Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

2026 RRRC COUNTDOWN

Duration: January 01, 2026- December 31, 2026

Thanks to the ladies at Crazy Challenge Connection for letting us borrow and putting our tiny spin on this challenge!

This challenge is super simple and super long! For this challenge, you will read the corresponding number of books published in that year:

2002 - read 2 books published in 2002
2010 – read 10 books published in 2010
2011 – read 11 books published in 2011
2012 – read 12 books published in 2012, etc.

The year published can be either the year the book was first published or the year the edition you read was published. (Please make sure you link to that particular edition)

CHALLENGE RULES

★ Books must be at least 150 pages long or 45k words.

★ Books must have the romance genre listed on the main page.

★ For each book you read, please post a link to the title along with the author and the date finished.

★ Rereads are allowed but you must read the book in its entirety.

★ To reduce clogging of the thread and long, looooong lists of books, please try to use spoiler tags for your list and covers of books. For example:

2010
(view spoiler)[1. Book 1 - 1/2/22
2. Book 2 - 1/5/22
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10. Book 10 - 2/4/16 (hide spoiler)]

2011
(view spoiler)[1. Book 1 - 4/4/22
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11. Book 11 - 6/23/22 (hide spoiler)]
etc.

Choose your own difficulty!
Level 1 - read for 2024-2026 - 75 books
Level 2 - read for 2005-2007 + 2026 - 44 books (shorter but HARDER)
Level 3 - read for 2023-2026 - 98 books
Extreme! - read for 2022-2026 - 120 books

My Goal:Extreme! - read for 2022-2026 - 120 books plus Modified Level 2 Bonus (2019-2021+2026) - 86 books

Extreme!
54of 120 books Complete (19,494 pages)
Message Numbers: 2, 3, 4

2022 - 7 of 22 books COMPLETE (2,615 pages)
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1. Dangerous Survivor (Crimson Point, #7) by Kaylea Cross 1/1/2026 (292 pages)
2. The Secret (Winslow Brothers, #3) by Max Monroe 1/8/2026 (380 pages)
3. The Redo (Winslow Brothers, #4) by Max Monroe 1/10/2026 (426 pages)
4. Runaway Groomsman by Meghan Quinn 1/22/2026 (463 pages)
5. Searching for Lilly (Eagle Point Search & Rescue #1) by [author|Susan Stoker|8247140] 1/27/2026 (328 pages)
6. Searching for Elsie (Eagle Point Search & Rescue #2) by [author|Susan Stoker|8247140] 1/28/2026 (368 pages)
7. Searching for Bristol (Eagle Point Search & Rescue #3) by [author|Susan Stoker|8247140] 1/29/2026 (358 pages)
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2023 - 2 of 23 books COMPLETE (674 pages)
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1. Searching for Caryn (Eagle Point Search & Rescue #4) by [author|Susan Stoker|8247140] 1/31/2026 (348 pages)
2. Searching for Finley (Eagle Point Search & Rescue #5) by [author|Susan Stoker|8247140] 2/1/2026 (326 pages)
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2024 - 4 of 24 books COMPLETE (1,519 pages)
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1. Searching for Heather (Eagle Point Search & Rescue Book 6) by [author|Susan Stoker|8247140] 2/4/2026 (390 pages)
2. Searching for Khloe (Eagle Point Search & Rescue #7) by [author|Susan Stoker|8247140] 2/4/2026 (322 pages)
3. Not in Love (Not in Love, #1) by Ali Hazelwood 2/23/2026 (384 pages)
4. Almost Pretend (Almost Ever After, #1) by Nicole Snow 3/18/2026 (423 pages)
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2025 - 23 of 25 books COMPLETE (7,923 pages)
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1. Where You Belong (The Blackwells of Montana, #5) by Kristen Proby 1/4/2026 (422 pages)
2. (Not So) Simple Lyrics|242746424] (Not So) Simple Lyrics (Heartbreak Mixtapes, #1) by Claudia Burgoa 1/3/2026 (590 pages)
3. Forced to Be Festive: a Lighthearted Forced Proximity by Ruth Cardello 1/3/2026 (358 pages)
4. Bad Medicine (Avenging Angels, #4) by {author:Kristen Ashley|2958084] 1/5/2026 (406 pages)
5. This Christmas (Pride Oregon Book 21) by Jill Sanders 1/11/2026 (220 pages)
6. Unspoken Love (Pride Oregon Book 20) by Jill Sanders 1/12/2026 (210 Pages)
7. Gravity of Love (Hope Falls: Main Street Book 1) by Melanie Shawn 1/12/2026 (518 pages)
8. Midnight (Crossroads Book 2) by Sharon Sala 1/15/2026 (367 pages)
9. A Holly Brown Christmas by Samantha Chase 1/16/2026 (289 pages)
10. Building Their Home (Valor Ridge #0) by Tonya Burrows 1/17/2026 (320 pages)
11. The Renegade Billionaire (Happiness Ever After #1) by Avery Maxwell 1/17/2026 (494 Pages)
12. The Elusive Billionaire (Happiness Ever After #2) by Avery Maxwell 1/18/2026 (534 pages)
13. Maybe One Day (The D'Angelos, #5) by Catherine Bybee 1/20/2026 (349 pages)
14. A Perfect Christmas Night: A Found Family Small Town Christmas Romance (Kringle, Texas Book 9) by Lori Wilde 1/23/2026 (159 pages)
15. A Fourth Moment in Time: A Collection of Short Stories by Susan Stoker 2/20/2026 (272 pages)
16. Burn the World Down (Unsanctioned #1) by Anna Hackett 2/20/2026 (290 pages)
17. No Matter the Cost (Unsanctioned #2) by Anna Hackett 2/21/2026 (283 pages)
18. Problematic Summer Romance (Not in Love, #2) by Ali Hazelwood 2/26/2025 (414 pages)
19. Keeping Laryn (Rescue Angels #1) by Susan Stoker 2/28/2026 (336 pages)
20. Keeping Amanda (Rescue Angels #2) by Susan Stoker 3/1/2026 (332 pages)
21. The Temptation: Forced Proximity - Age Gap - Mafia Romance (The Stranger Series Book 4) by JL Perry 3/4/2026 (450 Pages)
22. The Code for Love: A Spicy Workplace Rivals STEMinist Rom Com – A Steamy Forced Proximity Enemies to Lovers Romance by Anne Marsh 3/5/2026 (282 pages)
23. Inevitable (Last Hope #1) by J.S. Scott 3/8/2026 (238 pages)
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2026 - 18 of 26 books COMPLETE (6,763pages)
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1. The Grumpiest Billionaire (Small Town Sisterhood #2) by Pippa Grant 1/11/2026 (418 pages)
2. Someone to Love (Hope Falls: Main Street Book 2) by Melanie Shawn 1/14/2026 (488 pages)
3. Forever Remembered (Forever Bluegrass #25) by Kathleen Brooks 1/24/2026 (288 pages)
4. Just Don't Call It Love (Bayou Blades #1) by Erin Nicholas 1/26/2026 (405 pages)
5. Black Widow (Black Knights Inc: Reloaded #5) by Julie Ann Walker 2/5/2026 (341 pages)
6. Free Falling (Colburn Brothers, #2) by Jill Shalvis 2/6/2026 (386 pages)
7. Embracing His Scars (Valor Ridge #3) by Tonya Burrows 2/18/2025 (464 pages)
8. Falling for Trouble (Dare to Fall #1) by Carly Phillips 2/19/2026 (288 pages)
9. Into the Deep (Delta Shield Security #2) by Brittney Sahin 2/27/2026 (407 pages)
10. The Hockey Situation (Billionaire Situation, #6) by Lyra Parish 3/3/2026 (398 pages)
11. Behind Closed Doors (Kept In Paradise #1) by Shain Rose 3/7/2026 (404 pages)
12. The Fix Up by ]author:Marina Adair|6426714] 3/9/2025 (304 pages)
13. Night Light (Sea Smoke Island Book 3) by Jennifer Bernard 3/10/2026 (350 pages)
14. Safe Haven (Triple Creek Ranch, #1) by Kristen Proby 3/13/2026 (281 pages)
15. Almost Real (Almost Ever After, #2) by Nicole Snow 3/18/2026 (379 pages)
16. The Sailor (Alpha Cove #2) by Susan Stoker 3/20/2026 (266 pages)
17. Mistakes Were Made (Story Lake #2) by Lucy Score 3/25/2026 (613 pages)
18. Hot for Preacher by Anne Marsh 3/29/2026 (283 pages}
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My Goal:Extreme! - read for 2022-2026 - 120 books plus Modified Level 2 Bonus (2019-2021+2026) - 86 books
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My Goal:Extreme! - read for 2022-2026 - 120 books plus Modified Level 2 Bonus (2019-2021+2026) - 86 books

Modified Level 2 Bonus (2019-2021 + 2026)
6 of 86 books COMPLETE (1,909 pages)
2019 - 2 of 19 books COMPLETE (643 pages)
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1. Second Chance (Sexy Silver Foxes #4) by LB Dunbar 2/16/2026 (346 pages)
2. Wine & Dine (Sexy Silver Foxes #5) by LB Dunbar 2/17/2026 (297 pages)
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2020 - 1 of 20 books COMPLETE)
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1. Billionaire Undercover ~ Hudson (The Billionaire's Obsession, #15) by JS Scott 3/21/2026 (246 pages)
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2021 - 3 of 21 books COMPLETE (1,020 pages)
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1. The Bet (Winslow Brothers, #1) by Max Monroe 1/6/2026 (442 pages)
2. The Pact (Winslow Brothers #2)by Max Monroe 1/7/2026 (358 pages)
3. Billionaire Unexpected~Jax (The Billionaire's Obsession #16) by JS Scott 3/31/2026 (220 pages)
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2026 - 0 of 26 books COMPLETE
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I'm in for Extreme!

2022
9/22
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1. Make Me Sizzle, 2/9
2. Intelligence Check, 2/20
3. Constitution Check, 2/21
4. Dead Serious Case #2: Mrs Delores Abernathy, 2/28
5. Seatmate, 3/7
6. Temporary Partner, 4/25
7. The Skinny on Djinni, 4/30
8. The Lady Under the Lake, 5/1
9. Something Fabulous, 5/11
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2023
9/23
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1. Dexterity Check, 2/22
2. Charisma Check, 2/23
3. Sweat Connection, 2/23
4. Dead Serious Case #3: Mr Bruce Reyes, 3/1
5. The Grim Adventures of Death & Chan, 3/3
6. Dead Serious Just the Extras Vol.1, 3/6
7. A Non Comprehensive Guide to Sea Serpents, 3/29
8. A Hero in Hiding, 4/4
9. Courageous Hearts, 5/26
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2024
24/24
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1. The Incubus's Assistant, 1/5
2. Impromptu Match, 1/9
3. Clean Finish, 1/9
4. Cheap Heat, 1/10
5. False Comeback, 1/11
6. Passing Through Purgatory, 1/12
7. Gratification in Gluttony, 1/12
8. You're Not My King!, 1/16
9. I'm Not Your Pet, 1/19
10. Once Upon a Yuletide Romance, 2/7
11. Hot Conduit, 2/23
12. Sexless in Seattle, 2/24
13. You've Got Male, 2/24
14. Legally Brawn, 2/25
15. The Haunted Hotel, 2/25
16. Dead Serious Case #5 Madame Vivienne, 3/4
17. Dead Serious Halloween Special, 3/19
18. The Flower Shop Arrangement, 3/20
19. Dealing with Mapinguari and Dogged Engineers, 3/30
20. SOS Hotel: For a Supernaturally Safe Stay!, 4/3
21. SOS Hotel: Friendly Sanctuary for the Fiendishly Fabulous, 4/3
22. SOS Hotel: Sleep With Us, 4/5
23. Outplayed, 4/9
24. The Wolf's (Un)lucky Fae, 4/14
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Continued...

2025
25/25
(view spoiler)[
1. Kiss My Axe, 1/2
2. The Dragon's Aide, 1/6
3. Did It Have To Be Gnomes?!, 1/6
4. The Pushy Pixies Are Going Down (Hopefully), 1/6
5. Luxuries of Lust, 1/13
6. Demon Dating Service, 1/16
7. The Barbarian's Tribute, 1/20
8. Saved by a Barbarian, 1/20
9. Seducing a Barbarian, 1/21
10. A Cowboy Holiday, 1/29
11. Danny Hall Gets a Lawyer, 2/6
12. John Wilder Gets Schooled, 2/6
13. Passion in the Pentagram: A Passing Through Cafe Prequel, 2/7
14. Heart2Heart: A Charity Anthology, Volume 8, 2/9
15. I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com, 2/14
16. Starfire, 2/16
17. The Shapeshifter's Secretary, 2/17
18. The Vampire's Receptionist, 2/18
19. Rescuing Dr. Marian, 2/22
20. Bull's Boy, 3/9
21. Not That Ridiculous, 3/28
22. A Rogue in Sight, 4/4
23. Pucked Up, 4/5
24. Off the Boards, 4/8
25. The Physician's Barbarian, 4/28
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2026
10/26
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1. Chase Hooper Likes It Hot, 2/12
2. The Regressor King, 2/26
3. The Valentine Arrangement, 3/14
4. Pumped, 3/17
5. PAH!, 4/7
6. My Kind of Guy, 4/6
7. Charming Puckboy, 4/19
8. The Barbarian's Heart, 4/29
9. Escaping to the Barbarians, 4/29
10. Bruiser, 5/19
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🫧my spot🫧

🫧my spot🫧 #2

🫧my spot🫧#3

Extreme!

26/120

2022: 2/22
(view spoiler)[Mastery by Alethea Faust- read 1/14-1/15
Regi's Goddess by Lyn Gala- read 2/28-3/1
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2023: 9/23
(view spoiler)[All I Want for Christmas is Tentacles by Chloe Archer- read 1/2-1/4
Catered All the Way by Annabeth Albert- read 1/6
Shelter in Garnet Run by Roan Parrish- read 1/8-1/9
Championship by Alethea Faust- read 1/15-1/17
The First and Last Adventure of Kit Sawyer by S.E. Harmon- read 1/26-1/31
For the Fans by Nyla K.- read 2/2-2/7
Not My Groom by Devon Doe- read 2/10-2/11
Cupcakes for My Orc Enemy by Honey Phillips- read 2/12-2/16
Raven: Part Two by Piper Scott and Virginia Kelly- read 2/16-2/19
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2024: 5/24
(view spoiler)[The Orc Who Hated Christmas by Gigi Rivers- read 1/10
The (Maybe) Murderer Who Knocked Me Up by Amy Bellows- read 1/11-1/13
Puck Shy by Kayla Grosse- read 2/20-2/22
MateHub: Legend by Marie Reynard- read 3/7-3/8
The Amazing Alpha Tau Pledge Project by Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey- read 3/21-3/22
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2025: 8/25
(view spoiler)[The False Shaman by Jordan Castillo Price- read 1/5
Once Upon You and Me by Timothy Janovsky- read 1/7-1/8
My Roommate From Hell by Cale Dietrich- read 1/19-1/21
Scrooged for the Holidays by Kayla Grosse- read 1/23-1/27
Rescuing Dr. Marian by Lucy Lennox- read 2/22-2/25
Benji by N.R. Walker- read 2/25
Cactus Heart by Clio Evans- read 2/26-2/28
The Shots You Take by Rachel Reid- read 4/5-4/16
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2026: 2/26
(view spoiler)[Ice Ice Babygirl by Ashlyn Kane and Morgan James- read 3/16-3/17
Dom-Com by Adriana Anders- read 3/18-3/20
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2026 RRRC COUNTDOWN

Duration: January 01, 2026- December 31, 2026
Level: Extreme! - read for 2022-2026 - 120 books
★ Books must be at least 150 pages long or 45k words.

★ Books must have the romance genre listed on the main page.

2022 (0/22)
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2023 (0/23)
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2024 (0/24)
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2025 (0/25)
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2026 (1/26)
1.Catch Her If You Can-1/24/26

2026 RRRC COUNTDOWN

Duration: January 01, 2026- December 31, 2026
Level: Extreme! - read for 2022-2026 - 120 books
★ Books must be at least 150 pages long or 45k words.
★ Books must have the romance genre listed on the main page.

2022 (5/22)
1. Billionaire Brother's Nanny Rebel Bloom - 1/6/26
2. Desperation in Death J.D. Robb - 3/4/26
3. Dating Dr. Dil Nisha Sharma - 4/5/26
4. Up in Smoke Kate Meader - 4/19/26
5. God of Malice Rina Kent - 4/28/26


2023 (7/23)
1. Dr. Fake Fiancé Louise Bay - 2/24/26
2. Fortune Helen Hardt - 2/27/26
3. Hand Me the Reins Vanessa Vale - 3/10/26
4. Coulda Pepper North - 3/17/26
5. Alive and Wells Bailey Hannah - 3/20/26
6. Destiny Helen Hardt - 4/15/26
7. Whispers of You Catherine Cowles - 5/2/26


2024 (8/24)
1. Sapphire Scars Pepper Winters - 1/9/26
2. Diamond Kisses Pepper Winters - 1/18/26
3. Saving Helena Haven Fox - 1/25/26
4. Someone to Watch Over Me: A Wild Widows Novel Marie Force - 3/26/26
5. Second Chance SEALs Next Door Summer Haze - 4/10/26
6. Billionaire Daddies Next Door Summer Haze - 4/20/26
7. Emily Golden Angel - 4/23/26
8. Passion Lydia Hall - 4/27/26


2025 (8/25)
1. Bluebird Gold Devney Perry - 1/26/26
2. The Love Haters Katherine Center - 2/3/26
3. Guardian of Talon Mountain: A Mountain Man Romantic Suspense Delta James - 2/7/25
4. Second Chances with my Billionaire Bosses Summer Haze - 4/4/26
5. Half-Light Harbor Samantha Young - 4/16/26
6. The Reluctant Siren Sophie Oak - 5/8/26
7. Her Silver Fox Seals Hannah Ryder - 5/11/26
8. State of Preservation Marie Force - 5/12/26


2026 (0/26)
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2026 RRRC COUNTDOWN Level: Extreme! (2022, 2023, 2024)

★ Books must be at least 150 pages long or 45k words.
★ Books must have the romance genre listed on the main page.

2022
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1. Get Tragic JAN 3 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
2. Mile High JAN 13 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
3. Big Duke Energy JAN 26 ⭐⭐⭐
4. Quicksilver FEB 11 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5. Evildoer FEB 12 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
6. Flawless FEB 27 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
7. Suck This MAR 3 ⭐⭐⭐
8. Because I Need You MAR 9 ⭐⭐⭐
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1. Into the Dark JAN 23 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
2. Chosen by the Barbarian FEB 4 ⭐⭐⭐
3. Sterling Heat FEB 6 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
4. Forevermore FEB 14 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5. Knot for a Moment FEB 19 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
6. The Witch's Wolf MAR 27 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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2024
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1. Set My Heart Bonfire JAN 16 ⭐⭐⭐
2. Rogue Games JAN 17 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
3. Summer Ever After JAN 25 ⭐⭐
4. Resisting the Alien Rider FEB 21 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5. Bourbon & LiesFEB 25 ⭐⭐⭐
6. The Ex Vows FEB 28 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
7. Feral Omega MAR 23 ⭐⭐⭐
8. Vices and Vows MAR 31 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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2026 RRRC COUNTDOWN Level: Extreme! (2025, 2026)

2025
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1. Always You and Me JAN 27 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
2. Defiance FEB 1 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
3. Love Is a War Song FEB 16 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
4. JEALOUS LUMBERJACK: A Grumpy/Temperamental, Captured & Kept Romance FEB 20 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
5. The Knotty Omega MAR 7 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
6. Until Nalia MAR 10 ⭐⭐⭐
7. Savage Games MAR 17 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
8. Wild Games MAR 22 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
9. The Things We Water MAR 22 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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2026
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1.Playtime's Over FEB 13 ⭐⭐⭐
2. And Now, Back to You MAR 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
3. The Wild Card MAR 21 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Wait, why is level 2 harder? I'm trying to decide which one I should do. Definitely not extreme though lol

2026 RRRC Countdown
Extreme

39/120 Read

2022: 4/22
(view spoiler)[1. Happily Ever... Maybe? by Haley Shore 1/22/26 ⭐⭐⭐1/2
2. The Long Game by Rachel Reid 4/6/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2
3. Phoebe by Minerva Spencer 5/13/2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
4. Sweep in Peace Dramatized Adaptation by Ilona Andrews 5/18/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (hide spoiler)]

2023: 10/23
(view spoiler)[1. Small Magics by Ilona Andrews 1/9/26⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2. Jasper Vale by Deveny Perry 1/29/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
3. Echoes of You by Catherine Cowles 2/12/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
4. Shadows of You by Catherine Cowles 2/27/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2
5. Magic Strikes Dramatized Adaption by Ilona Andrews 3/23/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
6. Crimson River by Devney Perry 4/6/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
7. Sable Peak by Devney Perry 4/10/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2
8. Glimmers of You by Catherine Cowles 4/22/26
9. Magic Tides by Ilona Andrews 5/4/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
10. Kingpin: Breeding Series, Book 4 by Alexa Riley 5/29 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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2024: 11/24
(view spoiler)[1. Honkers Under the Holly by Amy Award 1/1/26 ⭐⭐⭐
2. Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid 1/5/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
3. Howl You Doin? by Jacklyn Hyde 1/11/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
4. The Boyfriend Goal by Lauren Blakely 3/21/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
5. Ancient Protector by Katie Reus 4/3/26 ⭐⭐
6. The Blackwells: Books 1-3 by Lola Gray 4/14/26⭐⭐⭐
7. Last Minute Fiancé by Carrie Ann Ryan 4/14/26 ⭐⭐
8. Bride by Ali Hazelwood 4/15/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
9. Ashes of You by Catherine Cowles 4/28/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2
10. The Romance Line by Lauren Blakely 5/27/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
11. Game Changer 5/27/26 ⭐⭐⭐1/2 (hide spoiler)]

2025: 6/25
(view spoiler)[1. White Hot Dramatized Adaptation by Ilona Andrews 1/17/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2. Stitched Up in You 1/19/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
3. Spicy Bites : Stepbrother Romance Books 1-3 by Lola Gray 2/9/26 ⭐⭐⭐
4. I Accidentally Hooked Up with a Vampire by Jessica Cage 3/17/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
5. All the Missing Pieces by Catherine Cowles 5/9/2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
6. The Last Love Story by Bethany Monaco Smith 5/17/26 ⭐⭐⭐ (hide spoiler)]

2026: 8/26
(view spoiler)[1. Death to Valentine's Day by Catherine Cowles 1/20/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
2. Beast Business by Ilona Andrews 3/4/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
3. Wildfire Dramatized Adaptation by Ilona Andrews 3/6/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
4. Our Deadly Little Obsession by Lucy Darling 3/8/26 ⭐⭐⭐1/2
5. Across the Vanishing Sky by Catherine Cowles 3/13/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
6.Making Their Vows by Lucy Darling 4/27/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
7. Meet Cute the Hitman by Lucy Darling 5/3/2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
8. Wedding Contract by Ella Goode 5/20/26 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (hide spoiler)]

Reserved

Amanda wrote: "Wait, why is level 2 harder? I'm trying to decide which one I should do. Definitely not extreme though lol"

It’s considered harder because of the publishing date. Not everyone loves reading books from years back. But if you do, then that’s the level for you!

2026 RRRC COUNTDOWN

Duration: January 01, 2026- December 31, 2026
Level: Extreme! - read for 2022-2026 - 120 books
★ Books must be at least 150 pages long or 45k words.
★ Books must have the romance genre listed on the main page.
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(view spoiler)[1. Addicted for Now by Krista Ritchie 3/12/26
2. A Proposal They Can't Refuse by Natalie Caña
3. A Kingdom of Blood and Betrayal by Holly Renee 4/8/26
4. Zodiac Fate by R.C. Luna 4/23/26
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2023 (1/23)
(view spoiler)[Plot Twist by Erin La Rosa 4/1/26 (hide spoiler)]


2024 (1/24)
(view spoiler)[1. The Women by Kristin Hannah 4/14/26 (hide spoiler)]


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(view spoiler)[1. A Language of Dragons by S.F. Williamson 2/8/26 (hide spoiler)]


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I'm in, I wanted to read some of my older books. Extreme!
Read for 2022-2026 - 120 books

2022
(view spoiler)[1.Season's Change by Cait Nary 30/01
2. Mortal Skin by Lily Mayne 05/02 Unwanted by Marley Valentine 22/02
3.Whit by Cora Rose 28/02
4. A Thief in the Night by K.J. Charles 20/03
5. Hitched by Lucy Lennox 29/04
6. You & Meby Tal Bauer 11/05
7. Impact Zone by Courtney W. Dixon 09/05
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2023
(view spoiler)[1.Archer by Minerva Howe 23/01
2.It Has to Be Youby Hinsel Meyer07/02
3. What We Earnedby Hinsel Meyer07/02
4. Paladinby Onley James08/02
5. For the Fans by Nyla K. 13/03
6. You Started Itby Hinsel Meyer 28/04
7.Outrun the Rain by N.R. Walker 18/05
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(view spoiler)[1.Our Blood, Our Painby Syn Blackrose 24/01
2. Rogue by Onley James 15/02
3. Hearts We Claimby Christina Berry 24/02
4. The Truth in My Lies by L.A. Witt 07/03
5.Under the Lupine Moonby A. Knightley 14/03
6. Half Past Hex by Toby Wise 03/05
7. The Trouble With Spells: The Witch's Brew, Book 1by Raiven Matthews 07/05
8.Not Strictly Ballroom by Jem Wendel 26/05
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1. Blitz Replay: A Second Chance Football MM Romance by Christie Gordon 01/01
2.Gideon's Gratitude by Gabbi Grey 10/01
3. Quinton's Quest: Love in Mission City, Book 6 by Gabbi Grey 13/01
4. Icing the Play: A Friends to Lovers Hockey MM Romance byChristie Gordon 16/01
5.The Fallby Tal Bauer 22/01
6.My Hunger, Your Soul by Syn Blackrose 25/01
7. Your Hate, My Claim by Syn Blackrose 27/01
8. A Furever Homeby Kaje Harper and Gabbi Grey 01/02
9.Before the End by Jennifer Carter 01/02
10.Wicked Little Darling by Lyla Dane04/02
11.A New Year's Pandemonium: MM Omegaverse rom-com, accidental marriage, MM romance, Snarky humor by Jennifer Carter09/02
12.A Valentine Fiasco: MM Omegaverse romance, Valentine's Day novella by Jennifer Carter 10/02
13.One Chance to Stay by Ryder O'Malley 19/02
14.Sweat by Jonah Yorke 01/03
15.How to Hack a Hellhound: Hellhounds of Paradise Falls, Book 2 by Shannon Mae 03/03
16.On Thin Ice: Portland Evergreens, Book 3by Beth Bolden 06/03
17.Breakaway Goals by Beth Bolden 08/03
18.From the Ashesby Jillian D. Wray 12/04
19.Burn It Down by Jillian D. Wray 11/04
20.Up In Flamesby Jillian D. Wray 13/04
21.Confession by Rina Saint 24/04
22.A Pika's Safe Havenby Odessa Hywell 22/04
23.Sin by Remi Varlow 06/05
24.Kiss-Fist by Cora Rose 13/05
25. Sucker Love by Risa Cruise 20/05
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1.Ring My Kettlebellby Lauren Kohout 10/01
2.Top Shelf: A MM Hockey Romance by Declan Rhodes 08/01
3. Edged by Courtney W. Dixon 09/01
4.Stealing His Thunder by Beth Bolden 12/01
5. Mighty The Fallen by Dianna Roman 13/01
6.The Snow Yeti's Grouchy Werewolf by Michele Notaro 11/01
7. Shut Up and Play by Kit Jade 16/01
8.Crystals and Corpsesby Jacki James and Lori Ames
9.The Camboy of Cavendish Hallby Jem Wendel read 18/01
10.First WatchbyDeclan Rhodes 20/01
11.Problem Child by D.J. Jamison 28/01
12.A Himbo for my Heat by Regitse Liljadorffand A.E. Jensen 27/01
13.The Lies Of Temptation by Skyla Raines 31/01
14.Far From Home by E.M. Schenker 31/01
15.Emil by Kerry Kilpatrick 28/01
16.Vexley by Jennifer Carter 02/02
17.Cunning Eian by Hinsel Meyer 05/02
18.Bad Things Come in 3s byJonathan Hawker16/02
19.The Alpha and the Envious Moon by Everleigh Miles14/02
20. Playing it Safe by Kristian Parker 20/02
21.Pressure Play by Declan Rhodes 20/02
22.Ace of Spades by L. Eveland 23/02
23. Rushing Closer by Christie Gordon 26/02
24.Sharp Edges by L. Eveland 28/02
25.Mated in Ink by Edie Monte 04/03
26Ebonhart: MM Warlock Romance, second chance, spicy, Prophecy by Jennifer Carter 02/03
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2026 RRRC COUNTDOWN
Duration: January 1, 2026- December 31, 2026

CHALLENGE RULES
★ Books must be at least 150 pages long or 45k words.
★ Books must have the romance genre listed on the main page.
★ For each book you read, please post a link to the title along with the author and the date finished.
★ Rereads are allowed but you must read the book in its entirety.

Level 1 - read for 2024-2026 - 75 books
Completed: 4/75

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Fran wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Wait, why is level 2 harder? I'm trying to decide which one I should do. Definitely not extreme though lol"

It’s considered harder because of the publishing date. Not everyone loves..."

ah, gotcha. Thanks for clarifying :)

Level 1 - read for 2024-2026 - 75 books

2026 RRRC COUNTDOWN
Duration: January 01, 2026- December 31, 2026

I am undecided yet? Between Lvl 1 (75 books) or Modified Extreme 2020-2026 (143 books)

Resv part 2

Claiming a spot - still need to figure out last year's final tally before I decide which level
I think I'll aim for Level 3. Somehow I've picked up a lot of 1990s books already, so maybe the Level 2 as well? We'll see!

Level 1 - read for 2024-2026 - 75 books
Level 2 - read for 2005-2007 + 2026 - 44 books
Level 3 - read for 2023-2026 - 98 books
Extreme! - read for 2022-2026 - 120 books

2022 8/22
(view spoiler)[1. The One Month Boyfriend by Roxie Noir, Read 1/18
2. House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas, Read 1/29
3. Dusk Unveiled by Carrie Ann Ryan, Read 1/31
4. Between Wrath and Mercy by Jess Wisecup, Read 2/18
5. In His Protection by Sandra Owens, Read 2/21
6. Nightwork by Nora Roberts, Read 3/3
7. Her Delta Force Protector by Sandra Owens, Read 4/17
8. In the Weeds by BK Borison, Read 5/4 (hide spoiler)]

2023 6/23
(view spoiler)[1. Magical Midlife Battle by KF Breene, Read 1/3
2. Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon, Read 3/7
3. To Hold and Protect by Sandra Owens, Read 4/20
4. Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood, Read 4/23
5. The Vet's Shelter Surprise by Elle Douglas, Read 5/25
6. Behind the Net by Stephanie Archer, Read 5/25 (hide spoiler)]

2024 12/24
(view spoiler)[1. Accidentally Wedded to a Werewolf by Isabelle Taylor, Read 1/24
2. The Flirt by Layla Hagen, Read 1/27
3. The Marriage Hex by Sarah Blue, Read 1/31
4. Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce, Read 2/6
5. The One I Stood Beside by Piper Rayne, Read 2/20
6. Under the Oak Tree: Volume 1 by Suji Kim, P and namu, Read 2/28
7. Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto, Read 3/5
8. The Art of Avoiding Your Werewolf by Lola Glass, Read 3/14
9. Magical Midlife Awakening by KF Breene, Read 4/5
10. The Missing Diamond by Lynn Morrison & Anne Radcliffe, Read 4/29
11. Go Find Less by Thea Claire, Read 5/14
12. Fated to the Wolf Prince by April L Moon, Read 5/22 (hide spoiler)]

2025 20/25
(view spoiler)[1. Duty Unbound by Dominic Pierce, Read 1/4
2. Formula Freedom by Sawyer Bennett, Read 1/19
3. Formula Dreams by Sawyer Bennett, Read 1/20
4. Hunger in His Blood by Zoey Draven, Read 1/25
5. Tower by Claire Kent, Read 2/4
6. Mr. Charming by Piper Rayne, Read 2/16
7. Fated to the Frost King by Robin D Mahle & Elle Madison, Read 2/27
8. Bewitching Rhaego by Victoria Aveline, Read 2/27
9. Americano Love: An Enemies to Lovers Winter Olympics Sports Romance by Dora Porcaro, Read 3/2
10. The Game by Leonor Soliz, Read 3/6
11. Duty Devoted by Dominic Pierce, Read 3/19
12. Duty Compromised by Dominic Pierce, Read 3/23
13. Beyond Highland Sunrise by Kait Nolan, Read 4/11
14. Squatch Out! by Deysi O'Donal, Read 4/13
15. Dream Lost by Alessa Thorn, Read 4/16
16. The Seven Rings by Nora Roberts, Read 4/24
17. Serial Killer Games by Kate Posey, Read 4/28
18. Never Been Worse by Morgan Elizabeth, Read 5/9
19. How Not to Court Your Human Captive by AK Caggiano, Read 5/13
20. Fall Too Well by Erin Branscom, Read 5/17 (hide spoiler)]

2026 3/26
(view spoiler)[1. Be Mine by ML Philpitt, Read 1/31
2. Duty Unleashed by Dominic Pierce, Read 3/26
3. This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews, Read 4/19 (hide spoiler)]

~Maybe~
2005 0/5
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2006 2/6
(view spoiler)[1. Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank, Read 3/27
2. Solomon's Jar by Alex Archer, Read 4/8 (hide spoiler)]

2007 2/7
(view spoiler)[1. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews, Read 1/18
2. Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole, Read 4/4 (hide spoiler)]

I'm in!

Extreme! - read for 2022-2026 - 120 books

1/120 completed ---

2022 (0/22)

2023 (1/23)

Love, Theoretically 1/4/26

2024 (0/24)

2025 (0/25)

2026 (0/26)

2026 RRRC COUNTDOWN

Duration: January 01, 2026- December 31, 2026

Level 1 - read for 2024-2026 - 75 books

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2024
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1.Quicksilver By Callie Hart
2.Phantasma By Kaylie Smith
3.Bride By Ali Hazelwood
4.King of Sloth By Ana Huang
5.The Ex Vows By Jessica JoyceCarissa Broadbent
6Five BrothersBy Penelope Douglas
7Apprentice to the Villain By Hannah Nicole Maehrer
8The Spellshop By Sarah Beth Durst
9The Songbird & the Heart of Stone By Carissa Broadbent
10 Throne of Secrets By Kerri Maniscalco
11The Hemlock Queen By Hannah F. Whitten
12A Fate Inked in Blood By Danielle L. Jensen
13The Gilded Heiress By Joanna Shupe
14Her Adventures in Temptation By Megan Frampton
15Any Duke in a Storm By Amalie Howard
16The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love By India Holton
17Heartless Hunter By Kristen Ciccarelli
18The Romanov Brides By Clare McHugh
19Diva By Daisy Goodwin
20Lucy UndyingBy Kiersten White
21The Thirteenth Husband By Greer Macallister
22The Titanic Survivors Book Club By Timothy Schaffert
23Husbands & Lovers By Beatriz Williams
24By Any Other Name By Jodi Picoult

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2026 RRRC COUNTDOWN

Duration: January 01, 2026- December 31, 2026

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2026 RRRC COUNTDOWN
Duration: January 01, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Level 3 - read for 2023-2026 - 98 books
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Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2026 RRRC COUNTDOWN
Duration: January 01, 2026- December 31, 2026

Progress: 2 out of 120

Thanks to the ladies at Crazy Challenge Connection for letting us borrow and putting our tiny spin on this challenge!

This challenge is super simple and super long! For this challenge, you will read the corresponding number of books published in that year:

2002 - read 2 books published in 2002
2010 – read 10 books published in 2010
2011 – read 11 books published in 2011
2012 – read 12 books published in 2012, etc.

The year published can be either the year the book was first published or the year the edition you read was published. (Please make sure you link to that particular edition)

CHALLENGE RULES
(view spoiler)[
★ Books must be at least 150 pages long or 45k words.
★ Books must have the romance genre listed on the main page.
★ For each book you read, please post a link to the title along with the author and the date finished.
★ Rereads are allowed but you must read the book in its entirety.
★ To reduce clogging of the thread and long, looooong lists of books, please try to use spoiler tags for your list and covers of books. For example:

2010
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2011
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Choose your own difficulty!
Level 1 - read for 2024-2026 - 75 books
Level 2 - read for 2005-2007 + 2026 - 44 books (shorter but HARDER)
Level 3 - read for 2023-2026 - 98 books
Extreme! - read for 2022-2026 - 120 books

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1. How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn - ***** - 1/17/2026 - 482 Pages
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