Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

2017 January Monthly Challenge

1. 'J' is January: Read a book that starts 'J' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

2. Happy Anniversary: Read a book that was published in January of any year or read a book of an RRRC member who joined in January of any year. The list for 2016 begins at the link, go further back for other years.

3. Featured Author Challenge - Jennifer Haymore: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Jennifer Haymore, or by any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Jennifer:
★Jennifer Haymore grew up in Hawaii where she surfed, sailed, raced bicycles and even learned to fly.
★ She published her first novel in 2008.
★ She primarily writes Historical Romance, but also some Contemporary Romance.
★ Jennifer lives in Southern California with her husband and three kids.

So you may read any book set in Hawaii or with the ocean on the cover. You can also read any book published in 2008, or that is shelved as Historical Romance. Or you can read a book that has children in it.

4. New Year's Day - January 1: Tried and true, but always fun. Read a new release or a new-to-you author.

5. Fruitcake Toss Day - January 3: Read a book with wacky characters or just a funny story.

6. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with an embrace or kiss on the cover. Or read a book with a blanket on the cover for them to cuddle under!

7. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Easy, peasy - read a book with a good looking man on the cover!

8. Friday to the 13th - January 13: Read a Paranormal Romance or any book that is scary or involves a mystery.

9. Punch the Clock Day - January 27th: Read a book that features working class characters, those who might 'punch a clock'.

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

You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 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!!

2017 January Monthly Challenge

2017 January Monthly Challenge

And I'm in! For all 10 - things will slow down again in the New Year - right?!

2017 January Monthly Challenge


0/10 Completed

01. 'J' is January: Read a book that starts 'J' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Just for Fun by Rosalind James
OR
The Laird by Juliana Garnett
OR
Splendid by Julia Quinn
02. Happy Anniversary: Read a book that was published in January of any year or read a book of an RRRC member who joined in January of any year.
Love Once & Forever by Flora Speer
OR
Wulfe Untamed by Pamela Palmer
OR
Just A Taste by Deirdre Martin
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Jennifer Haymore: Read a book by Jennifer Haymore or by any author with her first or last name.
You may read any book set in Hawaii or with the ocean on the cover. You can also read any book published in 2008, or that is shelved as Historical Romance. Or you can read a book that has children in it.
The Deed by Lynsay Sands
OR
Only a Kiss by Mary Balogh
OR
Slightly Dangerous by Mary Balogh
04. New Year's Day (January 1): Tried and true, but always fun. Read a new release or a new-to-you author.

OR
Delectable by Adrianne Lee
05. Fruitcake Toss Day (January 3): Read a book with wacky characters or just a funny story.

06. Cuddle Up Day (January 6): Read a book with an embrace or kiss on the cover. Or read a book with a blanket on the cover for them to cuddle under!
Come A Little Bit Closer by Bella Andre
OR
Defending Hearts by Shannon Stacey
OR
The Best of Me by Elisabeth Barrett
07. Male Watcher's Day (January 8): Easy, peasy - read a book with a good looking man on the cover!
Controlled Burn by Shannon Stacey
OR
Her Wild Hero by Paige Tyler
OR
Love Blooms on Main Street by Olivia Miles
08. Friday the 13th (January 13): Read a Paranormal Romance or any book that is scary or involves a mystery.
Wild Things by Jennifer Ashley
OR
Heart Legacy by Robin D. Owens
OR
Darkness Torn Asunder by Alexis Morgan
09. Punch the Clock Day (January 27th): Read a book that features working class characters, those who might 'punch a clock'.
Swan Point by Sherryl Woods
OR
Fire Me Up by Kimberly Kincaid
OR
Whisper Falls by Toni Blake
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
A Soldier's Heart by Alexis Morgan


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RRRC 2017 January Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. 'J' is January: Read a book that starts 'J'
Jordan's Return Samantha Chase 1/7/17

2. Happy Anniversary: Read a book that was published in January of any year
Dirty Sexy Saint Carly Phillips 1/20/17

3. Featured Author Challenge - Jennifer Haymore: Read a book that has children in it.
31 Days of Summer C.J. Fallowfield 1/12/17

4. New Year's Day - January 1: Tried and true, but always fun. Read a new release.
They're Playing Our Song Carole Bayer Sager 1/8/17

5. Fruitcake Toss Day - January 3: Read a book with wacky characters.
Fighting for Flight J.B. Salsbury 1/27/17

6. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with a kiss on the cover.
Complicate Me M. Robinson 1/4/17

7. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Easy, peasy - read a book with a good looking man on the cover!
Lancelot of the Pines Jennifer Blake 1/1/17

8. Friday to the 13th - January 13: Read a Paranormal Romance
Broken Kelley Armstrong 1/14/17

9. Punch the Clock Day - January 27th: Read a book that features working class characters, those who might 'punch a clock'.
Vivid Jessica Wilde 1/15/17

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
After the Kiss Lauren Layne 1/13/17

Im in!

J is for Jan - The Jersey Vignettes - Bethany-Kris - 3 JAN
Published in Jan - Lethal Game - Katie Reus - 15 JAN
Featured author - The Reunion - Jennifer Haymore - 5 JAN
New author - Redesigned - Denise Grover Swank - 19 JAN
Funny story - Confessions of a Shopaholic - Sophie Kinsella - 3 JAN
Embrace/kiss on the cover - Fated for Love - Melissa Foster - 12 JAN
Good looking man - Womanizer - Katy Evans - 1 JAN
PNR book - Lover Eternal - J.R. Ward - 19 JAN
Working class character - Break It Up - E.M. Tippetts - 16 JAN
Readers choice - Touched by the Boss - Hazel Kelly - 15 JAN

I'm in :-)

Romance Readers Reading January Monthly Challenge
Duration: January 1/17 - January 31/16

1. 'J' is January: Read a book that starts 'J' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance 01/13/17 *****

2. Happy Anniversary: Read a book that was published in January of any year or read a book of an RRRC member who joined in January of any year.
Shifter's Heart by Sarah J. Stone 01/14/17 **** (Jan 6, 2017)

3. - you may read any book set in Hawaii or with the ocean on the cover. You can also read any book published in 2008, or that is shelved as Historical Romance. Or you can read a book that has children in it.
Wife Number Seven by Melissa Brown 01/02/17 *** (kids)

4. New Year's Day - January 1: Tried and true, but always fun. Read a new release or a new-to-you author.
No Reservations by Kate Aster 01/07/17 ****

5. Fruitcake Toss Day - January 3: Read a book with wacky characters or just a funny story.
My Savior by Alanea Alder 01/09/17 ****

6. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with an embrace or kiss on the cover. Or read a book with a blanket on the cover for them to cuddle under!
Mariana by Susanna Kearsley 01/03/17 *****

7. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Easy, peasy - read a book with a good looking man on the cover!
The Hero by Donna Grant 01/11/17 ***

8. Friday to the 13th - January 13: Read a Paranormal Romance or any book that is scary or involves a mystery.
Ashes to Ashes by Tami Hoag 01/06/17 ****

9. Punch the Clock Day - January 27th: Read a book that features working class characters, those who might 'punch a clock'.
Strong Enough by Kate Aster 01/07/17 ****

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
All The Dead Girls by Melinda Leigh 01/01/17 ****

I'm in! ...5/10


1. 'J' is January: The Black Room - Jasinda Wilder 4/1 ✔

2. Happy Anniversary: Bookends - Jane Green 13/1 ✔

3. Featured Author Challenge:

4. New Year's Day: If I Break - Portia Moore 16/1 ✔

5. Fruitcake Toss Day:

6. Cuddle Up Day:

7. Male Watcher's Day: Rush Beth Yarnall 8/1 ✔

8. Friday to the 13th:

9. Punch the Clock Day:

10. Reader's Choice: Wallbanger Alice Clayton 10/1 ✔

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I always try for all 10, but we'll see how far I can get this month:

2017 January Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 1/1/17 to 1/31/17
9/10

1. 'J' is January - Author 1st name starts with J - Author Janet Evanovich - Full Blast - 1/3/17 ♥♥♥♥

2. Happy Anniversary: Read a book that was published in January of any year or read a book of an RRRC member who joined in January of any year. The list for 2016 begins at the link, go further back for other years.

Featured Author Challenge - Jennifer Haymore: Ocean on cover - The Girl from the Sea by Shalini Boland - 1/12/17 ♥♥♥♥


4. New Year's Day - January 1 - New-to-you author - Author Megan Miranda - All the Missing Girls - 1/9/17 ♥♥♥

5. Fruitcake Toss Day - January 3 - Wacky characters AND a funny story - Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich - 1/4/17 ♥♥♥♥♥

6. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Embrace/kiss on cover - A Taste of Sake by Heather Heyford - 1/7/17 ♥♥♥♥


7. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Easy, peasy - Good looking man on the cover - The Deal by Elle Kennedy - 1/8/17 ♥♥♥♥♥


8. Friday to the 13th - January 13: Involves a mystery - Dying for Chocolate by Diane Mott Davidson - 1/11/17 ♥♥♥♥

9. Punch the Clock Day - January 27th - Working class characters, those who might 'punch a clock' - construction workers - Naked by Gina Gordon - 1/21/17 ♥♥♥

10. Reader's Choice – Any book - The Life She Wants by Robyn Carr - 1/13/17 ♥♥♥♥

January Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔1. 'J' is January: Venom - Jennifer Estep 1/21

✔2. Happy Anniversary: The Beekeeper's Ball - Susan Wiggs (pub Jan 1, 2014) 1/12

✔3. Featured Author Challenge: Some Like It Scot - Suzanne Enoch (historical romance) 1/8

✔4. New Year's Day: Oryx and Crake - Margaret Atwood 1/2

✔5. Fruitcake Toss Day: The Curse of Tenth Grave - Darynda Jones (funny/wacky heroine) 1/11

✔6. Cuddle Up Day: Offside - Juliana Stone 1/29

✔7. Male Watcher's Day: Storm's Heart - Thea Harrison 1/30

✔8. Friday to the 13th: Midnight's Master - Donna Grant 1/28

✔9. Punch the Clock Day: I Think I Love You - Stephanie Bond (two of the three MCs work) 1/14

✔10. Reader's Choice: Stolen Songbird - Danielle Jensen 1/3



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

2017 January Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✔ 1. 'J' is January: Read a book that starts 'J' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

by Johanna Lindsey - 04/01/2017

✔ 2. Happy Anniversary: Read a book of an RRRC member who joined in January of any year (Connie N.)

by Emily Giffin - 01/01/2017

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge ~ Jennifer Haymore: Read a book that is shelved as Historical Romance

by Maya Rodale - 02/01/2017

✔ 4. New Year's Day (January 1): Tried and true, but always fun. Read a new release.

by Stephanie Laurens - 14/01/2017

✔ 5. Fruitcake Toss Day (January 3): Read a book with wacky characters

by Megan Hart - 05/01/2017

✔ 6. Cuddle Up Day (January 6): Read a book with an embrace or kiss on the cover.

by Lara Adrian - 03/01/2017

✔ 7. Male Watcher's Day (January 8): Easy, peasy - read a book with a good looking man on the cover!

by J.R. Ward - 08/01/2017

✔ 8. Friday the 13th (January 13): Read a Paranormal Romance

by Nalini Singh - 07/01/2017

✔ 9. Punch the Clock Day (January 27th): Read a book that features working class characters, those who might 'punch a clock'.

by Maisey Yates - 08/01/2017

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

by Emily Giffin - 01/01/2017

10/10 ~ finished Jan 27th


'J' is January ~ July: Vintage by Jamie Craig ~ 1/18/17 ~ 3★

Happy Anniversary ~ Will & Patrick Fight Their Feelings by Leta Blake & Alice Griffiths ~ 1/16/17 ~ 4★

Featured Author Challenge ~ Viscount's Wager by Ava March ~ 1/16/17 ~ 3.5★

New Year's Day ~ Making It Work by Sean Michael ~ 1/23/17 ~ 3.5★

Fruitcake Toss Day ~ Femme by Marshall Thornton ~ 1/6/17 ~ 3.5★

Cuddle Up Day ~ The Arrangement by Felice Stevens ~ 1/16/17 ~ 4★

Male Watcher's Day ~ David, Renewed by Diana Copland ~ 1/5/17 ~ 4★

Friday to the 13th ~ The Arranged Omega by M.H. Silver ~ 1/27/17 ~ 3★

Punch the Clock Day ~ Knave of Broken Hearts by Tara Lain ~ 1/20/17 ~ 3.5★

Reader's Choice ~ Scorch by Wolf Specter ~ 1/21/17 ~ 3.5★

2017 January Monthly Challenge

Read: 10/10

1. 'J' is January: Rules of Contact, Jaci Burton ★★★★ 1/5
2. Happy Anniversary - Angela’s Shelf: At Peace, Kristen Ashley ★★★★★ 1/4
3. FAC – Children: Harvest Moon, Robyn Carr ★★★★★ 1/2
4. New Year's Day – New Author to me: Come Monday, Mari Carr ★★★★ 1/1
5. Fruitcake Toss Day: First Star I See Tonight, Susan Elizabeth Phillips ★★★★ 1/8
6. Cuddle Up Day - Embrace on cover: All I Ever Need Is You, Bella Andre ★★★★ 1/7
7. Male Watcher's Day: Flat-Out Sexy, Erin McCarthy ★★★★ 1/10
8. Friday to the 13th - PNR: Dreams of a Dark Warrior, Kresley Cole ★★★★ 1/6
9. Punch the Clock Day: Kill and Tell, Linda Howard ★★★★ 1/11
10. Reader's Choice: A Breath of Snow and Ashes, Diana Gabaldon ★★★★★ 1/15

2017 January Monthly Challenge

1. 'J' is January: Read a book that starts 'J' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'. Majoring In Murder, Jessica Fletcher...04.08.2017

2. Happy Anniversary: Read a book that was published in January of any year or read a book of an RRRC member who joined in January of any year. The list for 2016 begins at the link, go further back for other years. Eleventh Grave in Moonlight, darynda jones...03.01.2017 (
Jan, 2017)

3. Featured Author Challenge - Jennifer Haymore: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Jennifer Haymore, or by any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Jennifer:
★Jennifer Haymore grew up in Hawaii where she surfed, sailed, raced bicycles and even learned to fly.
★ She published her first novel in 2008.
★ She primarily writes Historical Romance, but also some Contemporary Romance.
★ Jennifer lives in Southern California with her husband and three kids.
So you may read any book set in Hawaii or with the ocean on the cover. You can also read any book published in 2008, or that is shelved as Historical Romance. Or you can read a book that has children in it.

4. New Year's Day - January 1: Tried and true, but always fun. Read a new release or a new-to-you author.

5. Fruitcake Toss Day - January 3:Read a book with wacky characters or just a funny story. Turbo Twenty-Three, janet evanovich...01.10.2017

6. Cuddle Up Day - January 6:Read a book with an embrace or kiss on the cover. Or read a book with a blanket on the cover for them to cuddle under! The Painted Veil, w. somerset maugham...01.04.2017

7. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Easy, peasy - read a book with a good looking man on the cover!

8. Friday to the 13th - January 13: Read a Paranormal Romance or any book that is scary or involves a mystery. Archangel's Heart, nalini singh...02.17.2017

9. Punch the Clock Day - January 27th: Read a book that features working class characters, those who might 'punch a clock'.

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

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2017 January Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 1/1/17 to 1/31/17
Read 10/10


1. 'J' is January: Justice Ascending 1/22 ★★★★★

2. Happy Anniversary: At Close Range 1/29 ★★★★★

3. Featured Author Challenge: Fractured 1/8 ★★★★

4. New Year's Day: A Merciful Death 1/15 ★★★

5. Fruitcake Toss Day: Fierce & Fabulous 1/17 ★★★

6. Cuddle Up Day: Consumed 1/5 ★★★★

7. Male Watcher's Day: Aced 1/16 ★★★★★

8. Friday to the 13th: You Belong to Me 1/20 ★★★★★

9. Punch the Clock Day: Devil's Mark 1/2 ★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Cold Secrets 1/28 ★★★★★

RRRC: January Monthly Challenge
10/10 read

1. 'J' is January: J Lynn - Frigid - 1/10
2. Happy Anniversary: Mercury Striking - 1/9
3. Featured Author Challenge: Jennifer Crusie - It Must Be Christmas: Three Holiday Stories - 1/10
4. New Year's Day: Blame It on the Mistletoe - 1/3
5. Fruitcake Toss Day: Anything but Minor - 1/9
6. Cuddle Up Day: Unleashed Temptation - 1/18
7. Male Watcher's Day: Worth the Fight - 1/19
8. Friday to the 13th: Deeply, Desperately - 1/21
9. Punch the Clock Day: Delicious - 1/21
10. Reader's Choice: Rookie Move - 1/3

2017 January Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10

1. 'J' is January: Read a book that starts 'J' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.: Train's Clash by Jamie Begley, 3 stars, finished 1/9/17
2. Happy Anniversary: Read a book that was published in January of any year or read a book of an RRRC member who joined in January of any year: Club Shadowlands by Cherise Sinclair, 5 stars, finished 1/15/17. On the list of Yz the Whyz who joined 1/12//2009
Featured Author Challenge - Jennifer Haymore: The Devil's Pearl by Jennifer Haymore, 3 stars, finished 1/25/17
4. New Year's Day - January 1: Tried and true, but always fun. Read a new release or a new-to-you author.: Wednesday by Kendall Ryan, 3 stars, finished 1/11/17
5. Fruitcake Toss Day - January 3: Storm and Silence by Robert Thier, 4 stars, finished 1/15/17
6. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Conviction by Nicole Edwards,4 stars, finished 1/2/17
7. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Addicted by Nicole Edwards, 4 stars, finished 1/3/17
8. Friday to the 13th - January 13: Here Kitty, Kitty! by Shelly Laurenston, 4 stars, finished 1/2/17
9. Punch the Clock Day - January 27th: Read a book that features working class characters, those who might 'punch a clock': Step Beast by Selena Kitt, 5 stars, finished 1/21/17
10. Reader's Choice: Torn from You by Nashoda Rose, 4 stars, finished 1/3/17

Me, me, me. ;)

i'm in!

6/10 read

✔ 1. 'J' is January: How (Not) to Fall in Love - 11th January ★★★★½
✔ 2. Happy Anniversary: Surrounded by Secrets - 2nd January ★★★★
✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge: The Beast of Clan Kincaid - 5th January ★★★★★
✔ 4. New Year's Day: The Raven Boys - 1st January ★★★
✔ 5. Fruitcake Toss Day: Optimists Die First - 18th January ★★★★★
6. Cuddle Up Day:
✔ 7. Male Watcher's Day: Play - 7th January ★★★★½
8. Friday to the 13th: Rhapsodic
9. Punch the Clock Day:
10. Reader's Choice:

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Hello all. I cannot wait to start this challenge!! Here are my choices:

1) Widow's Web by Jennifer Estep.

3) Confessions of an Improper Bride by Jennifer Haymore

4) Her Perfect Mate by Paige Tyler

6) White Hot Kiss by Jennifer Armentrout

7) A Blood Seduction by Pamela Palmer

8) Moon Called by Patricia Briggs

10) Witch Fire by Anya Bast

Good luck everyone!!

I also would like to wish everyone a very happy holiday season!!

--Drew

2017 January Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✓. 'J' is January: Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James (03/01) ★★

✓. Happy Anniversary: Blind Reader Wanted by Georgia Le Carre (06/01) ★★★

✓. Featured Author Challenge: Bad Boy Summer by Sylvia Pierce (06/01) ★★★

✓. New Year's Day: Real Good Man by Meghan March (04/01) ★★★

✓. Fruitcake Toss Day (January 3): Wallbanger by Alice Clayton (08/01) ★★★★

✓. Cuddle Up Day (January 6): For the Love of English by A.M. Hargrove (06/01) ★★

✓. Male Watcher's Day (January 8): After We Fall by Melanie Harlow (05/01) ★★★

✓. Friday the 13th (January 13): Fear Me by B.B. Reid (07/01) ★★★

✓. Punch the Clock Day (January 27th): Under Construction by Aria Cole (08/01) ★★

✓. Reader's Choice: Breaking Love by B.B. Reid (09/01) ★★★

I'm in.

2017 January Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. 'J' is January: Jennifer Haymore - Highland Heat 1/7
2. Happy Anniversary: His to Protect (publ. Jan. 2016) 1/9
3. Featured Author Challenge - book published in 2008, Charlie's Bargain 1/7
4. New Year's Day - January 1: Kate McMurray - In Hot Pursuit 1/8
5. Fruitcake Toss Day - January 3: The Ghost on My Couch. 1/11
6. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Best Laid Plans 1/13
7. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Forever Is Now. 1/8
8. Friday to the 13th - January 13: Blue Blue Eyes: Blue Blue Eyes 1/8
9. Punch the Clock Day - January 27th: Little Wolf. 1/17
10. Reader's Choice: Rock Addiction

1. 'J' is January: Read a book that starts 'J' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'. Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu 1/1/17

2. Happy Anniversary: Read a book that was published in January of any year. Spider's Bite published Jan 25 2010 11/1/17

3.Featured Author Challenge - Jennifer Haymore: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Jennifer Haymore, or by any author with her first or last name. Before Midnight by Jennifer Blackstream 8/1/17

4. New Year's Day - January 1: Tried and true, but always fun. Read a new release or a new-to-you author. Raphael 8/1/17

5. Fruitcake Toss Day - January 3: Read a book with wacky characters or just a funny story. Changes 16/1/17 (fairy guard are wacky)

6. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with an embrace or kiss on the cover. Or read a book with a blanket on the cover for them to cuddle under! Burn for Me

7. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Easy, peasy - read a book with a good looking man on the cover! Small Favor 2/1/17

8. Friday the 13th - January 13: Read a Paranormal Romance or any book that is scary or involves a mystery. Dark Desires After Dusk 2/1/17

9. Punch the Clock Day - January 27th: Read a book that features working class characters, those who might 'punch a clock'. Halfway to the Grave 13/1/17 Cat's family

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Turn Coat 10/1/17

Books Read

I am going to try for at least 5 this is my first time doing any challenges. I am fairly new to Goodreads. Super excited though!

I'm in; not sure how many yet, though! Update: have decided on 10...

10/10 !

1. 'J' is January: Author's first name starts with 'J'.

Julianne MacLean - Married By Midnight - done

2. Happy Anniversary: Read a book that was published in January of any year

Lorraine Heath - She Tempts the Duke (publ Jan 31, 2012) - done

3. , or that is shelved as Historical Romance.
Amanda Quick - Crystal Gardens - done

4. New Year's Day - January 1: a new-to-you author.

Mindy Klasky - Fly Me to the Moon - done

5. Fruitcake Toss Day - January 3: Wacky characters/funny story.

Anya Wylde - Seeking Philbert Woodbead -done

6. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with an embrace or kiss on the cover.

Denise Grover Swank - Only You - done

7. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Easy, peasy - read a book with a good looking man on the cover!

Lori Foster - Don't Tempt Me - done

8. January 13: Paranormal Romance or scary or involves a mystery.

Angie Fox - Southern Spirits - done

9. Punch the Clock Day - January 27th: Read a book that features working class characters, those who might 'punch a clock'.

Dee Ernst - Stealing Jason Wilde: A Novel (h is librarian) - done

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Regina Scott - The Unflappable Miss Fairchild

You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

I'm in - try for 10
2017 January Monthly Challenge

1. 'J' is January: Read a book that starts 'J' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'. by J.D. Robb 1/2

2. Happy Anniversary: Read a book that was published in January of any year or read a book of an RRRC member who joined in January of any year. The list for 2016 begins at the link, go further back for other years.

Featured Author Challenge - Jennifer Haymore: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Jennifer Haymore, or by any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Jennifer:
★Jennifer Haymore grew up in Hawaii where she surfed, sailed, raced bicycles and even learned to fly.
★ She published her first novel in 2008.
★ She primarily writes Historical Romance, but also some Contemporary Romance.
★ Jennifer lives in Southern California with her husband and three kids.
So you may read any book set in Hawaii or with the ocean on the cover. You can also read any book published in 2008, or that is shelved as Historical Romance. Or you can read a book that has children in it.

4. New Year's Day - January 1: Tried and true, but always fun. Read a new release or a new-to-you author.

5. Fruitcake Toss Day - January 3: Read a book with wacky characters or just a funny story.

6. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with an embrace or kiss on the cover. Or read a book with a blanket on the cover for them to cuddle under!

7. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Easy, peasy - read a book with a good looking man on the cover!

8. Friday to the 13th - January 13: Read a Paranormal Romance or any book that is scary or involves a mystery. Paranormal romance. 1/1

9. Punch the Clock Day - January 27th: Read a book that features working class characters, those who might 'punch a clock'. - MC is a dressmaker 1/4

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

Welcome to all the newbies!! Enjoy!

Romance Readers Reading January Monthly Challenge
Duration: January 1/17 - January 31/16

1. 'J' is January: Read a book that starts 'J' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

Jaymie Holland, Taken by Passion 1/3/17

2. Happy Anniversary: Read a book that was published in January of any year or read a book of an RRRC member who joined in January of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge - Jennifer Haymore: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, or by any author with her first or last name.
- you may read any book set in Hawaii or with the ocean on the cover. You can also read any book published in 2008, or that is shelved as Historical Romance. Or you can read a book that has children in it.

4. New Year's Day - January 1: Tried and true, but always fun. Read a new release or a new-to-you author.

How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method 1/28/17

5. Fruitcake Toss Day - January 3: Read a book with wacky characters or just a funny story.

6. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with an embrace or kiss on the cover. Or read a book with a blanket on the cover for them to cuddle under!

7. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Easy, peasy - read a book with a good looking man on the cover!

8. Friday to the 13th - January 13: Read a Paranormal Romance or any book that is scary or involves a mystery.

9. Punch the Clock Day - January 27th: Read a book that features working class characters, those who might 'punch a clock'.

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

No Hero: The Evolution of a Navy SEAL 1/9/17

RRRC Monthly Challenge - January 2017
Categories: 10 of 10
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❄︎ Books Read To Date: 10 of 10 ❄︎

✔︎ 1. 'J' is January: How it fits: Author's name begins with "J"
---> Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis |★★★★★| Jan 19
✔︎ 2. Happy Anniversary: How it fits: Pub. in January
---> The Siren by Kiera Cass |★★★★| Jan 8
✔︎ 3. Featured Author Challenge: How it fits: Shelved as Historical Romance
---> Again The Magic by Lisa Kleypas |★★★| Jan 15
✔︎ 4. New Year's Day: How it fits: New to me author
---> An Alaskan Wedding by Belle Calhoune |★★★★| Jan 10
✔︎ 5. Fruitcake Toss Day: How it fits: Wacky/Funny Characters
---> How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks |★★★★| Jan 5
✔︎ 6. Cuddle Up Day:
---> Rescue My Heart by Jill Shalvis |★★★★★| Jan 29
✔︎ 7. Male Watcher's Day: How it fits: Guy on cover
---> Slave to Sensation by Nailing Singh |★★★★| Jan 11
✔︎ 8. Friday to the 13th: How it fits: Mystery
---> Mackenzie's Pleasure by Linda Howard |★★★★| Jan 7
✔︎ 9. Punch the Clock Day: How it fits Blue color workers
---> Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep |★★★★★| Jan 27
✔︎ 10. Reader's Choice:
---> Firespeaker Book 1- The Beauty, The Hunter, And the Madman by Ava Williams |★★★½| Jan 26



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RRRC Monthly
January 1, 2017 - January 31, 2017


☑ January - 10/10

1. 'J' is January - Naked in Death (1/31) ★★★★★
2. Happy Anniversary - Harley's Achilles (1/15) ★★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge - Highland Heat (1/30) ★★★½
4. New Year's Day - Valens Remembered (1/29) ★★½
5. Fruitcake Toss Day - Adulting 101 (1/11) ★★★★
6. Cuddle Up Day - A Boy and His Dragon (1/2) ★★★★½
7. Male Watcher's Day - Harley's Achilles (1/15) ★★★★
8. Friday to the 13th - Burning Alive (1/25) ★★★½
9. Punch the Clock Day - Lead Me Not (1/6) ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice - Cress (1/1) ★★★★★

2017 January Monthly Challenge

1. 'J' is January: Read a book that starts 'J' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

2. Happy Anniversary: Read a book that was published in January of any year or read a book of an RRRC member who joined in January of any year. The list for 2016 begins at the link, go further back for other years.

Featured Author Challenge - Jennifer Haymore: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Jennifer Haymore, or by any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Jennifer:
★Jennifer Haymore grew up in Hawaii where she surfed, sailed, raced bicycles and even learned to fly.
★ She published her first novel in 2008.
★ She primarily writes Historical Romance, but also some Contemporary Romance.
★ Jennifer lives in Southern California with her husband and three kids.
So you may read any book set in Hawaii or with the ocean on the cover. You can also read any book published in 2008, or that is shelved as Historical Romance. Or you can read a book that has children in it.

4. New Year's Day - January 1: Tried and true, but always fun. Read a new release or a new-to-you author.

5. Fruitcake Toss Day - January 3: Read a book with wacky characters or just a funny story.

6. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with an embrace or kiss on the cover. Or read a book with a blanket on the cover for them to cuddle under!

7. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Easy, peasy - read a book with a good looking man on the cover!

8. Friday to the 13th - January 13: Read a Paranormal Romance or any book that is scary or involves a mystery.

9. Punch the Clock Day - January 27th: Read a book that features working class characters, those who might 'punch a clock'.

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

10/10 read

1. 'J' is January: Read a book that starts 'J' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'J': Just Like Heaven 15/1

2. Happy Anniversary: Read a book that was published in January of any year: Becoming Dragon 10/1

Featured Author Challenge - Jennifer Haymore: Read a book that is shelved as Historical Romance: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage 9/1

4. New Year's Day - January 1: Read a new release: Everything for Her 4/1

5. Fruitcake Toss Day - January 3: Read a book that's a funny story: The Player and the Pixie 11/1

6. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with an embrace or kiss on the cover: Bunny and the Bear 5/1

7. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Read a book with a good looking man on the cover: Roaring Up the Wrong Tree 7/1

8. Friday to the 13th - January 13: Read a Paranormal Romance: You're Kitten Me 3/1

9. Punch the Clock Day - January 27th: Read a book that features working class characters, those who might 'punch a clock': Under Construction 1/1

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing: Pound of Flesh 9/1

I'm in.

2017 January Monthly Challenge

1. 'J' is January: Read a book that starts 'J' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

2. Happy Anniversary: Read a book that was published in January of any year or read a book of an RRRC member who joined in January of any year. The list for 2016 begins at the link, go further back for other years.

Featured Author Challenge - Jennifer Haymore: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Jennifer Haymore, or by any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Jennifer:
★Jennifer Haymore grew up in Hawaii where she surfed, sailed, raced bicycles and even learned to fly.
★ She published her first novel in 2008.
★ She primarily writes Historical Romance, but also some Contemporary Romance.
★ Jennifer lives in Southern California with her husband and three kids.
So you may read any book set in Hawaii or with the ocean on the cover. You can also read any book published in 2008, or that is shelved as Historical Romance. Or you can read a book that has children in it.

4. New Year's Day - January 1: Tried and true, but always fun. Read a new release or a new-to-you author.

5. Fruitcake Toss Day - January 3: Read a book with wacky characters or just a funny story.

6. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with an embrace or kiss on the cover. Or read a book with a blanket on the cover for them to cuddle under!

7. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Easy, peasy - read a book with a good looking man on the cover!

8. Friday to the 13th - January 13: Read a Paranormal Romance or any book that is scary or involves a mystery.

9. Punch the Clock Day - January 27th: Read a book that features working class characters, those who might 'punch a clock'.

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

January Monthly Challenge

READ: 0/10

1. 'J' is January:
Night Hawk- Beverly Jenkins

2. Pub. In Jan.:
Breath of Fire- Amanda Bouchet

3. Featured Author Challenge:
Obsidian- Jennifer L. Armentrout

4. New to You:
A Taste of Heaven- Penny Watson

5. Wacky Characters:
Hot Dish- Connie Brockway

6. Cuddle Up Day:
Beyond Heaving Bosoms- Sarah Wendell

7. Hey Good Lookin’:
RoomHate- Penelope Ward

8. Paramormal:
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms- N.K. Jemison

9. Punch the Clock Day:
Goody Two Shoes- Janet Elizabeth Henderson

10. Reader's Choice:
Gambled Away- Rose Lerner

Monthly Challenge: January
Duration: January 1 - January 31, 2017
Complete = 4 / 10

1. 'J' is January: Taken by Passion by Jaymie Holland - 1/4
2. Happy Anniversary: The Duke by Gaelen Foley (pub Jan 2000) - 1/26
3. FAC Jennifer Haymore: Claimed by Pleasure by Jaymie Holland (has children in it) - 1/12
4. New Year's Day - January 1
5. Fruitcake Toss Day
6. Cuddle Up Day
7. Male Watcher's Day: The Infamous Heir by Elizabeth Michels - 1/31
8. Friday to the 13th
9. Punch the Clock Day
10. Reader's Choice

I'm in for all 10 categories, let's see if I make it :-) .

January Monthly Challenge

10/10 read

1. 'J' is January: Read a book that starts 'J' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'. I Spy Something Wicked by Josh Lanyon ~ 1/2/17 ~ ★★★

2. Happy Anniversary: Read a book that was published in January of any year or read a book of an RRRC member who joined in January of any year. The list for 2016 begins at the link, go further back for other years. Midnight~ 1/9/17 ~ ★★★★★

3. Featured Author Challenge - Jennifer Haymore: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Jennifer Haymore, or by any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Jennifer:
★Jennifer Haymore grew up in Hawaii where she surfed, sailed, raced bicycles and even learned to fly.
★ She published her first novel in 2008.
★ She primarily writes Historical Romance, but also some Contemporary Romance.
★ Jennifer lives in Southern California with her husband and three kids.
So you may read any book set in Hawaii or with the ocean on the cover. You can also read any book published in 2008, or that is shelved as Historical Romance. Or you can read a book that has children in it. Nothing Special ~ 1/5/17 ~ ★★★★★

4. New Year's Day - January 1: Tried and true, but always fun. Read a new release or a new-to-you author. Tied Together ~ 1/5/17 ~ ★★1/2

5. Fruitcake Toss Day - January 3: Read a book with wacky characters or just a funny story. Walk With Me ~ 1/3/17 ~ ★★★★★

6. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with an embrace or kiss on the cover. Or read a book with a blanket on the cover for them to cuddle under! I Spy Something Christmas ~ 1/3/17 ~ ★★★

7. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Easy, peasy - read a book with a good looking man on the cover! Unearthed ~ 1/10/17 ~ ★★★★★

8. Friday to the 13th - January 13: Read a Paranormal Romance or any book that is scary or involves a mystery. Dead Run ~ 1/11/17 ~ ★★★★★

9. Punch the Clock Day - January 27th: Read a book that features working class characters, those who might 'punch a clock'.
Fast Connection ~ 1/2/17 ~ ★★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Power Play ~ 1/6/17 ~ ★★★★★

2017 January Monthly Challenge

Challenge Accepted: January 1, 2017
Challenge (hopefully) Completed: January 31, 2017

1. 'J' is January: Read a book that starts 'J' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

2. Happy Anniversary: Read a book that was published in January of any year or read a book of an RRRC member who joined in January of any year. The list for 2016 begins at the link, go further back for other years.

Featured Author Challenge - Jennifer Haymore: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Jennifer Haymore, or by any author with her first or last name. So you may read any book set in Hawaii or with the ocean on the cover. You can also read any book published in 2008, or that is shelved as Historical Romance. Or you can read a book that has children in it.

4. New Year's Day - January 1: Tried and true, but always fun. Read a new release or a new-to-you author.

5. Fruitcake Toss Day - January 3: Read a book with wacky characters or just a funny story.

6. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with an embrace or kiss on the cover. Or read a book with a blanket on the cover for them to cuddle under!

7. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Easy, peasy - read a book with a good looking man on the cover!

8. Friday to the 13th - January 13: Read a Paranormal Romance or any book that is scary or involves a mystery.

9. Punch the Clock Day - January 27th: Read a book that features working class characters, those who might 'punch a clock'.

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

2017 January Monthly Challenge
Duration: January 1st - January 31st
Completed: 8/8 - DONE

✔1. 'J' is January: Sun God Seeks…Surrogate? by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff (9/1) ***
✔2. Happy Anniversary: Rock Chick Reawakening by Kristen Ashley (3/1) *****
✔3. Featured Author Challenge - Jennifer Haymore: Never Love A Lawman by Jo Goodman (15/1) ****
✔4. New Year's Day - January 1: Satisfaction by Lexi Blake (6/1) *****
✔6. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Until Ashlyn by Aurora Rose Reynolds (1/1) ****
✔7. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Seducing Lauren by Kristen Proby (10/1) ****
✔8. Friday to the 13th - January 13: Dragon Mates by Bianca D'Arc (9/1) ****
✔10. Reader's Choice: Intense Pleasure by Lora Leigh (8/1) ****

1. 'J' is January: Wrong Side of Hell - Juliana Stone
2. Happy Anniversary: What You Need - Lorelei James
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jennifer Haymore: Educating Elizabeth - Kate Pearce
4. New Year's Day - January 1: Belonging To Them - Brynn Paulin
5. Fruitcake Toss Day - January 3: Fangs For The Memories - Molly Harper
6. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Midnight Medusa - Stephanie Draven
7. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Taking Shots - Toni Aleo
8. Friday to the 13th - January 13: Where The Wild Things Bite - Molly Harper
9. Punch the Clock Day - January 27th: Unexpected - Maisey Yates
10. Reader's Choice: Wicked - Jennifer L Armentrout

4/10 read

1. 'J' is January: The Cat Who Turned On and Off by Lilian Jackson Braun
2. Happy Anniversary: Rose in the Heart by Edna O'Brien
3. Featured Author Challenge: The Iron Trial by Holly Black **** January 3rd
4. New Year's Day: Commonwealth by Ann Patchett
5. Fruitcake Toss Day: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay by J.K. Rowling ☆☆☆☆ January 19th
6. Cuddle Up Day: Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson
7. Male Watcher's Day: Our Little Secrets by Merry Farmer
8. Friday to the 13th: Night Falls Darkly by Kim Lenox
9. Punch the Clock Day: 4th of July by James Patterson **** January 1st
10. Reader's Choice: Alicia by Lisi Harrison ☆☆☆☆ January 28th

Completed 10/10 ~ 17th January 2017.

✔1. 'J' is January: Just One Night ~ Read 2nd January 2017.
✔2. Happy Anniversary: The Billionaire Blindside: Billionaire Romance with a Twist ~ Read 5th January 2017
✔︎3. Featured Author Challenge: Wild Kisses ~ Read 17th January 2017.
✔4. New Year's Day - January 1: Take Me Home: A Bodyguard Christmas Story ~ Read 1st January 2017.
✔5. Fruitcake Toss Day - January 3: King, King, Goose? ~ Read 3rd January 2017.
✔6. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Deep ~ Read 7th January 2017.
✔7. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Taming The Biker ~ Read 5th January 2017.
✔8. Friday the 13th: The Stone Protector ~ Read 13th January 2017.
✔9. Punch the Clock Day - January 27th: Fractured ~ Read 12th January 2017.
✔10. Reader's Choice: Deeper ~ Read 2nd January 2017.

2017 January Monthly Challenge
01 January to 31 January

1/10 Read

1. 'J' is January:Jake Undone by Penelope Ward

2. Happy Anniversary: Shadowed by Rebecca Zanetti

3. Featured Author Challenge - Jennifer Haymore: The Duchess Hunt

4. New Year's Day - January 1: RISE by A.C. Heller

5. Fruitcake Toss Day - January 3: Rock Chick Redemption by Kristen Ashley

6. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Fatal Justice by Marie Force

7. Male Watcher's Day - January 8:Neighbor Dearest by Penelope Ward

8. Friday to the 13th - January 13: White Hot by Ilona Andrews

9. Punch the Clock Day - January 27th: Say You Want Me by Corinne Michaels

10. Reader's Choice: Hungry Like the Wolf by Paige Tyler

In 4 5! :)
Completed: 10/5 DONE!!

1. 'J' is January:
- Journey's End - 01/02

2. Happy Anniversary:
- By a Thread - read by Iris, she joined RRR in Jan 22, 2016 - 01/24

3. Featured Author Challenge - Jennifer Haymore
- Duke of Pleasure - historical romance with children - 01/13

4. New Year's Day - January 1: Tried and true, but always fun. Read a new release or a new-to-you author.
- The Vampire's Mail Order Bride - Kristen Painter was a new-to-me author, not anymore - 01/09

5. Fruitcake Toss Day - January 3:
- Night of Cake & Puppets - very funny story - 01/10

6. Cuddle Up Day - January 6:
- Loving a Lost Lord - Embrace and kiss, very awkward cover - 01/07

7. Male Watcher's Day - January 8:
- Feel the Burn - hot man on the cover - 01/16

8. Friday to the 13th - January 13:
- The Gargoyle Gets His Girl - PNR - 01/18

9. Punch the Clock Day - January 27th:
- The Werewolf Meets His Match - MC is a cop - 01/11

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
- Questing Beast - 01/17

I'm in for 8. Here's the start

0/8 Read

J for January:
Anniversary: Dreamwalker by Allyson James
FAC: Highland Heat by Jennifer Haymore
New Year's Day:
Fruitcake Toss Day:
Cuddle Up Day:
Male Watcher's Day: Fan the Flames by Katie Ruggle
Friday the 13th: Blood Challenge by Eileen Wilks
Punch the Clock:
My Choice: One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews

Romance Readers Reading January Monthly Challenge
Duration: January 1/17 - January 31/16

Completed: 7/3

✔ 1. 'J' is January: Read a book that starts 'J' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'. Happy Accidents: A Memoir by Jane Lynch 17.1.17 ★★★★★

2. Happy Anniversary: Read a book that was published in January of any year or read a book of an RRRC member who joined in January of any year. Wallbanger

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge - Jennifer Haymore: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, or by any author with her first or last name.
- you may read any book set in Hawaii or with the ocean on the cover. You can also read any book published in 2008, or that is shelved as Historical Romance. Or you can read a book that has children in it. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 21.1.17 ★★★★★

✔ 4. New Year's Day - January 1: Tried and true, but always fun. Read a new release or a new-to-you author. Talking as Fast as I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls, and Everything in Between by Lauren Graham 5.1.17 ★★★★★

✔ 5. Fruitcake Toss Day - January 3: Read a book with wacky characters or just a funny story. A Study in Scarlet 12.1.17 ★★★★

✔ 6. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with an embrace or kiss on the cover. Or read a book with a blanket on the cover for them to cuddle under! When I'm With You 13.1.17 ★★★★

7. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: Easy, peasy - read a book with a good looking man on the cover!

✔ 8. Friday to the 13th - January 13: Read a Paranormal Romance or any book that is scary or involves a mystery. A Time to Run 10.1.17 ★★★★★

9. Punch the Clock Day - January 27th: Read a book that features working class characters, those who might 'punch a clock'.

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing Seriously... I'm Kidding 8.1.17 ★★★

1. 'J' is January: Read a book that starts 'J' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

1/1 5*

2. Happy Anniversary: Read a book that was published in January of any year or read a book of an RRRC member who joined in January of any year. The list for 2016 begins at the link, go further back for other years.

1/22 4*

3. Featured Author Challenge - Jennifer Haymore: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Jennifer Haymore, or by any author with her first or last name. You may read any book set in Hawaii or with the ocean on the cover. You can also read any book published in 2008, or that is shelved as Historical Romance. Or you can read a book that has children in it.

1/5 5* twice! There aren't enough stars, but don't read it solo...must be read after Ice Queen.

4. New Year's Day - January 1: Read a new release or a new-to-you author.

1/17 4.3*

5. Fruitcake Toss Day - January 3: Read a book with wacky characters or just a funny story.

1/18 5* Love this series! Children & lol funny PR! LOL a dozen times & cried 1/2 dozen times.

6. Cuddle Up Day - January 6: Read a book with an embrace or kiss on the cover. Or read a book with a blanket on the cover for them to cuddle under!

1/14 3.5*

7. Male Watcher's Day - January 8: read a book with a good looking man on the cover!

1/7 4*

8. Friday to the 13th - January 13: Read a Paranormal Romance or any book that is scary or involves a mystery.

1/13 4*

9. Punch the Clock Day - January 27th: Read a book that features working class characters, those who might 'punch a clock'.

1/18 4*

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

1/19 4*