Harlequin Books discussion

This year we will be reading the months in French!

For each month find books to spell out the month's name using the author's first or last name or the title. If you finish a month and have time for another challenge which may be the case in a short month like May, do a second (or third) challenge using either the hero's name or the heroine's.

janvier - January
février - February
mars - March
avril - April
mai - May
juin - June
juillet - July
aout - August
septembre -September
octobre - October
novembre - November
décembre - December

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Harlequin Books wrote: "J-
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J- Christy Jeffries wrote Sweet-Talkin' Maverick
A- Anna James wrote A Deal with Mr. Wrong
N- Nurse's Risk with the Rebel by Karin Baine
V- Vigilante Justice by Jacquelin Thomas
I- An Inconvenient Earl by Julia London
E- ER Doc's Las Vegas Reunion by Denise N. Wheatley
R- Michele Renae wrote Cinderella's Billion-Dollar Invitation


Whew, I wasn't sure I would finish this month. I can't leave ratings or reviews because if I gush about a book, everyone thinks it is because I have to. If I'm not crazy about a book, I can either upset an editor or one of our authors. However, I encourage YOU to leave ratings or short reviews to help others decide if a title is for them or not. I, of course, will answer questions about a book and if you want a more personal response from me, I encourage you to email your questions or requests to me (Harlequin Books).
~ Kim

F- Fortune in Name Only by Tara Taylor Quinn
E- Elizabeth Beacon wrote A Proposal to Protect His Lady
V- Vet to the Rescue: A Clean and Uplifting Romance by Tracy Kelleher
R- Reunited with the Rancher: A Clean and Uplifting Romance by Anna Grace
I- I Only Read Murder by Ian Ferguson
E- The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang
R- Lauri Robinson wrote A Dance with Her Forbidden Officer

March- Thank goodness it was only 4 letters. I had a very busy month. Remember if you share your reading challenge results, you may add stars or reviews so other members may be inspired to read one you loved. ~ Kim

M- The Messy Life of Jane Tanner by Brenda Novak
A- Carol Arens wrote Marriage Charade with the Heir
R- Resisting the Off-Limits Pediatrician byKate MacGuire
S- Susan Mallery wrote The Boardwalk Bookshop

A- Always a Maverick by Delores Fossen
V- Kimberly Van Meter wrote Colton's Secret Stalker
R- Really Cute People by Markus Harwood-Jones
I- It Started with a Secret by Tif Marcelo
L- Louise Allen wrote How Not to Propose to a Duke

M- More Than a Match for the Earl by Emily E.K. Murdoch
A- Adele Buck wrote Fake Flame
I- I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This But I'm Going to Anyway by Chelsea Devantez


Thank goodness it was a short word. This past month was crazy busy. ~ Kim

J- Justine Lewis wrote The Billionaire's Plus-One Deal (Invitation from Bali, Book 2)
U- Ukulele Murder by Leslie Langtry
I- Italian's Stolen Wife by Lorraine Hall
N- Never Date a Roommate by Paula Ottoni

J- Jamie Brenner wrote A Novel Summer
U- Uncovering Colorado Secrets by Rhonda Starnes
I- In Sita's Shadow: An Anita Ray Mystery by Susan Oleksiw
L- Michelle Lindo-Rice wrote The Bookshop Sisterhood
L- Love Finds A Family by Tracy Kelleher
E- Erin La Rosa wrote The Backtrack
T- A Beach House Beginning/A Beauty In The Beast by RaeAnne Thayne and Michelle Lindo-Rice


Is everyone enjoying the Olympic Games? I am although I have had to record most of it and fast-forward through prelims. It also means I am missing all the heart-touching stories the athletes have. ~ Kim

A- Accidental Courtship with the Earl by Samantha Hastings
O- One-Night Baby with Her Best Friend by Juliette Hyland
U- Unraveling Killer Secrets by Shannon Redmon
T- Truly Madly Magically by Hazel Beck

I did not think I was going to finish September but I managed in the last couple of days! I read a lot of books outside my normal picks and really enjoyed them all. ~ Kim

S- Mansi Shah wrote A Good Indian Girl
E- Emergency Engagement by Cathy Williams
P- Penniless Until the Earl's Proposal by Helen Dickson
T- Taming a Heartbreaker: Spicy Black Romance by Brenda Jackson
E- Escape From Devil's Den by Bonnie Vanak
M- Millie Adams wrote Her Impossible Boss's Baby
B- Brenda Jackson wrote The Cottage on Pelican Bay
R- Lauri Robinson wrote Captivated by His Convenient Duchess
E- Everyone Is Watching by Heather Gudenkauf

October was a bit easier with the long cold nights. Nothing better than snuggling under a blanket and reading late into the night. ~ Kim

O- One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery
C- Cowboying Up by Delores Fossen
T- Tara Pammi wrote Fiancée for the Cameras (Harlequin Presents
O- Mindy Obenhaus wrote Hidden Secrets Between Them
B- LeAnne Bristow wrote Her Hometown Soldier's Return
R- Rancher's Return by Maisey Yates
E- Jeanine Englert wrote A Highlander to Protect Her

N- Nurse's New Year with the Billionaire by Karin Baine
O- One-Night Baby with the Best Man by Susan Meier
V- Vows of Revenge by Julia James
E- Escape to the Bayou by Amber Leigh Williams
M- The Maverick's Christmas Countdown by Heatherly Bell
B- The Booklover's Library by Madeline Martin
R- Rescued at Christmas by Janice Carter
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So close!

Happy holidays everyone!

D- Definitely Better Now by Ava Robinson
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C- A Cape Cod Holiday by Jo McNally
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M- The Maverick's Resolution by Brenda Harlen
B- Beauty and the Brooding CEO by Juliette Hyland
R- Resisting the Bossy Billionaire (Harlequin Presents by Michelle Smart
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E's were an issue for me! I hope you did better.