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2021 January Monthly Challenge


1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists - Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle

Fun Facts about Jayne Ann Krentz-
* Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of over 50 consecutive New York Times bestsellers
* She writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle)
* Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian
* Ms. Krentz lives in Seattle, Washington

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.

4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.

8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)

9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.

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, plus we all want to see all the pretty books you've read! You may update your original challenge as you go or repost if you choose.

Happy Reading!!

Some lists that may help with the tasks-


1. MM Romance With Mostly Red Covers
Girl In A Red Dress

2. Best Gay LIght Hearted Romance
LIght Romantic Books
Best Gay Enemies/Rivals/Opposites Become Lovers
Rivals To Lovers

3. Glacier Love-Romances In Alaska
MM Romance Books Set In Alaska
Oregon Romance-Contemporary
MM Romance Books Set In Oregon

4. Best Romance Series
Best Paranormal Romance Series

5. Beach Covers

6. Ladies Wearing Hats
Love On The Range- Romance Novels Set On Ranches
Romances Set On Farms
MM Romances With A Hat On The Cover


8. Romance Novels With 'Sweet' In The Title
Books With 'Sugar' In The Title

9. Gay Romance Featuring Chefs or Food
Sexy Chef Romance

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2021 January Monthly Challenge



0/10 Completed


01. Happy January Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.
Waking Up Wed by Christy Jeffries
OR
Trick My Truck But Don't Mess With My Heart by LuAnn McLane
OR
One Perfect Night by Bella Andre
OR
Meet Me In Scotland by Patience Griffin
02. Baby Names!: 👶🏻Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival).
The Cottage at Firefly Lake by Jen Gilroy (Charlotte)
OR
Blitzing Emily by Julie Brannagh (Emily)
OR
In the Dog House by Traci Hall (Emma)
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.
Amaryllis by Jayne Castle
OR
Good Neighbors by Sheila Roberts
OR
No Kind of Hero by Rosalind James
OR
Close to You by Kristen Proby
04. New Year's Day (January 1): 🎉Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
A Warrior's Heart by Margaret Moore
OR
All You Need is Love by Marie Force
OR
Love Once & Forever by Flora Speer
OR
Patchwork Family in the Outback by Soraya M. Lane
05. National Bubble Bath Day (January 8): 🛁Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.
The One Who Stays by Toni Blake
OR
Then He Kissed Me by Laura Trentham
OR
Montana Promises by Kim Law
06. National Hat Day (January 15): 👒Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.
A Creed In Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller
OR
The Best Man Plan by Jaci Burton
OR
Blue By You by Rachel Gibson
07. Penguin Awareness Day (January 20): 🐧Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.
Head Over Paws by Debbie Burns
OR
Ultimate Courage by Piper J. Drake
OR
The Shifter by Jean Johnson
08. Compliment Day (January 24): 🍭Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered).
Sweet Surprise by Candis Terry
OR
Sweet Stuff by Donna Kauffman
09. Hot Tea Month: ☕️Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe: A Novel with Recipes by Jenny Colgan
OR
Thankful in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice!



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Hey everyone! We're looking for victims volunteers to host our monthly challenges for the next several months. If you enjoy the Monthly Challenge and would like to give hosting a try (or if you're a seasoned veteran), please contact me via PM and we'll get things set up. Thanks!

I'll try this 🙃📚🫀

I'm in!

...10/10 Completed January 31

1. Happy January Birthday!: Blood Red Road by Moira Young January 8, 4 stars

2. Baby Names!: Character named Archer: Origin by Jennifer L. Armentrout January 6, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Gambler's Woman by Jayne Ann Krentz January 22, 3 stars

4. January 1- New Year's Day- The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson January 13, 4 stars

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- The Last House Guest by Megan Miranda January 18, 3 stars

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Runaway Cowboy by Judy Christenberry January 28, 4 stars

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Whisker of Evil by Rita Mae Brown January 31, 4 stars

8. January 24- Compliment Day- The Grownup by Gillian Flynn January 31, 4 stars

9. Hot Tea Month- Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood January 18, 5 stars

10. Reader's Choice: Impostors by Scott Westerfeld January 16, 4 stars

My spot!

1. Red on the cover - Bold Angel - Kat Martin - 1/18
2. Baby Names - Lucy King - A Scandal Made in London - 1/07
3. Jayne Ann Krentz- The Pirate
4. 1st in a series- Silk and Shadows - Mary Jo Putney
5. Water on the cover - Escape with the Navy Seal - Regan Black 1/15
6. Hat on cover - The Outlaws Mail Order Bride - Linda Broday
7. Animal in story - In Service of Love - Laurel Greer
8. Word in the title - Treasured Vows - Cathy Maxwell
9. T in title - Tomorrow the Glory - Shannon Drake 1/20
10. Choice - Love Forever After - Patricia Rice 1/23

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I'M IN!

1. red on the cover - His Fantasy Girl - Nina Croft - 3 JAN
2. an author with one of the baby names - The Eleventh Commandment - Jeffrey Archer - 4 JAN
3. Romantic Suspense - Deeper Evil - Vickie McKeehan - 5 JAN
4. first in a series - Dark Prince - Christine Feehan - 2 JAN
5. read a book in a relaxing spot - Mastering the Movie Star - Talia Hunter - 6 JAN
6. hat on the cover - Texas Prey - Barb Han - 3 JAN
7. animal in the story - Curiosity Thrilled the Cat - Sofie Kelly - 1 JAN
8. word in the title that attracts you to it - It's in His Kiss - Bria Quinlan - 2 JAN
9. 'T' in the title - Texas Hunt - Barb Han - 6 JAN
10. Reader's Choice - Fatal Affair - Marie Force - 7 JAN

Me!

Woohoo, my spot for January 2021! :)

2021 January Monthly Challenge Read 10/10 FINISHED!!!!

✔1. {published in January} ~ Winter by Anyta Sunday finished 1/6/2021
✔2. {written by an author with one of the following popular baby names: Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light)} ~ Flakes by Lucy Lennox & May Archer finished 1/2/2021
✔3. {any book with 50 or more ratings} ~ An Everyday Hero by E.J. Russell finished 1/2/2021
✔4. {first in a series/new-to-you author} ~ Frosted Feelings by Emy Calirel finished 1/6/2021
✔5. {book with water on the cover} ~ Junk Mage by Elliot Cooper finished 1/1/2021
✔6. {hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown)/set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn} ~ Nailed by K.M. Neuhold finished 1/11/2021
✔7. {animal in the story/character that is nurturing} ~ His Prince by Mary Calmes finished 1/5/2021
✔8. {word in the title that attracts you to it} ~ Demon All the Way by Maz Maddox finished 1/13/2021
✔9. {nosy character/letter 'T' in the title or author's name} ~ After Felix by Lily Morton finished 1/8/2021
✔10. {my choice} ~ Finch by Piper Scott finished 1/4/2021

2021 January Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finished


1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
Minutes to Kill-Melinda Leigh 1/14

2. Baby Names! Read a book that is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names.
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)
Lucy Score-Whiskey Chaser 1/20

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle
You may also read a book shelved as Romantic Suspense
Lyrics on the Wind-Autumn Jones Lake 1/21

4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series.
(Cold Justice Series)
A Cold Dark Place-Toni Anderson 1/22

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book with water on the cover.
Falling for Love-Marie Force 1/04

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site.
Come Back for Me-Corinne Michaels 1/04

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.
Animal Magnetism-Jill Shalvis 1/22

8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)
Hoping for Love-Marie Force 1/08

9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
The Lying Game-Mickey Miller 1/06

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
The End Game-Mickey Miller 1/07

2021 January Monthly Challenge
5/5 romance

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
On the Run by Valerie Hansen 3 January; 4☆


2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.

4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
Puppy Love by Lucy Gilmore 6 January; 4 1/2☆


5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.
hat on the cover and set in a ranch- Cowboy Up by Stacy Finz 17 January; 5☆


7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.
Desert Rescue by Lisa Phillips 10 Jnauary; 5☆


8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)

9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
Love Like Water by D.E. Malone 13 January; 3 1/2☆


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

my spot

2021 January Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet Sweet Water1/07/2021

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival) The Grave Man 1/23/2021

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists - Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle

Fun Facts about Jayne Ann Krentz-
* Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of over 50 consecutive New York Times bestsellers
* She writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle)
* Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian
* Ms. Krentz lives in Seattle, Washington

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.

Sharp Edges
1/03/2021

4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author. Good Me, Bad Me1/22/2021 New to me author

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.The Summer Girls 1/20/2021

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn. Montana1/17/2021 takes place on a ranch

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.
A Good Yarn 1/10/2021 Cat Whiskers

8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered) A Fool and His Honey1/24/2021

9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name. This Calder Range T in Janet 1/13/2021

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
Merry Christmas, Alex Cross1/19/2021Monthly Challenge - January 2021

I'm in!

2021 January Monthly Challenge

10/10
1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January Finders Keepers, N.R. Walker, 1/16

2. Baby Names! This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Mud & Lace, Jay Northcote, 1/15

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, Lucky In Loveland, K-lee Klein, 1/8

4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author. Get a Life, Chloe Brown, Talia Hibbert, 1/2

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you The Redemption of River, Eli Easton, 1/17

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn. As Big as the Sky, Amy Aislin, 1/13

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing. So We Meet-Cute Again, Geneva Vand, 1/16

8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title Merry Cherry Christmas, Keira Andrews, 1/4

9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry Christmas Lane, Amy Aislin, 1/6

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice! Let Your Heart Be Light, J.R. Lawrie, 1/9

2021 January Monthly Challenge
10/10 read
COMPLETED!!

✅ 1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
The Mafia And His Angel: Part 1 by Lylah James 1/5/21

✅ 2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)
The Initiation by Nikki Sloane
(the h's sister is named Emily) 4 stars 1/15/21

✅ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists - Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle

Fun Facts about Jayne Ann Krentz-
* Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of over 50 consecutive New York Times bestsellers
* She writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle)
* Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian
* Ms. Krentz lives in Seattle, Washington

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.
Forever Wild by K.A. Tucker(set in Alaska) 4 stars 1/3/21


✅ 4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
Striker by Rachel Leigh 4 stars 1/1/21

✅ 5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.
The Score by Elle Kennedy (LOVE this series!!) 5 stars 1/8/21

✅ 6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.
Manfax by Jacob Chance (hard hat on cover and H is in construction) 3.5 stars 1/18/2021

✅ 7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.
Shacking Up by Helena Hunting 3.5/4 stars 1/7/21 (ferret in book)

✅ 8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered) .
The Obsession by Nikki Sloane 4 stars 1/16/21

✅ 9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
The Fourth Time Charm by Maya Hughes 3.5 stars 1/10/21

✅ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
The Mistake by Elle Kennedy 4.5 stars 1/4/21


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Monthly Challenge ~ January 2021

Read 10/10

1. Published in January: His Perfect Bride Heather Boyd 5☆ 8/1/21
2. Character Lucy: Piper's Proposal Aileen Fish 2☆ 5/1/21
3. Book with over 50 ratings: The Tempting of a Devilish Lord Samantha Holt 5☆ 7/1/21
4. 1st in series: The Legend of a Rogue Darcy Burke 5☆ 8/1/21
5. Relaxing book: The Gift of Love Meara Platt 5☆ 9/1/21
6. Hat covering: A Ramshackle Start Heather Boyd 4☆ 3/1/21
7. Animal in story: Her Night with the Duke Diana Quincy 4☆ 10/1/21
8. Sweet sounding title: Smitten with My Christmas Minx Dawn Brower 5☆ 6/1/21
9. Letter T in title: The Mistletoe Mistake of Miss Grayson Maggie Dallen 5☆ 12/1/21
10. Reader's Choice: To Kiss a Highland Rose Tamara Gill 5☆ 11/1/21

Monthly Challenge - January 2021

Challenge Accepted: January 1, 2021
Challenge Completed: January 22, 2021

1. Book published in January Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano 1-3-21 (Pub. 1-6-20)
2. MC named: Lucy The Hating Game by Sally Thorne 1-4-21 (Lucy Hutton)
3. Read a book by JAK (a fave author!) All the Colors of Night 1-22-21
4. First in a series Fated by Benedict Jacka 1-2-21
5. Relaxing read Wish by A.J. Sherwood 1-8-21
6. Hat on cover or set on a ranch Touch Me Gently by J.R. Loveless 1-17-21
7. Animal story or nurturing character Comfort and Joy by Alexa Land 1-13-21
8. Sweet sounding title Sterling's Treasure by Taylor Rylan 1-11-21
9. T in the author's name War's Mate by Taylor Rylan 1-9-21
10. Reader's choice First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones 1-9-21

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
Repeat Offender by Lani Lynn Vale 1.1
2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)
Shane by jessica Gadziala 1.16 (Lea is Emily)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists - Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle

Fun Facts about Jayne Ann Krentz-
* Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of over 50 consecutive New York Times bestsellers
* She writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle)
* Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian
* Ms. Krentz lives in Seattle, Washington

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.
Alphahole by D.D. Prince 1.9 (CALIFORNIA)
4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
Ruined by Paula Morris 1.4
5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.
Public Scandal, Private Mistress by Susan Napier 1.2
6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.
Cocklift by KC Lynn 1.5
7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.
Connected in Code by Ryan Michele 1.1
8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)
Guilty Pleasure by Jessica Prince 1.11
9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
Miss Typed by Aubrey Bondurant 1.10
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
No Place To Hide by Opa Wie 1.11

2021 January Monthly Challenge
4/4. 7/7 10/10 COMPLETED


❄️1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
The Virgin Manny by: Amy Lane (01/10/21)


❄️2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)
Bound Together by: Christine Feehan (01/15/21)


❄️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists - Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle

Fun Facts about Jayne Ann Krentz-
* Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of over 50 consecutive New York Times bestsellers
* She writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle)
* Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian
* Ms. Krentz lives in Seattle, Washington

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska), or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.
Dashing Through the Snow by: Debbie Macomber (01/05/21)

❄️4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
Christmas Bodyguard by; Margaret Daley (01/09/21)

❄️5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.
Judgment Road by: Christine Feehan (01/13/21)

❄️6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.
Rocky Mountain Cowboy Christmas by: Katie Ruggle (01/15/21)

❄️7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.
On the Edge by: Ilona Andrews (01/11/21)

❄️8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)
Baby, Be Mine by: Vivian Arend (01/16/21)

❄️9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
Her Perfect Mate by: Paige Tyler (01/08/21)

❄️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
Leashed by: Candace Blevins (01/08/21)

2021 January Monthly Challenge


1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet Hope Flames 1/2

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival) The Tailor's Daughter

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author -

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. Petal Plucker

4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author. Prime Minister

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day a book with water on the cover.
About That Kiss 1/10/21

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn. Beach Town 1/13


7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing. The Bachelor's Baby 1/14

8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered) My Forever Home Cause I am a huge dog lover.

9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name. Low Country Hero by Lee Tobin McClain

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

I'm in for 2 of them :-)

0/2 Completed



3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists - Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle



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

2021 January Monthly Challenge
Completed 10/10

✔️1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January

I'll Be Dammed by Mandy Rosko - 03/01/2021

✔️2. Baby Names! Read a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery) - Genevieve is excellent with a bow

Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks - 07/01/2021

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read a book with 50 or more rating (448 ratings)

'Roo and the Angel by Eve Langlais - 02/01/2021

✔️4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is a new-to-you author.

Green City Savior by Christen Civiletto - 01/01/2021

✔️5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you

Goose and the Ocelot by Renee Hewett - 03/01/2021

✔️6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (he's holding his hat)

The Obsessions of Lord Godfrey Cavanaugh by Stephanie Laurens - 01/01/2021

✔️7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story

The Unseen by Thea Harrison - 02/01/2021

✔️8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it

Diamond in the Ruff by Jodi Kendrick - 13/01/2021

✔️9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with the letter 'T' in the title

Panda and the Kitty by Eve Langlais - 03/01/2021

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

Bat and the Bone by Alexa Gregory - 04/01/2021

2021 January Monthly Challenge
9/5 completed

1. Happy January Birthday!
Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
More Than Friends
✔ 12.01.2021 ★★★★


2. Baby Names!
Read a book that includes a character or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them.
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)
One Night - character named Em
✔ 03.01.2021 ★★★★

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle
Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.
Just Friends - 2,600 ratings
✔ 06.01.2021 ★★★

4. January 1- New Year's Day
Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
Cabernet and Confessions (Barossa Valley Cozy Mystery #1)
✔ 03.01.2021 ★★★★

5. January 8-National Bubble Bath Day
Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.
Saving Grace - set at a resort
✔ 31.01.2021 ★★★★

6. January 15- National Hat Day
Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.
Loving Cara - set on ranch
✔ 27.01.2021 ★★★★★

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day
Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.
Seducing Lauren - Ty is a nurturing H
✔ 28.01.2021 ★★★★★

8. January 24- Compliment Day
Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it
You Promised Me Forever
✔ 18.01.2021 ★★★★★

9. Hot Tea Month
Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
Misadventures of a City Girl
✔ 11.01.2021 ★★★★

10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choice!
Forever
✔ 14.01.2021 ★★★★★

Planned: 5 books
Actual: ___

1. Happy January Birthday!
Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet

2. Baby Names!
Read a book that includes a character or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them.
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle
Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.

4. January 1- New Year's Day
Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.

5. January 8-National Bubble Bath Day
Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.

6. January 15- National Hat Day
Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day
Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.

8. January 24- Compliment Day
Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it

9. Hot Tea Month
Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.

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

I'm In

2021 January Monthly Challenge

9 of 10 completed.

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.

2. Baby Names: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)
● Book: Heart Strings by Melanie Moreland (Charles is Heroine's Father)
● Read: 7 Jan, 2021
● Rating: ★★★★☆
● Review: Heart Strings
● Link:


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.
● Book: See Me After Class by Meghan Quinn (4518 ratings)
● Read: 10 Jan, 2021
● Rating: ★★★☆☆
● Review: See Me After Class
● Link:


4. January 1- New Year's Day: Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
● Book: Embrace the Darkness by Ashley N. Rostek (New-To-Me Author)
● Read: 4 Jan, 2021
● Rating: ★★★★☆
● Review: Embrace the Darkness
● Link:


5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day: Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.
● Book: Virgin for the Woodsman by Eddie Cleveland (Water on the Cover)
● Read: 9 Jan, 2021
● Rating: ★★★☆☆
● Review: Virgin for the Woodsman
● Link:


6. January 15- National Hat Day: Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.
● Book: First In by Danika Bloom (Firefighters)
● Read: 5 Jan, 2021
● Rating: ★★★★☆
● Review: First In
● Link:


7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day: Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.
● Book: The Bargain by R.G. Angel (Nurturing Character)
● Read: 2 Jan, 2021
● Rating: ★★☆☆☆
● Review: The Bargain
● Link:


8. January 24- Compliment Day: Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered).
● Book: Unleashing Sin by A.M. Wilson (Title that Attracts)
● Read: 19 Jan, 2021
● Rating: ★★★★☆
● Review: Unleashing Sin
● Link:


9. Hot Tea Month: Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
● Book: Holding on To Forever by Siobhan Davis
● Read: 14 Jan, 2021
● Rating: ★★★★☆
● Review: Holding on to Forever
● Link:


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
● Book: Lost Boy by Ker Dukey
● Read: 22 Jan, 2021
● Rating: ★★★★☆
● Review: Lost Boy
● Link:

2021 January Monthly Challenge
Progress: 10/10

1. Happy January Birthday!
Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
Mercenary Abduction by Eve Langlais ~ 01/04
published: 01/29/13

2. Baby Names!
Read a book that includes a character or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them.
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)
Love Hacked by Penny Reid ~ 01/08 (Free Man)
~Hero is free from those trying to use and/or imprison him

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle
Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.
The Broken Duke by Jess Michaels ~ 01/02
1140 rating (50+ ratings)

4. January 1- New Year's Day
Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
Girl in Luv by Jay Crownover ~ 01/01
#1 in the In Luv Duet

5. January 8-National Bubble Bath Day
Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.
Shock Advised by Lani Lynn Vale ~ 01/29 ~ Read while relaxing in bed

6. January 15- National Hat Day
Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.
by Caroline Mickelson ~ 01/03 (Santa Hat)

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day
Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.
Bastard Bachelor Society by Sara Ney ~ 01/06 (A cat)

8. January 24- Compliment Day
Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it
Christmas with the Sheriff by Victoria James ~ 01/01/03 ~~ Christmas is what attracted me to it. Favorite Holiday

9. Hot Tea Month
Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
Restored by Kate Canterbary ~ 01/04

10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choice!
Final Play by Eden Finley ~ 01/05

I'm in! I'll try for all 10 and see how it goes.

2021 January Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 1/1/21 to 1/31/21
10/10

1. Happy January Birthday! - Red on the cover - You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister - 1/11/21 ♥♥♥♥


2. Baby Names! - Character with one of the following popular baby names - Emily - One More Taste by Melissa Cutler - 1/14/21 ♥♥♥♥

Emily Ford is the main female character.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle - Set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington) - Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple - 1/2/21 ♥♥♥♥


4. January 1- New Year's Day - First in a series AND is a new-to-you author - Christmas at Lilac Cottage by Holly Martin - 1/4/21 ♥♥

#1 White Cliff Bay

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day - That you think will relax you - The Corner of Holly and Ivy by Debbie Mason - 1/23/21 ♥♥♥

Holiday books are generally relaxing.

6. January 15- National Hat Day - Hat on the cover - Grave Peril by Jim Butcher - 1/28/21 ♥♥♥♥


7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day - Character that is nurturing – Rough & Ready by Tracy Wolff - 1/8/21 ♥♥♥♥

Elara is the owner/leader at a rec center, and she spends a lot of time building confidence and inspiring hope in the local youth. I was impressed with how good she was a “reading” the kids and handling them appropriately.

8. January 24- Compliment Day - Word in the title that attracts you to it - WIN - Play to Win by Kelly Jamieson - 1/30/21 ♥♥♥♥

And the cover was pretty attractive too!

9. Hot Tea Month - With the letter 'T' in the title or author's name - Author’s name Thomas - Somewhere Along The Way by Jodi Thomas - 1/7/21 ♥♥♥♥


10. Reader's Choice - Any book - Take Me Harder by Jackie Ashenden - 1/18/21 ♥♥♥♥


******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 1/30/21*****

2021 January Monthly Challenge

4/10

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
The Blacksmith Queen


2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms).

4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover
If I'm Being Honest


7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.

8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title

9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name
Topaz


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
Let Me Hold You

January Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10 DONE!

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January
Giving In To Love: A Friends with Benefits Office Romance (Strong Brothers Book 2) by Ajme Williams 1/9/21 3.5stars (1/8/21)

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC)
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)
Her Kind of Cowboy (Tying the Knot in Texas #2) by Dylann Crush 1/16/21 4stars (Charlene female variation of Charles)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists - Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle

Fun Facts about Jayne Ann Krentz-
* Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of over 50 consecutive New York Times bestsellers
* She writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle)
* Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian
* Ms. Krentz lives in Seattle, Washington

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska)
The Ballad of Hattie Taylor by Susan Andersen 1/7/21 5stars (Oregon and Seattle)

4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book by a new-to-you author.
All Bags Go to Cleveland by C.S. Hale 1/4/21 4stars

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you or a book with water on the cover.
Our Italian Summer by Jennifer Probst 1/11/21 5stars (takes place in Italy, the land of my ancestors and a place I hope to visit again)

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown)
First Light in Morning Star (Maidels of Morning Star #2) by Charlotte Hubbard 1/3/21 4stars (prayer kapp)

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story
The Agent (The Consultants #3) by Nancy Herkness 1/2/21 4.5stars (horses)

8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)
Special Ops Seduction (Alaska Force #5) by Megan Crane 1/19/21 4.5stars (Seduction)

9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
Dating My Brother's Best Friend (Brother's Best Friend #6) by Sofia T. Summers 1/10/21 4stars (Kelly - nosy and thinks a lot of her own abilities; T in dating, brother's, best and middle initial of author)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
He Never Forgot (Zachary Goldman Mysteries #9) by P.D. Workman 1/14/2021 4stars

January Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔ 1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
The Smallest Part - Amy Harmon 1/15

✔ 2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)
The Unhandsome Prince - John Moore (Emily, apprentice) 1/17

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.
The Awakening - Nora Roberts 1/22

✔ 4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
Prisoner - Annika Martin & Skye Warren 1/16

✔ 5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.
The Legend Makers - Catherine Lanigan 1/15

✔ 6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.
A Second Chance - Jodi Taylor (helmet) 1/29

✔ 7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.
A New Leash on Death - Susan Conant (MC is a dog) 1/23

✔ 8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)
The Pretty Ones - Ania Ahlborn 1/27

✔ 9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
To Kill a Sorcerer - Greg Mongrain 1/1

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
Half-Off Ragnarok - Seanan McGuire 1/8



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

I'm in!!

8/10 Read


1. Book published in January: Blood Heir by Ilona Andrews
2. MC or Author named: Archer: One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London
3. Read a book with more than 50 ratings:Shortcake by Lucy Watson
4. First in a series OR new to you author: The Vow by Dannika Dark
5. Relaxing read or water on the cover- Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
6. Hat on cover or set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn: Cherish Hard by Nalini Singh
7. Animal story or nurturing character: Cooper's Charm by Lori Foster
8. Word that attracts you: Mayhem by Jamie Shaw
9. T in the title or author's name OR MC in food industry OR nosy character: Seven Years by Dannika Dark
10. Reader's choice: Sadie by Courtney Summers

January Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1 - 31 Jan

Read: 10/10

✔ 01. Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover Dead Speak 1/2

✔ 02. Read a book that includes a character or author with one of the following popular baby names OR read a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses).
This month's names: Charles ( Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival). The Graveyard Shift 1/15

✔ 03. read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense Shadows in Death 1/7

✔ 04. Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author. Doubleback 1/8

✔ 05. Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover. Cry Wolf 1/14

✔ 06. Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn. Winter's Knight 1/19

✔ 07. Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing. An Egg for Ansel 1/1

✔ 08. Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. Dark Arts and a Daiquiri 1/5

✔ 09. Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name. The Troll Whisperer 1/24

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice! Mad Lizard Mambo 1/22

I’m in....

I'm in

2021 January Monthly Challenge


1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists - Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle

Fun Facts about Jayne Ann Krentz-
* Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of over 50 consecutive New York Times bestsellers
* She writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle)
* Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian
* Ms. Krentz lives in Seattle, Washington

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.

4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.

8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)

9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.

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

2021 January Monthly Challenge
January 1 to January 31, 2021
Read: 1/10

1. Happy January Birthday! Wolf Gone Wild by Juliette Cross

2. Baby Names! Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Zinnia by Jayne Castle

4. January 1- New Year's Day: Dragon Desire by Emilia Hartley

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day: - Love Unscripted by Tina Reber

6. January 15- National Hat Day: Slow Burn by Pamela Clare

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day: - Alpha's Desire by Renee Rose

8. January 24- Compliment Day: Sweet Addiction by J. Daniels

9. Hot Tea Month: The Hot Mess and the Heartthrob by Pippa Grant

10. Reader's Choice: Striker by Lilly Atlas (24/1/2021)

2021 January Monthly Challenge

"1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January,
or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet"
"2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or
is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names,
or any variation or nickname of one of them
(example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character
that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses).
Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery),
Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)"
"3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle:
Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name"
4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
"5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you
or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover."
"6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown)
or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn."
"7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story
or a book with a character that is nurturing."
"8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title
or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it."
"9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry
or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name."
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!

2021 January Monthly Challenge
Read: 0/10

1. Happy January Birthday!
Read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet


2. Baby Names!
Read a book that includes a character or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them.
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle
Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.

4. January 1- New Year's Day
Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
🎇A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole

5. January 8-National Bubble Bath Day
Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.

6. January 15- National Hat Day
Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day
Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.

8. January 24- Compliment Day
Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it

9. Hot Tea Month
Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.

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

I'm in for January....goal is to read 5 of the 10 prompts.

🎉2021 January Monthly Challenge🎉

Read: 5 / 5 Woo Hoo! Goal met!

1. Happy January Birthday!:
🎉Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet

112 Bliss Blvd. by Frankie Love; Date Read: 01/13/21; Rating: 3

2. Baby Names!
🎉Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle:
🎉Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists - Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.

4. January 1 - New Year's Day
🎉Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.

105 Desire Dr. by Hope Ford; Date Read: 01/13/21; Rating: 3

5.January 8 - National Bubble Bath Day
🎉Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.

6. January 15 - National Hat Day
🎉Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.

7. January 20 - Penguin Awareness Day
🎉Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.

Roommaid by Sariah Wilson; Date Read: 01/16/21; Rating: 3 (Dog in Story)

8. January 24 - Compliment Day
🎉Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)

9. Hot Tea Month
🎉Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.

It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover; Date Read: 01/06/21; Rating: 4

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

Layla by Colleen Hoover; Date Read: 01/15/21; Rating: 3.5

2021 January Monthly Challenge

Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists - Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle

Fun Facts about Jayne Ann Krentz-
* Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of over 50 consecutive New York Times bestsellers
* She writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle)
* Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian
* Ms. Krentz lives in Seattle, Washington

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.

4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.

8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)

9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.

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

I’m in hope to read all ten.

Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists - Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle

Fun Facts about Jayne Ann Krentz-
* Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of over 50 consecutive New York Times bestsellers
* She writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle)
* Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian
* Ms. Krentz lives in Seattle, Washington

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.

4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.

8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)

9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.

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.

Still have some challenges that spanned 2020 to 2021 but I will attempt this one.

2021 January Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed

01. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.
The Gospel of Loki-Joanne M. Harris-1/21/21-👺👺👺👺


02. Baby Names!: 👶🏻Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
March: Book Three-John Lewis-1/2/21-*****


03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~
You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings. (145 ratings)
Yuletide at Moonglow-Deborah Garner-1/11/21-💘💘💘💘💘


04. New Year's Day (January 1): 🎉Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
The Highlander-Zoe Saadia-1/4/21-***
#1-The Rise of the Aztecs Series


05. National Bubble Bath Day (January 8): Read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.
The Winter Sea-Susanna Kearsley-1/17/21-👑👑👑👑👑


06. National Hat Day (January 15): 👒Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown)
Kindred Spirits-Sarah Strohmeyer-1/15/21-💕💕💕💕💕


07. Penguin Awareness Day (January 20): 🐧Read a book with an animal in the story.
How to Raise an Elephant-Alexander McCall Smith-1/6/21-🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘


08. Compliment Day (January 24): 🍭Read a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. The word is Christmas
Christmas at the End of Main-Meg Easton-1/14/21-🎅🏼🎅🏼🎅🏼


09. Hot Tea Month: ☕️Read a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
Shroud for the Archbishop-Peter Tremayne-1/3/21-****


10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice!
In Pursuit of the Green Lion-Judith Merkle Riley-1/24/21-🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁

I'm in for six this month.

January Monthly Challenge
January 2021

My Monthly Challenge (msg 45)

Books Read: 10



✔1. Happy January Birthday!
🔹Read a book with red on the cover
🔹Echoes in Death - 01.14 ★★★★

✔2. Baby Names!
🔹Read a book with a character with one of the following popular baby names - Emily
🔹White Heat - 01.22 ★★★★

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle
🔹Read a book by any author who has won an award
🔹When Snow Falls - 01.05 ★★★★

✔4. January 1 - New Year's Day
🔹Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author
🔹Accidentally in Love with...a God? - 01.03 ★★★

✔5. January 8 - National Bubble Bath Day
🔹Read a book with water on the cover
🔹There Goes My Heart - 01.24 ★★★★

✔6. January 15 - National Hat Day
🔹Read a book with a hat
🔹Dawn of Surrender - 01.09 ★★★★

✔7. January 20 - Penguin Awareness Day
🔹Read a book with an animal in the story
🔹Chasing Stanley - 01.09 ★★★

✔8. January 24 - Compliment Day
🔹Read a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it
🔹Last Year's Bride - 01.23 ★★★

✔9. Hot Tea Month
🔹Read a book with the letter 'T' in the title
🔹Tell Me No Lies - 01.10 ★★★

✔10. Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice!
🔹Just Not Mine - 01.30 ★★★★

I'm in

10/10

1. Happy January Birthday!:
⛄Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet
Portrait of a Forbidden Love - Bronwyn Scott (HH #1550 - Jan 2021) - Jan 5

2. Baby Names!
⛄Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).

Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!

This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)
The Yarn Spinner - Deborah Smith (Belle Books - Jan 2014) (Lucy) - Jan 14

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle:
⛄Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists - Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle

Fun Facts about Jayne Ann Krentz-

* Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of over 50 consecutive New York Times bestsellers
* She writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle)
* Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian
* Ms. Krentz lives in Seattle, Washington

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.
Agent Under Siege - Lena Diaz (HI #1973 - Jan 2021) (romantic suspense) - Jan 3

4. January 1- New Year's Day:
⛄Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
Her Texas New Year's Wish - Michelle Major (HSE #2809 - Jan 2021) - Jan 4

5. January 8-National Bubble Bath Day:
⛄Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.
Ultimate Showdown - Addison Fox (HRS #2115 - Dec 2020) - Jan 14

6. January 15 - National Hat Day:
⛄Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.
Crime Scene Cover-Up - Julie Miller (HI #1969 - Dec 2020) (firefighter) - Jan 25

7. January 20 - Penguin Awareness Day:
⛄Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.
Her Mountainside Haven - Jo McNally (HSE #2820 - Feb 2021) (dog) - Jan 26

8. January 24 - Compliment Day:
⛄Read a book with a sweet-sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)
Bare Devotion - Geri Krotow (Lyrical Press - Sept 2018) (devotion) - Jan 19

9. Hot Tea Month:
⛄Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name
The Duke and I - Julia Quinn (Avon - Jan 2000) (nosy = Lady Whistledown) - Jan 12

10. Reader's Choice:
⛄Read any book of your choice!
Redwood - Janie Crouch (Calamittie Jane Publishing - Jan 2021) - Jan 6

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2021 January Monthly Challenge

Completed: 10/10
1. Happy January Birthday!: 1/1

2. Baby Names! (To Strive or Excel) Dolly Parton1/9 Dolly strives to excel

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: 1/12

4. January 1- New Year's Day- 1/4

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day-1/7

6. January 15- National Hat Day- 1/5

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- 1/8

8. January 24- Compliment Day- 1/26

9. Hot Tea Month- 1/11

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice! 1/14

Completed 0/10

1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists - Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle - Witchcraft- Finished
* Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of over 50 consecutive New York Times bestsellers
* She writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle)
* Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian
* Ms. Krentz lives in Seattle, Washington

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.

4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author. - Tiny Pretty Things- Finished

5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.

8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)

9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!-Long Bright River

2021 January Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 1/1/21 to 1/31/21
Completed: 4/5


1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.

4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.
Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter,01/24/21
5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.
We Were the Mulvaneys by Joyce Carol Oates,01/31/21
7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.

8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)

9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.
Hot Six by Janet Evanovich,01/11/21
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick,01/21/21

2021 January Monthly Challenge
Read: /5


1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival).


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists - Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle. You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska), or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.


4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.


5.January 8-National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot or a book with water on the cover.


6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.


7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.


8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)


9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'T' in the title or author's name.


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