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2014 December Monthly Challenge

This thread is for the participants to post their list and update their progress. The suggestions thread is located here.

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

2. Member of the Month - MountainKat: MountainKat has been a member of the RRRC since January 2011. Here is the link to MountainKat's shelves - MountainKat's shelves.
Please read a book from any of MountainKat's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in January of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Anne Stuart: Read abook written by Anne Stuart or any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Anne -
* Anne Stuart lives in Vermont.
* She published her first novel in 1974.
* She also writes under the pseudonym of Kristina Douglas.
* Anne was the recipient of the Romance Writers of America's Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996.

You may also read a book set in Vermont, or an author who is from Vermont. You can also read any book published in 1974. You can also read a book by Kristina Douglas or read a book by an author who has the same first or last name as Kristina Douglas. You can also read a book by any author that has been the recipient of the Romance Writers of America's Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

4. Nobel Prizes Awarded (Dec. 10th) - The Nobel Prizes are awarded annually on the anniversary of Alfred Noble's death in recognition of cultural and/or scientific advances. Alfred Noble, an inventor among many other things willed his fortune to be used posthumously to institute the Nobel Prizes. Read a book with a genius character or inventor OR Read a book with an author's first or last name that matches a Nobel Prize winner. All Nobel Prizes Winners
Ex. John O'Keefe is one of the winners of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2014. I will read Can't Buy Me Love by Molly O'Keefe.

5. Summer Solstice (Dec. 21st) - It is the first day of Summer in the Southern Hemisphere. Read a book that is set in a country that falls in the Southern Hemisphere OR a book that has sand and/or the sun on the cover. Hemisphere Map

6. Winter Solstice (Dec. 21st) - It is the first day of Winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a book that is set in a country that falls in the Northern Hemisphere OR a book that has snow on the cover. Hemisphere Map

7. Christmas (Dec. 25) - Read a book that has Christmas, Noel, Xmas, Yule, or Yuletide in the title OR read a book that has a tree, Santa, hat, lights, ornaments, candy or gingerbread man cookies on the cover.

8. Boxing Day (Dec. 26) - Historically, a European tradition when servants and tradesmen would receive gift boxes from their employers. Read a historical romance OR a book with gift/present on the cover.

9. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31st) - As we end year 2014 and get ready to start a new year with new resolutions. Read a book that is last published book in the series OR read the 1st book in the series.

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

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I'm in.

I'm in for all 10 - I hope!!

I'm in for 10.

2014 December Monthly Challenge
12/1/14 ~ 12/31/14
0/?? read



1.'D' is for December: Dark Horse / The Darkest Touch
2. Member of the Month - MountainKat:
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Anne Stuart:
4. Nobel Prizes Awarded (Dec. 10th):
5. Summer Solstice (Dec. 21st):
6. Winter Solstice (Dec. 21st):
7. Christmas (Dec. 25):
8. Boxing Day (Dec. 26):
9. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31st): Blackbirds
10. Reader's Choice: Lothaire

I am in for 6 so far!

2014 December Monthly Challenge

0/6 Completed-Updated 11/20/14

1. Broken Open by Lauren Dane

5. It's in His Kiss

6. Secrets of a Viscount

8. His Jilted Bride

9. Darkness Awakened

10. Private Property

2014 December Monthly Challenge


0/10 Completed

01. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
Devil's Gate by Thea Harrison
OR
A Time-Travel Christmas by Megan Daniel
OR
Dragon Warrior by Janet Chapman
02. Member of the Month ~ MountainKat: MountainKat has been a member of the RRRC since January 2011. Please read a book from any of MountainKat's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in January of any year.
Completely Smitten (Hometown Heartbreakers, #9) by Susan Mallery
OR
Snowbound with the CEO by Shannon Stacey
OR
Merry and Bright by Jill Shalvis
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Anne Stuart: Read a book written by Anne Stuart or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book set in Vermont, or an author who is from Vermont. You can also read a book by any author that has been the recipient of the Romance Writers of America's Lifetime Achievement Award Winners.
Sleigh Bells in the Snow by Sarah Morgan
OR
The Man from Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller
04. Nobel Prizes Awarded (Dec. 10): Read a book with a genius character or inventor OR Read a book with an author's first or last name that matches a Nobel Prize winner. Ex. John O'Keefe is one of the winners of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2014. I will read Can't Buy Me Love by Molly O'Keefe.
Stranger by Zoe Archer
05. Summer Solstice (Dec. 21): It is the first day of Summer in the Southern Hemisphere. Read a book that is set in a country that falls in the Southern Hemisphere OR a book that has sand and/or the sun on the cover.
Sea of Love by Susan Donovan
OR
Just For You by Rosalind James
06. Winter Solstice (Dec. 21): It is the first day of Winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a book that is set in a country that falls in the Northern Hemisphere OR a book that has snow on the cover.
Turn Up the Heat by Kimberly Kincaid
OR
Shield of Winter by Nalini Singh
07. Christmas (Dec. 25): Read a book that has Christmas, Noel, Xmas, Yule, or Yuletide in the title OR read a book that has a tree, Santa, hat, lights, ornaments, candy or gingerbread man cookies on the cover.
The Christmas Bouquet by Sherryl Woods
OR
Yours for Christmas by Susan Mallery
08. Boxing Day (Dec. 26): Historically, a European tradition when servants and tradesmen would receive gift boxes from their employers. Read a historical romance OR a book with gift/present on the cover.

09. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31): As we end year 2014 and get ready to start a new year with new resolutions. Read a book that is last published book in the series OR read the 1st book in the series.
Shadow Fires by Catherine Spangler
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.


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I'm in! :)

Romance Readers Reading Challenges - 2014 December Monthly Challenge 0/10 read

1.'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'. Dead Man and the Restless Spirits

2. Member of the Month - MountainKat: MountainKat has been a member of the RRRC since January 2011. Here is the link to MountainKat's shelves - MountainKat's shelves.
Please read a book from any of MountainKat's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in January of any year. Symphony in Blue

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Anne Stuart : Read a book written by Anne Stuart or any author with her first or last name .

Fun Facts about Anne -
* Anne Stuart lives in Vermont.
* She published her first novel in 1974.
* She also writes under the pseudonym of Kristina Douglas.
* Anne was the recipient of the Romance Writers of America's Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996.

You may also read a book set in Vermont, or an author who is from Vermont. You can also read any book published in 1974. You can also read a book by Kristina Douglas or read a book by an author who has the same first or last name as Kristina Douglas. You can also read a book by any author that has been the recipient of the Romance Writers of America's Lifetime Achievement Award Winners Too Stupid to Live

4. Nobel Prizes Awarded (Dec. 10th) - The Nobel Prizes are awarded annually on the anniversary of Alfred Noble's death in recognition of cultural and/or scientific advances. Alfred Noble, an inventor among many other things willed his fortune to be used posthumously to institute the Nobel Prizes. Read a book with a genius character or inventor OR Read a book with an author's first or last name that matches a Nobel Prize winner . All Nobel Prizes Winners
Ex. John O'Keefe is one of the winners of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2014. I will read Can't Buy Me Love by Molly O'Keefe. The Festivus Miracle

5. Summer Solstice (Dec. 21st) - It is the first day of Summer in the Southern Hemisphere. Read a book that is set in a country that falls in the Southern Hemisphere OR a book that has sand and/or the sun on the cover . Hemisphere Map Island House

6. Winter Solstice (Dec. 21st) - It is the first day of Winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a book that is set in a country that falls in the Northern Hemisphere OR a book that has snow on the cover . Hemisphere Map The Perfect Place

7. Christmas (Dec. 25) - Read a book that has Christmas , Noel, Xmas, Yule, or Yuletide in the title OR read a book that has a tree , Santa, hat, lights, ornaments , candy or gingerbread man cookies on the cover . The Match Before Christmas

8. Boxing Day (Dec. 26) - Historically, a European tradition when servants and tradesmen would receive gift boxes from their employers. Read a historical romance OR a book with gift/present on the cover . Unwrapping Hank

9. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31st) - As we end year 2014 and get ready to start a new year with new resolutions. Read a book that is last published book in the series OR read the 1st book in the series . Beauty And The Bookworm

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

I'm in

Read 10/10

1.'D' is for December: Billie Jean 12/5 ★★★
2. Member of the Month - MountainKat: 2011. Ermine & Bougainvillea 12/14 ★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) -set in Vermont Pink Lace and Stolen Hearts 12/12 ★★★★
4. Nobel Prizes Awarded Chemistry 1978 Peter D Mitchell Bad Behavior 12/17 ★★★
5. Summer Solstice (Dec. 21st) - Safe in His Arms 12/1 ★★★★★
6. Winter Solstice (Dec. 21st) - Nothing Serious 12/6 ★★★
7. Christmas (Dec. 25) - Unwrapping Hank 12/12 ★★★★
8. Boxing Day (Dec. 26) - The Gentleman and the Rogue 12/27 ★★★★
9. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31st) - Candy Man 12/13 ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. (Watch Me) Break You 12/18 ★★★

2014 December Monthly Challenge
10/10 complete

1.'D' is for December: Sacrificed: Heart Beyond the Spires by Bey Deckard Dec 19 ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month - MountainKat: January Dead Man and the Lustful Spirit Dec 1 ★★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Anne Stuart: Billionaire with Benefits by Anne Tenino Dec 14 ★★★★
4. Nobel Prizes Awarded (Dec. 10th): Red Rose (Blood) by Michael Kudo Dec 15 ★★★★★
5. Summer Solstice (Dec. 21st): Snowcroft Lost Dec 3 ★★★
6. Winter Solstice (Dec. 21st): Rack & Ruin Dec 15 ★★★★★
7. Christmas (Dec. 25): Holiday Hootenanny Dec 7 ★★★
8. Boxing Day (Dec. 26): Buck Baxter, Love Detective Dec 4 ★★★
9. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31st): Dead Man and the Army of Frogs Dec 1 ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: New Beginnings Dec 2 ★★★

All done 12/26

1.'D' is for December: The Duke and I, Julia Quinn ★★★★ 12/15
2. Member of the Month - MountainKat: An On Dublin Street Christmas Samantha Young ★★★★★ 12/20
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Dream Man, Linda Howard (Lifetime Achievement Award Winner) ★★★★ 12/24
4. Nobel Prizes Awarded (Dec. 10th) – Hope Burns, Jaci Burton (Burton Richter-NP Physics, 1976) ★★★★ 12/26
5. Summer Solstice (Dec. 21st) – Without a Trace, Nora Roberts ★★★★ 12/7
6. Winter Solstice (Dec. 21st) – Walking Disaster, Jamie McGuire ★★★★★ 12/4
7. Christmas (Dec. 25) – The Autobiography of Santa Claus, Jeff Guinn ★★★ 12/5
8. Boxing Day (Dec. 26) – No Good Duke Goes Unpunished, Sarah MacLean ★★★★ 12/3
9. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31st) – This Man Confessed, Jodi Ellen Malpas ★★★★★ 12/11
10. Reader's Choice: Blood Magick, Nora Roberts ★★★★★ 12/17

In for all 10 :)

10/10 DONE

1.'D' is for December: book that starts with 'D' Death al Dente 12/2 ★★
2. Member of the Month - January of any year Jan 07, 2014 Robert B. Parker's Bull River 12/15 ★★
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Anne Stuart: written by Anne Stuart Black Ice 12/25 ★★★★★
4. Nobel Prizes Awarded (Dec. 10th) - with a genius character "Brilliant chemist Maggie Bell" Merry and Bright 12/4 ★★★
5. Summer Solstice sand and sun on the cover. Death With All the Trimmings: A Key West Food Critic Mystery 12/24 ★★★
6. Winter Solstice (Dec. 21st) - has snow on the cover. The Spy Who Came For Christmas12/6 ★★★★★
7. Christmas (Dec. 25) - Christmas in the title Candlelight Christmas (Lakeshore Chronicles #10) by Susan Wiggs 12/5 ★★★
8. Boxing Day (Dec. 26) - Read a historical romance Star Cursed 12/8 ★★★★★
9. New Year's Eve 1st book in the series. The Long Quiche Goodbye 12/1 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. The Inquisitor's Key 12/3 ★★★★
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RRRC December Monthly Challenge

Completed: 9/10

1.'D' is for December: Dorothy Must Die - finished 12/20

2. Member of the Month - MountainKat/January/2011: The Student Prince - finished 12/4

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Anne Stuart:

4. Nobel Prizes Awarded: The Darkest Minds - finished 12/11

5. Summer Solstice: Hunted - finished 12/28

6. Winter Solstice: Magic Breaks - finished 12/2

7. Christmas: Training Season - finished 12/1

8. Boxing Day: All In with the Duke - finished 12/17

9. New Year's Eve: Angelfall - finished 12/23

10. Reader's Choice: Touch & Geaux - finished 12/30

2014 December Monthly Challenge
08/10 Read

1.'D' is for December: The Darkest Touch Gena Showalter 12/06
2. Member of the Month - MountainKat: All She Wants For Christmas Jaci Burton 12/23
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Anne Stuart: Read abook written by Anne Stuart or any author with her first or last name.
4. Nobel Prizes Awarded (Dec. 10th): Burton Ritcher 1976 Physics A Rare Gift Jaci Burton 12/24
5. Summer Solstice (Dec. 21st): It is the first day of Summer in the Southern Hemisphere. Read a book that is set in a country that falls in the Southern Hemisphere OR a book that has sand and/or the sun on the cover. Hemisphere Map
6. Winter Solstice (Dec. 21st): Second Chances at Last Kimber Swan 12/01
7. Christmas (Dec. 25): Cowboy, It's Cold Outside Katherine Garbera 12/21
8. Boxing Day (Dec. 26): The Duke's Guide to Correct Behavior Megan Frampton 12/11
9. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31st) Darkfever Karen Marie Moning 12/04
10. Reader's Choice: Zip, Zero, Zilch Tammy Falkner 12/06

Love when new challenges are posted. I am definitely in!


1.'D' is for December:

2. Member of the Month - MountainKatshelves.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Anne Stuart ... Linda Howard is 2005 Winner

4. Nobel Prizes Awarded (Dec. 10th)

5. Summer Solstice (Dec. 21st): It is the first day of Summer in the Southern Hemisphere. Read a book that is set in a country that falls in the Southern Hemisphere OR a book that has sand and/or the sun on the cover. Hemisphere Map
6. Winter Solstice (Dec. 21st): It is the first day of Winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a book that is set in a country that falls in the Northern Hemisphere OR a book that has snow on the cover. Hemisphere Map
7. Christmas (Dec. 25): Read a book that has Christmas, Noel, Xmas, Yule, or Yuletide in the title OR read a book that has a tree, Santa, hat, lights, ornaments, candy or gingerbread man cookies on the cover.
8. Boxing Day (Dec. 26): Read a historical romance OR a book with gift/present on the cover.

9. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31st) As we end year 2014 and get ready to start a new year with new resolutions. Read a book that is last published book in the series OR read the 1st book in the series.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

RRRC Monthly
December 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014


☑ December - 10/10

1. "D" is for December - Dorothy Must Die (12/15) ★★½
2. Member of the Month - The Art of Breathing (12/21) ★★★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge - Black Ice (12/20) ★★★
4. Nobel Prizes Awarded - Holding Out for a Fairy Tale (12/5) ★★★★★
5. Summer Solstice - Texas Pride (12/3) ★★★★½
6. Winter Solstice - London Calling (12/26) ★★
7. Christmas - Christmas Kitsch (12/12) ★★★½
8. Boxing Day - Christmas With My Grinch (12/28) ★½
9. New Year's Day - Tough Love (12/2) ★★★★★
10. Choice - Elements of Retrofit (12/20) ★★★★

Count me in!

9/9 ~~ finished Dec 28th



Read a book that starts with 'D'
Dandy's Little Girl by Ari McKay ~~ Read 12/27/14 ~ 3★
Read a book published in January of any year
Human Rights by S.L. Armstrong ~~ Read 12/03/14 ~ 3★
Read abook written by Anne Stuart or any author with her first or last name.
Billionaire with Benefits by Anne Tenino ~~ Read 12/09/14 ~ 3.5★
Read a book that has the sun on the cover.
The Blinding Light by Renae Kaye ~~ Read 12/14/14 ~ 4★
Read a book that has snow on the cover.
Sleigh Ride by Heidi Cullinan ~~ Read 12/20/14 ~ 4★
Read a book that has lights, ornaments on the cover.
Unwrapping Hank by Eli Easton ~~ Read 12/22/14 ~ 4★
Read a historical romance.
Sharp Love by Ava March ~~ Read 12/07/14 ~ 4★
Read a book that is last published book in the series.
A Working Man by Sandrine Gasq-Dion ~~ Read 12/28/14 ~ 3.5★
Reader's Choice:
His True Home by Trina Solet ~~ Read 12/11/14 ~ 4★

I'm in for all 10!

RRRC - Monthly Challenge: December

0/10 read

1.'D' is for December: In This Moment by Autumn Doughton
or
Damaged But Not Broken by W.H. Vega
2. Member of the Month - MountainKat: Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Anne Stuart: The Collector by Nora Roberts
4. Nobel Prizes Awarded (Dec. 10th): Alpha Turned by K.B. Alan
5. Summer Solstice (Dec. 21st): Henry by Andria Large
6. Winter Solstice (Dec. 21st): Quinn by Andria Large
7. Christmas (Dec. 25): Breath on Embers by Anne Calhoun
8. Boxing Day (Dec. 26): City of Gold by L.J. LaBarthe
9. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31st): Keep Me Still by Caisey Quinn
10. Reader's Choice: Sebastian by Andria Large

I'm in for 10!

2014 December Monthly Challenge

3 of 10 read

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

2. Member of the Month - Please read a book from any of MountainKat's shelves
The Girl Who Chased the Moon 12/5****

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Anne Stuart: Read abook written by Anne Stuart or any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Anne -
* Anne Stuart lives in Vermont.
* She published her first novel in 1974.
* She also writes under the pseudonym of Kristina Douglas.
* Anne was the recipient of the Romance Writers of America's Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996.

You may also read a book set in Vermont, or an author who is from Vermont. You can also read any book published in 1974. You can also read a book by Kristina Douglas or read a book by an author who has the same first or last name as Kristina Douglas. You can also read a book by any author that has been the recipient of the Romance Writers of America's Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

4. Nobel Prizes Awarded (Dec. 10th) - The Nobel Prizes are awarded annually on the anniversary of Alfred Noble's death in recognition of cultural and/or scientific advances. Alfred Noble, an inventor among many other things willed his fortune to be used posthumously to institute the Nobel Prizes. Read a book with a genius character or inventor OR Read a book with an author's first or last name that matches a Nobel Prize winner. All Nobel Prizes Winners
Ex. John O'Keefe is one of the winners of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2014. I will read Can't Buy Me Love by Molly O'Keefe.

5. Summer Solstice (Dec. 21st) - It is the first day of Summer in the Southern Hemisphere. Read a book that is set in a country that falls in the Southern Hemisphere OR a book that has sand and/or the sun on the cover. Hemisphere Map

6. Winter Solstice (Dec. 21st) - Read a book that is set in a country that falls in the Northern Hemisphere
Heaven Around The Corner (set in Norway) 12/29***

7. Christmas (Dec. 25) - Read a book that has Christmas, Noel, Xmas, Yule, or Yuletide in the title OR read a book that has a tree, Santa, hat, lights, ornaments, candy or gingerbread man cookies on the cover.

8. Boxing Day (Dec. 26) - Historically, a European tradition when servants and tradesmen would receive gift boxes from their employers. Read a historical romance OR a book with gift/present on the cover.

9. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31st) - As we end year 2014 and get ready to start a new year with new resolutions. Read a book that is last published book in the series OR read the 1st book in the series.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Mudhouse Sabbath 12/17****

I'm in

I'm in! Not sure how many I can knock out, but I always shoot for all categories! :)

I'm in!

Completed 6/10


✔Starts with D - The Innocent by David Baldacci 12/12

✔Mountain Kat's Books - MidnightVengeance 12/08

✔Featured Author: Anne Stuart Black Ice 12/09

Nobel Prize

Summer Solstice

Winter Solstice

Christmas

✔Boxing Day - By Winter's Light 12/06

✔ New Years Eve - Archer's Voice12/09 MC comes home on New Years Eve.

✔Readers Choice - Edge of Eternity 12/07

Signs Ups updated through message 29. Welcome!

Read: 8/8

2. Member of the Month - MountainKat:The Trouble With Elves 12.9 ★★★★☆

4. Nobel Prizes Awarded (Dec. 10th): Blame It on the Mistletoe 12.1 ★★★★★

5. Summer Solstice (Dec. 21st): Favorite Son 12.9 ★★★☆☆

6. Winter Solstice (Dec. 21st):Catch Me When I Fall 12.1 ★★★★☆

7. Christmas (Dec. 25): The Winter Courtship Rituals of Fur-Bearing Critters 12.5 ★★★☆☆

8. Boxing Day (Dec. 26): Unwrapping Hank 12.9 ★★★★☆

9. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31st): This Other Country 12.4 ★★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Cold Feet 12.9 ★★★☆☆

2014 December Monthly Challenge

1.'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'. The Devil Wears Plaid, teresa medeiros

2. Member of the Month - MountainKat MountainKat has been a member of the RRRC since January 2011. Here is the link to MountainKat's shelves - MountainKat's shelves.
Please read a book from any of MountainKat's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in January of any year. Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover, sarah maclean

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Anne Stuart: Read abook written by Anne Stuart or any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Anne -
* Anne Stuart lives in Vermont.
* She published her first novel in 1974.
* She also writes under the pseudonym of Kristina Douglas.
* Anne was the recipient of the Romance Writers of America's Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996.

You may also read a book set in Vermont,/u>, or an author who is from Vermont. You can also read any book published in 1974. You can also read a book by Kristina Douglas or read a book by an author who has the same first or last name as Kristina Douglas. You can also read a book by any author that has been the recipient of the Romance Writers of America's Lifetime Achievement Award Winners Laced with Magic, barbara bretton

4. Nobel Prizes Awarded (Dec. 10th) - The Nobel Prizes are awarded annually on the anniversary of Alfred Noble's death in recognition of cultural and/or scientific advances. Alfred Noble, an inventor among many other things willed his fortune to be used posthumously to institute the Nobel Prizes. Read a book with a genius character or inventor OR Read a book with an author's first or last name that matches a Nobel Prize winner. All Nobel Prizes Winners
Ex. John O'Keefe is one of the winners of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2014. I will read Can't Buy Me Love by Molly O'Keefe. A Lady Never Lies, juliana gray

5. Summer Solstice (Dec. 21st) - It is the first day of Summer in the Southern Hemisphere. Read a book that is set in a country that falls in the Southern Hemisphere OR a book that has sand and/or the sun on the cover. Hemisphere Map
Just This Once, rosalind james (New Zealand)

6. Winter Solstice (Dec. 21st) - It is the first day of Winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a book that is set in a country that falls in the Northern Hemisphere OR a book that has snow on the cover. Hemisphere Map The Rogue Hunter. lynsay sands (Canada)

7. Christmas (Dec. 25) - Read a book that has Christmas, Noel, Xmas, Yule, or Yuletide in the title OR read a book that has a tree, Santa, hat, lights, ornaments, candy or gingerbread man cookies on the cover. Christmas Bliss, mary kay andrews

8. Boxing Day (Dec. 26) - Historically, a European tradition when servants and tradesmen would receive gift boxes from their employers. Read a historical romance OR a book with gift/present on the cover. No Good Duke Goes Unpunished, sarah maclean

9. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31st) - As we end year 2014 and get ready to start a new year with new resolutions. Read a book that is last published book in the series OR read the 1st book in the series. Up From the Grave, jeaniene frost

10. Reader's Choice: Love Reborn, yvonne woon

I have 9 covered this month.


READ: 0/9

1.'D' is for December: Devil Without a Cause - Terri Garey

2. Member of the Month - MountainKat: Lie With Me - Stephanie Tyler

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC): Always Dakota - Debbie Macomber (2010 RWA winner)

4. Nobel Prizes Awarded (Dec. 10th) - (The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2013 - James E. Rothman)
Cross My Heart - James Patterson

5. Summer Solstice (Dec. 21st) - Read a book that is set in a country that falls in the Southern Hemisphere OR a book that has sand and/or the sun on the cover.

6. Winter Solstice (Dec. 21st) - Maiden Rock - Mary Logue (Wisconsin, USA)

7. Christmas (Dec. 25) - A Night Too Dark - Dana Stabenow (tree on cover)

8. Boxing Day (Dec. 26) - One Dance with a Duke - Tessa Dare (historical romance)

9. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31st) - Uncorked - Lois Greiman (last published, could be conclusion)

10. Reader's Choice: Taken by the Cowboy - Julianne MacLean

I'm in too :)

1.'D' is for December: Driving Mr Dead - Molly Harper
2. Member of the Month - MountainKat: Blood Games - Chloe Neill
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Anne Stuart: Rebel - Kristina Douglas
4. Nobel Prizes Awarded (Dec. 10th) – Thomas Mann (The Nobel Prize for Literature 1929): Anything, Anywhere, Anytime - Catherine Mann
5. Summer Solstice (Dec. 21st) - Shades of Gray - Maya Banks
6. Winter Solstice (Dec. 21st) - Joint Forces - Catherine Mann
7. Christmas (Dec. 25) - Light Me Up - Cherrie Lynn
8. Boxing Day (Dec. 26) - The Bride - Julie Garwood
9. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31st) - Bite Me - Shelley Laurenston
10. Reader's Choice: Explosive Alliance - Catherine Mann

2014 December Monthly Challenge
8/10

1.'D' is for December: Destroying Beauty by Celia Loren
2. Member of the Month - MountainKat: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Anne Stuart: All You Need is Love by Marie Force (Set in Vermont)
4. Nobel Prizes Awarded (Dec. 10th): The Geek Job by Eve Langlais
5. Summer Solstice (Dec. 21st): Henry by Andria Large (Sun on the cover)
6. Winter Solstice (Dec. 21st): Caged in Winter by Brighton Walsh (The snow is reflected in her sunglasses)
7. Christmas (Dec. 25): Sleeping with Santa by Debra Druzy
8. Boxing Day (Dec. 26): Truce: The Historic Neighbor from Hell by R.L. Mathewson
9. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31st): Shattered & Scarred by A.J. Downey
10. Reader's Choice: For Fallon by Soraya Naomi

2014 December Monthly Challenge

1.'D' is for December: black DUST mambo ---- Adian Phoenix
2. Member of the Month - MountainKat: Trouble in Mudbug ---- Jana DeLeon
3. Featured Author Challenge -- Charming ---- Elliott James
4. Nobel Prizes Awarded -- Talon ---- Julie Kagawa
5. Summer Solstice -- Vampire Shift ---- Tim O'Rourke
6. Winter Solstice -- How to Date a Dragon ---- Ashlyn Chase
7. Christmas -- Snow Falling on Bluegrass ---- Molly Harper
8. Boxing Day -- Crossed ---- Ally Condie
9. New Year's Eve -- Matched ---- Ally Condie
10. Reader's Choice: Moonshine ---- Rob Thurman

10/10

2014 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1 to December 31, 2014
Progress: 9 of 10
Updated: 12/30/14

1.'D' is for December: The Darkest Secret by Gena Showalter; Read 12/25/14

2. Member of the Month: Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb; Read 12/12/14

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC): Black Ice by Anne Stuart; Read 12/08/14

4. Nobel Prizes Awarded (Dec. 10th): Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian (Edgar Adrian - The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1932)

5. Summer Solstice (Dec. 21st): Breathe by Abbi Glines; Read 12/07/14

6. Winter Solstice (Dec. 21st): A Hellion in Her Bed by Sabrina Jeffries (England); Read 12/28/14

7. Christmas (Dec. 25): Once Upon a Winter's Eve by Tessa Dare (Christmas Ball); Read 12/08/14

8. Boxing Day (Dec. 26): Gentle Warrior by Julie Garwood; Read 12/15/14

9. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31st): Craving Constellations by Nicole Jacquelyn; Read 12/29/14

10. Reader's Choice: Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison; Re-read 12/02/14

5/8

1.'D' is for December: Down for the Count 12/1
2. Member of the Month - MountainKat: Rock Chick Reckoning 12/6
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Anne Stuart: The Devil's Waltz 12/13
4. Nobel Prizes Awarded (Dec. 10th) - SKIP
5. Summer Solstice (Dec. 21st) - Feeling Hot 12/10
6. Winter Solstice (Dec. 21st) - The Lady of the Rivers
7. Christmas (Dec. 25) - Merry Christmas, Baby 12/2
8. Boxing Day (Dec. 26) - What Happens At Christmas 12/2
9. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31st) -
10. Reader's Choice: March 12/4

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I'm in! I'll update my list soon.

I'm in for 6

1.'D' is for December:

2. Member of the Month

6. Winter Solstice (Dec. 21st) -

8. Boxing Day (Dec. 26)

9. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31st)

10. Reader's Choice:

2014 December Monthly Challenge

5/10

1.'D' is for December: Do You Believe in Magic?
2. Member of the Month - Kaleidoscope 12/2 5*
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Anne Stuart: Black Ice
4. Nobel Prizes Awarded (Dec. 10th) - The Genius and the Muse
5. Summer Solstice (Dec. 21st) - Wild on You
6. Winter Solstice (Dec. 21st) - An Officer and a Rebel 12/9 4*
7. Christmas (Dec. 25) - The Bite Before Christmas 12/19 3*
8. Boxing Day (Dec. 26) - Between the Devil and Desire
9. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31st) - Fighting for Flight 12/4 4*
10. Reader's Choice: Stepbrother Dearest 12/1 3*

DECEMBER
0 of 10 Complete!

1. “D”: Down and Dirty by Christine Bell
2. Hello MountainKat!: He's So Fine by Jill Shalvis
3. Author, Anne Stuart: I Saw Her Standing There by Marie Force (Vermont)
4. Nobel Prizes: The Unidentified Redhead by Alice Clayton (Alice Munro)
5. Summer Solstice: Just This Once by Rosalind James (New Zealand)
6. Winter Solstice: Yours to Keep by Shannon Stacey (America)
7. Christmas: Santa Wore Leathers by Vonnie Davis (Santa Hat on cover)
8. Boxing Day: What a Wallflower Wants by Maya Rodale (historical)
9. New Year's Eve: Room for You by Beth Ehemann (1st in a series)
10. Reader's Choice: Times Change by Nora Roberts

To Read:


Complete:

2014 December Monthly Challenge
0/5

1.'D' is for December:Aubrey Dark-His
2. Member of the Month - MountainKat:2011: Offside
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Anne Stuart:
4. Nobel Prizes Awarded (Dec. 10th):Skye Warren- Beneath the Beauty
5. Summer Solstice (Dec. 21st):(sun) Captive
6. Winter Solstice (Dec. 21st): (snow)- Holly
7. Christmas (Dec. 25):(hat)The Trouble With Elves
8. Boxing Day (Dec. 26):
9. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31st):1st in series- Down for the Count
10. Reader's Choice:

2014 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: Dec 1 ~ Dec 31
0/10 Read

1. 'D' is For..: Monster in His Eyes by J.M. Darhower
2. Hi MKat!: The Taking by Erika Wilde
3. RWA Lifetime Winner: Blood Magick by Nora Roberts
4. Nobel Worthy Genius: As You Desire by Connie Brockway
5. Summer Solstice: The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion
6. Winter Solstice: Until Fountain Bridge by Samantha Young
7. Christmas: Snow Falling on Bluegrass by Molly Harper
8. Boxing Day: Seven Day Loan by Tiffany Reisz
9. New Year's Eve: The King by J.R. Ward
10. It's My Party! Doubleblind by Ann Aguirre

I'm in. I'm going to go with 5 to start with.

0/5

1. Member of the Month~~MountainKat~~Sweet Thursday by Mari Carr
2. Nobel Pirzes Awarded~~Robert Andrews Millikan~~Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews
3. Winter Solstice~~Sweet Magik by Penny Watson
4. Christmas~~Yule Be Mine by Lori Foster
5. New Year's Eve~~Sweet Adventure by Penny Watson

I'm in will try for all

I'm in for 10
1.'D' is for December- Deck the Halls
2. Member of the Month - MountainKat:[[book:Lie With Me|7683627]
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Anne Stuart-[[book:Chain of Love|1812813]
4. Nobel Prizes Awarded (Dec. 10th):
5. Summer Solstice (Dec. 21st)- The Matchmaker
6. Winter Solstice (Dec. 21st)-The Stranger You Seek
7. Christmas (Dec. 25)- Calling Mrs Christmas
8. Boxing Day (Dec. 26)-The Paid Companion
9. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31st):
10. Reader's Choice: 

3/3

"D" is for December
Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris read 12-13-14
****stars and review: (view spoiler)[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (hide spoiler)]

Member of the Month
Club Shadowlands by Cherise Sinclair
***stars and review (view spoiler)[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (hide spoiler)]read 12-31-14

Reader's Choice The Unwelcomed Child by V.C. Andrews read 12-05-14

I'm in again, even though I did abysmally in November.

Duration 12/1/14 - 12/31/14

0/5

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

2. Member of the Month - MountainKat:

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Anne Stuart: Read abook written by Anne Stuart or any author with her first or last name.

7. Christmas (Dec. 25) - Read a book that has Christmas, Noel, Xmas, Yule, or Yuletide in the title OR read a book that has a tree, Santa, hat, lights, ornaments, candy or gingerbread man cookies on the cover.

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

December monthly challenge
I'm in for 10
0/10
1. D is for December - The craving Donna Grant
2. Member of the month MountainKat - Midnight man Lisa marie rice
3. Featured author challenge - the wicked house of rohan anne stuart
4. Nobel prizes -
5. Summer solstice -
6. Winter solstice -
7. Christmas day -
8. Boxing day -
9. New years eve -
10. Readers choice -