Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

2017 October Monthly Challenge

1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.

2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year. Link to member list, beginning with October 2016- https://www.goodreads.com/group/12880...

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name. Link to Katie MacAlister's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....

Fun Facts about Katie:
* Katie lives in the Pacific Northwest
* She published her first novel in 2002
* She writes mostly Paranormal Romance
* Katie has worked as a bird skeleton cleaner, a wave machine solderer, a Fortran programmer, and a sales assistant for Harrod's.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".


4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.)

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live.

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)

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

You can choose to complete 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.

You may update your initial post or repost as you progress, but please repost when you complete the challenge as it helps when updating.

Happy reading!

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Read 10/10

1. 'O' is for October. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O': Property of Drex #1 3/10 (by C.M. Owens)

2. Happy Anniversary! Read a book that was published in October of any year: A Week in New York 3/10) (released 21/10/14)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister. Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance: Sleeping With the Wolf 5/10

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile: Born of Fire 3/10

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day. Read a book that you paid little or nothing for: The Walking Dead, Book One 1/10 (borrowed from the library)

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day. Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover: Last Minion Standing 4/10

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day. Read a book set in a country other than where you live: Truth or Beard 10/10

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day. Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc): Light Her Fire 8/10 (he's the fire chief)

9. Oct 31 - Halloween. Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance: Hostage to Pleasure 9/10

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: Grin and Beard It 11/10

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

1. 'O' is for October – Title starts with O - On Fire by Rachel Kramer Bussel - 10/25/17 ♥♥♥♥


2. Happy Anniversary- Published in October - Alex by Sawyer Bennett - 10/3/17 ♥♥♥♥
Published 10/14


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister - Shelved as Paranormal Romance - This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost - 10/17/17 ♥♥♥♥


4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day - Part of a favorite series - Giving It All by Christi Barth - 10/16/17 ♥♥♥♥

Take a look at that cover—that’s guaranteed to make anyone smile!

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day - Paid little or nothing for - I Liked My Life by Abby Fabiaschi - 10/4/17 ♥♥♥♥
Library book


6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day - Character that is over-the-top - Devil's Honor by Megan Crane - 10/5/17 ♥♥♥♥
Greeley is the baddest of the bad motorcycle club officer.


7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live.

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day - MC that helps people - Nothing as it Seems by Thomas Hall - 10/15/17 ♥♥♥♥
The main characters are an FBI agent and a state policeman


9. Oct 31 – Halloween - Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy - Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews - 10/9/17 ♥♥♥♥


10. Reader's Choice - Any book - The Summer That Made Us by Robyn Carr - 10/8/17 ♥♥♥♥


****COMPLETED 9 out of 10 on 10/25/17****

As usual, I'm so in :)

2017 October Monthly Challenge

10/10 read

✓ 'O' is for October: Own the Wind by Kristen Ashley (12/10) ★★★

✓ Happy Anniversary: The Duet by R.S. Grey (19/10) ★★★

✓ Featured Author Challenge (FAC): Irresistible You by Kate Meader (07/10) ★★★★

✓ Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Too Beautiful to Break by Tessa Bailey (04/10) ★★★★

✓ Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: In Skates Trouble by Kate Meader (01/10) ★★★★

✓ Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Ain't He Precious? by Juliette Poe (16/10) ★★★

✓ Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Off Course by Sawyer Bennett (11/10) ★★

✓ Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Cheater's Regret by Rachel Van Dyken (14/10) ★★★

✓ Oct 31 - Halloween: Spectacular Rascal by Lili Valente (18/10) ★★★

✓ Reader's Choice: Royally Matched by Emma Chase (06/10) ★★★

2017 October Monthly Challenge
DONE 10/10 Read

✔1. 'O' is for October: Off the Clock by Roni Loren ★★★★ October 2
✔2. Happy Anniversary! Mr. President by Katy Evans ★★★ October 8
✔3. Featured Author Challenge: Three Fates by Nora Roberts ★★ October 7
✔4. October 6th - World Smile Day: Bad News Cowboy by Maisey Yates ★★★★ October 13
✔ 5. October 7th - International Frugal Fun Day: Navy SEAL Seduction by Bonnie Vanak ★★★ October 25
✔6. October 17th - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Conveniently Wed to the Greek by Kandy Shepherd ★★★★★ October 4
✔7. October 24th - United Nations Day: Ruckus by L.J. Shen ★★★ October 9
✔8. October 28th - Make a Difference Day: Red Hot by Lisa Childs ★★★ October 26
✔9. October 31st - Halloween: Triplets Under the Tree by Kat Cantrell ★★ October 26
✔10. Reader's Choice: Steadfast by Sarina Bowen ★★★★ October 24

10/10 ~ finished Oct 29th


'O' is for October: One Marine, Hero by E.M. Lynley ~ 10/28/17 ~ 4★
Happy Anniversary: Keep Me Wanting by Avril Ashton ~ 10/7/17 ~ 3.5★
(FAC) book is set in the Pacific Northwest: Knit Tight by Annabeth Albert ~ 10/5/17 ~ 3.5★
World Smile Day: His Fateful Heap of Days by John Wiltshire ~ 10/29/17 ~ 4.5★
International Frugal Fun Day: Just One Bite: Volume One - Anthology ~ 10/3/17 ~ 3★
Wear Something Gaudy Day: Be True by Stella Starling ~ 10/14/17 ~ 4★
United Nations Day: Like a Lover by Jay Northcote ~ 10/15/17 ~ 3.5★
Make a Difference Day: Slip and Slide by Patricia Logan ~ 10/19/17 ~ 4★
Halloween: Spectred Isle by K.J. Charles ~ 10/26/17 ~ 4★
Reader's Choice: Laser Visions by Kaje Harper ~ 10/22/17 ~ 3.5★

I'm in!

1 O is for October - One Night of Sin - Elle Kennedy - 1 OCT
2 Published in October - You Do Something to Me - Bella Andre - 19 OCT
3 Paranormal - Twilight - Stephenie Meyer - 22 OCT
4 Favourite Series - Origin in Death - J.D. Robb - 14 OCT
5 Free book - Colby Velocity - Debra Webb - 3 OCT
6 Colourful cover - Deathless & Divided - Bethany-Kris - 7 OCT
7 Different country than mine - Hide and Seek - Cherry Adair - 9 OCT
8 MC helps people - It Ends with Us - Colleen Hoover (Neurosurgeon) - 21 OCT
9 Sweet cover - The Mighty Quinns: Kellan - Kate Hoffmann - 15 OCT
10 Readers choice - Protected - Lauren Dane - 17 OCT

2017 October Monthly Challenge
Read: 10/10

1. 'O' is for October: One Night with Her, Lauren Blakely ★★★★ 10/26
2. Happy Anniversary!, Heather member since 10/1/2016: Come the Spring, Julie Garwood ★★★★ 10/14
3. FAC-PNR: Dark Skye, Kresley Cole ★★★★ 10/25
4. World Smile Day-:)) : Legal Legacy 3, Kimball Lee ★★★ 10/6
5. International Frugal Fun Day-Overdrive: The Gunslinger and the Heiress, Kathryn Albright ★★★ 10/11
6. Wear Something Gaudy Day-well dressed: Royally Screwed, Emma Chase ★★★★ 10/22
7. United Nations Day-Scotland: Written in My Own Heart's Blood, Diana Gabaldon ★★★★★ 10/11
8. Make a Difference Day-MC helps: Ready Player One, Ernest Cline ★★★★ 10/5
9. Halloween-sweet MC: Any Given Sunday, Mari Carr ★★★★ 10/18
10. Reader's Choice: The Unidentified Redhead, Alice Clayton ★★★★ 10/12

October Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔1. 'O' is for October: Star of the Sea - Joseph O'Connor 10/17

✔2. Happy Anniversary!- Ho-Ho-Homicide - Kaitlyn Dunnett (pub October 2014) 10/15

✔3. Featured Author:Katie MacAlister: Midnight's Captive - Donna Grant 10/12

✔4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Highland Avenger - Hannah Howell 10/9

✔5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: White Trash Zombie Unchained - Diana Rowland (library) 10/7

✔6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Foul Play - Janet Evanovich

✔7. Oct 24 - UN Day: The Wrong Hostage - Elizabeth Lowell (Mexico, I live in USA) 10/12

✔8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Where All the Dead Lie - J.T. Ellison (mc is a cop) 10/2

✔9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Brother - Ania Ahlborn (horror) 10/28

✔10. Reader's Choice: The Wood Queen - Karen Mahoney 10/4

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CHALLENGE COMPLETE

2017 October Monthly Challenge



0/10 Completed


01. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
Heart Legacy by Robin D. Owens
OR
Christmas Comes to Main Street by Olivia Miles
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year.
Room for You by Beth Ehemann
OR
Crazy Little Thing by Tracy Brogan
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".
Welcome to Paradise by Rosalind James
04. World Smile Day (Oct 6): Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!
A Kiss in the Snow by Susan Mallery
05. International Frugal Fun Day (Oct 7): Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc).
Defending Hearts by Shannon Stacey
06. Wear Something Gaudy Day (Oct 17): Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.
Mail-Order Bride by Maureen McKade
OR
Squeeze Play by Kate Angell
07. United Nations Day (Oct 24): Read a book set in a country other than where you live.

08. Make a Difference Day (Oct 28): Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.
Every Little Kiss by Marina Adair
OR
Every Little Kiss by Kim Amos
OR
Reckless by Kimberly Kincaid
09. Halloween (Oct 31): Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)

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


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2017 October Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O'.
One Stiletto in the Grave Jason Krumbine 10/11/17

2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year.
Burn for Me Ilona Andrews 10/2/17

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister:
Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang Katie MacAlister 10/18/17

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!
Accidental Sire Molly Harper 10/7/17

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for
Cast in Angelfire S.M. Reine 10/3/17

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a bright, colorful cover.
The Rules of Magic Alice Hoffman 10/14/17

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live.
Scotland and Russia The Firebird Susanna Kearsley 10/5/17

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...
Dark Rites Heather Graham 10/8/17

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance
Prince of Wolves Quinn Loftis 10/1/17

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Dying Breath Heather Graham 10/8/17

KRISSY'S SPOT
10/10 Completed

01. The One True Sacrifice 10/19 ★★★
02. Five Dares 10/02 ★★★
03. A Girl's Guide to Vampires 10/07 ★
04. Antisocial 10/16 ★★
05. Zero at the Bone 10/04 ★★★★★
06. Until You 10/01 ★★★★
07. Into You 10/06 ★★★★
08. P.S. I Spook You 10/10 ★★★★
09. Teaching Angelo 10/07 ★★
10. All Yours Tonight 10/01 ★★★

2017 October Monthly Challenge

1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.

2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year. Link to member list, beginning with October 2016- https://www.goodreads.com/group/12880...

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name. Link to Katie MacAlister's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....

Fun Facts about Katie:
* Katie lives in the Pacific Northwest
* She published her first novel in 2002
* She writes mostly Paranormal Romance
* Katie has worked as a bird skeleton cleaner, a wave machine solderer, a Fortran programmer, and a sales assistant for Harrod's.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".


4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.)

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live.

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)

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

2017 October Monthly Challenge
10/10 Read - COMPLETED!!

✔︎ 1. 'O' is for October: Occult America: The Secret History of How Mysticism Shaped Our Nation by Mitch Horowitz
October 29th, 2017 - 4 Stars

✔︎ 2. Happy Anniversary!: The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks
October 10th, 2017 - 3.5 Stars

✔︎ 3. Featured Author Challenge: A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister
October 6th, 2017 - 3.5 Stars

✔︎ 4. October 6th - World Smile Day: The Boss and His Cowgirl by Silver James
October 31st, 2017 - 4 Stars

✔︎ 5. October 7th - International Frugal Fun Day: A Cowboy in the Kitchen by Meg Maxwell
October 7th, 2017 - 2.5 Stars

✔︎ 6. October 17th - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Yarn to Go by Betty Hechtman
October 25th, 2017 - 3.5 Stars

✔︎ 7. October 24th - United Nations Day: Her Best Friend by Sarah Mayberry
October 19th, 2017 - 3 Stars

✔︎ 8. October 28th - Make a Difference Day: Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis
October 13th, 2017 - 4 Stars

✔︎ 9. October 31st - Halloween: The Betrayed by Heather Graham
October 31st, 2017 - 3.5 Stars

✔︎ 10. Reader's Choice: Melt My Heart, Cowboy by C.J. Carmichael
October 28th, 2017 - 3.5 Stars

I'm in!

2017 October Monthly Challenge

9/10

✔️1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O' ~ One Night in Bridgeport ~ 10/8/17

✔️2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year ~ Christmas Joy ~ published 10/18/16 ~ 10/16/17

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister ~ Dead of Night: Dancers in the Dark / The Devil's Footprints ~ Paranormal Romance ~ 10/27/17

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".


✔️4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile! Heart of Evil ~ 10/22/17

✔️5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.) ~ Green River Blend ~ 10/18/19

✔️6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover. ~ A Potion to Die For ~ colorful cover ~ 10/6/17

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live.

✔️8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice. ~ Crazy for You: Christmas in Starlight Hill ~ police detective ~ 10/29/17

✔️9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!) ~ Must Love Wieners ~ something sweet on the cover ~ a wiener dog ~ 10/27/17

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice ~ The Good Daughter ~ 10/11/17

2017 October Monthly Challenge

10/10 read

Done! :)

[7.10.] 5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Keisari Aarnio by Minna Passi
[8.10.] 9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Last to Die by Tess Gerritsen
[8.10.] 8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Giving It All by Arianna Hart
[14.10.] 7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Die Again by Tess Gerritsen
[20.10.] 1. 'O' is for October: Last Call by Olivia Brynn
[20.10.] 2. Happy Anniversary! Summer Camp Captive by Alexa Riley
[20.10.] 4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Quickie by Penny Wylder
[24.10.] 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Holding On by Allie Everhart [24.10.]
[24.10.] 6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Smolder by Melinda Minx
[29.10.]10. Reader's Choice: Protecting Sam by Abbie Zanders

I'm in for the usual 10!

2017 October Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. 'O' is for October: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'
by Kristina Ohlsson, read Oct 22, ★★★1/2

2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year
by Eli Easton, read Oct 19, ★★★★

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance
by Santino Hassell, read Oct 14, ★★★1/2

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author
by Colleen Hoover, read Oct 07, ★★★★

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid nothing for
by Hailey Turner, read Oct 08, ★★★

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant
by Tara Lain, read Oct 02, ★★1/2

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live
by Angie Thomas, read Oct 09, ★★★★1/2

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people
by Cordelia Kingsbridge, read Oct 28, ★★★1/2

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy
by Jordan L. Hawk, read Oct 16, ★★1/2

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
by Jill Shalvis, read Oct 28, ★★★

2017 October Monthly Challenge
1/10/17 – 31/10/17
0/10

1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.

2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year. Link to member list, beginning with October 2016- https://www.goodreads.com/group/12880...

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name. Link to Katie MacAlister's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....

Fun Facts about Katie:
* Katie lives in the Pacific Northwest
* She published her first novel in 2002
* She writes mostly Paranormal Romance
* Katie has worked as a bird skeleton cleaner, a wave machine solderer, a Fortran programmer, and a sales assistant for Harrod's.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".


4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.)

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live.

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)

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

Im in

2/10

1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.

- finished 4/5 Oct - loved it *****

or



or other

2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year. Link to member list, beginning with October 2016-

or other

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name.

(set in Washington DC) or other - Currently reading


4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!
(First book - Empty Throne) or other - Finished 10/10/2017 - loved it *****

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, or other

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.

or other

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live. (USA) or other - currently reading

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)

or other

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

I'm in!
6/10 for me ideally....

1. 'O' is for October:


2. Happy Anniversary!


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister:
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4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day:


5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day:
*** My review

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day:


7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: *** my review


8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day:



9. Oct 31 - Halloween:


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

2017 October Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. 'O' is for October: Olive Juice, 10/2

2. Happy Anniversary!- Mating Season, 10/6

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Loving Hector, 10/12

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: A Destiny of Dragons, 10/9

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Star Warrior, 10/5

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Roped In, 10/6

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Crave, 10/3

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: The Secrets in My Scowl, 10/10

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Lion Eyes, 10/9

10. Reader's Choice: Darkly Dreaming Dexter, 10/8

I'm in!

10/10...Completed October 31

1. 'O' is for October: On Second Thought by Kristan Higgins October 29, 5 stars

2. Happy Anniversary!- Dark Lover by J.R. Ward October22, 5 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: The Corset Diaries by Katie MacAlister October 31, 4 stars

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones October 9, 4 stars

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: The Wayward Son by Yvonne Lindsay October 25, 4 stars

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Shopaholic Takes Manhattan by Sophie Kinsella October 5, 3 stars

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: The Autumn Bride by Anne Gracie October 31, 4 stars

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Billionaire, M.D. by Olivia Gates October 18, 2 stars

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Torment by Lauren Kate October 13, 3 stars

10. Reader's Choice: For I Have Sinned by Darynda Jones October 10, 4 stars

2017 October Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'. Off the Ice 10/29 ★★★★

2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year.
A Season of You 10/1 ★★

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh).
Wake Me Up Inside 10/1 ★★★★

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!
Archangel's Viper 10/17 ★★★★★

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.)
Prince Among Wolves 10/8 ★★★★

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover. Shifting Gears 10/7 ★

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live. Alliance in Blood 10/24 ★★★

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice. What Remains 10/11 ★★★★

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!) The Ghost on My Couch 10/22 ★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Winter 10/23 ★★★★

I'm in for 5.
2017 October Monthly Challenge
2/5 read

2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year.
Illuminae
4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!
Fitness Junkie

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.)
The Extreme Future: The Top Trends That Will Reshape the World for the Next 5, 10, and 20 Years - borrowed from library (reread)- 10/15/17***

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.
Devil's Cut

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Love, Chloe10/4/17***

I'm in!

Aim: 7/7

1. O for October: The Occult
✔️2. Published in October: Milk and Honey 3/10/17
✔️3. FAC (unusual occupation): Rival 16/10/17
4. World Smile Day (fave author/fave series):
✔️5. Frugal Fun: The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever 10/10/17
✔️6: Something Gaudy (MC who dresses up: Nevermore 3/10/17
✔️7. United Nations (set in another country): This Duchess of Mine 13/10/17
✔️8. Make a Difference (Nice MC): Attachments 4/10/17
9. Halloween (PNR or Urban Fantasy):
✔️10: Reader's Choice: Dirty Ugly Toy 22/10/17

I want to participate:

10/10

1. O for October: Her Not-So-Secret Diary by Anne Oliver -- 10/16
2. Published in October: The Tycoon's Marriage Deal by Melanie Milburne -- 10/23
3. FAC: Katie MacAlister: Love in the Time of Dragons -- 10/27
4. World Smile Day (fave author): And Then There Were None -- 10/21
5. Frugal Fun (book obtained cheaply): Lord Wraybourne's Beloved by Jo Beverley -- 10/31
6: Something Gaudy (over the top/colorful cover): Silk is for Seduction by Loretta Chase -- 10/26
7. United Nations (set in another country): The Prince's Nine-Month Schedule by Caitlin Crews -- 10/29
8. Make a Difference (Nice MC): Protecting His Defiant Innocent by Michelle Smart -- 10/22
9. Halloween (PNR or Urban Fantasy): Demon From the Dark by Kresley Cole -- 10/25
10: Reader's Choice: Prey of Gods -- 10/14

I think I'd like to Join!

8/10

√ 1. 'O' is for October:
Heart Legacy, by Robin D. Owens - 10/23
(I let my husband pick this out with no input from me - really curious to see how he did.)

√ 2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October :
Room for You, by Beth Ehemann ( Published October 22nd 2013) - 10/25

√ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister:
A Tale of Two Vampires, by Katie MacAlister - 10/5

√ 4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day:
Any Duchess Will Do, Tessa Dare
Well Hung,by Lauren Blakely - 10/28

√ 5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day:
Stolen by an Alien, by Amanda Milo - 10/2

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.
An Exotic Heir, by Meredith Bond or Heartless, by Gail Carriger - 10/X

√ 7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live.
Highland Escape, by Cathy MacRae - 10/9

√ 8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people.
Feral Sins, by Suzanne Wright (heroine is a a "healer") - 10/22
London's Perfect Scoundrel, by Suzanne Enoch (to wash the taste of the other out) - 10/27

√ 9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy.
Pleasure of a Dark Prince, by Kreisler Cole - 10/29

√ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Bride, by Julie Garwood - 10/11

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. or 7. 8. & 9. 10.

2017 October Monthly Challenge - COMPLETED!

1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'. - Rock Me Hard Olivia Thorne - 10/13

2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year - Pub Oct 2016 - American Queen Sierra Simone - 10/3

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name. Link to Katie MacAlister's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....

Fun Facts about Katie:
* Katie lives in the Pacific Northwest
* She published her first novel in 2002
* She writes mostly Paranormal Romance
* Katie has worked as a bird skeleton cleaner, a wave machine solderer, a Fortran programmer, and a sales assistant for Harrod's.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance- Three Made in Heaven Elena Kincaid - 10/11


4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile! - Kisses After Dark Marie Force - 10/6

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.) - freebie - My Sister's Grave Robert Dugoni - 10/24

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well - It Had to Be You Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 10/8

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live. - Africa & England - Final Debt Pepper Winters - 10/4

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice. - Navy Seal - Next to Die Marliss Melton - 10/2

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book with a child in the storyline, - Indebted Epilogue Pepper Winters - 10/5

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. - After We Fall Melanie Harlow - 10/12

8/10

1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
On a Tuesday 10/16

2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year.
Sick Fux 10/24

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia)
Out of Bounds

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day:
Kulti 10/01

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day:
The Corsair's Captive 10/03

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.
Left Drowning 10/19

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live.
Settling the Score

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day:
Ruckus 10/11

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance.
Lauren's Barbarian 10/24


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Holding Hannah 10/03

I'm in!

October
Completed: 0/10

1. Obsidian Butterfly by Laurell K. Hamilton
2. Jake Undone by Penelope Ward
3. Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea Sinclair
4. Bring the Heat by G.A. Aiken
5. Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward
6. Deathless & Divided by Bethany-Kris
7. Silence Fallen by Patricia Briggs
8. The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood
9. Blood Cross by Faith Hunter
10. Narcissus in Chains by Laurell K. Hamilton

Fun, I'm in!

2017 October Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✔ 1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.

Loving on Borrowed Time by Olivia Cunning - 07/10/2017

✔ 2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year (Roslyn Oct 2017)

Unfinished Business by Nora Roberts - 06/10/2017

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance

StarFire by Kate Douglas - 01/10/2017

✔ 4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author

Hunger by Eve Langlais - 08/10/2017

✔ 5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (library)

On Fire by Sylvia Day - 07/10/2017

✔ 6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant

Bring the Heat by G.A. Aiken - 04/10/2017

✔ 7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live (live: Canada; set: Australia)

Tycoon's Valentine Vendetta by Yvonne Lindsay - 06/10/2017

✔ 8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public

Chasing Perfect by Susan Mallery - 05/10/2017

✔ 9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance

Crystalfire by Kate Douglas - 02/10/2017

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

Untamed by Nora Roberts - 06/10/2017

Happy reading!

October Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10

1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'. Once Upon a Time in Bliss by Sophie Oak, 5 stars, finished 10/6/17
2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year. Link to member list, beginning with October 2016- https://www.goodreads.com/group/12880... Sandra's List, joined RRRC on October 5, 2009. Rock Hard by Nalini Singh, 5 stars, finished 10/17/17
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name. Link to Katie MacAlister's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show....
Fun Facts about Katie:
* Katie lives in the Pacific Northwest
* She published her first novel in 2002
* She writes mostly Paranormal Romance
* Katie has worked as a bird skeleton cleaner, a wave machine solderer, a Fortran programmer, and a sales assistant for Harrod's.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills". Whispering Rock by Robyn Carr, 4 stars, finished 10/24/17
4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile! (Favorite author) Hard to Handle by Nicole Edwards, 4 stars, finished 10/2/17
5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.): Freebie Wayward Son by Diane Roth, 4 stars, finished 10/8/17
6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover. The Deep End by Kristen Ashley, 2 stars, finished 1-/7/17
7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live. (Ireland) Wild Irish by C.M. Seabrook. 4 stars, finished 10/3/17
8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.:Under His Command by Kristine Cayne, 3 stars, finished 10/19/17
9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!) Bite Me by C.C. Wood, 5 stars, finished 10/15/17
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice: Jilted by Sawyer Bennett, 5 stars, finished 10/5/17

October 1st-31st
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1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.

✔ 2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year. Link to member list, beginning with October 2016- https://www.goodreads.com/group/12880... Lothaire 9/10/17

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance. Bitten 4/10/17

✔ 4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile! Frenchman's Creek 11/10/17

✔ 5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.) Moon Shine 4/10/17

✔ 6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well. North and South 1/10/17 Edith

✔ 7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live. Every Heart a Doorway 5/10/17

✔ 8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people. Clean Sweep 2/10/17

✔ 9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!) Down Among the Sticks and Bones 6/10/17

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Feral 8/10/17
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Happy reading!

2017 October Monthly Challenge
1 October to 31 October 2017
6/10 Completed

1. 'O' is for October:
2. Happy Anniversary!
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister:
4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Ryder 5/10/17
5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: How to Abduct a Highland Lord 1/10/17
6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Silk Is for Seduction 8/10/17
7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Aideen 4/10/17
8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day:
9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Fury of the Demon 10/10/17
10. Reader's Choice: The Rogue Not Taken 3/10/17

October Monthly Challenge
October 2017

My Challenge (msg 43)

10 of 10 Complete



✔1. 'O' is for October:
✯Once a Ferrara Wife... - Sarah Morgan
✯Read: 10.07 ★★★
✔2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in October of any year
✯Shadowed - Rebecca Zanetti
✯Read: 10.21 ★★★★
✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read a book published in 2002
✯Once Forbidden - Terri Brisbin
✯Read: 10.17 ★★★★
✔4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author...something guaranteed to make you smile!
✯Chasing Fire - Nora Roberts
✯Read: 10.06 ★★★★★
✔5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for
✯Blue Roses - Mimi Strong
✯Read: 10.10 ★★★
✔6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a bright, colorful cover
✯Kids Is a 4-Letter Word - Stephanie Bond
✯Read: 10.07 ★★★
✔7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live
✯My Lady Quicksilver - Bec McMaster
✯Read: 10.27 ★★★★
✔8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people
✯Alex - Sawyer Bennett
✯Read: 10.04 ★★★★
✔9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance
✯Darkness Everlasting - Alexandra Ivy
✯Read: 10.14 ★★★★
✔10. Reader's Choice:
✯Ex on the Beach - Kim Law
✯Read: 10.11 ★★★★

I'm in for 5 this month.

2017 October Monthly Challenge

Completed 8/9

1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O'.
Off Sides - Sawyer Bennett 10-1-17

2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year.
All the Right Angles (Oct. 1, 2007) - Stef Ann Holm 10-12-17

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".


4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!


5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you nothing for (freebie)
A Soldier's Secret - RaeAnne Thayne 10-19-17

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character who enjoys clothing.
Beautiful Prey - Phoenix Daniels 10-27-17

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live.
England: The Mistress Diaries - Julianne MacLean 10-3-17

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc)
heroine is a pediatric surgeon Backtrack: An Amnesia Romance - Blue Davis 10-4-17

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Urban Fantasy.
Death Blows - D.D. Barant 10-19-17

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Twin Secrets - Jules Bennett 10-21-17

2017 October Monthly Challenge
1 October to 31 October 2017

2/10 Completed

1. 'O' is for October: Oliver's Hunger by Tina Folsom

2. Happy Anniversary! Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: The Taming of the Billionaire by Jessica Clare 22/10/2017

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: The Boy Friend by Mika Jolie

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: The Shell Collector by Hugh Howey

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: The Maid of Fairbourne Hall by Julie Klassen

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Grave Secrets by Kathy Reichs

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh

10. Reader's Choice: The Blushing Bounder by Meljean Brook 28/10/2017

2017 October Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10

1. 'O' is for October: The Avery Shaw Experiment by Kelly Oram 10/2
2. Happy Anniversary! Show Me the Way by A.L. Jackson 10/11
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Shifter's Fate by Alyssa Rose Ivy 10/8
4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Most Valuable Playboy by Lauren Blakely 10/15
5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: The Viscount's Christmas Temptation by Erica Ridley 10/19
6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Warcross by Marie Lu 10/17
7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: The Hunter by Kerrigan Byrne 10/5
8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: By Degrees by Elle Casey 10/18
9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors by Molly Harper 10/3
10. Reader's Choice: Stuck-Up Suit by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward 10/6

I'm in this month!
Squeaked in on the 31st!
10/10 so far.

1. 'O' is for October:
Read a book that starts with 'O' Once a Rebel, Mary Jo Putney 10/31/17
or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.

2. Happy Anniversary!-
Read a book that was published in October of any year An Ancient Peace, Tanya Huff 10/14/17
or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year.
Irene: Legend, Legend, Marie Lu 10/9/17

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister:

You can also read any book
that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, The Sumage Solution, G.L. Carriger 10/12/17
or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills". Unbound, Jim Hines 10/7/17

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day:
Read a book by a favorite author The Way Into Chaos, Harry Connolly 10/1/17
or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile! The Truth of Valor, Tanya Huff 10/5/17

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day:
Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.) Valor's Trial, Tanya Huff 10/3/17

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day:
Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, Captive Prince, C.S. Pacat 10/7/17

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day:
Read a book set in a country other than where you live. Think of England, K J Charles 10/11/17

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day:
Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice. A Peace Divided, Tanya Huff 10/16/17

9. Oct 31 - Halloween:
Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, Three Parts Dead, Max Gladstone 10/3/17
or a book with a child in the storyline, Beauty Like the Night, Joanna Bourne 10/17/17

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Beginnings, David Weber 10/9/17

2017 October Monthly Challenge



1/10 Completed


01. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
Heart Legacy by Robin D. Owens
OR
Christmas Comes to Main Street by Olivia Miles
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year.
Room for You by Beth Ehemann
OR
Crazy Little Thing by Tracy Brogan
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".
Welcome to Paradise by Rosalind James
04. World Smile Day (Oct 6): Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!
A Kiss in the Snow by Susan Mallery 10/01/17
05. International Frugal Fun Day (Oct 7): Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc).
Defending Hearts by Shannon Stacey
06. Wear Something Gaudy Day (Oct 17): Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.
Mail-Order Bride by Maureen McKade
OR
Squeeze Play by Kate Angell
07. United Nations Day (Oct 24): Read a book set in a country other than where you live.

08. Make a Difference Day (Oct 28): Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.
Every Little Kiss by Marina Adair
OR
Every Little Kiss by Kim Amos
OR
Reckless by Kimberly Kincaid
09. Halloween (Oct 31): Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)

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


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1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.

Alexandra O'Hurley 10/2 2.5*

2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year.

10/26 3.2*

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".

10/5 4.5*

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!

10/7 4.5*

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.)

10/23 4*

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or
10/29 5*

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live.

10/31 5*
setting Prague (Praha) (Czech Republic) & Italy

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.

10/3 4* police chief

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)

10/28 4.2*

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

10/19 3.5*

2017 October Monthly Challenge



2/10 Completed


01. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
Heart Legacy by Robin D. Owens
OR
Christmas Comes to Main Street by Olivia Miles
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in October of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in October of any year.
Room for You by Beth Ehemann 10/02/17
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia), or by an author who is from the region. You can also read any book published in 2002, or that is shelved as Paranormal Romance, or a book in which one of the MCs has an unusual occupation or works at something other than their preferred profession "just to pay the bills".
Welcome to Paradise by Rosalind James
04. World Smile Day (Oct 6): Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!
A Kiss in the Snow by Susan Mallery 10/01/17
05. International Frugal Fun Day (Oct 7): Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc).
Defending Hearts by Shannon Stacey
06. Wear Something Gaudy Day (Oct 17): Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover.
Mail-Order Bride by Maureen McKade
OR
Squeeze Play by Kate Angell
07. United Nations Day (Oct 24): Read a book set in a country other than where you live.
The Laird by Juliana Garnett (Scotland)
OR
The Spring Bride by Anne Gracie (England)
OR
Never Seduce a Scoundrel by Sabrina Jeffries (England)
08. Make a Difference Day (Oct 28): Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice.
Every Little Kiss by Marina Adair
OR
Every Little Kiss by Kim Amos
OR
Reckless by Kimberly Kincaid
09. Halloween (Oct 31): Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)
Guardian by Angela Knight
OR
Virtual Warrior by Ann Lawrence
OR
Illusion Town by Jayne Castle
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Country Roads by Nancy Herkness
OR
Crazy Little Thing by Tracy Brogan

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Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2017 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: 10/1/2017 - 10/31/2017

Progress: 10 out of 10

1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O':
1984 by George Orwell - *** - 10/12/2017 - 328 Pages

2. Happy Anniversary!- Read a book that was published in October of any year:
The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan - ***** - 10/3/2017 - 586 Pages - Published October 2012

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Katie MacAlister: Read one book written by Katie MacAlister (or either of her pseudonyms, Katie Maxwell or Kate Marsh) or any author with her first or last name:
You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister - ***** - 10/23/2017 - 334 Pages

4. Oct 6 - World Smile Day: Read a book by a favorite author or part of a favorite series...something guaranteed to make you smile!
Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks - ***** - 10/21/2017 - 323 Pages

5. Oct 7 - International Frugal Fun Day: Read a book that you paid little or nothing for (freebie, borrowed from friend, library, second-hand purchase, etc.)
No One Is Coming to Save Us by Stephanie Powell Watts - ** - 10/6/2017 - 371 Pages

6. Oct 17 - Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a character that is over-the-top or flamboyant, or who enjoys clothing and/or dressing well, or a book with a bright, colorful cover:
Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari - ***** - 10/24/2017 - 279 Pages - Enjoys clothes and dressing well

7. Oct 24 - United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than where you live:
Zoo City by Lauren Beukes - **** - 10/4/2017 - 384 Pages

8. Oct 28 - Make a Difference Day: Read a book with a MC that helps people...either because they are in an occupation that serves the public (medicine, law enforcement, firefighter, etc) or just to be nice:
Dies the Fire by S.M. Stirling - ** - 10/10/2017 - 573 Pages - MC is clan leader

9. Oct 31 - Halloween: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy, or a book with a child in the storyline, or with something sweet on the cover (and yes, you can interpret that however you wish!)
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin - **** - 10/27/2017 - 427 Pages - Child in the storyline

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice:
The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan - ***** - 10/11/2017 - 152 Pages



You can choose to complete 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.

You may update your initial post or repost as you progress, but please repost when you complete the challenge as it helps when updating.

Happy reading!