Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Men In Uniform Challenge
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025


Who doesn’t love a man in uniform? They’re hot, resourceful, and they’re always well equipped. And If you like reading books featuring men in uniform, then this is the reading challenge for you!

Reading Challenge Details:
You can join any time.

The goal is to read as many novels that feature men in uniform as you’d like. It can be a policeman, firefighter, paramedic, doctor, veterinarian, mechanic, military, etc. – as long as the leading man wears some sort of uniform, it counts. See the different levels below and pick the one that works best for you. You can move up a level as often as you’d like but no moving down. Remember, the idea is to challenge yourself.

Books can be any format (print, ebook, audio).

Books can be any genre (romance, m/m romance, fiction, non-fiction, mystery/thriller, etc.).

Novellas that are 100 pages in length (give or take), as well as full-length novels, will count for this reading challenge.
Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are allowed.

Levels:

Sergeant: read 1–10 men in uniform novels
Lieutenant: read 11–20 men in uniform novels
Captain: read 21–30 men in uniform novels
Chief: read 31-40 men in uniform novels
General: 41-50 men in uniform novels
Chairman, Joint Chiefs: 51+ men in uniform novels


1. Colton's K-9 Rescue - Colleen Thompson (HRS #2307 - Jan 2025) (SAR) - Jan 2
2. The Duke’s Man-At-Arms - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - Dec 2024) (private guard) - Jan 2
3. River Wild - BJ Daniels (HQN - Jan 2025) (sheriff) - Jan 6
4. Shadow Survivors - Julie Miller (HI #2215 - Apr 2024) (deputy) - Jan 15
5. Big Sky Bachelor - Joanna Sims (HSE #3077 - Feb 2025) (doctor) - Jan 16
6. Find Her - Katherine Garbera (HRS #2313 - Feb 2025) (DEA) - Jan 22
7. Better Than Friends - Jill Shalvis (HarperCollins - Jan 2025) (NPS) - Jan 23
8. Wyoming Christmas Conspiracy - Juno Rushdan (HI #2260 - Jan 2025) (State police) - Jan 25
9. Her Mission with a SEAL - Cindy Dees (HRS #1981 - Feb 2018) (SEAL) - Jan 28
10. Hero's Heart - Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - Feb 2025) - Feb 3
11. One Day in Apple Grove - C.H. Admirand (SourcebooksCasablanca - June 2013) (doctor) - Feb 7
12. Home Alone with the Children's Doctor - Traci Douglass (HMED #1357 - Dec 2023) (doctor) - Feb 10
13. Cold Case Squad - Marie Ferrarella (HRS #2264 - Feb 2024) (police detective) - Feb 14
14. Rebel Doctor's Baby Surprise - Alison Roberts (HMED #1382 - Apr 2024) (doctor) - Feb 15
15. Best Friend to Husband? - Louise Heaton (HMED #1447 - Mar 2025) (doctor) - Feb 21
16. Till the End of Time - Elisa Title (HAR #377 - Feb 1991) (army) - Feb 25
17. Twenty-Eight Dates - Michelle Lindo-Rice (HSE #3038 - Mar 2024) (police) - Mar 3
18. Hawaiian Medic to Rescue His Heart - Annie O'Neill (HMED #1199 - Sept 2021) (paramedic) - Mar 5
19. Deadlines, Donuts & Dreidels - Jennifer Wilck (HSE #3068 - Nov 2024) (firefighter) - Mar 7
20. An American Doctor in Ireland - Karin Baine (HMED #1378 - Mar 2024) (doctor) - Mar 13
21. The Duke’s Lance - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - Mar 2025) (private guard) - Mar 17
22. Wyoming Double Jeopardy - Juno Rushdan (HI #2280 - Apr 2025) (police detective) - Mar 24
23. Hero Mine - Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - May 2025) (mechanic) - May 7
24. Corralled in Cutthroat Creek - Juno Rushdan (HI #2286 - May 2025) (Wyoming Criminal Investigation) - May 9
25. The Lightkeeper's Curse - Cassie Miles (HI #2288 - May 2025) (police detective) - May 22
26. Lilac Time - Fern Michaels, Lori Foster, Carolyn Brown (Kensington - May 2025) - The Memory Cabin by Carolyn Brown (park ranger) - June 13
27. The Viking's Royal Temptationd - Roxy Harper (HH #1863 - June 2025) (Varangian Guard) - June 20
28. The Duke's Champion - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - June 2025) (private guard) - June 25
29. Nurse's Nine-Month Surprise - Carol Marinelli (HMED #1465 - June 2025) (doctor) - July 1
30. Montana Justice - Josie Jade (Calamitte Jane Pub - July 2025) (sheriff) - July 3
31. If You Can't Stand the Heat...... - Mona Shroff (HSE #3096 - June 2025) (chef) - July 7
32. Legacy of Secrets - Kenna Scott (HRS #2334 - July 2025) - Aug 8
33. Second Chance in Santiago -Tina Beckett (HMED #1472 -July 2025) (doctor) - Aug 17
34. Wilderness Search - Cindi Myers (HI #2307 - Sept 2025) (deputy) - Aug 29

2025 Men In Uniform Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Level: Lieutenant: read 11–20 men in uniform novels



Reading Challenge Details:

The goal is to read as many novels that feature men in uniform as you’d like. It can be a policeman, firefighter, paramedic, doctor, veterinarian, mechanic, military, etc. – as long as the leading man wears some sort of uniform, it counts. See the different levels below and pick the one that works best for you. You can move up a level as often as you’d like but no moving down. Remember, the idea is to challenge yourself.

Books can be any format (print, ebook, audio).

Books can be any genre (romance, m/m romance, fiction, non-fiction, mystery/thriller, etc.).

Novellas that are 100 pages in length (give or take), as well as full-length novels, will count for this reading challenge.
Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are allowed.


Levels:
Sergeant: read 1–10 men in uniform novels
Lieutenant: read 11–20 men in uniform novels
Captain: read 21–30 men in uniform novels
Chief: read 31-40 men in uniform novels
General: 41-50 men in uniform novels
Chairman, Joint Chiefs: 51+ men in uniform novels



13/20 Completed



01. Secrets of the World's Worst Matchmaker by Piper Rayne - 01/12/25 (Veterinarian)
02. Take the Lead by Shelley Shepard Gray - 01/17/25 (Doctor)
03. The Wolf is Mine by Paige Tyler - 01/27/25 (SWAT Team Officer)
04. In Over Her Head by Terri Osburn - 02/26/25 (Chef)
05. Taste the Heat by Rachel Harris - 03/20/25 (Firefighter)
06. Tracking You by Kelly Moran - 03/26/25 (Veterinarian)
07. The Heartbreaker I Adore by Haley Zaragoza - 05/02/25 (Firefighter)
08. Rainy Day Friends by Jill Shalvis - 05/16/25 (Deputy Sheriff)
09. Crazy for the Competition by Cindi Madsen - 05/31/25 (Mechanic)
10. Star's Storm by S.E. Smith - 06/26/25 (Alien Military Officer)
11. The Matchmaking Twins by Christy Jeffries - 08/23/25 (Naval Officer)
12. Jo's Journey by S.E. Smith - 08/31/25 (Alien Military Officer)
13. Rescuing Mattie by S.E. Smith - 09/01/25 (Alien Military Officer)
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Men In Uniform Challenge
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Levels:
Sergeant: read 1–10 men in uniform novels
Lieutenant: read 11–20 men in uniform novels
Captain: read 21–30 men in uniform novels
Chief: read 31-40 men in uniform novels
General: 41-50 men in uniform novels
Chairman, Joint Chiefs: 51+ men in uniform novels

8/10 Completed

01.(police sergeant)-Greer Burns Disturbing His Peace-1/4/25
02.(Hockey Player)-Burgess Abraham The Au Pair Affair-1/5/25
03.(Doctor)-Josh Chen Twisted Hate-1/17/25
04. (Operative)-Brad Fraser-Night Owl-3/11/25
05.(Green Beret)-Sebastian Ford-Catalyst-3/25/25
06.(Hockey player)-Sig Guthrie-Dream Girl Drama-4/5/25
07.(Hostage Negotiator)-Aaron Nash-Cold Fury-5/12/25
08. (Green Beret)-Cal Callahan-Firestorm-6/8/25
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Men In Uniform Challenge
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Levels:
Sergeant: read 1–10 men in uniform novels
Lieutenant: read 11–20 men in uniform novels
Captain: read 21–30 men in uniform novels
Chief: read 31-40 men in uniform novels
General: 41-50 men in uniform novels
Chairman, Joint Chiefs: 51+ men in uniform novels

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Men In Uniform Challenge 2025

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Lieutenant: read 11–20 men in uniform novels
Captain: read 21–30 men in uniform novels
Chief: read 31-40 men in uniform novels
General: 41-50 men in uniform novels
Chairman, Joint Chiefs: 51+ men in uniform novels

Men In Uniform Challenge
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Levels:
Sergeant: read 1–10 men in uniform novels
Lieutenant: read 11–20 men in uniform novels
Captain: read 21–30 men in uniform novels
Chief: read 31-40 men in uniform novels
General: 41-50 men in uniform novels
Chairman, Joint Chiefs: 51+ men in uniform novels

1. Fight - Sloane St. James (firefighter) Feb 6 2025
2. Protect - Paisley Hope (firefighter)
3. Honor - Danielle Baker (firefighter) March 13 2025
4. Tied with Me - Kristen Proby April 3 (police detective)
5. Trouble - Brittanee Nicole April 9 (fire Department cheif)
6. Easy with You - Kristen Proby April 29 (Police Detective)
7. Love with Me - Kristen Proby May 13 (Doctor and Vet)
8. Dance With Me - Kristen Proby May 15 (Police Detective)
9. Worth the Fall - Claudia Connor June 11 (Navy Seal)
10. Tattered Stars - Catherine Cowles Aug 12 (Sheriff)

Men In Uniform Challenge 2025 - 20/20 Lieutenant

1 Fletcher by M. Tasia (sheriff) **** 18/4/25
2 Add Love and Mix by Sean Michael (firefighter) *** 30/3/25
3 Tallowwood by N.R. Walker (policeman) ***** 21/3/25
4 Happy's Ever After by Stormy Glenn (deputy sheriff) **** 10/3/25
5 The Burdens of Truth by Etienne (soldier) ***** 7/3/25
6. Fall Through Spring by Amy Lane (football) **** 26/2/25
7. Hot Mess 1 by Stormy Glenn (SWAT Lieutenant) **** 16/2/25
8. Lucky Bounce by Cait Nary (ice hockey) *** 16/2/25
9. Into the Fall by R.J. Scott (sheriff) **** 11/2/25
10. Sail Away Anthology by Lee Rowan (Royal Navy) **** 8/2/25
11. Into the Fall by R.J. Scott (sheriff) **** 11/2/25
12. Lucky Bounce by Cait Nary (ice hockey) *** 16/2/25
13. Hot Mess 1 by Stormy Glenn (SWAT) **** 16/2/25
14. Cowboy in the Crosshairs by B.A. Tortuga (police chief) **** 19/2/25
15. Fall Through Spring by Amy Lane (football) **** 26/2/25
16. Just Say When by Aimee Nicole Walker (police chief) **** 2/3/25
17. The Burdens of Truth by Etienne (US Army) ***** 7/3/25
18. Happy's Ever After by Stormy Glenn (Sheriff's deputy) **** 10/3/25
19. Tallowwood by N.R. Walker (policeman) ***** 21/3/25
20. Arctic Fire by Keira Andrews (Army) *** 29/4/25