Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

June Monthly Challenge

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

2. Bird of the Month - Dove: The Dove represents peace of the deepest kind. It soothes and quiets our worried or troubled thoughts, enabling us to find renewal in the silence of the mind. The dove's roles as spirit messenger, maternal symbol and liaison impart an inner peace that helps us to go about our lives calmly and with purpose.
🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery
Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell
🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists: Susan Mallery, Anna Campbell.

Fun Facts about Susan Mallery:
* Mallery lives in Washington State
* She is a big supporter of the Seattle Humane Society
* Her books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today’s bestsellers list
* She majored in Accounting, but never worked as an accountant

🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.

4. Graduation!: It’s the time of year for graduations in the U.S. Graduations are a rite of passage, whether from college, high school, or Kindergarten.
🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.

5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): National Black Bear Day celebrates America’s black bears with the hope of educating people about the bears and dispelling myths.
🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.

6. First Day of Summer: June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer is often a time for travel and relaxation and brings to mind sunny days, beaches, and hammocks.
🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.

7. Queen’s Day: New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June. New Zealand is a constitutional Monarchy and Queen Elizabeth is the current head of state.
🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).

8. Western Australia Day: Western Australia Day, formerly known as Foundation Day, is celebrated on the First Monday in June, it commemorates the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829, which opened western Australia to British settlement.
🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.

9. Father’s Day: In the US Father’s Day is celebrated on June 16th this year. Father’s Day began being celebrated in the US in the 20th century it is meant to honor fathers and male parenting.
🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).

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

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

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

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

Happy Reading!!

Suggestions/Questions:
Please ask any questions about this challenge in this thread.
I will answer them as they come up and transfer the question and answer to this message to hopefully help everyone.

Lists that may help you find books:

Titles that start with I, J, or K
Military Romance Book Lists
Popular Military Romance Books
Single Mothers of Romance
best romance with a single parent
Single Fathers of Romance: Great Family Men
Best Romance Books Set In Seattle, WA
M/M Romance Set in Washington State
Humorous Romance Books
The Best Humorous Gay Romances
Best Dogs in Romance Novels : Canine not Man
MM Romances With Dogs
Popular Bear Shifter Books
Best Gay Shifters
Royalty In Romance
Popular M M Royalty Books
Popular Summer Romance Books
MM Romance Group Hot Summer Days
Historical Romance set in Australia and New Zealand
Romance in Australia/New Zealand (and/or) Australian/New Zealander Heroes and Heroines
M/M Romance set in Australia or New Zealand
M/M Romance Based in Australia
Sports Romances
Best Gay Athletes

I'm in!

10/10 ... Completed June 30

1. 'J' is for June: 🌞 A Little Dare by Brenda Jackson June 16, 4 stars

2. Bird of the Month - 🌞 Maid for Love by Marie Force June 29, 5 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: 🌞 Chasing Perfect by Susan Mallery June 10, 4 stars

4. Graduation!: 🌞 Dirty Secret by Emma Hart June 4, 5 stars

5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): 🌞 Welcome to Harmony by Jodi Thomas June 30, 5 stars

6. First Day of Summer: 🌞 Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts June 23, 4 stars

7. Queen’s Day: 🌞 Mr. Imperfect by Karina Bliss June 19, 3 stars

8. Western Australia Day: 🌞 Dark Torment by Karen Robards June 14, 2.75 stars

9. Father’s Day: 🌞 Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks June 19, 4 stars

10. Reader's Choice: 🌞 After We Collided by Anna Todd June 10, 3 stars

June Monthly Challenge


0/10 Completed


01. 'J' is for June: 🌞Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Daddy Unknown by Judy Christenberry
OR
A Shifter Christmas Carol by Jennifer Ashley
02. Bird of the Month ~ Dove: 🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.
The De Burgh Bride by Deborah Simmons
OR
Blue By You by Rachel Gibson
OR
A Bridge to Love by Nancy Herkness
OR
The Real Mr. Right by Karen Templeton
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Queen of Romance ~ Susan Mallery and Princess of Romance ~ Anna Campbell: 🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names.
🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.
You Say It First by Susan Mallery
OR
Stranded with the Scottish Earl by Anna Campbell
OR
Merry Ex-Mas by Sheila Roberts
OR
Playing Dirty by Susan Andersen
OR
Always for You: Jack by Alexis Morgan
04. Graduation!: 🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
Wish Upon a Wedding by LuAnn McLane
OR
Something Sweeter by Candis Terry
05. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): 🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
Shifter's Innocent by Lisa Ladew
OR
Her Rogue Alpha by Paige Tyler
OR
Riverbend Road by RaeAnne Thayne
OR
On the Rocks by Kim Law
06. First Day of Summer (June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere): 🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.
Summer's Bride by Catherine Archer
OR
Simply Love by Mary Balogh
07. Queen’s Day (New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June): 🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).
Just Say (Hell) No by Rosalind James
OR
Hide Your Heart by Tracey Alvarez
OR
In Too Deep by Tracey Alvarez
08. Western Australia Day (First Monday in June): 🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.
Love Bites by Ophelia London
OR
Her Favorite Temptation by Sarah Mayberry
OR
The Cattleman's Ready-Made Family by Michelle Douglas
09. Father’s Day (Third Sunday in June): 🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).
No Kind of Hero by Rosalind James
OR
Crossing Nevada by Jeannie Watt
10. Reader's Choice: 🌞Read any book of your choice.



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June Monthly Challenge


0/10 Completed


01. 'J' is for June:🌞Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

02. Bird of the Month ~ Dove:🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.

03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Queen of Romance ~ Susan Mallery and Princess of Romance ~ Anna Campbell: 🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names.
🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.

04. Graduation!:🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.

05. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): 🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.

06. First Day of Summer (June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere): 🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.

07. Queen’s Day (New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June): 🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).

08. Western Australia Day (First Monday in June): 🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.

09. Father’s Day (Third Sunday in June): 🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).

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

Read 10/10

1. 'J' is for June. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J': Ride My beard 19/6

2. Bird of the Month – Dove. Read a book with an MC who is a mother: Worth It All 6/6

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Susan Mallery & Anna Campbell. Read a book with an animal in the book: Seduce Me at Sunrise 10/6 (pet ferret)

4. Graduation. Read a NA book: Goodbye Paradise 19/6

5. National Black Bear Day. Read a book with a bear shifter: Cynful 25/6

6. First Day of Summer. Read a book that features a vacation: The One Real Thing 9/6

7. Queen’s Day. Read a book that has a character named Elizabeth: Falling for a Redneck 2/6

8. Western Australia Day. Read an historical romance: It's Getting Scot in Here 18/6

9. Father’s Day. Read a book with an MC who is a father: Treat Me 11/6

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: The Jaguar's Mate 1/6

Read 10/10

Completed 6/19

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J': Not Dead Yet by Jenn Burke - 6/15 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2. Read a book where someone works through a difficult time to find peace: Raze by Roan Parrish - 6/9 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

3. Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names: Omega May by Anna Wineheart - 6/19 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

4. Read a book that includes a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story: Eeli by Steph Marie - 6/3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

5. Read a book with a shifter: Escape: Crossing Nuwa by Sean Ian O'Meidhir - 6/6 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

6. Read a book that features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel: Prize by Susi Hawke - 6/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

7. Read a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story: Swimming the Distance by Annabeth Albert - 6/17 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

8. Read a book with an Australian author: Blind Faith by N.R. Walker - 6/4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

9. Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book: Obey by Piper Scott - 6/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

10. Read any book of your choice: Wolf Rain by Nalini Singh - 6/9 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I'M IN!

1. 🌞 'J' is for June - KCPD Protector - Julie Miller - 3 JUNE
2. 🌞 someone in the military returning home - Cowboy D-Force - Elle James - 2 JUNE
3. 🌞 Contemporary Romance - Hard as You Can - Laura Kaye - 7 JUNE
4. 🌞 NA book - The Sweet Gum Tree - Katherine Allred - 4 JUNE
5. 🌞 a shifter - Tropical Lion's Legacy - Zoe Chant - 21 JUNE
6. 🌞 perfect for the beach - Play to Win - Tiffany Snow - 12 JUNE
7. 🌞 royalty - The Controversial Princess - Jodi Ellen Malpas - 15 JUNE
8. 🌞 set in Australia - The Thorn Birds - Colleen McCullough - 8 JUNE
9. 🌞 featuring bondage - Captive in the Dark - C.J. Roberts - 16 JUNE
10.🌞 Reader's Choice - Kill and Tell - Linda Howard - 6 JUNE

June Monthly Challenge
Progress 10/10

✓1. author starts with 'J' - Once Upon a Bad Boy by Melonie Johnson - June 25 ★★★

✓2.works through a difficult time to find peace - Damaged Goods by Talia Hibbert - June 22 ★★★★

✓3. shelved as Contemporary Romance - More Than Anything by Natasha Anders - June 3 ★★★

✓4. NA book - Fall from India Place by Samantha Young - June 18 ★★★★

✓5. features nature on the cover -The Lemon Sisters by Jill Shalvis - June 9 ★★★★

✓6. set in summer -Meet Me in Monaco by Hazel Gaynor (in precis) - June 13 ★★★

✓7. outdoor sports somewhere in the story (surfing, on the cover) - Anything for You by Sarah Mayberry - June 23 ★★★★

✓8. a historical romance - Lady Bridget's Diary by Maya Rodale - June 19 ★★★★★

✓9. MC is a father - Justified by Jay Crownover - June 26 ★★★

✓10. Read any book of your choice - Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert - June 20 ★★★★★

June Monthly Challenge

I'm In!!

9/10 Completed


01. 'J' is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Justified by Jay Crownover - 6/17/19 (4 1/2 stars)

02. Bird of the Month ~ Dove: Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother. Fisher's Light by Tara Sivec - 6/8/19 (4 1/2 stars)

03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) You can read a book that is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.
Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey - 6/1/19 (4 1/2 stars)

04. Graduation!: Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
Unbreak My Heart by Nicole Jacquelyn - 6/13/19 (4 stars)

05. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): Read a book that features nature on the cover.
The Son & His Hope by Pepper Winters - 6/8/19 (4 1/2 stars)

06. First Day of Summer (June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere): Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.
Someone Else's Ocean by Kate Stewart - 6/24/19 (5 stars)

07. Queen’s Day (New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June): Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand). Kismet: A Royal Romance by Dee Lagasse - 6/27/19 (4 stars)

08. Western Australia Day (First Monday in June): Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count. How to Love a Duke in Ten Days by Kerrigan Byrne - TBR

09. Father’s Day (Third Sunday in June): Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book. Before We Were Strangers by Renee Carlino - 6/20/19 (5 stars)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Bride Test by Helen Hoang - 6/7/19 (4 1/2 stars)

Sandra wrote: "I'M IN!

1. 🌞 'J' is for June - KCPD Protector - Julie Miller
2. 🌞 someone in the military returning home - Cowboy D-Force - Elle James
..."

You're so fast with your selections! Takes me forever to decide.

June Monthly Challenge

10/10

1. 'J' is for June: 🌞Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J' - Tops Down Bottoms Up, Jay Northcote, 6/6

2. Bird of the Month - Dove:🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace - Born Again Sinner, Daryl Banner, 6/21

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery
Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell
🌞You may also read a book set in Washington - The Mating of Michael, Eli Easton, 6/14

4. Graduation!: 🌞Read a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children - Out!, J.L. Merrow, 6/7

5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): 🌞Read a book with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover - Falling, D.W. Marchwell, 6/3

6. First Day of Summer: June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer is often a time for travel and relaxation and brings to mind sunny days, beaches, and hammocks.
🌞Read a book that features travel - Stuck with You, Jay Northcote, 6/2

7. Queen’s Day:🌞Read a book with an outdoors sport - Football Sundae, Daryl Banner, 6/21

8. Western Australia Day: 🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author - Cutie Pies , Barbara Bell, 6/1

9. Father’s Day: 🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book - Family Unit, Z.A. Maxfield, 6/7

10. Reader's Choice: 🌞Read any book of your choice - How to Be a Movie Star, T.J. Klune, 6/5

5 of 10 planned! I read horribly in May.... June is a new month!

0/10 Read
1. 'J' is for June: The Highland Renegade by Amy Jarecki
2. Bird of the Month - Dove: True to You (military, difficult time)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told (humorous)
4. Graduation!: Spellbound Falls (school-age child))
5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): Beard in Mind (partially outdoor settings)
6. First Day of Summer: Cure for the Common Breakup (vacation/travel)
7. Queen’s Day: Charming the Prince (royalty)
8. Western Australia Day: Tempt Me with Diamonds (historical romance)
9. Father’s Day: Risky Business (Originally published in 1986 – 20th century)
10. Reader's Choice: Pucking Parker

Michaele wrote: "Sandra wrote: "I'M IN!

1. 🌞 'J' is for June - KCPD Protector - Julie Miller
2. 🌞 someone in the military returning home - Cowboy D-Force - [author:Ell..."

I was nearly 2 hours looking for some to fit. The military coming home, NA and royalty took me ages to find. I had plenty of military, but most were active and not coming home. I'm not a big NA fan, but that one looks interesting and I had been meaning to read that Jodi Ellen Malpas series, but forgot about it! I love when a new challenge comes up. Looking for books to fit is half the fun for me (I know, I'm weird!!).

Sandra wrote: "Michaele wrote: "Sandra wrote: "I'M IN!

1. 🌞 'J' is for June - KCPD Protector - Julie Miller
2. 🌞 someone in the military returning home - [book:Cowboy D-Force|408549..."

I understand what you mean- I like the challenge of finding the right books too.

Read 8/10

1. Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Sure Thing by Jana Aston (6/15/19) 3.5⭐️

2. Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.
Game of Love by Melissa Foster (6/25/19) 3.5 ⭐️

3. Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names.
Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (6/29/19) 5⭐️

4. Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan (6/22/19) 5⭐️

5. Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
Claiming His Mate by Savannah Stuart (6/30/19) 3⭐️

6. Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.
Embers by Suzanne Wright (6/8/19) 4.5⭐️

7. Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).

8. Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.

9. Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).
King of Wall Street by Louise Bay (6/24/19) 4⭐️

10. Read any book of your choice.
Angel's Flight by Ella Summers (6/12/19) 4⭐️

June Monthly Challenge

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

2. Bird of the Month - Dove: The Dove represents peace of the deepest kind. It soothes and quiets our worried or troubled thoughts, enabling us to find renewal in the silence of the mind. The dove's roles as spirit messenger, maternal symbol and liaison impart an inner peace that helps us to go about our lives calmly and with purpose.
🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery
Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell
🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists: Susan Mallery, Anna Campbell.

Fun Facts about Susan Mallery:
* Mallery lives in Washington State
* She is a big supporter of the Seattle Humane Society
* Her books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today’s bestsellers list
* She majored in Accounting, but never worked as an accountant

🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.

4. Graduation!: It’s the time of year for graduations in the U.S. Graduations are a rite of passage, whether from college, high school, or Kindergarten.
🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.

5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): National Black Bear Day celebrates America’s black bears with the hope of educating people about the bears and dispelling myths.
🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.

6. First Day of Summer: June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer is often a time for travel and relaxation and brings to mind sunny days, beaches, and hammocks.
🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.

7. Queen’s Day: New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June. New Zealand is a constitutional Monarchy and Queen Elizabeth is the current head of state.
🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).

8. Western Australia Day: Western Australia Day, formerly known as Foundation Day, is celebrated on the First Monday in June, it commemorates the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829, which opened western Australia to British settlement.
🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.

9. Father’s Day: In the US Father’s Day is celebrated on June 16th this year. Father’s Day began being celebrated in the US in the 20th century it is meant to honor fathers and male parenting.
🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).

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

You convinced me! I'm in. With this and PIFM, June is going to be a hot month.

0/10 done

1. 'J' is for June: 🌞 Big Girl Panties
2. Bird of the Month - Dove: 🌞 The Peacock Emporium
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: 🌞A Scoundrel by Moonlight
4. Graduation!: 🌞 The One
5. National Black Bear Day: 🌞 Moon Called
6. First Day of Summer: 🌞The Perfect Couple
7. Queen’s Day:🌞The Thorn Birds
8. Western Australia Day: 🌞Wicked Intentions
9. Father’s Day: 🌞Call Me Sir
10. Reader's Choice: 🌞Star-Crossed

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2019 June Monthly Challenge

10/10 completed

1. 'J' is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
🌞 Wait for You by J. Lynn & Jennifer L. Armentrout (22/06) ★★★

2. Bird of the Month - Dove: Read a book a book with an MC who is a mother.
🌞 Predator's Serenade by Rosanna Leo (14/06) ★★

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: You may also read a book that is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.
🌞 I Bet You by Ilsa Madden-Mills (01/06) ★★★★

4. Graduation!: Read a book YA or NA book.
🌞 Coldhearted Boss by R.S. Grey (07/06) ★★★★

5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): Read a book an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
🌞 Whiskey Chaser by Lucy Score & Claire Kingsley (04/06) ★★★★


6. First Day of Summer: Read a book set in summer.
🌞 Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey (11/06) ★★★★

7. Queen’s Day: Read a book featuring royalty.
🌞 Hot Heir by Pippa Grant (05/06) ★★

8. Western Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author.
🌞 Friday Brown by Vikki Wakefield (20/06) ★★★ - set in Australia.

9. Father’s Day: Read a book published in the 20th century.
🌞 We'll Meet Again by Mary Higgins Clark (08/06) ★★ - published in 1999.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
🌞 Marriage for One by Ella Maise (02/06) ★★★

June Monthly Challenge
Read 10/10 DONE!

1. 'J' is for June: 🌞Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Lottie Mae (Silver Dollar Saloon #2) by Paty Jager 6/23/19 4stars

2. Bird of the Month - Dove: The Dove represents peace of the deepest kind. It soothes and quiets our worried or troubled thoughts, enabling us to find renewal in the silence of the mind. The dove's roles as spirit messenger, maternal symbol and liaison impart an inner peace that helps us to go about our lives calmly and with purpose.
🌞Read a book where someone works through a difficult time to find peace
Cowboy to the Core (Gold Valley #6) by Maisey Yates 6/16/19 4.5stars (both Gabe and Jamie with family issues and growing up)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery
Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell
🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery
The Summer of Sunshine and Margot by Susan Mallery 6/8/19 4stars

4. Graduation!: It’s the time of year for graduations in the U.S. Graduations are a rite of passage, whether from college, high school, or Kindergarten.
🌞Read a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
Unleashed (Long, Tall Texans #50) by Diana Palmer 6/23/19 4stars (Clancey is guardian/mom to her 9 year old brother, Tad)

5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): National Black Bear Day celebrates America’s black bears with the hope of educating people about the bears and dispelling myths.
🌞Read a book with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
The Earl Next Door (First Comes Love, #1) by Amelia Grey 6/5/19 3.5stars

6. First Day of Summer: June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer is often a time for travel and relaxation and brings to mind sunny days, beaches, and hammocks.
🌞Read a book set in summer or travel.
A Debutante in Disguise by Eleanor Webster 6/22/19 4stars (summer and Anthony and Letty travel between his home and hers about an hour apart)

7. Queen’s Day: New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June. New Zealand is a constitutional Monarchy and Queen Elizabeth is the current head of state.
🌞Read a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).
Fix Her Up (Hot and Hammered #1) by Tessa Bailey 6/8/19 4stars (Travis had played pro baseball before being injured)

8. Western Australia Day: Western Australia Day, formerly known as Foundation Day, is celebrated on the First Monday in June, it commemorates the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829, which opened western Australia to British settlement.
🌞Read a historical romance
The Determined Lord Hadleigh (The King's Elite #4) by Virginia Heath 6/20/19 4.5stars

9. Father’s Day: In the US Father’s Day is celebrated on June 16th this year. Father’s Day began being celebrated in the US in the 20th century it is meant to honor fathers and male parenting.
🌞Read a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).
Vow of Silence by Melynda Price 6/2/19 4stars (murderer restrains his victims chained to the wall)

10. Reader's Choice: 🌞Read any book of your choice.
Forever and Always (Passion Down Under Sassy Short Stories #3) by Mollie Mathews 6/12/19 4stars

June Monthly Challenge
5/5 romance

1. 'J' is for June: 🌞Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
The Good Luck Sister by Jill Shalvis 3 June; 4 1/2★


2. Bird of the Month - Dove: The Dove represents peace of the deepest kind. It soothes and quiets our worried or troubled thoughts, enabling us to find renewal in the silence of the mind. The dove's roles as spirit messenger, maternal symbol and liaison impart an inner peace that helps us to go about our lives calmly and with purpose.
🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.
Wind River Rancher by Lindsay McKenna 8 June; 4 1/2★


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery
Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell
🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists: Susan Mallery, Anna Campbell.


🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.
Act of Valor by Dana Mentink 12 June; 4 1/2★


4. Graduation!: It’s the time of year for graduations in the U.S. Graduations are a rite of passage, whether from college, high school, or Kindergarten.
🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.

5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): National Black Bear Day celebrates America’s black bears with the hope of educating people about the bears and dispelling myths.
🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
Ever Faithful by Karen Barnett 23 June; 5★


6. First Day of Summer: June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer is often a time for travel and relaxation and brings to mind sunny days, beaches, and hammocks.
🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.

7. Queen’s Day: New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June. New Zealand is a constitutional Monarchy and Queen Elizabeth is the current head of state.
🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).

8. Western Australia Day: Western Australia Day, formerly known as Foundation Day, is celebrated on the First Monday in June, it commemorates the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829, which opened western Australia to British settlement.
🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.
Incontrollabile seduzione (=Never Seduce a Scot) by Maya Banks 20 June; 5★


9. Father’s Day: In the US Father’s Day is celebrated on June 16th this year. Father’s Day began being celebrated in the US in the 20th century it is meant to honor fathers and male parenting.
🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).

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

June Monthly Challenge
7/10 Completed


01. 'J' is for June:
🌞Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'. - Texas Rain Jodi Thomas - 6/9

02. Bird of the Month ~ Dove:
🌞Read a book where someone works through a difficult time to find peace - Honor Reclaimed Tonya Burrows - 6/2

03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Queen of Romance ~ Susan Mallery and Princess of Romance ~ Anna Campbell:
🌞You may also read a book shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous. - The Unwanted Wife Natasha Anders - 6/17

05. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June):
🌞Read a book with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover. - Robyn Carr - 6/10

06. First Day of Summer (June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere):
🌞Read a book perfect for the beach - The View from Alameda Island Robyn Carr - 6/6

09. Father’s Day (Third Sunday in June):
🌞Read a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift). - Perfect Formation K.B. Alan - 6/21

10. Reader's Choice:
🌞Read any book of your choice. - Unlawful Contact Pamela Clare - 6/2

June Monthly Challenge
1/10

1. 'J' is for June: 🌞Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

✔️📖Bitter Spirits by Jenn Bennett 6/14 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


2. Bird of the Month - Dove: The Dove represents peace of the deepest kind. It soothes and quiets our worried or troubled thoughts, enabling us to find renewal in the silence of the mind. The dove's roles as spirit messenger, maternal symbol and liaison impart an inner peace that helps us to go about our lives calmly and with purpose.
🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home.

📖 Undercover Cowboy by Laura Scott


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery
Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell
🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists: Susan Mallery, Anna Campbell.

🎧 Seven Nights in a Rogue's Bed by Anna Campbell



🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.

4. Graduation!: It’s the time of year for graduations in the U.S. Graduations are a rite of passage, whether from college, high school, or Kindergarten.
🌞Read a book that Is tagged New Adult.

📖 Bittersweet by Sarina Bowen


5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): National Black Bear Day celebrates America’s black bears with the hope of educating people about the bears and dispelling myths.
🌞Read a book with shifters.

🎧 Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh


6. First Day of Summer: June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer is often a time for travel and relaxation and brings to mind sunny days, beaches, and hammocks.
🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.

7. Queen’s Day: New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June. New Zealand is a constitutional Monarchy and Queen Elizabeth is the current head of state.
🌞Read a book featuring royalty.

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8. Western Australia Day: Western Australia Day, formerly known as Foundation Day, is celebrated on the First Monday in June, it commemorates the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829, which opened western Australia to British settlement.
🌞Read a book that is a historical romance.

🎧 A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James


9. Father’s Day: In the US Father’s Day is celebrated on June 16th this year. Father’s Day began being celebrated in the US in the 20th century it is meant to honor fathers and male parenting.
🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book.

🎧 The Newcomer by Robin Carr


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

📖 Radiance by Grace Draven

June Monthly Challenge

Read 9/9

1. 'J' is for June: The Duke Buys a Bride Sophie Jordan 5☆ 5/6/19
2. Main character (mother): What Ales the Earl Sally MacKenzie 2.5☆ 7/6/19
3. Anna Bradley: A Wicked Way to Win an Earl 5☆ 4/6/19
4. X
5. Shifter: The Longest Night Jennifer Ashley 5☆ 2/6/19
6. Travel: Deborah Goes to Dover Marion Chesney 4☆ 5/6/19
7. Character Elizabeth: Grey's Lady Natasha Blackthorne 3.5☆ 3/6/19
8. Historical Romance: Twelfth Night with the Earl Anna Bradley 3☆ 2/6/19
9. Bondage: A Wicked Woman Vanessa Vale 4☆ 3/6/19
10. Readers Choice: Surrender Carole Mortimer 5☆ 3/6/19

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Mama's June Monthly Challenge

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

2. Bird of the Month - Dove: The Dove represents peace of the deepest kind. It soothes and quiets our worried or troubled thoughts, enabling us to find renewal in the silence of the mind. The dove's roles as spirit messenger, maternal symbol and liaison impart an inner peace that helps us to go about our lives calmly and with purpose.
🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery
Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell
🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists: Susan Mallery, Anna Campbell.

Fun Facts about Susan Mallery:
* Mallery lives in Washington State
* She is a big supporter of the Seattle Humane Society
* Her books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today’s bestsellers list
* She majored in Accounting, but never worked as an accountant

🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.

4. Graduation!: It’s the time of year for graduations in the U.S. Graduations are a rite of passage, whether from college, high school, or Kindergarten.
🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.

5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): National Black Bear Day celebrates America’s black bears with the hope of educating people about the bears and dispelling myths.
🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.

6. First Day of Summer: The Darkest Pleasure 3.5* ✔️ 6/16/19
*features travel from US & Budapest & Rome even tho it is done by teleportation

7. Queen’s Day: New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June. New Zealand is a constitutional Monarchy and Queen Elizabeth is the current head of state.
🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).

8. Western Australia Day: Western Australia Day, formerly known as Foundation Day, is celebrated on the First Monday in June, it commemorates the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829, which opened western Australia to British settlement.
🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.

9. Father’s Day: In the US Father’s Day is celebrated on June 16th this year. Father’s Day began being celebrated in the US in the 20th century it is meant to honor fathers and male parenting.
🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).

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

Me! 🙋🏻‍♀️ I have no clue how many I will read, hopefully I can knock out several early in the month!

READ: 0/10

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

2. Bird of the Month - Dove: The Dove represents peace of the deepest kind. It soothes and quiets our worried or troubled thoughts, enabling us to find renewal in the silence of the mind. The dove's roles as spirit messenger, maternal symbol and liaison impart an inner peace that helps us to go about our lives calmly and with purpose.
🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery
Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell
🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists: Susan Mallery, Anna Campbell.

Fun Facts about Susan Mallery:
* Mallery lives in Washington State
* She is a big supporter of the Seattle Humane Society
* Her books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today’s bestsellers list
* She majored in Accounting, but never worked as an accountant

🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.

4. Graduation!: It’s the time of year for graduations in the U.S. Graduations are a rite of passage, whether from college, high school, or Kindergarten.
🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.

5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): National Black Bear Day celebrates America’s black bears with the hope of educating people about the bears and dispelling myths.
🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.

6. First Day of Summer: June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer is often a time for travel and relaxation and brings to mind sunny days, beaches, and hammocks.
🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.

7. Queen’s Day: New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June. New Zealand is a constitutional Monarchy and Queen Elizabeth is the current head of state.
🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).

8. Western Australia Day: Western Australia Day, formerly known as Foundation Day, is celebrated on the First Monday in June, it commemorates the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829, which opened western Australia to British settlement.
🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.

9. Father’s Day: In the US Father’s Day is celebrated on June 16th this year. Father’s Day began being celebrated in the US in the 20th century it is meant to honor fathers and male parenting.
🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).

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

June Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔1. 'J' is for June: 🌞Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
JFK to Dublin - Brooke St. James 6/24

✔2. Bird of the Month - Dove: 🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.
The Stone Circle - Elly Griffiths 6/6

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names. You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.
Kill the Farm Boy - Delilah S. Dawson & Kevin Hearne 6/4

✔4. Graduation!: 🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation ORa YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
Lucy - Kathryn Lasky 6/5

✔5. National Black Bear Day: 🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
Little Comfort - Edwin Hill 6/12

✔6. First Day of Summer: 🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.
Pall in the Family - Dawn Eastman 6/27

✔7. Queen’s Day: 🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story.
The Big Kahuna - Janet & Peter Evanovich 6/1

✔8. Western Australia Day: 🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.
A Little Mischief - Amelia Grey 6/7

✔9. Father’s Day: 🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).
Sabriel - Garth Nix (published 1995) 6/11

✔10. Reader's Choice: 🌞Read any book of your choice.
Awaken the Darkness - Dianne Duvall 6/3



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

JUNE MONTHLY CHALLENGE

10/10

✔️1. 'J' is for June ~ Second Chance Summer ~ Jill Shalvis ~ 6/9/19

🌞Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

✔️2. Bird of the Month ~ The Prey ~ MC works through a difficult time ~ 6/6/19

🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors ~ Already Home ~ 6/16/19

Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery
Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell

🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists: Susan Mallery, Anna Campbel

🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.

✔️4. Graduation ~ Look the Part ~ Male MC has a 12 year old son ~ 6/11/19

🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.

✔️5. National Black Bear Day ~ Midnight Owl ~ Nature is featured on the cover ~ 6/4/19

🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting OR features nature on the cover.

✔️6. First Day of Summer ~ Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic ~ Fun beach read ~ 6/19/19

🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.

✔️7. Queen’s Day ~ The Invisible Heiress ~ American Royalty, the Blair-Fitzgerald Family ~ 6/22/19

🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story.

✔️8. Western Australia Day ~ The Enchanted April ~ Historical Romance ~ 6/24/19

🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.

✔️9. Father’s Day ~ Sex, Lies & Sweet Tea ~ MC adopts his fiancé, Samantha’s son and also has a daughter with Samantha. ~ 6/1/19

🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).

✔️10. Reader's Choice ~ The Cake Therapist ~ 6/10/19

🌞Read any book of your choice

I'll try for all 10 and will see how many I can finish.

June Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 6/1/19 to 6/30/19
10/10

1. 'J' is for June - Author's first or last name starts with 'J' - Author Jill Shalvis - Then Came You - 6/5/19 ♥♥♥♥


2. Bird of the Month – Dove - MC who is a mother - Three Daughters of Madame Liang by Pearl S. Buck - 6/8/19 ♥♥♥


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery and Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell – Humorous - Unusually Stupid Americans: A Compendium of All-American Stupidity by Ross Petras - 6/6/19 ♥♥♥♥


4. Graduation! – Includes a graduation - A Curve in the Road by Julianne MacLean - 6/24/19 ♥♥♥♥

Zack graduates from high school and heads off to college.

5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June) - Other shifter - Claimed by Rebecca Zanetti - 6/17/19 ♥♥♥

Kate and Jordan are wolf shifters.

6. First Day of Summer - Perfect for the beach - Looking For Rachel Wallace by Robert B. Parker - 6/20/19 ♥♥♥♥


7. Queen’s Day - Featuring royalty - Royal Pain by Tracy Wolff - 6/4/19 ♥♥♥


8. Western Australia Day - Australian character - For Kicks by Dick Francis - 6/25/19 ♥♥♥♥♥


9. Father’s Day - Published in the 20th century - Pub 1955 - Only My Heart To Give by Nan Asquith - 6/23/19 ♥♥♥♥


10. Reader's Choice - Any book - Obsession in Death by J.D. Robb - 6/7/19 ♥♥♥♥♥


*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 6/25/19 *****

I'm in!

Completed: 10/10

✔ 1. 'J' is for June: Viscountess of Vice (6/4) 3★
✔ 2. Bird of the Month - Dove: A Spy's Devotion (6/2) 3★
✔ 3. FAC - Susan Mallery & Anna Campbell: Dom (6/18) 4★
✔ 4. Graduation: Raven (6/13) 3★
✔ 5. National Black Bear Day: Courage of a Highlander (6/3) 3★
✔ 6. First Day of Summer: Forbidden Angel (6/3) 2★
✔ 7. Queen’s Day: Her Bush (6/8) 3★
✔ 8. Western Australia Day: Hell Hath No Fury (6/1) 4★
✔ 9. Father’s Day: Hell In A Hand Basket (6/6) 3★
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Undetected (6/12) 4★




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

2. Bird of the Month - Dove: Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Susan Mallery & Anna Campbell
Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names.

You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.

4. Graduation!: Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.

5. National Black Bear Day: Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.

6. First Day of Summer: Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation or travel.

7. Queen’s Day: Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story.

8. Western Australia Day: Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.

9. Father’s Day: Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
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Monthly Challenge: Jun 2019 – Completed: 10/10

Read: 14/40
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✔ 01. 'J' is for June:
✔ Author first name starts with ‘J’ – Bitter Sweet Love by Jennifer L. Armentrout – Read: 03/06 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Author surname starts with ‘J’ – Love Irresistibly by Julie James – Read: 10/06 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Title starting with ‘J’

✔ 02. Bird of the month – Dove:
✔ Someone works through a difficult time to find peace – Sin in Devil May Cry – Read: 01/06 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Main character who’s a mother – The female protagonist Izzy is a mother – Game, Set, Match – Read: 11/06 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Where someone takes a spiritual journey
Features someone in the military returning home

✔ 03. Featured Author Challenge:
✔ Title is shelved as contemporary romance/humourous – Dr. Strange Beard – Read: 04/06 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Animal on cover/in book
Title written by Susan Mallery
Title written by Anna Campbell
Title with an author with the first or last name of one of the featured authors
Title set in Washington
Author who is from Washington

✔ 04. Graduation!:
✔ Coming of age story – Courtship – Read: 08/06 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Contains a rite of passage
Contains a graduation
Title shelved as Young Adult/New Adult
Main character with school age children

✔ 05. National Black Bear Day (First Saturday in June):
✔ Title with a bear shifter character – Hollywood Dragon – Read: 09/06 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ Title with shifters – The Princess’ Dragon Lord – Read: 07/06 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Cover has an outdoor setting or features nature

✔ 06. First Days of Summer:
✔ Title features travel – Pucked – Read: 05/06 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Title features a vacation – I Wanna Text You Up – Read: 10/06 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Title perfect for the beach
Title set in Summer

✔ 07. Queen’s Day:
✔ Title featuring royalty – A Princess Next Door – Read: 04/06 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Title set in New Zealand
Contains a character named Elizabeth
Title features outdoor sports

✔ 08. Western Australia Day:
✔ Title has 18 or 29 in the page count – Bull in a Tea Shop – Read: 09/06 – 3 🌟🌟🌟 – 189 pages
Title set in Australia
Title with an Australian character
Author is Australian
Title is shelved as historical romance

✔ 09. Father’s Day:
✔ Title featuring bondage – A Demon’s Dark Embrace – Read: 02/06 – 0 🌟
Title with a main character who is a father
Title where a main character becomes a father in the story
Title published in the 20th Century

✔ 10. Reader’s Choice:
✔ Read any book of your choice. – The Proposal – Read: 07/06 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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June Monthly Challenge

Read 10/10 FINISHED!

✔1. 'J' is for June: 🌞Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Glen & Tyler's Honeymoon Adventure by J.B. Sanders finished 6/21/2019

✔2. Bird of the Month - Dove: The Dove represents peace of the deepest kind. It soothes and quiets our worried or troubled thoughts, enabling us to find renewal in the silence of the mind. The dove's roles as spirit messenger, maternal symbol and liaison impart an inner peace that helps us to go about our lives calmly and with purpose.
🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.
The Mystery of the Curiosities by C.S. Poe finished 6/6/2019

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery
Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell
🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists: Susan Mallery, Anna Campbell.

Fun Facts about Susan Mallery:
* Mallery lives in Washington State
* She is a big supporter of the Seattle Humane Society
* Her books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today’s bestsellers list
* She majored in Accounting, but never worked as an accountant

🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.
Galaxies and Oceans by N.R. Walker finished 6/20/2019

✔4. Graduation!: It’s the time of year for graduations in the U.S. Graduations are a rite of passage, whether from college, high school, or Kindergarten.
🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
Skater Boy by A.E. Wasp finished 6/5/2019

✔5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): National Black Bear Day celebrates America’s black bears with the hope of educating people about the bears and dispelling myths.
🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
Camp H.O.W.L. by Bru Baker finished 6/14/2019

✔6. First Day of Summer: June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer is often a time for travel and relaxation and brings to mind sunny days, beaches, and hammocks.
🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.
Gnarly by Mickie B. Ashling finished 6/2/2019

✔7. Queen’s Day: New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June. New Zealand is a constitutional Monarchy and Queen Elizabeth is the current head of state.
🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).
A Most Unusual Courtship by Nancy M. Griffis finished 6/1/2019

✔8. Western Australia Day: Western Australia Day, formerly known as Foundation Day, is celebrated on the First Monday in June, it commemorates the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829, which opened western Australia to British settlement.
🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.
Shrewd Angel by Anyta Sunday finished 6/17/2019

✔9. Father’s Day: In the US Father’s Day is celebrated on June 16th this year. Father’s Day began being celebrated in the US in the 20th century it is meant to honor fathers and male parenting.
🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).
Wilde Love by Lucy Lennox finished 6/2/2019

✔10. Reader's Choice: 🌞Read any book of your choice.
Devil Take Me by various authors finished 6/13/2019

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June Monthly Challenge DONE!

1. 'J' is for June: 🌞Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Elsa Jade - Alpha Star June 12

2. Bird of the Month - Dove
🌞Read a book where someone works through a difficult time to find peace.
Wild Wicked Scot June 15

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names.
Seven Nights in a Rogue's Bed June 20

4. Graduation!
🌞Read a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
The Wife Pact: Emerson June 2

5. National Black Bear Day
🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter
Shift June 4

6. First Day of Summer
🌞Read a book set in summer OR features a vacation
Worth the Fall June 25

7. Queen’s Day
🌞Read a book featuring royalty
Fantastical June 22

8. Western Australia Day
🌞Read a historical romance
While the Duke Was Sleeping June 11

9. Father’s Day
🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book
The Wife Legacy: Huxley June 3

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

June 2019 Monthly Challenge
10/10 Complete - DONE!!

✔ 1. 'J' is for June: His to Claim by Brenda Jackson
📖 June 17th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✔ 2. Bird of the Month - Dove: A Virgin River Christmas by Robyn Carr
🎧 June 23rd, 2019 - ⭐⭐

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge: Only His by Susan Mallery
🎧 June 18th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✔ 4. Graduation!: Finding Dandelion by Lex Martin
🎧 June 6th, 2019 - ⭐⭐1/2

✔ 5. National Black Bear Day: A Creed In Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller
🎧 June 9th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2

✔ 6. June 21st - First Day of Summer: Unleashed by Diana Palmer
📖 June 30th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐

✔ 7. Queen’s Day: Cowboy to the Core by Maisey Yates
🎧 June 30th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✔ 8. Western Australia Day: The Duke Next Door by Celeste Bradley
🎧 June 16th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✔ 9. Father’s Day: Wyoming Cowboy Sniper by Nicole Helm
📖 June 14th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Sweet Summer Sunset by Delores Fossen
📖 June 27th, 2019 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2

I'm in

June Monthly Challenge

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

Book Read: Someone to Love
Author: Jude Deveraux
Date Read: 6/10
Rating: 5 stars
How it Fits: Jude starts with J.

2. Bird of the Month - Dove:
🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.

Book Read: The Sweetest Thing
Author: Jill Shalvis
Date Read: 6/1
How it Fits: Tara is a mother


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery
Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell

🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.
Book Read: Rainshadow Road
Author: Lisa Kleypas
Date Read: 6/2
Rate: 4 stars
How it Fits: Lisa Kleypas lives in Washington and the book takes place in Washington.

4. Graduation!: It’s the time of year for graduations in the U.S. Graduations are a rite of passage, whether from college, high school, or Kindergarten.
🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.

Book Read: Second Grave on the Left
Author: Darynda Jones
Date Read: 6/6
Rating: 4 stars
How it Fits: Cookie's daughter Amber is 12 years old

5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): National Black Bear Day celebrates America’s black bears with the hope of educating people about the bears and dispelling myths.
🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
Book Read: First Grave on the Right
Author: Darynda Jones
Date Read: 6/6
Rating: 4 stars
How it fits: Reyes shifts from human form to spiritual form of smoke and shadows

6. First Day of Summer: June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer is often a time for travel and relaxation and brings to mind sunny days, beaches, and hammocks.
🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.
Book Read: A SEAL's Kiss
Author: Tawny Weber
Date Read 6/16
Rating: 4 stars
How it Fits: This is the perfect light, easy reading romance for the beach. Plus it takes place in the summer and Aiden is on a month's leave/vacation from the Navy. Fits all the way around.

7. Queen’s Day: New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June. New Zealand is a constitutional Monarchy and Queen Elizabeth is the current head of state.
🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).

Book Read: The Selection Stories: The Prince & The Guard
Author: Kiera Cass
Date Read: 6/14
Rating: 3 stars
How it Fits: Takes place in the palace where the Prince must choose his wife from the 35 girls presented to him.

8.
🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.

Book Read: Flyaway
Author: Lucy Christopher
Date Read 6/7
Rating: 5 stars
How it Fits: Author lives in Australia and I assume the story takes place in Australia although it does not say.



9. Father’s Day:
🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).

Book Read: Sunrise
Author: Karen Kingsbury
Date Read: 6/15
Rating: 2 stars
How it Fits: Jim is a father of 6 and is an MC of this two family story.

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

Book Read: The Simple Wild
Author: K A Tucker
Date Read: 6/18
Rating: 5 stars
How it Fit: Read because I wanted to

I'm in!

7/10


🌞1. Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
The Night Before 6/14/19

🌞 2. Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.
Sharp Objects 6/19/19

3.Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names. You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.
Bet Me

🌞 4. Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
Bridge to Terabithia 6/24/19

🌞 5. Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
Little House in the Big Woods 6/24/19

🌞 6. Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.
The Help 6/7/19

🌞 7. Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).
The Selection 6/20/19

8. Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.
The Secret

9. Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

🌞 10. Read any book of your choice.
The Wind in the Willows 6/4/19

June Monthly Challenge
Read: 9/10

1. 'J' is for June: Read a book whose author's last name starts with 'J'.
Jackson, Brenda - His to Claim 6-6-19

2. Bird of the Month: Read a book where someone works through a difficult time to find peace.
Cooper's Charm - Lori Foster 6-25-19

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery AND Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell. Read one book written by Susan Mallery.
Susan Mallery - Evening Stars 6-8-19

4. Graduation!: Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
Cocky Mother's Day - Faleena Hopkins 6-22-19

5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.


6. First Day of Summer: Read a book perfect for the beach .
His Favorite Temptation - Brenda Jackson 6-28-19

7. Queen’s Day: Read a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story.
Zone Blitz - Daphne Loveling 6-14-19

8. Western Australia Day: Read a historical romance.
An English Bride In Scotland - Lynsay Sands 6-17-19

9. Father’s Day: Read a book with an MC who is a father.
Di Marcello's Secret Son - Rachael Thomas 6-5-19

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Cowboy Next Door - R.C. Ryan 6-2-19

June Monthly Challenge
June 2019

My June Monthly Challenge (msg 42)

10 of 10 Completed



✔1. 'J' is for June ~ Read a book that starts with 'J'
🔹Joy Ride ~ Lauren Blakely ~ 06.12 ★★★★

✔2. Bird of the Month: Dove ~ Read a book where someone works through a difficult time to find peace
🔹Rocco and Mandy ~ Elaine Levine ~ 06.26 ★★★★

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Susan Mallery and Anna Campbell ~ Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book
🔹Crossed Bones ~ Carolyn Haines ~ 06.20 ★★★★

✔4. Graduation! ~ Read where one of the MCs has a school age child
🔹Sweet Tea and Sympathy ~ Molly Harper ~ 06.25 ★★★★

✔5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June) ~ Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter
🔹Big Bad Beast ~ Shelly Laurenston ~ 06.30 ★★★★

✔6. First Day of Summer ~ Read a book that features a vacation
🔹Honeymoon for One ~ Beth Orsoff ~ 06.11 ★★★

✔7. Queen’s Day ~ Read a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story
🔹Cowboy Jackpot: St. Patrick's Day ~ Randi Alexander ~ 06.25 ★★

✔8. Western Australia Day ~ Read a historical romance
🔹On the Way to the Wedding ~ Julia Quinn ~ 06.05 ★★★★

✔9. Father’s Day ~ Read a book with an MC who is a father
🔹Kiss Me, Dancer ~ Alicia Street ~ 06.10 ★★★★

✔10. Reader's Choice ~ Read any book of your choice
🔹The Darkest Captive ~ Gena Showalter ~ 06.03 ★★★★r

My spot

10/10

1. J - J.C. Long - Mai Tais and Murder - Jun15 - 5*
2.Someone in the military returning home - Model Citizen - Jun20 - 5*
3. humorous - Daniel & Erik’s Super Fab Ultimate Wedding Checklist - Jun19 - 5*
4. YA /NA - Two Boys Kissing - Jun3 - 5*
5. Bear Shifter - Loaded for Bear - Jun1 - 3*
6. Vacation - September's Tide - Jul25 - 4*
7. set in New Zealand - Ollie Always - Jun22 - 5*
8. Australia - Imago - Jun12 - 5*
9. MC who is a father - A Family of His Own - Jun11 - 3*
10. Reader's choice - Despite the Odds - Jun7 - 5*

June Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10

1. 'J' is for June: 🌞Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Justice Mission by Lynette Eason 6/15

2. Bird of the Month - Dove: The Dove represents peace of the deepest kind. It soothes and quiets our worried or troubled thoughts, enabling us to find renewal in the silence of the mind. The dove's roles as spirit messenger, maternal symbol and liaison impart an inner peace that helps us to go about our lives calmly and with purpose.
🌞Read a book where someone makes a spiritual journey OR someone works through a difficult time to find peace OR features someone in the military returning home OR a book with an MC who is a mother.
The Bride Test by Helen Hoang 6/5

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery
Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell
🌞Read one book written by Susan Mallery or Anna Campbell, or any author with either of their first or last names.
The Summer of Sunshine and Margot by Susan Mallery 6/19

🌞You may also read a book set in Washington, or by an author who is from Washington. You can also read a book with an animal on the cover or in the book, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or is humorous.

4. Graduation!: It’s the time of year for graduations in the U.S. Graduations are a rite of passage, whether from college, high school, or Kindergarten.
🌞Read a book that includes a rite of passage or a graduation OR a YA or NA book OR a coming of age story OR a book where one of the MCs has a school age child or children.
Beautiful Mistake by Vi Keeland 6/3

5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): National Black Bear Day celebrates America’s black bears with the hope of educating people about the bears and dispelling myths.
🌞Read a book with a bear shifter or other shifter OR with an outdoor setting or features nature on the cover.
The Pirate's Tempting Stowaway by Erica Ridley 6/4

6. First Day of Summer: June 21st marks the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer is often a time for travel and relaxation and brings to mind sunny days, beaches, and hammocks.
🌞Read a book perfect for the beach OR set in summer OR features a vacation (no matter what time of year) or travel.
The Lemon Sisters by Jill Shalvis 6/29

7. Queen’s Day: New Zealanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday on the first Monday in June. New Zealand is a constitutional Monarchy and Queen Elizabeth is the current head of state.
🌞Read a book featuring royalty OR set in New Zealand OR has a character named Elizabeth OR a book with outdoor sports featured somehow in the story (the long weekend marks the opening of ski season in New Zealand).
The Fearless Groom by Cami Checketts 6/14

8. Western Australia Day: Western Australia Day, formerly known as Foundation Day, is celebrated on the First Monday in June, it commemorates the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829, which opened western Australia to British settlement.
🌞Read a book set in Australia or with an Australian character or author OR a historical romance OR has the numbers 18 or 29 in the page count.
Arriving from Arkansas by Elisa Keyston 6/4

9. Father’s Day: In the US Father’s Day is celebrated on June 16th this year. Father’s Day began being celebrated in the US in the 20th century it is meant to honor fathers and male parenting.
🌞Read a book with an MC who is a father or becomes one in the book OR a book published in the 20th century OR a book featuring bondage (since ties are a clichéd Father’s Day gift).
Bright Side by Kim Holden 6/8

10. Reader's Choice: 🌞Read any book of your choice.
Seduce Me, Cowboy by Maisey Yates 6/7

I'm in for six this month.

I'm in

June Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed
Finished!

1. 'J' is for June: 🌞 Completed 6/4/2019🌟🌟🌟🌟

2. Bird of the Month - Dove:🌞 Completed 6/8/2019🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:🌞Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery Completed 6/19/2019🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

4. Graduation!:🌞 Completed 6/11/2019🌟🌟🌟🌟

5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June):🌞 Completed 6/15/2019🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

6. First Day of Summer:🌞 Completed 6/28/2019🌟🌟🌟🌟

7. Queen’s Day:🌞 Completed 6/29/2019🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

8. Western Australia Day:🌞 Completed 6/12/2019🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

9. Father’s Day:🌞 Completed 6/20/2019🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

10. Reader's Choice: 🌞 Completed 6/28/2019🌟🌟🌟🌟

June Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✔️1. 'J' is for June: 🌞Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

Yours for the Night by Jasmine Haynes - 06/06/2019

✔️2. Bird of the Month - Dove: 🌞Read a book where someone works through a difficult time

Just the Thing by Marie Harte - 07/06/2019

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Queen of Romance - Susan Mallery - Princess of Romance - Anna Campbell🌞Read a book shelved as Contemporary Romance

One Night with the Billionaire by Sarah Ballance - 01/06/2019

✔️4. Graduation!: 🌞Read a book that includes a graduation

#Rev by Cambria Hebert - 03/06/2019

✔️5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): 🌞Read a book with a bear shifter

His to Protect by Elena Aitken - 09/06/2019

✔️6. First Day of Summer: 🌞Read a book perfect for the beach

Blurring the Lines by Marisa Cleveland - 04/06/2019

✔️7. Queen’s Day:🌞Read a book featuring royalty

Bedmates by Nichole Chase - 21/06/2019

✔️8. Western Australia Day: 🌞Read a book set in Australia

The Colonel's Daughter by Amy Andrews - 01/06/2019

✔️9. Father’s Day: 🌞Read a book with an MC who becomes a father in the book

Somebody's Lover by Jasmine Haynes - 08/06/2019

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

Her Sworn Enemy by Theresa Meyers - 05/06/2019

June Monthly Challenge 🌞🌞🌞
1 June to 30 June, 2019

Read: 4/10

1. 'J' is for June: The Black Lily by Juliette Cross

2. Bird of the Month - Dove: Kill Without Mercy by Alexandra Ivy

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Her Christmas Earl by Anna Campbell (16/6/2019) 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

4. Graduation!: Boyfriend Bargain by Ilsa Madden-Mills (15/6/2019) 🌞🌞🌞🌞

5. National Black Bear Day (first Saturday in June): Hunted by a Jaguar by Felicity Heaton

6. First Day of Summer: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah

7. Queen’s Day: Beauty and the Running Back by Colleen Masters

8. Western Australia Day: Changing the Game by Jaci Burton

9. Father’s Day: King of Wall Street by Louise Bay (22/6/2019) 🌞🌞🌞🌞

10. Reader's Choice: Kane by L.A. Casey (13/6/2019) 🌞🌞🌞

6/10 done

1. Big Girl Panties FINISHED 6/18/2019⭐⭐⭐
2. The Peacock Emporium FINISHED 6/1/2019 ⭐⭐⭐
3. A Scoundrel by Moonlight STARTED
4. The One FINISHED 6/11/2019⭐⭐⭐⭐
5. Moon Called FINISHED 6/10/2019⭐⭐
6.The Perfect Couple STARTED
7. The Thorn Birds
8. Wicked Intentions FINISHED 6/1/2019 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
9. Call Me Sir
10. Star-Crossed FINISHED 6/2/2019 ⭐⭐

If under the FAC, if we use the Washington part for the author. Do they have to be from Washington or can they currently live in Washington?

Mamacita wants a Bedtime Story wrote: "If under the FAC, if we use the Washington part for the author. Do they have to be from Washington or can they currently live in Washington?"

Either is fine!