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February 2023 Monthly Challenge!

1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.


2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Autumn (Fall Season), Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light), Gavin (White Hawk), Theo (Divine Gift).


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

Fun Facts about Sloane-
* Sloane Kennedy was born in Germany but raised in the US
* She currently lives in Wisconsin but says the place where she feels most at home is Seattle
* She began writing MF romance but she found her true passion writing MM romance
* Sloane published her first book in 2015
* She lives with a menagerie of 7 cats, 4 dogs, and 3 horses

You may also read a book set in Germany, Wisconsin, or Seattle, or by an author who is from any of those locations. Or you may read any book published in 2015, is shelved as MM or LGBTQIA romance, or features a cat, dog, or horse.

4.Valentine’s Day: - February is the month of LOVE! Read any book that you consider to be a love story.

5. US/Black History Month: Read a book with a POC character, written by a POC author, or that has black on the cover.

6. US/National Bird Feeding Month: For those of us living in the north, birds count on us to help supplement their diet when snow is on the ground or it’s too cold for plants and insects to grow. Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the story, or by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D.

7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival: Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday, which is known as Shrove Tuesday. Read a book that features a celebration, or has purple, gold, or green on the cover. Since many people eat decadent foods on ‘Fat Tuesday,’ you may also read a book where the characters eat pancakes, Paçzki (rich fried Polish donuts stuffed with fruit or cream), or any other decadent food.

8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday: Whether you’re a sports fan or not, the Super Bowl is a major event during February. Commercials are designed specifically to run that night, and the snack industry gets a big boost. Read a sports romance or one featuring a musician (Beyonce is the halftime headliner this year), a book that takes place in the US Southwest (the venue is Arizona), or one where the characters eat snacks during the course of the story. *The SW US includes Arizona, New Mexico, and adjacent portions of California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.

9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: Read a book set outside the US.

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

10/10 - COMPLETE!

✔ Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February.
Hot Stuff, Max Monroe (published Feb 2021)

✔ Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character with one of the following popular baby names: Eleanor
Potions Are for Pushovers, Tamara Berry

✔ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Sloane Kennedy: Read one book shelved as MM or LGBTQIA romance.
Witchmark, CL Polk

✔ Valentine’s Day: - February is the month of LOVE! Read any book that you consider to be a love story.
A Million Junes, Emily Henry

✔ US/Black History Month: Read a book with a POC character & written by a POC author.
Witchful Thinking, Celestine Martin

✔ US/National Bird Feeding Month: Read a book with a bird in the story.
Happy Trail, Daisy Prescott

✔ February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival: Read a book that has gold on the cover.
Just Not That Into Billionaires, Annika Martin

✔ February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday: Read a sports romance.
Princess and the Player, Ilsa Madden-Mills

✔ February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: Read a book set outside the US.
The League of Gentlewomen Witches, India Holton (UK)

✔ Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Well Traveled, Jen DeLuca

February 2023 Monthly Challenge!

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy February Birthday!:
Read a book published in February.
Rust or Ride-Autumn Jones Lake 2/22/23

2. Baby Names!
Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). This month's names:
Autumn (Fall Season),
Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light),
Gavin (White Hawk),
Theo (Divine Gift).
Autumn Jones Lake-Reckless Truths 2/09/23

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Sloane Kennedy: Read one book set in Germany, Wisconsin, or Seattle.
(Seattle)
The Lost Sister-Elle Gray 2/08/23

4.Valentine’s Day: - February is the month of LOVE!
Read any book that you consider to be a love story.
It Ends with Us-Colleen Hoover 2/16/23

5. US/Black History Month:
Read a book with a POC character, written by a POC author, or that has black on the cover.
Kennedy Ryan-Before I Let Go 2/17/23

6. US/National Bird Feeding Month:
Read a book by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D.
Debra Webb-Depraved 2/08/23

7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival:
Read a book that features a celebration, or has purple, gold, or green on the cover.
The Girl and the Deadly End-A.J. Rivers 2/03/23

8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday:
Read a sports romance.
Drake-Sawyer Bennett 2/02/23

9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day:
Read a book set outside the US.
(Spain)
A Spanish Sunrise-Boo Walker 2/05/23

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.
White Lilies-Samantha Christy 2/16/23

February 2023 Monthly Challenge
5/6 10/10 COMPLETED

💋1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst. Published: February 21, 2017
Pull Me Close by: Sidney Halston (02/05/2023)


💋2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Autumn (Fall Season), Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light), Gavin (White Hawk), Theo (Divine Gift).
The Games We Play by: Auryn Hadley (02/13/2023)


💋3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Sloane Kennedy: Read one book written by Sloane Kennedy or any author with their first or last name. Link to Sloane Kennedy's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

(view spoiler)[Fun Facts about Sloane-
* Sloane Kennedy was born in Germany but raised in the US
* She currently lives in Wisconsin but says the place where she feels most at home is Seattle
* She began writing MF romance but she found her true passion writing MM romance
* Sloane published her first book in 2015
* She lives with a menagerie of 7 cats, 4 dogs, and 3 horses

You may also read a book set in Germany, Wisconsin, or Seattle, or by an author who is from any of those locations. Or you may read any book published in 2015, (hide spoiler)]is shelved as MM or LGBTQIA romance, or features a cat, dog, or horse.
The Prayers We Pray by: Auryn Hadley (02/15/2023)

💋4.Valentine’s Day: - February is the month of LOVE! Read any book that you consider to be a love story.
Power of Lies by: Auryn Hadley (02/19/2023)

💋5. US/Black History Month: Read a book with a POC character, written by a POC author, or that has black on the cover.
Bending The Rules by: Christina C. Jones (02/05/2023)

💋6. US/National Bird Feeding Month: For those of us living in the north, birds count on us to help supplement their diet when snow is on the ground or it’s too cold for plants and insects to grow. Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the story, or by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D.
Unhuman Acts by: Candace Blevins (02/27/2023)

💋7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival: Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday, which is known as Shrove Tuesday. Read a book that features a celebration, or has purple, gold, or green on the cover. Since many people eat decadent foods on ‘Fat Tuesday,’ you may also read a book where the characters eat pancakes, Paçzki (rich fried Polish donuts stuffed with fruit or cream), or any other decadent food.
The Price We Pay by: Auryn Hadley (02/07/2023)

💋8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday: Whether you’re a sports fan or not, the Super Bowl is a major event during February. Commercials are designed specifically to run that night, and the snack industry gets a big boost. Read a sports romance or one featuring a musician (Beyonce is the halftime headliner this year), a book that takes place in the US Southwest (the venue is Arizona), or one where the characters eat snacks during the course of the story. *The SW US includes Arizona, New Mexico, and adjacent portions of California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.
Taming the Storm by: Samantha Towle (02/04/2023)

💋9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: Read a book set outside the US.
The Captive Heart by: Bertrice Small (02/03/2023)

💋10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Gods We Obey by: Auryn Hadley (02/17/2023)

💘❤️💝 2023 February Monthly Challenge 💝❤️💘



10/10 Completed


01. Happy February Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
Fierce Justice by Piper J. Drake 02/09/23
02. Baby Names!: 👶🏻Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them. Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Autumn (Fall Season), Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light), Gavin (White Hawk), and Theo (Divine Gift).
Remember Me in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk 02/10/23
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Sloane Kennedy: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Sloane Kennedy or any author with their first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Germany, Wisconsin, or Seattle, or by an author who is from any of those locations. Or you may read any book published in 2015, is shelved as MM or LGBTQIA romance, or features a cat, dog, or horse.
After the Silence by Rula Sinara 02/17/23
04. Valentine’s Day (February 14): 💘Read any book that you consider to be a love story.
Springwater by Linda Lael Miller 02/16/23
05. Black History Month: 📚Read a book with a POC character, written by a POC author, or that has black on the cover.
Magnolia Drive by Rochelle Alers 02/06/23
06. National Bird Feeding Month: 🦢Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the story, or by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D.
Someone to Romance by Mary Balogh 02/20/23
07. Mardi Gras/Carnival (February 21): 🎉Read a book that features a celebration, or has purple, gold, or green on the cover. Since many people eat decadent foods on ‘Fat Tuesday,’ you may also read a book where the characters eat pancakes, Paçzki (rich fried Polish donuts stuffed with fruit or cream), or any other decadent food.
Someone to Remember by Mary Balogh 02/04/23
08. Super Bowl Sunday (February 12): 🏈Read a sports romance or one featuring a musician (Beyonce is the halftime headliner this year), a book that takes place in the US Southwest (the venue is Arizona), or one where the characters eat snacks during the course of the story. *The SW US includes Arizona, New Mexico, and adjacent portions of California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.
When Stars Collide by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 02/12/23
09. Finnish Culture Day (February 28): 🇫🇮Read a book set outside the US.
The Highlander's Promise by Lynsay Sands 02/22/23
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
The King's Quest by S.E. Smith 02/01/23

I'm in!

...10/10 Completed February 28

1. Happy February Birthday!: The Project by Courtney Summers February 5, 3 stars


2. Baby Names!: Mystic City by Theo Lawrence February 17, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Sloane Kennedy: March Violets by Philip Kerr February 9, 4 stars

4.Valentine’s Day: - Tiger's Den by Andrea Davidson February 28, 2 stars

5. US/Black History Month: The Chase Is On by Brenda Jackson February 22, 3 stars

6. US/National Bird Feeding Month: Whirlwind by Nancy Martin February 28, 3 stars

7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival: After We Fell by Anna Todd February 8, 4 stars

8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday: Dream a Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips February 5, 4 stars

9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny February 27, 4 stars

10. Reader's Choice: Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney February 25, 3 stars

Me! 🙋🏻‍♀️ In for the usual 10.

My Spot

February 2023 Monthly Challenge

5/5 romance/romantic suspense

1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
Seeking Justice: A Christian Romantic Suspense by Laura Scott 13 February; 4 1/2☆


2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Autumn (Fall Season), Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light), Gavin (White Hawk), Theo (Divine Gift).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Sloane Kennedy: Read one book written by Sloane Kennedy or any author with their first or last name.

You may also read a book set in Germany, Wisconsin, or Seattle, or by an author who is from any of those locations. Or you may read any book published in 2015, is shelved as MM or LGBTQIA romance, or features a cat, dog, or horse.
Tracking a Killer by Elizabeth Goddard 10 February; 4☆


4.Valentine’s Day: - February is the month of LOVE! Read any book that you consider to be a love story.

5. US/Black History Month: Read a book with a POC character, written by a POC author, or that has black on the cover.

6. US/National Bird Feeding Month. Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the story, or by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D.
Defending from Danger by Jodie Bailey 7 February; 4 1/2☆


7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival. Read a book that features a celebration, or has purple, gold, or green on the cover. You may also read a book where the characters eat pancakes, Paçzki (rich fried Polish donuts stuffed with fruit or cream), or any other decadent food.

8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday. Read a sports romance or one featuring a musician, a book that takes place in the US Southwest, or one where the characters eat snacks during the course of the story. *The SW US includes Arizona, New Mexico, and adjacent portions of California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.

9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: Read a book set outside the US.
London and Copenhagen- The Little Café in Copenhagen by Julie Caplin 4 Febrauary; 4☆


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Rescue on the Ridge by Jennifer Brown 16 February; 4 1/2☆

8/10


1. Happy February Birthday!:
💘Read a book published in February or read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
Robyn's Guardian - Josie Jade, Regan Black (Calamitte Jane Pub - Feb 2023) - Feb 2

2. Baby Names!
💘Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene, or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
Autumn (Fall Season),
Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light),
Gavin (White Hawk),
Theo (Divine Gift).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Sloane Kennedy:
💘Read one book written by Sloane Kennedy or any author with their first or last name.

Fun Facts about Sloane-
* Sloane Kennedy was born in Germany but raised in the US
* She currently lives in Wisconsin but says the place where she feels most at home is Seattle
* She began writing MF romance but she found her true passion writing MM romance
* Sloane published her first book in 2015
* She lives with a menagerie of 7 cats, 4 dogs, and 3 horses

💘You may also read a book set in Germany, Wisconsin, or Seattle, or by an author who is from any of those locations. Or you may read any book published in 2015, is shelved as MM or LGBTQIA romance, or features a cat, dog, or horse.
Scent Detection - Leslie Marshman (HI #2086 - Aug 2022) (dog) - Feb 8

4. Valentine’s Day: - February is the month of LOVE!
💘Read any book that you consider to be a love story.
Up Close and Deadly - Marie Ferrarella (HRS #2200 - Oct 2022) - Feb 7

5. US/Black History Month:
💘Read a book with a POC character, written by a POC author, or that has black on the cover.
The House on Blueberry Lane - Brenda Jackson (HQN - Aug 2022) (character and author) - Feb 14

6. US/National Bird Feeding Month: For those of us living in the north, birds count on us to help supplement their diet when snow is on the ground or it’s too cold for plants and insects to grow.
💘Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the story, or by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D.
Conard County Conspiracy - Rachel Lee (HRS #2168 - Feb 2022) - Feb 6

7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival: Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday, which is known as Shrove Tuesday.
💘Read a book that features a celebration, or has purple, gold, or green on the cover. Since many people eat decadent foods on ‘Fat Tuesday,’ you may also read a book where the characters eat pancakes, Paçzki (rich fried Polish donuts stuffed with fruit or cream), or any other decadent food.
Conard County Protector - Rachel Lee (HRS #2196 - Sept 2022) (wedding) - Feb 12

8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday: Whether you’re a sports fan or not, the Super Bowl is a major event during February. Commercials are designed specifically to run that night, and the snack industry gets a big boost.
💘Read a sports romance or one featuring a musician (Beyonce is the halftime headliner this year), a book that takes place in the US Southwest (the venue is Arizona), or one where the characters eat snacks during the course of the story. *The SW US includes Arizona, New Mexico, and adjacent portions of California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.

9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day:
💘Read a book set outside the US.
The Shopgirl's Forbidden Love - Jenni Fletcher (HH #1661 - July 2022) - Feb 1

10. Reader's Choice:
💘Read any book of your choice
The Duke's Sword - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - June 2022) - Feb 2


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February Monthly Challenge


READ: 9/9

✔️1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
Silver Spells - Kate Moseman 2/8


✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Sloane Kennedy: Read one book written by Sloane Kennedy or any author with their first or last name. You may also read a book set in Germany, Wisconsin, or Seattle, or by an author who is from any of those locations. Or you may read any book published in 2015, is shelved as MM or LGBTQIA romance, or features a cat, dog, or horse.
Just in Time for a Highlander - Gwyn Cready (pub Feb 2015) 2/24

✔️4.Valentine’s Day: - February is the month of LOVE! Read any book that you consider to be a love story.
Sweet Trouble - Susan Mallery 2/10

✔️5. US/Black History Month: Read a book with a POC character, written by a POC author, or that has black on the cover.
Buffalo Jump Blues - Keith McCafferty 2/16


✔️6. US/National Bird Feeding Month: Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the story, or by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D.
Shattered at Sea - Cheryl Hollon (seagulls) 2/4


✔️7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival: Read a book that features a celebration, or has purple, gold, or green on the cover. You may also read a book where the characters eat pancakes, Paçzki, or any other decadent food.
Music Man - K.L. Montgomery 2/19
(Claire plates the pancakes, eggs and bacon), p207

✔️8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday: Read a sports romance or one featuring a musician, a book that takes place in the US Southwest, or one where the characters eat snacks during the course of the story.
Final Lap - Erin McCarthy (car racing) 2/21

✔️9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: Read a book set outside the US.
If You Could See the Sun - Ann Liang (China) 2/1

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Last Beekeeper - Rebecca L. Fearnley 2/17

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

February 2023 Monthly Challenge!

Completed 10/10 DONE!

1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February
Maid Without Honor by Sofia T. Summers 2/17/23 4stars (2/17/23)

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Autumn (Fall Season), Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light), Gavin (White Hawk), Theo (Divine Gift).
Family Gatherings at Promise Lodge (Promise Lodge #6) by Charlotte Hubbard 2/20/23 4.5stars (Shining Light on the cover; inspirational Amish story)

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

Fun Facts about Sloane-
* Sloane Kennedy was born in Germany but raised in the US
* She currently lives in Wisconsin but says the place where she feels most at home is Seattle
* She began writing MF romance but she found her true passion writing MM romance
* Sloane published her first book in 2015
* She lives with a menagerie of 7 cats, 4 dogs, and 3 horses

You may also read a book that features a cat, dog,
Carmel Conundrum (A Liz Adams Mystery #2) by Stacy Wilder 2/3/23 4stars (Liz's dog Duke plus others are in the story; Tim's cat, Irish)

4.Valentine’s Day: - February is the month of LOVE! Read any book that you consider to be a love story.
Billionaire's Snowbound Marriage Reunion by Justine Lewis 2/9/23 3.5stars (Harlequin Romance so what else can it be?)

5. US/Black History Month: Read a book with a POC character,
Wined and Died in New Orleans (Vintage Cookbook Mystery, #2) by Ellen Byron 2/12/23 4stars (Zellah)

6. US/National Bird Feeding Month: For those of us living in the north, birds count on us to help supplement their diet when snow is on the ground or it’s too cold for plants and insects to grow. Read a book by an author’s last name beginning with B
Bayou Baby (Butterfly Bayou #2) by Lexi Blake 2/7/23 4stars

7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival: Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday, which is known as Shrove Tuesday. Read a book that features a celebration.
Cupid Strikes... 3 Times: A Valentine's Day Reverse Harem Romance by Ajme Williams 2/5/23 4stars (Rowan's wedding; Mya visits Wynn and the others the first time during Mardi Gras)

8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday: Whether you’re a sports fan or not, the Super Bowl is a major event during February. Commercials are designed specifically to run that night, and the snack industry gets a big boost. Read a sports romance
Love All- A Steamy Sports Romance by Liza Malloy 2/1/23 4stars

9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: Read a book set outside the US.
One Day: A Valentine Novella by Samantha Young 2/11/23 3stars (Scotland)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
The Peace of the Barn An Amish Christmas Romance by Arwilda Allshouse 2/5/23 4stars

I'm in!

February Monthly Challenge
5/5



1. Happy February Birthday: Love at First Kate Clayborn ✔️2/21

2. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Sloane Kennedy: Inevitable Disclosure Nicky James ✔️2/7

3. US/Black History Month: When No One Is Watching Alyssa Cole ✔️2/5

4. US/National Bird Feeding Month: Private Politics Emma Barry ✔️2/17

5. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday: Scoring With the Wrong Twin Naima Simone ✔️2/11

Read: 7/10

1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.


✔2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them. Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names:

Autumn (Fall Season)
Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light)
Gavin (White Hawk)
Theo (Divine Gift) Changeless - Gail Carriger 💖💖 2/16/23

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

Fun Facts about Sloane-
* Sloane Kennedy was born in Germany but raised in the US
* She currently lives in Wisconsin but says the place where she feels most at home is Seattle
* She began writing MF romance but she found her true passion writing MM romance
* Sloane published her first book in 2015
* She lives with a menagerie of 7 cats, 4 dogs, and 3 horses

You may also read a book set in Germany, Wisconsin, or Seattle, or by an author who is from any of those locations. Or you may read any book published in 2015, is shelved as MM or LGBTQIA romance, or features a cat, dog, or horse. (cat) The Whispering Dead - Darcy Coates 💖💖💖 2/20/23

4.Valentine’s Day: February is the month of LOVE! Read any book that you consider to be a love story.

✔5. US/Black History Month: Read a book with a POC character, written by a POC author, or that has black on the cover. The Getaway - Lamar Giles 💖💖💖💖 2/4/23

✔6. US/National Bird Feeding Month: For those of us living in the north, birds count on us to help supplement their diet when snow is on the ground or it’s too cold for plants and insects to grow. Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the story, or by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D. I, Robot - Isaac Asimov 💖💖💖💖💖 2/3/23

✔7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival: Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday, which is known as Shrove Tuesday. Read a book that features a celebration, or has purple, gold, or green on the cover. Since many people eat decadent foods on ‘Fat Tuesday,’ you may also read a book where the characters eat pancakes, Paçzki (rich fried Polish donuts stuffed with fruit or cream), or any other decadent food. The Eyre Affair - Jasper Fforde 💖💖💖 2/7/23

8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday: Whether you’re a sports fan or not, the Super Bowl is a major event during February. Commercials are designed specifically to run that night, and the snack industry gets a big boost. Read a sports romance or one featuring a musician (Beyonce is the halftime headliner this year), a book that takes place in the US Southwest (the venue is Arizona), or one where the characters eat snacks during the course of the story. *The SW US includes Arizona, New Mexico, and adjacent portions of California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.

✔9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: Read a book set outside the US. The Fear - Charlie Higson 💖💖💖💖 2/21/23

✔10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. The Night Shift - Alex Finlay 💖💖💖💖 2/12/23

February 2023 Monthly Challenge!

1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.


2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Autumn (Fall Season), Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light), Gavin (White Hawk), Theo (Divine Gift).


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

Fun Facts about Sloane-
* Sloane Kennedy was born in Germany but raised in the US
* She currently lives in Wisconsin but says the place where she feels most at home is Seattle
* She began writing MF romance but she found her true passion writing MM romance
* Sloane published her first book in 2015
* She lives with a menagerie of 7 cats, 4 dogs, and 3 horses

You may also read a book set in Germany, Wisconsin, or Seattle, or by an author who is from any of those locations. Or you may read any book published in 2015, is shelved as MM or LGBTQIA romance, or features a cat, dog, or horse.

4.Valentine’s Day: - February is the month of LOVE! Read any book that you consider to be a love story.

5. US/Black History Month: Read a book with a POC character, written by a POC author, or that has black on the cover.

6. US/National Bird Feeding Month: For those of us living in the north, birds count on us to help supplement their diet when snow is on the ground or it’s too cold for plants and insects to grow. Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the story, or by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D.

7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival: Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday, which is known as Shrove Tuesday. Read a book that features a celebration, or has purple, gold, or green on the cover. Since many people eat decadent foods on ‘Fat Tuesday,’ you may also read a book where the characters eat pancakes, Paçzki (rich fried Polish donuts stuffed with fruit or cream), or any other decadent food.

8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday: Whether you’re a sports fan or not, the Super Bowl is a major event during February. Commercials are designed specifically to run that night, and the snack industry gets a big boost. Read a sports romance or one featuring a musician (Beyonce is the halftime headliner this year), a book that takes place in the US Southwest (the venue is Arizona), or one where the characters eat snacks during the course of the story. *The SW US includes Arizona, New Mexico, and adjacent portions of California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.

9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: Read a book set outside the US.

10. Reader's Choice

February 2023 - Monthly Challenge

10/10 completed

1. Published in February: Roping the Cowboy's Heart Vicki Lewis Thompson 5☆ 10/2/23
2. Baby names: Theo: On the Ice Lexi Buchanan 3.5☆ 24/2/23
3. Published in 2015: Passion from the Past Carole Mortimer 5☆ 25/2/23
4. Love story: Wicked with Him Heather Boyd 5☆ 27/2/23
5. Black on cover: All Cowboy and Rough Rider Rhonda Lee Carver 4☆ 13/2/23
6. BIRD: last name 'B' - Bowman, Valerie: The Duke Deal 4☆ 28/2/23
7. Green cover: The Duke Trap Bianca Blythe 4☆ 24/2/23
8. Musician: Wild for You Cheyenne McCray 3.5☆ 18/2/23
9. Set outside U.S. Into the Lyon's Den Jade Lee 3☆ 13/2/23
10. Reader's Choice: Kingston's Enigma Carole Mortimer 5☆ 7/2/23

February 2023 Monthly Challenge
2/10

1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover.
Diabolical Sword
The Hidden Moon

2. Baby Names! This month's names: Autumn (Fall Season), Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light), Gavin (White Hawk), Theo (Divine Gift).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Sloane Kennedy: Read one book written by Sloane Kennedy or any author with their first or last name.You may also read a book set in Germany, Wisconsin, or Seattle.
The Beginning of Forever
Before I Let Go

4.Valentine’s Day: - February is the month of LOVE! Read any book that you consider to be a love story.
Valentine's Kiss : A Kiss Family Novel

5. US/Black History Month: Read a book with a POC character, written by a POC author.
I Wanna Be Down

6. US/National Bird Feeding Month: Read a book with an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D.
Bookmarked

7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival:Read a book that features a celebration, or has purple, gold, or green on the cover.
Partners in Crime

8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday:Read a sports romance.
Love in the Red Zone
The Changeup

9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: Read a book set outside the US.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Sinful Obsession: A Dark Mafia Romance

February 2023 Monthly Challenge!

1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.


2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Autumn (Fall Season), Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light), Gavin (White Hawk), Theo (Divine Gift).


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

Fun Facts about Sloane-
* Sloane Kennedy was born in Germany but raised in the US
* She currently lives in Wisconsin but says the place where she feels most at home is Seattle
* She began writing MF romance but she found her true passion writing MM romance
* Sloane published her first book in 2015
* She lives with a menagerie of 7 cats, 4 dogs, and 3 horses

You may also read a book set in Germany, Wisconsin, or Seattle, or by an author who is from any of those locations. Or you may read any book published in 2015, is shelved as MM or LGBTQIA romance, or features a cat, dog, or horse.

4.Valentine’s Day: - February is the month of LOVE! Read any book that you consider to be a love story.

5. US/Black History Month: Read a book with a POC character, written by a POC author, or that has black on the cover.

6. US/National Bird Feeding Month: For those of us living in the north, birds count on us to help supplement their diet when snow is on the ground or it’s too cold for plants and insects to grow. Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the story, or by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D.

7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival: Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday, which is known as Shrove Tuesday. Read a book that features a celebration, or has purple, gold, or green on the cover. Since many people eat decadent foods on ‘Fat Tuesday,’ you may also read a book where the characters eat pancakes, Paçzki (rich fried Polish donuts stuffed with fruit or cream), or any other decadent food.

8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday: Whether you’re a sports fan or not, the Super Bowl is a major event during February. Commercials are designed specifically to run that night, and the snack industry gets a big boost. Read a sports romance or one featuring a musician (Beyonce is the halftime headliner this year), a book that takes place in the US Southwest (the venue is Arizona), or one where the characters eat snacks during the course of the story. *The SW US includes Arizona, New Mexico, and adjacent portions of California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.

9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: Read a book set outside the US.

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

10/10 COMPLETED 2/22/23

1. Read a book published in February, Dead on Arrival Pandora Pine

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following This month's names: Autumn (Fall Season), Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light), Gavin (White Hawk), Theo (Divine Gift).
Dead Broke Aurora means light


3. is shelved as MM or LGBTQIA romance, or features a cat, dog, or horse.Ghost Writer Pandora Pine

4.Valentine’s Day: - February is the month of LOVE! Read any book that you consider to be a love story. Cold Case Cupid

5. Read a book with a POC character, or that has black on the cover.Ghost of a Memory Pandora Pine

6. Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the story, or by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D. Dead & Buried “Everly sat by the sliding glass door with Luna watching the birds at the feeder.”

Excerpt From: Pandora Pine. “Dead and Buried (Cold Case Psychic Book 18).” Apple Books.

7. Read a book that features a celebration, or has purple, gold, or green on the cover. Dead End Pandora Pine

8. a book that takes place in the US Southwest (the venue is Arizona), or one where the characters eat snacks during the course of the story. Dead of Winter Pandora Pine

9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: Read a book set outside the US. Ghost Ship Pandora Pine

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Ghost Walk Pandora Pine

read 10/10

1. Happy February Birthday. Read a book published in February: Deliver 5/2

2. Baby Names. Read a book that includes a charact with the popular baby name Autumn: Watch Me 16/2

3. Featured Author Challenge - Sloane Kennedy. Read one book written by Sloane Kennedy: Locked In Silence 5/2

4. Valentine’s Day. Read any book that you consider to be a love story: War King's Bounty 17/2

5. US/Black History Month. Read a book with a POC character: Sugar, Sugar 20/2

6. US/National Bird Feeding Month. Read a book with a bird in the story: Play of Passion 15/2

7. Mardi Gras/Carnival. Read a book where the characters eat pancakes or any other decadent food: 8 Days For Salvation 1/2

8. Super Bowl Sunday. Read a sports romance or one featuring a musician: Roman 17/2

9. Finnish Culture Day. Read a book set outside the US: Any Duchess Will Do 4/2

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: War King's Captive 17/2

February 2023 Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 2/1/23 to 2/28/23
10/10

1. Happy February Birthday! - Purple on the cover - The Cat Who Knew Shakespeare by Lilian Jackson Braun - 2/2/23 ♥♥♥♥


2. Baby Names! Gavin - The Scot Beds His Wife by Kerrigan Byrne - 2/22/23 ♥♥♥♥

Gavin St. James

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Sloane Kennedy - Published in 2015- Once Upon a Billionaire by Jessica Clare - 2/17/23 ♥♥♥♥

Pub 4/15/15

4.Valentine’s Day - Love story - A Guide to Being Just Friends by Sophie Sullivan - 2/10/23 ♥♥♥♥


5. US/Black History Month - Has black on the cover - Last Stop This Town by David H. Steinberg - 2/24/23 ♥♥♥

Part of the title is in black.

6. US/National Bird Feeding Month - Author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D - B - Suitable for Framing by Edna Buchanan - 2/5/23 ♥♥♥♥


7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival - Characters eat any other decadent food - All These Things I've Done by Gabrielle Zevin - 2/26/23 ♥♥♥♥

Chocolate has been outlawed, so the characters in this book sneakily eat this decadent sweet.

8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday - Takes place in the US Southwest - A Hard Day for a Hangover by Darynda Jones - 2/6/23 ♥♥♥♥

Set in New Mexico

9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day - Set outside the US - Picking up the Pieces by Amanda Prowse - 2/4/23 ♥♥♥♥

Set in England

10. Reader's Choice – Any book - The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom - 2/13/23 ♥♥♥


******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 2/26/23*****

February Challenge 7/10

1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst. - The True Love Experiment - Finished 2/20


2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Autumn (Fall Season), Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light), Gavin (White Hawk), Theo (Divine Gift).


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

Fun Facts about Sloane-
* Sloane Kennedy was born in Germany but raised in the US
* She currently lives in Wisconsin but says the place where she feels most at home is Seattle
* She began writing MF romance but she found her true passion writing MM romance
* Sloane published her first book in 2015
* She lives with a menagerie of 7 cats, 4 dogs, and 3 horses

You may also read a book set in Germany, Wisconsin, or Seattle, or by an author who is from any of those locations. Or you may read any book published in 2015, is shelved as MM or LGBTQIA romance, or features a cat, dog, or horse/ . - Reminders of Him - Finished 2/6

4.Valentine’s Day: - February is the month of LOVE! Read any book that you consider to be a love story. The Wedding Crasher - Finished 2/14

5. US/Black History Month: Read a book with a POC character, written by a POC author, or that has black on the cover.-Cirque Berserk - Finished 2/16


6. US/National Bird Feeding Month: For those of us living in the north, birds count on us to help supplement their diet when snow is on the ground or it’s too cold for plants and insects to grow. Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the story, or by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D. - Nana - Finished 2/24

7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival: Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday, which is known as Shrove Tuesday. Read a book that features a celebration, or has purple, gold, or green on the cover. Since many people eat decadent foods on ‘Fat Tuesday,’ you may also read a book where the characters eat pancakes, Paçzki (rich fried Polish donuts stuffed with fruit or cream), or any other decadent food.

8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday: Whether you’re a sports fan or not, the Super Bowl is a major event during February. Commercials are designed specifically to run that night, and the snack industry gets a big boost. Read a sports romance or one featuring a musician (Beyonce is the halftime headliner this year), a book that takes place in the US Southwest (the venue is Arizona), or one where the characters eat snacks during the course of the story. *The SW US includes Arizona, New Mexico, and adjacent portions of California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.

9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: Read a book set outside the US. - True Crime Story - Finished 2/11

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. - It Ends with Us - Finished 2/16

February 2023 Monthly Challenge!

1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.


2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Autumn (Fall Season), Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light), Gavin (White Hawk), Theo (Divine Gift).


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

Fun Facts about Sloane-
* Sloane Kennedy was born in Germany but raised in the US
* She currently lives in Wisconsin but says the place where she feels most at home is Seattle
* She began writing MF romance but she found her true passion writing MM romance
* Sloane published her first book in 2015
* She lives with a menagerie of 7 cats, 4 dogs, and 3 horses

You may also read a book set in Germany, Wisconsin, or Seattle, or by an author who is from any of those locations. Or you may read any book published in 2015, is shelved as MM or LGBTQIA romance, or features a cat, dog, or horse.

4.Valentine’s Day: - February is the month of LOVE! Read any book that you consider to be a love story.

5. US/Black History Month: Read a book with a POC character, written by a POC author, or that has black on the cover.

6. US/National Bird Feeding Month: For those of us living in the north, birds count on us to help supplement their diet when snow is on the ground or it’s too cold for plants and insects to grow. Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the story, or by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D.

7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival: Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday, which is known as Shrove Tuesday. Read a book that features a celebration, or has purple, gold, or green on the cover. Since many people eat decadent foods on ‘Fat Tuesday,’ you may also read a book where the characters eat pancakes, Paçzki (rich fried Polish donuts stuffed with fruit or cream), or any other decadent food.

8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday: Whether you’re a sports fan or not, the Super Bowl is a major event during February. Commercials are designed specifically to run that night, and the snack industry gets a big boost. Read a sports romance or one featuring a musician (Beyonce is the halftime headliner this year), a book that takes place in the US Southwest (the venue is Arizona), or one where the characters eat snacks during the course of the story. *The SW US includes Arizona, New Mexico, and adjacent portions of California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.

9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: Read a book set outside the US.

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

February 2023 Monthly Challenge!
Read: 0/10

1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
💋How to Woo a Reluctant Lady by Sabrina Jeffries

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Autumn (Fall Season), Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light), Gavin (White Hawk), Theo (Divine Gift).


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

Fun Facts about Sloane-
* Sloane Kennedy was born in Germany but raised in the US
* She currently lives in Wisconsin but says the place where she feels most at home is Seattle
* She began writing MF romance but she found her true passion writing MM romance
* Sloane published her first book in 2015
* She lives with a menagerie of 7 cats, 4 dogs, and 3 horses

You may also read a book set in Germany, Wisconsin, or Seattle, or by an author who is from any of those locations. Or you may read any book published in 2015, is shelved as MM or LGBTQIA romance, or features a cat, dog, or horse.

4.Valentine’s Day: February is the month of LOVE! Read any book that you consider to be a love story.
💋Would-Be Wilderness Wife by Regina Scott

5. US/Black History Month: Read a book with a POC character, written by a POC author.
💋A Prince on Paper by Alyssa Cole

6. US/National Bird Feeding Month:Read a book by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D.
💋A Cowboy to Remember by Rebekah Weatherspoon

7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival: Read a book that has a green cover.
💋London Stranger by Joyce Alec

8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday: Whether you’re a sports fan or not, the Super Bowl is a major event during February. Commercials are designed specifically to run that night, and the snack industry gets a big boost. Read a sports romance or one featuring a musician (Beyonce is the halftime headliner this year), a book that takes place in the US Southwest (the venue is Arizona), or one where the characters eat snacks during the course of the story. *The SW US includes Arizona, New Mexico, and adjacent portions of California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.

9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: Read a book set outside the US.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
💋Persuasion by Jane Austen

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February 2023 Monthly Challenge!

10/10 DONE

1. Happy February Birthday. published Feb 14, 2017 Robbing the Dead Tana Collins 2/14
2. Baby Names: Eleanor The Blurry Years Eleanor Kriseman 2/12
3. Featured Author Challenge - set in Wisconsin Wolf Hollow Victoria Houston 2/7
4. Valentine’s Day. love story: Her First Taste of Fire Kristen Painter 2/5
5. US/Black History Month. POC character, written by a POC author Dark Water Disappearance K.D. Richards 2/2
6. US/National Bird Feeding Month author’s last name beginning with B A Letter to Three Witches Elizabeth Bass 2/17
7. Mardi Gras/Carnival. characters eat pancakes (Pancake House Mystery, #7) A Room with a Roux Sarah Fox 2/6
8. Super Bowl Sunday characters eat snacks during the story Death and Relaxation Devon Monk 2/19
9. Finnish Culture Day. set outside the US: Australia Death at the Dog Show Grace York 2/1
10. Reader's Choice Dead City James Ponti 2/15

I'm in for 5 books :)

0/5

February 2023 Monthly Challenge!

1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.


2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Autumn (Fall Season), Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light), Gavin (White Hawk), Theo (Divine Gift).


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

Fun Facts about Sloane-
* Sloane Kennedy was born in Germany but raised in the US
* She currently lives in Wisconsin but says the place where she feels most at home is Seattle
* She began writing MF romance but she found her true passion writing MM romance
* Sloane published her first book in 2015
* She lives with a menagerie of 7 cats, 4 dogs, and 3 horses

You may also read a book set in Germany, Wisconsin, or Seattle, or by an author who is from any of those locations. Or you may read any book published in 2015, is shelved as MM or LGBTQIA romance, or features a cat, dog, or horse.

4.Valentine’s Day: - February is the month of LOVE! Read any book that you consider to be a love story.

5. US/Black History Month: Read a book with a POC character, written by a POC author, or that has black on the cover.

6. US/National Bird Feeding Month: For those of us living in the north, birds count on us to help supplement their diet when snow is on the ground or it’s too cold for plants and insects to grow. Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the story, or by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D.

7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival: Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday, which is known as Shrove Tuesday. Read a book that features a celebration, or has purple, gold, or green on the cover. Since many people eat decadent foods on ‘Fat Tuesday,’ you may also read a book where the characters eat pancakes, Paçzki (rich fried Polish donuts stuffed with fruit or cream), or any other decadent food.

8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday: Whether you’re a sports fan or not, the Super Bowl is a major event during February. Commercials are designed specifically to run that night, and the snack industry gets a big boost. Read a sports romance or one featuring a musician (Beyonce is the halftime headliner this year), a book that takes place in the US Southwest (the venue is Arizona), or one where the characters eat snacks during the course of the story. *The SW US includes Arizona, New Mexico, and adjacent portions of California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.

9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: Read a book set outside the US.

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

February 2023 Monthly Challenge!
1/10

1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover. (published Feb 14 2023)
by Roshani Chokski

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses).


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Sloane Kennedy: Read one book written by Sloane Kennedy or any author with their first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Germany, Wisconsin, or Seattle, or by an author who is from any of those locations. Or you may read any book published in 2015, is shelved as MM or LGBTQIA romance, or features a cat, dog, or horse.

4.Valentine’s Day: - February is the month of LOVE! Read any book that you consider to be a love story.
by Ana Huang

5. US/Black History Month: Read a book with a POC character, written by a POC author, or that has black on the cover.
by Zoje Stage Feb 15th

6. US/National Bird Feeding Month: For those of us living in the north, birds count on us to help supplement their diet when snow is on the ground or it’s too cold for plants and insects to grow. Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the story, or by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D.


7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival: Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday, which is known as Shrove Tuesday. Read a book that features a celebration, or has purple, gold, or green on the cover. Since many people eat decadent foods on ‘Fat Tuesday,’ you may also read a book where the characters eat pancakes, Paçzki (rich fried Polish donuts stuffed with fruit or cream), or any other decadent food.

8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday: Whether you’re a sports fan or not, the Super Bowl is a major event during February. Commercials are designed specifically to run that night, and the snack industry gets a big boost. Read a sports romance or one featuring a musician (Beyonce is the halftime headliner this year), a book that takes place in the US Southwest (the venue is Arizona), or one where the characters eat snacks during the course of the story. *The SW US includes Arizona, New Mexico, and adjacent portions of California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.

9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: Read a book set outside the US.

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

February 2023 Monthly Challenge!

Completed 10/10

✔️1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February (Feb 11, 2022)
A Ticking Time Boss by Olivia Hayle - 15/02/2022

✔️2. Baby Names! Read a book with cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning: Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light) Lights on the lover half of the cover
You Belong With Me by Kristen Proby - 03/02/2023

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Sloane Kennedy: Read one book set in Seattle
Wonder With Me by Kristen Proby - 01/02/2023

✔️4.Valentine’s Day: - February is the month of LOVE! Read any book that you consider to be a love story.
Imagine With Me by Kristen Proby - 03/02/2023

✔️5. US/Black History Month: Read a book that has black on the cover.
Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison - 06/02/2023

✔️6. US/National Bird Feeding Month: Read a book by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D.
WOLF by Rebecca Zanetti - 09/02/2023

✔️7. February 21 – Read a book where the characters eat pancakes
Escape With Me by Kristen Proby - 04/02/2023

✔️8. February 12 – Read a book where the characters eat snacks during the course of the story.
Dream With Me by Kristen Proby - 02/02/2023

✔️9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: Read a book set outside the US.
Onyx Dragons: Alexandrite by Starla Night - 15/02/2023

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison - 01/02/2023

I'm in for six this month.

February 2023 Monthly Challenge!

7/10 Completed

1. Happy February Birthday!:

✔️2. Baby Names!: Theo
The Cleaner - Jessica Gadziala - 2/16 - 💘💘💘💘

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Dogs
The Babysitter - Jessica Gadziala - 2/4 - 💘💘💘💘

✔️4.Valentine’s Day:
A Girl's Guide to Vampires - Katie MacAlister - 2/18 - 💘💘💘💘

✔️5. US/Black History Month: Black on cover
We Shouldn't - Vi Keeland - 2/2 - 💘💘💘💘

✔️6. US/National Bird Feeding Month: Bird in song
The Client - Jessica Gadziala - 2/15 - 💘💘

✔️ 7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival:
The Middle Man - Jessica Gadziala - 2/5 - 💘💘💘💘

8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday:

✔️9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: The Negotiator - Jessica Gadziala - 2/11 - 💘💘💘💘

10. Reader's Choice:

Welcome to the February challenge, everyone! I'm excited to see what y'all read this month.

February 2023 Monthly Challenge!
Duration: Feb 1 - 28, 2023
0/10

1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February.
The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson 02/23/2023

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names.
River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer 02/08/2023 (Eleanor)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Read any book that features a cat, dog, or horse.
On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder 02/25/2023

4.Valentine’s Day: - February is the month of LOVE! Read any book that you consider to be a love story.
American Royalty by Tracey Livesay 02/20/2023

5. US/Black History Month: Read a book written by a POC author
A Black Women's History of the United States by Daina Ramey Berry 02/13/2023

6. US/National Bird Feeding Month: Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the story.
Christmas at Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan 02/02/2023

7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival: Read a book that features a celebration, or has purple, gold, or green on the cover.
To Shield the Queen by Fiona Buckley 02/10/2023


8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday: Read a book that takes place in the US Southwest.
Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume 02/17/2023 (New Mexico)

9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: Read a book set outside the US.
A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy 02/15/2023 (Ireland)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Love, Pamela by Pamela Anderson 02/24/2023

monthly challenge of this year,and I'm in for 5.
Completed 4/5
Duration 1/2 - 28/2

1.Purple cover


❤️ Valentine Day

23/2 🌟🌟🌟🌟

❤️ Kitten on cover
23/2 🌟🌟🌟🌟

4. Sports romance


❤️ Set outside US
19/5 🌟🌟 set in England

❤️ Reader's Choice
10/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

February Monthly Challenge
February 2023

My Monthly Challenge (msg 36)

Books Read🔹10



✅1. Happy February Birthday!
💟Read a book published in February
💟In Over Her Head🔹02.26 ★★★★

✅2. Baby Names!
💟This month's names: Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light)
💟You Can Run🔹02.11 ★★★★

✅3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Sloane Kennedy
💟Read a book that features a cat, dog, or horse
💟Fuzzy Navel🔹02.25 ★★★

✅4.Valentine’s Day
💟Read any book that you consider to be a love story
💟Scornfully Yours🔹02.05 ★★★

✅5. US/Black History Month
💟Read a book that has black on the cover
💟Hungry for You🔹02.10 ★★★★

✅6. US/National Bird Feeding Month
💟Read a book or by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D
💟Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone🔹02.09 ★★★★

✅7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival
💟Read a book that has purple, gold, or green on the cover
💟Under Currents🔹02.21 ★★★★

✅8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday
💟Read a book featuring a musician
💟Who Do You Love🔹02.02 ★★★★

✅9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day
💟Read a book set outside the US
💟The Becoming🔹02.24 ★★★★★

✅10. Reader's Choice
💟Read any book of your choice
💟Two Wrongs Make a Right🔹02.04 ★★★★

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2023 February Monthly Challenge
Duration: 2/1/2023 - 2/28/2023

Progress: 10 out of 10

1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
Dead Man's Hand by James J. Butcher - ***** - 3/6/2023 - 384 Pages

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Autumn (Fall Season), Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light), Gavin (White Hawk), Theo (Divine Gift):
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman - **** - 10/7/2023 - 336 Pages

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

Fun Facts about Sloane-
* Sloane Kennedy was born in Germany but raised in the US
* She currently lives in Wisconsin but says the place where she feels most at home is Seattle
* She began writing MF romance but she found her true passion writing MM romance
* Sloane published her first book in 2015
* She lives with a menagerie of 7 cats, 4 dogs, and 3 horses

You may also read a book set in Germany, Wisconsin, or Seattle, or by an author who is from any of those locations. Or you may read any book published in 2015, is shelved as MM or LGBTQIA romance, or features a cat, dog, or horse.
November 9 by Colleen Hoover - **** - 7/19/2023 - 320 Pages - Published in 2015

4. Valentine’s Day: February is the month of LOVE! Read any book that you consider to be a love story:
The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 2/8/2023 - 979 Pages

5. US/Black History Month: Read a book with a POC character, written by a POC author, or that has black on the cover.
The Deep by Rivers Solomon - **** - 2/20/2023 - 166 Pages

6. US/National Bird Feeding Month: For those of us living in the north, birds count on us to help supplement their diet when snow is on the ground or it’s too cold for plants and insects to grow. Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the story, or by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D.
Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen - ***** - 2/19/2023 - 290 Pages

7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival: Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday, which is known as Shrove Tuesday. Read a book that features a celebration, or has purple, gold, or green on the cover. Since many people eat decadent foods on ‘Fat Tuesday,’ you may also read a book where the characters eat pancakes, Paçzki (rich fried Polish donuts stuffed with fruit or cream), or any other decadent food.
The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree by Susan Wittig Albert - **** - 2/11/2023 - 290 Pages - Green on Cover

8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday: Whether you’re a sports fan or not, the Super Bowl is a major event during February. Commercials are designed specifically to run that night, and the snack industry gets a big boost. Read a sports romance or one featuring a musician (Beyonce is the halftime headliner this year), a book that takes place in the US Southwest (the venue is Arizona), or one where the characters eat snacks during the course of the story. *The SW US includes Arizona, New Mexico, and adjacent portions of California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.
Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath - ***** - 2/14/2023 - 384 Pages

9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: Read a book set outside the US:
A Loyal Character Dancer by Qiu Xiaolong - ***** - 2/28/2023 - 368 Pages - China

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Star Wars: Jedi Academy by Jeffrey Brown - **** - 2/10/2023 - 160 Pages

February 2023 Monthly Challenge!
1 February to 28 February 2023

Read: 1/10

1. Happy February Birthday!: Weekend Wife by Erin McCarthy.

2. Baby Names!: Hating the Player by Rebecca Jenshak

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Sloane Kennedy: Just To Be With You by Bella Andre

4.Valentine’s Day: Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks

5. US/Black History Month: Lady Luck by Kristen Ashley

6. US/National Bird Feeding Month: Kiss Kiss Fang Fang by Penelope Bloom

7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival: Flirting With Danger by Suzanne Enoch (24/2/2023)

8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday: Blame It on the Tequila by Fiona Cole

9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: The Duke Heist by Erica Ridley

10. Reader's Choice: Filthy Rich Vampire by Geneva Lee

@Aminko, Ive added ur list to my tbr. thanks

February Challenge

9/10

1. Read a book with purple on the cover.


Their Marchioness 2/11/23


2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character with one of the following popular baby names Autumn, Eleanor, Gavin, Theo.


A Bride for Theo 2/14/23

3. Read any book that features a cat, dog, or horse.


A Duke Worth Falling For 2/13/23

4.Valentine’s Day: - February is the month of LOVE! Read any book that you consider to be a love story.


A Bride to Trap the Duke: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel 2/23/23

5. US/Black History Month: Read a book with a POC character, written by a POC author, or that has black on the cover.


Rugged 2/14/23

6. Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the story, or by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D.

7. February 21 – Since many people eat decadent foods on ‘Fat Tuesday,’ you may also read a book where the characters eat pancakes, Paçzki (rich fried Polish donuts stuffed with fruit or cream), or any other decadent food.


Must Love Eclairs 2/8/23

8. Read a sports romance.


Must Love Football 2/14/23

9. Read a book set outside the US.


The Devil's Submission 2/5/23

10. Read any book of your choice.


Gourmet Holiday Murder 2/23/23

Completed 101/10 on 2/18/2023

1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
The Princess 2/14/22


2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Autumn (Fall Season), Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light), Gavin (White Hawk), Theo (Divine Gift).
2/18/23 -set in autumn


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Sloane Kennedy:
Four Ever 2/16/23

4.Valentine’s Day: - February is the month of LOVE! Read any book that you consider to be a love story.
Will They or Won't They 2/4/23

5. US/Black History Month: Read a book with a POC character, written by a POC author, or that has black on the cover.
The Necklace 2/15/23

6. US/National Bird Feeding Month: For those of us living in the north, birds count on us to help supplement their diet when snow is on the ground or it’s too cold for plants and insects to grow. Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the story, or by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D.
In the Weeds 2/15/23

7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival: Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday, which is known as Shrove Tuesday. Read a book that features a celebration, or has purple, gold, or green on the cover. Since many people eat decadent foods on ‘Fat Tuesday,’ you may also read a book where the characters eat pancakes, Paçzki (rich fried Polish donuts stuffed with fruit or cream), or any other decadent food.
Stupid Prizes: A Romantic Comedy 2/7/23

8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday: Whether you’re a sports fan or not, the Super Bowl is a major event during February. Commercials are designed specifically to run that night, and the snack industry gets a big boost. Read a sports romance or one featuring a musician (Beyonce is the halftime headliner this year), a book that takes place in the US Southwest (the venue is Arizona), or one where the characters eat snacks during the course of the story. *The SW US includes Arizona, New Mexico, and adjacent portions of California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.
Dating Mr. Darcy 2

9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: Read a book set outside the US.
My Time in the Affair 2/2/23

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

The Valentine Inn2/13/23

Completed

February 2023 Monthly Challenge!

Completed 10/10

✔️1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February (Feb 11, 2022)
A Ticking Time Boss by Olivia Hayle - 15/02/2022

✔️2. Baby Names! Read a book with cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning: Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light) Lights on the lover half of the cover
You Belong With Me by Kristen Proby - 03/02/2023

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Sloane Kennedy: Read one book set in Seattle
Wonder With Me by Kristen Proby - 01/02/2023

✔️4.Valentine’s Day: - February is the month of LOVE! Read any book that you consider to be a love story.
Imagine With Me by Kristen Proby - 03/02/2023

✔️5. US/Black History Month: Read a book that has black on the cover.
Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison - 06/02/2023

✔️6. US/National Bird Feeding Month: Read a book by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D.
WOLF by Rebecca Zanetti - 09/02/2023

✔️7. February 21 – Read a book where the characters eat pancakes
Escape With Me by Kristen Proby - 04/02/2023

✔️8. February 12 – Read a book where the characters eat snacks during the course of the story.
Dream With Me by Kristen Proby - 02/02/2023

✔️9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: Read a book set outside the US.
Onyx Dragons: Alexandrite by Starla Night - 15/02/2023

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison - 01/02/2023

Congratulations, Christine! 📚

Done!

February 2023 Monthly Challenge

5/5 romance/romantic suspense

1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
Seeking Justice: A Christian Romantic Suspense by Laura Scott 13 February; 4 1/2☆


2. Baby Names!

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Sloane Kennedy: Read one book written by Sloane Kennedy or any author with their first or last name.

You may also read a book set in Germany, Wisconsin, or Seattle, or by an author who is from any of those locations. Or you may read any book published in 2015, is shelved as MM or LGBTQIA romance, or features a cat, dog, or horse.
Tracking a Killer by Elizabeth Goddard 10 February; 4☆


4.Valentine’s Day.

5. US/Black History Month.

6. US/National Bird Feeding Month. Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the story, or by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D.
Defending from Danger by Jodie Bailey 7 February; 4 1/2☆


7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival.

8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday.

9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day: Read a book set outside the US.
London and Copenhagen- The Little Café in Copenhagen by Julie Caplin 4 Febrauary; 4☆


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Rescue on the Ridge by Jennifer Brown 16 February; 4 1/2☆

Patrizia wrote: "Done!

February 2023 Monthly Challenge

5/5 romance/romantic suspense

1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's..."

Yay!

Late to the party, but I'm in!

edit: DONE! :)

Completed: 6/5

1. Happy February Birthday!: Forbidden Collection 4 ⭐⭐ (2/26)
2. Baby Names!:
3. FAC – Sloane Kennedy: Adjacent But Only Just ⭐⭐⭐ (2/19)
4. Valentine's Day: Love Practically ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (2/14)
5. Black History Month:
6. National Bird Feeding Month: Deathwatch ⭐⭐⭐ (2/11)
7. Mardi Gras/Carnival: Valentine ⭐⭐⭐ (2/10)
8. Super Bowl Sunday:
9. Finnish Culture Day: To Vex a Viscount ⭐⭐⭐ (2/21)
10. Reader's Choice:






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2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them: Autumn (Fall Season), Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light), Gavin (White Hawk), Theo (Divine Gift).

5. US/Black History Month: Read a book with a POC character, written by a POC author, or that has black on the cover.

8. February 12 – Read a sports romance or one featuring a musician, a book that takes place in the US Southwest, or one where the characters eat snacks during the course of the story. *The SW US includes Arizona, New Mexico, and adjacent portions of California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.
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February 2023 Monthly Challenge!

10/10 DONE

1. Happy February Birthday. published Feb 14, 2017 Robbing the Dead Tana Collins 2/14
2. Baby Names: Eleanor The Blurry Years Eleanor Kriseman 2/12
3. Featured Author Challenge - set in Wisconsin Wolf Hollow Victoria Houston 2/7
4. Valentine’s Day. love story: Her First Taste of Fire Kristen Painter 2/5
5. US/Black History Month. POC character, written by a POC author Dark Water Disappearance K.D. Richards 2/2
6. US/National Bird Feeding Month author’s last name beginning with B A Letter to Three Witches Elizabeth Bass 2/17
7. Mardi Gras/Carnival. characters eat pancakes (Pancake House Mystery, #7) A Room with a Roux Sarah Fox 2/6
8. Super Bowl Sunday characters eat snacks during the story Death and Relaxation Devon Monk 2/19
9. Finnish Culture Day. set outside the US: Australia Death at the Dog Show Grace York 2/1
10. Reader's Choice Dead City James Ponti 2/15

Jonquil wrote: "February 2023 Monthly Challenge!

10/10 DONE

1. Happy February Birthday. published Feb 14, 2017 Robbing the Dead Tana Collins 2/14
2. Baby Names: Eleanor [book:Th..."

Nice work!

I'm finished - thanks for another fun challenge!!

February Monthly Challenge
5/5



1. Happy February Birthday: Love at First Kate Clayborn ✔️2/21

2. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Sloane Kennedy: Inevitable Disclosure Nicky James ✔️2/7

3. US/Black History Month: When No One Is Watching Alyssa Cole ✔️2/5

4. US/National Bird Feeding Month: Private Politics Emma Barry ✔️2/17

5. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday: Scoring With the Wrong Twin Naima Simone ✔️2/11

February 2023 Monthly Challenge!

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy February Birthday!:
Read a book published in February.
Rust or Ride-Autumn Jones Lake 2/22/23

2. Baby Names!
Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). This month's names:
Autumn (Fall Season),
Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light),
Gavin (White Hawk),
Theo (Divine Gift).
Autumn Jones Lake-Reckless Truths 2/09/23

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Sloane Kennedy: Read one book set in Germany, Wisconsin, or Seattle.
(Seattle)
The Lost Sister-Elle Gray 2/08/23

4.Valentine’s Day: - February is the month of LOVE!
Read any book that you consider to be a love story.
It Ends with Us-Colleen Hoover 2/16/23

5. US/Black History Month:
Read a book with a POC character, written by a POC author, or that has black on the cover.
Kennedy Ryan-Before I Let Go 2/17/23

6. US/National Bird Feeding Month:
Read a book by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D.
Debra Webb-Depraved 2/08/23

7. February 21 – Mardi Gras/Carnival:
Read a book that features a celebration, or has purple, gold, or green on the cover.
The Girl and the Deadly End-A.J. Rivers 2/03/23

8. February 12 – Super Bowl Sunday:
Read a sports romance.
Drake-Sawyer Bennett 2/02/23

9. February 28 - Finnish Culture Day:
Read a book set outside the US.
(Spain)
A Spanish Sunrise-Boo Walker 2/05/23

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.
White Lilies-Samantha Christy 2/16/23

💘❤️💝 2023 February Monthly Challenge 💝❤️💘



I finished!!! Thanks for a fun challenge.


10/10 Completed


01. Happy February Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
Fierce Justice by Piper J. Drake 02/09/23
02. Baby Names!: 👶🏻Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them. Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Autumn (Fall Season), Eleanor (Light-Hearted; Shining Light), Gavin (White Hawk), and Theo (Divine Gift).
Remember Me in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk 02/10/23
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Sloane Kennedy: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Sloane Kennedy or any author with their first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Germany, Wisconsin, or Seattle, or by an author who is from any of those locations. Or you may read any book published in 2015, is shelved as MM or LGBTQIA romance, or features a cat, dog, or horse.
After the Silence by Rula Sinara 02/17/23
04. Valentine’s Day (February 14): 💘Read any book that you consider to be a love story.
Springwater by Linda Lael Miller 02/16/23
05. Black History Month: 📚Read a book with a POC character, written by a POC author, or that has black on the cover.
Magnolia Drive by Rochelle Alers 02/06/23
06. National Bird Feeding Month: 🦢Read a book with a bird on the cover or in the story, or by an author’s first or last name beginning with B, I, R, or D.
Someone to Romance by Mary Balogh 02/20/23
07. Mardi Gras/Carnival (February 21): 🎉Read a book that features a celebration, or has purple, gold, or green on the cover. Since many people eat decadent foods on ‘Fat Tuesday,’ you may also read a book where the characters eat pancakes, Paçzki (rich fried Polish donuts stuffed with fruit or cream), or any other decadent food.
Someone to Remember by Mary Balogh 02/04/23
08. Super Bowl Sunday (February 12): 🏈Read a sports romance or one featuring a musician (Beyonce is the halftime headliner this year), a book that takes place in the US Southwest (the venue is Arizona), or one where the characters eat snacks during the course of the story. *The SW US includes Arizona, New Mexico, and adjacent portions of California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.
When Stars Collide by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 02/12/23
09. Finnish Culture Day (February 28): 🇫🇮Read a book set outside the US.
The Highlander's Promise by Lynsay Sands 02/22/23
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
The King's Quest by S.E. Smith 02/01/23