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RRRC - July Monthly Challenge 2023

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July or read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

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: Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One), Isaiah (God is Salvation), Daphne (Laurel Tree), Eliza (God is My Oath).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg: Read one book written by K. Bromberg, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to K. Bromberg's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about K. Bromberg:
* New York Times bestselling author
* She published her first novel in 2013
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Her books have been published in 16 countries

You may also read a book set on the east coast, or by an author who is from the east coast. You can also read any book published in 2013 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been published in multiple countries.

4. Lazy Days of Summer – July is the first full month of summer and there are many summer activities to enjoy. Read a book that includes summer activities in the story or on the cover such as a picnic, playing frisbee in the park, going to the beach, pool, lake, etc., or read a chick lit book, a cozy mystery, or a book that is perfect to read at the beach!

5. Summer Vacation – Kids are on break from school and parents wish they had the same break from work. This is a very popular month for families to take vacations. Read a book with some sort of travel involved: vacation, business trip, out of state wedding, etc., or read a book with a plane, boat, or train in the story or on the cover.

6. The Dog Days of Summer –July 3rd to August 11th - July is typically known for being a hot time of the year. Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment. You could also read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover (shifters count!)

7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Independence Day is on the 4th and is the celebration of the birth of the United States. Canada Day is the birthday of Canada and was previously called Dominion Day, it is celebrated on the first day of the month. Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI. You could also read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child.

8. National Watermelon Month – Many of the little holidays held in July involve summer treats like watermelons, blueberries, hot dogs, ice cream, cherries, and pina coladas. Read a book with food service in it, for example a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc., or read a book with food on the cover, or with red on the cover.

9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily – Read a book with flowers on the cover or has a florist in the story. Read a book that takes place in the mountains, at a national park, at summer camp, or at a camp site. Read a book that involves camping, hiking, glamping, or rock climbing. You can also read a book that has pink or purple on the cover.

10. Reader’s Choice – Read any book of your choice.


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

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

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

Happy Reading!!

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🌵🌻☀️ 🍋2023 July Monthly Chlallenge 🍋☀️🌻🌵

10/10 Finished All done!


🌻1. Happy July Birthday! - Published in July
A Most Improper Duchess - Alanna Lucas - 7/15 - ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

🌻2. Baby Names! - Author named Daphne
Iron Will - Daphne Loveling - 7/16 - ☀️☀️☀️

🌻3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Published in multiple countries
The Ferryman - Justin Cronin - 7/14 - ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

🌻4. Lazy Days of Summer – Cozy mystery
The Tell Tail Heart - Cate Conte - 7/24 - ☀️☀️☀️☀️

🌻5. Summer Vacation – Business trip
Accidental Attachment - Max Monroe - 7/3 - ☀️☀️☀️

🌻6. The Dog Days of Summer – Hot and ranch animals
High Country Bride - Linda Lael Miller - 7/30 - ☀️☀️☀️☀️

🌻7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Ex military
Boomer - C.M. Steele - 7/4 - ☀️☀️

🌻8. National Watermelon Month – Bakery owner
Jackson - C.M. Steele - 7/7 - ☀️☀️

🌻9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily – Mountains, camping, hiking
Against the Wild - Kat Martin - 7/9 - ☀️☀️☀️☀️

🌻10. Reader’s Choice –
Mick - C.M. Steele - 7/6 - ☀️☀️

☀️🍓⛵️🍉🏖2023 July Monthly Challenge🍔🥏🍦🏊🏻☀️



10/10 Completed



01. Happy July Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in July or read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
Misbehaving in Merritt by Alicia Hunter Pace 07/19/23
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. This month's names: (Grayson/Greyson), (Isaiah), (Daphne), and (Eliza).
Just One Look by Rosalind James 07/30/23
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ K. Bromberg: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by K. Bromberg, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set on the east coast, or by an author who is from the east coast. You can also read any book published in 2013 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been published in multiple countries.
The Home They Built by Shannon Stacey 07/21/23
04. Lazy Days of Summer: 🏖Read a book that includes summer activities in the story or on the cover such as a picnic, playing frisbee in the park, going to the beach, pool, lake, etc., or read a chick lit book, a cozy mystery, or a book that is perfect to read at the beach!
Lost and Found Sisters by Jill Shalvis 07/28/23
05. Summer Vacation: 🛶Read a book with some sort of travel involved: vacation, business trip, out of state wedding, etc., or read a book with a plane, boat, or train in the story or on the cover.
Rescued for Christmas by Tamie Dearen 07/31/23
06. The Dog Days of Summer (July 3rd to August 11th): ☀️Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment. You could also read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover (shifters count!).
Swing and a Miss by Aven Ellis 07/04/23
07. Independence Day (July 4) and Canada Day (July 1): 🇺🇸🇨🇦Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI. You could also read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child.
Rogue Wolf by Paige Tyler 07/02/23
08. National Watermelon Month: 🍉Read a book with food service in it, for example a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc., or read a book with food on the cover, or with red on the cover.
The Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn 07/15/23
09. July Flower (Larkspur and Water Lily): 🪷Read a book with flowers on the cover or has a florist in the story. Read a book that takes place in the mountains, at a national park, at summer camp, or at a camp site. Read a book that involves camping, hiking, glamping, or rock climbing. You can also read a book that has pink or purple on the cover.
Wild Ride by Tiffinie Helmer 07/06/23
10. Reader’s Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Miranda by Linda Lael Miller 07/12/23

GOAL 6 BOOKS

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July or read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

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: Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One), Isaiah (God is Salvation), Daphne (Laurel Tree), Eliza (God is My Oath).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg: Read one book written by K. Bromberg, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to K. Bromberg's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about K. Bromberg:
* New York Times bestselling author
* She published her first novel in 2013
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Her books have been published in 16 countries

You may also read a book set on the east coast, or by an author who is from the east coast. You can also read any book published in 2013 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been published in multiple countries.

4. Lazy Days of Summer – July is the first full month of summer and there are many summer activities to enjoy. Read a book that includes summer activities in the story or on the cover such as a picnic, playing frisbee in the park, going to the beach, pool, lake, etc., or read a chick lit book, a cozy mystery, or a book that is perfect to read at the beach!

5. Summer Vacation – Kids are on break from school and parents wish they had the same break from work. This is a very popular month for families to take vacations. Read a book with some sort of travel involved: vacation, business trip, out of state wedding, etc., or read a book with a plane, boat, or train in the story or on the cover.

6. The Dog Days of Summer –July 3rd to August 11th - July is typically known for being a hot time of the year. Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment. You could also read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover (shifters count!)

7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Independence Day is on the 4th and is the celebration of the birth of the United States. Canada Day is the birthday of Canada and was previously called Dominion Day, it is celebrated on the first day of the month. Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI. You could also read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child.

8. National Watermelon Month – Many of the little holidays held in July involve summer treats like watermelons, blueberries, hot dogs, ice cream, cherries, and pina coladas. Read a book with food service in it, for example a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc., or read a book with food on the cover, or with red on the cover.

9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily – Read a book with flowers on the cover or has a florist in the story. Read a book that takes place in the mountains, at a national park, at summer camp, or at a camp site. Read a book that involves camping, hiking, glamping, or rock climbing. You can also read a book that has pink or purple on the cover.

10. Reader’s Choice – Read any book of your choice.

Read 10/10

1. Happy July Birthday. Read a book published in July: Death Adder 3/7

2. Baby Names. Read a book that includes a character or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names - Grayson, Eliza. The Devil's Submission 12/7

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg. Read a book shelved as Contemporary Romance: The Chase 9/7

4. Lazy Days of Summer. Read a book that includes summer activities in the story or on the cover: The Summer I Turned Pretty 16/7

5. Summer Vacation. Read a book with some sort of travel involved or read a book with a plane in the story: Love in the Wild: A Tarzan Retelling 11/7

6. The Dog Days of Summer. Read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story: Feast of Sparks 20/7

7. Independence Day and Canada Day. Read a book with a main character that is ex-military, that has the birth of a child in it: Boomtown 12/7

8. National Watermelon Month. Read a book with food on the cover: Sweet Treats 12/7

9. July Flower - Larkspur and Water Lily. Read a book with flowers on the cover: Billionaire on the Loose 6/7

10. Reader’s Choice. Read any book of your choice: Slumber Party 20/7

July Monthly Challenge

9/9

1. Published in July: Don't Wake a Sleeping Lyon Sara Adrien 4☆ 15/7/23
2. Baby names: (Elizabeth) Viscount of Villainy Scarlett Scott 5☆ 30/7/23
3. Contemporary romance: Her Best Friend's Baby Vicki Lewis Thompson 3☆ 22/7/23
4. Lake cover: Rise of the Duke Dayna Quince 4☆ 24/7/23
5. Travel involved: The Duke and the Debutante Katherine Ann Madison 5☆ 3/7/23
6. Animal on cover: Tempting the Cowboy's Sister Vicki Lewis Thompson 5☆ 11/7/23
7. X
8. Red on cover: Devil by Daylight Christi Caldwell 4☆ 9/7/23
9. Pink on cover: The Beast's Broken Heart Eva Devon 5☆ 4/7/23
10. Reader's Choice: Kingston's Salvation Carole Mortimer 5☆ 1/7/23

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July Monthly Challenge 2023

5/5 romance/romantic suspense

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July or read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
Risky Rescue: A Christian Romantic Suspense by Laura Scott 8 July; 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, 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: Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One), Isaiah (God is Salvation), Daphne (Laurel Tree), Eliza (God is My Oath).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg: Read one book written by K. Bromberg, or any author with her first or last name.

You may also read a book set on the east coast, or by an author who is from the east coast. You can also read any book published in 2013 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been published in multiple countries.
Coming Home by Shelley Shepard Gray 5 July; 4☆


4. Lazy Days of Summer – July is the first full month of summer and there are many summer activities to enjoy. Read a book that includes summer activities in the story or on the cover such as a picnic, playing frisbee in the park, going to the beach, pool, lake, etc., or read a chick lit book, a cozy mystery, or a book that is perfect to read at the beach!

5. Summer Vacation – Kids are on break from school and parents wish they had the same break from work. This is a very popular month for families to take vacations. Read a book with some sort of travel involved: vacation, business trip, out of state wedding, etc., or read a book with a plane, boat, or train in the story or on the cover.

6. The Dog Days of Summer –July 3rd to August 11th - July is typically known for being a hot time of the year. Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment. You could also read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover (shifters count!)
dog- Olympic Mountain Pursuit by Jodie Bailey 2 July; 4 1/2☆


7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Independence Day is on the 4th and is the celebration of the birth of the United States. Canada Day is the birthday of Canada and was previously called Dominion Day, it is celebrated on the first day of the month. Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI. You could also read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child.
female MC is a FBI agent and male MC is a Navy SEAL on leave- Forgotten Secrets by Robin Perini 14 July; 5☆


8. National Watermelon Month – Many of the little holidays held in July involve summer treats like watermelons, blueberries, hot dogs, ice cream, cherries, and pina coladas. Read a book with food service in it, for example a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc., or read a book with food on the cover, or with red on the cover.

9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily – Read a book with flowers on the cover or has a florist in the story. Read a book that takes place in the mountains, at a national park, at summer camp, or at a camp site. Read a book that involves camping, hiking, glamping, or rock climbing. You can also read a book that has pink or purple on the cover.

10. Reader’s Choice – Read any book of your choice.
Refuge Up in Flames by Shirley Jump 10 July; 4 1/2☆

RRRC - July Monthly Challenge 2023
July 1st to July 31st 🧨🧨🏄‍♂️🏄‍♀️🏊‍♂️🍦🍧
Completed 7/10

✔️🍉1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July or read a book with a Red cover - Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club - 7/16 - 4💥

🍉2. Baby Names! -
Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One),
Isaiah (God is Salvation),
Daphne (Laurel Tree),
Eliza (God is My Oath).

✔️🍉3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)
You may also read a book shelved as Contemporary Romance -
The Sweetheart List - 7/26 4💥

✔️🍉4. Lazy Days of Summer – July is the first full month of summer and there are many summer activities to enjoy. Read a book that includes summer activities in the story or on the cover -Welcome to Beach Town - 7/26 4💥


✔️🍉5. Summer Vacation – Read a book with some sort of travel involved: vacation, business trip, out of state wedding, etc., or read a book with a plane, boat, or train in the story or on the cover. The Excursion Train - 7/5 3.5 💥

✔️🍉6. The Dog Days of Summer –July 3rd to August 11th - July is typically known for being a hot time of the year. Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment. - Holiday Read - 1 💥 7/18

🍉7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI. You could also read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child.

🍉8. National Watermelon Month – Read a book with food service in it, for example a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc., or read a book with food on the cover, or with red on the cover.

✔️🍉9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily – You can also read a book that has pink on the cover. Love Remember Me - 7/17 -
3.5 💥

✔️🍉10. Reader’s Choice – Pride and Prejudice - 7/16 - 5💥

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I'm in!

...10/10 Completed July 31

1. Happy July Birthday! - The Dead by Charlie Higson July 9, 4 stars

2. Baby Names! - Grayson by Delores Fossen July 31, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg: East Coast: Forget-Her-Nots by Amy Brecount White July 25, 3 stars

4. Lazy Days of Summer – Terms and Conditions by Lauren Asher July 30, 4 stars

5. Summer Vacation – Echoes of Titanic by Mindy Starns Clark July 9, 4 stars

6. The Dog Days of Summer – Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins July 18, 3 stars

7. Independence Day and Canada Day – UNSUB by Meg Gardiner July 16, 5 stars

8. National Watermelon Month – You Cannoli Die Once by Shelley Costa July 31, 3 stars

9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily – Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout July 23, 3 stars

10. Reader’s Choice – The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager July 15, 5 stars

10/10 complete

✔ Happy July Birthday! - Read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
Magpie Murders, Anthony Horowitz

✔ 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 name: Eliza (God is My Oath).
I Love You, Luke Piewalker, Eliza Gordon

✔ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg: Read one book written by K. Bromberg.
The Detour, K Bromberg

✔ Lazy Days of Summer – July is the first full month of summer and there are many summer activities to enjoy. Read a chick lit book - one that is perfect to read at the beach!
The Lonely Hearts Book Club, Lucy Gilmore

✔ Summer Vacation –Read a book with some sort of travel involved.
Lady Luck's Map of Vegas, Barbara O'Neal

✔ The Dog Days of Summer –July 3rd to August 11th - July is typically known for being a hot time of the year. Read a book that takes place in a hot environment.
Seven Girls Gone, Allison Brennan

✔ Independence Day and Canada Day – Read a book with a main character that is police.
The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England, Brandon Sanderson

✔ National Watermelon Month – Read a book with food service in it, for example a chef.
Summer Reading, Jenn McKinlay

✔ July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily – Read a book that involves hiking.
One Last Step, Sarah Sutton

✔ Reader’s Choice – Read any book of your choice.
Next of Kin, Hannah Bonam-Young

As always, I'll try for all 10 and will see how many I can complete.

July Monthly Challenge 2023
Timeframe: 7/1/23 to 7/31/23
10/10

1. Happy July Birthday! - Published in July - Hello Stranger by Katherine Center - 7/14/23 ♥♥♥♥♥

Pub 7/11/23

2. Baby Names! - Character (doesn't need to be a MC) with one of the following popular baby names - Isaiah (God is Salvation) - A Baby of Her Own by Brenda Novak - 7/9/23 ♥♥♥♥

One of the ranch hands is called Isaiah.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg - Shelved as Contemporary Romance - The Ex-Girlfriends' Club by Rhonda Nelson - 7/4/23 ♥♥♥♥


4. Lazy Days of Summer – Chick lit book - Never Too Late by Robyn Carr - 7/2/23 ♥♥♥


5. Summer Vacation – Some sort of travel involved: vacation - Double Dare by R.L. Mathewson - 7/3/23 ♥♥♥♥♥

Danny and Jodi and the whole Bradford family go to Disneyworld together.

6. The Dog Days of Summer – Includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover - Tucker by Emily March - 7/10/23 ♥♥♥

Dog on cover, name is River.

7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Has a pregnancy - Fire & Brimstone by R.L. Mathewson - 7/17/23 ♥♥♥♥

Both Melanie and Rebecca

8. National Watermelon Month – Baker - Christmas from Hell by R.L. Mathewson - 7/8/23 ♥♥♥♥

Necie owns a bakery with her grandfather.

9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily – Florist in the story - Snowfall on Cedar Trail by Annie Rains - 7/30/23 ♥♥♥♥

Halona is the local florist.

10. Reader’s Choice – Any book - The Twenty-Three by Linwood Barclay - 7/5/23 ♥♥♥♥


******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 7/30/23*****

RRC - July Monthly Challenge 2023

Read 10/10 Done!

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July or read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
The Bridge of Progress (Lancaster Bridges Book Two): An Amish Romance Series by Sylvia Price 7/17/23 4stars (7/18/23; lots of red on lower half of cover)

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: Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One), Isaiah (God is Salvation), Daphne (Laurel Tree), Eliza (God is My Oath).
Hidden Away at Promise Lodge (Promise Lodge #7) by Charlotte Hubbard 7/23/23 4.5stars (God is Salvation) and God is My Oath both support the Amish tale being told since God plays an important part in the story with their prayers, services and beliefs)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg: Read one book written by K. Bromberg, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to K. Bromberg's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about K. Bromberg:
* New York Times bestselling author
* She published her first novel in 2013
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Her books have been published in 16 countries

You may also read a book set on the east coast, or by an author who is from the east coast.
Kidnapped in the Woods by Deena Alexander 7/4/23 4.5stars (set on LI, NY; author is from there and now lives in FL)

4. Lazy Days of Summer – July is the first full month of summer and there are many summer activities to enjoy. Read a book that includes summer activities in the story or on the cover such as a picnic, playing frisbee in the park, going to the beach, pool, lake, etc., or a book that is perfect to read at the beach!
Finding Peace: Rainbow Haven Beach Book 2 by Sylvia Price 7/5/23 4stars (go to the beach; beach on cover)

5. Summer Vacation – Kids are on break from school and parents wish they had the same break from work. This is a very popular month for families to take vacations. Read a book with some sort of travel involved: vacation, business trip, out of state wedding, etc., or read a book with a plane, boat, or train in the story or on the cover.
4 SEAL Daddies: A Military Reverse Harem Secret Baby Romance by Sofia T Summers 7/11/23 4stars (airline travel between Montana, Miami and Spain)

6. The Dog Days of Summer –July 3rd to August 11th - July is typically known for being a hot time of the year. Read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover
A Murder of Aspic Proportions (A Sunflower Café Mystery, #2) by Amy Lillard 7/9/23 4stars (Sissy's dog Duke is on cover and featured throughout the story)

7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Independence Day is on the 4th and is the celebration of the birth of the United States. Canada Day is the birthday of Canada and was previously called Dominion Day, it is celebrated on the first day of the month. Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI. You could also read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child.
SEAL Daddies Next Door: An Age Gap, Accidental Pregnancy, Reverse Harem Romance by Ajme Williams 7/15/23 4stars
(3 ex-Navy SEALS are MCs; Reed has teenager daughter; Juniper is pregnant and gives birth)

8. National Watermelon Month – Many of the little holidays held in July involve summer treats like watermelons, blueberries, hot dogs, ice cream, cherries, and pina coladas. Read a book with food service in it, for example a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc., or read a book with red on the cover.
Kiss Me, Mi Amor (Love & Tacos#2) by Alana Albertson 7/2/23 4 stars (Enrique's family is in the restaurant business; Carolina's are farmers)

9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily – Read a book with flowers on the cover or has a florist in the story. Read a book that takes place in the mountains, at a national park, at summer camp, or at a camp site. Read a book that involves camping, hiking, glamping, or rock climbing. You can also read a book that has pink or purple on the cover.
Honeymoon Hoax: A Secret Pregnancy, Marriage of Convenience Romance by Sofia T. Summers 7/22/23 4stars (hiking on honeymoon in Africa)

10. Reader’s Choice – Read any book of your choice.
My Fake Billionaire Damaged Boyfriend by Jade Styles 7/16/23 3stars

RRR - July Monthly Challenge 2023

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy July Birthday! -
Read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
A Killer’s Game-Isabella Maldonado 7/12/23

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:
Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One),
Isaiah (God is Salvation),
Daphne (Laurel Tree),
Eliza (God is My Oath).
(Eliza Robinson)
Falling for the Ice Queen-Cynthia Eden 7/16/23

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg:
Read one book written by K. Bromberg.
K. Bromberg-Cuffed 7/01/23

4. Lazy Days of Summer –
Read a cozy mystery.
Stipulations and Complications-Becki Willis 7/22/23

5. Summer Vacation –
Read a book with some sort of travel involved: vacation, business trip, out of state wedding, etc.
Only Mine-Laura Pavlov 7/21/23

6. The Dog Days of Summer –
Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment.
One Summer Day-Heather B. Moore 7/18/23

7. Independence Day and Canada Day –
Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI.
Hush Little Girl-Lisa Regan 7/19/23

8. National Watermelon Month –
Read a book with food service in it, for example a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc., and with food on the cover.
An Axe to Rind-Ally Roberts 7/24/23

9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily –
Read a book that has pink or purple on the cover.
Things We Hide from the Light-Lucy Score 7/15/23

10. Reader’s Choice – Read any book of your choice.
Next In Line-Amy Daws 7/20/23

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RRRC - July Monthly Challenge 2023 - COMPLETED

👒 1. Read a book published in July - Call Me Irresistible
👒 2. Someone represents Son of the Grey-Haired One - Deviant King
👒 3. Read a Contemporary Romance - Twisted Kingdom
👒 4. Read a chick lit book- Dream a Little Dream
👒 5. Book with a plane in story - Heaven, Texas
👒 6. Book with animal on cover - It Had to Be You
👒 7. Read a book with MC who has a child - Nobody's Baby but Mine
👒 8. Book with red on cover - Mr. Mysterious
👒 9. Book with hiking - This Heart of Mine
👒 10. Reader’s Choice – Steel Princess



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RRRC - July Monthly Challenge 2023

🎉Done! Challenge completed July 31, 2023.🎉

✅1. Happy July Birthday!
Read a book published in July or read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
Published July 1, 2023 ✔ 7/4

✅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: Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One), Isaiah (God is Salvation), Daphne (Laurel Tree), Eliza (God is My Oath).
Grey-Haired Protag (okay, okay... greying at the temples...) ✔ 7/5

✅3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)
K. Bromberg: Read one book written by K. Bromberg, or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book set on the east coast, or by an author who is from the east coast. You can also read any book published in 2013 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been published in multiple countries.
Set in NYC ✔ 7/13

✅4. Lazy Days of Summer
July is the first full month of summer and there are many summer activities to enjoy. Read a book that includes summer activities in the story or on the cover such as a picnic, playing frisbee in the park, going to the beach, pool, lake, etc., or read a chick lit book, a cozy mystery, or a book that is perfect to read at the beach!
✔ 7/27

✅5. Summer Vacation
Kids are on break from school and parents wish they had the same break from work. This is a very popular month for families to take vacations. Read a book with some sort of travel involved: vacation, business trip, out of state wedding, etc., or read a book with a plane, boat, or train in the story or on the cover.
✔ 7/17

✅6. The Dog Days of Summer
July 3rd to August 11th - July is typically known for being a hot time of the year. Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment. You could also read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover (shifters count!)
✔ 7/31

✅7. Independence Day and Canada Day
Independence Day is on the 4th and is the celebration of the birth of the United States. Canada Day is the birthday of Canada and was previously called Dominion Day, it is celebrated on the first day of the month. Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI. You could also read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child.
✔ 7/20

✅8. National Watermelon Month
Many of the little holidays held in July involve summer treats like watermelons, blueberries, hot dogs, ice cream, cherries, and pina coladas. Read a book with food service in it, for example a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc., or read a book with food on the cover, or with red on the cover.
✔ 7/27

✅9. July Flower
Larkspur and Water Lily – Read a book with flowers on the cover or has a florist in the story. Read a book that takes place in the mountains, at a national park, at summer camp, or at a camp site. Read a book that involves camping, hiking, glamping, or rock climbing. You can also read a book that has pink or purple on the cover.
✔ 7/8


✅10. Reader’s Choice
Read any book of your choice.
✔ 7/17

In for the usual 10! 📚

RRRC - July Monthly Challenge 2023
4/6~ 8/8 10/10 COMPLETED


☀️1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July or read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby. Published: July 24th 2015
Barbarian Alien by: Ruby Dixon (07/02/2023)


☀️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:
Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One),
Isaiah (God is Salvation),
Daphne (Laurel Tree), Dark Witch by: Nora Roberts 07/13/2023)
Eliza (God is My Oath)

☀️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg: Read one book written by K. Bromberg, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to K. Bromberg's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...(view spoiler)[

Fun Facts about K. Bromberg:
* New York Times bestselling author
* She published her first novel in 2013
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Her books have been published in 16 countries

(hide spoiler)]You may also read a book set on the east coast, or by an author who is from the east coast. You can also read any book published in 2013 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been published in multiple countries.
More Than Want You by: Shayla Black (07/05/2023)

☀️4. Lazy Days of Summer – July is the first full month of summer and there are many summer activities to enjoy. Read a book that includes summer activities in the story or on the cover such as a picnic, playing frisbee in the park, going to the beach, pool, lake, etc., or read a chick lit book, a cozy mystery, or a book that is perfect to read at the beach!
Witch Please by: Ann Aguirre (07/11/2023)

☀️5. Summer Vacation – Kids are on break from school and parents wish they had the same break from work. This is a very popular month for families to take vacations. Read a book with some sort of travel involved: vacation, business trip, out of state wedding, etc., or read a book with a plane, boat, or train in the story or on the cover.
Taken by the Trillionaires by: Ella Mansfield (07/05/2023)

☀️6. The Dog Days of Summer –July 3rd to August 11th - July is typically known for being a hot time of the year. Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment. You could also read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover (shifters count!)
North by: Vanessa Vale (07/07/2023)

☀️7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Independence Day is on the 4th and is the celebration of the birth of the United States. Canada Day is the birthday of Canada and was previously called Dominion Day, it is celebrated on the first day of the month. Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI. You could also read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child.
Protected and Trained: A Dark Romance by: Aspen Campbell (07/06/2023)


☀️8. National Watermelon Month – Many of the little holidays held in July involve summer treats like watermelons, blueberries, hot dogs, ice cream, cherries, and pina coladas. Read a book with food service in it, for example a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc., or read a book with food on the cover, or with red on the cover.
Death by Chocolate Malted Milkshake by: Sarah Graves (07/06/2023)

☀️9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily – Read a book with flowers on the cover or has a florist in the story. Read a book that takes place in the mountains, at a national park, at summer camp, or at a camp site. Read a book that involves camping, hiking, glamping, or rock climbing. You can also read a book that has pink or purple on the cover.
Black Magic Voodoo by: Nikki Landis (07/05/2023)

☀️10. Reader’s Choice – Read any book of your choice.
The Bone Witch by: Rin Chupeco (07/04/2023)

July Monthly Challenge

READ: 9/9

✔️1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July or read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
Cold Midnight - Joyce Lamb (pub July 7, 2009) 7/28

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg: Read one book written by K. Bromberg, or any author with her first or last name.

You may also read a book set on the east coast, or by an author who is from the east coast. You can also read any book published in 2013 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been published in multiple countries.
Life in the Dead Lane - Lucy Quinn (Maine) 7/20

✔️4. Lazy Days of Summer – Read a book that includes summer activities in the story or on the cover such as a picnic, playing frisbee in the park, going to the beach, pool, lake, etc., or read a chick lit book, a cozy mystery, or a book that is perfect to read at the beach!
Rainy Day Friends - Jill Shalvis 7/1


✔️5. Summer Vacation – Read a book with some sort of travel involved: vacation, business trip, out of state wedding, etc., or read a book with a plane, boat, or train in the story or on the cover.
The Chosen of the Manifold - Kyle West 7/7
(MCs are on a space ship traveling from planet to planet)

✔️6. The Dog Days of Summer - Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment. You could also read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover (shifters count!)
Freefall - Tess Oliver 7/31

✔️7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI. You could also read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child.
The Murder Code - Ava Strong (FBI) 7/28

✔️8. National Watermelon Month – Read a book with food service in it, for example a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc., or read a book with food on the cover, or with red on the cover.
An Ear for Trouble - K.T. Lee 7/22


✔️9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily – Read a book that takes place in the mountains, at a national park, at summer camp, or at a camp site. Read a book that involves camping, hiking, glamping, or rock climbing. You can also read a book that has pink or purple on the cover.
Vanishing Edge - Claire Kells 7/23

✔️10. Reader’s Choice – Read any book of your choice.
Suppression - Laramie Briscoe 7/30

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

RRRC - July Monthly Challenge 2023
Duration: July 1 - 31, 2023
10/10

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July
Excavations by Kate Myers 07/11/2023

2. Baby Names! - This month's names: Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One), Isaiah (God is Salvation), Daphne (Laurel Tree), Eliza (God is My Oath).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg: Read a book set on the east coast
Save What's Left by Elizabeth Castellano 07/08/2023

4. Lazy Days of Summer – Read a cozy mystery
Death by Chocolate Frosted Doughnut by Sarah Graves 07/15/2023

5. Summer Vacation – Read a book with some sort of travel involved
The Fun Widow's Book Tour by Zoe Fishman 07/01/2023

6. The Dog Days of Summer –Read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover (shifters count!)
Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs 07/03/2023 (dog)

7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Read a book with a main character with a child.
Sweet Dreams by Kristen Ashley 07/15/2023

8. National Watermelon Month – Read a book with food on the cover.
Perfect Together by Kristen Ashley 07/04/2023


9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily – Read a book that takes place in the mountains
Girls of July by Alex Flinn 07/06/2023

10. Reader’s Choice – Read any book of your choice.
Juneteenth by Ralph Ellison 07/05/2023

I'm in... I'll try

1/10

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book with a Red cover - A porrada. Mário de Carvalho (completed)

2. Baby Names! - 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: Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One), Isaiah (God is Salvation), Daphne (Laurel Tree), Eliza (God is My Oath). - ?

3. You can also read any book published in 2013 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been published in multiple countries - Isabel Allende

4. Lazy Days of Summer – Read a book that includes a cozy mystery, or a book that is perfect to read at the beach! - The Black Book - O. Pamuk (reading now)

5. Summer Vacation – Read a book with some sort of travel involved or read a book with a plane, boat, or train in the story or on the cover - A queda de um anjo - Afonso Cruz

6. The Dog Days of Summer – You could also read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover (shifters count!) - A linha Recta do Corvo - M. Alves

7. Independence Day and Canada Day – You could also read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child - The handmaid's tale

8. National Watermelon Month – Read a book with food service in it, for example a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc., or read a book with food on the cover, or with red on the cover - ?

9. July Flower: Read a book with flowers on the cover or has a florist in the story. Read a book that takes place in the mountains, at a national park, at summer camp, or at a camp site. Read a book that involves camping, hiking, glamping, or rock climbing. You can also read a book that has pink or purple on the cover - ?

10. Reader’s Choice – W. Kandinsky

I’m in…will post my list later

JULY CHALLENGE

9/9

1. Book with red on the cover.


Beauty and the Billionaire 7/13/23

03. Shelved as Contemporary Romance.


People We Meet on Vacation 7/7/23

04. Read a cozy mystery.


Heron Heights Homicide 7/1/23

05. Travel involved: business trip.


The Beach Reads Bookshop 7/2/23

06. Read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story.


When Beauty Tamed the Beast 7/11/23

07. Book that has a pregnancy.


A Kiss in Winter 7/5/23

08. Book with red on the cover.


Devil by Daylight 7/9/23

09. book that has purple on the cover.


Her Errant Earl 7/1/23

10. Any book of your choice.


New Witch on the Block 7/8/23

RRRC - July Monthly Challenge 2023
Read: 4/10

✔️1. Happy July Birthday!: Read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
®️The Lotus Palace by Jeannie Lin▪️7/30/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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). This month's names:
Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One),
Isaiah (God is Salvation),
Daphne (Laurel Tree),
Eliza (God is My Oath).
®️Isaiah's Daughter by Mesu Andrews

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg: Read one book written by K. Bromberg, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to K. Bromberg's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about K. Bromberg:
* New York Times bestselling author
* She published her first novel in 2013
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Her books have been published in 16 countries

You may also read a book set on the east coast, or by an author who is from the east coast. You can also read any book published in 2013 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been published in multiple countries.

4. Lazy Days of Summer: Read a book that includes summer activities in the story or on the cover such as a picnic, playing frisbee in the park, going to the beach, pool, lake, etc.
®️Her Accidental Husband by Ashlee Mallory

5. Summer Vacation – Kids are on break from school and parents wish they had the same break from work. This is a very popular month for families to take vacations. Read a book with some sort of travel involved: vacation, business trip, out of state wedding, etc., or read a book with a plane, boat, or train in the story or on the cover.

6. The Dog Days of Summer –July 3rd to August 11th - July is typically known for being a hot time of the year. Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment. You could also read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover (shifters count!)

7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Independence Day is on the 4th and is the celebration of the birth of the United States. Canada Day is the birthday of Canada and was previously called Dominion Day, it is celebrated on the first day of the month. Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI. You could also read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child.

✔️8. National Watermelon Month: Read a book with food service in it, for example a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc.
®️Cherry Cheesecake Murder by Joanne Fluke▪️7/24/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily: Read a book that takes place in the mountains.
®️Secret of Deadman's Coulee by B.J. Daniels▪️7/27/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
®️A Beastly Kind of Earl by Mia Vincy▪️7/6/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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2/10

1. Read a book published in July or read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. Baby Names! - This month's names: Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One), Isaiah (God is Salvation), Daphne (Laurel Tree), Eliza (God is My Oath).

4. Lazy Days of Summer - Happy Place

5. Summer Vacation – Mile High ✔️ Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

6. The Dog Days of Summer –July 3rd to August 11th - July is typically known for being a hot time of the year. Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment. You could also read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover (shifters count!)

7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Independence Day is on the 4th and is the celebration of the birth of the United States. Canada Day is the birthday of Canada and was previously called Dominion Day, it is celebrated on the first day of the month. Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI. You could also read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child.

8. National Watermelon Month – Many of the little holidays held in July involve summer treats like watermelons, blueberries, hot dogs, ice cream, cherries, and pina coladas. Read a book with food service in it, for example a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc., or read a book with food on the cover, or with red on the cover.

9. July Flower: Things We Never Got Over
10. Reader’s Choice – Love, Theoretically ✔️ - Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

July Monthly Challenge

5/5



1) Lazy Days of Summer: Identity Nora Roberts ✔︎ 7/9

2) Summer Vacation: A Caribbean Heiress in Paris Adriana Herrera ✔︎ 7/18

3) Independence Day and Canada Day: Withholding Evidence Rachel Grant ✔︎ 7/2

4) National Watermelon Month: Red, White & Royal Blue Casey McQuiston ✔︎ 7/20

5) July Flower: A Scandalous Deal Joanna Shupe ✔︎ 7/13

July Monthly Challenge

10/10

1. Happy July Birthday! -
🗽Read a book published in July or read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
Awakening His Shy Duchess - Christine Merrill (HH #1732 - July 2023) - July 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, 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:
Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One),
Isaiah (God is Salvation),
Daphne (Laurel Tree),
Eliza (God is My Oath).
A Manhattan Heiress in Paris - Amanda McCabe (HH #1716 - Apr 2023) - July 11

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg:
🗽Read one book written by K. Bromberg, or any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about K. Bromberg:
* New York Times bestselling author
* She published her first novel in 2013
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Her books have been published in 16 countries

🗽You may also read a book set on the east coast, or by an author who is from the east coast. You can also read any book published in 2013 or shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been published in multiple countries.
Their Royal Baby Gift - Kandy Shepherd (HR #4735 - Nov 2020) (contemporary romance) - July 10

4. Lazy Days of Summer – July is the first full month of summer and there are many summer activities to enjoy.
🗽Read a book that includes summer activities in the story or on the cover such as a picnic, playing frisbee in the park, going to the beach, pool, lake, etc., or read a chick-lit book, a cozy mystery, or a book that is perfect to read at the beach!
Seven Birthday Wishes - Melissa Senate (HSE #2990 - July 2023) (picnic) - July 3

5. Summer Vacation – Kids are on break from school and parents wish they had the same break from work. This is a very popular month for families to take vacations.
🗽Read a book with some sort of travel involved: vacation, business trip, out-of-state wedding, etc., or read a book with a plane, boat, or train in the story or on the cover.
Ilsa's Protector - Regan Black, Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - July 2023) (boat in story) - July 5

6. The Dog Days of Summer –July 3rd to August 11th - July is typically known for being a hot time of the year.
🗽Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment. You could also read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover (shifters count!)
Playing with Danger - Deborah Fletcher Mello (HRS #2236 - July 2023) (Louisiana/summer) - July 1

7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Independence Day is on the 4th and is the celebration of the birth of the United States. Canada Day is the birthday of Canada and was previously called Dominion Day, it is celebrated on the first day of the month.
🗽Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI. You could also read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child.
Ozarks Double Homicide - Maggie Wells (HI #2149 - June 2023) (police) - July 6

8. National Watermelon Month – Many of the little holidays held in July involve summer treats like watermelons, blueberries, hot dogs, ice cream, cherries, and pina coladas. 🗽Read a book with food service in it, for example, a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc., or read a book with food on the cover, or with red on the cover.
Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes - Karen Rose Smith (Kensington - Dec 2017) (tea shop) - July 16

9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily –
🗽Read a book with flowers on the cover or has a florist in the story. Read a book that takes place in the mountains, at a national park, at summer camp, or at a campsite. Read a book that involves camping, hiking, glamping, or rock climbing. You can also read a book that has pink or purple on the cover.
The Lucky Shamrock - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - July 2023) (florist) - July 9

10. Reader’s Choice –
🗽Read any book of your choice.
Ozarks Witness Protection - Maggie Wells (HI #2155 - July 2023) - July 7

2023 July Monthly Challenge
8/10

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July: Resonance Surge


2. Baby Names! - This month's names: Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One), Isaiah (God is Salvation), Daphne (Laurel Tree), Eliza (God is My Oath).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg: Read a book set on the east coast, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance.

4. Lazy Days of Summer - Read a book that includes summer activities in the story or on the cover: Don't Go Baking My Heart


5. Summer Vacation - Read a book with some sort of travel involved: I Think I Might Want You


6. The Dog Days of Summer - Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment: Only For The Week


7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child.
Provoking The Force: A Paranormal Romance


8. National Watermelon Month – Read a book with food service in it or read a book with food on the cover: In a Jam


9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily – Read a book with flowers on the cover or has a florist in the story.
Shadows and Whispers


10. Reader’s Choice – Read any book of your choice: The Build Up

I'm in!
Finished!
10/10

1. Book published in July - All I've Wanted All I've Needed by A.E. Valdez 07/09
2. Baby Names - (Grayson) - The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes 07/06
3. Shelved as Contemporary Romance - That One Night by Emily Rath 07/11
4. Chick Lit Book - Confessions of a Smutty Romance Author by Kelsie Hoss 07/18
5. Book with Travel - Only for the Week by Natasha Bishop 07/06
6. Takes Place in Summer - Tahira in Bloom by Farah Heron 07/29
7. Pregnancy in book - Anatomy of a Meet Cute by Addie Woolridge 07/02
8. Red on Cover - Here We Go Again by Ladii Nesha 07/03
9. Flowers on Cover - The Beginning of Forever by A.E. Valdez 07/21
10. Reader's Choice - Can't Let Her Go by Kianna Alexander 07/11

2023 July Monthly Challenge

6/10 Finished


1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July or read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby. - Dead of Winter- Finished 7/5

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, 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: Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One), Isaiah (God is Salvation), Daphne (Laurel Tree), Eliza (God is My Oath).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg: Read one book written by K. Bromberg, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to K. Bromberg's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
You may also read a book set on the east coast, or by an author who is from the east coast. You can also read any book published in 2013 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been published in multiple countries.

4. Lazy Days of Summer – July is the first full month of summer and there are many summer activities to enjoy. Read a book that includes summer activities in the story or on the cover such as a picnic, playing frisbee in the park, going to the beach, pool, lake, etc., or read a chick lit book, a cozy mystery, or a book that is perfect to read at the beach! - Mad Honey Finished 7/22

5. Summer Vacation – Kids are on break from school and parents wish they had the same break from work. This is a very popular month for families to take vacations. Read a book with some sort of travel involved: vacation, business trip, out of state wedding, etc., or read a book with a plane, boat, or train in the story or on the cover. - When the Reckoning Comes Finished 7/12

6. The Dog Days of Summer –July 3rd to August 11th - July is typically known for being a hot time of the year. Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment. You could also read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover (shifters count!)

7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Independence Day is on the 4th and is the celebration of the birth of the United States. Canada Day is the birthday of Canada and was previously called Dominion Day, it is celebrated on the first day of the month. Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI. You could also read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child. - Dirty Tactics - Finished 7/8

8. National Watermelon Month – Many of the little holidays held in July involve summer treats like watermelons, blueberries, hot dogs, ice cream, cherries, and pina coladas. Read a book with food service in it, for example a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc., or read a book with food on the cover, or with red on the cover. The Only One Left= Finished 7/30

9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily – Read a book with flowers on the cover or has a florist in the story. Read a book that takes place in the mountains, at a national park, at summer camp, or at a camp site. Read a book that involves camping, hiking, glamping, or rock climbing. You can also read a book that has pink or purple on the cover.

10. Reader’s Choice – Read any book of your choice. - A Court of Mist and Fury Finished 7/22

I'm in for 5

0/5 Read

🍉 1. Happy July Birthday! The Italian Ballerina (July pub)
🍉 2. Baby Names! Daphne (Laurel Tree) Forever Never (tree on cover)
🍉 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg: Crash Site (contemporary)
🍉 4. Lazy Days of Summer Identity (mystery)
🍉 5. Summer Vacation On a Night Like This (travel/boat in story)
🍉 6. The Dog Days of Summer Murder on the Iditarod Trail: An Alaskan Mystery (animal on cover)
🍉 7. Independence Day and Canada Day A Girl Called Samson (military)
🍉 8. National Watermelon Month Of Blood and Bone (red on cover)
🍉 9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily By a Thread (pink cover)
🍉 10. Reader’s Choice The Heiress at Sea

RRRC - July Monthly Challenge 2023

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July or read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

Pull Back 7/11

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: Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One), Isaiah (God is Salvation), Daphne (Laurel Tree), Eliza (God is My Oath)

From This Moment On 7/22

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg: Read one book written by K. Bromberg, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to K. Bromberg's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about K. Bromberg:
* New York Times bestselling author
* She published her first novel in 2013
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Her books have been published in 16 countries

You may also read a book set on the east coast, or by an author who is from the east coast. You can also read any book published in 2013 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been published in multiple countries.

I Do! 7/9

4. Lazy Days of Summer – July is the first full month of summer and there are many summer activities to enjoy. Read a book that includes summer activities in the story or on the cover such as a picnic, playing frisbee in the park, going to the beach, pool, lake, etc., or read a chick lit book, a cozy mystery, or a book that is perfect to read at the beach!

Lament at Loon Landing 7/5

5. Summer Vacation – Kids are on break from school and parents wish they had the same break from work. This is a very popular month for families to take vacations. Read a book with some sort of travel involved: vacation, business trip, out of state wedding, etc., or read a book with a plane, boat, or train in the story or on the cover.

The Hater Playbook 7/14

6. The Dog Days of Summer –July 3rd to August 11th - July is typically known for being a hot time of the year. Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment. You could also read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover (shifters count!)

How to Say I Do 7/21

7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Independence Day is on the 4th and is the celebration of the birth of the United States. Canada Day is the birthday of Canada and was previously called Dominion Day, it is celebrated on the first day of the month. Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI. You could also read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child.

To the Moon and Back 7/17

8. National Watermelon Month – Many of the little holidays held in July involve summer treats like watermelons, blueberries, hot dogs, ice cream, cherries, and pina coladas. Read a book with food service in it, for example a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc., or read a book with food on the cover, or with red on the cover.

9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily – Read a book with flowers on the cover or has a florist in the story. Read a book that takes place in the mountains, at a national park, at summer camp, or at a camp site. Read a book that involves camping, hiking, glamping, or rock climbing. You can also read a book that has pink or purple on the cover.

Honeymoon for One 7/18

10. Reader’s Choice – Read any book of your choice.

Rogue 7/13

I'm in for seven this month.

July Monthly Challenge 2023

FINISHED 0/10

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July or read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

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: Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One), Isaiah (God is Salvation), Daphne (Laurel Tree), Eliza (God is My Oath).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg: Read one book written by K. Bromberg, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to K. Bromberg's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about K. Bromberg:
* New York Times bestselling author
* She published her first novel in 2013
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Her books have been published in 16 countries

You may also read a book set on the east coast, or by an author who is from the east coast. You can also read any book published in 2013 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been published in multiple countries.

4. Lazy Days of Summer – July is the first full month of summer and there are many summer activities to enjoy. Read a book that includes summer activities in the story or on the cover such as a picnic, playing frisbee in the park, going to the beach, pool, lake, etc., or read a chick lit book, a cozy mystery, or a book that is perfect to read at the beach!

5. Summer Vacation – Kids are on break from school and parents wish they had the same break from work. This is a very popular month for families to take vacations. Read a book with some sort of travel involved: vacation, business trip, out of state wedding, etc., or read a book with a plane, boat, or train in the story or on the cover.

6. The Dog Days of Summer –July 3rd to August 11th - July is typically known for being a hot time of the year. Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment. You could also read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover (shifters count!)

7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Independence Day is on the 4th and is the celebration of the birth of the United States. Canada Day is the birthday of Canada and was previously called Dominion Day, it is celebrated on the first day of the month. Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI. You could also read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child.

8. National Watermelon Month – Many of the little holidays held in July involve summer treats like watermelons, blueberries, hot dogs, ice cream, cherries, and pina coladas. Read a book with food service in it, for example a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc., or read a book with food on the cover, or with red on the cover.

9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily – Read a book with flowers on the cover or has a florist in the story. Read a book that takes place in the mountains, at a national park, at summer camp, or at a camp site. Read a book that involves camping, hiking, glamping, or rock climbing. You can also read a book that has pink or purple on the cover.

10. Reader’s Choice – Read any book of your choice.

RRRC - July Monthly Challenge 2023

4/10

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July or read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

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: Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One), Isaiah (God is Salvation), Daphne (Laurel Tree), Eliza (God is My Oath).

✅3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg: Read one book written by K. Bromberg, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to K. Bromberg's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about K. Bromberg:
* New York Times bestselling author
* She published her first novel in 2013
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Her books have been published in 16 countries

You may also read a book set on the east coast, or by an author who is from the east coast. You can also read any book published in 2013 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been published in multiple countries.
💖Burn - Ginger Scott, 7/30/23

✅4. Lazy Days of Summer – July is the first full month of summer and there are many summer activities to enjoy. Read a book that includes summer activities in the story or on the cover such as a picnic, playing frisbee in the park, going to the beach, pool, lake, etc., or read a chick lit book, a cozy mystery, or a book that is perfect to read at the beach!
💖It's Not Summer Without You - Jenny Han, 7/5/23

✅5. Summer Vacation – Kids are on break from school and parents wish they had the same break from work. This is a very popular month for families to take vacations. Read a book with some sort of travel involved: vacation, business trip, out of state wedding, etc., or read a book with a plane, boat, or train in the story or on the cover.
💖Shift - Ginger Scott, 7/27/23

✅6. The Dog Days of Summer –July 3rd to August 11th - July is typically known for being a hot time of the year. Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment. You could also read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover (shifters count!)
💖We'll Always Have Summer - Jenny Han, 7/6/23

✅7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Independence Day is on the 4th and is the celebration of the birth of the United States. Canada Day is the birthday of Canada and was previously called Dominion Day, it is celebrated on the first day of the month. Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI. You could also read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child.
💖Boomerangers - Heather M. Orgeron, 7/8/23

✅8. National Watermelon Month – Many of the little holidays held in July involve summer treats like watermelons, blueberries, hot dogs, ice cream, cherries, and pina coladas. Read a book with food service in it, for example a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc., or read a book with food on the cover, or with red on the cover.
💖Beautifully Broken Control - Catherine Cowles, 7/2/23

✅9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily – Read a book with flowers on the cover or has a florist in the story. Read a book that takes place in the mountains, at a national park, at summer camp, or at a camp site. Read a book that involves camping, hiking, glamping, or rock climbing. You can also read a book that has pink or purple on the cover.
💖 - Casey McQuiston, 7/29/23

✅10. Reader’s Choice – Read any book of your choice.
💖Wreck - Ginger Scott, 7/30/23

July Monthly Challenge
July 2023

My Monthly Challenge (msg 36)

Books Read ➖ 10



✅1. Happy July Birthday!
➖Read a book published in July
➖Sly ➖ 07.16 ★★★★

✅2. Baby Names!
➖This month's names: Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One)
➖Tempting Fate ➖ 07.14 ★★★★

✅3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg
➖Read a book published in 2013
➖Whiskey for Breakfast ➖ 07.08 ★★★

✅4. Lazy Days of Summer
➖Read a book that includes summer activities in the story
➖Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute ➖ 07.04 ★★★★

✅5. Summer Vacation
➖Read a book with a plane, boat, or train on the cover
➖Double Down ➖ 07.06 ★★★★

✅6. The Dog Days of Summer –July 3rd to August 11th
➖Read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover
➖The Honeymoon Cottage ➖ 07.10 ★★★★

✅7. Independence Day and Canada Day
➖Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI
➖Wolf Trouble ➖ 07.11 ★★★★

✅8. National Watermelon Month
➖Read a book with food service in it
➖My Sweetheart ➖ 07.23 ★★★

✅9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily
➖Read a book that takes place in the mountains
➖Grin and Beard It ➖ 07.22 ★★★★

✅10. Reader’s Choice
➖Read any book of your choice
➖Role Playing ➖ 07.30 ★★★★

2023 July Monthly Challenge
1 July to 31 July, 2023

Read: 3

1. Happy July Birthday! - Rockstar Romeo by Abbie Zanders

2. Baby Names! - The Librarian and the Billionaire Bad Boys by Shae Sullivan (3/7/2023)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Hard to Handle by K. Bromberg

4. Lazy Days of Summer – Beach Read by Emily Henry

5. Summer Vacation – Storm by Carian Cole (11/7/2023)

6. The Dog Days of Summer –July 3rd to August 11th - The Last Eligible Billionaire by Pippa Grant

7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Hawk by Kat Savage

8. National Watermelon Month – Going Down on One Knee by Christina Hovland

9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily – Made in Manhattan by Lauren Layne (8/7/2023)

10. Reader’s Choice – Dirty Secret by Mira Lyn Kelly

RRRC - July Monthly Challenge 2023

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July or read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

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: Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One), Isaiah (God is Salvation), Daphne (Laurel Tree), Eliza (God is My Oath).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg: Read one book written by K. Bromberg, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to K. Bromberg's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about K. Bromberg:
* New York Times bestselling author
* She published her first novel in 2013
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Her books have been published in 16 countries

You may also read a book set on the east coast, or by an author who is from the east coast. You can also read any book published in 2013 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been published in multiple countries.

4. Lazy Days of Summer – July is the first full month of summer and there are many summer activities to enjoy. Read a book that includes summer activities in the story or on the cover such as a picnic, playing frisbee in the park, going to the beach, pool, lake, etc., or read a chick lit book, a cozy mystery, or a book that is perfect to read at the beach!

5. Summer Vacation – Kids are on break from school and parents wish they had the same break from work. This is a very popular month for families to take vacations. Read a book with some sort of travel involved: vacation, business trip, out of state wedding, etc., or read a book with a plane, boat, or train in the story or on the cover.

6. The Dog Days of Summer –July 3rd to August 11th - July is typically known for being a hot time of the year. Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment. You could also read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover (shifters count!)

7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Independence Day is on the 4th and is the celebration of the birth of the United States. Canada Day is the birthday of Canada and was previously called Dominion Day, it is celebrated on the first day of the month. Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI. You could also read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child.

8. National Watermelon Month – Many of the little holidays held in July involve summer treats like watermelons, blueberries, hot dogs, ice cream, cherries, and pina coladas. Read a book with food service in it, for example a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc., or read a book with food on the cover, or with red on the cover.

9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily – Read a book with flowers on the cover or has a florist in the story. Read a book that takes place in the mountains, at a national park, at summer camp, or at a camp site. Read a book that involves camping, hiking, glamping, or rock climbing. You can also read a book that has pink or purple on the cover.

10. Reader’s Choice – Read any book of your choice.

Done! 10/10

July Monthly Challenge 2023

🍉1. Happy July Birthday! - ✅ Read a book published in July or ✅read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby. Role Playing by Cathy Yardley 7/9

🍉2. Baby Names! - This month's names: ✅Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One) Until You by Catharina Maura 7/10, Isaiah (God is Salvation), Daphne (Laurel Tree), Eliza (God is My Oath).

🍉3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg: ✅ Read one book written by K. Bromberg, or any author with her first or last name. Until You by K. Bromberg 7/8
OR
You may also read a book set on the east coast, or by an author who is from the east coast. You can also read any book published in 2013 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been published in multiple countries.

🍉4. Lazy Days of Summer – ✅ Read a book that includes summer activities in the story or on the cover such as a picnic, playing frisbee in the park, going to the beach, pool, lake, etc., Vacation Wars by Meghan Quinn 7/2
OR
read a chick lit book, a cozy mystery, or a book that is perfect to read at the beach!

🍉5. Summer Vacation – ✅ Read a book with some sort of travel involved: vacation, business trip, out of state wedding, etc., or ✅read a book with a plane, boat, or train in the story or on the cover. Planes, Trains, and All the Feels by Livy Hart 7/3

🍉6. The Dog Days of Summer –Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment.
OR
✅ You could also read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover (shifters count!) Must Love Otters by Eliza Gordon 7/4

🍉7. Independence Day and Canada Day – ✅ Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI. Whispers of You by Catherine Cowles 7/10
OR
You could also read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child.

🍉8. National Watermelon Month – ✅ Read a book with food service in it, for example a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc., or ✅ read a book with food on the cover, or with red on the cover. In a Jam by Kate Canterbary 7/6

🍉9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily – ✅ Read a book with flowers on the cover or has a florist in the story. (I’m counting botanist on this one) ✅ Read a book that takes place in the mountains, at a national park, at summer camp, or at a camp site. Or ✅ Read a book that involves camping, hiking, glamping, or rock climbing. Or ✅You can also read a book that has pink or purple on the cover. Finn Rhodes Forever by Stephanie Archer 7/9

🍉10. Reader’s Choice – ✅ Read any book of your choice.
Keeper of Enchanted Rooms by Charlie N. Holmberg 7/2

July Monthly Challenge 2023

FINISHED 0/5

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July or read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

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: Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One), Isaiah (God is Salvation), Daphne (Laurel Tree), Eliza (God is My Oath).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg: Read one book written by K. Bromberg, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to K. Bromberg's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about K. Bromberg:
* New York Times bestselling author
* She published her first novel in 2013
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Her books have been published in 16 countries

You may also read a book set on the east coast, or by an author who is from the east coast. You can also read any book published in 2013 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been published in multiple countries.

4. Lazy Days of Summer – July is the first full month of summer and there are many summer activities to enjoy. Read a book that includes summer activities in the story or on the cover such as a picnic, playing frisbee in the park, going to the beach, pool, lake, etc., or read a chick lit book, a cozy mystery, or a book that is perfect to read at the beach!

5. Summer Vacation – Kids are on break from school and parents wish they had the same break from work. This is a very popular month for families to take vacations. Read a book with some sort of travel involved: vacation, business trip, out of state wedding, etc., or read a book with a plane, boat, or train in the story or on the cover.

6. The Dog Days of Summer –July 3rd to August 11th - July is typically known for being a hot time of the year. Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment. You could also read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover (shifters count!)

7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Independence Day is on the 4th and is the celebration of the birth of the United States. Canada Day is the birthday of Canada and was previously called Dominion Day, it is celebrated on the first day of the month. Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI. You could also read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child.

8. National Watermelon Month – Many of the little holidays held in July involve summer treats like watermelons, blueberries, hot dogs, ice cream, cherries, and pina coladas. Read a book with food service in it, for example a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc., or read a book with food on the cover, or with red on the cover.

9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily – Read a book with flowers on the cover or has a florist in the story. Read a book that takes place in the mountains, at a national park, at summer camp, or at a camp site. Read a book that involves camping, hiking, glamping, or rock climbing. You can also read a book that has pink or purple on the cover.

10. Reader’s Choice – Read any book of your choice.

Heather wrote: "10/10 complete

✔ Happy July Birthday! - Read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
Magpie Murders, Anthony Horowitz

✔ Baby Names! - Read a book that inc..."

Complete!

Late to the party, but here's mine. :)


Completed: 10/10

1. Happy July Birthday!: The Sinner and the Gunslinger ⭐⭐⭐ (7/8)
2. Baby Names!: The Lady Knows Best (FMC: Daphne) ⭐⭐⭐ (7/13)
3. FAC – K. Bromberg: Faking It ⭐⭐⭐ (7/9)
4. Lazy Days of Summer: The Big Fake ⭐⭐⭐ (7/30)
5. Summer Vacation: Role Playing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (7/16)
6. Dog Days of Summer: Maxie ⭐⭐⭐ (7/8)
7. Independence Day: His Hired Baby ⭐⭐⭐ (7/4)
8. National Watermelon Month: Servant to the Spidae ⭐⭐⭐ (7/5)
9. July Flowers: Talk Nerdy to Me ⭐⭐⭐ (7/3)
10. Reader's Choice: Detecting Danger ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (7/27)




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Heather - Good job! That was fast!

I just finished my fifth romance of the month...

July Monthly Challenge 2023

5/5 romance/romantic suspense

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July or read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
Risky Rescue: A Christian Romantic Suspense by Laura Scott 8 July; 5☆


2. Baby Names!

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg: Read one book written by K. Bromberg, or any author with her first or last name.

You may also read a book set on the east coast, or by an author who is from the east coast. You can also read any book published in 2013 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been published in multiple countries.
Coming Home by Shelley Shepard Gray 5 July; 4☆


4. Lazy Days of Summer.

5. Summer Vacation.

6. The Dog Days of Summer –July 3rd to August 11th - July is typically known for being a hot time of the year. Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment. You could also read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover (shifters count!)
dog- Olympic Mountain Pursuit by Jodie Bailey 2 July; 4 1/2☆


7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Independence Day is on the 4th and is the celebration of the birth of the United States. Canada Day is the birthday of Canada and was previously called Dominion Day, it is celebrated on the first day of the month. Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI. You could also read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child.
female MC is a FBI agent and male MC is a Navy SEAL on leave- Forgotten Secrets by Robin Perini 14 July; 5☆


8. National Watermelon Month.

9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily.

10. Reader’s Choice – Read any book of your choice.
Refuge Up in Flames by Shirley Jump 10 July; 4 1/2☆

DONE!!!

July Monthly Challenge

10/10

1. Happy July Birthday! -
🗽Read a book published in July or read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
Awakening His Shy Duchess - Christine Merrill (HH #1732 - July 2023) - July 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, 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:
Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One),
Isaiah (God is Salvation),
Daphne (Laurel Tree),
Eliza (God is My Oath).
A Manhattan Heiress in Paris - Amanda McCabe (HH #1716 - Apr 2023) - July 11

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg:
🗽Read one book written by K. Bromberg, or any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about K. Bromberg:
* New York Times bestselling author
* She published her first novel in 2013
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Her books have been published in 16 countries

🗽You may also read a book set on the east coast, or by an author who is from the east coast. You can also read any book published in 2013 or shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been published in multiple countries.
Their Royal Baby Gift - Kandy Shepherd (HR #4735 - Nov 2020) (contemporary romance) - July 10

4. Lazy Days of Summer – July is the first full month of summer and there are many summer activities to enjoy.
🗽Read a book that includes summer activities in the story or on the cover such as a picnic, playing frisbee in the park, going to the beach, pool, lake, etc., or read a chick-lit book, a cozy mystery, or a book that is perfect to read at the beach!
Seven Birthday Wishes - Melissa Senate (HSE #2990 - July 2023) (picnic) - July 3

5. Summer Vacation – Kids are on break from school and parents wish they had the same break from work. This is a very popular month for families to take vacations.
🗽Read a book with some sort of travel involved: vacation, business trip, out-of-state wedding, etc., or read a book with a plane, boat, or train in the story or on the cover.
Ilsa's Protector - Regan Black, Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - July 2023) (boat in story) - July 5

6. The Dog Days of Summer –July 3rd to August 11th - July is typically known for being a hot time of the year.
🗽Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment. You could also read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover (shifters count!)
Playing with Danger - Deborah Fletcher Mello (HRS #2236 - July 2023) (Louisiana/summer) - July 1

7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Independence Day is on the 4th and is the celebration of the birth of the United States. Canada Day is the birthday of Canada and was previously called Dominion Day, it is celebrated on the first day of the month.
🗽Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI. You could also read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child.
Ozarks Double Homicide - Maggie Wells (HI #2149 - June 2023) (police) - July 6

8. National Watermelon Month – Many of the little holidays held in July involve summer treats like watermelons, blueberries, hot dogs, ice cream, cherries, and pina coladas. 🗽Read a book with food service in it, for example, a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc., or read a book with food on the cover, or with red on the cover.
Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes - Karen Rose Smith (Kensington - Dec 2017) (tea shop) - July 16

9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily –
🗽Read a book with flowers on the cover or has a florist in the story. Read a book that takes place in the mountains, at a national park, at summer camp, or at a campsite. Read a book that involves camping, hiking, glamping, or rock climbing. You can also read a book that has pink or purple on the cover.
The Lucky Shamrock - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - July 2023) (florist) - July 9

10. Reader’s Choice –
🗽Read any book of your choice.
Ozarks Witness Protection - Maggie Wells (HI #2155 - July 2023) - July 7

RRRC - July Monthly Challenge 2023
4/6~ 8/8 10/10 COMPLETED
Original Post #18


☀️1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July or read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby. Published: July 24th 2015
Barbarian Alien by: Ruby Dixon (07/02/2023)


☀️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:
Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One),
Isaiah (God is Salvation),
Daphne (Laurel Tree), Dark Witch by: Nora Roberts 07/13/2023)
Eliza (God is My Oath)

☀️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg: Read one book written by K. Bromberg, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to K. Bromberg's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...(view spoiler)[

Fun Facts about K. Bromberg:
* New York Times bestselling author
* She published her first novel in 2013
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Her books have been published in 16 countries

(hide spoiler)]You may also read a book set on the east coast, or by an author who is from the east coast. You can also read any book published in 2013 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been published in multiple countries.
More Than Want You by: Shayla Black (07/05/2023)

☀️4. Lazy Days of Summer – July is the first full month of summer and there are many summer activities to enjoy. Read a book that includes summer activities in the story or on the cover such as a picnic, playing frisbee in the park, going to the beach, pool, lake, etc., or read a chick lit book, a cozy mystery, or a book that is perfect to read at the beach!
Witch Please by: Ann Aguirre (07/11/2023)

☀️5. Summer Vacation – Kids are on break from school and parents wish they had the same break from work. This is a very popular month for families to take vacations. Read a book with some sort of travel involved: vacation, business trip, out of state wedding, etc., or read a book with a plane, boat, or train in the story or on the cover.
Taken by the Trillionaires by: Ella Mansfield (07/05/2023)

☀️6. The Dog Days of Summer –July 3rd to August 11th - July is typically known for being a hot time of the year. Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment. You could also read a book that includes an animal of any kind in the story or on the cover (shifters count!)
North by: Vanessa Vale (07/07/2023)

☀️7. Independence Day and Canada Day – Independence Day is on the 4th and is the celebration of the birth of the United States. Canada Day is the birthday of Canada and was previously called Dominion Day, it is celebrated on the first day of the month. Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI. You could also read a book that has the birth of a child in it, a pregnancy, or a main character with a child.
Protected and Trained: A Dark Romance by: Aspen Campbell (07/06/2023)


☀️8. National Watermelon Month – Many of the little holidays held in July involve summer treats like watermelons, blueberries, hot dogs, ice cream, cherries, and pina coladas. Read a book with food service in it, for example a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc., or read a book with food on the cover, or with red on the cover.
Death by Chocolate Malted Milkshake by: Sarah Graves (07/06/2023)

☀️9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily – Read a book with flowers on the cover or has a florist in the story. Read a book that takes place in the mountains, at a national park, at summer camp, or at a camp site. Read a book that involves camping, hiking, glamping, or rock climbing. You can also read a book that has pink or purple on the cover.
Black Magic Voodoo by: Nikki Landis (07/05/2023)

☀️10. Reader’s Choice – Read any book of your choice.
The Bone Witch by: Rin Chupeco (07/04/2023)

Congrats on finishing the challenge:

Heather
Patrizia
Mony
Tiki
Calico
Susan
Natalie

Done - thanks for a great challenge!!

July Monthly Challenge

5/5



1) Lazy Days of Summer: Identity Nora Roberts ✔︎ 7/9

2) Summer Vacation: A Caribbean Heiress in Paris Adriana Herrera ✔︎ 7/18

3) Independence Day and Canada Day: Withholding Evidence Rachel Grant ✔︎ 7/2

4) National Watermelon Month: Red, White & Royal Blue Casey McQuiston ✔︎ 7/20

5) July Flower: A Scandalous Deal Joanna Shupe ✔︎ 7/13

RRR - July Monthly Challenge 2023

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy July Birthday! -
Read a book with a Red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
A Killer’s Game-Isabella Maldonado 7/12/23

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:
Grayson/Greyson (Son of the Grey-Haired One),
Isaiah (God is Salvation),
Daphne (Laurel Tree),
Eliza (God is My Oath).
(Eliza Robinson)
Falling for the Ice Queen-Cynthia Eden 7/16/23

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - K. Bromberg:
Read one book written by K. Bromberg.
K. Bromberg-Cuffed 7/01/23

4. Lazy Days of Summer –
Read a cozy mystery.
Stipulations and Complications-Becki Willis 7/22/23

5. Summer Vacation –
Read a book with some sort of travel involved: vacation, business trip, out of state wedding, etc.
Only Mine-Laura Pavlov 7/21/23

6. The Dog Days of Summer –
Read a book that takes place in the summer or in a hot environment.
One Summer Day-Heather B. Moore 7/18/23

7. Independence Day and Canada Day –
Read a book with a main character that is military, ex-military, police, fire service, or FBI.
Hush Little Girl-Lisa Regan 7/19/23

8. National Watermelon Month –
Read a book with food service in it, for example a chef, a baker, owns a business in the food industry, etc., and with food on the cover.
An Axe to Rind-Ally Roberts 7/24/23

9. July Flower: Larkspur and Water Lily –
Read a book that has pink or purple on the cover.
Things We Hide from the Light-Lucy Score 7/15/23

10. Reader’s Choice – Read any book of your choice.
Next In Line-Amy Daws 7/20/23

Done on post #13