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2025 May Monthly Challenge

1. Happy May Birthday!:
🌷 Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.


2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States): Also known as Military Appreciation Month, this is a month-long observance in the United States, dedicated to people who are currently serving in the United States military.
🌷Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.


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

Fun Facts about Susan Stoker:
* Susan currently lives in Tennessee, but over the last 14 years has also lived in Missouri, California, Colorado, and Indiana.
* Her husband is retired Army, which explains the many moves listed above!
* She writes Contemporary Romance, primarily Romantic Suspense
* Her debut novel (and first book in her debut series), Outback Hearts, was published in 2014 and set in the Australian Outback.

🌷 You may also read any book set in Tennessee, Missouri, California, Colorado, Indiana, or Australia, or any book tagged Contemporary Romance, Suspense or Mystery, or any book published in 2014 or that is the first book in a series.


4. May 3 - Kentucky Derby
🌷 Read a book with an animal in the storyline or on the cover (shifters count), or a book set in Kentucky, Maryland, or New York.


5. May 4 - Star Wars Day “May The Fourth be with You”
🌷 Read a book tagged Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure or Historical (Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away...)


6. May 4 - World Laughter Day
🌷 Read a book tagged Humor, Comedy or something similar, or a book that you expect to make you smile.


7. May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day
🌷 Read a book in which something (or someone) goes missing or is being searched for, or a book with feet visible on the cover (with or without socks/shoes).


8. May 11 - National Eat What You Want Day
🌷 Read a book with a character who is somehow involved in any aspect of the food industry (farm to table) or with any food or drink on the cover.


9. May 15 - International Day of Families
🌷 Read a book with close friends or family in the storyline (biological or 'found' family), or a book with more than two people on the cover.


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


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

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

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

Happy Reading!!

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🪻🌺🌸🌼2025 May Monthly Challenge🌼🌸🌺🪻



10/10 Completed


01. Happy May Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
Somehow, Some Way by Jennifer Probst 05/14/25
02. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States): 👨‍✈️Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.
The Friendship Pact by Jill Shalvis 05/04/25
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Stoker:👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Susan Stoker or any author with her first or last name.
🌷 You may also read any book set in Tennessee, Missouri, California, Colorado, Indiana, or Australia, or any book tagged Contemporary Romance, Suspense or Mystery, or any book published in 2014 or that is the first book in a series.
Meant to Be Yours by Susan Mallery 05/05/25
04. Kentucky Derby (May 3): 🐎Read a book with an animal in the storyline or on the cover (shifters count), or a book set in Kentucky, Maryland, or New York.
Tiger's Daughter by Jennifer Probst - 05/09/25
05. Star Wars Day “May The Fourth be with You” (May 4): 🚀Read a book tagged Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure or Historical (Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away...).
The Dark Prince's Prize by S.E. Smith 05/07/25
06. World Laughter Day (May 4): 😂Read a book tagged Humor, Comedy or something similar, or a book that you expect to make you smile.
The Heartbreaker I Adore by Haley Zaragoza 05/02/25
07. National Lost Sock Memorial Day (May 9): 🧦Read a book in which something (or someone) goes missing or is being searched for, or a book with feet visible on the cover (with or without socks/shoes).
The Lemon Sisters by Jill Shalvis 05/18/25
08. National Eat What You Want Day (May 11): 🍓🍒🍔🍟🍕🥙🧁🥧Read a book with a character who is somehow involved in any aspect of the food industry (farm to table) or with any food or drink on the cover.
Rainy Day Friends by Jill Shalvis 05/16/25
09. International Day of Families (May 15):👫🏻👯‍♀️Read a book with close friends or family in the storyline (biological or 'found' family), or a book with more than two people on the cover.
The Backup Plan by Jill Shalvis 05/12/25
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Highland Hearts Holiday Bookshop by Tricia O’Malley 05/14/25

2025 May Monthly Challenge

10/10

🎉🎉 CHALLENGE COMPLETED 🎉🎉

1. Happy May Birthday! Read a book published in May:
The Poisoner's Ring - 15 MAY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


2. National Military Appreciation Month. Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military:
Sinners are Winners - 2 MAY ⭐⭐⭐⭐

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Stoker:
Protecting Caroline - 2 MAY ⭐⭐⭐

4. Kentucky Derby. Read a book with an animal in the storyline:
Sovereign - 7 MAY ⭐⭐⭐

5. Star Wars Day. Read a book tagged Fantasy:
The Wolf - 11 MAY ⭐⭐⭐⭐

6. World Laughter Day. Read a book tagged Humor:
Diary of a Bad Boy - 9 MAY ⭐⭐

7. National Lost Sock Memorial Day. Read a book with feet visible on the cover (with or without socks/shoes):
Under Loch and Key - 5 MAY ⭐⭐⭐⭐

8. National Eat What You Want Day. Read a book with a character who is somehow involved in any aspect of the food industry:
The Sweetest Fix - 2 MAY ⭐⭐⭐⭐

9. International Day of Families. Read a book with family in the storyline:
Until Harmony - 10 MAY ⭐⭐⭐⭐

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice:
Skullduggery - 12 MAY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

2025 May Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finish

1. Happy May Birthday!:
🌷 Read a book published in May
Fall With Me-Brooke Montgomery 5/24/25

2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States): Also known as Military Appreciation Month,
🌷Read a book with a character who is a first responder.
Chasing Her Fire-Claire Kingsley 5/13/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Stoker:
🌷 Read any book tagged Contemporary Romance
How to End a Love Story-Yulin Kuang 5/18/25

4. May 3 - Kentucky Derby
🌷 Read a book a book set in Kentucky, Maryland, or New York.
(New York)
Crazy Imperfect Hearts-Samantha Christy 5/09/25

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day “May The Fourth be with You”
🌷 Read a book tagged Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure or Historical
(Fantasy)
Dead Man Talking-Jana Deleon 5/15/25

6. May 4 - World Laughter Day
🌷 Read a book that you expect to make you smile.
Forbidden Dreams-Natasha Madison 5/01/25

7. May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day
🌷 Read a book in which something (or someone) goes missing or is being searched for.
Before I'm Gone-Heidi McLaughlin 5/27/25

8. May 11 - National Eat What You Want Day
🌷 Read a book with a character who is somehow involved in any aspect of the food industry (farm to table)
Chaotic Corgis-Mildred Abbott 5/04/25

9. May 15 - International Day of Families
🌷 Read a book with close friends or family in the storyline (biological or 'found' family)
Sometimes You Fall-Harlow James 5/12/25

10. Reader's Choice:
🌷 Read any book of your choice.
Can't Get Enough-Kennedy Ryan 5/23/25

10/10 Completed!

✔ Happy May Birthday!:
🌷 Read a book published in May.
The Paradise Problem, Christina Lauren - 1 May


✔ May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States):
🌷Read a book with a character who was formerly in the military.
The Hero She Needs, Anna Hackett - 3 May


✔ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Stoker:
🌷 Read one book written by Susan Stoker or any author with her first name.
Cutting Loose, Susan Andersen - 3 May


✔ May 3 - Kentucky Derby
🌷 Read a book with an animal in the storyline.
Finding Gobi: The True Story of a Little Dog and an Incredible Journey, Dion Leonard - 1 May


✔ May 4 - Star Wars Day “May The Fourth be with You”
🌷 Read a book tagged Fantasy.
The In-Between Bookstore, Edward Underhill - 2 May


✔ May 4 - World Laughter Day
🌷 Read a book tagged Humor.
Just Kiss Me, Rachel Gibson - 4 May


✔ May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day
🌷 Read a book in which something (or someone) goes missing or is being searched for.
A Borrowing of Bones, Paula Munier - 4 May


✔ May 11 - National Eat What You Want Day
🌷 Read a book with a character who is somehow involved in any aspect of the food industry.
Notes from a Young Black Chef, Kwame Onwuachi - 7 May


✔ May 15 - International Day of Families
🌷 Read a book with close friends or family in the storyline.
The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, Dan Gemeinhart - 5 May


✔ Reader's Choice:
🌷 Read any book of your choice.
Say You're Sorry, Melinda Leigh - 6 May

I'm in!

...10/10 Completed May 31

1. Happy May Birthday!: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson May 31, 5 stars

2. May Month-Long Observance - Shades of Gray by Maya Banks May 17, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Stoker: The Wainwright Secret by Margaret Chittenden May 31, 3 stars

4. May 3 - Kentucky Derby: Theft on Thursday by Ann Purser May 31, 3 stars

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day: The Wrath and the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh May 29, 3 stars

6. May 4 - World Laughter Day: It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey May 5, 4 stars

7. May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day: The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling May 4, 3 stars

8. May 11 - National Eat What You Want Day - Pepperoni Pizza Can Be Murder by Chris Cavender May 28, 2 stars

9. May 15 - International Day of Families: The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn May 23, 4 stars

10. Reader's Choice: Deep End by Ali Hazelwood May 12, 4 stars

Read - 10

1. Happy May Birthday!
🌷 Read a book published in May - 2014
Fatal Flaw, Marie Force | 5/1

2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month
🌷Read a book with a character who is a first responder
Fatal Scandal, Marie Force | 5/5

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Stoker
🌷 Read any book set in California
Owl Be Yours, R.J. Blain | 5/6

4. May 3 - Kentucky Derby
🌷 Read a book with an animal in the storyline / on the cover (shifters count)
Bound to the Orc Ranger, Krista Luna | 5/16

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day “May The Fourth be with You”
🌷 Read a book tagged Adventure or Historical
King Solomon's Mines, H. Rider Haggard | 5/2

6. May 4 - World Laughter Day
🌷 Read a book that you expect to make you smile.
Kickstart My Witch, Lotta Smith | 5/22

7. May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day
🌷 Read a book in where someone goes missing - Maeve, Derek's daughter is kidnapped
Fatal Deception, Marie Force | 5/18

8. May 11 - National Eat What You Want Day
🌷 Read a book with a character who is somehow involved in any aspect of the food industry
The Salmon Way: An Alaska State of Mind, Amy Gulick | 5/8

9. May 15 - International Day of Families
🌷 Read a book with close friends or family in the storyline
Nestless Eagles, G.H. BABAGILO | 5/12

10. Reader's Choice
🌷 Read any book of your choice
PS: I Hate You, Lauren Connolly | 5/19

COMPLETED

2025 May Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025

Completed: 10/10

1. Happy May Birthday!:
🌷 Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald. A Gate at the Stairs - Lorrie Moore 5/13/25

2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States): Also known as Military Appreciation Month, this is a month-long observance in the United States, dedicated to people who are currently serving in the United States military.
🌷Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder. One Shot - Lee Child 5/17/25

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

Fun Facts about Susan Stoker:
* Susan currently lives in Tennessee, but over the last 14 years has also lived in Missouri, California, Colorado, and Indiana.
* Her husband is retired Army, which explains the many moves listed above!
* She writes Contemporary Romance, primarily Romantic Suspense
* Her debut novel (and first book in her debut series), Outback Hearts, was published in 2014 and set in the Australian Outback.

🌷 You may also read any book set in Tennessee, Missouri, California, Colorado, Indiana, or Australia, or any book tagged Contemporary Romance, Suspense or Mystery, or any book published in 2014 or that is the first book in a series. Every Crooked Nanny - Kathy Hogan Trocheck 5/5/25

4. May 3 - Kentucky Derby
🌷 Read a book with an animal in the storyline or on the cover (shifters count), or a book set in Kentucky, Maryland, or New York. Murder is a Piece of Cake - Valerie Burns 5/7/25

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day “May The Fourth be with You”
🌷 Read a book tagged Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure or Historical (Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away...) Love, Eternally - Morgan O'Neill 5/2/25

6. May 4 - World Laughter Day
🌷 Read a book tagged Humor, Comedy or something similar, or a book that you expect to make you smile. XOXO, Cody: An Opinionated Homosexual's Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness - Cody Rigsby 5/11/25

7. May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day
🌷 Read a book in which something (or someone) goes missing or is being searched for, or a book with feet visible on the cover (with or without socks/shoes). When I'm Dead - Hannah Morrissey 5/7/25

8. May 11 - National Eat What You Want Day
🌷 Read a book with a character who is somehow involved in any aspect of the food industry (farm to table) or with any food or drink on the cover. When in Rome - Sarah Adams 5/1/25

9. May 15 - International Day of Families
🌷 Read a book with close friends or family in the storyline (biological or 'found' family), or a book with more than two people on the cover. Something Blue - Emily Giffin 5/1/25

10. Reader's Choice:
🌷 Read any book of your choice. Private Rio - James Patterson 5/8/25

I'm in for 10!

May Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

1. Green on cover: The Wallflower Dares the Duke Alyssa Clarke 5☆ 24/5/25
2. National Military Appreciation: Hide Your Crazy Lani Lynn Vale 3☆ 14/5/25
3. Contemporary romance: Love at First Blizzard Engrid Eaves 5☆ 12/5/25
4. Animal in story: Curvy Girl and the Single Dad Bear Zoey Rose 5☆ 5/5/25
5. Fantasy: Zandian Lights Renee Rose/Rebel West 4☆ 21/5/25
6. Comedy: Ten Years in An Open Necked Shirt John Cooper Clarke 4☆ 25/5/25
7. Someone goes missing: Captured by the Mountain Man Clara King 5☆ 7/5/25
8. Food on cover: Second Chance Christmas Cracker Crush Jessie Gussman 4☆ 10/5/25
9. More than 2 people on cover: Running with Direwolves Lily Harlem 4☆ 18/5/25
10. Reader's Choice: Finding the Mountain Man Zoey Rose 5☆ 2/5/25

0/10

1. Happy May Birthday!:
🌷 Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.


2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States): Also known as Military Appreciation Month, this is a month-long observance in the United States, dedicated to people who are currently serving in the United States military.
🌷Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.


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

Fun Facts about Susan Stoker:
* Susan currently lives in Tennessee, but over the last 14 years has also lived in Missouri, California, Colorado, and Indiana.
* Her husband is retired Army, which explains the many moves listed above!
* She writes Contemporary Romance, primarily Romantic Suspense
* Her debut novel (and first book in her debut series), Outback Hearts, was published in 2014 and set in the Australian Outback.

🌷 You may also read any book set in Tennessee, Missouri, California, Colorado, Indiana, or Australia, or any book tagged Contemporary Romance, Suspense or Mystery, or any book published in 2014 or that is the first book in a series.


4. May 3 - Kentucky Derby
🌷 Read a book with an animal in the storyline or on the cover (shifters count), or a book set in Kentucky, Maryland, or New York.


5. May 4 - Star Wars Day “May The Fourth be with You”
🌷 Read a book tagged Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure or Historical (Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away...)


6. May 4 - World Laughter Day
🌷 Read a book tagged Humor, Comedy or something similar, or a book that you expect to make you smile.


7. May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day
🌷 Read a book in which something (or someone) goes missing or is being searched for, or a book with feet visible on the cover (with or without socks/shoes).


8. May 11 - National Eat What You Want Day
🌷 Read a book with a character who is somehow involved in any aspect of the food industry (farm to table) or with any food or drink on the cover.


9. May 15 - International Day of Families
🌷 Read a book with close friends or family in the storyline (biological or 'found' family), or a book with more than two people on the cover.


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

In for the usual! 🙋🏻‍♀️

1. The Corset Diaries: May
2. The Huntress: Military
3. Love, Theoretically: Contemporary
4.City of Girls: New York
5. Annie Bot: Sci-Fi
6. Seduction and Snacks: Humor
7. First Lady: Feet
8. The Wall of Winnipeg and Me: Food
9. Next Year in Havana: Family
10.The Deal: Reader's Choice

Holding my spot!

May Challenges -

1. Happy May Birthday. Read a book published in May: King of Libertines 2/5

2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States). Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military: To Seduce a Sinner 13/5

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Stoker. Read any book tagged Contemporary Romance, or that is the first book in a series: One for the Money 19/5

4. May 3 - Kentucky Derby. Read a book with an animal in the storyline or on the cover: To Beguile a Beast 14/5

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day. Read a book tagged Sci-Fi: The Weaver 27/5

6. May 4 - World Laughter Day. Read a book tagged Humour/Comedy or a book that you expect to make you smile: Princess in Training 22/5

7. May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day. Read a book in which someone goes missing or is being searched for: Last Breath 11/5

8. May 11 - National Eat What You Want Day. Read a book with any food or drink on the cover: Two for the Show 20/5

9. May 15 - International Day of Families. Read a book with close friends or family in the storyline: To Desire a Devil 16/5

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: Rescued by the Ranger 20/5

I'm in for 7 this month.

My Spot

2025 May Monthly Challenge


1. Happy May Birthday!:
✔ 🌷 RAB published in May - You Like It Darker - published 5/21/24

2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States):
🌷Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Stoker:
🌷 Read one book written by Susan Stoker or any author with her first or last name.
🌷 You may also read any book set in Tennessee, Missouri, California, Colorado, Indiana, or Australia, or any book tagged Contemporary Romance, Suspense or Mystery, or any book published in 2014 or that is the first book in a series.

4. May 3 - Kentucky Derby
🌷 Read a book with an animal in the storyline or on the cover, or a book set in Kentucky, Maryland, or New York.

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day “May The Fourth be with You”
🌷 Read a book tagged Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure or Historical (Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away...)

6. May 4 - World Laughter Day
🌷 Read a book tagged Humor, Comedy or something similar, or a book that you expect to make you smile.

7. May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day
🌷 Read a book in which something (or someone) goes missing or is being searched for, or a book with feet visible on the cover (with or without socks/shoes).

8. May 11 - National Eat What You Want Day
🌷 Read a book with a character who is somehow involved in any aspect of the food industry (farm to table) or with any food or drink on the cover.

9. May 15 - International Day of Families
🌷 Read a book with close friends or family in the storyline (biological or 'found' family), or a book with more than two people on the cover.

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

May Monthly Challenge
May 2025

My Monthly Challenge (msg 21)

Books Read ❱❱ 10



☑️1. Happy May Birthday!
🔺Read a book published in May
🔺Edge of the Enforcer ❱❱ 05.30 ★★★★

☑️2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month
🔺Read a book with a character who is formerly in the military
🔺Dark Powers ❱❱ 05.23 ★★★

☑️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Stoker
🔺Read any tagged Contemporary Romance, Suspense or Mystery
🔺Stars, Love And Pirouettes ❱❱ 05.10 ★★★

☑️4. May 3 - Kentucky Derby
🔺Read a book with an animal in the storyline or on the cover
🔺The Royal Mess ❱❱ 05.04 ★★★

☑️5. May 4 - Star Wars Day “May The Fourth be with You”
🔺Read a book tagged Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure or Historical
🔺Bonded in Death ❱❱ 05.12 ★★★★

☑️6. May 4 - World Laughter Day
🔺Read a book tagged Humor, Comedy
🔺Mercenary Abduction ❱❱ 05.20 ★★★

☑️7. May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day
🔺Read a book with feet visible on the cover
🔺Up Close and Personal ❱❱ 05.05 ★★★

☑️8. May 11 - National Eat What You Want Day
🔺Read a book with a character who is somehow involved in any aspect of the food industry
🔺The Second Chance Cafe ❱❱ 05.24 ★★★★

☑️9. May 15 - International Day of Families
🔺Read a book with close friends or family in the storyline
🔺Hidden in Smoke ❱❱ 05.18 ★★★★

☑️10. Reader's Choice
🔺Read any book of your choice
🔺Slouch Witch ❱❱ 05.26 ★★★★

May Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 1 - 31, 2025


1. Read a book published in May
Practical Demonkeeping by Christopher Moore 05/31/2025

2. Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.
Taking the Leap by Kristen Ashley 05/09/2025

3. Read any book tagged Contemporary Romance, Suspense or Mystery
Heartwood by Amity Gaige 05/06/2025 (Suspense)

4. Read a book set in Kentucky, Maryland, or New York.
Count My Lies by Sophie Stava 05/08/2025 (New York)

5. Read a book tagged Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure or Historical (Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away...)
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride 05/15/2025 (Historical)

6. Read a book tagged Humor, Comedy or something similar, or a book that you expect to make you smile.
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems 05/27/2025 (Humor)

7. Read a book with feet visible on the cover (with or without socks/shoes).
Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald 05/02/2025


8. Read a book with any food or drink on the cover.
Murder by Cheesecake by Rachel Ekstrom Courage 06/05/2025

9. Read a book with close friends or family in the storyline (biological or 'found' family)
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins 05/18/2025

10. Read any book of your choice.
Dedication to Murder by Lauren Elliott 05/09/2025

May MONTHLY CHALLENGE

READ: 10/10

✔️1. Happy May Birthday!:
🌷 Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
The Pike - J.J. Richards (pub May 1, 2024) 5/22

✔️2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States):
🌷Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.
Bonded in Death - J.D. Robb (MC a cop)5/5

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Stoker:
🌷 Read one book written by Susan Stoker or any author with her first or last name.
🌷 You may also read any book set in Tennessee, Missouri, California, Colorado, Indiana, or Australia, or any book tagged Contemporary Romance, Suspense or Mystery, or any book published in 2014 or that is the first book in a series.
Crewel and Unusual - Molly MacRae 5/26

✔️4. May 3 - Kentucky Derby
🌷 Read a book with an animal in the storyline or on the cover (shifters count), or a book set in Kentucky, Maryland, or New York.
A Case of Cat and Mouse - Sofie Kelly 5/19


✔️5. May 4 - Star Wars Day “May The Fourth be with You”
🌷 Read a book tagged Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure or Historical (Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away...)
Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros (fantasy) 5/3

✔️6. May 4 - World Laughter Day
🌷 Read a book tagged Humor, Comedy or something similar, or a book that you expect to make you smile.
Charmed Bones - Carolyn Haines (humor) 5/15

✔️7. May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day
🌷 Read a book in which something (or someone) goes missing or is being searched for, or a book with feet visible on the cover (with or without socks/shoes).
Improbably Yours - Kerry Anne King (key to golf cart) 5/7

✔️8. May 11 - National Eat What You Want Day
🌷 Read a book with a character who is somehow involved in any aspect of the food industry (farm to table) or with any food or drink on the cover.
Pumpkin Spice and Poisoning - Katherine Hayton 5/29


✔️9. May 15 - International Day of Families
🌷 Read a book with close friends or family in the storyline (biological or 'found' family), or a book with more than two people on the cover.
Controlled Chaos - Nikki Ash 5/11
(both MC's family and best friends are pivotal to the story)

✔️10. Reader's Choice:
🌷 Read any book of your choice.
The Last Bloodcarver - Vanessa Le 5/20

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

I'll try for all 10 and see where I end up.

2025 May Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 5/1/25 to 5/31/25
10/10

1. Happy May Birthday! - With green on the cover - Stuck in Second Gear by Carmen Reid - 5/8/25 ♥♥♥♥


2. May Month-Long Observance - Character who is a first responder - Fatal Reckoning by Marie Force - 5/7/25 ♥♥♥♥♥

Sam is with the Washington DC Metro Police Department.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Stoker - Set in Tennessee - Until Hanna by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 5/10/25 ♥♥♥♥


4. May 3 - Kentucky Derby - Set in New York - Born in Death by J.D. Robb - 5/12/25 ♥♥♥♥♥


5. May 4 - Star Wars Day - Tagged Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure or Historical - Last Guard by Nalini Singh - 5/3/25 ♥♥♥♥


6. May 4 - World Laughter Day – Expect to make you smile - Hidden Nature by Nora Roberts - 5/29/25 ♥♥♥♥♥

Nora Roberts books are always exciting, with great characters. Always enjoyable.

7. May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day - Feet visible on the cover (with or without socks/shoes) - The Lemon Sisters by Jill Shalvis - 5/28/25 ♥♥♥♥


8. May 11 - National Eat What You Want Day - Character who is somehow involved in any aspect of the food industryThe Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand - 5/18/25 ♥♥♥♥

Adrienne is Asst Manager at a hot local restaurant.

9. May 15 - International Day of Families - With close friends or family in the storyline - Summer Light on Nantucket by Nancy Thayer - 5/2/25 ♥♥♥♥

Blythe and her four kids spend the summer on Nantucket together.

10. Reader's Choice - Any book - After That Night by Karin Slaughter - 5/21/25 ♥♥♥♥♥


*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 5/29/25*****

9/10

1. Happy May Birthday!:
🌷 Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
Hazardous to a Duke's Heart - Sabrina Jeffries (Kensington - May 2025) - May 19


2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States): Also known as Military Appreciation Month, this is a month-long observance in the United States, dedicated to people who are currently serving in the United States military.
🌷Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.
Hero Mine - Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - May 2025) (former Marine) - May 7


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Stoker:
🌷 Read one book written by Susan Stoker or any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Susan Stoker:
* Susan currently lives in Tennessee, but over the last 14 years has also lived in Missouri, California, Colorado, and Indiana.
* Her husband is retired Army, which explains the many moves listed above!
* She writes Contemporary Romance, primarily Romantic Suspense
* Her debut novel (and first book in her debut series), Outback Hearts, was published in 2014 and set in the Australian Outback.

🌷 You may also read any book set in Tennessee, Missouri, California, Colorado, Indiana, or Australia, or any book tagged Contemporary Romance, Suspense or Mystery, or any book published in 2014 or that is the first book in a series.
Corralled in Cutthroat Creek - Juno Rushdan (HI #2286 - May 2025) (suspense) - May 9


4. May 3 - Kentucky Derby
🌷 Read a book with an animal in the storyline or on the cover (shifters count), or a book set in Kentucky, Maryland, or New York.
Personal Security - Lisa Childs (HRS #2325 - May 2025) - May 28


5. May 4 - Star Wars Day “May The Fourth be with You”
🌷 Read a book tagged Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure or Historical (Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away...)
Beauty and the Lyon - Tanya Wilde (Dragonblade - Apr 2025) - May 5


6. May 4 - World Laughter Day
🌷 Read a book tagged Humor, Comedy or something similar, or a book that you expect to make you smile.
Hardly a Gentleman - Eloisa James (HarperCollins - May 2025) - May 15


7. May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day
🌷 Read a book in which something (or someone) goes missing or is being searched for, or a book with feet visible on the cover (with or without socks/shoes).
The Lightkeeper's Curse - Cassie Miles (HI #2288 - May 2025) (missing person) - May 22


8. May 11 - National Eat What You Want Day
🌷 Read a book with a character who is somehow involved in any aspect of the food industry (farm to table) or with any food or drink on the cover.


9. May 15 - International Day of Families
🌷 Read a book with close friends or family in the storyline (biological or 'found' family), or a book with more than two people on the cover.
A Summer to Start Over - Sera Taino (HSE #3092 - May 2025) (family) - May 20


10. Reader's Choice:
🌷 Read any book of your choice.
Marriage Bargain with the Comte - Parker J. Cole (HH #1858 - May 2025) - May 24


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2025 May Monthly Challenge

10/10

✅️1. Happy May Birthday!:
Shield of Sparrows - Devney Perry (5/7) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✅️2. Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military:
Leave Me Behind - K.M. Moronova (5/6) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✅️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Stoker:
Trusting Skylar - Susan Stoker (5/15) ⭐️⭐️⭐️

✅️4. Read a book with an animal in the storyline or on the cover:
The Love Haters - Katherine Center (5/23) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✅️5. Read a book tagged Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure or Historical:
Quicksilver - Callie Hart (5/21) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✅️6. Read a book that you expect to make you smile:
Tourist Trap - Morgan Elizabeth (5/27) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✅️7. Read a book in which something (or someone) goes missing or is being search for:
Irreversible - Jennifer Hartmann/Chelly St. Clair (5/30) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✅️8. Read a book with any food or drink on the cover:
Unromance - Erin Connor (5/31) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✅️9. Read a book with close friends or family in the storyline:
The Blood We Crave - Monty Jay (5/19) ⭐️⭐️⭐️

✅️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing:
Aspen - Fiona Cole (5/23) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2025 May Monthly Challenge
1 May to 31 May, 2025

Read: 1

🌷 1. Happy May Birthday!: Captain of the Guard by Anna Hackett

🌷 2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States): In the Company of Wolves by Paige Tyler

🌷 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Stoker: Trusting Skylar by Susan Stoker

🌷 4. May 3 - Kentucky Derby: Fated to the Wolf Prince by April L. Moon

🌷 5. May 4 - Star Wars Day “May The Fourth be with You”: Merrick's Maiden by S.E. Smith 19/5/2025

🌷 6. May 4 - World Laughter Day: Beating Ruby by Camilla Monk

🌷 7. May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day: Undiscovered by Anna Hackett

🌷 8. May 11 - National Eat What You Want Day: The Best Man by Kristan Higgins

🌷 9. May 15 - International Day of Families: Kiss Me Like This by Bella Andre

🌷 10. Reader's Choice: Kill Without Mercy by Alexandra Ivy

Heather wrote: "10/10 Completed!

✔ Happy May Birthday!:
🌷 Read a book published in May.
The Paradise Problem, Christina Lauren - 1 May

✔ May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciati..."


COMPLETED! Thanks for another fun challenge.

2025 May Monthly Challenge

10/10

1. Happy May Birthday!:
🌷 green on cover A Misty Morning Murder Loulou Harrington 5/11

2. Military Appreciation Month🌷 character who is currently or formerly in the military Protecting Summer Susan Stoker 5/4
3. Fun Facts about Susan Stoker: set in Tennessee Dead Post Society Diane Kelly 5/6
4. May 3 - Kentucky Derby
🌷 animal in the story line AND set in Kentucky Peg and Rose Play the Ponies Laurien Berenson 5/2
5. Star Wars Day “May The Fourth be with You”
🌷 tagged Sci-Fi Crashed Katie Neptune 5/5
6. May 4 - World Laughter Day
🌷 tagged Humor The Undead Mr. Tenpenny Tammie Painter 5/2
7. May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day
🌷 feet visible on cover Barefoot on the Grass A.B. Turner 5/7

8. May 11 - National Eat What You Want Day
🌷involved in any aspect of the food industry Death By Chowder Donna Walo Clancy 5/8
9. May 15 - International Day of Families
🌷 close friends or family in the storyline or a book with more than two people on cover
Cover me with my Izar: A Jewish Family Saga Nora Houri‐Haim 5/10

10. Reader's Choice Securing Caite Susan Stoker 5/5

🪻🌺🌸🌼2025 May Monthly Challenge🌼🌸🌺🪻



Done!!!


10/10 Completed


01. Happy May Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
Somehow, Some Way by Jennifer Probst 05/14/25
02. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States): 👨‍✈️Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.
The Friendship Pact by Jill Shalvis 05/04/25
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Stoker:👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Susan Stoker or any author with her first or last name.
🌷 You may also read any book set in Tennessee, Missouri, California, Colorado, Indiana, or Australia, or any book tagged Contemporary Romance, Suspense or Mystery, or any book published in 2014 or that is the first book in a series.
Meant to Be Yours by Susan Mallery 05/05/25
04. Kentucky Derby (May 3): 🐎Read a book with an animal in the storyline or on the cover (shifters count), or a book set in Kentucky, Maryland, or New York.
Tiger's Daughter by Jennifer Probst - 05/09/25
05. Star Wars Day “May The Fourth be with You” (May 4): 🚀Read a book tagged Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure or Historical (Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away...).
The Dark Prince's Prize by S.E. Smith 05/07/25
06. World Laughter Day (May 4): 😂Read a book tagged Humor, Comedy or something similar, or a book that you expect to make you smile.
The Heartbreaker I Adore by Haley Zaragoza 05/02/25
07. National Lost Sock Memorial Day (May 9): 🧦Read a book in which something (or someone) goes missing or is being searched for, or a book with feet visible on the cover (with or without socks/shoes).
The Lemon Sisters by Jill Shalvis 05/18/25
08. National Eat What You Want Day (May 11): 🍓🍒🍔🍟🍕🥙🧁🥧Read a book with a character who is somehow involved in any aspect of the food industry (farm to table) or with any food or drink on the cover.
Rainy Day Friends by Jill Shalvis 05/16/25
09. International Day of Families (May 15):👫🏻👯‍♀️Read a book with close friends or family in the storyline (biological or 'found' family), or a book with more than two people on the cover.
The Backup Plan by Jill Shalvis 05/12/25
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Highland Hearts Holiday Bookshop by Tricia O’Malley 05/14/25

10 of 10 COMPLETED
NOTE: I was traveling internationally for much of May so the dates read are really the dates that my kindle synced via wifi; the actual date read is sometime between that date and the previous sync date

1. Happy May Birthday! ❱❱ Under the Same Sky (The Timberbridge Brothers, #2) by Claudia Burgoa 5/7/2025
🌷 Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.

2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States) ❱❱ Trusting Skylar (Silverstone #1) by Susan Stoker 5/11/2025
🌷Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Stoker ❱❱ Defending Raven (Mountain Mercenaries, #7) by Susan Stoker 5/2/2025
🌷 Read one book written by Susan Stoker or any author with her first or last name. Link to Susan Stoker's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

4. May 3 - Kentucky Derby ❱❱ Love to Hate You by Marina Adair 5/10/2025
🌷 Read a book with an animal in the storyline or on the cover (shifters count), or a book set in Kentucky, Maryland, or New York.

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day “May The Fourth be with You” ❱❱ The Summer That Shaped Us (Hobby Island #1) by Lori Wilde 5/5/2025
🌷 Read a book tagged Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure or Historical (Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away...)

6. May 4 - World Laughter Day ❱❱ Nun the Wiser: A Grumpy Sunshine Romantic Comedy (Bad Habit Book Club 2) by Lissa Sharpe 5/4/2025
🌷 Read a book tagged Humor, Comedy or something similar, or a book that you expect to make you smile.

7. May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day ❱❱ Defending Everly (Mountain Mercenaries, #5) by Anna Hackett 5/1/2025
🌷 Read a book in which something (or someone) goes missing or is being searched for, or a book with feet visible on the cover (with or without socks/shoes).

8. May 11 - National Eat What You Want Day ❱❱ Heated (Shadows Landing: The Townsends #4) by Kathleen Brooks 5/17/2025
🌷 Read a book with a character who is somehow involved in any aspect of the food (beverage) industry (farm to table) or with any food or drink on the cover.

9. May 15 - International Day of Families ❱❱ The Pretend Fiancé Fiasco (Copper Valley Bro Code, #6) by Pippa Grant 5/17/2025
🌷 Read a book with close friends or family in the storyline (biological or 'found' family), or a book with more than two people on the cover.

10. Reader's Choice ❱❱ The Best of Us by Brittney Sahin 5/20/2025
🌷 Read any book of your choice.

Completed - thanks Karen!

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Finished on post 11. Thanks! - Elaine.

2025 May Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finish

1. Happy May Birthday!:
🌷 Read a book published in May
Fall With Me-Brooke Montgomery 5/24/25

2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States): Also known as Military Appreciation Month,
🌷Read a book with a character who is a first responder.
Chasing Her Fire-Claire Kingsley 5/13/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Stoker:
🌷 Read any book tagged Contemporary Romance
How to End a Love Story-Yulin Kuang 5/18/25

4. May 3 - Kentucky Derby
🌷 Read a book a book set in Kentucky, Maryland, or New York.
(New York)
Crazy Imperfect Hearts-Samantha Christy 5/09/25

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day “May The Fourth be with You”
🌷 Read a book tagged Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure or Historical
(Fantasy)
Dead Man Talking-Jana Deleon 5/15/25

6. May 4 - World Laughter Day
🌷 Read a book that you expect to make you smile.
Forbidden Dreams-Natasha Madison 5/01/25

7. May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day
🌷 Read a book in which something (or someone) goes missing or is being searched for.
Before I'm Gone-Heidi McLaughlin 5/27/25

8. May 11 - National Eat What You Want Day
🌷 Read a book with a character who is somehow involved in any aspect of the food industry (farm to table)
Chaotic Corgis-Mildred Abbott 5/04/25

9. May 15 - International Day of Families
🌷 Read a book with close friends or family in the storyline (biological or 'found' family)
Sometimes You Fall-Harlow James 5/12/25

10. Reader's Choice:
🌷 Read any book of your choice.
Can't Get Enough-Kennedy Ryan 5/23/25

May MONTHLY CHALLENGE

READ: 10/10

✔️1. Happy May Birthday!:
🌷 Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
The Pike - J.J. Richards (pub May 1, 2024) 5/22

✔️2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States):
🌷Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.
Bonded in Death - J.D. Robb (MC a cop)5/5

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Stoker:
🌷 Read one book written by Susan Stoker or any author with her first or last name.
🌷 You may also read any book set in Tennessee, Missouri, California, Colorado, Indiana, or Australia, or any book tagged Contemporary Romance, Suspense or Mystery, or any book published in 2014 or that is the first book in a series.
Crewel and Unusual - Molly MacRae 5/26

✔️4. May 3 - Kentucky Derby
🌷 Read a book with an animal in the storyline or on the cover (shifters count), or a book set in Kentucky, Maryland, or New York.
A Case of Cat and Mouse - Sofie Kelly 5/19


✔️5. May 4 - Star Wars Day “May The Fourth be with You”
🌷 Read a book tagged Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure or Historical (Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away...)
Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros (fantasy) 5/3

✔️6. May 4 - World Laughter Day
🌷 Read a book tagged Humor, Comedy or something similar, or a book that you expect to make you smile.
Charmed Bones - Carolyn Haines (humor) 5/15

✔️7. May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day
🌷 Read a book in which something (or someone) goes missing or is being searched for, or a book with feet visible on the cover (with or without socks/shoes).
Improbably Yours - Kerry Anne King (key to golf cart) 5/7

✔️8. May 11 - National Eat What You Want Day
🌷 Read a book with a character who is somehow involved in any aspect of the food industry (farm to table) or with any food or drink on the cover.
Pumpkin Spice and Poisoning - Katherine Hayton 5/29


✔️9. May 15 - International Day of Families
🌷 Read a book with close friends or family in the storyline (biological or 'found' family), or a book with more than two people on the cover.
Controlled Chaos - Nikki Ash 5/11
(both MC's family and best friends are pivotal to the story)

✔️10. Reader's Choice:
🌷 Read any book of your choice.
The Last Bloodcarver - Vanessa Le 5/20

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Complete - thank-you!!
Updated post: My Monthly Challenge (msg 21)

Books Read ❱❱ 10

2025 May Monthly Challenge

In for the usual! 🙋🏻‍♀️

10 of 10. Completed 5.30.2025

1. Happy May Birthday!: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison 5.9.2025
2. May Month-Long Observation - National Military Appreciation Month: State of Alert by Marie Force 5.17.2025
3. Featured Author Challenge - Susan Stoker: Searching for Lilly by Susan Stoker 5.3.2025
4. Kentucky Derby - May 3: When She Belongs by Ruby Dixon 5.30.2025
5. Star Wars Day - May 4: When She Purrs by Ruby Dixon 5.28.2025
6. World Laughter Day - May 4: The Hitman's Guide to Codenames and Ill-Gotten Gains by Alice Winters 5.15.2025
7. National Lost Sock Memorial Day - May 9: The Pretenders of Copper County by May Archer 5.5.2025
8. National Eat What You Want Day - May 11: Come Monday by Mari Carr 5.28.2025
9. International Day of Families - May 15: Origin in Death by J.D. Robb 5.12.2025
10. Reader's Choice: Hardly a Gentleman by Eloisa James 5.7.2025



Thanks for a fun challenge!!

Final Update 6/2

1. Happy May Birthday!: Dragons of Spring Dawning by Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman - green on the cover (5/8)★★★★★

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Stoker: Once Ghosted, Twice Shy by Alyssa Cole - tagged Contemporary Romance (5/11)★★★1/2

4. May 3 - Kentucky Derby: Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great by Judy Blume - a book with an animal in the storyline (5/22)★★★★

6. May 4 - World Laughter Day: My Friend Bear by Jez Alborough - tagged Humor (5/23)★★★★★

7. May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day: Out of Captivity by Marc Gonsalves, Tom Howes, Keith Stansell, Gary Brozek - a book in which someone goes missing and is being searched for (5/20)★★★★★

9. May 15 - International Day of Families: A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall - a book with close friends in the storyline (5/31)★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Making Dinner by Nalini Singh (5/23)★★★★★

Completed 7/7

Almost made it

9/10

1. Happy May Birthday!:
🌷 Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
Hazardous to a Duke's Heart - Sabrina Jeffries (Kensington - May 2025) - May 19


2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States): Also known as Military Appreciation Month, this is a month-long observance in the United States, dedicated to people who are currently serving in the United States military.
🌷Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.
Hero Mine - Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - May 2025) (former Marine) - May 7


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Stoker:
🌷 Read one book written by Susan Stoker or any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Susan Stoker:
* Susan currently lives in Tennessee, but over the last 14 years has also lived in Missouri, California, Colorado, and Indiana.
* Her husband is retired Army, which explains the many moves listed above!
* She writes Contemporary Romance, primarily Romantic Suspense
* Her debut novel (and first book in her debut series), Outback Hearts, was published in 2014 and set in the Australian Outback.

🌷 You may also read any book set in Tennessee, Missouri, California, Colorado, Indiana, or Australia, or any book tagged Contemporary Romance, Suspense or Mystery, or any book published in 2014 or that is the first book in a series.
Corralled in Cutthroat Creek - Juno Rushdan (HI #2286 - May 2025) (suspense) - May 9


4. May 3 - Kentucky Derby
🌷 Read a book with an animal in the storyline or on the cover (shifters count), or a book set in Kentucky, Maryland, or New York.
Personal Security - Lisa Childs (HRS #2325 - May 2025) - May 28


5. May 4 - Star Wars Day “May The Fourth be with You”
🌷 Read a book tagged Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure or Historical (Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away...)
Beauty and the Lyon - Tanya Wilde (Dragonblade - Apr 2025) - May 5


6. May 4 - World Laughter Day
🌷 Read a book tagged Humor, Comedy or something similar, or a book that you expect to make you smile.
Hardly a Gentleman - Eloisa James (HarperCollins - May 2025) - May 15


7. May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day
🌷 Read a book in which something (or someone) goes missing or is being searched for, or a book with feet visible on the cover (with or without socks/shoes).
The Lightkeeper's Curse - Cassie Miles (HI #2288 - May 2025) (missing person) - May 22


8. May 11 - National Eat What You Want Day
🌷 Read a book with a character who is somehow involved in any aspect of the food industry (farm to table) or with any food or drink on the cover.


9. May 15 - International Day of Families
🌷 Read a book with close friends or family in the storyline (biological or 'found' family), or a book with more than two people on the cover.
A Summer to Start Over - Sera Taino (HSE #3092 - May 2025) (family) - May 20


10. Reader's Choice:
🌷 Read any book of your choice.
Marriage Bargain with the Comte - Parker J. Cole (HH #1858 - May 2025) - May 24


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May Monthly Challenge

4/10

(view spoiler)[
1. Happy May Birthday!:
🌷 Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
■ - Spark of the Everflame


2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States): Also known as Military Appreciation Month, this is a month-long observance in the United States, dedicated to people who are currently serving in the United States military.
🌷Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Stoker:
🌷 Read one book written by Susan Stoker or any author with her first or last name.
🌷 You may also read any book set in Tennessee, Missouri, California, Colorado, Indiana, or Australia, or any book tagged Contemporary Romance, Suspense or Mystery, or any book published in 2014 or that is the first book in a series.
■ - The Comeback


4. May 3 - Kentucky Derby
🌷 Read a book with an animal in the storyline or on the cover (shifters count), or a book set in Kentucky, Maryland, or New York.
■ - Life’s Too Short


5. May 4 - Star Wars Day “May The Fourth be with You”
🌷 Read a book tagged Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure or Historical (Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away...)


6. May 4 - World Laughter Day
🌷 Read a book tagged Humor, Comedy or something similar, or a book that you expect to make you smile.


7. May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day
🌷 Read a book in which something (or someone) goes missing or is being searched for, or a book with feet visible on the cover (with or without socks/shoes).
■ Carnage


8. May 11 - National Eat What You Want Day
🌷 Read a book with a character who is somehow involved in any aspect of the food industry (farm to table) or with any food or drink on the cover.


9. May 15 - International Day of Families
🌷 Read a book with close friends or family in the storyline (biological or 'found' family), or a book with more than two people on the cover.


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


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**Completed 6/1/25**
2025 May Monthly Challenge

✅1. Happy May Birthday!:
🌷 Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald-Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet-5/18/25


✅2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States): Also known as Military Appreciation Month, this is a month-long observance in the United States, dedicated to people who are currently serving in the United States military.
🌷Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder-Colters' Woman-5/4/25


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

Fun Facts about Susan Stoker:
* Susan currently lives in Tennessee, but over the last 14 years has also lived in Missouri, California, Colorado, and Indiana.
* Her husband is retired Army, which explains the many moves listed above!
* She writes Contemporary Romance, primarily Romantic Suspense
* Her debut novel (and first book in her debut series), Outback Hearts, was published in 2014 and set in the Australian Outback.

🌷 You may also read any book set in Tennessee, Missouri, California, Colorado, Indiana, or Australia, or any book tagged Contemporary Romance, Suspense or Mystery, or any book published in 2014 or that is the first book in a series-The Paradise Problem-5/11/25


4. May 3 - Kentucky Derby
🌷 Read a book with an animal in the storyline or on the cover (shifters count), or a book set in Kentucky, Maryland, or New York-Keep Me-5/4/25


✅5. May 4 - Star Wars Day “May The Fourth be with You”
🌷 Read a book tagged Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure or Historical (Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away...)-Dead and Gone-5/6/25


✅6. May 4 - World Laughter Day
🌷 Read a book tagged Humor, Comedy or something similar, or a book that you expect to make you smile-Lights Out-5/5/25


✅7. May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day
🌷 Read a book in which something (or someone) goes missing or is being searched for, or a book with feet visible on the cover (with or without socks/shoes)-Phantasma-5/29/25


✅8. May 11 - National Eat What You Want Day
🌷 Read a book with a character who is somehow involved in any aspect of the food industry (farm to table) or with any food or drink on the cover-Butcher & Blackbird-5/27/25


✅9. May 15 - International Day of Families
🌷 Read a book with close friends or family in the storyline (biological or 'found' family), or a book with more than two people on the cover-Cold Fury-5/18/25


✅10. Reader's Choice:
🌷 Read any book of your choice-Praise-6/1/25

Finished on time. Very late in logging:

2025 May Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 5/1/25 to 5/31/25
10/10

1. Happy May Birthday! - With green on the cover - Stuck in Second Gear by Carmen Reid - 5/8/25 ♥♥♥♥


2. May Month-Long Observance - Character who is a first responder - Fatal Reckoning by Marie Force - 5/7/25 ♥♥♥♥♥

Sam is with the Washington DC Metro Police Department.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Stoker - Set in Tennessee - Until Hanna by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 5/10/25 ♥♥♥♥


4. May 3 - Kentucky Derby - Set in New York - Born in Death by J.D. Robb - 5/12/25 ♥♥♥♥♥


5. May 4 - Star Wars Day - Tagged Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure or Historical - Last Guard by Nalini Singh - 5/3/25 ♥♥♥♥


6. May 4 - World Laughter Day – Expect to make you smile - Hidden Nature by Nora Roberts - 5/29/25 ♥♥♥♥♥

Nora Roberts books are always exciting, with great characters. Always enjoyable.

7. May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day - Feet visible on the cover (with or without socks/shoes) - The Lemon Sisters by Jill Shalvis - 5/28/25 ♥♥♥♥


8. May 11 - National Eat What You Want Day - Character who is somehow involved in any aspect of the food industryThe Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand - 5/18/25 ♥♥♥♥

Adrienne is Asst Manager at a hot local restaurant.

9. May 15 - International Day of Families - With close friends or family in the storyline - Summer Light on Nantucket by Nancy Thayer - 5/2/25 ♥♥♥♥

Blythe and her four kids spend the summer on Nantucket together.

10. Reader's Choice - Any book - After That Night by Karin Slaughter - 5/21/25 ♥♥♥♥♥


*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 5/29/25*****