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2018 August Monthly Challenge
I'm in for the usual 10!And no, I'm not planning it out in advance! =P
2018 August Monthly ChallengeI’m in! And I AM planning ahead. I’m obsessed.
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01. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Atone in Darkness by Alexis Morgan
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Anywhere You Are by Elisabeth Barrett
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Feels Like the First Time by Marina Adair
02. Olympian Gods and Goddesses ~ HERA: Read a book that has royalty, a jealous or vengeful character or one where a woman protects her man.
Just Stop Me by Rosalind James
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The Winter King by C.L. Wilson
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Only a Duke Will Do by Sabrina Jeffries
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Alexandra Ivy: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Alexandra Ivy, or by any author with her first or last name.
So you may also read any book set in Missouri. You can also read any book published in 2000, or that is shelved as Paranormal or Romantic Suspense. Or you can read a book by her pseudonyms.
Once a Pirate by Susan Grant
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Mail-Order Bride by Sandra Donovan
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Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs
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Her Fierce Warrior by Paige Tyler
04. Admit You're Happy Month: Read a book that leaves a smile on your face.
05. National Girlfriends Day (August 1): Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story.
Cutting Loose by Susan Andersen
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Merry Ex-Mas by Sheila Roberts
06. International Beer Day (August 3): Read a book with characters who drink beer. Or read a book set in a bar, a book with scenes in a bar or a book featuring blue collar workers.
Hometown Girl by Robin Kaye
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Shooter by Dahlia West
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Second Time Around by Nancy Herkness
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Sawdust and Mistletoe by Michelle Pennington
07. Son and Daughter Day (August 11): Read a book tagged as YA, NA or a children's book. Or read a book with a child or children in the story.
A Christmas Blessing by Sherryl Woods
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A Stone Creek Christmas by Linda Lael Miller
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It Had to Be Him by Tamra Baumann
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Simply Love by Mary Balogh
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Hot & Bothered by Susan Andersen
08. National Honey Bee Awareness Day (August 18): Read a book where nature is part of the story or one with flowers on the cover.
Courting Carolina by Janet Chapman
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Wildflower Wedding by LuAnn McLane
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The Summer Bride by Anne Gracie
09. Women's Equality Day (August 26): Read a book with a strong female character.
The Heiress Effect by Courtney Milan
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Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl
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Made for Us by Samantha Chase
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
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~August Monthly Challenge~FINISHED 8/17
Challenges Completed: 6/6
1. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: (Romantic Suspense)
Killing Sarai by J.A. Redmerski (8/13) ★★★★★
2.August is Admit You're Happy Month: (Read a book that leaves a smile on your face)
Roomies by Christina Lauren (8/3) ★★★★
3.International Beer Day - August 3: (Characters who drink beer)
Hard Hitter by Sarina Bowen (8/16) ★★★
4. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: (Young Adult genre)
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black (8/2) ★★★
5. Women’s Equality Day - August 26
LONG SHOT by Kennedy Ryan (8/17) ★★★★★
6.Reader's Choice:
Pure Healing by Aja James (8/8) ★★★
Finished!10/10
2018 August Monthly Challenge
1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'. Freckles, Amy Lane, 8/6
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses -
★ Read a book that has royalty, a jealous or vengeful character or one where a woman protects her man. Royally Screwed, Emma Chase, 8/6
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Alexandra Ivy, You can also read any book shelved as or Romantic Suspense. Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti, Bailey Cates, 8/7
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Read a book that leaves a smile on your face. Going Up, Amy Lane, 8/1
5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story. A Little Bit of Spice, Georgia Beers, 8/2
6. International Beer Day - August 3: Read a book featuring blue collar workers. There's This Guy, Rhys Ford, 8/7
7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Read a book tagged as YA, NA or a children's book. Or read a book with a child or children in the story. Boy Toy, Sarina Bowen 8/23
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Because we all need to be aware of honey bees! Read a book with flowers on the cover. From This Day Forward, Lauren Layne, 8/20
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Read a book with a strong female character. Jed Had to Die, Tara Sivec, 8/3
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! A Note in the Margin, Isabelle Rowan, 8/4
Bookchaser wrote: "I’m in! And I AM planning ahead. I’m obsessed."LOL!
Read 10/101. 'A' is for August. Read a book that starts with 'A': The Arrangement 4/8
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA. Read a book that has a vengeful character: Midnight Pleasures with a Scoundrel 1/8
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy. Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal: Angels' Blood 9/8
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month. Read a book that leaves a smile on your face: Tapping Her 11/8
5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1. Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story: Fight to the Finish 10/8
6. International Beer Day - August 3. Read a book with characters who drink beer/has scenes in a bar: Faking It 9/8
7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11. Read a book with children in the story: The Highlander 7/8
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18. Read a book where nature is part of the story or one with flowers on the cover: Wilde in Love 6/8
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26. Read a book with a strong female character: The Darkest Warrior 4/8
10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choosing: Take Me 2/8
7/10 READ [☆ ½ ❌]❌1. 'A' is for August: See Through Heart by Amie Knight 08/19 ☆☆☆☆☆
❌2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: Royally Screwed by Emma Chase 08/05 ☆☆☆
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
❌4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Unfixable by Tessa Bailey 08/25 ☆☆☆
❌5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Beautiful Broken Mess by Kimberly Lauren 08/12 ☆☆☆☆
❌6. International Beer Day - August 3: Somebody Else's Sky by Jessica Hawkins 08/02 ☆☆☆☆☆
7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: One Small Thing by Erin Watt
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker
❌9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Drumline by Stacy Kestwick 08/17 ☆☆☆
❌10. Reader's Choice: The Chase by Elle Kennedy 08/11 ☆☆☆☆
2018 August Monthly Challenge
10/10 completed
✓ 'A' is for August: Otherwise Engaged by Amanda Quick (12/08) ★★★
✓ Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: Dear Aaron by Mariana Zapata (05/08) ★★
✓ Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: Dark Witch by Nora Roberts (07/08) ★★★
✓ August is Admit You're Happy Month: Tangled by Emma Chase (05/08) ★★★
✓ National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Butterface by Avery Flynn (09/08) ★★★★
✓ International Beer Day - August 3: Cashmere and Camo by Erin Nicholas (02/08) ★★★
✓ Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Sincerely, Carter by Whitney G. (02/08) ★★★
✓ National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Timeless Honor by Amber Daulton (12/08) ★★★
✓ Women's Equality Day - August 26: Viable Threat by Julie Rowe (01/08) ★★★
✓ Reader's Choice: Bring on the Heat by Katie Rose (02/08) ★★★
I'M IN!1. 'A' is for August - Anything for Love - Melissa Foster - 10 AUG
2. royalty - Temporarily His Princess - Olivia Gates - 7 AUG
3. Romantic Suspense - Hot as Sin - Bella Andre - 17 AUG
4. leaves a smile on your face - Every Time We Fall In Love - Bella Andre - 3 AUG
5. girlfriends as part of the story - Caramel Creme Killer - Summer Prescott - 20 AUG
6. blue collar worker - Wild Heat - Bella Andre (Fireman) - 15 AUG
7. tagged as NA - Body Games - Jessica Clare - 3 AUG
8. flowers on the cover - The Wedding - Debra Webb - 19 AUG
9. strong female character - Dark in Death - J.D. Robb - 16 AUG
10. Reader's Choice - Dangerous Ground - M.R. Rutter - 10 AUG
yayyyy! i enjoy choosing the books for this monthly challenge a little too much.Progress 10/10
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MountainKat wrote: "I'm in for the usual 10!And no, I'm not planning it out in advance! =P"
I am planning ahead. Ya gotta have a plan!!
Sandra wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "I'm in for the usual 10!And no, I'm not planning it out in advance! =P"
I am planning ahead. Ya gotta have a plan!!"
planning is my favourite part!
I'll go for 10 and see how many I can get.2018 August Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 8/1/18 to 8/31/18
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1. 'A' is for August - Author's first or last name starts with A - Author Kristen Ashley - Rock Chick Reckoning - 8/28/18 ♥♥♥♥♥
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses – HERA - Jealous or vengeful character - When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy - 8/31/18 ♥♥♥
There are a number of evil characters who are jealous of Abby’s being chosen to be The Chalice.
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy - Set in Missouri - Start Me Up by Nicole Michaels - 8/16/18 ♥♥♥
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month - Leaves a smile on your face - Calculated in Death by J.D. Robb - 8/7/18 ♥♥♥♥♥
A 5-star read always leaves a smile!
5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1 - Features girlfriends as part of the story - How Forever Feels by Laura Drewry - 8/10/18 ♥♥♥
6. International Beer Day - August 3 - Characters drink beer – Murder Off the Beaten Path by M.L. Rowland - 8/11/18 ♥♥♥♥ – Page 259 “On the opposite side of the campfire, a loose cluster of teenagers talked and laughed, some standing, some sitting on log seats, a couple dancing. One or two held cans of beer. Others plastic glasses of what Gracie presumed was alcohol of some kind.”
7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11 - Tagged as YA, NA or a children's book - Mystery of the Brass-bound Trunk by Carolyn Keene - 8/2/18 ♥♥♥♥
76 readers tagged as YA, 62 readers tagged as childrens
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18 - Flowers on the cover - The Pleasure Quartet: Autumn by Vina Jackson - 8/24/18 ♥♥♥♥
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26 - Strong female character - Up from the Grave by Jeaniene Frost - 8/15/18 ♥♥♥♥
10. Reader's Choice - Any book - Pretty in Ink by Karen E. Olson - 8/8/18 ♥♥♥♥
*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 8/31/18*****
2018 August Monthly Challenge10/10 COMPLETED
1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'
by Colleen Hoover, read 08/29, 5 stars2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: Read a book where a woman protects her man
by Thea de Salle, read 08/13, 2 stars3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy:Read a book that is shelved as Romantic Suspense
by Julie Garwood, read 08/26, 4 stars 4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Read a book that leaves a smile on your face
by Susan Mallery, read 08/25, 3 stars5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story
by Annie Bellet, read 08/27, 3 stars 6. International Beer Day - August 3: Read a book with scenes in a bar
by N.R. Walker, read 08/01, 3.5 stars7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Read a book with a child or children in the story
by Karen Rose, read 08/31, 2 stars 8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Read a book where nature is part of the story or one with flowers on the cover
by Cara Elliott, read 08/15, 3 stars9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Read a book with a strong female character
by Sally Thorne, read 08/05, 5 stars10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing
by Karin Slaughter, read 08/12, 4 stars
In!9/10
✔ 1. Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Accidentally Married to the Billionaire - Part 1 8/6/18
✔ 2. Read a book that has royalty, a jealous or vengeful character or one where a woman protects her man.
Throne of Glass 8/16/18
3. Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Alexandra Ivy, or by any author with her first or last name. You may also read any book set in Missouri. You can also read any book published in 2000, or that is shelved as Paranormal or Romantic Suspense. Or you can read a book by her pseudonyms.
All Together Dead
✔ 4. Read a book that leaves a smile on your face.
Inner Harbor 8/8/18
✔ 5. Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story.
Her Name in the Sky 8/23/18
✔ 6. Read a book with characters who drink beer. Or read a book set in a bar, a book with scenes in a bar or a book featuring blue collar workers.
Pull Me Close 8/10/18
✔ 7. Read a book tagged as YA, NA or a children's book. Or read a book with a child or children in the story.
A Wind in the Door 8/10/18
✔ 8. Read a book where nature is part of the story or one with flowers on the cover.
Billionaire on the Loose 8/27/18
✔ 9. Read a book with a strong female character.
In Flight 8/3/18
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
The Boss 8/17/18
Kristen wrote: "Sandra wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "I'm in for the usual 10!And no, I'm not planning it out in advance! =P"
I am planning ahead. Ya gotta have a plan!!"
planning is my favourite part!"
Me too!
August 2018 Challenge1/8/18 – 31/8/18
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1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: Hera was Queen of the Olympian gods. In the story of the Quest of the Golden Fleece, Hera was a gracious protector of the heroes. Hera had few, if any, redeeming qualities. She never forgot an injury.
★ Read a book that has royalty, a jealous or vengeful character or one where a woman protects her man.
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Alexandra Ivy, or by any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Alexandra:
★ Alexandra grew up in the midwest with a love for reading, she was more interested in being an actress on Broadway than being a writer though.
★ She published her first novel in 2000.
★ She primarily writes Romantic Suspense, Paranormal and Erotic Romance. She also writes Historical Romance under the names Deborah Raleigh and Debbie Raleigh.
★ She is a five time RT Book Award Finalist.
★ Alexandra lives in Missouri with her husband and sons.
So you may also read any book set in Missouri. You can also read any book published in 2000, or that is shelved as Paranormal or Romantic Suspense. Or you can read a book by her pseudonyms.
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Read a book that leaves a smile on your face.
5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story.
6. International Beer Day - August 3: Read a book with characters who drink beer. Or read a book set in a bar, a book with scenes in a bar or a book featuring blue collar workers.
7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Read a book tagged as YA, NA or a children's book. Or read a book with a child or children in the story.
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Because we all need to be aware of honey bees! Read a book where nature is part of the story or one with flowers on the cover.
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Read a book with a strong female character.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
2018 August Monthly Challenge1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: Hera was Queen of the Olympian gods. In the story of the Quest of the Golden Fleece, Hera was a gracious protector of the heroes. Hera had few, if any, redeeming qualities. She never forgot an injury.
★ Read a book that has royalty, a jealous or vengeful character or one where a woman protects her man.
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Alexandra Ivy, or by any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Alexandra:
★ Alexandra grew up in the midwest with a love for reading, she was more interested in being an actress on Broadway than being a writer though.
★ She published her first novel in 2000.
★ She primarily writes Romantic Suspense, Paranormal and Erotic Romance. She also writes Historical Romance under the names Deborah Raleigh and Debbie Raleigh.
★ She is a five time RT Book Award Finalist.
★ Alexandra lives in Missouri with her husband and sons.
So you may also read any book set in Missouri. You can also read any book published in 2000, or that is shelved as Paranormal or Romantic Suspense. Or you can read a book by her pseudonyms.
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Read a book that leaves a smile on your face.
5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story.
6. International Beer Day - August 3: Read a book with characters who drink beer. Or read a book set in a bar, a book with scenes in a bar or a book featuring blue collar workers.
7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Read a book tagged as YA, NA or a children's book. Or read a book with a child or children in the story.
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Because we all need to be aware of honey bees! Read a book where nature is part of the story or one with flowers on the cover.
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Read a book with a strong female character.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Sandra wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "I'm in for the usual 10!And no, I'm not planning it out in advance! =P"
I am planning ahead. Ya gotta have a plan!!"
Sandra wrote: I am planning ahead. Ya gotta have a plan!!"
Kristen wrote: planning is my favourite part!
Sandra wrote: Me too!
I'm more of a 'fly by the seat of my pants' and of girl!
(With challenges only, in real life - I'm a planner! I guess you have to go a little wild somewhere!)
In for 6!1. 'A' is for August:
Written in Red by Anne Bishop OR
The Highland Chieftain by Amy Jarecki
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA:
No Longer a Gentleman (rescues/protects her man)
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy:
Run the Risk (romantic suspense)
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month:
Nerd in Shining Armor :)
5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1:
Buns (girlfriends)
6. International Beer Day - August 3:
Close to You (bar)
7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11:
Practical Magic (children in story) OR
On the Island (NA)
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18:
Beauty and the Mustache (MC is a park ranger)
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26:
Violet (yay strong women!)
Taking a Shot (yay strong women!)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Sleeping Beauty, The Ones Who Got Away, Bridget Jones's Diary
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My spot! How did it get to be August already!?! Stats 10/10✔
1. "A" is for August: Anna Bradley
More or Less a Countess
(The Somersert Sisters 02) • Read 08/05/18 4.5*✔
2. HERA: This one hits ALL the buttons!
The King's Man
(Welsh Blades 01) Elizabeth Kingston • Read 08/07/18 5* ✔
3. FAC - Alexandra Ivy:
Raphael/Parish
(Bayou Heat 1-2)•Read 08/25/18 4*✔
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month:
Over the Edge
(The Edge 04) CD Reiss • Read 08/20/18 5*✔
5. National Girlfriends Day:
Haven
(Relentless 05) Karen Lynch • Read 08/12/18 5* ✔
6. International Beer Day:
Tinfoil Heart
Daisy Prescott • Read 08/23/18 4*
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7. Son and Daughter Day: Child in the story
Restoration of Faith
(The Dresden Files 0.2) Jim Butcher • Read 08/08/18 4*✔
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day:
Someone Else's Ocean
Kate Stewart • Read 08/14/18 5*✔
9. Women's Equality Day:
Evil Games
(D.I. Kim Stone 02) Angela Marsons • Read 08/17/18 5*✔
10. Reader's Should-Have-Made-A-Better Choice:
The Lass Initiated the Laird - Erotic Novella
(Explosive Highlander 3.5) Lisa Torquay • Read 08/09/18 2*
I'm in! I have not planned what I want to read yet though.
I'm in!...10/10 Finished August 26
1. 'A' is for August: Act One, Scene One-Murder by A.H. Richardson August 19, 3 stars
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: Thyme of Death by Susan Wittig Albert August 10, 3 stars
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy August 26, 3 stars
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Undead and Unemployed by MaryJanice Davidson August 11, 4 stars
5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: The Winter Bride by Anne Gracie August 10, 5 stars
6. International Beer Day - August 3: Finding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella August 5, 5 stars
7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: The Hostile Hospital by Lemony Snicket August 8, 5 stars
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: The Slippery Slope by Lemony Snicket August 21, 5 stars
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: The Heir by Kiera Cass August 16, 4 stars
10. Reader's Choice: Disappearance at Devil's Rock by Paul Tremblay August 14, 3 stars
August Monthly ChallengeREAD: 10/8
✔ 1. 'A' is for August: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
A Promise of Fire - Amanda Bouchet 8/3
✔ 2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: Read a book that has royalty
Death Doesn't Bargain - Sherrilyn Kenyon (prince) 8/30
✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: Read a book by any author with her first or last name.
A Knight and White Satin - Jackie Ivie 8/17
✔ 4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Read a book that leaves a smile on your face.
Bone Deep - Bonnie Dee 8/24
✔ 5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story.
Sugar Rush - Donna Kauffman 8/23
✔ 6. International Beer Day - August 3: Read a book with characters who drink beer.
Shadow's Return - S.C. Wynne 8/25
✔ 7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Read a book tagged as YA
Jinx - Meg Cabot 8/12
✔ 8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Read a book where nature is part of the story.
The Otter of Death - Betty Webb 8/15
✔ 9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Read a book with a strong female character.
Shaded Vision - Yasmine Galenorn 8/11
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing
Dark Tournament - Elisa S. Amore 8/8
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Jujubee wrote: "My spot! How did it get to be August already!?!"Right?!
KRISSY'S SPOT10/10 Completed
01. A Title: All the Ugly and Wonderful Things, 8/07 ★★★★
02. Royalty MC: The Solstice Prince, 8/16 ★★★
03. Pnr: The Werewolf Meets His Match, 8/12 ★★
04. Happy: Femme, 8/07 ★★★★
05. Girlfriends: Sparrow, 8/03 ★★★★
06. Drink Beer: Victim Zero, 8/07 ★★★
07. YA: Bridge to Terabithia, 8/06 ★★★
08. Flowers on Cover: Chasing Love, 8/04 ★★★
09. Strong Female MC: A Fistful of Charms, 8/06 ★★★
10. Bonus: The Year of Living Scandalously, 8/02 ★★★
MountainKat wrote: "Sandra wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "I'm in for the usual 10!And no, I'm not planning it out in advance! =P"
I am planning ahead. Ya gotta have a plan!!"
Sandra wrote: I am planning ahead. Ya got..."
Unfortunately I'm the opposite. My reading challenges is about the only thing that is organised!!
Count me in! Seven or eight is usually what I can commit to, so think I’ll stick with it. I’ll post when I’m not on my darn phone!August Monthly Challenge
8/8
✔️1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A' ~ Shattered ~ 8/22/18
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses ~ Read a book that has royalty, a jealous or vengeful character or one where a woman protects her man.
✔️3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Alexandra Ivy, or by any author with her first or last name ~ Kill Without Mercy ~ 8/3/18
✔️4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Read a book that leaves a smile on your face ~ How to Keep a Secret ~ 8/13/18
✔️5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story ~ Harmony House ~ 8/11/18
✔️6. International Beer Day - August 3: Read a book with characters who drink beer. Or read a book set in a bar, a book with scenes in a bar or a book featuring blue collar workers ~ Murder in the River City ~ 8/4 ~ Murder in a bar!
✔️7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Read a book tagged as YA, NA or a children's book. Or read a book with a child or children in the story ~ Hear No Lies ~ 8/30/18
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Because we all need to be aware of honey bees! Read a book where nature is part of the story or one with flowers on the cover.
✔️9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Read a book with a strong female character ~ Where Are You Now? ~ 8/9/18
✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing ~ The Girl in the Ice ~ 8/ /18
Gonna try to jump back in in Aug since June & July was a wash for me.August Monthly Challenge
1. 'A' is for August - Book or author's first/last name starts with 'A'.
2. HERA -
★ Book that has royalty, a jealous or vengeful character or one where a woman protects her man.
3. FAC Alexandra Ivy - FAC or author with her first or last name.
So you may also read any book set in Missouri. You can also read any book published in 2000, or that is shelved as Paranormal or Romantic Suspense. Or you can read a book by her pseudonyms.
4. Admit You're Happy Month - Read a book that leaves a smile on your face.
5. National Girlfriends Day - Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story.
6. International Beer Day - Read a book with characters who drink beer. Or read a book set in a bar, a book with scenes in a bar or a book featuring blue collar workers.
7. Son and Daughter Day - Read a book tagged as YA, NA or a children's book. Or read a book with a child or children in the story.
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - Because we all need to be aware of honey bees! Read a book where nature is part of the story or one with flowers on the cover.
9. Women's Equality Day - Read a book with a strong female character.
10. Reader's Choice Read any book of your choosing!
2018 August Monthly Challenge5/8
✔ 1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A': Marrying a Cowboy by Anne-Marie Meyer 08/13 ✩✩✩✩
✔ 2. Read a book that has royalty:Marrying a Prince by Anne-Marie Meyer 08/04 ✩✩✩✩
3. Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Alexandra Ivy: Pretend You're Safe by Alexandra Ivy
5. Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story: At the Stroke of Midnight by Tara Sivec
✔ 6. Read a book featuring blue collar workers: Make-Believe Wedding: Clean Inspirational Romance by Vivi Holt 08/17 ✩✩✩
✔ 7. Read a book tagged as NA: The Deal by Elle Kennedy 08/09 ✩✩✩✩
8. Read a book with flowers on the cover: Louisiana Longshot by Jana Deleon
✔ 10. Read any book of your choosing: One Sexy Mistake by Sarah Ballance 08/22 ✩✩✩✩
2018 August Monthly ChallengeCompleted: 10/10
1. 'A' is for August: Slow Dance in Purgatory by Amy Harmon 8/10
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: Royal Scandal by Marquita Valentine 8/26
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb 8/1
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Butterface by Avery Flynn 8/29
5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Thursdays at Eight by Debbie Macomber 8/28
6. International Beer Day - August 3: Her Kind of Trouble by Sarah Mayberry 8/16
7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: The Last by Katherine Applegate 8/5
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Summer by Edith Wharton 8/3
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Rogue Royalty by Meghan March 8/19
10. Reader's Choice: Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas 8/2
AUGUST MONTHLY CHALLENGEREAD: 0 OUT OF 8
1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: Hera was Queen of the Olympian gods. In the story of the Quest of the Golden Fleece, Hera was a gracious protector of the heroes. Hera had few, if any, redeeming qualities. She never forgot an injury.
★ Read a book that has royalty, a jealous or vengeful character or one where a woman protects her man.
Royally Matched by Emma Chase
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: So you may also read any book set in Missouri. You can also read any book published in 2000, or that is shelved as Paranormal or Romantic Suspense. Or you can read a book by her pseudonyms.
Real Men Howl by Celia Kyle
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Read a book that leaves a smile on your face.
Beautiful Stranger by Christina Lauren
5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story. SKIP
6. International Beer Day - August 3: Read a book with characters who drink beer. Or read a book set in a bar, a book with scenes in a bar or a book featuring blue collar workers.
His Risk to Take by Christina Lauren
7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Read a book tagged as YA, NA or a children's book. Or read a book with a child or children in the story.
Family Ties by Stephie Walls
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Because we all need to be aware of honey bees! Read a book where nature is part of the story or one with flowers on the cover. SKIP
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Read a book with a strong female character. TBD
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
I'm in.7/10
1. 'A' is for August: - Cask Strength - Aug9 - 2* (Agents Irish and Whiskey series)
2. Read a book that has royalty, a jealous or vengeful character or one where a woman protects her man.
3. Featured Author Challenge - Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal - Night of the Living Manny - Aug12 - 5*
4. Read a book that leaves a smile on your face - Finders Keepers - Aug15 - 5*
5. Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story. - Tartan Candy - Aug5 - 5*
6. International Beer Day - read a book with scenes in a bar - A Bear Walks into a Bar - Aug11 - 2*
7. Son and Daughter Day - read a book with a child or children in the story - David's Selfie - Aug10 - 4*
8. Read a book where nature is part of the story - Tidal Change - Aug8 - 3*
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Read a book with a strong female character.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing
Romance Readers Reading Challenges2018 August Monthly Challenge
Duration: 8/1/2018 - 8/31/2018
Progress: 6 out of 10
1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A':
A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline - **** - 8/6/2018 - 309 Pages
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: Hera was Queen of the Olympian gods. In the story of the Quest of the Golden Fleece, Hera was a gracious protector of the heroes. Hera had few, if any, redeeming qualities. She never forgot an injury.
★ Read a book that has royalty, a jealous or vengeful character or one where a woman protects her man:
Double Whammy by Carl Hiaasen - *** - 8/3/2018 - 404 Pages - Jealous Vengeful Character
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy:
When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy - *** - 8/9/2018 - 359 Pages
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Read a book that leaves a smile on your face.
5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story.
6. International Beer Day - August 3: Read a book with characters who drink beer. Or read a book set in a bar, a book with scenes in a bar or a book featuring blue collar workers.
7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Read a book tagged as YA, NA or a children's book. Or read a book with a child or children in the story:
First Girl Scout: The Life of Juliette Gordon Low by Ginger Wadsworth - ***** - 8/2/2018 - 224 Pages - Children's Book
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Because we all need to be aware of honey bees! Read a book where nature is part of the story or one with flowers on the cover:
The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman - ***** - 8/13/2018 - 368 Pages - Nature Part of the Story
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Read a book with a strong female character:
Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin - **** - 8/6/2018 - 304 Pages
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
You can choose any number of categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.
When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.
Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating, plus we all want to see all the pretty books you've read! You may update your original challenge as you go or repost if you choose.
Happy Reading!!
1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'. 2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: Hera was Queen of the Olympian gods. In the story of the Quest of the Golden Fleece, Hera was a gracious protector of the heroes. Hera had few, if any, redeeming qualities. She never forgot an injury.
★ Read a book that has royalty, a jealous or vengeful character or one where a woman protects her man.
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Alexandra Ivy, or by any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Alexandra:
★ Alexandra grew up in the midwest with a love for reading, she was more interested in being an actress on Broadway than being a writer though.
★ She published her first novel in 2000.
★ She primarily writes Romantic Suspense, Paranormal and Erotic Romance. She also writes Historical Romance under the names Deborah Raleigh and Debbie Raleigh.
★ She is a five time RT Book Award Finalist.
★ Alexandra lives in Missouri with her husband and sons.
So you may also read any book set in Missouri. You can also read any book published in 2000, or that is shelved as Paranormal or Romantic Suspense. Or you can read a book by her pseudonyms.
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Read a book that leaves a smile on your face.
5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story.
6. International Beer Day - August 3: Read a book with characters who drink beer. Or read a book set in a bar, a book with scenes in a bar or a book featuring blue collar workers.
7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Read a book tagged as YA, NA or a children's book. Or read a book with a child or children in the story.
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Because we all need to be aware of honey bees! Read a book where nature is part of the story or one with flowers on the cover.
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Read a book with a strong female character.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
2018 August Monthly Challenge1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'. - Attainment K.M. Golland - 8/11
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: Hera was Queen of the Olympian gods. In the story of the Quest of the Golden Fleece, Hera was a gracious protector of the heroes. Hera had few, if any, redeeming qualities. She never forgot an injury.
★ Read a book that has a vengeful character - Fat Tuesday Sandra Brown - 8/27
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Alexandra Ivy, or by any author with her first or last name.
So you may also read any book set in Missouri. You can also read any book published in 2000, or that is shelved as Paranormal or Romantic Suspense. Or you can read a book by her pseudonyms. - Pub 2000 - The Cowboy Joan Johnston - 8/2
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Read a book that leaves a smile on your face. - Dirty-Talking Cowboy Stacey Kennedy - 8/16
5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story. - Satisfaction K.M. Golland - 8/2
6. International Beer Day - August 3: Read a book with characters who drink beer. - Slow Heat in Heaven Sandra Brown - 8/4
7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Read a book tagged as YA, NA or a children's book. - Ugly Love Colleen Hoover - 8/14
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Because we all need to be aware of honey bees! Read a book where nature is part of the story - On the Island Tracey Garvis-Graves - 8/22
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Read a book with a strong female character. - Ruthless Lexi Blake - 8/8
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! - Unleashed Cherrie Lynn - 8/2
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2018 August Monthly ChallengeCompleted 10/10
✔️1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
At Last by Jill Shalvis - 03/08/2018✔️2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: Hera was Queen of the Olympian gods. In the story of the Quest of the Golden Fleece, Hera was a gracious protector of the heroes. Hera had few, if any, redeeming qualities. She never forgot an injury.
★ Read a book that has royalty
Abducting Abby by S.E. Smith - 06/08/2018✔️3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal
Ambushing Ariel by S.E. Smith - 12/08/2018✔️4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Read a book that leaves a smile on your face.
Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis - 02/08/2018✔️5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story.
Always on My Mind by Jill Shalvis - 05/08/2018✔️6. International Beer Day - August 3: Read a book with scenes in a bar
The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis - 01/08/2018✔️7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Read a book with a child or children in the story.
Once in a Lifetime by Jill Shalvis - 05/08/2018✔️8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Because we all need to be aware of honey bees! Read a book with flowers on the cover.
It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis - 04/08/2018✔️9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Read a book with a strong female character.
Tracking Trisha by S.E. Smith - 11/08/2018✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Forever and a Day by Jill Shalvis - 04/08/2018
2018 August Monthly ChallengeRead: 10/10 August 29, 2018!!!
1. 'A' is for August: Read a book whose author's first name starts with 'A'.
A Duke by Default - Alyssa Cole 8-22-18
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: Read a book that has royalty.
Wanted: A Wife for the Sheikh - Diana Fraser 8-28-18
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal.
A Taste of Shifter Geekdom - Annie Nicholas 8-29-18
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Read a book that leaves a smile on your face.
The Vampire's Mail Order Bride - Kristen Painter 8-7-18
5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story.
Sugar Rush - Tracey Ward 8-26-18
6. International Beer Day - August 3: Read a book set in a bar.
His Obsession - M.S. Parker 8-23-18
7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Read a book with a child in the story.
Texas on My Mind - Delores Fossen 8-2-18
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Read a book with flowers on the cover.
No Man's Bride - Shana Galen 8-1-189. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Read a book with a strong female character.
Any Man I Want - Michele Grant 8-25-18
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Heart of a Texan - Charlene Sands 8-23-18
2018 August Monthly ChallengeRead 3/10
1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: Hera was Queen of the Olympian gods. In the story of the Quest of the Golden Fleece, Hera was a gracious protector of the heroes. Hera had few, if any, redeeming qualities. She never forgot an injury.
★ Read a book that has royalty, a jealous or vengeful character or one where a woman protects her man.
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Alexandra Ivy, or by any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Alexandra:
★ Alexandra grew up in the midwest with a love for reading, she was more interested in being an actress on Broadway than being a writer though.
★ She published her first novel in 2000.
★ She primarily writes Romantic Suspense, Paranormal and Erotic Romance. She also writes Historical Romance under the names Deborah Raleigh and Debbie Raleigh.
★ She is a five time RT Book Award Finalist.
★ Alexandra lives in Missouri with her husband and sons.
So you may also read any book set in Missouri. You can also read any book published in 2000, or that is shelved as Paranormal or Romantic Suspense. Or you can read a book by her pseudonyms.
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Read a book that leaves a smile on your face.
5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story.
6. International Beer Day - August 3:
Read a book set in a bar, a book with scenes in a bar or a book featuring blue collar workers.
8/7/187. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Read a book tagged as YA, NA or a children's book. Or read a book with a child or children in the story.
8/25/188. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Because we all need to be aware of honey bees! Read a book where nature is part of the story or one with flowers on the cover.
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Read a book with a strong female character.
8/16/1810. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
10/101. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Tap Left by A. Zavarelli - 8/1/182. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - Hera: Read a book that has royalty.
The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang - 8/17/183. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal.
Spells & Death by Rachel Medhurst - 8/12/184. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Read a book that leaves a smile on your face.
Archangel's Enigma by Nalini Singh - 8/19/185. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story.
Undisclosed Desire by Linnea May - 8/4/186. International Beer Day - August 3: Read a book with scenes in a bar.
My Boyfriend's Dad by Amy Brent - 8/2/187. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Read a book tagged as YA or read a book with a child or children in the story.
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs - 8/23/188. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Read a book where nature is part of the story.
Goldie's Surrender: An Adult Fairy Tale by Felicity Brandon - 8/9/189. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Read a book with a strong female character.
Wildfire by Ilona Andrews - 8/17/1810. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing.
Violent Delights by Linnea May - 8/3/18
RRRC 2018 August Monthly ChallengeRead: 10/10
1. 'A' is for August: Read a book whose author's last name starts with 'A'.
Mulberry Moon Catherine Anderson 8/5/18
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA:
★ Read a book that has a jealous or vengeful character.
The Perfect Couple Elin Hilderbrand 8/2/18
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Alexandra Ivy.
Born in Blood Alexandra Ivy 8/10/18
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Read a book that leaves a smile on your face.
When We Found Home Susan Mallery 8/11/18
5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story.
Kiss Me, Kill Me Allison Brennan 8/2/18
6. International Beer Day - August 3: Read a book with characters who drink beer.
One Night of Trouble Elle Kennedy 8/4/18
7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Read a book with a child or children in the story.
Without a Trace Colleen Coble 8/6/18
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Because we all need to be aware of honey bees! Read a book where nature is part of the story.
Honey is the town's product and livelihood. Lucky Charmed Sharla Lovelace 8/9/18
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Read a book with a strong female character.
Easy Nights Kristen Proby 8/4/18
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
The Harder You Fall Gena Showalter 8/3/18
10/10Finished 8/21
1. Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A': Aftercare by Tanya Chris - 8/4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2. Read a book that has royalty, a jealous or vengeful character or one where a woman protects her man: Worth Keeping by Susan Mac Nicol - 8/4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
3. Read any book that is marked Paranormal or Romantic Suspense: Death Days by Lia Cooper - 8/2 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
4. Read a book that leaves a smile on your face: Wake Up Call by J.L. Merrow - 8/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5. Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story: Falling by Cameron Dane - 8/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
6. Read a book with characters who drink beer. Or read a book set in a bar, a book with scenes in a bar or a book featuring blue collar worker: Hudson's Luck by Lucy Lennox - 8/1 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
7. Read a book tagged as YA, NA or a children's book. Or read a book with a child or children in the story: The Omega's Dance by Susi Hawke - 8/12 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
8. Read a book where nature is part of the story or one with flowers on the cover: Bone Dry by Kim Fielding - 8/7 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
9. Read a book with a strong female character: Serpentine by Laurell K. Hamilton - 8/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2
10. Reader's Choice: One Bullet by Casey Wolfe - 8/9 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
August Monthly Challenge - 2018Read 7/7
1. 'A' is for August - A Duke in the Night Kelly Bowen 3☆ 1/8/18
2. Royalty - Three Weeks with a Princess Vanessa Kelly 4☆ 4/8/18
3. Alexandra Ivy - Seducing the Viscount Debbie Raleigh/Alexandra Ivy 3☆ 3/8/18
4. Leaves a smile on your face - Someone to Care Mary Balogh 5☆ 2/8/18
8. Flowers on the cover - A Devil of a Duke Madeline Hunter 3☆ 3/8/18
9. Strong female character - Blame It on the Duke Lenora Bell 5☆ 5/8/18
10. Reader's Choice - The Earl's Encounter Wendy Vella 4☆ 1/8/18
August Monthly ChallengeDuration: 1 -31 August
Read: 9/10
1. Starts with A The Wolf at the Door by Charlie Adhara 8/4
2. Royalty, a jealous or vengeful character or one where a woman protects her man. A Wish Upon the Stars 8/12
3. Shelved as Paranormal or Romantic Suspense. Don't Close Your Eyes 8/28
4. Smile on your face. The Pill Bugs of Time 8/27
5. Features girlfriends
6. Characters who drink beer or featuring blue collar workers. Strong Enough 8/27
7. Tagged as YA, NA or with a child or children in the story. Texas Fall 8/12
8. Nature is part of the story or one with flowers on the cover. Shelter from the Storm 8/20
9. Strong female character.Mercy Blade 8/23
10. Reader's Choice Hide and Keep 8/26
2018 August Monthly Challenge
10/10 Complete
✔︎ 1. 'A' is for August: The Prairie Doctor's Bride by Kathryn Albright
📖 August 22nd, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔︎ 2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: My Fair Princess by Vanessa Kelly
🎧 August 31st, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
♥ 3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: Dark Rites by Heather Graham
🎧 August 20th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔︎ 4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Map of the Heart by Susan Wiggs
🎧 August 22nd, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔︎ 5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Rainy Day Friends by Jill Shalvis
🎧 August 13th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔︎ 6. International Beer Day - August 3: To Have and to Harley by Regina Cole
📖 August 2nd, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
✔︎ 7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen
🎧 August 6th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
✔︎ 8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Deeper by Megan Hart
🎧 August 26th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔︎ 9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Cowboy Charm School by Margaret Brownley
📖 August 30th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
✔︎ 10. Reader's Choice: Captured by Chocolate by Steena Holmes
📖 August 24th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
10/10 Complete
✔︎ 1. 'A' is for August: The Prairie Doctor's Bride by Kathryn Albright
📖 August 22nd, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔︎ 2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: My Fair Princess by Vanessa Kelly
🎧 August 31st, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
♥ 3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: Dark Rites by Heather Graham
🎧 August 20th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔︎ 4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Map of the Heart by Susan Wiggs
🎧 August 22nd, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔︎ 5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Rainy Day Friends by Jill Shalvis
🎧 August 13th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔︎ 6. International Beer Day - August 3: To Have and to Harley by Regina Cole
📖 August 2nd, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
✔︎ 7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen
🎧 August 6th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
✔︎ 8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Deeper by Megan Hart
🎧 August 26th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔︎ 9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Cowboy Charm School by Margaret Brownley
📖 August 30th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
✔︎ 10. Reader's Choice: Captured by Chocolate by Steena Holmes
📖 August 24th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
August Monthly Challenge
August 2018
MY August Monthly Challenge (msg 51)
10 of 10 Completed
✔1. 'A' is for August:
🌸Read a book that starts with 'A'
🌸Alec Mackenzie's Art of Seduction - Jennifer Ashley - 08.22 ★★★★★
✔2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA:
🌸Read a book that has royalty, a jealous or vengeful character
🌸Married by Monday - Catherine Bybee - 08.02 ★★★
✔3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy:
🌸Read a book shelved as paranormal
🌸Magic Rises - Ilona Andrews - 08.14 ★★★★
✔4. August is Admit You're Happy Month:
🌸Read a book that leaves a smile on your face
🌸Well Hung - Lauren Blakely - 08.21 ★★★★
✔5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1:
🌸Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story
🌸Command Indecision - Camilla Chafer - 08.11 ★★★
✔6. International Beer Day - August 3:
🌸Read a book set in a bar, a book with scenes in a bar
🌸Unafraid - Melody Grace - 08.04 ★★★
✔7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11:
🌸Read a book tagged as YA, NA or a children's book
🌸How to Hook a Bookworm - Cassie Mae - 08.07 ★★★
✔8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18:
🌸Read a book with flowers on the cover
🌸Strange Brew - Eliza Fleetwood - 08.21 ★★★
✔9. Women's Equality Day - August 26:
🌸Read a book with a strong female character
🌸Ritual In Death - J.D. Robb - 08.04 ★★★★
✔10. Reader's Choice:
🌸Read any book of your choosing!
🌸Talen - Rebecca Zanetti - 08.10 ★★★
Romance Readers Reading Challenges
Books mentioned in this topic
Finding Audrey (other topics)The Slippery Slope (other topics)
When Darkness Comes (other topics)
How Forever Feels (other topics)
Calculated in Death (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Sophie Kinsella (other topics)Nicole Michaels (other topics)
Alexandra Ivy (other topics)
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1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: Hera was Queen of the Olympian gods. In the story of the Quest of the Golden Fleece, Hera was a gracious protector of the heroes. Hera had few, if any, redeeming qualities. She never forgot an injury.
★ Read a book that has royalty, a jealous or vengeful character or one where a woman protects her man.
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Alexandra Ivy, or by any author with her first or last name.
So you may also read any book set in Missouri. You can also read any book published in 2000, or that is shelved as Paranormal or Romantic Suspense. Or you can read a book by her pseudonyms.
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Read a book that leaves a smile on your face.
5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story.
6. International Beer Day - August 3: Read a book with characters who drink beer. Or read a book set in a bar, a book with scenes in a bar or a book featuring blue collar workers.
7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Read a book tagged as YA, NA or a children's book. Or read a book with a child or children in the story.
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Because we all need to be aware of honey bees! Read a book where nature is part of the story or one with flowers on the cover.
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Read a book with a strong female character.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
You can choose any number of categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.
When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.
Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating, plus we all want to see all the pretty books you've read! You may update your original challenge as you go or repost if you choose.
Happy Reading!!