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2023 June Monthly Challenge
2023 June Monthly Challenge🌻1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, or read a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl. Published: published in June 15th 2012
Beauty
by: Sophie Oak (06/13/2023)🌻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, plot, scene or cover art 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: Gemma (Precious Stone), Landon (From the Great River), Elliott (The Lord is My God), Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter).
Claiming Mia
by: Alisa Woods (06/29/2023)🌻3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen: Read one book written by Susan Andersen, or any author with her first or last name.
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You may also read a book tagged Contemporary Romance, Humor (or similar), or Suspense. Additionally you may read a book that has been nominated for or won any award, or a book that has more than one important male character (family, close friends, co-workers, m/m romance, etc).
Baking with a Ghost
by: R.M. Neill (06/08/2023)🌻4. Old Maids Day~ Started in 1946 after WW2 when the women were waiting on their GI’s.
Read a military romance or a book with the digits 1,9,4,6 in the publication date and/or page count, or a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart.
Ethan
by: Dale Mayer (06/29/2023)🌻5. World Ocean Day~ Oceans are immensely important and vital to humans. It feeds us, producing vast amounts of fish and seafood. Oceans comprise about 71% of the surface of the earth.
Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water.
Tender Savage
by: Iris Johansen (06/16/2023)🌻6. Father's Day~The first Father’s Day modern-day celebration was in Spokane, WA. on May 18, 1910.
Read a book with a father figure in the story, or takes place in Washington State.
Dirty Magic
by: Jaye Wells (06/04/2023)🌻7. National Pink Day-
Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover, or with a musician in the story (in honor of the singer, Pink).
Star Witch
by: Helen Harper (06/21/2023)🌻8. International Fairy Day-
Read a book that is tagged Fantasy (bonus points if it includes a Fae character), or a book set in Greece, Ireland, or Scotland (where Fairies were originally spoken about) or that includes a Greek, Irish, or Scottish character.
The Tribute
by: Bliss Devlin (06/04/2023)🌻9. National Hug Holiday-
Read a book with embrace on the cover or a book that includes the letters of HUG in the title, series, or author's name.
Fix
by: Molly McAdams (06/08/2023)🌻10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Drilled
by: Jasinda Wilder (06/13/2023)
read 10/101. Happy June Birthday. Read a book published in June, or read a book with a white or black cover: Playing Games 4/6
2. Baby Names. Read a book that includes a character with the name – Landon: Her Double Mountain Outlaws 9/6
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen: Read a book tagged Contemporary Romance: Bedroom Games 5/6
4. Old Maids Day. Read a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart: The Game Maker 2/6
5. World Ocean Day. Read a book with a primarily blue cover: Ice Games 5/6
6. Father's Day. Read a book with a father figure in the story: The Obsession 3/6
7. National Pink Day. Read a book with the colour pink on the cover: When She's Lonely 6/6
8. International Fairy Day. Read a book that is tagged Fantasy: A Soul to Heal 2/6
9. National Hug Holiday. Read a book with an embrace on the cover: Unmasked by the Marquess 4/6
10. Reader’s Choice. Read any book of your choice: When She's Pregnant 7/6
2023 June Monthly Challenge10/10 Completed
01. Happy June Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in June, or read a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
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. Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art 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: Gemma (Precious Stone), Landon (From the Great River), Elliott (The Lord is My God), and Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter).
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Susan Andersen: 👩🏻💻Read one book written by Susan Andersen, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book tagged Contemporary Romance, Humor (or similar), or Suspense. Additionally you may read a book that has been nominated for or won any award, or a book that has more than one important male character (family, close friends, co-workers, m/m romance, etc).
04. Old Maids Day (June 4): 🙎🏻Read a military romance or a book with the digits 1,9,4,6 in the publication date and/or page count, or a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart.
05. World Ocean Day (June 8): 🌊Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water.
06. Father's Day (June 18): 👨👧👦Read a book with a father figure in the story, or takes place in Washington State.
07. National Pink Day (June 23): 💗Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover, or with a musician in the story (in honor of the singer, Pink).
08. International Fairy Day (June 24): 🧚🏻Read a book that is tagged Fantasy (bonus points if it includes a Fae character), or a book set in Greece, Ireland, or Scotland (where Fairies were originally spoken about) or that includes a Greek, Irish, or Scottish character.
09. Hug Holiday (June 29): 🤱🏻Read a book with embrace on the cover or a book that includes the letters of HUG in the title, series, or author's name.
10. Reader’s Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
10/10 Completed✔ Happy June Birthday! - Read a book with a white cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
Say Yes, Elle Kennedy
✔ Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names: Gemma (Precious Stone)
A Finer End (heroine: Gemma James)
✔ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen: Read one book written by Susan Andersen.
Baby, I'm Yours, Susan Andersen
✔ Old Maids Day~ Read a book with the digits 1,9,4,6 in the publication date.
Mixing Up Murder, Emmie Lyn (published 8/3/19)
✔ World Ocean Day~ Read a book with water on the cover.
Leave No Trace
✔ Father's Day~ Read a book with a father figure in the story.
The All You Can Dream Buffet, Barbara O'Neal
✔ National Pink Day-
Read a book with a musician in the story (in honor of the singer, Pink).
Once More with Feeling, Elissa Sussman
✔ International Fairy Day-
Read a book that is tagged Fantasy (bonus points if it includes a Fae character).
Blood of the Earth, Faith Hunter
✔ National Hug Holiday-
Read a book with embrace on the cover.
Mr. Fixer Upper, Lucy Score
✔ Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice
Delicious!, Ruth Reichl
2023 June Monthly Challenge10/10 Completed. Finished
1. Happy June Birthday! -
Read a book published in June.
Agony to Ashes-Autumn Jones Lake 6/22/23
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). This month's names:
Gemma (Precious Stone),
Landon (From the Great River),
Elliott (The Lord is My God),
Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter).
Mia Sheridan-More Than Words 6/07/23
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen:
Read a book tagged Contemporary Romance.
Wait With Me-Amy Daws 6/21/23
4. Old Maids Day~
Read a military romance.
Choose Me-Heidi McLaughlin 6/02/23
5. World Ocean Day~
Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water.
Chapel Bend-Kristen Proby 6/12/23
6. Father's Day~
Read a book with a father figure in the story.
Runaway Love-Melanie Harlow 6/06/23
7. National Pink Day-
Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover.
Echoes of You-Catherine Cowles 6/01/23
8. International Fairy Day-
Read a book that is tagged Fantasy.
House of Gold-C.T. Rwizi 6/13/23
9. National Hug Holiday-
Read a book with embrace on the cover.
Simply Mine-Laura Pavlov 6/02/23
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Love in Due Time-L.B. Dunbar 6/16/23
I'm in for the usual 10! 📚
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✅ 1. Book with white or black cover - Part-Time Husband
✅ 2. Character, plot, or cover represents Gemma (Precious Stone)- Royal Chase
✅ 3. CR, Humor - The Right Move
✅ 4. Reunited couple - His Curvy Rejected Mate
✅ 5. Book with character around water- Stone Cold Kiwi
✅ 6. Book with a father figure in the story - Beard Science
✅ 7. Book with pink cover - Wrong
✅ 8. Read a book tagged Fantasy - My Kind of Town
✅ 9. Embrace on cover - Pretty Face
✅ 10. Reader’s Choice - Liars Like Us
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I'm in!2023 June Monthly Challenge - 0/10
1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, or read a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
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, plot, scene or cover art 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: Gemma (Precious Stone), Landon (From the Great River), Elliott (The Lord is My God), Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter).
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen: Read one book written by Susan Andersen, or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book tagged Contemporary Romance, Humor (or similar), or Suspense. Additionally you may read a book that has been nominated for or won any award, or a book that has more than one important male character (family, close friends, co-workers, m/m romance, etc).
4. Old Maids Day~ Started in 1946 after WW2 when the women were waiting on their GI’s.
Read a military romance or a book with the digits 1,9,4,6 in the publication date and/or page count, or a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart.
5. World Ocean Day~ Oceans are immensely important and vital to humans. It feeds us, producing vast amounts of fish and seafood. Oceans comprise about 71% of the surface of the earth.
Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water.
6. Father's Day~The first Father’s Day modern-day celebration was in Spokane, WA. on May 18, 1910.
Read a book with a father figure in the story, or takes place in Washington State.
7. National Pink Day-
Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover, or with a musician in the story (in honor of the singer, Pink).
8. International Fairy Day-
Read a book that is tagged Fantasy (bonus points if it includes a Fae character), or a book set in Greece, Ireland, or Scotland (where Fairies were originally spoken about) or that includes a Greek, Irish, or Scottish character.
9. National Hug Holiday-
Read a book with embrace on the cover or a book that includes the letters of HUG in the title, series, or author's name.
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any
2023 June Monthly Challenge0/10
1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, or read a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
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, plot, scene or cover art 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: Gemma (Precious Stone), Landon (From the Great River), Elliott (The Lord is My God), Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter).
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen: Read one book written by Susan Andersen, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Susan Andersen's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Susan Andersen:
* Susan writes primarily sexy, humorous contemporary romance, often with a bit of suspense thrown in.
* Her books regularly appear on the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Amazon and Borders bestsellers lists, and have been nominated for and/or won multiple awards.
* Susan says she comes from a family simply crawling with style, but that the style gene skipped right over her.
* She grew up surrounded by males (both human and animal) and has spent her life just trying to stay afloat in the deep end of the testosterone pool.
You may also read a book tagged Contemporary Romance, Humor (or similar), or Suspense. Additionally you may read a book that has been nominated for or won any award, or a book that has more than one important male character (family, close friends, co-workers, m/m romance, etc).
4. Old Maids Day~ Started in 1946 after WW2 when the women were waiting on their GI’s.
Read a military romance or a book with the digits 1,9,4,6 in the publication date and/or page count, or a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart.
5. World Ocean Day~ Oceans are immensely important and vital to humans. It feeds us, producing vast amounts of fish and seafood. Oceans comprise about 71% of the surface of the earth.
Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water.
6. Father's Day~The first Father’s Day modern-day celebration was in Spokane, WA. on May 18, 1910.
Read a book with a father figure in the story, or takes place in Washington State.
7. National Pink Day-
Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover, or with a musician in the story (in honor of the singer, Pink).
8. International Fairy Day-
Read a book that is tagged Fantasy (bonus points if it includes a Fae character), or a book set in Greece, Ireland, or Scotland (where Fairies were originally spoken about) or that includes a Greek, Irish, or Scottish character.
9. National Hug Holiday-
Read a book with embrace on the cover or a book that includes the letters of HUG in the title, series, or author's name.
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice
2023 June Monthly Challenge6/5 romance/romantic suspense
1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, or read a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
Alpha Tracker by Cindi Myers 8 June; 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, plot, scene or cover art 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: Gemma (Precious Stone), Landon (From the Great River), Elliott (The Lord is My God), Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter).
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen: Read one book written by Susan Andersen, or any author with her first or last name.
Texas Betrayal by Susan Gee Heino 19 June; 5☆
You may also read a book tagged Contemporary Romance, Humor (or similar), or Suspense. Additionally you may read a book that has been nominated for or won any award, or a book that has more than one important male character (family, close friends, co-workers, m/m romance, etc).
4. Old Maids Day~ Started in 1946 after WW2 when the women were waiting on their GI’s.
Read a military romance or a book with the digits 1,9,4,6 in the publication date and/or page count, or a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart.
Present Danger by Elizabeth Goddard 12 June; 5☆
5. World Ocean Day~ Oceans are immensely important and vital to humans. It feeds us, producing vast amounts of fish and seafood. Oceans comprise about 71% of the surface of the earth.
Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water.
Reunion at the Shore by Lee Tobin McClain 5 June; 4☆
6. Father's Day~The first Father’s Day modern-day celebration was in Spokane, WA. on May 18, 1910.
Read a book with a father figure in the story, or takes place in Washington State.
Explosive Trail by Terri Reed 1 June; 4 1/2☆
7. National Pink Day-
Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover, or with a musician in the story (in honor of the singer, Pink).
8. International Fairy Day-
Read a book that is tagged Fantasy (bonus points if it includes a Fae character), or a book set in Greece, Ireland, or Scotland (where Fairies were originally spoken about) or that includes a Greek, Irish, or Scottish character.
9. National Hug Holiday-
Read a book with embrace on the cover or a book that includes the letters of HUG in the title, series, or author's name.
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Cowboy Strong by Stacy Finz 16 June; 5☆
2023 June Monthly ChallengeCompleted 10/10 DONE!
1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, or read a book with a black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
Take A Chance: An Age Gap, Secret Pregnancy, Mafia Romance by Sofia T Summers 6/15/23 (black cover; published 6/5/23)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, plot, scene or cover art 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: Gemma (Precious Stone), Landon (From the Great River), Elliott (The Lord is My God), Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter).
The Last Lifeboat by Hazel Gaynor 6/11/23 4.5stars (of the sea - much of the book is set on the ocean - on boats or a lifeboat)3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen: Read one book written by Susan Andersen, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Susan Andersen's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Susan Andersen:
* Susan writes primarily sexy, humorous contemporary romance, often with a bit of suspense thrown in.
* Her books regularly appear on the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Amazon and Borders bestsellers lists, and have been nominated for and/or won multiple awards.
* Susan says she comes from a family simply crawling with style, but that the style gene skipped right over her.
* She grew up surrounded by males (both human and animal) and has spent her life just trying to stay afloat in the deep end of the testosterone pool.
You may also read a book tagged Contemporary Romance, Humor (or similar), or Suspense. Additionally you may read a book that has been nominated for or won any award, or a book that has more than one important male character (family, close friends, co-workers, m/m romance, etc).
For Goodness Cake by Rosie Reed 6/13/23 4stars (detective and potential love interest for Amber - David Van Dante; Harry - Amber's best friend)4. Old Maids Day~ Started in 1946 after WW2 when the women were waiting on their GI’s.
Read a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart.
Talking at Night by Claire Daverley 6/18/23 4stars (Will and Rosie over and over again)5. World Ocean Day~ Oceans are immensely important and vital to humans. It feeds us, producing vast amounts of fish and seafood. Oceans comprise about 71% of the surface of the earth.
Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water.
A Little Ray of Sunshine by Kristan Higgins 6/8/23 4.5stars (blue cover, on Cape Cod, Harlow and Matthew spend time on water as does Grady, a marine biologist )6. Father's Day~The first Father’s Day modern-day celebration was in Spokane, WA. on May 18, 1910.
Read a book with a father figure in the story
Mafiosa Princess Loyalty (Mafiosa Princess #6) by Liza Malloy 6/5/23 4stars (Giada and Luca's dads who are also the heads of their Mafia crime families)7. National Pink Day-
Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover,
Her Rancher Rescuer: An In Love with the Boss Western Romance by Donna Alward 6/17/23 4stars8. International Fairy Day-
Read a book that is tagged Fantasy (bonus points if it includes a Fae character), or a book set in Greece, Ireland, or Scotland (where Fairies were originally spoken about) or that includes a Greek, Irish, or Scottish character.
The Crown Prince's Bride (Royal Duology, #2) by Donna Alward 6/25/23 4stars (Diego's friend, Ryan O'Toole from university days is Irish)9. National Hug Holiday-
Read a book with embrace on the cover
Lovelight Farms (Lovelight, #1) by B.K. Borison 6/4/23 3.5stars 10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Remember Me (Book 2): Fueling The Flames Of His Obsession by Gracie-Mae Harding 6/9/23 3stars
I'm in! As usual, I'll go for them all and see how many I end up completing.2023 June Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 6/1/23 to 6/30/23
10/10
1. Happy June Birthday! – Black cover - Witness in Death by J.D. Robb - 6/9/23 ♥♥♥♥♥
2. Baby Names! - Elliott (The Lord is My God) - And Then There Was You by Nancy Naigle - 6/27/23 ♥♥♥♥
This is a Christian romance, with God mentioned several times.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen - Tagged Contemporary Romance - Taken with You by Shannon Stacey - 6/6/23 ♥♥♥♥
4. Old Maids Day - Couple who are reunited after time apart - A Dark and Stormy Knight by Kerrigan Byrne - 6/18/23 ♥♥♥♥
They have an encounter one time and leave without knowing each other’s name, but then they find each other several months later.
5. World Ocean Day - Primarily blue cover - Leave The Night On by Laura Trentham - 6/10/23 ♥♥♥
6. Father's Day - With a father figure in the story - The Best of Us by Robyn Carr - 6/19/23 ♥♥♥♥♥
Sully is like a father/grandfather to everyone in Sullivan’s Crossing.
7. National Pink Day - Pink on the cover - The Earl on the Train by Kerrigan Byrne - 6/28/23 ♥♥♥
8. International Fairy Day - Tagged Fantasy - The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen - 6/2/23 ♥♥♥♥
9. National Hug Holiday - Includes the letters of HUG in the title - The Cat Who Sniffed Glue by Lilian Jackson Braun - 6/8/23 ♥♥♥♥
H in Who, U and G in Glue
10. Reader’s Choice - Any book - Fire by Robin McKinley - 6/3/23 ♥♥♥♥
*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 6/28/23*****
2023 June Monthly ChallengeRead: 3/10
✔️1. Happy June Birthday!:
Read a book published in June.
®️House of Imperial by Jaymin Eve(pub. June 2018)▪️6/22/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2. Baby Names!:
Read a book 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:
Gemma (Precious Stone),
Landon (From the Great River),
Elliott (The Lord is My God),
Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter).
®️A Beastly Kind of Earl by Mia Vincy
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen:
®️Be My Baby by Susan Andersen
4. Old Maids Day:
Read a military romance.
®️Standing Fast by Maggie K. Black
✔️5. World Ocean Day:
Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover.
®️This Rough Magic by Mary Stewart▪️6/30/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
6. Father's Day:Read a book with a father figure in the story.
®️What Makes a Father by Teresa Southwick
7. National Pink Day:
Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover.
®️Authentically Izzy by Pepper D. Basham
8. International Fairy Day:
Read a book that is tagged Fantasy (bonus points if it includes a Fae character).
®️The Fae King's Curse by Jamie Schlosser
9. National Hug Holiday:
Read a book with embrace on the cover.
®️King's Fancy by Sable Hunter
✔️10. Reader’s Choice:
Read any book of your choice.
®️Jaguar Fever by Terry Spear▪️6/27/2923▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
June Monthly Challenge 8/8 completed
1. Published in June: Unmasked By A Devil Wendy Vella 5☆ 14/6/23
2. X
3. Contemporary romance: To Make a Marriage Carole Mortimer 3☆ 6/6/23
4. Military romance:Infatuation Melissa Schroeder 3☆ 2/6/23
5. Blue/water: The Moonstone Duke Meera Platt 5☆ 11/6/23
6. X
7. Pink cover: The Duke's Secret Cinderella Eva Devon 4☆ 10/6/23
8. Fantasy: Her Gypsy Lord Jane Charles 5☆ 9/6/23
9. Embrace: Beauty Dares the Beast Alyssa Clarke 5☆ 5/6/23
10. Reader's Choice: The Lyon's Secret Laura Trentham 4☆ 3/6/23
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June Monthly Challenge5/10 Completed
01. Happy June Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in June, or read a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
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. Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art 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: Gemma (Precious Stone), Landon (From the Great River), Elliott (The Lord is My God), and Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter).
Archer's Voice
Read 6/503. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Susan Andersen: 👩🏻💻Read one book written by Susan Andersen, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book tagged Contemporary Romance, Humor (or similar), or Suspense. Additionally you may read a book that has been nominated for or won any award, or a book that has more than one important male character (family, close friends, co-workers, m/m romance, etc).
Beach Read
Read 6/10 04. Old Maids Day (June 4): 🙎🏻Read a military romance or a book with the digits 1,9,4,6 in the publication date and/or page count, or a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart.
05. World Ocean Day (June 8): 🌊Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water.
If You Only Knew
Read 6/1 06. Father's Day (June 18): 👨👧👦Read a book with a father figure in the story, or takes place in Washington State.
07. National Pink Day (June 23): 💗Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover, or with a musician in the story (in honor of the singer, Pink).
08. International Fairy Day (June 24): 🧚🏻Read a book that is tagged Fantasy (bonus points if it includes a Fae character), or a book set in Greece, Ireland, or Scotland (where Fairies were originally spoken about) or that includes a Greek, Irish, or Scottish character.
Reckless Magic
Read 6/909. Hug Holiday (June 29): 🤱🏻Read a book with embrace on the cover or a book that includes the letters of HUG in the title, series, or author's name.
10. Reader’s Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Come Again
Read 6/2
2023 June Monthly Challenge8/10
1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June.
Magic Claims
2. Baby Names! - This month's names: Gemma (Precious Stone), Landon (From the Great River), Elliott (The Lord is My God), Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter).
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen: - Read a book tagged Contemporary Romance.
Mr. Play for Keeps: Baes of Juneteenth
4. Old Maids Day - Read a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart.
The Kingmaker
5. World Ocean Day - Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water.
6. Father's Day - Read a book with a father figure in the story.
Bending The Rules
7. National Pink Day - Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover.
Take A Chance
8. International Fairy Day - Read a book that is tagged Fantasy.
Magic Stars
9. National Hug Holiday - Read a book with embrace on the cover.
The Beginning of Forever
10. Reader’s Choice- Read any book of your choice.
A Worthy Love
I'm in!...10/10 Completed June 30
1. Happy June Birthday! - Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo June 26, 4 stars
2. Baby Names!: Gemma: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray June 30, 4 stars
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen: All Shook Up by Susan Andersen June 30, 4 stars
4. Old Maids Day~ Wild Card by Lora Leigh June 3, 5 stars
5. World Ocean Day~ The Brightest Star in the Sky by Marian Keyes June 16, 5 stars
6. Father's Day~ Sawyer by Lori Foster June 4, 3 stars
7. National Pink Day- The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski June 7, 4 stars
8. International Fairy Day- Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning June 14, 3 stars
9. National Hug Holiday- All He Ever Wanted by Emily McKay June 30, 4 stars
10. Reader’s Choice: Deception by Amanda Quick June 24, 4 stars
June Monthly Challenge8/8
1) Happy June Birthday: The King's Man Elizabeth Kingston ✔︎ 6/19
2) Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen: Body of Evidence Rachel Grant ✔︎ 6/15
3) Old Maids Day: Cold Silence Toni Anderson ✔︎ 6/29
4) World Ocean Day: Concrete Evidence Rachel Grant ✔︎ 6/2
5) National Pink Day: A Perfect Equation Elizabeth Everett ✔︎ 6/7
6) International Fairy Day: Best Knight Ever Cassandra Gannon ✔︎ 6/11
7) National Hug Holiday: How to Fake It in Hollywood Ava Wilder ✔︎ 6/20
8) Reader's Choice: Rogue Justice Stacey Abrams ✔︎ 6/30
2023 June Monthly Challenge 🌺🌺🌺June 1 - June 30th
Completed 6/10
✔1. Happy June Birthday! - read a book with a white or black cover A Rogue to Remember - Chasity Bowlin - 6/14 -3.5 stars
2. Baby Names! Gemma (Precious Stone), Landon (From the Great River), Elliott (The Lord is My God), Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter).
✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen:
Baby Dont Go
4. Old Maids Day~ Started in 1946 after WW2 when the women were waiting on their GI’s.
Read a military romance or a book with the digits 1,9,4,6 in the publication date and/or page count, or a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart.
5. World Ocean Day~ Blue Cover / Water - The Moonstone Duke - Meara Platt
✔6. Father's Day~takes place in Washington State - Head Over Heels - Susan Andersen
✔7. National Pink Day-
Read a book with the color pink - Music for the Duke Alexa Aston
6/14 - 3.5 stars
8. International Fairy Day-
Read a book that is tagged Fantasy / Scotland / Scottish character.
✔Wild Scottish Knight - Tricia O'Malley
✔The Scots Conflict - Keira Montclair
9. National Hug Holiday-
Read a book with embrace on the cover - Portrait of the Duke -Alexa Aston
10. Reader’s Choice: Moonstone Landing - Meara Platt
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1. Happy June Birthday! The Black Swan of Paris (June Pub)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen: Part of Your World (Contemporary)
4. Old Maids Day: The Story of Us (military)
5. World Ocean Day: The Holiday Swap (blue cover)
6. Father's Day: Tomboy (father figure)
8. International Fairy Day: Of Blood and Bone (Fantasy)
9. National Hug Holiday: Garrett (HUG in title/series name)
10. Reader’s Choice: The A.I. Who Loved Me or Unlucky 13
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June Monthly Challenge10/10
1. Happy June Birthday!
🎩Read a book published in June, or read a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
Cici's Protector - Regan Black, Janie Crouch (Calmittie Jane Pub - June 2023) - June 12
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, plot, scene or cover art 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:
Gemma (Precious Stone),
One Weekend in Prague - Alison Roberts (HMED #1268 - Sept 2022) - June 7
Landon (From the Great River),
Elliott (The Lord is My God),
Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter).
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen:
🎩Read one book written by Susan Andersen, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Susan Andersen's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Susan Andersen:
* Susan writes primarily sexy, humorous contemporary romance, often with a bit of suspense thrown in.
* Her books regularly appear on the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Amazon and Borders bestsellers lists, and have been nominated for and/or won multiple awards.
* Susan says she comes from a family simply crawling with style, but that the style gene skipped right over her.
* She grew up surrounded by males (both human and animal) and has spent her life just trying to stay afloat in the deep end of the testosterone pool.
🎩You may also read a book tagged Contemporary Romance, Humor (or similar), or Suspense. Additionally you may read a book that has been nominated for or won any award, or a book that has more than one important male character (family, close friends, co-workers, m/m romance, etc).
Colton's Unusual Suspect - Marie Ferrarella (HRS #2215 - Feb 2023) (suspense) - June 8
4. Old Maids Day~ Started in 1946 after WW2 when the women were waiting on their GI’s.
🎩Read a military romance or a book with the digits 1,9,4,6 in the publication date and/or page count, or a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart.
Christmas Reunion in Paris - Liz Fielding (HR #4731 - Oct 2020) - June 5
5. World Ocean Day~ Oceans are immensely important and vital to humans. It feeds us, producing vast amounts of fish and seafood. Oceans comprise about 71% of the surface of the earth.
🎩Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water.
The Business Between Them - Mona Shroff (HSE #2994 - July 2023) - June 25
6. Father's Day~The first Father’s Day modern-day celebration was in Spokane, WA. on May 18, 1910.
🎩Read a book with a father figure in the story, or takes place in Washington State.
Match Me, I'm Falling - Michelle Willingham (Dragonblade Pub - June 2023) (father) - June 14
7. National Pink Day-
🎩Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover, or with a musician in the story (in honor of the singer, Pink).
What Happens in the Air - Michele Dunaway (HSE #2964 - Jan 2023) (sunset) - June 9
8. International Fairy Day-
🎩Read a book that is tagged Fantasy (bonus points if it includes a Fae character), or a book set in Greece, Ireland, or Scotland (where Fairies were originally spoken about) or that includes a Greek, Irish, or Scottish character.
The Duke's Hammer - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade Pub - June 2023) - June 24
9. National Hug Holiday-
🎩Read a book with an embrace on the cover or a book that includes the letters of HUG in the title, series, or author's name.
The Untamed Warrior's Bride - Michelle Willingham (HH #1708 - Feb 2023) (embrace) - June 3
10. Reader’s Choice:
🎩Read any book of your choice.
Roselynde - Roberta Gellis (Playboy Press - Feb 1978) - June 6
Completed 9/101. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, or read a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
FINISHED
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, plot, scene or cover art 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: Gemma (Precious Stone), Landon (From the Great River), Elliott (The Lord is My God), Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter).
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen: Read one book written by Susan Andersen, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Susan Andersen's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Susan Andersen:
* Susan writes primarily sexy, humorous contemporary romance, often with a bit of suspense thrown in.
* Her books regularly appear on the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Amazon and Borders bestsellers lists, and have been nominated for and/or won multiple awards.
* Susan says she comes from a family simply crawling with style, but that the style gene skipped right over her.
* She grew up surrounded by males (both human and animal) and has spent her life just trying to stay afloat in the deep end of the testosterone pool.
You may also read a book tagged Contemporary Romance, Humor (or similar), or Suspense. Additionally you may read a book that has been nominated for or won any award, or a book that has more than one important male character (family, close friends, co-workers, m/m romance, etc).
FINISHED
(brothers) 4. Old Maids Day~ Started in 1946 after WW2 when the women were waiting on their GI’s.
Read a military romance or a book with the digits 1,9,4,6 in the publication date and/or page count, or a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart.
FINISHED
5. World Ocean Day~ Oceans are immensely important and vital to humans. It feeds us, producing vast amounts of fish and seafood. Oceans comprise about 71% of the surface of the earth.
Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water.
FINISHED
6. Father's Day~The first Father’s Day modern-day celebration was in Spokane, WA. on May 18, 1910.
Read a book with a father figure in the story, or takes place in Washington State.
FINISHED
7. National Pink Day-
Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover, or with a musician in the story (in honor of the singer, Pink).
FINISHED >
8. International Fairy Day-
Read a book that is tagged Fantasy (bonus points if it includes a Fae character), or a book set in Greece, Ireland, or Scotland (where Fairies were originally spoken about) or that includes a Greek, Irish, or Scottish character.
FINISHED
9. National Hug Holiday-
Read a book with embrace on the cover or a book that includes the letters of HUG in the title, series, or author's name.
FINISHED
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
FINISHED
2023 June Monthly Challenge 6/101. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, or read a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl. - Zero Days - Finished 6/21
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, plot, scene or cover art 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: Gemma (Precious Stone), Landon (From the Great River), Elliott (The Lord is My God), Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter). - The Devotion of Suspect X - Bitter -
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen: Read one book written by Susan Andersen, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Susan Andersen's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Susan Andersen:
* Susan writes primarily sexy, humorous contemporary romance, often with a bit of suspense thrown in.
* Her books regularly appear on the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Amazon and Borders bestsellers lists, and have been nominated for and/or won multiple awards.
* Susan says she comes from a family simply crawling with style, but that the style gene skipped right over her.
* She grew up surrounded by males (both human and animal) and has spent her life just trying to stay afloat in the deep end of the testosterone pool.
You may also read a book tagged Contemporary Romance, Humor (or similar), or Suspense. Additionally you may read a book that has been nominated for or won any award, or a book that has more than one important male character (family, close friends, co-workers, m/m romance, etc). - The Other Girl - Finished 6/3
4. Old Maids Day~ Started in 1946 after WW2 when the women were waiting on their GI’s.
Read a military romance or a book with the digits 1,9,4,6 in the publication date and/or page count, or a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart. - Feed - 599 pages - Finished 6/15
5. World Ocean Day~ Oceans are immensely important and vital to humans. It feeds us, producing vast amounts of fish and seafood. Oceans comprise about 71% of the surface of the earth.
Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water. All Boys Aren't Blue - Finished 6/21
6. Father's Day~The first Father’s Day modern-day celebration was in Spokane, WA. on May 18, 1910.
Read a book with a father figure in the story, or takes place in Washington State. - Girls Like Us Finished 6/28
7. National Pink Day-
Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover, or with a musician in the story (in honor of the singer, Pink).
8. International Fairy Day-
Read a book that is tagged Fantasy (bonus points if it includes a Fae character), or a book set in Greece, Ireland, or Scotland (where Fairies were originally spoken about) or that includes a Greek, Irish, or Scottish character.
9. National Hug Holiday-
Read a book with embrace on the cover or a book that includes the letters of HUG in the title, series, or author's name.
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice. - Night's Edge - Finished 6/23
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2023 June Monthly Challenge10/10 DONE
1. pub. in June,==Jun 03, 2012 A Charming Crime Tonya Kappes 6/18
2. author Gemma Hey Big Spender Gemma Halliday 6/21
3. tagged SuspenseExtreme Measures: A NovelMichael Palmer 6/4
4. military romance Navy SEAL Surrender Angi Morgan 6/22
5. blue cover. Shéa MacLeod 6/15
6. father figure A Secret Colton Baby Karen Whiddon 6/13
7. pink on cover Livia J. Washburn 6/17
8. tagged Fantasy The Future Falls Tanya Huff 6/16
9. embrace on cover Jeaniene Frost
10. Reader’s Choice: Delilah Green Doesn't Care Ashley Herring Blake 6/18
June Monthly ChallengeREAD: 10/10
✔️1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, or read a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
Never Let You Go - Katy Regnery (pub June 2, 2015) 6/17
✔️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. Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Gemma (Precious Stone), Landon (From the Great River), Elliott (The Lord is My God), Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter).
Dastardly Deeds at St Bride's - Debbie Young (Gemma Lamb) 6/16
✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen: Read one book written by Susan Andersen, or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book tagged Contemporary Romance, Humor (or similar), or Suspense. Additionally you may read a book that has been nominated for or won any award, or a book that has more than one important male character (family, close friends, co-workers, m/m romance, etc).
Two Cabins, One Lake - Shaye Marlow (humor) 6/29
✔️4. Old Maids Day~ Started in 1946 after WW2 when the women were waiting on their GI’s.
Read a military romance or a book with the digits 1,9,4,6 in the publication date and/or page count, or a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart.
Too Hot to Hold - Stephanie Tyler 6/19
✔️5. World Ocean Day~ Oceans are immensely important and vital to humans. It feeds us, producing vast amounts of fish and seafood. Oceans comprise about 71% of the surface of the earth.
Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water.
Every Body on Deck - G.A. McKevett 6/30
✔️6. Father's Day~The first Father’s Day modern-day celebration was in Spokane, WA. on May 18, 1910.
Read a book with a father figure in the story, or takes place in Washington State.
Girl in Trouble - Stacy Claflin 6/27
✔️7. National Pink Day-
Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover, or with a musician in the story (in honor of the singer, Pink).
Hot on Her Heels - Susan Mallery 6/25
✔️8. International Fairy Day-
Read a book that is tagged Fantasy (bonus points if it includes a Fae character), or a book set in Greece, Ireland, or Scotland (where Fairies were originally spoken about) or that includes a Greek, Irish, or Scottish character.
Ian's Rose - Suzan Tisdale (set in Scotland) 6/22
✔️9. National Hug Holiday-
Read a book with embrace on the cover or a book that includes the letters of HUG in the title, series, or author's name.
A Captain and a Corset - Mary Wine 6/13
✔️10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice
Encore in Death - J.D. Robb 6/30
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
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June Monthly Challenge
June 2023
My Monthly Challenge (msg 29)
Books Read ➖ 10
✅1. Happy June Birthday!
➖Read a book published in June
➖10 Bodies Lying
✅2. Baby Names!
➖This month's names: Gemma (Precious Stone)
➖Xavier's Kitten ➖ 06.02 ★★★
✅3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen
➖Read a book tagged Contemporary Romance
➖If the Shoe Fits ➖ 06.17 ★★★★
✅4. Old Maids Day
➖Read a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart
➖Seeing Red ➖ 06.10 ★★★★
✅5. World Ocean Day
➖Read a book with water on the cover
➖The Girls of Mischief Bay ➖ 06.04 ★★★★
✅6. Father's Day
➖Read a book with a father figure in the story
➖The Mogul’s Reluctant Bride ➖ 06.02 ★★★
✅7. National Pink Day
➖Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover
➖Be With Me ➖ 06.21 ★★★★
✅8. International Fairy Day
➖Read a book that is tagged Fantasy (bonus points if it includes a Fae character)
➖MacRieve ➖ 06.03 ★★★★
✅9. National Hug Holiday
➖Read a book with embrace on the cover
➖Zoey And The Nice Guy ➖ 06.14 ★★★★
✅10. Reader’s Choice
➖Read any book of your choice
➖Mr. Right Next Door ➖ 06.24 ★★★★
Barb B. Spot for June -COMPLETED FOR JUNE CHALLENGE1.FINISHED-COMPLETION:
Read a book published in June- COMPLETION:
Wrong Text, Right Love published in June
2. FINISHED-COMPLETION:
Baby Names!
Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter)-main character in the book is named Mia
The book is Wolf by Rebecca Zanetti
3. FINISHED-COMPLETION:
Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen: Read one book written by Susan Andersen
Exposure by Susan Andersen
4. FINISHED-COMPLETION:
Old Maids Day~
Military romance that also has the book with the digit 1 in the publication date and/or an 8 in the page count.
Cyclone by Janie Crouch
5. FINISHED-COMPLETION:
World Ocean Day~ Ocean Day
Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water.
6. FINISHED-COMPLETION:
Father's Day~The first Father’s Day modern-day celebration was in Spokane, WA. on May 18, 1910.
Read a book with a father figure in the story, or takes place in Washington State.
7. FINISHED-COMPLETION:
National Pink Day-
Read a book with the color pink on it.
The book has pink on the cover of it
8. FINISHED_COMPLETION
International Fairy Day-
Read a book that is tagged Fantasy (bonus points if it includes a Fae character), or a book set in Greece, Ireland, or Scotland (where Fairies were originally spoken about) or that includes a Greek, Irish, or Scottish character.
Sparks and Shower
Book is Fantasy and has Fae in it
9. FINISHED-COMPLETION:
National Hug Holiday-
Read a book with embrace on the cover
Strip Search
10. FINISHED-COMPLETION:
Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice
2023 June Monthly Challenge1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, or read a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
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, plot, scene or cover art 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: Gemma (Precious Stone), Landon (From the Great River), Elliott (The Lord is My God), Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter).
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen: Read one book written by Susan Andersen, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Susan Andersen's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Susan Andersen:
* Susan writes primarily sexy, humorous contemporary romance, often with a bit of suspense thrown in.
* Her books regularly appear on the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Amazon and Borders bestsellers lists, and have been nominated for and/or won multiple awards.
* Susan says she comes from a family simply crawling with style, but that the style gene skipped right over her.
* She grew up surrounded by males (both human and animal) and has spent her life just trying to stay afloat in the deep end of the testosterone pool.
You may also read a book tagged Contemporary Romance, Humor (or similar), or Suspense. Additionally you may read a book that has been nominated for or won any award, or a book that has more than one important male character (family, close friends, co-workers, m/m romance, etc).
4. Old Maids Day~ Started in 1946 after WW2 when the women were waiting on their GI’s.
Read a military romance or a book with the digits 1,9,4,6 in the publication date and/or page count, or a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart.
5. World Ocean Day~ Oceans are immensely important and vital to humans. It feeds us, producing vast amounts of fish and seafood. Oceans comprise about 71% of the surface of the earth.
Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water.
6. Father's Day~The first Father’s Day modern-day celebration was in Spokane, WA. on May 18, 1910.
Read a book with a father figure in the story, or takes place in Washington State.
7. National Pink Day-
Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover, or with a musician in the story (in honor of the singer, Pink).
8. International Fairy Day-
Read a book that is tagged Fantasy (bonus points if it includes a Fae character), or a book set in Greece, Ireland, or Scotland (where Fairies were originally spoken about) or that includes a Greek, Irish, or Scottish character.
9. National Hug Holiday-
Read a book with embrace on the cover or a book that includes the letters of HUG in the title, series, or author's name.
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Read 0/101. Read a book published in June, or read a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl. - Unfortunately Yours
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. This month's names: Gemma (Precious Stone), Landon (From the Great River), Elliott (The Lord is My God), Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter).- Landon
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen: Read one book written by Susan Andersen, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Susan Andersen's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
You may also read a book tagged Contemporary Romance, Humor (or similar), or Suspense. Additionally you may read a book that has been nominated for or won any award, or a book that has more than one important male character (family, close friends, co-workers, m/m romance, etc).
4. Old Maids Day~ Read a military romance or a book with the digits 1,9,4,6 in the publication date and/or page count, or a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart. - The Mistake
5. World Ocean Day~ Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water. - People We Meet on Vacation
6. Father's Day~Read a book with a father figure in the story, or takes place in Washington State.
7. National Pink Day- Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover, or with a musician in the story (in honor of the singer, Pink). - Happy Place
8. International Fairy Day- Read a book that is tagged Fantasy (bonus points if it includes a Fae character), or a book set in Greece, Ireland, or Scotland (where Fairies were originally spoken about) or that includes a Greek, Irish, or Scottish character. - A Court of Mist and Fury
9. National Hug Holiday-
Read a book with embrace on the cover or a book that includes the letters of HUG in the title, series, or author's name.- Love, Theoretically
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice - The Deal
1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, or read a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.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, plot, scene or cover art 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: Gemma (Precious Stone), Landon (From the Great River), Elliott (The Lord is My God), Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter).
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen: Read one book written by Susan Andersen, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Susan Andersen's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Susan Andersen:
* Susan writes primarily sexy, humorous contemporary romance, often with a bit of suspense thrown in.
* Her books regularly appear on the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Amazon and Borders bestsellers lists, and have been nominated for and/or won multiple awards.
* Susan says she comes from a family simply crawling with style, but that the style gene skipped right over her.
* She grew up surrounded by males (both human and animal) and has spent her life just trying to stay afloat in the deep end of the testosterone pool.
You may also read a book tagged Contemporary Romance, Humor (or similar), or Suspense. Additionally you may read a book that has been nominated for or won any award, or a book that has more than one important male character (family, close friends, co-workers, m/m romance, etc).
4. Old Maids Day~ Started in 1946 after WW2 when the women were waiting on their GI’s.
Read a military romance or a book with the digits 1,9,4,6 in the publication date and/or page count, or a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart.
5. World Ocean Day~ Oceans are immensely important and vital to humans. It feeds us, producing vast amounts of fish and seafood. Oceans comprise about 71% of the surface of the earth.
Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water.
6. Father's Day~The first Father’s Day modern-day celebration was in Spokane, WA. on May 18, 1910.
Read a book with a father figure in the story, or takes place in Washington State.
7. National Pink Day-
Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover, or with a musician in the story (in honor of the singer, Pink).
8. International Fairy Day-
Read a book that is tagged Fantasy (bonus points if it includes a Fae character), or a book set in Greece, Ireland, or Scotland (where Fairies were originally spoken about) or that includes a Greek, Irish, or Scottish character.
9. National Hug Holiday-
Read a book with embrace on the cover or a book that includes the letters of HUG in the title, series, or author's name.
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
2023 June Monthly ChallengeDuration: June 1 - 30, 2023
10/10 Complete
1. Read a book published in June - The Spectacular 06/19/2023
2. Baby Names! (Landon) - After We Collided 06/02/2023
3. Read a book tagged Contemporary Romance - Coral Cottage 06/21/2023
4. Read a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart - The Truth About Ben and June 06/04/2023
5. Read a book that is set in a location near a body of water. - Coral Cafe 06/21/2023
6. Read a book that takes place in Washington State. - The Ex Talk 06/19/2023
7. Read a book with the color pink on the cover - William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Mean Girls 06/02/2023
8. Read a book that is tagged Fantasy - Instructions for Dancing 06/09/2023
9. Read a book with embrace on the cover - Wallbanger 06/16/2023
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice. - Cassandra in Reverse 06/14/2023
Here's mine! :)Completed: 10/10
1. Happy June Birthday!: Hex ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (6/25)
2. Baby Names!: Triple Dare ⭐⭐ (6/7)
3. FAC – Susan Andersen: Icebreaker ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (6/27)
4. Old Maids Day: Loving War ⭐⭐⭐ (6/1)
5. World Ocean Day: Lauren's Barbarian ⭐⭐⭐ (6/25)
6. Father's Day: Protecting Allie ⭐⭐⭐ (6/28)
7. National Pink Day: Barbarian's Choice ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (6/21)
8. International Fairy Day: Barbarian's Rescue ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (6/24)
9. National Hug Day: Make Me ⭐⭐⭐ (6/15)
10. Reader's Choice: Midnight Snack ⭐⭐⭐ (6/28)
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2023 June Monthly Challenge1 June to 30 June, 2023
Read: 0
1. Happy June Birthday! - Kings of Chaos by Eva Ashwood
2. Baby Names! Dirty Secret by Mira Lyn Kelly
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen: Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas
4. Old Maids Day~ Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti
5. World Ocean Day~ Overlord by Anna Hackett
6. Father's Day~ Look the Part by Jewel E. Ann
7. National Pink Day- Storm by Carian Cole
8. International Fairy Day- A Lick of Frost by Laurell K. Hamilton
9. National Hug Holiday- Resisting the Grump by Ashley Munoz
10. Reader’s Choice: The Match by Winter Renshaw
June Challenge 7/7
1. X
2. X
3. Contemporary Romance - The Mobster's Masseuse 6/7/23
4. Reunited - MIDNIGHT SONS AND DAUGHTERS 6/8/23
5. Blue Cover - Dakota Farm 6/2/23
6. X
7. Sunrise/Sunset Cover - The Reunion 6/2/23
8. Fantasy - My Heart Forever 6/4/23
9. Hug on Cover - A Marquess for Christmas 6/7/23
10. Reader's Choice - Yours Truly 6/8/23
I'm in for 106/10
1. Published in June - On Rotation by Shirlene Obuobi
2. Baby Names (Gods) - Circe by Madeline Miller
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4.
5. Primarily Blue Cover - Housemaid by Frieda McFadden
6.
7.
8.
9. Embrace on Cover - Reel by Kennedy Ryan
10.
I'm in for 52023 June Monthly Challenge
Duration: June 1 - 30, 2023
0/5 Complete
1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, or read a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
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, plot, scene or cover art 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: Gemma (Precious Stone), Landon (From the Great River), Elliott (The Lord is My God), Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter).
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen: Read one book written by Susan Andersen, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Susan Andersen's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Susan Andersen:
* Susan writes primarily sexy, humorous contemporary romance, often with a bit of suspense thrown in.
* Her books regularly appear on the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Amazon and Borders bestsellers lists, and have been nominated for and/or won multiple awards.
* Susan says she comes from a family simply crawling with style, but that the style gene skipped right over her.
* She grew up surrounded by males (both human and animal) and has spent her life just trying to stay afloat in the deep end of the testosterone pool.
You may also read a book tagged Contemporary Romance, Humor (or similar), or Suspense. Additionally you may read a book that has been nominated for or won any award, or a book that has more than one important male character (family, close friends, co-workers, m/m romance, etc).
4. Old Maids Day~ Started in 1946 after WW2 when the women were waiting on their GI’s.
Read a military romance or a book with the digits 1,9,4,6 in the publication date and/or page count, or a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart.
5. World Ocean Day~ Oceans are immensely important and vital to humans. It feeds us, producing vast amounts of fish and seafood. Oceans comprise about 71% of the surface of the earth.
Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water.
6. Father's Day~The first Father’s Day modern-day celebration was in Spokane, WA. on May 18, 1910.
Read a book with a father figure in the story, or takes place in Washington State.
7. National Pink Day-
Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover, or with a musician in the story (in honor of the singer, Pink).
8. International Fairy Day-
Read a book that is tagged Fantasy (bonus points if it includes a Fae character), or a book set in Greece, Ireland, or Scotland (where Fairies were originally spoken about) or that includes a Greek, Irish, or Scottish character.
9. National Hug Holiday-
Read a book with embrace on the cover or a book that includes the letters of HUG in the title, series, or author's name.
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Georgina wrote: "read 10/101. Happy June Birthday. Read a book published in June, or read a book with a white or black cover: Playing Games 4/6
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Wow 🤩!! Congratulations and thank you Georgina!
Heather wrote: "10/10 Completed✔ Happy June Birthday! - Read a book with a white cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
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Complete! Thanks for the fun challenge, Tiki.
Finished on post 15.Great to finish on a Wendy Vella story!
Done!2023 June Monthly Challenge
6/5 romance/romantic suspense
1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, or read a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
Alpha Tracker by Cindi Myers 8 June; 4☆
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen: Read one book written by Susan Andersen, or any author with her first or last name.
Texas Betrayal by Susan Gee Heino 19 June; 5☆
You may also read a book tagged Contemporary Romance, Humor (or similar), or Suspense. Additionally you may read a book that has been nominated for or won any award, or a book that has more than one important male character (family, close friends, co-workers, m/m romance, etc).
4. Old Maids Day~ Started in 1946 after WW2 when the women were waiting on their GI’s.
Read a military romance or a book with the digits 1,9,4,6 in the publication date and/or page count, or a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart.
Present Danger by Elizabeth Goddard 12 June; 5☆
5. World Ocean Day~ Oceans are immensely important and vital to humans. It feeds us, producing vast amounts of fish and seafood. Oceans comprise about 71% of the surface of the earth.
Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water.
Reunion at the Shore by Lee Tobin McClain 5 June; 4☆
6. Father's Day~The first Father’s Day modern-day celebration was in Spokane, WA. on May 18, 1910.
Read a book with a father figure in the story, or takes place in Washington State.
Explosive Trail by Terri Reed 1 June; 4 1/2☆
8. International Fairy Day.
9. National Hug Holiday.
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Cowboy Strong by Stacy Finz 16 June; 5☆
Done!2023 June Monthly Challenge
Duration: June 1 - 30, 2023
10/10 Complete
1. Read a book published in June - The Spectacular 06/19/2023
2. Baby Names! (Landon) - After We Collided 06/02/2023
3. Read a book tagged Contemporary Romance - Coral Cottage 06/21/2023
4. Read a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart - The Truth About Ben and June 06/04/2023
5. Read a book that is set in a location near a body of water. - Coral Cafe 06/21/2023
6. Read a book that takes place in Washington State. - The Ex Talk 06/19/2023
7. Read a book with the color pink on the cover - William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Mean Girls 06/02/2023
8. Read a book that is tagged Fantasy - Instructions for Dancing 06/09/2023
9. Read a book with embrace on the cover - Wallbanger 06/16/2023
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice. - Cassandra in Reverse 06/14/2023
2023 June Monthly Challenge10/10 Completed. Finished
1. Happy June Birthday! -
Read a book published in June.
Agony to Ashes-Autumn Jones Lake 6/22/23
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). This month's names:
Gemma (Precious Stone),
Landon (From the Great River),
Elliott (The Lord is My God),
Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter).
Mia Sheridan-More Than Words 6/07/23
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen:
Read a book tagged Contemporary Romance.
Wait With Me-Amy Daws 6/21/23
4. Old Maids Day~
Read a military romance.
Choose Me-Heidi McLaughlin 6/02/23
5. World Ocean Day~
Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water.
Chapel Bend-Kristen Proby 6/12/23
6. Father's Day~
Read a book with a father figure in the story.
Runaway Love-Melanie Harlow 6/06/23
7. National Pink Day-
Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover.
Echoes of You-Catherine Cowles 6/01/23
8. International Fairy Day-
Read a book that is tagged Fantasy.
House of Gold-C.T. Rwizi 6/13/23
9. National Hug Holiday-
Read a book with embrace on the cover.
Simply Mine-Laura Pavlov 6/02/23
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Love in Due Time-L.B. Dunbar 6/16/23
Done on post #122023 June Monthly Challenge
Completed 10/10 DONE!
1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, or read a book with a black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
Take A Chance: An Age Gap, Secret Pregnancy, Mafia Romance by Sofia T Summers 6/15/23 (black cover; published 6/5/23)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, plot, scene or cover art 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: Gemma (Precious Stone), Landon (From the Great River), Elliott (The Lord is My God), Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter).
The Last Lifeboat by Hazel Gaynor 6/11/23 4.5stars (of the sea - much of the book is set on the ocean - on boats or a lifeboat)3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen: Read one book written by Susan Andersen, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Susan Andersen's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Susan Andersen:
* Susan writes primarily sexy, humorous contemporary romance, often with a bit of suspense thrown in.
* Her books regularly appear on the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Amazon and Borders bestsellers lists, and have been nominated for and/or won multiple awards.
* Susan says she comes from a family simply crawling with style, but that the style gene skipped right over her.
* She grew up surrounded by males (both human and animal) and has spent her life just trying to stay afloat in the deep end of the testosterone pool.
You may also read a book tagged Contemporary Romance, Humor (or similar), or Suspense. Additionally you may read a book that has been nominated for or won any award, or a book that has more than one important male character (family, close friends, co-workers, m/m romance, etc).
For Goodness Cake by Rosie Reed 6/13/23 4stars (detective and potential love interest for Amber - David Van Dante; Harry - Amber's best friend)4. Old Maids Day~ Started in 1946 after WW2 when the women were waiting on their GI’s.
Read a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart.
Talking at Night by Claire Daverley 6/18/23 4stars (Will and Rosie over and over again)5. World Ocean Day~ Oceans are immensely important and vital to humans. It feeds us, producing vast amounts of fish and seafood. Oceans comprise about 71% of the surface of the earth.
Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water.
A Little Ray of Sunshine by Kristan Higgins 6/8/23 4.5stars (blue cover, on Cape Cod, Harlow and Matthew spend time on water as does Grady, a marine biologist )6. Father's Day~The first Father’s Day modern-day celebration was in Spokane, WA. on May 18, 1910.
Read a book with a father figure in the story
Mafiosa Princess Loyalty (Mafiosa Princess #6) by Liza Malloy 6/5/23 4stars (Giada and Luca's dads who are also the heads of their Mafia crime families)7. National Pink Day-
Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover,
Her Rancher Rescuer: An In Love with the Boss Western Romance by Donna Alward 6/17/23 4stars8. International Fairy Day-
Read a book that is tagged Fantasy (bonus points if it includes a Fae character), or a book set in Greece, Ireland, or Scotland (where Fairies were originally spoken about) or that includes a Greek, Irish, or Scottish character.
The Crown Prince's Bride (Royal Duology, #2) by Donna Alward 6/25/23 4stars (Diego's friend, Ryan O'Toole from university days is Irish)9. National Hug Holiday-
Read a book with embrace on the cover
Lovelight Farms (Lovelight, #1) by B.K. Borison 6/4/23 3.5stars 10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Remember Me (Book 2): Fueling The Flames Of His Obsession by Gracie-Mae Harding 6/9/23 3stars
DONE!!!!June Monthly Challenge
10/10
1. Happy June Birthday!
🎩Read a book published in June, or read a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
Cici's Protector - Regan Black, Janie Crouch (Calmittie Jane Pub - June 2023) - June 12
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, plot, scene or cover art 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:
Gemma (Precious Stone),
One Weekend in Prague - Alison Roberts (HMED #1268 - Sept 2022) - June 7
Landon (From the Great River),
Elliott (The Lord is My God),
Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter).
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen:
🎩Read one book written by Susan Andersen, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Susan Andersen's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Susan Andersen:
* Susan writes primarily sexy, humorous contemporary romance, often with a bit of suspense thrown in.
* Her books regularly appear on the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Amazon and Borders bestsellers lists, and have been nominated for and/or won multiple awards.
* Susan says she comes from a family simply crawling with style, but that the style gene skipped right over her.
* She grew up surrounded by males (both human and animal) and has spent her life just trying to stay afloat in the deep end of the testosterone pool.
🎩You may also read a book tagged Contemporary Romance, Humor (or similar), or Suspense. Additionally you may read a book that has been nominated for or won any award, or a book that has more than one important male character (family, close friends, co-workers, m/m romance, etc).
Colton's Unusual Suspect - Marie Ferrarella (HRS #2215 - Feb 2023) (suspense) - June 8
4. Old Maids Day~ Started in 1946 after WW2 when the women were waiting on their GI’s.
🎩Read a military romance or a book with the digits 1,9,4,6 in the publication date and/or page count, or a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart.
Christmas Reunion in Paris - Liz Fielding (HR #4731 - Oct 2020) - June 5
5. World Ocean Day~ Oceans are immensely important and vital to humans. It feeds us, producing vast amounts of fish and seafood. Oceans comprise about 71% of the surface of the earth.
🎩Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water.
The Business Between Them - Mona Shroff (HSE #2994 - July 2023) - June 25
6. Father's Day~The first Father’s Day modern-day celebration was in Spokane, WA. on May 18, 1910.
🎩Read a book with a father figure in the story, or takes place in Washington State.
Match Me, I'm Falling - Michelle Willingham (Dragonblade Pub - June 2023) (father) - June 14
7. National Pink Day-
🎩Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover, or with a musician in the story (in honor of the singer, Pink).
What Happens in the Air - Michele Dunaway (HSE #2964 - Jan 2023) (sunset) - June 9
8. International Fairy Day-
🎩Read a book that is tagged Fantasy (bonus points if it includes a Fae character), or a book set in Greece, Ireland, or Scotland (where Fairies were originally spoken about) or that includes a Greek, Irish, or Scottish character.
The Duke's Hammer - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade Pub - June 2023) - June 24
9. National Hug Holiday-
🎩Read a book with an embrace on the cover or a book that includes the letters of HUG in the title, series, or author's name.
The Untamed Warrior's Bride - Michelle Willingham (HH #1708 - Feb 2023) (embrace) - June 3
10. Reader’s Choice:
🎩Read any book of your choice.
Roselynde - Roberta Gellis (Playboy Press - Feb 1978) - June 6
2023 June Monthly Challenge10/10 DONE
1. pub. in June=Jun 03, 2012 A Charming Crime Tonya Kappes 6/18
2. author Gemma Hey Big Spender Gemma Halliday 6/21
3. tagged SuspenseExtreme Measures: A NovelMichael Palmer 6/4
4. military romance Navy SEAL Surrender Angi Morgan 6/22
5. blue cover. Shéa MacLeod 6/15
6. father figure A Secret Colton Baby Karen Whiddon 6/13
7. pink on cover Livia J. Washburn 6/17
8. tagged Fantasy The Future Falls Tanya Huff 6/16
9. embrace on cover Jeaniene Frost 6/20
10. Reader’s Choice: Delilah Green Doesn't Care Ashley Herring Blake 6/18
2023 June Monthly ChallengeDone!!!
10/10 Completed
01. Happy June Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in June, or read a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
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. Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art 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: Gemma (Precious Stone), Landon (From the Great River), Elliott (The Lord is My God), and Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter).
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Susan Andersen: 👩🏻💻Read one book written by Susan Andersen, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book tagged Contemporary Romance, Humor (or similar), or Suspense. Additionally you may read a book that has been nominated for or won any award, or a book that has more than one important male character (family, close friends, co-workers, m/m romance, etc).
04. Old Maids Day (June 4): 🙎🏻Read a military romance or a book with the digits 1,9,4,6 in the publication date and/or page count, or a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart.
05. World Ocean Day (June 8): 🌊Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water.
06. Father's Day (June 18): 👨👧👦Read a book with a father figure in the story, or takes place in Washington State.
07. National Pink Day (June 23): 💗Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover, or with a musician in the story (in honor of the singer, Pink).
08. International Fairy Day (June 24): 🧚🏻Read a book that is tagged Fantasy (bonus points if it includes a Fae character), or a book set in Greece, Ireland, or Scotland (where Fairies were originally spoken about) or that includes a Greek, Irish, or Scottish character.
09. Hug Holiday (June 29): 🤱🏻Read a book with embrace on the cover or a book that includes the letters of HUG in the title, series, or author's name.
10. Reader’s Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
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1. Happy June Birthday! - Read a book published in June, or read a book with a white or black cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
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, plot, scene or cover art 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: Gemma (Precious Stone), Landon (From the Great River), Elliott (The Lord is My God), Mia (Of the Sea or Bitter).
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Susan Andersen: Read one book written by Susan Andersen, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Susan Andersen's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Susan Andersen:
* Susan writes primarily sexy, humorous contemporary romance, often with a bit of suspense thrown in.
* Her books regularly appear on the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Amazon and Borders bestsellers lists, and have been nominated for and/or won multiple awards.
* Susan says she comes from a family simply crawling with style, but that the style gene skipped right over her.
* She grew up surrounded by males (both human and animal) and has spent her life just trying to stay afloat in the deep end of the testosterone pool.
You may also read a book tagged Contemporary Romance, Humor (or similar), or Suspense. Additionally you may read a book that has been nominated for or won any award, or a book that has more than one important male character (family, close friends, co-workers, m/m romance, etc).
4. Old Maids Day~ Started in 1946 after WW2 when the women were waiting on their GI’s.
Read a military romance or a book with the digits 1,9,4,6 in the publication date and/or page count, or a book with a couple who are reunited after time apart.
5. World Ocean Day~ Oceans are immensely important and vital to humans. It feeds us, producing vast amounts of fish and seafood. Oceans comprise about 71% of the surface of the earth.
Read a book with a primarily blue cover or with water on the cover, or with a character who spends a lot of time in or around water, or that is set in a location near a body of water.
6. Father's Day~The first Father’s Day modern-day celebration was in Spokane, WA. on May 18, 1910.
Read a book with a father figure in the story, or takes place in Washington State.
7. National Pink Day-
Read a book with the color pink or a sunrise/sunset on the cover, or with a musician in the story (in honor of the singer, Pink).
8. International Fairy Day-
Read a book that is tagged Fantasy (bonus points if it includes a Fae character), or a book set in Greece, Ireland, or Scotland (where Fairies were originally spoken about) or that includes a Greek, Irish, or Scottish character.
9. National Hug Holiday-
Read a book with embrace on the cover or a book that includes the letters of HUG in the title, series, or author's name.
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.