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Are you crushing or have you finally found your true love? Following are some of the ways you know if this relationship is meant to be.



Duration Six months from your start date.
Level 1: 5 - 12 tasks
Level 2: 13 or more.
Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

TASKS

1. Your feelings don’t fade
So basically, if you've been feeling this way about your special person for a long time, it's definitely possible that you're in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time. (Your interpretation) or when a couple renews their vows.

2. You give them your full attention
If you love somebody, odds are you give them your undivided attention. You shouldn't find it hard to stay in the conversation or keep eye contact.
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date or has an evening at home without any interruptions.

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
It's easy to brush aside the deeper stuff when you've only got a crush on that certain someone but when you’re interested in knowing what makes them tick, their dreams and passions, their background, family, and upbringing then you are in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams or takes a partner home to meet the family.

4. It’s easy to make plans
If you're in love with somebody, thinking about a future with them comes naturally. They become inextricably involved in your life whether you mean for them to be or not.
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future or read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in FUTURE (2 word minimum).

5. You’re open with each other
Trust is the foundation of every relationship. If you find yourself opening up with this person and sharing more parts of yourself than you normally would, it's a sign that you might be in love.
❤️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in TRUST or where a character tells someone something personal about themselves.

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
Being in love means you may lose interest in dating other people. If your other former 'backup' crushes less alluring then you are in love.
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive or when a character turns down a booty call.

7. Even chores are super fun
You know how things like grocery shopping or stopping for gas are super interesting when you're with your special one? Yeah, well, that's a sign of being in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping or read a book where a character does chores.

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
If you've been dying to introduce this person to your family, it's clear that you've got more than just a little crush. Feeling comfortable having them around your parents, family members, and friends is seriously a major step, especially if you're keen on inviting them to holidays.
❤️ Read a book tagged holidays or where a couple does an activity with friends or family.

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
If you're interested in helping with everyday life situations like obliging a request for feedback on their resume or partnering up on a volunteer project together, then you're clearly connecting beyond the realm of just chemistry. So while that initial spark is important, you want to be more involved, too.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project or read a book tagged chemistry.

10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
When you are crushing the relationship tends to be more about playing 'hard to get' or playing games. and less about a real connection. Totally done with the games? Then you might just be in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character plays a game or where two people are connected. (Your interpretation).

11. The sexual attraction is real
Obviously, you're going to be attracted to your soul mate. Sexual connection is important in any long-term relationship, as it’s a vehicle for a powerful kind of intimacy. Of course you're always going to have off periods that impact your sex drive, but in general, you'll always be attracted to each other if you're in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone or read a book tagged as romance.

12. But sex isn't *everything*
It's also a sign of love if you've waited to get physical. For many people, waiting to have sex is an important way to get to know a partner without the added dynamics that sex can often bring, Sex can confuse emotions and introducing it too early can harm the potential for intimacy. So if you've waited to have sex, maybe it's a sign that you're more invested in the deeper stuff.
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex or read a book where sex caused a problem in a relationship.

13. You want to be together all the time
Generally speaking, you should want to be around the person you're in love with. You want to be with them more and get to know them better. Crushes fade and you may get bored after spending time with the same person, but with love, you're never disinterested.
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together or read a book where a character is bored.

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
Crushes are typically an idealistic perception of a person, not how they are IRL. Love gets real, and that means there will be some tough times, too. Your partner might annoy you. You might annoy your partner. But you'll make it through.
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone or a book with an annoying character.

15. You care about their interests
Picture this: You've never tried surfing, but your partner is a huge fan, so naturally you've agreed to give it a shot. If you're learning about their interests even though it may not necessarily pertain to you, then you may be in love.
❤️ Read a book where a couple does a hobby together or where a character tries doing a new activity.

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Is This Love Real?
Duration January 26 - Jun 25, 2022
Read: 14

Level 2: 13 or more.
Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

TASKS
1. Your feelings don’t fade
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time.
Just for Fun Rosalind James 2/13/22

2. You give them your full attention
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
Truly, Madly, Whiskey Melissa Foster 2/18/22

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams.
Driving Whiskey Wild Melissa Foster 2/19/22

4. It’s easy to make plans
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future.
Bad Beat Carolina Mac 2/3/22

5. You’re open with each other
❤️ Read a book where a character tells someone something personal about themselves.
Gansett After Dark Marie Force 2/10/22

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
❤️ Read a book where a character turns down a booty call.
Wild Side Mari Carr 2/9/22

7. Even chores are super fun
❤️ Read a book where a character does chores.
Protecting You Amanda Siegrist 2/11/22

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
❤️ Read a book tagged holidays.
The Color of the Season Julianne MacLean 2/7/22

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project.
Residual Burn Kelly Moran 3/2/22

10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
❤️ Read a book where two people are connected. (Your interpretation).
New Tricks Kelly Moran 3/1/22

11. The sexual attraction is real
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone.
Sweetheart Sarah Mayberry 2/4/22

12. But sex isn't *everything*
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex.
Cowboy L.B. Dunbar 2/5/22

13. You want to be together all the time
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together or read a book where a character is bored.

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone.
Without a Brew Ellie Alexander 2/14/22

15. You care about their interests
❤️ Read a book where a couple does a hobby together.
Break the Ice A.K. Evans 3/3/22

Is This Love Real?
February 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022

15 of 15 Complete

Level 1: 5 - 12 tasks
Level 2: 13 or more.
Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

💗 1. Your feelings don’t fade
Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time. (Your interpretation).
Rules of Civility - Amor Towles - 3/11/22

💗 2. You give them your full attention
Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
Meet Me in Monaco - Hazel Gaynor - 3/15/22

💗 3. You talk about everything when you’re together
Read a book where a character follows their dreams.
Play - Kylie Scott - 3/20/22

💗 4. It’s easy to make plans
Read a book where a couple plans for the future.
One True Loves - Taylor Jenkins Reid - 3/21/22

💗 5. You’re open with each other
Read a book where a character tells someone something personal about themselves.
Get a Life, Chloe Brown - Talia Hibbert - 2/4/22

💗 6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
Read a book where a character turns down a booty call.
Deep - Kylie Scott - 4/27/22

💗 7. Even chores are super fun
Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping.
Plainsong - Kent Haruf - 3/31/22

💗 8. You want to introduce them to your family.
Read a book tagged holidays.
A Holly Jolly Diwali - Sonya Lalli - 5/18/22

💗 10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
Read a book where a character plays a game.
Big Little Lies - Liane Moriarty - 4/11/23

💗💗💗💗11. The sexual attraction is real
Read a book tagged as romance.
Untamed Cowboy - Maisey Yates - 2/26/22
Lead - Kylie Scott - 4/25/22
Rescue You - Elysia Whisler - 6/7/22
It Happened One Wedding - Julie James - 7/16/22

💗 14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
Read a book with an annoying character.
Olive Kitteridge - Elizabeth Strout - 3/22/22 - Olive

💗 15. You care about their interests
Read a book where a character tries doing a new activity.
Instructions for Dancing - Nicola Yoon - 6/11/22 - Ballroom dance

Is This Love Real?
Duration Six months from your start date.
2/1/2022 - 7/31/2022
Read: 13/13

Level 1: 5 - 12 tasks
Level 2: 13 or more.
Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

TASKS
1. Your feelings don’t fade
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time.
Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovich 6/6/2022

2. You give them your full attention
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
Trick Roller by Cordelia Kingsbridge 2/3/2022

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
❤️ Read a book where a character takes a partner home to meet the family.
Jingle All the Way by Debbie Macomber 6/11/2022

5. You’re open with each other
❤️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in TRUST
Palm Beach Poison by Tom Turner 5/31/2022

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive or when a character turns down a booty call.
Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich 6/24/2022

7. Even chores are super fun
❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping or read a book where a character does chores.
One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly 6/5/2022

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
❤️ Read a book tagged holidays.
Cheddar Off Dead by Julia Buckley 6/20/2022

11. The sexual attraction is real
❤️ Read a book tagged as romance.
Safe by His Side by Debra Webb 5/30/2022
Until We Meet Once More by Josh Lanyon 5/17/2022
Risky Behavior by L.A. Witt 6/13/2022
Single Malt by Layla Reyne 6/22/2022
The French Have a Word for It by Josh Lanyon 3/28/2022
Perfect Day by Josh Lanyon 3/26/2022

Welcome JoAnne and Olivermagnus.

In! 02/01/2022-07/31/2022. ****Finished 02/20/2022*******

1. ❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time. (Your interpretation). The Lions of Fifth Avenue
2. ❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date or has an evening at home without any interruptions. The Hotel Riviera
3. ❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams. The Social Graces (Charlotte)
4. ❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future. Chow Down (they’re trying to have a child)
5. ❤️ Read a book where a character tells someone something personal about themselves. Sister to Sister
6. ❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive. Poisoned Prose
7. ❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping. Hadley & Grace
8. ❤️ Read a book tagged holidays or where a couple does an activity with friends or family. Every Body on Deck
9. ❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project. Gone with the Woof(well, Melanie is volunteered more than volunteering….)
10. ❤️ Read a book where two people are connected. (Your interpretation). Hair of the Dog
11. ❤️ Read a book tagged as romance. Meet Me in Venice
12. ❤️ Read a book where sex caused a problem in a relationship. The Duchess: A Novel of Wallis Simpson
13. ❤️ Read a book where a character is bored. Dog Eat Dog (Davey is bored at an adults party)
14. ❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone. Hush Puppy (disagreement between Sam and Melanie about his having been married before…)
15. ❤️ Read a book where a couple does a hobby together. Hot Dog (melanie and sam both show dogs)

Is This Love Real?
Duration: February 1, 2022-July 31, 2022

Level 2: 13 or more.
Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

14/13+ Completed. Finished

TASKS

1. Your feelings don’t fade
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time. (Your interpretation).
Craving Absolution-Nicole Jacquelyn 2/01/22

2. You give them your full attention
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
Pour Judgment-Heather M. Orgeron 2/02/22

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams.
Riggs-Sawyer Bennett 2/04/22

4. It’s easy to make plans
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future.
Until April-Aurora Rose Reynolds 2/17/22

5. You’re open with each other
❤️ Read a book where a character tells someone something personal about themselves.
Southern Secrets-Natasha Madison 2/02/22

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive.
Indigo Ridge-Devney Perry 2/09/22

7. Even chores are super fun
❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping.
Quarantine and Chill-Kenya Wright 2/10/22

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
❤️ Read a book tagged holidays and where a couple does an activity with friends or family.
She's the One-Kelly Elliott 2/09/22

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project.
Troublemaker-Kayley Loring 2/03/22

10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
❤️ Read a book where two people are connected. (Your interpretation).
Fallen-Mia Sheridan 3/03/22

11. The sexual attraction is real
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone and tagged as romance.
Forever Never-Lucy Score 2/13/22

12. But sex isn't *everything*
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex.
Craving Resurrection-Nicole Jacquelyn 2/23/22

13. You want to be together all the time
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together or read a book where a character is bored.

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone.
Second Chance Contract-M. Robinson 2/18/22

15. You care about their interests
❤️ Read a book where a couple does a hobby together.
Cary-Jessica Gadziala 2/26/22

Is This Love Real?
Duration Six months from your start date.
Read:

Level 2: 13 or more.
Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

13/13+

TASKS
7. Even chores are super fun
❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping- The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 6-Kousuke Oono 2/10

11. The sexual attraction is real
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone- Girl on Girl-Brian K. Vaughan 2/10

13. You want to be together all the time
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together- Paper Dolls-Brian K. Vaughan 2/14

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone-
Pawn of Prophecy-David Eddings 2/3
Akira, Vol. 3-Katsuhiro Otomo 2/10
The Far Reaching Tentacles of N'rygoth-Kurtis J. Wiebe 2/12
Claymore, Vol. 16: The Lamentation of the Earth-Norihiro Yagi 2/22
Claymore, Vol. 17: The Claws of Memory-Norihiro Yagi 2/23
Claymore, Vol. 18: The Ashes of Lautrec-Norihiro Yagi 2/23
Claymore, Vol. 19: Phantoms in the Heart-Norihiro Yagi 2/23
Claymore, Vol. 20: Remains of the Dead Claws-Norihiro Yagi 2/23
Claymore, Vol. 21: Corpse of the Witch-Norihiro Yagi 2/24
Claymore, Vol. 22: Claws and Fangs of the Abyss-Norihiro Yagi 2/24

Welcome Jennifer, Frankie and Grace

Is This Love Real?
Duration Six months from your start date.
Read:

Level 1: 5 - 12 tasks
Level 2: 13 or more.
Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

TASKS
1. Your feelings don’t fade
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time. (Your interpretation) or when a couple renews their vows.

2. You give them your full attention
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date or has an evening at home without any interruptions.

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams
Flying Angels. Danielle Steel. 1.28.22

4. It’s easy to make plans
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future
When in Doubt, Add Butter. Beth Harbison. 1.30.22

5. You’re open with each other
❤️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in TRUST or where a character tells someone something personal about themselves.

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive or when a character turns down a booty call.

7. Even chores are super fun
❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping
Slightly South of Simple. Kristy Woodson Harvey. 1.31.22

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
❤️ Read a book where a couple does an activity with friends or family. (cookout)
Board Stiff. Elaine Viets. 1.29.22

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project or read a book tagged chemistry.

10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
❤️ Read a book where a character plays a game (cards)
The Summer Book. Tove Jansson. 1.29.22

11. The sexual attraction is real
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone
Under the Whispering Door. T.J. Klune. 1.28.22

12. But sex isn't *everything*
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex or read a book where sex caused a problem in a relationship.

13. You want to be together all the time
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together or read a book where a character is bored.

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone
The Attic on Queen Street. Karen White. 1.27.22

15. You care about their interests
❤️ Read a book where a couple does a hobby together or where a character tries doing a new activity.

Duration: 2/1/22 - 8/1/22
Level 2: 13 or more.
Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

33 tasks

TASKS

1. Your feelings don’t fade
So basically, if you've been feeling this way about your special person for a long time, it's definitely possible that you're in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time. (Your interpretation) or when a couple renews their vows.
✅Max - Megan O'Brien, 2/22/22
✅No Take Backs - Becca Seymour, 3/11/22
✅When He Was Wicked - Julia Quinn, 3/15/22

2. You give them your full attention
If you love somebody, odds are you give them your undivided attention. You shouldn't find it hard to stay in the conversation or keep eye contact.
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date or has an evening at home without any interruptions.
✅Foul Ball - Haven Hadley, 2/12/22
✅Frat Wars: King of Thieves - Saxon James, 3/6/22
✅Style of Love - A.J. Sherwood, 4/27/22
✅Cherish Her - Andrea Johnston, 7/4/22

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
It's easy to brush aside the deeper stuff when you've only got a crush on that certain someone but when you’re interested in knowing what makes them tick, their dreams and passions, their background, family, and upbringing then you are in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams or takes a partner home to meet the family.
✅Icebreaker - A.L. Graziadei, 2/6/22
✅Mason: A Ride Series Crossover - Megan O'Brien, 2/16/22
✅Until April - Aurora Rose Reynolds, 2/19/22
✅A Breath Apart - Christina Lee, 3/10/22

4. It’s easy to make plans
If you're in love with somebody, thinking about a future with them comes naturally. They become inextricably involved in your life whether you mean for them to be or not.
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future or read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in FUTURE (2 word minimum).
🐣Red, White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, 4/1/22

5. You’re open with each other
Trust is the foundation of every relationship. If you find yourself opening up with this person and sharing more parts of yourself than you normally would, it's a sign that you might be in love.
❤️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in TRUST or where a character tells someone something personal about themselves.
✅Edge of Reason - Freya Barker, 3/2/22
🌸Can't Get Enough - Molly McLain, 5/3/22
👙You & Me - Tal Bauer, 6/28/22

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
Being in love means you may lose interest in dating other people. If your other former 'backup' crushes less alluring then you are in love.
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive or when a character turns down a booty call.
🐣Up in Smoke - Ashton Cade, 4/17/22

7. Even chores are super fun
You know how things like grocery shopping or stopping for gas are super interesting when you're with your special one? Yeah, well, that's a sign of being in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping or read a book where a character does chores.
🍀Cash - Megan O'Brien, 3/11/22
🐣 It's Not Summer Without You - Jenny Han, 4/24/22
✅One Percent of You - Michelle Gross, 5/20/22

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
If you've been dying to introduce this person to your family, it's clear that you've got more than just a little crush. Feeling comfortable having them around your parents, family members, and friends is seriously a major step, especially if you're keen on inviting them to holidays.
❤️ Read a book tagged holidays or where a couple does an activity with friends or family.
🍀The Reality of Everything - Rebecca Yarros, 3/27/22
🌸Edge Of Darkness - Freya Barker, 5/13/22

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
If you're interested in helping with everyday life situations like obliging a request for feedback on their resume or partnering up on a volunteer project together, then you're clearly connecting beyond the realm of just chemistry. So while that initial spark is important, you want to be more involved, too.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project or read a book tagged chemistry.

10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
When you are crushing the relationship tends to be more about playing 'hard to get' or playing games. and less about a real connection. Totally done with the games? Then you might just be in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character plays a game or where two people are connected. (Your interpretation).
🍀Hook, Line, and Sinker - Tessa Bailey, 3/19/22
🐣The Summer I Turned Pretty - Jenny Han, 4/21/22
👙Learning to Live - R.D. Cole, 6/11/22

11. The sexual attraction is real
Obviously, you're going to be attracted to your soul mate. Sexual connection is important in any long-term relationship, as it’s a vehicle for a powerful kind of intimacy. Of course you're always going to have off periods that impact your sex drive, but in general, you'll always be attracted to each other if you're in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone or read a book tagged as romance.
✅Hummingbird Heartbreak - Max Walker, 2/5/22
🐣Call Her Mine - Melissa Foster, 4/14/22
🐣The Setup and The Substitute - Jiffy Kate, 4/19/22
🐣Iris - Eden Finley, 4/30/22

12. But sex isn't *everything*
It's also a sign of love if you've waited to get physical. For many people, waiting to have sex is an important way to get to know a partner without the added dynamics that sex can often bring, Sex can confuse emotions and introducing it too early can harm the potential for intimacy. So if you've waited to have sex, maybe it's a sign that you're more invested in the deeper stuff.
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex or read a book where sex caused a problem in a relationship.

13. You want to be together all the time
Generally speaking, you should want to be around the person you're in love with. You want to be with them more and get to know them better. Crushes fade and you may get bored after spending time with the same person, but with love, you're never disinterested.
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together or read a book where a character is bored.
🐣Trust the Focus - Megan Erickson, 4/8/22

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
Crushes are typically an idealistic perception of a person, not how they are IRL. Love gets real, and that means there will be some tough times, too. Your partner might annoy you. You might annoy your partner. But you'll make it through.
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone or a book with an annoying character.
🍀River - K.C. Jane, 3/22/22
🌸The Rarity of Falling - Leeann M. Shane, 5/7/22

15. You care about their interests
Picture this: You've never tried surfing, but your partner is a huge fan, so naturally you've agreed to give it a shot. If you're learning about their interests even though it may not necessarily pertain to you, then you may be in love.
❤️ Read a book where a couple does a hobby together or where a character tries doing a new activity.
🐣Touchstone - Karen Stivali, 4/12/22
🌸Tending Tyler - Jodi Payne, 5/10/22

Welcome Kim and Katelyn

Is This Love Real?
February 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022

30/30

Level 2: 13 or more.
Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

TASKS
1. Your feelings don’t fade
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time. Do No Harm by Christina McDonald read 2/17/2022 Emma and Nate are in love. Married for 5 years
when a couple renews their vows. Anne of Windy Poplars by L.M. Montgomery read 3/22/2022 Polly goes to her cousin's 25th silver wedding and they were "Married Again" while Anne stays with Polly's mother

2. You give them your full attention
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date Daisies for Innocence by Bailey Cattrell read 2/18/2022 (view spoiler)[Ritter and Elliana go on a first date at the end of the book (hide spoiler)]
has an evening at home without any interruptions. The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks read 2/25/2022 (view spoiler)[Noah and Allie spend the night together uninterrupted before her mother warns her about her fiance's arrival (hide spoiler)]

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry read 2/15/2022 Captain Woodrow Call is following his dream of moving to another empty land when he does the cattle drive to Montana
takes a partner home to meet the family. Shakespeare's Christmas by Charlaine Harris read 2/9/2022 When Lily finds Jack in her home town, she takes him to meet her family

4. It’s easy to make plans
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future Outlander by Diana Gabaldon read 2/8/22 Jaime and Claire try to decide where to go after Jaime heals in France. They discuss America, Italy and staying in France.
read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in FUTURE (2 word minimum). The Uninvited by William W. Johnstone read 3/19/2022

5. You’re open with each other
❤️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in TRUST Serpentine: The True Story of a Serial Killer's Reign of Terror from Europe to South Asia by Thomas Thompson read 3/11/2022
where a character tells someone something personal about themselves. Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris read 2/2/22 Lily tells Marshall about her kiddnapping and rapes.

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive Shakespeare's Trollop by Charlaine Harris read 2/18/2022 (view spoiler)[Jack and Lily agree they are exclusive (hide spoiler)]
when a character turns down a booty call. Fiji by Lance Morcan and James Morcan read 2/20/2022 (view spoiler)[ Nathan turns down Selaima when she comes to his tent and offers herself to him. (hide spoiler)]

7. Even chores are super fun
❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping Magnetic by Anya J. Cosgrove read 2/21/2022 Page 74 "What are you doing here?"... "Grocery Shopping"
read a book where a character does chores. Shakespeare's Champion by Charlaine Harris read 2/8/22 Lily cleans her own house and gets her new weightlifting gloves at the store.

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
❤️ Read a book tagged holidays Christmas, Criminals, and Campers by Tonya Kappes read 2/5/2022 Holiday > Christmas
where a couple does an activity with friends or family. Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingos by Donna Andrews read 2/20/2022 Meg does the reinactment and faire with Michael and her father with the doctors tent and Michael's mom that organizes the event

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project World Odyssey by Lance Morcan and James Morcan read 2/19/2022 Susannah volunteers to become a missionary with her father
read a book tagged chemistry. The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley read 4/3/2022

10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
❤️ Read a book where a character plays a game Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream by H.G. Bissinger read 2/21/2022 the football games
where two people are connected. (Your interpretation). Forests, Fishing, & Forgery by Tonya Kappes read 2/2/2022 Penelope and Jamison were connected so everyone knew immediately that they were involved.

11. The sexual attraction is real
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz read 2/2/2022 Jack is attracted to Schuyler
read a book tagged as romance. Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding by Rhys Bowen read 2/11/2022

12. But sex isn't *everything*
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex On Her Majesty's Frightfully Secret Service by Rhys Bowen read 2/1/22 Georgiana tells Darcy they can't have their first night together because Belinda needs her with the new baby
read a book where sex caused a problem in a relationship. The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware read 2/2/2022 Rhiannon and Maddie refuse to cooperate with Rowan because their father had affairs with their nannies in the past.

13. You want to be together all the time
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together Nightshade for Warning by Bailey Cattrell read 2/19/2022 Colby and and Larken Meadows are living in a van so they are always together in as they travel.
read a book where a character is bored. Stories We Never Told by Sonja Yoerg read 3/2/2022 When Jacke's father is ill she goes home and is bored and stressed dealling with him failing and having to stall her life.

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone Death Bee Comes Her by Nancy CoCo read 2/13/2022 (view spoiler)[Mildred and Theodore argued because Mildred thought Theodore was having an affair with Agnes (hide spoiler)]
a book with an annoying character. Let Them Eat Pancakes: One Man’s Personal Revolution in the City of Light by Craig Carlson read 2/16/2022 pigeon man

15. You care about their interests
❤️ Read a book where a couple does a hobby together Illumination Night by Alice Hoffman read 2/22/2022 Vonny and Andre go bicycle riding
where a character tries doing a new activity. Lore by Alexandra Bracken read 2/23/2022 Lore and Castor start their training together as warriors when they are young.

February 1 - August 31, 2022
Level 2
Read: 13/13+

✓1. Your feelings don’t fade
So basically, if you've been feeling this way about your special person for a long time, it's definitely possible that you're in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time. (Your interpretation) or when a couple renews their vows. A Game of Thrones - George R.R. Martin 💌💌💌💌 2/5

✓2. You give them your full attention
If you love somebody, odds are you give them your undivided attention. You shouldn't find it hard to stay in the conversation or keep eye contact.
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date or has an evening at home without any interruptions. An Anonymous Girl - Greer Hendricks 💌💌💌💌 3/17

✓3. You talk about everything when you’re together
It's easy to brush aside the deeper stuff when you've only got a crush on that certain someone but when you’re interested in knowing what makes them tick, their dreams and passions, their background, family, and upbringing then you are in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams or takes a partner home to meet the family. Married with Zombies - Jesse Petersen 💌💌💌💌 2/25

✓4. It’s easy to make plans
If you're in love with somebody, thinking about a future with them comes naturally. They become inextricably involved in your life whether you mean for them to be or not.
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future or read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in FUTURE (2 word minimum). One by One - Ruth Ware 💌💌💌💌 2/24

✓5. You’re open with each other
Trust is the foundation of every relationship. If you find yourself opening up with this person and sharing more parts of yourself than you normally would, it's a sign that you might be in love.
❤️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in TRUST or where a character tells someone something personal about themselves. Gretchen McNeil - #Murdertrending 💌💌💌💌💌 3/25

✓6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
Being in love means you may lose interest in dating other people. If your other former 'backup' crushes less alluring then you are in love.
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive or when a character turns down a booty call. The Death of Jane Lawrence - Caitlin Starling 💌💌💌 2/8

✓7. Even chores are super fun
You know how things like grocery shopping or stopping for gas are super interesting when you're with your special one? Yeah, well, that's a sign of being in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping or read a book where a character does chores. Vox - Christina Dalcher 💌💌💌💌💌 2/10

✓8. You want to introduce them to your family.
If you've been dying to introduce this person to your family, it's clear that you've got more than just a little crush. Feeling comfortable having them around your parents, family members, and friends is seriously a major step, especially if you're keen on inviting them to holidays.
❤️ Read a book tagged holidays or where a couple does an activity with friends or family. Hex - Thomas Olde Heuvelt 💌💌💌💌 5/1

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
If you're interested in helping with everyday life situations like obliging a request for feedback on their resume or partnering up on a volunteer project together, then you're clearly connecting beyond the realm of just chemistry. So while that initial spark is important, you want to be more involved, too.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project or read a book tagged chemistry.

✓10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
When you are crushing the relationship tends to be more about playing 'hard to get' or playing games. and less about a real connection. Totally done with the games? Then you might just be in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character plays a game or where two people are connected. (Your interpretation). The Book of Cold Cases - Simone St. James 💌💌💌 6/6

✓11. The sexual attraction is real
Obviously, you're going to be attracted to your soul mate. Sexual connection is important in any long-term relationship, as it’s a vehicle for a powerful kind of intimacy. Of course you're always going to have off periods that impact your sex drive, but in general, you'll always be attracted to each other if you're in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone or read a book tagged as romance. Finding Rebecca - Eoin Dempsey 💌💌💌💌 5/6

✓12. But sex isn't *everything*
It's also a sign of love if you've waited to get physical. For many people, waiting to have sex is an important way to get to know a partner without the added dynamics that sex can often bring, Sex can confuse emotions and introducing it too early can harm the potential for intimacy. So if you've waited to have sex, maybe it's a sign that you're more invested in the deeper stuff.
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex or read a book where sex caused a problem in a relationship. Reckless Girls - Rachel Hawkins 💌💌💌💌 5/5

✓13. You want to be together all the time
Generally speaking, you should want to be around the person you're in love with. You want to be with them more and get to know them better. Crushes fade and you may get bored after spending time with the same person, but with love, you're never disinterested.
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together or read a book where a character is bored. My Friend Dahmer - Derf Backderf 💌💌💌 2/12

✓14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
Crushes are typically an idealistic perception of a person, not how they are IRL. Love gets real, and that means there will be some tough times, too. Your partner might annoy you. You might annoy your partner. But you'll make it through.
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone or a book with an annoying character. Company of Liars - Karen Maitland 💌💌💌 2/2

Finished 04/24/22
25/13

Is This Love Real?
Duration Six months from your start date.
Read:

January 29 - July 28, 2022

Level 1: 5 - 12 tasks
Level 2: 13 or more.

Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

Books Read/Tasks Complete: 25

TASKS
🍀💖1. Your feelings don’t fade
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time. (Your interpretation) or when a couple renews their vows. 1. Murder Most Fowl - Donna Andrews 02/15/22
2. Body Over Troubled Waters - Denise Swanson 03/30/22 - Wally & Skye


🐣🍀💖2. You give them your full attention
❤️ Read a book (a) where a couple goes on a date or (b) has an evening at home without any interruptions.
1. (a) A Witch For Mr. Winter - Deanna Chase 02/22/22 date
2. (b) Fashion, Rosé & Foul Play - Gemma Halliday 03/14/22
3. (A) Deadly Summer Nights - Vicki Delany 04/07/22 Elizabeth & Jim


🐣💖💖3. You talk about everything when you’re together
❤️ Read a book (a). where a character follows their dreams or (b). takes a partner home to meet the family.
1. A: A Batter of Life and Death - Ellie Alexander 02/25/22
2. A: Up to No Gouda - Linda Reilly 02/28/22
3. A: Murder in a Scottish Shire - Traci Hall 04/10/22


💖4. It’s easy to make plans
❤️ Read a book (a). where a couple plans for the future or (d) read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in FUTURE (2 word minimum).
1. A: A Death Long Overdue - Eva Gates 02/19/22 Lucy & Connor


💖5. You’re open with each other
❤️ (a)Read a book where the author's initials can be found in TRUST or (b)where a character tells someone something personal about themselves.
1. (a) The Girl from Widow Hills - Megan Miranda 02/02/22

1. (b) Statue of Limitations - Kate Collins 03/08/22


📌6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive
🐣1. Beating the Wrap - Julie Anne Lindsey 04/21/22


or when a character turns down a booty call.

🍀7. Even chores are super fun
❤️ Read a book where A. a character goes grocery shopping or read a book where B. a character does chores.
1. A. Crochet and Cauldrons - Nancy Warren 03/03/22


💖8. You want to introduce them to your family
🍀❤️ (a)Read a book tagged holidays (b)or where a couple does an activity with friends or family.
1.(a)Jingle all the Slay - Dakota Cassidy 02/11/22
2.(b): Deadly Ever After - Eva Gates 03/24/22


🍀9. Helping them is a priority for you.
❤️ (a.) Read a book where a character volunteers for a project (b.)or read a book tagged chemistry.
1. (a) Cajun Kiss of Death - Ellen Byron 03/17/22 Maggie & the Doucet museum


💖10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
❤️ Read a book a. where a character plays a game or b. where two people are connected. (Your interpretation).
1. B. - Meet Your Baker - Ellie Alexander 02/09/22 Jules & Thomas
2. B: Read It and Weep - Jenn McKinlay 04/08/22 Lindsey & Scully
3. No Grater Crime - Maddie Day 04/15/22


💖11. The sexual attraction is real
🐣🐣🍀❤️ Read a book where a character is (a)attracted to someone or (b)read a book tagged as romance.
1. a. Due or Die - Jenn McKinlay 02/05/22 SULLY & LINDSEY
2. A. Book, Line and Sinker - Jenn McKinlay 03/06/22
3. B. Killer Comfort Food - Lynn Cahoon 04/01/22
4. A. A Glimmer of a Clue - Daryl Wood Gerber 04/19/22 Courtney & Brady


12. But sex isn't *everything*
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex or read a book where sex caused a problem in a relationship.

13. You want to be together all the time
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together or read a book where a character is bored.

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
🍀❤️ Read a book (A) where a character fights with someone or (B) a book with an annoying character.
1. (A) The Rocky Road to Ruin - Meri Allen 03/11/22 Mike & Angelica
2. (A) A Zen for Murder - Leighann Dobbs 04/24/22 Norma & Zoila


15. You care about their interests
❤️ Read a book (A) where a couple does a hobby together or (B)where a character tries doing a new activity.

Is This Love Real?
Duration February 1, 2022 - July 31,2022

Goal: 15/13+
Level 2: 13 or more.
Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

TASKS

1. ❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time.
Rafe - Sawyer Bennett - 02/25/22
Rafe was in love with Calliope for more than 10 years.

2. ❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
Betrayal - Aleatha Romig - 02/04/22
Nox and Alex

3. ❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams.
Paradise - Jill S. Alexander - 02/20/22
Paisley gets to drum at Texapaloosa Festival.

4. ❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future.
Empty World - Zach Bohannon - 03/24/22 - Paul and Brooke

5. ❤️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in TRUST.
Beautiful World, Where Are You - Sally Rooney - 03/12/22

6. ❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive.
Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love - Jonathan Van Ness - 04/27/22
Jonathan and Sergei

7. ❤️ Read a book where a character does chores.
Jöttem, hadd lássalak - D. Tóth Kriszta - 02/05/22
Bora Patakhegyi

8. ❤️ Read a book where a couple does an activity with friends or family.
Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside - Nick Offerman - 04/14/22
Family reunion / Dinner party

9. ❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project.
Az előretolt helyőrség - Jenő Rejtő - 02/28/22
Galamb volunteers to help build a new road from the garrison.

10. ❤️ Read a book where a character plays a game.
Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century - Jessica Bruder - 02/01/22
Bunco (a dice game).

11. ❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone.
White Stag - Kara Barbieri - 02/10/22
Soren is attracted to Janneke.

12. ❤️ Read a book where sex caused a problem in a relationship.
Mítosz: Görög mitológia angol humorral - Stephen Fry - 04/18/22
Between Zeus and Hera

13. ❤️ Read a book where a character is bored.
Blessed Monsters - Emily A. Duncan - 02/19/22
Serefin

14. ❤️ Read a book with an annoying character.
Wildtrack - Bernard Cornwell - 02/28/22
Nick Sandman

15. ❤️ Read a book where a couple does a hobby together.
A Barnum-rejtély - Gyula Böszörményi - 03/21/22 - Ambrózy Richárd and his wife, Milli, are both amateur sleuths.

Welcome Carolyn, Bobbi, Shelly and Ferenc.

Is This Love Real?
Duration Six months from 1/31/2022
Read:

Completed: 4 tasks
Level 1: 5 - 12 tasks
Level 2: 13 or more.
Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

TASKS
✔1. Your feelings don’t fade
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time (your interpretation) or when a couple renews their vows: Hannah in Into the Fire by Suzanne Brockmann (2/4)

2. You give them your full attention
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date or has an evening at home without any interruptions.

✔3. You talk about everything when you’re together
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams or takes a partner home to meet the family: Tâm takes Hương to meet his parents in The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai (2/7)

4. It’s easy to make plans
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future or read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in FUTURE (2 word minimum).

5. You’re open with each other
❤️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in TRUST or where a character tells someone something personal about themselves.

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive or when a character turns down a booty call:

7. Even chores are super fun
❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping or read a book where a character does chores: Sara Louise in Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
❤️ Read a book tagged holidays or where a couple does an activity with friends or family.

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project or read a book tagged chemistry: How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence by Michael Pollan or Silent Spring by Rachel Carson

✔10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
❤️ Read a book where a character plays a game or where two people are connected. (Your interpretation): both answers: Decker & Tracy in Dark of Night by Dark of Night (2/4)

✔11. The sexual attraction is real
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone or read a book tagged as romance: The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood (2/17)

✔12. But sex isn't *everything*
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex or read a book where sex caused a problem in a relationship: Starr and Chris (because they are teenagers, hello!!!) in The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (2/12)

13. You want to be together all the time
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together or read a book where a character is bored: Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin: p37: "...all unconscious of what this ennui meant, I wearied of the motion..."

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone or a book with an annoying character: Tess and Jimmy in Flashpoint by Suzanne Brockmann

15. You care about their interests
❤️ Read a book where a couple does a hobby together or where a character tries doing a new activity.

Is This Love Real?
Duration: February 1, 2022 - July 31,2022

Level 1: 5 - 12 tasks
Level 2: 13 or more.
Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

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TASKS
1. Your feelings don’t fade
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time. (Your interpretation) or when a couple renews their vows.

2. You give them your full attention
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date or has an evening at home without any interruptions.

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams or takes a partner home to meet the family.

4. It’s easy to make plans
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future or read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in FUTURE (2 word minimum).

5. You’re open with each other
❤️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in TRUST or where a character tells someone something personal about themselves.

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive or when a character turns down a booty call.

7. Even chores are super fun
❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping or read a book where a character does chores.

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
❤️ Read a book tagged holidays or where a couple does an activity with friends or family.

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project or read a book tagged chemistry.

10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
❤️ Read a book where a character plays a game or where two people are connected. (Your interpretation).

11. The sexual attraction is real
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone or read a book tagged as romance.

12. But sex isn't *everything*
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex or read a book where sex caused a problem in a relationship.

13. You want to be together all the time
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together or read a book where a character is bored.

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone or a book with an annoying character.

15. You care about their interests
❤️ Read a book where a couple does a hobby together or where a character tries doing a new activity.

Is This Love Real?
Duration 2/1/22 - 7/31/22
Level: 2 (13+ books)
Completed: 60/13+
No page minimum, 50+% read after 1/31, Re-reads are ok, re-post when finished, Each task can be done as many times as you would like.


1. Your feelings don’t fade
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time or when a couple renews their vows.
Stamped Out by Tonya Kappes 3* 2/24 - he's in love with the MC for several decades, before she becomes aware of it
Sanctuary Breached by Lisa Phillips 4* 4/5 - a couple is married and in love for more than ten years & renewed their vows two months prior to the start of this book
Fan the Flames by Katie Ruggle 4* 5/30 - the two MCs were in love to each other for most of their lives (without admitting it)

2. You give them your full attention
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date or has an evening at home without any interruptions.
Confined with the CEO & the Bodyguard: Kelsey by Jordana Pearce 4* 2/20 - set during lockdown so they spend several days without interruptions together
Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin 3* 3/29 - a couples goes on a date
Flame and Fortune by Jana Deleon 5* 4/24 - a couples goes on a date
Henry by Sydney Paige McCutcheon 3* 5/3 - female MC was brought to male MC for protection reasons and they spend many evenings at home without interrruptions

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams or takes a partner home to meet the family.
Forever Lies by Kathleen Brooks 4* 2/7 - Greer takes Sebastian home to meet her family
The Spy by Paulo Coelho no rating: see review 3/2 - MC follows her dreams and goes to Paris
An Unfinished Death by Dee Henderson 3* 3/26 - Ryan follows his dreams and meets his new girlfriend's brother
Swamp Sweets by Jana Deleon 4* 4/23 - Ally follows her dreams and opens a bakery

4. It’s easy to make plans
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future or read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in FUTURE (2 word minimum).
Expired Refuge book 1 in Last Chance County Series Omnibus: Books 1 to 5 by Lisa Phillips 3.5* 2/8 - futuRE
Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb 5* 4/1 - Eve & Roarke talk about future plans
Love at First Bark by Dana Mentink 4* 4/13 - MCs plan for the future

5. You’re open with each other
❤️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in TRUST or where a character tells someone something personal about themselves.
Sanctuary Hidden by Lisa Phillips book 3 in Team Love on the Run Box-Set #1 4* 2/1 - both MCs talk about personal issues
Carpe Diem, Illinois by Kristin A. Oakley 4* 3/28 - several characters talk about personal issues with someone they met recently
Murder in the Rose Garden by Tabitha Tate 2* 5/13 - TrusT
Fading Shadows by Kathleen Brooks 5* 5/8 - almost immediatly they speak about personal things

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive or when a character turns down a booty call.
Divorced, Desperate and Daring by Christie Craig 3* 3/9 - he turns down several booty calls
No Weddings by Kat Bastion & Stone Bastion 5* 5/4 - MCs decide to be exclusive

7. Even chores are super fun
❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping or read a book where a character does chores.
My Sister's Grave by Robert Dugoni 5* 2/16 - Dan cooks, Tracy cleans afterwards
New York to Dallas by J.D. Robb 4* 3/20 - Summerset manages the household, Eve entertains guests (a chore to her)
Sanctuary Deceived by Lisa Phillips 3* 4/13 - Gemma talks with her father while grocery shopping (view spoiler)[without being aware he's her father (hide spoiler)]
Trapped in a Hall of Mirrors: How the Luckiest Man in the World Became a Spy by Michael Connick 4* 4/21 - characters go grocery shopping
Sign Off by Patricia McLinn 4* 5/1 - MC goes grocery shopping
Romance on the River by Mary Ellis 3* 5/10 - after the death of her parents the female MC does all the chores on the farm by herself

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
❤️ Read a book tagged holidays or where a couple does an activity with friends or family.
The Power of Persistent Prayer: Praying With Greater Purpose and Passion by Cindy Jacobs 5* 2/28 - several references to family activities
A Sanctuary Christmas Tale by Lisa Phillips 3* 4/6 - Christmas romance
The Healer's Apprentice book 1 in Fairy Tale Romance Collection by Melanie Dickerson 3* 4/19 - two couples (friends) go to a holiday celebration on the market place

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project or read a book tagged chemistry.
Kate's Innocence by Sarah Holman 4* 3/4 - she volunteers to help the FBI with their investigation
Lip Lock Love by Krista Sandor 5* 3/5 - too new for more than basic taggs, though most of the reviews mention the strong chemistry between the two MCs (alt. fits #11 - both tasks)
Komisch, alles chemisch!=Chemistry for Breakfast: The Amazing Science of Everyday Life by Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim 4* 4/20 - Chemistry MPG

10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
❤️ Read a book where a character plays a game or where two people are connected. (Your interpretation).
Duma i uprzedzenie=Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 5* 3/4 - several evenings spent playing card games
One Love - Two Hearts - Three Stories: A Pride & Prejudice Anthology: The Library, Married!, Ramsgate by J. Dawn King 4* 3/15 - two people are connected
Murder In Half Moon Bay by Nancy Jill Thames 0* 4/8 - interconnected characters
Granny Goes Hollywood by Harper Lin 4* 4/13 - interconnected characters
In Her Sights by Robin Perini 3* 5/9 - despite their differenced and tries to stay separated their connection to each other stayed between them
Frame 232 by Wil Mara 4* 5/26 - most of the vital characters are connected (directly or indirectly) by a conspiracy
Solo=Solo by Jack Higgins 3* 5/29 - the vital characters are connected by a death and the two MCs (view spoiler)[by a woman they're atracted to (hide spoiler)]

11. The sexual attraction is real
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone or read a book tagged as romance.
Calculated Deception by K.T. Lee 5* 2/26 - romantic suspense with two characters attracted to each other
Marie Curie: Ein Licht im Dunkeln=Marie Curie: A Quest for Light by Frances Andreasen Østerfelt, Anja C. Andersen & Anna Blaszczyk 3* 3/10 - she's attracted to three men in the course of her life
Curie & die Radioaktivität=Curie and Radioactivity by Paul Strathern 3* 3/16 - she's attracted to three men in the course of her life
Beguiled by Deeanne Gist & J. Mark Bertrand 3* 3/18 - romantic suspense with two men attracted to the same woman
Mr. Darcy Takes a Potion by Kate Treely 1* 3/24 - romance with two characters attracted to each other

12. But sex isn't *everything*
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex or read a book where sex caused a problem in a relationship.
I, Spy? by Kate Johnson 3* 4/3 - sex causes problems in a relationship
John F. Kennedy: A Life From Beginning to End by Hourly History 4* 4/15 - JFK's infidelity caused problems in his marriage
Assassin Next Door by Eve Langlais 5* 4/27 - she makes him wait for sex

13. You want to be together all the time
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together or read a book where a character is bored.
Diamonds Aren't Forever by Connie Shelton 3* 2/20 - the perp is bored several times
Louisiana Longshot by Jana Deleon 5* 3/23 - the one day there was no emergency Fortune got bored within 30 minutes after waking up :-D
Pride and Persistence by Jeanna Ellsworth 4* 4/10 - characters spend most of their days together
Starlet by Fiona Davenport & Alexa Riley 4* 4/14 - from the moment they meet, the MCs are constantly together
Touch My Tears: Tales from the Trail of Tears by Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer and 11 other authors 4* 5/27 - several groups of Chickchaw travel to a new home from Mississippi to Indian Teritory, today's Oklahoma (=spend several months their entire time together)

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone or a book with an annoying character.
Die Zeuginnen=The Testaments by Margaret Atwood 5* 2/19 - all three main characters have at least one fight with someone
Tearful Surrender Joyful Release: Journey from Brokenness to Breakthrough by Marquita E. Batchelor 5* 3/5 - MC describes a few fights in her life
It Started with a Kiss: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Beth Wood 4* 4/11 - Katherine de Bourg is very annoing and her nephew has a big fight with her
The Modeen Factor book 1 in The Jo Modeen Box Set: Books 1-3 by Frank H. Jordan 4* 5/28 - fight scenes (action novel :-D)
Hold Your Breath by Katie Ruggle 3* 5/7 - the MC fight almost constantly

15. You care about their interests
❤️ Read a book where a couple does a hobby together or where a character tries doing a new activity.
Kate's Capitol by Sarah Holman 3* 3/6 - spoiler regarding book 1 in series: MC tries new activities (view spoiler)[(a chemistry engineering student/military vet training to become explosions specialist for military - placed into witness protection after her University was bombed) starts two entirely new jobs at the same time, her real one (FBI agent) and her 'cover' job (as intern for a politician) and makes friends for the very first time in her life (hide spoiler)]
A Night for Us by Carrie Ann Ryan 3* 4/4 - the Wilde brothers decide to go together new ways with their lives
Riding The Cowboy Brothers by Sierra Wyatt 3* 4/5 - in all 5 short stories the characters try something new
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I would love to join please! Thank you!

Level 1: 5 - 12 tasks
Level 2: 13 or more.
Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

Timeframe: February 1st-August 1st

TASKS 12/13

1. Your feelings don’t fade
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time. (Your interpretation) or when a couple renews their vows.

2. You give them your full attention
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date or has an evening at home without any interruptions.
✔️Goes on a date: Two Can Keep a Secret- finished 6/10

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams or takes a partner home to meet the family.
✔️Follows their dreams: Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution.- finished 4/30

4. It’s easy to make plans
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future or read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in FUTURE (2 word minimum).
✔️ Plans for the future: Bumpin': The Modern Guide to Pregnancy: Navigating the Wild, Weird, and Wonderful Journey From Conception Through Birth and Beyond: finished 5/22

5. You’re open with each other
❤️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in TRUST or where a character tells someone something personal about themselves.
✔️ Something personal: Dare to Lead- finished 2/10
✔️ Author's Initials in TRUST: Home Before Dark- finished 5/4

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive or when a character turns down a booty call.
✔️ Decides to be exclusive: Akata Warrior- finished 6/4

7. Even chores are super fun.
❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping or read a book where a character does chores.
✔️ Chores: The Lincoln Highway - finished 2/6

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
❤️ Read a book tagged holidays or where a couple does an activity with friends or family.

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project or read a book tagged chemistry.

10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
❤️ Read a book where a character plays a game or where two people are connected. (Your interpretation)
✔️Plays a game: The Hawthorne Legacy - finished 4/7

11. The sexual attraction is real
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone or read a book tagged as romance.
✔️ Tagged as romance Malibu Rising- finished 3/14

12. But sex isn't *everything*
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex or read a book where sex caused a problem in a relationship.

13. You want to be together all the time
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together or read a book where a character is bored.
✔️ Where a character is bored- Coraline- finished 5/2

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone or a book with an annoying character.
✔️ Annoying character: The Night Burns Bright- finished 4/9

15. You care about their interests
❤️ Read a book where a couple does a hobby together or where a character tries doing a new activity.
✔️ New activity: Nine Perfect Strangers- finished 2/24

Level 2: 13 or more
Read: 15

1. Your feelings don’t fade
So basically, if you've been feeling this way about your special person for a long time, it's definitely possible that you're in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time.
A Fatal Grace, Louise Penny ★★★★ 2/6

2. You give them your full attention
If you love somebody, odds are you give them your undivided attention. You shouldn't find it hard to stay in the conversation or keep eye contact.
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date or has an evening at home without any interruptions.
Chasing Rhodes, Anne Jolin ★★★ 2/22

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
It's easy to brush aside the deeper stuff when you've only got a crush on that certain someone but when you’re interested in knowing what makes them tick, their dreams and passions, their background, family, and upbringing then you are in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams or takes a partner home to meet the family.
Sweet Texas Fire, Nicole Flockton ★★★ 2/1

4. It’s easy to make plans
If you're in love with somebody, thinking about a future with them comes naturally. They become inextricably involved in your life whether you mean for them to be or not.
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future
Fatal Chaos, Marie Force ★★★★★ 2/16

5. You’re open with each other
Trust is the foundation of every relationship. If you find yourself opening up with this person and sharing more parts of yourself than you normally would, it's a sign that you might be in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character tells someone something personal about themselves.
A Christmas Blizzard: A Novel, Garrison Keillor ★★ 2/17

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
Being in love means you may lose interest in dating other people. If your other former 'backup' crushes less alluring then you are in love.
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive
Tanner's Promise, Kaylie Newell ★★★★ 2/12

7. Even chores are super fun
You know how things like grocery shopping or stopping for gas are super interesting when you're with your special one? Yeah, well, that's a sign of being in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping
Separate Beds, LaVyrle Spencer ★★★ 2/19

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
If you've been dying to introduce this person to your family, it's clear that you've got more than just a little crush. Feeling comfortable having them around your parents, family members, and friends is seriously a major step, especially if you're keen on inviting them to holidays.
❤️ Read a book tagged holidays or where a couple does an activity with friends or family.
Luke's Gift, Kaylie Newell ★★★★ 2/18

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
If you're interested in helping with everyday life situations like obliging a request for feedback on their resume or partnering up on a volunteer project together, then you're clearly connecting beyond the realm of just chemistry. So while that initial spark is important, you want to be more involved, too.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project Invincible, Diana Palmer ★★★ 2/24

10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
When you are crushing the relationship tends to be more about playing 'hard to get' or playing games. and less about a real connection. Totally done with the games? Then you might just be in love.
❤️ Read a book where two people are connected.
Entwined with You, Sylvia Day ★★★★ 2/10

11. The sexual attraction is real
Obviously, you're going to be attracted to your soul mate. Sexual connection is important in any long-term relationship, as it’s a vehicle for a powerful kind of intimacy. Of course you're always going to have off periods that impact your sex drive, but in general, you'll always be attracted to each other if you're in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone or read a book tagged as romance.
Judd's Vow, Kaylie Newell ★★★ 2/21

12. But sex isn't *everything*
It's also a sign of love if you've waited to get physical. For many people, waiting to have sex is an important way to get to know a partner without the added dynamics that sex can often bring, Sex can confuse emotions and introducing it too early can harm the potential for intimacy. So if you've waited to have sex, maybe it's a sign that you're more invested in the deeper stuff.
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex or read a book where sex caused a problem in a relationship.
Strangers in Death, J.D. Robb ★★★★ 2/3

13. You want to be together all the time
Generally speaking, you should want to be around the person you're in love with. You want to be with them more and get to know them better. Crushes fade and you may get bored after spending time with the same person, but with love, you're never disinterested.
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together or read a book where a character is bored - Eve and Peabody or Roarke
Salvation in Death, J.D. Robb ★★★★ 2/20

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
Crushes are typically an idealistic perception of a person, not how they are IRL. Love gets real, and that means there will be some tough times, too. Your partner might annoy you. You might annoy your partner. But you'll make it through.
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone or a book with an annoying character. - both
Mystery Man, Kristen Ashley ★★★★ 2/8

15. You care about their interests
Picture this: You've never tried surfing, but your partner is a huge fan, so naturally you've agreed to give it a shot. If you're learning about their interests even though it may not necessarily pertain to you, then you may be in love.
❤️ Read a book where a couple does a hobby together or where a character tries doing a new activity. - gardening
Recipe for a Perfect Wife, Karma Brown ★★★★ 2/15


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Welcome Julia, Dita, Agnieszka, Tara and Tammie.

Is This Love Real?
February 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022

Level 1: 5 - 12 tasks
Level 2: 13 or more.

*Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

15/13+ Tasks Completed

1. Your feelings don’t fade
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time. (Your interpretation) or when a couple renews their vows.
The Secrets of a Scoundrel by Mindy Burbidge Strunk (2/6/22) - love a long time
The Gentleman's Quest by Camille Elliot (2/17/22) - love a long time

2. You give them your full attention
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date or has an evening at home without any interruptions.

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams or takes a partner home to meet the family.
Just His Boss by Donna Jeffries (2/3/22) - meet the family
Silver Dollar Duke by Sally Britton (2/16/22) - follows dreams

4. It’s easy to make plans
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future or read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in FUTURE (2 word minimum).

5. You’re open with each other
❤️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in TRUST or where a character tells someone something personal about themselves.
Just His Assistant by Donna Jeffries (2/4/22) - something personal
The Barefoot Groom by Taylor Hart (2/7/22) - something personal

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive or when a character turns down a booty call.

7. Even chores are super fun
❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping or read a book where a character does chores.
One Silent Night by Jennifer Youngblood (2/20/22) - grocery shopping

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
❤️ Read a book tagged holidays or where a couple does an activity with friends or family.

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project or read a book tagged chemistry.
The Princess Search by Melanie Cellier (2/11/22) - volunteers

10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
❤️ Read a book where a character plays a game or where two people are connected. (Your interpretation).
Until Vienna by Heather B. Moore (2/18/22) - plays a game

11. The sexual attraction is real
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone or read a book tagged as romance.
Billionaire Ghost Tour by Stephanie Fowers (2/8/22) - character attracted
Becoming Lady Lockwood by Jennifer Moore (2/20/22) - romance

12. But sex isn't *everything*
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex or read a book where sex caused a problem in a relationship.

13. You want to be together all the time
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together or read a book where a character is bored.
The Princess Game by Melanie Cellier (2/5/22) - bored

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone or a book with an annoying character.
Her Billionaire's Murder Mystery by Stephanie Fowers (2/10/22) - fights

15. You care about their interests
❤️ Read a book where a couple does a hobby together or where a character tries doing a new activity.
Just His Secretary by Donna Jeffries (2/1/22) - new activity
Wrong Train to Paris by Jennifer Moore (2/12/22) - new activity

Duration Six months from your start date.

Level 2: 13 or more.

Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

15/15 - FINISHED!

TASKS

1. Your feelings don’t fade
Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time.
Fused in Fire - 17/02/2022

2. You give them your full attention
Read a book where a couple has an evening at home without any interruptions.
Barbarian's Redemption - 10/04/2022

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
Read a book where a character follows their dreams.
Kindling the Moon - 04/04/2022

4. It’s easy to make plans
Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in FUTURE (2 word minimum).
I Wanna Text You Up - 15/03/2022

5. You’re open with each other
Read a book where a character tells someone something personal about themselves.
O Colecionador de Ossos - 05/02/2022

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
Read a book where a character turns down a booty call.
London's Perfect Scoundrel - 19/03/2022

7. Even chores are super fun
Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping.
Single White Vampire - 12/03/2022

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
Read a book where a couple does an activity with friends or family.
Um acordo com o cowboy indecente - 08/04/2022

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
Read a book where a character volunteers for a project.
Attack on Titan Vol. 23 - 12/05/2022

10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
Read a book where two people are connected. (Your interpretation).
Madness of the Horde King - 18/02/2022

11. The sexual attraction is real
Read a book tagged as romance.
Finna - 05/02/2022

12. But sex isn't *everything*
Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex.
Gilded - 17/02/2022

13. You want to be together all the time
Read a book where two characters are always together.
Hunting Season - 15/02/2022

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
Read a book where a character fights with someone.
All Systems Red - 14/02/2022

15. You care about their interests
Read a book where a couple does a hobby together.
Blood Bound - 13/04/2022

Duration Six months from your start date.
2/1 to 7/31

Level 2: 13 or more. DONE!
Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

Read 15 books

TASKS

1. Your feelings don’t fade
So basically, if you've been feeling this way about your special person for a long time, it's definitely possible that you're in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time. (Your interpretation)
Strength in the Storm (Johns Mill Amish Romance #2) by Laurel Blount 2/17/22 5stars (Sam has loved Emma and only Emma since he was a child and thought they would marry but...)

2. You give them your full attention
If you love somebody, odds are you give them your undivided attention. You shouldn't find it hard to stay in the conversation or keep eye contact.
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date
The Desert Flowers - Willow (The Desert Sage Inn #3) by Judith S. Keim 2/5/22 5stars (Willow and Craig; Willow and Trace)

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
It's easy to brush aside the deeper stuff when you've only got a crush on that certain someone but when you’re interested in knowing what makes them tick, their dreams and passions, their background, family, and upbringing then you are in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams
Stabbed in the Tart (The HSP Mysteries #2) by Carol E. Ayer 2/11/22 4stars (Kayla owning a home bakery; her dad begins to paint)

4. It’s easy to make plans
If you're in love with somebody, thinking about a future with them comes naturally. They become inextricably involved in your life whether you mean for them to be or not.
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future
Faith for the Future (The Yoder Family Saga Book Three) by Sylvia Price 2/25/22 4stars (Megan and Jacob)

5. You’re open with each other
Trust is the foundation of every relationship. If you find yourself opening up with this person and sharing more parts of yourself than you normally would, it's a sign that you might be in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character tells someone something personal about themselves.
A Path for Tomorrow (The Yoder Family Saga Book Two) by Sylvia Price 2/4/22 4.5stars (Josephine when she and Matthew start to know each other)

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
Being in love means you may lose interest in dating other people. If your other former 'backup' crushes less alluring then you are in love.
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive
The Secret Love Letters of Olivia Moretti by Jennifer Probst 2/19/22 5stars (Dev and Hawke; Bailey and Will)

7. Even chores are super fun
You know how things like grocery shopping or stopping for gas are super interesting when you're with your special one? Yeah, well, that's a sign of being in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character does chores.
The Vegas Accident: An Age Gap Surprise Pregnancy Romance (Forbidden Temptations) by Sofia T Summers 2/3/22 4stars (cooks, does dishes, gardens; collects honey)

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
If you've been dying to introduce this person to your family, it's clear that you've got more than just a little crush. Feeling comfortable having them around your parents, family members, and friends is seriously a major step, especially if you're keen on inviting them to holidays.
❤️ Read a book where a couple does an activity with friends or family.
Secrets of Their Past: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Wander Canyon #5) by Allie Pleiter 2/9/22 4.5stars (Tessa and Neal go to church BBQ; Tessa's son spends vacation time with his dad)

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
If you're interested in helping with everyday life situations like obliging a request for feedback on their resume or partnering up on a volunteer project together, then you're clearly connecting beyond the realm of just chemistry. So while that initial spark is important, you want to be more involved, too.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project
Love & Saffron: A Novel of Friendship, Food, and Love by Kim Fay 2/7/22 4stars (Imogen volunteers to help save Pike's Place Market in Seattle)

10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
When you are crushing the relationship tends to be more about playing 'hard to get' or playing games. and less about a real connection. Totally done with the games? Then you might just be in love.
❤️ Read a book where two people are connected. (Your interpretation).
The Pine Barrens Stratagem: From the Case Files of Steve Rockfish by Ken Harris 2/23/22 5stars (Rockfish and McGee - solving crimes; running from the bad guys; staying out of sight)

11. The sexual attraction is real
Obviously, you're going to be attracted to your soul mate. Sexual connection is important in any long-term relationship, as it’s a vehicle for a powerful kind of intimacy. Of course you're always going to have off periods that impact your sex drive, but in general, you'll always be attracted to each other if you're in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone
Letters to Bizzy by John M. Tabor 2/6/22 4stars (Robert to Dorothy when she vacations in NC)

12. But sex isn't *everything*
It's also a sign of love if you've waited to get physical. For many people, waiting to have sex is an important way to get to know a partner without the added dynamics that sex can often bring, Sex can confuse emotions and introducing it too early can harm the potential for intimacy. So if you've waited to have sex, maybe it's a sign that you're more invested in the deeper stuff.
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex or read a book where sex caused a problem in a relationship.
A Winter Wonderland: A Holiday Romance Novella (Seasons of Love Book 1) by Rebecca Hunter 2/26/22 4stars

13. You want to be together all the time
Generally speaking, you should want to be around the person you're in love with. You want to be with them more and get to know them better. Crushes fade and you may get bored after spending time with the same person, but with love, you're never disinterested.
❤️ Read a book where a character is bored.
Under Umbrellas (New Hope #1) by Emma Nichols 2/26/22 4stars (Marti while house is being renovated and she's told to stay away so they can get the work done faster)

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
Crushes are typically an idealistic perception of a person, not how they are IRL. Love gets real, and that means there will be some tough times, too. Your partner might annoy you. You might annoy your partner. But you'll make it through.
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig 2/15/22 4stars (Nora with husband, Dan)

15. You care about their interests
Picture this: You've never tried surfing, but your partner is a huge fan, so naturally you've agreed to give it a shot. If you're learning about their interests even though it may not necessarily pertain to you, then you may be in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character tries doing a new activity.
The Earl's Inconvenient Houseguest (A Very Village Scandal Book 1) by Virginia Heath 2/21/22 4.5stars (Archie gets a dog/attends the village assembly and dances; Rafe attends the village assembly)

Welcome Shash, Ana and JoAnne

Is This Love Real?
Duration: 2/2/22 - 8/1/22
Level 2: 13 or more.

Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

TASKS
1. Your feelings don’t fade
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time. (Your interpretation) or when a couple renews their vows.
Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto 2/26

2. You give them your full attention
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date or has an evening at home without any interruptions.
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood 3/2

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams or takes a partner home to meet the family.
The Family You Make by Jill Shalvis 2/2

4. It’s easy to make plans
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future or read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in FUTURE (2 word minimum).

5. You’re open with each other
❤️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in TRUST or where a character tells someone something personal about themselves.
The Cottages on Silver Beach by RaeAnne Thayne 2/18

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive or when a character turns down a booty call.
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang 2/11

7. Even chores are super fun
❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping or read a book where a character does chores.

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
❤️ Read a book tagged holidays or where a couple does an activity with friends or family.
The Valentine Inn by Jennifer Peel 2/19
On a Night Like This by Lindsey Kelk 2/21

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project or read a book tagged chemistry.

10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
❤️ Read a book where a character plays a game or where two people are connected. (Your interpretation).

11. The sexual attraction is real
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone or read a book tagged as romance.
The Sweetheart Deal by Miranda Liasson 2/3
Inconvenient Attraction by Zuri Day 2/5
Lease on Love by Falon Ballard 3/14
No One But You by Brenda Novak 3/27

12. But sex isn't *everything*
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex or read a book where sex caused a problem in a relationship.

13. You want to be together all the time
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together or read a book where a character is bored.

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone or a book with an annoying character.
Good Girl Complex by Elle Kennedy 2/22

15. You care about their interests
❤️ Read a book where a couple does a hobby together or where a character tries doing a new activity.
Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert 2/27

Welcome Amanda A.

Is This Love Real?
Duration 2/01/22 - 7/31/22 FINISHED
Read: 15/13+

Level 2: 13 or more.

TASKS
1. Your feelings don’t fade
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time. Lucky in Love - Carolyn Brown 2/14/22

2. You give them your full attention
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date. Dirty Little Secrets - Liliana Hart 3/10/22

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams. The Fulcrum - J.C. Ryan 3/30/22

4. It’s easy to make plans
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future. Oopsie Daisy - Iris Morland 2/24/22

5. You’re open with each other
❤️ Read a book where a character tells someone something personal about themselves. A Secondhand Life - Pamela Crane 2/2/22

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive. Sixteen Scandals - Sophie Jordan 2/23/22

7. Even chores are super fun
❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping. The Devil's Crown: Part 1 - Monica James 3/18/22

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
❤️ Read a book tagged holidays. Restoring Christmas - Cynthia Ruchti 4/13/22

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project. Back to You - Kimberly Kincaid 3/16/22

10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
❤️ Read a book where two people are connected. (Your interpretation). The Black Sisterhood Files - Kristina Naydonova 2/8/21

11. The sexual attraction is real
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone. Qualify - Vera Nazarian 2/11/22

12. But sex isn't *everything*
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex. Mating Cycle - T.A. Grey 2/23/22

13. You want to be together all the time
❤️ Read a book where a character is bored. Spoken Bones - N.C. Lewis 3/9/22

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone. Homecoming - Scott Langrel 2/9/21

15. You care about their interests
❤️ Read a book where a character tries doing a new activity. {Sailing} Jasmine Sea - Phillipa Nefri Clark 2/28/22

Finished! :)

Is This Love Real?
February 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022

Level 2: 13 or more.

*Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

15/13+ Tasks Completed

1. Your feelings don’t fade
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time. (Your interpretation) or when a couple renews their vows.
The Secrets of a Scoundrel by Mindy Burbidge Strunk (2/6/22) - love a long time
The Gentleman's Quest by Camille Elliot (2/17/22) - love a long time

2. You give them your full attention
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date or has an evening at home without any interruptions.

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams or takes a partner home to meet the family.
Just His Boss by Donna Jeffries (2/3/22) - meet the family
Silver Dollar Duke by Sally Britton (2/16/22) - follows dreams

4. It’s easy to make plans
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future or read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in FUTURE (2 word minimum).

5. You’re open with each other
❤️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in TRUST or where a character tells someone something personal about themselves.
Just His Assistant by Donna Jeffries (2/4/22) - something personal
The Barefoot Groom by Taylor Hart (2/7/22) - something personal

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive or when a character turns down a booty call.

7. Even chores are super fun
❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping or read a book where a character does chores.
One Silent Night by Jennifer Youngblood (2/20/22) - grocery shopping

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
❤️ Read a book tagged holidays or where a couple does an activity with friends or family.

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project or read a book tagged chemistry.
The Princess Search by Melanie Cellier (2/11/22) - volunteers

10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
❤️ Read a book where a character plays a game or where two people are connected. (Your interpretation).
Until Vienna by Heather B. Moore (2/18/22) - plays a game

11. The sexual attraction is real
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone or read a book tagged as romance.
Billionaire Ghost Tour by Stephanie Fowers (2/8/22) - character attracted
Becoming Lady Lockwood by Jennifer Moore (2/20/22) - romance

12. But sex isn't *everything*
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex or read a book where sex caused a problem in a relationship.

13. You want to be together all the time
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together or read a book where a character is bored.
The Princess Game by Melanie Cellier (2/5/22) - bored

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone or a book with an annoying character.
Her Billionaire's Murder Mystery by Stephanie Fowers (2/10/22) - fights

15. You care about their interests
❤️ Read a book where a couple does a hobby together or where a character tries doing a new activity.
Just His Secretary by Donna Jeffries (2/1/22) - new activity
Wrong Train to Paris by Jennifer Moore (2/12/22) - new activity

Welcome Chelsea and Well done Shash

Completed
Level 2: 13 or more
Read: 15

1. Your feelings don’t fade
So basically, if you've been feeling this way about your special person for a long time, it's definitely possible that you're in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time.
A Fatal Grace, Louise Penny ★★★★ 2/6

2. You give them your full attention
If you love somebody, odds are you give them your undivided attention. You shouldn't find it hard to stay in the conversation or keep eye contact.
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date or has an evening at home without any interruptions.
Chasing Rhodes, Anne Jolin ★★★ 2/22

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
It's easy to brush aside the deeper stuff when you've only got a crush on that certain someone but when you’re interested in knowing what makes them tick, their dreams and passions, their background, family, and upbringing then you are in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams or takes a partner home to meet the family.
Sweet Texas Fire, Nicole Flockton ★★★ 2/1

4. It’s easy to make plans
If you're in love with somebody, thinking about a future with them comes naturally. They become inextricably involved in your life whether you mean for them to be or not.
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future
Fatal Chaos, Marie Force ★★★★★ 2/16

5. You’re open with each other
Trust is the foundation of every relationship. If you find yourself opening up with this person and sharing more parts of yourself than you normally would, it's a sign that you might be in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character tells someone something personal about themselves.
A Christmas Blizzard: A Novel, Garrison Keillor ★★ 2/17

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
Being in love means you may lose interest in dating other people. If your other former 'backup' crushes less alluring then you are in love.
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive
Tanner's Promise, Kaylie Newell ★★★★ 2/12

7. Even chores are super fun
You know how things like grocery shopping or stopping for gas are super interesting when you're with your special one? Yeah, well, that's a sign of being in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping
Separate Beds, LaVyrle Spencer ★★★ 2/19

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
If you've been dying to introduce this person to your family, it's clear that you've got more than just a little crush. Feeling comfortable having them around your parents, family members, and friends is seriously a major step, especially if you're keen on inviting them to holidays.
❤️ Read a book tagged holidays or where a couple does an activity with friends or family.
Luke's Gift, Kaylie Newell ★★★★ 2/18

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
If you're interested in helping with everyday life situations like obliging a request for feedback on their resume or partnering up on a volunteer project together, then you're clearly connecting beyond the realm of just chemistry. So while that initial spark is important, you want to be more involved, too.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project Invincible, Diana Palmer ★★★ 2/24

10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
When you are crushing the relationship tends to be more about playing 'hard to get' or playing games. and less about a real connection. Totally done with the games? Then you might just be in love.
❤️ Read a book where two people are connected.
Entwined with You, Sylvia Day ★★★★ 2/10

11. The sexual attraction is real
Obviously, you're going to be attracted to your soul mate. Sexual connection is important in any long-term relationship, as it’s a vehicle for a powerful kind of intimacy. Of course you're always going to have off periods that impact your sex drive, but in general, you'll always be attracted to each other if you're in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone or read a book tagged as romance.
Judd's Vow, Kaylie Newell ★★★ 2/21

12. But sex isn't *everything*
It's also a sign of love if you've waited to get physical. For many people, waiting to have sex is an important way to get to know a partner without the added dynamics that sex can often bring, Sex can confuse emotions and introducing it too early can harm the potential for intimacy. So if you've waited to have sex, maybe it's a sign that you're more invested in the deeper stuff.
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex or read a book where sex caused a problem in a relationship.
Strangers in Death, J.D. Robb ★★★★ 2/3

13. You want to be together all the time
Generally speaking, you should want to be around the person you're in love with. You want to be with them more and get to know them better. Crushes fade and you may get bored after spending time with the same person, but with love, you're never disinterested.
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together or read a book where a character is bored - Eve and Peabody or Roarke
Salvation in Death, J.D. Robb ★★★★ 2/20

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
Crushes are typically an idealistic perception of a person, not how they are IRL. Love gets real, and that means there will be some tough times, too. Your partner might annoy you. You might annoy your partner. But you'll make it through.
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone or a book with an annoying character. - both
Mystery Man, Kristen Ashley ★★★★ 2/8

15. You care about their interests
Picture this: You've never tried surfing, but your partner is a huge fan, so naturally you've agreed to give it a shot. If you're learning about their interests even though it may not necessarily pertain to you, then you may be in love.
❤️ Read a book where a couple does a hobby together or where a character tries doing a new activity. - gardening
Recipe for a Perfect Wife, Karma Brown ★★★★ 2/15

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Congrats Tammie

Done on post #27

Duration Six months from your start date.
2/1 to 7/31

Level 2: 13 or more. DONE!
Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

Read 15 books

TASKS

1. Your feelings don’t fade
So basically, if you've been feeling this way about your special person for a long time, it's definitely possible that you're in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time. (Your interpretation)
Strength in the Storm (Johns Mill Amish Romance #2) by Laurel Blount 2/17/22 5stars (Sam has loved Emma and only Emma since he was a child and thought they would marry but...)

2. You give them your full attention
If you love somebody, odds are you give them your undivided attention. You shouldn't find it hard to stay in the conversation or keep eye contact.
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date
The Desert Flowers - Willow (The Desert Sage Inn #3) by Judith S. Keim 2/5/22 5stars (Willow and Craig; Willow and Trace)

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
It's easy to brush aside the deeper stuff when you've only got a crush on that certain someone but when you’re interested in knowing what makes them tick, their dreams and passions, their background, family, and upbringing then you are in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams
Stabbed in the Tart (The HSP Mysteries #2) by Carol E. Ayer 2/11/22 4stars (Kayla owning a home bakery; her dad begins to paint)

4. It’s easy to make plans
If you're in love with somebody, thinking about a future with them comes naturally. They become inextricably involved in your life whether you mean for them to be or not.
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future
Faith for the Future (The Yoder Family Saga Book Three) by Sylvia Price 2/25/22 4stars (Megan and Jacob)

5. You’re open with each other
Trust is the foundation of every relationship. If you find yourself opening up with this person and sharing more parts of yourself than you normally would, it's a sign that you might be in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character tells someone something personal about themselves.
A Path for Tomorrow (The Yoder Family Saga Book Two) by Sylvia Price 2/4/22 4.5stars (Josephine when she and Matthew start to know each other)

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
Being in love means you may lose interest in dating other people. If your other former 'backup' crushes less alluring then you are in love.
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive
The Secret Love Letters of Olivia Moretti by Jennifer Probst 2/19/22 5stars (Dev and Hawke; Bailey and Will)

7. Even chores are super fun
You know how things like grocery shopping or stopping for gas are super interesting when you're with your special one? Yeah, well, that's a sign of being in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character does chores.
The Vegas Accident: An Age Gap Surprise Pregnancy Romance (Forbidden Temptations) by Sofia T Summers 2/3/22 4stars (cooks, does dishes, gardens; collects honey)

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
If you've been dying to introduce this person to your family, it's clear that you've got more than just a little crush. Feeling comfortable having them around your parents, family members, and friends is seriously a major step, especially if you're keen on inviting them to holidays.
❤️ Read a book where a couple does an activity with friends or family.
Secrets of Their Past: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Wander Canyon #5) by Allie Pleiter 2/9/22 4.5stars (Tessa and Neal go to church BBQ; Tessa's son spends vacation time with his dad)

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
If you're interested in helping with everyday life situations like obliging a request for feedback on their resume or partnering up on a volunteer project together, then you're clearly connecting beyond the realm of just chemistry. So while that initial spark is important, you want to be more involved, too.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project
Love & Saffron: A Novel of Friendship, Food, and Love by Kim Fay 2/7/22 4stars (Imogen volunteers to help save Pike's Place Market in Seattle)

10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
When you are crushing the relationship tends to be more about playing 'hard to get' or playing games. and less about a real connection. Totally done with the games? Then you might just be in love.
❤️ Read a book where two people are connected. (Your interpretation).
The Pine Barrens Stratagem: From the Case Files of Steve Rockfish by Ken Harris 2/23/22 5stars (Rockfish and McGee - solving crimes; running from the bad guys; staying out of sight)

11. The sexual attraction is real
Obviously, you're going to be attracted to your soul mate. Sexual connection is important in any long-term relationship, as it’s a vehicle for a powerful kind of intimacy. Of course you're always going to have off periods that impact your sex drive, but in general, you'll always be attracted to each other if you're in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone
Letters to Bizzy by John M. Tabor 2/6/22 4stars (Robert to Dorothy when she vacations in NC)

12. But sex isn't *everything*
It's also a sign of love if you've waited to get physical. For many people, waiting to have sex is an important way to get to know a partner without the added dynamics that sex can often bring, Sex can confuse emotions and introducing it too early can harm the potential for intimacy. So if you've waited to have sex, maybe it's a sign that you're more invested in the deeper stuff.
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex or read a book where sex caused a problem in a relationship.
A Winter Wonderland: A Holiday Romance Novella (Seasons of Love Book 1) by Rebecca Hunter 2/26/22 4stars

13. You want to be together all the time
Generally speaking, you should want to be around the person you're in love with. You want to be with them more and get to know them better. Crushes fade and you may get bored after spending time with the same person, but with love, you're never disinterested.
❤️ Read a book where a character is bored.
Under Umbrellas (New Hope #1) by Emma Nichols 2/26/22 4stars (Marti while house is being renovated and she's told to stay away so they can get the work done faster)

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
Crushes are typically an idealistic perception of a person, not how they are IRL. Love gets real, and that means there will be some tough times, too. Your partner might annoy you. You might annoy your partner. But you'll make it through.
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig 2/15/22 4stars (Nora with husband, Dan)

15. You care about their interests
Picture this: You've never tried surfing, but your partner is a huge fan, so naturally you've agreed to give it a shot. If you're learning about their interests even though it may not necessarily pertain to you, then you may be in love.
❤️ Read a book where a character tries doing a new activity.
The Earl's Inconvenient Houseguest (A Very Village Scandal Book 1) by Virginia Heath 2/21/22 4.5stars (Archie gets a dog/attends the village assembly and dances; Rafe attends the village assembly)

Congrats JoAnne

Is This Love Real?
Duration: February 1, 2022-July 31, 2022

Level 2: 13 or more.
Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

14/13+ Completed. Finished

TASKS

1. Your feelings don’t fade
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time. (Your interpretation).
Craving Absolution-Nicole Jacquelyn 2/01/22

2. You give them your full attention
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
Pour Judgment-Heather M. Orgeron 2/02/22

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams.
Riggs-Sawyer Bennett 2/04/22

4. It’s easy to make plans
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future.
Until April-Aurora Rose Reynolds 2/17/22

5. You’re open with each other
❤️ Read a book where a character tells someone something personal about themselves.
Southern Secrets-Natasha Madison 2/02/22

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive.
Indigo Ridge-Devney Perry 2/09/22

7. Even chores are super fun
❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping.
Quarantine and Chill-Kenya Wright 2/10/22

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
❤️ Read a book tagged holidays and where a couple does an activity with friends or family.
She's the One-Kelly Elliott 2/09/22

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project.
Troublemaker-Kayley Loring 2/03/22

10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
❤️ Read a book where two people are connected. (Your interpretation).
Fallen-Mia Sheridan 3/03/22

11. The sexual attraction is real
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone and tagged as romance.
Forever Never-Lucy Score 2/13/22

12. But sex isn't *everything*
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex.
Craving Resurrection-Nicole Jacquelyn 2/23/22

13. You want to be together all the time
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together or read a book where a character is bored.

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone.
Second Chance Contract-M. Robinson 2/18/22

15. You care about their interests
❤️ Read a book where a couple does a hobby together.
Cary-Jessica Gadziala 2/26/22

Well Done Frankie

FINISHED
Is This Love Real?
Duration January 26 - March 3, 2022
Read: 14

Level 2: 13 or more.
Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

TASKS
1. Your feelings don’t fade
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time.
Just for Fun Rosalind James 2/13/22

2. You give them your full attention
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
Truly, Madly, Whiskey Melissa Foster 2/18/22

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams.
Driving Whiskey Wild Melissa Foster 2/19/22

4. It’s easy to make plans
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future.
Bad Beat Carolina Mac 2/3/22

5. You’re open with each other
❤️ Read a book where a character tells someone something personal about themselves.
Gansett After Dark Marie Force 2/10/22

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
❤️ Read a book where a character turns down a booty call.
Wild Side Mari Carr 2/9/22

7. Even chores are super fun
❤️ Read a book where a character does chores.
Protecting You Amanda Siegrist 2/11/22

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
❤️ Read a book tagged holidays.
The Color of the Season Julianne MacLean 2/7/22

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project.
Residual Burn Kelly Moran 3/2/22

10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
❤️ Read a book where two people are connected. (Your interpretation).
New Tricks Kelly Moran 3/1/22

11. The sexual attraction is real
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone.
Sweetheart Sarah Mayberry 2/4/22

12. But sex isn't *everything*
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex.
Cowboy L.B. Dunbar 2/5/22

13. You want to be together all the time
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together or read a book where a character is bored.

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone.
Without a Brew Ellie Alexander 2/14/22

15. You care about their interests
❤️ Read a book where a couple does a hobby together.
Break the Ice A.K. Evans 3/3/22

Well done JoAnne.

Finished
Is This Love Real?
February 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022

30/30

Level 2: 13 or more.
Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

TASKS
1. Your feelings don’t fade
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time. Do No Harm by Christina McDonald read 2/17/2022 Emma and Nate are in love. Married for 5 years
when a couple renews their vows. Anne of Windy Poplars by L.M. Montgomery read 3/22/2022 Polly goes to her cousin's 25th silver wedding and they were "Married Again" while Anne stays with Polly's mother

2. You give them your full attention
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date Daisies for Innocence by Bailey Cattrell read 2/18/2022 (view spoiler)[Ritter and Elliana go on a first date at the end of the book (hide spoiler)]
has an evening at home without any interruptions. The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks read 2/25/2022 (view spoiler)[Noah and Allie spend the night together uninterrupted before her mother warns her about her fiance's arrival (hide spoiler)]

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry read 2/15/2022 Captain Woodrow Call is following his dream of moving to another empty land when he does the cattle drive to Montana
takes a partner home to meet the family. Shakespeare's Christmas by Charlaine Harris read 2/9/2022 When Lily finds Jack in her home town, she takes him to meet her family

4. It’s easy to make plans
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future Outlander by Diana Gabaldon read 2/8/22 Jaime and Claire try to decide where to go after Jaime heals in France. They discuss America, Italy and staying in France.
read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in FUTURE (2 word minimum). The Uninvited by William W. Johnstone read 3/19/2022

5. You’re open with each other
❤️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in TRUST Serpentine: The True Story of a Serial Killer's Reign of Terror from Europe to South Asia by Thomas Thompson read 3/11/2022
where a character tells someone something personal about themselves. Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris read 2/2/22 Lily tells Marshall about her kiddnapping and rapes.

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive Shakespeare's Trollop by Charlaine Harris read 2/18/2022 (view spoiler)[Jack and Lily agree they are exclusive (hide spoiler)]
when a character turns down a booty call. Fiji by Lance Morcan and James Morcan read 2/20/2022 (view spoiler)[ Nathan turns down Selaima when she comes to his tent and offers herself to him. (hide spoiler)]

7. Even chores are super fun
❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping Magnetic by Anya J. Cosgrove read 2/21/2022 Page 74 "What are you doing here?"... "Grocery Shopping"
read a book where a character does chores. Shakespeare's Champion by Charlaine Harris read 2/8/22 Lily cleans her own house and gets her new weightlifting gloves at the store.

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
❤️ Read a book tagged holidays Christmas, Criminals, and Campers by Tonya Kappes read 2/5/2022 Holiday > Christmas
where a couple does an activity with friends or family. Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingos by Donna Andrews read 2/20/2022 Meg does the reinactment and faire with Michael and her father with the doctors tent and Michael's mom that organizes the event

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project World Odyssey by Lance Morcan and James Morcan read 2/19/2022 Susannah volunteers to become a missionary with her father
read a book tagged chemistry. The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley read 4/3/2022

10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
❤️ Read a book where a character plays a game Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream by H.G. Bissinger read 2/21/2022 the football games
where two people are connected. (Your interpretation). Forests, Fishing, & Forgery by Tonya Kappes read 2/2/2022 Penelope and Jamison were connected so everyone knew immediately that they were involved.

11. The sexual attraction is real
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz read 2/2/2022 Jack is attracted to Schuyler
read a book tagged as romance. Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding by Rhys Bowen read 2/11/2022

12. But sex isn't *everything*
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex On Her Majesty's Frightfully Secret Service by Rhys Bowen read 2/1/22 Georgiana tells Darcy they can't have their first night together because Belinda needs her with the new baby
read a book where sex caused a problem in a relationship. The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware read 2/2/2022 Rhiannon and Maddie refuse to cooperate with Rowan because their father had affairs with their nannies in the past.

13. You want to be together all the time
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together Nightshade for Warning by Bailey Cattrell read 2/19/2022 Colby and and Larken Meadows are living in a van so they are always together in as they travel.
read a book where a character is bored. Stories We Never Told by Sonja Yoerg read 3/2/2022 When Jacke's father is ill she goes home and is bored and stressed dealling with him failing and having to stall her life.

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone Death Bee Comes Her by Nancy CoCo read 2/13/2022 (view spoiler)[Mildred and Theodore argued because Mildred thought Theodore was having an affair with Agnes (hide spoiler)]
a book with an annoying character. Let Them Eat Pancakes: One Man’s Personal Revolution in the City of Light by Craig Carlson read 2/16/2022 pigeon man

15. You care about their interests
❤️ Read a book where a couple does a hobby together Illumination Night by Alice Hoffman read 2/22/2022 Vonny and Andre go bicycle riding
where a character tries doing a new activity. Lore by Alexandra Bracken read 2/23/2022 Lore and Castor start their training together as warriors when they are young.

Good job Carolyn

Is This Love Real?
Duration Six months from your start date.
Read:

Level 2: 13 or more.
Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

13/13+
FINSIHED

TASKS
7. Even chores are super fun
❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping- The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 6-Kousuke Oono 2/10

11. The sexual attraction is real
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone- Girl on Girl-Brian K. Vaughan 2/10

13. You want to be together all the time
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together- Paper Dolls-Brian K. Vaughan 2/14

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone-
Pawn of Prophecy-David Eddings 2/3
Akira, Vol. 3-Katsuhiro Otomo 2/10
The Far Reaching Tentacles of N'rygoth-Kurtis J. Wiebe 2/12
Claymore, Vol. 16: The Lamentation of the Earth-Norihiro Yagi 2/22
Claymore, Vol. 17: The Claws of Memory-Norihiro Yagi 2/23
Claymore, Vol. 18: The Ashes of Lautrec-Norihiro Yagi 2/23
Claymore, Vol. 19: Phantoms in the Heart-Norihiro Yagi 2/23
Claymore, Vol. 20: Remains of the Dead Claws-Norihiro Yagi 2/23
Claymore, Vol. 21: Corpse of the Witch-Norihiro Yagi 2/24
Claymore, Vol. 22: Claws and Fangs of the Abyss-Norihiro Yagi 2/24

*COMPLETION POST*

Is This Love Real?
Duration 2/01/22 - 7/31/22 FINISHED
Read: 15/13+

Level 2: 13 or more.

TASKS
1. Your feelings don’t fade
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time. Lucky in Love - Carolyn Brown 2/14/22

2. You give them your full attention
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date. Dirty Little Secrets - Liliana Hart 3/10/22

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams. The Fulcrum - J.C. Ryan 3/30/22

4. It’s easy to make plans
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future. Oopsie Daisy - Iris Morland 2/24/22

5. You’re open with each other
❤️ Read a book where a character tells someone something personal about themselves. A Secondhand Life - Pamela Crane 2/2/22

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive. Sixteen Scandals - Sophie Jordan 2/23/22

7. Even chores are super fun
❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping. The Devil's Crown: Part 1 - Monica James 3/18/22

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
❤️ Read a book tagged holidays. Restoring Christmas - Cynthia Ruchti 4/13/22

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project. Back to You - Kimberly Kincaid 3/16/22

10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
❤️ Read a book where two people are connected. (Your interpretation). The Black Sisterhood Files - Kristina Naydonova 2/8/21

11. The sexual attraction is real
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone. Qualify - Vera Nazarian 2/11/22

12. But sex isn't *everything*
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex. Mating Cycle - T.A. Grey 2/23/22

13. You want to be together all the time
❤️ Read a book where a character is bored. Spoken Bones - N.C. Lewis 3/9/22

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone. Homecoming - Scott Langrel 2/9/21

15. You care about their interests
❤️ Read a book where a character tries doing a new activity. {Sailing} Jasmine Sea - Phillipa Nefri Clark 2/28/22

Good job Grace and Chelsea

Is This Love Real?
Duration Six months from your start date.
Read:
Complete 4.19.22

Level 2: 13 or more.
Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

TASKS
1. Your feelings don’t fade
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time. (Doyle and Barbara) or when a couple renews their vows.
Love in the Afternoon. Karen Hawkins. 2.23.22

2. You give them your full attention
❤️ Read a book where a couple goes on a date or has an evening at home without any interruptions.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. V.E. Schwab. 3.10.22

3. You talk about everything when you’re together
❤️ Read a book where a character follows their dreams
Flying Angels. Danielle Steel. 1.28.22

4. It’s easy to make plans
❤️ Read a book where a couple plans for the future
When in Doubt, Add Butter. Beth Harbison. 1.30.22

5. You’re open with each other
❤️ Read a book where a character tells someone something personal about themselves.
Catching Christmas. Terri Blackstock. 2.2.22

6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive
Promise Canyon. Robyn Carr. 2.2.22

7. Even chores are super fun
❤️ Read a book where a character goes grocery shopping
Slightly South of Simple. Kristy Woodson Harvey. 1.31.22

8. You want to introduce them to your family.
❤️ Read a book where a couple does an activity with friends or family. (cookout)
Board Stiff. Elaine Viets. 1.29.22

9. Helping them is a priority for you.
❤️ Read a book where a character volunteers for a project
The Water is Wide. Pat Conroy. 2.1.22

10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
❤️ Read a book where a character plays a game (cards)
The Summer Book. Tove Jansson. 1.29.22

11. The sexual attraction is real
❤️ Read a book where a character is attracted to someone
Under the Whispering Door. T.J. Klune. 1.28.22

12. But sex isn't *everything*
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex or read a book where sex caused a problem in a relationship.
The Harp of Kings. Juliet Marillier. 2.6.22

13. You want to be together all the time
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together
Lab Girl. Hope Jahren. 3.21.22

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
❤️ Read a book where a character fights with someone
The Attic on Queen Street. Karen White. 1.27.22

15. You care about their interests
❤️ Read a book where a character tries doing a new activity.
Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away: A Love Letter to My Family.Ben Utecht. 3.25.22

Well Done Kim

Finished 04/24/22
25/13

Is This Love Real?
Duration Six months from your start date.
Read:

January 29 - July 28, 2022

Level 1: 5 - 12 tasks
Level 2: 13 or more.

Each task can be done as many times as you would like.

Books Read/Tasks Complete: 25

TASKS
🍀💖1. Your feelings don’t fade
❤️ Read a book where a character has been in love for a long time. (Your interpretation) or when a couple renews their vows. 1. Murder Most Fowl - Donna Andrews 02/15/22
2. Body Over Troubled Waters - Denise Swanson 03/30/22 - Wally & Skye


🐣🍀💖2. You give them your full attention
❤️ Read a book (a) where a couple goes on a date or (b) has an evening at home without any interruptions.
1. (a) A Witch For Mr. Winter - Deanna Chase 02/22/22 date
2. (b) Fashion, Rosé & Foul Play - Gemma Halliday 03/14/22
3. (A) Deadly Summer Nights - Vicki Delany 04/07/22 Elizabeth & Jim


🐣💖💖3. You talk about everything when you’re together
❤️ Read a book (a). where a character follows their dreams or (b). takes a partner home to meet the family.
1. A: A Batter of Life and Death - Ellie Alexander 02/25/22
2. A: Up to No Gouda - Linda Reilly 02/28/22
3. A: Murder in a Scottish Shire - Traci Hall 04/10/22


💖4. It’s easy to make plans
❤️ Read a book (a). where a couple plans for the future or (d) read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in FUTURE (2 word minimum).
1. A: A Death Long Overdue - Eva Gates 02/19/22 Lucy & Connor


💖5. You’re open with each other
❤️ (a)Read a book where the author's initials can be found in TRUST or (b)where a character tells someone something personal about themselves.
1. (a) The Girl from Widow Hills - Megan Miranda 02/02/22

1. (b) Statue of Limitations - Kate Collins 03/08/22


📌6. You’ve lost interest in dating others
❤️ Read a book where a couple decides to be exclusive
🐣1. Beating the Wrap - Julie Anne Lindsey 04/21/22


or when a character turns down a booty call.

🍀7. Even chores are super fun
❤️ Read a book where A. a character goes grocery shopping or read a book where B. a character does chores.
1. A. Crochet and Cauldrons - Nancy Warren 03/03/22


💖8. You want to introduce them to your family
🍀❤️ (a)Read a book tagged holidays (b)or where a couple does an activity with friends or family.
1.(a)Jingle all the Slay - Dakota Cassidy 02/11/22
2.(b): Deadly Ever After - Eva Gates 03/24/22


🍀9. Helping them is a priority for you.
❤️ (a.) Read a book where a character volunteers for a project (b.)or read a book tagged chemistry.
1. (a) Cajun Kiss of Death - Ellen Byron 03/17/22 Maggie & the Doucet museum


💖10. There’s no playing ‘hard to get’
❤️ Read a book a. where a character plays a game or b. where two people are connected. (Your interpretation).
1. B. - Meet Your Baker - Ellie Alexander 02/09/22 Jules & Thomas
2. B: Read It and Weep - Jenn McKinlay 04/08/22 Lindsey & Scully
3. No Grater Crime - Maddie Day 04/15/22


💖11. The sexual attraction is real
🐣🐣🍀❤️ Read a book where a character is (a)attracted to someone or (b)read a book tagged as romance.
1. a. Due or Die - Jenn McKinlay 02/05/22 SULLY & LINDSEY
2. A. Book, Line and Sinker - Jenn McKinlay 03/06/22
3. B. Killer Comfort Food - Lynn Cahoon 04/01/22
4. A. A Glimmer of a Clue - Daryl Wood Gerber 04/19/22 Courtney & Brady


12. But sex isn't *everything*
❤️ Read a book where a character makes another wait for sex or read a book where sex caused a problem in a relationship.

13. You want to be together all the time
❤️ Read a book where two characters are always together or read a book where a character is bored.

14. A disagreement doesn’t destroy your ’ship
🍀❤️ Read a book (A) where a character fights with someone or (B) a book with an annoying character.
1. (A) The Rocky Road to Ruin - Meri Allen 03/11/22 Mike & Angelica
2. (A) A Zen for Murder - Leighann Dobbs 04/24/22 Norma & Zoila


15. You care about their interests
❤️ Read a book (A) where a couple does a hobby together or (B)where a character tries doing a new activity.

Congrats Shelly