodie March 01/04/20 ****

6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Read a book with a hot guy on the cover!
Boss Dragon by Alexis Davie 01/10/20 **

7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count).
Juneau to Kenai by Debra Dunbar 01/28/20 ***

8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Read a book with hands visible on the cover.
Once Upon a December by Jess Bryant 01/03/20 ****

9. January 26 - Australia Day: Read a book with green on the cover.
Dead Parrot by Trapper Westing 01/08/20 ***

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Loose Ends by Morgan Brice 01/06/20 *****

I'm in for all but need suggestions. I have KU and need to know if Audible counts?

J. wrote: "I'm in for all but need suggestions. I have KU and need to know if Audible counts?"

Yes, audiobooks count!

I'm in!

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2020 January Monthly Challenge

❄️1. Happy January Birthday! Read a book published in January or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.

❄️2. Flower of the Month - Carnation: The Carnation symbolizes Hope, Rebirth, and Gratitiude. Read a book with a hopeful or uplifting theme, OR a book where someone is starting a new life or remaking themself in some way, OR a book by a favorite author (one you're grateful for).

❄️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Tessa Bailey: Read a book written by Tessa Bailey or any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Tessa Bailey:
* Tessa writes primarily contemporary romance and chick lit
* She was born and raised in Southern California
* Right after her high school graduation she drove cross-country to New York City
* Many of her most valuable life experiences happened while she was waitressing at her uncle's Manhattan pub.
* Tessa lives in Long Island, New York with her husband and daughter

You may also read a book set in California or New York, or by an author who is from California or New York. You can also read any book shelved as Contemporary Romance or chick lit, or a book that includes a character involved in the hospitality industry.

❄️4. January 1 - New Year's Day: Start the New Year off right by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or the first book in a new-to -you series.

❄️5. January 6 - Cuddle Up Day: Read a book that would be perfect to cuddle up with in front of a fire on a snowy afternoon - or that would be a perfect beach read if you're in the Southern Hemisphere or other warm climate!

❄️6. January 8 - Male Watchers Day: Read a book with a hot guy on the cover! 😁

❄️7. January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover (shifters count).
Her Homerun Hottie - Wynter Daniels (CPC Publishing - Sept 2019) (cats) - Jan 2

❄️8. January 23 - Measure Your Feet Day: Read a book with feet or hands (or paws) visible on the cover.

❄️9. January 26 - Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia, or with an Australian author or character, or you can read a book with green and/or gold on the cover.

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


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