Romance Lovers for the Challenge-Impaired discussion

This challenge is a celebration of the number of the month. There will be no levels and no page requirements, and the idea is to mix and match among the prompts for as many as your books will fit. However, a book may only be used for one prompt at a time, not multiple prompts! Duration will be from January 1st to January 31st, 2020.

Your challenge is to read as many books as you can that correspond to these listed prompts. Your sign up post is the post you should keep updated. DO NOT copy your sign up post to announce you are finished with the challenge! Books listed should also have completion dates to count as participating in the challenge! Here are the prompts:

First book in a series
Author's First Book
Kindle First Title-Current or Past offerings (Check HERE for a list of the current Kindle First Titles)
First Book on your TBR pile
A book published in January 2020
A book published in 2001
The first book you purchase in this month
Read a book for the first time
The first book that is recommended to you
The first book you rated at or above 1 star this month
A book with the number 1 on the cover or the word One in the title
A book published on the first of the month in any month and year
A book with title or author name that starts with the first letter of the alphabet
A book with a 1 word title
A book that you finish on a date that has a 1 in it (1, 11, 21, etc)
A book with a 1 syllable word in the title
A book with a 1 letter word in the title OR Author's First/Last Name (When using name it can only be one of the two, it can't be across both names!)
A book with a page count that has a 1 anywhere in it
Spell out the number of the month using Title, Author, or Series Name: One
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N-
E-

By The Numbers Challenge
Duration: January 1st to January 31st, 2020
Read: 8/8

First book in a series: Rowdy Prince by Megan Wade-1/10/20
Author's First Book
Kindle First Title-Current or Past offerings (Check HERE for a list of the current Kindle First Titles)
First Book on your TBR pile
A book published in January 2020: No Time for Detours by Jean C. Gordon-1/4/20
A book published in 2001
The first book you purchase in this month
Read a book for the first time: Escort by Skye Warren-1/31/20
The first book that is recommended to you
The first book you rated at or above 1 star this month: Feisty by Julia Kent-1/27/20
A book with the number 1 on the cover or the word One in the title: One Wrong Turn by A.K. Evans-1/7/20
A book published on the first of the month in any month and year
A book with title or author name that starts with the first letter of the alphabet
A book with a 1 word title: Cookie by Megan Wade-1/9/20
A book that you finish on a date that has a 1 in it (1, 11, 21, etc): Taking the Babysitter by Tia Fox-1/1/20
A book with a 1 syllable word in the title: Play with Me by E.M. Gayle-1/26/20
A book with a 1 letter word in the title OR Author's First/Last Name (When using name it can only be one of the two, it can't be across both names!)
A book with a page count that has a 1 anywhere in it
Spell out the number of the month using Title, Author, or Series Name: One
O-
N-
E-

Whoo! I'm in.
By The Numbers Challenge ~ January 1st - 31st, 2020

Read 10/10

1. 1st book on tbr pile: My Lady of Misrule Amy Rose Bennett 5☆ 1/1/20
2. Published in Jan 2020: Reid Sasha Cottman 5☆ 14/1/20
3. Published in 2001: The Wedding Planner Stephanie Laurens 3☆ 2/1/20
4. Read book for 1st time: Earl of Scarborough: Collette Cameron 5☆ 5/1/20
5. One word book title: Enraptured Sara Bennett 4☆ 6/1/20
6. Title/author that starts with A: A Kiss for the Marquess Bianca Blythe 4☆ 6/1/20
7. Book page count with 1 in it: The Marquess's Final Fling Cerise Deland 5☆ 3/1/20

Spell Out Title, Author or Series Name:

O: One Winter's Night Adele Clee 5☆ 5/1/20
N: Night of the Scoundrel Kelly Bowen 5☆ 5/1/20
E: Eaton, Jillian Marquess Under the Mistletoe 4☆ 2/1/20

By The Numbers Challenge ~ January 1st - 31st, 2020
Read 12 books DONE!

First book in a series
The Sexy Boss: Sedition (The Sexy Series #1) by T.R. Bertrand and Z.L. Arkadie 1/27/20 3stars

Author's First Book
Ruthie's Gift by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley 1/4/20 4stars

A book published in January 2020
A Love to Redeem His Haunted Heart: A Historical Western Romance Book by Etta Foster 1/8/20 4stars (January 4, 2020)

Read a book for the first time
Love Her or Lose Her (Hot & Hammered #2) by Tessa Bailey 1/9/20 4stars

The first book you rated at or above 1 star this month
Colton Baby Conspiracy (Colton's of Mustang Valley #1) by Marie Ferrarella 1/1/20 3.5stars

A book published on the first of the month in any month and year
Thomas Kinkade's Cape Light: Because It's Christmas (Cape Light #17) by Katherine Spencer 1/25/20 4stars (11/1/2016)

A book that you finish on a date that has a 1 in it (1, 11, 21, etc)
Jungle Rock: A fabulous & funny feel-good read by Caroline James 1/11/20 4stars (finished on January 11, 2020)

A book with a 1 syllable word in the title
Rich, Rugged Rancher (Texas Cattleman’s Club: Inheritance #2) by Joss Wood 1/4/20 4stars (rich)

A book with a page count that has a 1 anywhere in it
For Her Honor (The Gentrys of Paradise #3) by Holly Bush 1/4/20 5stars (214 pages)

Spell out the number of the month using Title, Author, or Series Name: One

O- On My Knees Vol. 1 by C.J. Thomas 1/30/20 2stars

N- (The) Nordic Heart #0 The Young Heart by Helena Halme 1/19/20 3stars

E- Emily St. John Mandel Station Eleven 1/6/20 3.5stars

By the Numbers - January 1st to January 31st, 2020

First book in a series Storm Front byJim Butcher Jan 20th - 5*

A book published in January 2020 The God Game by Danny Tobey Jan 5th - 4*

A book published in 2001 Fool Moon by Jim Butcher Jan 22nd - 5*

Read a book for the first time Something Like Spring by Jay Bell Jan 10th - 5+*

The first book you rated at or above 1 star this month Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis Jan 1st - 5*

A book with the number 1 on the cover or the word One in the title The Rotten Rancher by Frank W. Butterfield Jan 25th - 5*

A book published on the first of the month in any month and year The Childish Churl by Frank W. Butterfield Jan 25th - 5*

A book with title or author name that starts with the first letter of the alphabet A Happy Holiday by Frank W. Butterfield Jan 28th - 5*

A book with a 1 word title White by Bret Easton Ellis Jan 13th - 5*

A book with a 1 syllable word in the title The Adroit Alien by Frank W. Butterfield Jan 31st - 5++++ stars

By The Numbers Challenge ~ January 1st - 31st, 2020
Read 0/10 Try for 10? :-)

1. First book in a series 1/5/20

2. Kindle First Title-Current or Past offerings (Check HERE for a list of the current Kindle First Titles)

3. First Book on your TBR pile 1/9/20

4. A book for the first time 1/7/20

5. The first book you purchase in this month

6. A book with the number One in the title 1/10/20

7. A book with title or author name that starts with the first letter of the alphabet A

8. A book with a 1 syllable word title 1/11/20

9. Spell out the number of the month using Title, Author, or Series Name: One
O-
N-
E-

10. Book finished with 1 in the date finished

Done

1 Jan - 31 jan 2020
8 books

First book in a series -- Wyvern's Mate by Deborah Cooke 8 January 2020 ★★★★



Author's First Book
Kindle First Title-Current or Past offerings (Check HERE for a list of the current Kindle First Titles)
First Book on your TBR pile
A book published in January 2020
A book published in 2001
The first book you purchase in this month
Read a book for the first time
The first book that is recommended to you
The first book you rated at or above 1 star this month

A book with the word One in the title - Knit One, Kill Two by Maggie Sefton 5 January 2020 ★★★



A book published on the first of the month in any month and year
Darkness Everlasting by Alexandra Ivy 18 January 2020 ★★★★ 05/01/2008




A book with an author name that starts with the first letter of the alphabet
Murder with a Twist by Allyson K. Abbott 12 January 2020 ★★★★



A book with a 1 word title -
Staked by Kevin Hearne 18 January 2020 ★★★



A book that you finish on a date that has a 1 in it (1, 11, 21, etc)
Low Midnight by Carrie Vaughn 11 January 2020 ★★★★★




A book with a 1 syllable word in the title
Ace of Shades by Amanda Foody 16 January 2020 ★★★★ ACE



A book with a 1 letter word in the title OR Author's First/Last Name (When using name it can only be one of the two, it can't be across both names!)
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers 13 January 2020 ★★★★★ A



A book with a page count that has a 1 anywhere in it
Spell out the number of the month using Title, Author, or Series Name: One
O-
N-
E-

By The Numbers Challenge
Read: 13

1. First book in a series
Never Have I Ever Kissed My Brother's Best Friend by Juliet Bardsley 01/11/20 ****

2. First Book on your TBR pile
An Unwilling Bride: A Medieval Highland Romance by Avery Maitland 01/17/20 ****

3. The first book you purchase in this month
Jacob's Coins by Gillian Larkin 01/24/20 ***

4. Read a book for the first time
The Christmas Tree Caper: A Small Town Holiday Cozy Mystery by Melodie March 01/04/20 ****

5. The first book you rated at or above 1 star this month
A Postcard From Hell by Adrienne Blake 01/01/20 ****

6. A book with title or author name that starts with the first letter of the alphabet
Boss Dragon by Alexis Davie 01/10/20 **

7. A book with a 1 word title
Hook by Marie York 01/03/20 **

8. A book that you finish on a date that has a 1 in it (1, 11, 21, etc)
Never Have I Ever Faked a Boyfriend by Juliet Bardsley 01/11/20 ***

9. A book with a 1 syllable word in the title
Loose Ends by Morgan Brice 01/06/20 *****

10. A book with a 1 letter word in the title OR Author's First/Last Name (When using name it can only be one of the two, it can't be across both names!)
Never Have I Ever Dated the Bad Boy by Juliet Bardsley 01/12/20 **

11. A book with a page count that has a 1 anywhere in it
Dead Parrot by Trapper Westing 01/08/20 ***

Spell out the number of the month using Title, Author, or Series Name: One
12. O-Once Upon a December by Jess Bryant 01/03/20 ****
13. N- Never Have I Ever Fallen for a Movie Star by Juliet Bardsley 01/25/20 **1/2
E

First book in a series



Read a book for the first time


The first book you rated at or above 1 star this month


A book with a 1 word title


A book with a 1 letter word in the title OR Author's First/Last Name (When using name it can only be one of the two, it can't be across both names!)


A book with a page count that has a 1 anywhere in it

I'm in haven't done a challenge in forever

Elishia wrote: "I'm in haven't done a challenge in forever"

That's ok! It's a new year and a new decade in a few days...why not try to get up on the horse again and join us?

Finished challenge ~ see post 4.
Really enjoyed this once again!

Elaine wrote: "Finished challenge ~ see post 4.
Really enjoyed this once again!"

Glad you enjoyed it!

Finished challenge loved the books I read.

Congrats!

Hi Trea, will there be a Feb By the Numbers challenge?

Elaine wrote: "Hi Trea, will there be a Feb By the Numbers challenge?"

I believe Phoenix has already posted it, Elaine.

Thanks Trea. I did look yesterday but could not find it posted. Will look again now. Thanks 😁

Finished post 6. Loved all my books!

Finished on post #5
Read 12 books including the spell out

completed post #8

Congrats!

Done in Message #9: I managed to get 13 of them! :)

TC wrote: "Done in Message #9: I managed to get 13 of them! :)"

Congrats!