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2025 February Monthly Challenge
🩷💋😍 2025 February Monthly Challenge😍💋🩷10/10 Completed
01. Happy February Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in February, or a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
02. Black History Month: 🧑🏾💼Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship. You may also read a book with a mostly black or brown cover.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Kristen Ashley: 👩🏻💻Read one book written by Kristen Ashley, or any author with her first or last name.
So you may also read any book set in Indiana or published in 2008. You can also read any book set in a small town or on a farm. Or you can read any book shelved as Humorous Romance.
04. National Carrot Cake Day (February 3): 🍰Read a book with the color orange on the cover or a book you consider a treat to read.
05. Valentine’s Day (February 14): ❤️Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment (i.e. love, sweet, dear, honey, lover) or a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover.
06. Love Your Pet Day (February 20): 🐶Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with an animal word in the title (i.e. Wicked Fox, The Wolf and the Dove).
07. National Grapefruit Month: 🍊Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a character who is into health and fitness.
08. American Heart Month: 🫀Read a book with a medical professional in the story or a book with the color red on the cover.
09. National Library Lover’s Month: 📚Read a book you borrowed or a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’.
10. Reader’s Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
2025 February Monthly Challenge10/10 Completed. Finish
1. Happy February Birthday! -
Read a book published in February
Mother Pucker-Swati M.H. 2/01/25
2. February - Black History Month:
**Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship.
Goal-Alexandria House 2/12/25
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley:
Read one book written by Kristen Ashley, or any author with her first or last name.
Kristen Proby-Easy Melody 2/05/25
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3:
Read a book you consider a treat to read.
Sixth Grave on the Edge-Darynda Jones 2/10/25
5. Valentine’s Day - February 14:
Read a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover
My Phony Valentine-Courtney Walsh 2/16/25
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20:
Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover
Savage Sourdough-Mildred Abbott 2/15/25
7. National Grapefruit Month -
Read a book with something round on the cover
Amaretto Amber-Traci Andrighetti 2/16/25
8.American Heart Month:
Read a book with a medical professional in the story
Killing Booth-Lani Lynn Vale 2/07/25
9. National Library Lover’s Month:
Read a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’.
Adriana Locke-Between Now and Forever 2/02/25
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Summertime-Willow Aster 2/13/25
2025 February Monthly Challenge1/8 completed.
1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst. Suddenly a Murder
2. February - Black History Month: Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland and the United Kingdom. It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, while in Ireland and the United Kingdom it is observed in October.
**Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship. You may also read a book with a mostly black or brown cover The Hunger Games
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley: Read one book written by Kristen Ashley, or any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Kristen Ashley:
★ She writes Romance and Humor
★ She was born and raised in a small town, on a very small farm, Indiana
★ She was first published in 2008.
★ She loves music and clothes
So you may also read any book set in Indiana or published in 2008. You can also read any book set in a small town or on a farm. Or you can read any book shelved as Humorous Romance. The Seven Year Slip
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3: Read a book with the color orange on the cover or a book you consider a treat to read. When in Rome
5. Valentine’s Day - February 14: Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment (i.e. love, sweet, dear, honey, lover) or a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover To All the Boys I've Loved Before Finished 22 Feb ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20: Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with an animal word in the title (i.e. Wicked Fox, The Wolf and the Dove) Six of Crows
7. National Grapefruit Month - Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a character who is into health and fitness.
8.American Heart Month: Read a book with a medical professional in the story or a book with the color red on the cover.
9. National Library Lover’s Month: Read a book you borrowed or a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’. Whisper
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Crooked Kingdom
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.
2025 February Monthly Challenge - COMPLETED!10/10
1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
This Time Around - FEB 2 ⭐⭐⭐
2. February - Black History Month - Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship. You may also read a book with a mostly black or brown cover
Murder and Mamon - FEB 15 ⭐⭐⭐
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) Read one book written by Kristen Ashley:
Until the Sun Falls from the Sky - FEB 1 ⭐⭐
4. National Carrot Cake Day - Read a book with the color orange on the cover or a book you consider a treat to read.
Sugared - FEB 6 ⭐⭐
5. Valentine’s Day - Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment (i.e. love, sweet, dear, honey, lover) or a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover.
Tossed Into Love - FEB 6 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
6. Love Your Pet Day - Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with an animal word in the title (i.e. Wicked Fox, The Wolf and the Dove)
The Kiss Lottery - FEB 16 ⭐⭐⭐
7. National Grapefruit Month - Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a character who is into health and fitness.
Silver Moon Rising - FEB 15 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
8.American Heart Month: Read a book with a medical professional in the story or a book with the color red on the cover.
Big Bad Beast - FEB 3 ⭐⭐⭐
9. National Library Lover’s Month: Read a book you borrowed or a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’.
The Exception to the Rule - FEB 7 ⭐⭐⭐
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Horde King of Shadow - FEB 12 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2025 February Monthly Challenge0/10
✅1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst -
- 2/22. February - Black History Month - Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship. You may also read a book with a mostly black or brown cover
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley: Read one book written by Kristen Ashley:
4. National Carrot Cake Day - Read a book with the color orange on the cover or a book you consider a treat to read.
5. Valentine’s Day - Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment (i.e. love, sweet, dear, honey, lover) or a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover
6. Love Your Pet Day - Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with an animal word in the title (i.e. Wicked Fox, The Wolf and the Dove)
✅7. National Grapefruit Month - Read a book with something round on the cover -
- 2/28.American Heart Month: Read a book with a medical professional in the story or a book with the color red on the cover.
✅9. National Library Lover’s Month: Read a book you borrowed -
- 2/210. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
♥️ 2025 February Monthly Challenge ♥️
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1. February - Black History Month: Jewel Me Twice Charish Reid ✔️ 2/28
2. American Heart Month: State of Terror Hillary Rodham Clinton, Louise Penny ✔️ 2/22
3. National Library Lover’s Month: Cold Spite Toni Anderson ✔️ 2/8
I'm in!10/10
✔ Happy February Birthday! - Read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
Peace, Blood, and Understanding, Molly Harper - 5 Feb
✔ February - Black History Month:
**Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character.
The Candid Life of Meena Dave, Namrata Patel - 6 Feb
✔ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley: Read one book written by Kristen Ashley.
The Girl in the Mist, Kristen Ashley - 7 Feb
✔ National Carrot Cake Day- February 3: Read a book you consider a treat to read.
Nobody's Baby But Mine, Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 8 Feb
✔ Valentine’s Day - February 14: Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment (i.e. love).
Love Is a Rogue, Leonora Bell - 7 Feb
✔ Love Your Pet Day - February 20: Read a book with an animal in the story.
Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder, Kerryn Mayne - 2 Feb (dog)
✔ National Grapefruit Month - Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a character who is into health and fitness.
Eligible: A Modern Retelling of Pride & Prejudice, Curtis Sittenfeld - 1 Feb (both - ring on cover & Lydia is heavily into crossfit)
✔ American Heart Month: Read a book with a medical professional in the story.
We'll Prescribe You a Cat, Syou Ishida - 3 Feb
✔ National Library Lover’s Month: Read a book you borrowed.
Murder in Highbury, Vanessa Kelly - 2 Feb
✔ Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Briar Club, Kate Quinn -5 Feb
I'm in for the usual! 📚
I'm in!...10/10 Completed February 28
1. Happy February Birthday! - The Atomic City Girls by Janet Beard February 7, 3 stars
2. February - Black History Month: Ian's Ultimate Gamble by Brenda Jackson February 14, 4 stars
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley: Perfect Together by Kristen Ashley February 18, 3 stars
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3: Never Fall for Your Fiancée by Virginia Heath February 28, 4 stars
5. Valentine’s Day - February 14: The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas February 28, 3 stars
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20: Wrong Side of the Paw by Laurie Cass February 14, 4 stars
7. National Grapefruit Month - Meet Your Baker by Ellie Alexander February 28, 4 stars
8.American Heart Month: The Midwife's New-Found Family (Harlequin Medical Romance 397) by Fiona McArthur February 28, 2 stars
9. National Library Lover’s Month: Beach Read by Emily Henry February 6, 3 stars
10. Reader's Choice: The Curse of Tenth Grave by Darynda Jones February 11, 4 stars
February -1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February: Chasing Cassandra 3/2
2. February - Black History Month. Read a book with a BIPOC character: Church Girl 16/2
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley: Read a book published in 2008: To Taste Temptation 15/2
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3: Read a book with orange: His Heat 28/2
5. Valentine’s Day - February 14: Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment: Love on the Brain 19/2
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20: Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover: The A.I. Who Loved Me 19/2
7. National Grapefruit Month. Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a character who is into health and fitness:
8.American Heart Month. Read a book with a medical professional in the story: Heavenly Tyrant 10/2
9. National Library Lover’s Month. Read a book you borrowed, or a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’:
10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice:
Read: 10/10
1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.Adventures of a Vegan Vamp, Cate Lawley | 2/19
2. February - Black History Month
**Read a book with a black character - Wes Johnson
The Measure, Nikki Erlick | 2/22
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley
Read any book shelved as Humorous Romance - MPG Humor and Romance
In the Eye of the Storm, Robert Thier | 2/17
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3: Read a book you consider a treat to read.
The Silver Thaw, Betty Neels | 2/14
5. Valentine’s Day - February 14: Read a book with a heart on the coverCupid for Hire, Lila Monroe | 2/10
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20: Read a book with an animal in the story - dragon
Onyx Storm, Rebecca Yarros | 2/4
7. National Grapefruit Month Read a book with something round on the cover - spotlight
New Witch on the Block, Lotta Smith | 2/11
8.American Heart Month: Read with the color red on the cover.Wyrd and Other Derelictions, Adam L.G. Nevill | 2/17
9. National Library Lover’s Month: Read a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’.
Making Her His, Lucy Leroux | 2/6
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
First Lie Wins, Ashley Elston | 2/2
2025 February Monthly Challenge10/10
1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst. - Find Me - ✘ - 2/5/25
2. February - Black History Month: Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland and the United Kingdom. It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, while in Ireland and the United Kingdom it is observed in October.
**Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship. You may also read a book with a mostly black or brown cover - Sovereign - ✘ 2/4/25
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley: Read one book written by Kristen Ashley, or any author with her first or last name.
So you may also read any book set in Indiana or published in 2008. You can also read any book set in a small town or on a farm. Or you can read any book shelved as Humorous Romance. - The Wingman - ✘
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3: Read a book with the color orange on the cover or a book you consider a treat to read. - The Brightest Light of Sunshine - ✘
5. Valentine’s Day - February 14: Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment (i.e. love, sweet, dear, honey, lover) or a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover - Bane - ✘
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20: Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with an animal word in the title (i.e. Wicked Fox, The Wolf and the Dove) - Little Stranger - ✘
7. National Grapefruit Month - Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a character who is into health and fitness. - Heartless Sky - ✘ - 2/14/25
8. American Heart Month: Read a book with a medical professional in the story or a book with the color red on the cover. - Save Me - ✘ - 2/7/25
9. National Library Lover’s Month: Read a book you borrowed or a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’. - The Wrong Bride - ✘
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. - Green Light - ✘
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COMPLETED2025 February Monthly Challenge
Duration: February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025
Completed: 10/10
1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst. My Not So Perfect Life - Sophie Kinsella 2/17/25 (Published on February 7, 2017)
2. February - Black History Month: Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland and the United Kingdom. It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, while in Ireland and the United Kingdom it is observed in October.
**Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship. You may also read a book with a mostly black or brown cover One of Us Knows - Alyssa Cole 2/2/25
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley: Read one book written by Kristen Ashley, or any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Kristen Ashley:
★ She writes Romance and Humor
★ She was born and raised in a small town, on a very small farm, Indiana
★ She was first published in 2008.
★ She loves music and clothes
So you may also read any book set in Indiana or published in 2008. You can also read any book set in a small town or on a farm.Or you can read any book shelved as Humorous Romance. The Good Dream - Donna VanLiere 2/7/25
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3: Read a book with the color orange on the cover or a book you consider a treat to read.
The Space Between Us - Thrity Umrigar 2/14/255. Valentine’s Day - February 14: Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment (i.e. love, sweet, dear, honey, lover) or a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover Love Amid The Ashes - Mesu Andrews 2/5/25
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20: Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with an animal word in the title (i.e. Wicked Fox, The Wolf and the Dove) Wolf's Calling - M.H. Soars 2/6/25
7. National Grapefruit Month: Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a character who is into health and fitness.
When the Bough Breaks - Jonathan Kellerman 2/16/25 (Sun)8.American Heart Month: Read a book with a medical professional in the story or a book with the color red on the cover. Saturday - Ian McEwan 2/4/25
9. National Library Lover’s Month: Read a book you borrowed or a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’. Without Fail - Lee Child 2/12/25
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. When We Had Wings - Ariel Lawhon 2/8/25
February Monthly Challenge completed 10/10
1. Purple on cover: A Waltz for the Wallflower Rue Allyn 4☆ 2/2/25
2. Brown cover: The Lyon and the Lass Callie Hutton 4☆ 20/2/25
3. Small Town: Extra Deep Kate Hunt 3☆ 4/2/25
4. Treat Read: Don't Tease Me Renee Rose 2☆ 27/2/25
5. Lover: Lyon's Lover Maggie Sims 4☆ 21/2/25
6. Animal in story: Rancher Wolf's Sassy Mate Serena Meadows 2☆ 5/2/25
7. Something round on cover: A Lyon in Waiting Abigail Bridges 4☆ 7/2/25
8. Red on cover: Lady Vengeance Catherine Bone 5☆ 18/2/25
9. Author: first name L: The Wallflower Wager Lana Williams 4☆ 9/2/25
10. Reader's Choice: Magnus Carole Mortimer 5☆ 26/2/25
February 2025 Monthly Challenge10/10 DONE
1. Happy February Birthday! - published in February Feb 29, 2024 A Villa with a View Julie Caplin 2/27
2. Black History Month: BIPOC character The Long Fall Walter Mosley 2/3
3. FAC - Kristen Ashley set in a small town Wagtail, Virginia The Dog Across the Lake Krista Davis 2/15
4. National Carrot Cake Day- treat to read Dolphin Danger Jasmine Webb 2/15
5. Valentine’s Day -embrace kiss on cover Jen Christie 2/4
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20: animal on cover Joanna Campbell Slan 2/11
7. National Grapefruit Month - something round on cover Percy Greg 2/19
8.American Heart Month: red on cover Rachel Trezise 2/23
9. National Library Lover’s Month: author 1st or last name starts with ‘L’. Night's Master Tanith Lee 2/21
10. Reader's Choice: Finding Refuge in Bellbird Bay Maggie Christensen 2/20
2025 February Monthly Challenge1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
2. February - Black History Month: Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland and the United Kingdom. It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, while in Ireland and the United Kingdom it is observed in October.
**Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship. You may also read a book with a mostly black or brown cover
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley: Read one book written by Kristen Ashley, or any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Kristen Ashley:
★ She writes Romance and Humor
★ She was born and raised in a small town, on a very small farm, Indiana
★ She was first published in 2008.
★ She loves music and clothes
So you may also read any book set in Indiana or published in 2008. You can also read any book set in a small town or on a farm. Or you can read any book shelved as Humorous Romance.
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3: Read a book with the color orange on the cover or a book you consider a treat to read.
5. Valentine’s Day - February 14: Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment (i.e. love, sweet, dear, honey, lover) or a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20: Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with an animal word in the title (i.e. Wicked Fox, The Wolf and the Dove)
7. National Grapefruit Month - Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a character who is into health and fitness.
8.American Heart Month: Read a book with a medical professional in the story or a book with the color red on the cover.
9. National Library Lover’s Month: Read a book you borrowed or a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
🩷💋😍 2025 February Monthly Challenge😍💋🩷9/10 Completed
1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or a book with a purple cover.
2025 February Monthly Challenge07 /10 Completed
1. Published in February: North King's Unexpected Inevitability by: A.E. Valdez
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10. Reader's Choice: Seven Minutes in Heaven: A Hood Love Story by: Elle Kayson
I'm in please! Not sure how much I'm going to get read this month, but I'm nothing if not ambitious! Read; 0/5
1. Happy February Birthday! - Witches Get Stitches (purple cover)
2. February - Black History Month: Heartless Hunter (mostly black/brown cover)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley: Not Exactly a Small-Town Romance (small town)
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3: Betting on the Boy Next Door (treat!)
5. Valentine’s Day - February 14: Almost Like Being in Love (endearment)
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20: All They Need to Know (animal in story)
7. National Grapefruit Month - Role Playing (round ball on cover)
8.American Heart Month: Dark Tides (both)
9. National Library Lover’s Month: Assistant to the Villain (borrowed)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice: Prejudice Meets Pride
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2025 February Monthly Challenge1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
2. February - Black History Month: Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland and the United Kingdom. It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, while in Ireland and the United Kingdom it is observed in October.
**Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship. You may also read a book with a mostly black or brown cover
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley: Read one book written by Kristen Ashley, or any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Kristen Ashley:
★ She writes Romance and Humor
★ She was born and raised in a small town, on a very small farm, Indiana
★ She was first published in 2008.
★ She loves music and clothes
So you may also read any book set in Indiana or published in 2008. You can also read any book set in a small town or on a farm. Or you can read any book shelved as Humorous Romance.
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3: Read a book with the color orange on the cover or a book you consider a treat to read.
5. Valentine’s Day - February 14: Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment (i.e. love, sweet, dear, honey, lover) or a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20: Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with an animal word in the title (i.e. Wicked Fox, The Wolf and the Dove)
7. National Grapefruit Month - Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a character who is into health and fitness.
8.American Heart Month: Read a book with a medical professional in the story or a book with the color red on the cover.
9. National Library Lover’s Month: Read a book you borrowed or a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
February Monthly Challenge10/10
1. Happy February Birthday! -
💘Read a book published in February, or a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
Hero's Heart - Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - Feb 2025) - Feb 3
2. February - Black History Month: Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland and the United Kingdom. It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, while in Ireland and the United Kingdom it is observed in October.
💘Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship. You may also read a book with a mostly black or brown cover
The Duchess Charade - Emily E.K. Murdoch (HH #1847 - Mar 2025) (biracial) - Feb 24
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley:
💘Read one book written by Kristen Ashley, or any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Kristen Ashley:
★ She writes Romance and Humor
★ She was born and raised in a small town, on a very small farm, Indiana
★ She was first published in 2008.
★ She loves music and clothes
💘So you may also read any book set in Indiana or published in 2008. You can also read any book set in a small town or on a farm. Or you can read any book shelved as Humorous Romance.
His Best Friend's Girl - Christine Rimmer (HSE #3081 - Mar 2025) (small town) - Feb 17
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3:
💘Read a book with the color orange on the cover or a book you consider a treat to read.
One Day in Apple Grove - C.H. Admirand (SourcebooksCasablanca - June 2013) (orange flowers) - Feb 7
5. Valentine’s Day - February 14:
💘Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment (i.e. love, sweet, dear, honey, lover) or a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover
Home Sweet Christmas - Susan Mallery (HQN - Oct 2022) - Feb 6
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20:
💘Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with an animal word in the title (i.e. Wicked Fox, The Wolf and the Dove)
21 Days with the Lyon - Shana Galen (Dragonblade - Feb 2025) - Feb 8
7. National Grapefruit Month -
💘Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a character who is into health and fitness.
Cold Case Squad - Marie Ferrarella (HRS #2264 - Feb 2024) (round) - Feb 14
8.American Heart Month:
💘Read a book with a medical professional in the story or a book with the color red on the cover.
Home Alone with the Children's Doctor - Traci Douglass (HMED #1357 - Dec 2023) (doctor) - Feb 10
9. National Library Lover’s Month:
💘Read a book you borrowed or a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’.
A Gilded Age Christmas - Amanda McCabe, Lauri Robinson (HH #1757 - Nov 2023) (library) - Feb 2
10. Reader's Choice:
💘Read any book of your choice.
Renegade Wife - B.J. Daniels (HI #2235 - Sept 2024) - Feb 11
February Monthly Challenge
February 2025
My Monthly Challenge (msg 25)
Books Read ❱❱ 10
☑️1. Happy February Birthday!
🔺Read a book published in February
🔺A SEAL's Salvation ❱❱ 02.16 ★★★★
☑️2. February - Black History Month
🔺Read a book with a mostly black or brown cover
🔺Once Upon a Cowboy ❱❱ 02.02 ★★★
☑️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley
🔺Read one book written by Kristen Ashley
🔺Creed ❱❱ 02.25 ★★★★
☑️4. National Carrot Cake Day
🔺Read a book with the color orange on the cover
🔺The Grisly Grizzlies: Kneecap ❱❱ 02.15 ★★★
☑️5. Valentine’s Day - February 14
🔺Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment
🔺Nobody's Darling ❱❱ 02.15 ★★★★
☑️6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20
🔺Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover
🔺Bones and Arrows ❱❱ 02.12 ★★★
☑️7. National Grapefruit Month
🔺Read a book with something round on the cover
🔺The Takeover ❱❱ 02.09 ★★★★
☑️8.American Heart Month
🔺Read a book with the color red on the cover
🔺Dirty Rowdy Thing ❱❱ 02.09 ★★★★
☑️9. National Library Lover’s Month
🔺Read a book written by an author first or last initial ‘L’
🔺If I Were You ❱❱ 02.24 ★★★★
☑️10. Reader's Choice
🔺Read any book of your choice
🔺Undercover Love ❱❱ 02.20 ★★★★
2025 February Monthly ChallengeDuration: Feb 1 - 28. 2025
10/10
1. Read a book published in February.
Isola by Allegra Goodman 03/06/2025
2. Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character
Junie by Erin Crosby Eckstine 02/27/2025
3. Read one book written by Kristen Ashley
Ride Steady by Kristen Ashley 02/01/2025
4. Read a book with the color orange on the cover.
A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang 03/02/2025
5. Read a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover
Blankets by Craig Thompson 02/25/2025
6. Read a book with an animal word in the title (i.e. Wicked Fox, The Wolf and the Dove)
The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight 02/08/2025
7. Read a book with something round on the cover.
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper 02/20/2025
8. Read a book with the color red on the cover.
The Ensemble by Aja Gabel 02/04/2025
9. Read a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’.
We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom 02/06/2025
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story by Jacob Tobia 02/23/2025
2025 February Monthly Challenge for 8/101. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.This One Summer Finished
2. February - Black History Month: Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland and the United Kingdom. It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, while in Ireland and the United Kingdom it is observed in October.
**Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship. You may also read a book with a mostly black or brown cover Someday, Maybe Finished 2/6
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley: Read one book written by Kristen Ashley, or any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Kristen Ashley:
★ She writes Romance and Humor
★ She was born and raised in a small town, on a very small farm, Indiana
★ She was first published in 2008.
★ She loves music and clothes
So you may also read any book set in Indiana or published in 2008. You can also read any book set in a small town or on a farm. Or you can read any book shelved as Humorous Romance.
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3: Read a book with the color orange on the cover or a book you consider a treat to read.Witchcraft for Wayward Girls Finished 2/25
5. Valentine’s Day - February 14: Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment (i.e. love, sweet, dear, honey, lover) or a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover Yours Truly finished 2/28
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20: Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with an animal word in the title (i.e. Wicked Fox, The Wolf and the Dove) The Locked Door Finished 2/12
7. National Grapefruit Month - Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a character who is into health and fitness.
8.American Heart Month: Read a book with a medical professional in the story or a book with the color red on the cover. Ace of Spades Finished 2/4
9. National Library Lover’s Month: Read a book you borrowed or a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’. A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy Finished
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.When It Rains Finished 2/15
2025 February Monthly Challenge1 February to 28 February, 2025
Read: 1
1. Happy February Birthday! - Not Your Ex's Hexes by April Asher
2. February - Black History Month: Beauty and the Blitz by Sosie Frost
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley: Stubborn as a Mule by Juliette Poe
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3: Jock Blocked by Pipa Grant
5. Valentine’s Day - February 14: The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20: Jaxson by Alisa Woods
7. National Grapefruit Month - Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
8.American Heart Month: Justice Ascending by Rebecca Zanetti
9. National Library Lover’s Month: Good Girl by Piper Lawson (22/2/2025)
10. Reader's Choice: Darkness Awakened by Katie Reus
**Completed Late 4/20/25***2025 February Monthly Challenge
Books read: 10/10
✅1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst-King's Cage (published 2/7/17)-2/3/25
✅2. February - Black History Month: Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland and the United Kingdom. It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, while in Ireland and the United Kingdom it is observed in October.
**Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship. You may also read a book with a mostly black or brown cover-Smokin' Seventeen-2/1/25
✅3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley: Read one book written by Kristen Ashley, or any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Kristen Ashley:
★ She writes Romance and Humor
★ She was born and raised in a small town, on a very small farm, Indiana
★ She was first published in 2008.
★ She loves music and clothes
So you may also read any book set in Indiana or published in 2008. You can also read any book set in a small town or on a farm. Or you can read any book shelved as Humorous Romance-Cold Snap (Small town)-3/7/25
✅4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3: Read a book with the color orange on the cover or a book you consider a treat to read-How to Sell a Haunted House-3/18/25
✅5. Valentine’s Day - February 14: Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment (i.e. love, sweet, dear, honey, lover) or a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover-Body of Evidence (embrace)-2/23/25
✅6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20: Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with an animal word in the title (i.e. Wicked Fox, The Wolf and the Dove)-Night Owl-3/11/25
✅7. National Grapefruit Month - Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a character who is into health and fitness-Bride-4/20/25
✅8.American Heart Month: Read a book with a medical professional in the story or a book with the color red on the cover-From Dead to Worse-2/9/25
✅9. National Library Lover’s Month: Read a book you borrowed or a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’.-Lucy Score-The Last Second Chance-2/5/25
✅10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice-Two Can Keep a Secret-2/8/25
February Monthly ChallengeREAD: 9/9
✔️1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
Deadly Animals - Marie Tierney (pub Feb 15, 2024) 2/14
✔️2. February - Black History Month:
**Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship. You may also read a book with a mostly black or brown cover
Chaos & Flame - Tessa Gratton & Justina Ireland (heroine) 2/20
✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley: Read one book written by Kristen Ashley, or any author with her first or last name.
So you may also read any book set in Indiana or published in 2008. You can also read any book set in a small town or on a farm. Or you can read any book shelved as Humorous Romance.
Kilt Trip - Alexandra Kiley 2/14
✔️4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3: Read a book with the color orange on the cover or a book you consider a treat to read.
Catch Me If You Candy - Ellie Alexander 2/15
✔️6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20: Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with an animal word in the title
Come Shell or High Water - Molly MacRae (cat) 2/26
✔️7. National Grapefruit Month - Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a character who is into health and fitness.
A Catalogue of Catastrophe - Jodi Taylor (gold seal in center) 2/10
✔️8.American Heart Month: Read a book with a medical professional in the story or a book with the color red on the cover.
Guardian of Talons and Snares - Anastasis Blythe (red dress) 2/6
✔️9. National Library Lover’s Month: Read a book you borrowed or a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’.
Untouchable - Jayne Ann Krentz (from library) 2/6
✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Autopsy of a Fairytale - Nicole Scarano 2/1
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
2025 February Monthly ChallengeRead: 1/10
1. Happy February Birthday! -
🩷Read a book published in February.~ Their Perfect Sunset by Cadence Williams
🩷Read a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
2. February - Black History Month:
🩷Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship. ~ Redemption by Kenya Wright
🩷You may also read a book with a mostly black or brown cover
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley:
🩷Read one book written by Kristen Ashley.~ The Will by Kristen Ashley
🩷Read a book by any author with her first or last name.
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3:
🩷Read a book with the color orange on the cover ~When in Rome by Sarah Adams
🩷Read a book you consider a treat to read.
5. Valentine’s Day - February 14:
🩷Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment (i.e. love, sweet, dear, honey, lover) ~ Enduring Love by Toni Shiloh
🩷Read a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20:
🩷Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover. ~ Seeking Snow Falls by Jenn D. Young
🩷Read a book with an animal word in the title (i.e. Wicked Fox, The Wolf and the Dove).
7. National Grapefruit Month -
🩷Read a book with something round on the cover ~ Ain't She a Peach by Molly Harper
🩷Read a book with a character who is into health and fitness.
8. American Heart Month:
🩷Read a book with a medical professional in the story. ~ Grumpy Doctor Crush by Aurora Monroe
🩷Read a book with the color red on the cover.
9. National Library Lover’s Month:
🩷Read a book you borrowed.~ Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert
🩷 Read a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’.
✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.~ Obsessed by Jolie Vines▪️2/11/2025▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heather wrote: "I'm in!10/10
✔ Happy February Birthday! - Read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
Peace, Blood, and Understanding, Molly Harper - 5 ..."
COMPLETE! Thanks for a fun challenge, Fran.
1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
2. February - Black History Month
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley: Read one book written by Kristen Ashley, or any author with her first or last name.
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3: Read a book with the color orange on the cover or a book you consider a treat to read.
5. Valentine’s Day - February 14: Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment (i.e. love, sweet, dear, honey, lover) or a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20: Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with an animal word in the title (i.e. Wicked Fox, The Wolf and the Dove)
7. National Grapefruit Month - Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a character who is into health and fitness.
8.American Heart Month: Read a book with a medical professional in the story or a book with the color red on the cover.
9. National Library Lover’s Month: Read a book you borrowed or a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Count me in for all 10 (if possible)!Febuary 2025 Monthly
Timeframe: 2/1/25 to 2/28/25
10/10
1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February - Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb - 2/8/25 ♥♥♥♥♥
Pub 2/1/05
2. February - Black History Month - Biracial relationship – Alpha Night by Nalini Singh - 2/18/25 ♥♥♥♥♥
Selenka is a changeling and Ethan is psy.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley: Read one book written by Kristen Ashley - Rock Chick Rescue by Kristen Ashley - 2/2/25 ♥♥♥♥♥
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3: Orange on the cover - Carrot Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke - 2/28/25 ♥♥♥♥
5. Valentine’s Day - February 14: With a heart on the cover - The Husband List by Janet Evanovich - 2/21/25 ♥♥♥♥
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20 - Animal word in the title - The Cat Who Knew a Cardinal by Lilian Jackson Braun - 2/12/25 ♥♥♥♥
7. National Grapefruit Month - Something round on the cover – Key Lime Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke - 2/7/25 ♥♥♥♥
Limes
8.American Heart Month: Red on the cover - Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan - 2/4/25 ♥♥♥
9. National Library Lover’s Month - Author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’ - Roped In by Lorelei James - 2/17/25 ♥♥♥♥
10. Reader's Choice: Any book - Billion Dollar Fiancé by Olivia Hayle - 2/6/25 ♥♥♥♥
*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 2/28/25*****
2025 February Monthly Challenge10/10
✅️1. Happy February Birthday!:
Whirlwind - Kayla Grosse (2/10) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✅️2. February - Black History Month:
The Problem With Dating - Brittainy C. Cherry (2/14) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✅️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley:
Knight - Kristen Ashley (2/5) ⭐️⭐️
✅️4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3:
The Emperor - RuNyx (2/3) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✅️5. Valentine’s Day - February 14:
All My Love - Morgan Elizabeth (2/1) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✅️6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20:
Scythe & Sparrow - Brynne Weaver (2/9) ⭐️⭐️⭐️
✅️7. National Grapefruit Month:
First-Time Caller - B.K. Borison (2/16) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✅️8.American Heart Month:
Near Miss - Haley Warren (2/7) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✅️9. National Library Lover’s Month:
The Inheritance - Nora Roberts (2/20) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✅️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice:
Rebel Witch - Kristen Ciccarelli (2/11) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2025 February Monthly Challenge10/10 Completed. Finish
1. Happy February Birthday! -
Read a book published in February
Mother Pucker-Swati M.H. 2/01/25
2. February - Black History Month:
**Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship.
Goal-Alexandria House 2/12/25
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley:
Read one book written by Kristen Ashley, or any author with her first or last name.
Kristen Proby-Easy Melody 2/05/25
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3:
Read a book you consider a treat to read.
Sixth Grave on the Edge-Darynda Jones 2/10/25
5. Valentine’s Day - February 14:
Read a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover
My Phony Valentine-Courtney Walsh 2/16/25
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20:
Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover
Savage Sourdough-Mildred Abbott 2/15/25
7. National Grapefruit Month -
Read a book with something round on the cover
Amaretto Amber-Traci Andrighetti 2/16/25
8.American Heart Month:
Read a book with a medical professional in the story
Killing Booth-Lani Lynn Vale 2/07/25
9. National Library Lover’s Month:
Read a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’.
Adriana Locke-Between Now and Forever 2/02/25
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Summertime-Willow Aster 2/13/25
COMPLETED2025 February Monthly Challenge
Duration: February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025
Completed: 10/10
1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst. My Not So Perfect Life - Sophie Kinsella 2/17/25 (Published on February 7, 2017)
2. February - Black History Month: Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland and the United Kingdom. It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, while in Ireland and the United Kingdom it is observed in October.
**Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship. You may also read a book with a mostly black or brown cover One of Us Knows - Alyssa Cole 2/2/25
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley: Read one book written by Kristen Ashley, or any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Kristen Ashley:
★ She writes Romance and Humor
★ She was born and raised in a small town, on a very small farm, Indiana
★ She was first published in 2008.
★ She loves music and clothes
So you may also read any book set in Indiana or published in 2008. You can also read any book set in a small town or on a farm.Or you can read any book shelved as Humorous Romance. The Good Dream - Donna VanLiere 2/7/25
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3: Read a book with the color orange on the cover or a book you consider a treat to read.
The Space Between Us - Thrity Umrigar 2/14/255. Valentine’s Day - February 14: Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment (i.e. love, sweet, dear, honey, lover) or a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover Love Amid The Ashes - Mesu Andrews 2/5/25
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20: Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with an animal word in the title (i.e. Wicked Fox, The Wolf and the Dove) Wolf's Calling - M.H. Soars 2/6/25
7. National Grapefruit Month: Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a character who is into health and fitness.
When the Bough Breaks - Jonathan Kellerman 2/16/25 (Sun)8.American Heart Month: Read a book with a medical professional in the story or a book with the color red on the cover. Saturday - Ian McEwan 2/4/25
9. National Library Lover’s Month: Read a book you borrowed or a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’. Without Fail - Lee Child 2/12/25
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. When We Had Wings - Ariel Lawhon 2/8/25
DONE!!February Monthly Challenge
10/10
1. Happy February Birthday! -
💘Read a book published in February, or a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
Hero's Heart - Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - Feb 2025) - Feb 3
2. February - Black History Month: Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland and the United Kingdom. It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, while in Ireland and the United Kingdom it is observed in October.
💘Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship. You may also read a book with a mostly black or brown cover
The Duchess Charade - Emily E.K. Murdoch (HH #1847 - Mar 2025) (biracial) - Feb 24
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley:
💘Read one book written by Kristen Ashley, or any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Kristen Ashley:
★ She writes Romance and Humor
★ She was born and raised in a small town, on a very small farm, Indiana
★ She was first published in 2008.
★ She loves music and clothes
💘So you may also read any book set in Indiana or published in 2008. You can also read any book set in a small town or on a farm. Or you can read any book shelved as Humorous Romance.
His Best Friend's Girl - Christine Rimmer (HSE #3081 - Mar 2025) (small town) - Feb 17
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3:
💘Read a book with the color orange on the cover or a book you consider a treat to read.
One Day in Apple Grove - C.H. Admirand (SourcebooksCasablanca - June 2013) (orange flowers) - Feb 7
5. Valentine’s Day - February 14:
💘Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment (i.e. love, sweet, dear, honey, lover) or a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover
Home Sweet Christmas - Susan Mallery (HQN - Oct 2022) - Feb 6
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20:
💘Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with an animal word in the title (i.e. Wicked Fox, The Wolf and the Dove)
21 Days with the Lyon - Shana Galen (Dragonblade - Feb 2025) - Feb 8
7. National Grapefruit Month -
💘Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a character who is into health and fitness.
Cold Case Squad - Marie Ferrarella (HRS #2264 - Feb 2024) (round) - Feb 14
8.American Heart Month:
💘Read a book with a medical professional in the story or a book with the color red on the cover.
Home Alone with the Children's Doctor - Traci Douglass (HMED #1357 - Dec 2023) (doctor) - Feb 10
9. National Library Lover’s Month:
💘Read a book you borrowed or a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’.
A Gilded Age Christmas - Amanda McCabe, Lauri Robinson (HH #1757 - Nov 2023) (library) - Feb 2
10. Reader's Choice:
💘Read any book of your choice.
Renegade Wife - B.J. Daniels (HI #2235 - Sept 2024) - Feb 11
11 of 10 Completed1. Happy February Birthday! Crazy Imperfect Hearts: A Small Town, Billionaire Romance (The Brothers of Calloway Creek: The Montana Brothers #3) by Samantha Christy 2/4/2025
Read a book published in February, or a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
2. February - Black History Month: Take (Fury Brothers Book 4) by Anna Hackett 2/21/2025
**Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship. You may also read a book with mostly black or brown cover
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley: Smoke and Steel (Wild West MC Series #2) 2/2/2025 AND Smooth Sailing (Wild West MC #3) 2/8/2025
Read one book written by Kristen Ashley, or any author with her first or last name.
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3: Guarding Autumn (Crimson Point Security Series Book 3) by Kaylea Cross 2/2/2025
Read a book with the color orange on the cover or a book you consider a treat to read.
5. Valentine’s Day - February 14: Ice, Love, & Other Penalties by Claudia Burgoa 2/4/2025
Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment (i.e. love, sweet, dear, honey, lover) or a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20: It Started with a Dog (Lucky Dog, #2) by Julia London 2/6/2025
Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with an animal word in the title (i.e. Wicked Fox, The Wolf and the Dove)
7. National Grapefruit Month: The Fault in Forever by Claudia Burgoa 2/14/2025
Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a character who is into health and fitness.
8. American Heart Month: Until I fall by Claudia Burgoa 2/3/2025
Read a book with a medical professional in the story or a book with the color red on the cover.
9. National Library Lover’s Month: Something Like Hate by Claudia Burgoa 2/2/2025
Read a book you borrowed or a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’.
10. Reader's Choice: Bad Seed (Jubilee, Kentucky #5) by Sharon Sala 2/10/2025
Read any book of your choice.
Finished on message 15. Thank you, just about made it!
💌🍷FEB BOOKS 🍫📕 9/10 - [x] Feb pub date/purple cover: Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis 2/11
- [x] Black History Month (BIPOC): Out of Air by Rachel Reiss 2/19 👻
- [x] FAC/small town: Wild Love by Elsie Silver 2/21
- [x] Carrot Cake Day: Wild Eyes by Elsie Silver 🥕 2/9
- [x] Valentines Day: My Phony Valentine by Courtney Walsh 2/12
- [ ] Pet Day: Variation by Rebecca Yarros DNF for now 🤷🏻♀️
- [x] Grapefruit Day: Blob: a Love Story by Maggie Su 2/9
- [x] American ♥️ Month: I hope this finds you well by Kate Baer 2/21
- [x] Library Lovers Month: Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld 2/7
- [x] Reader’s Choice: The Anti-Boyfriend by Penelope Ward 2/16
With a shorter month comes a shorter reading list! March will hopefully be my "catch-up" month. Thanks for a fun challenge! ♥️ 2025 February Monthly Challenge ♥️
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1. February - Black History Month: Jewel Me Twice Charish Reid ✔️ 2/28
2. American Heart Month: State of Terror Hillary Rodham Clinton, Louise Penny ✔️ 2/22
3. National Library Lover’s Month: Cold Spite Toni Anderson ✔️ 2/8
February 2025 Monthly Challenge10/10 DONE
1. Happy February Birthday! - published in February Feb 29, 2024 A Villa with a View Julie Caplin 2/27
2. Black History Month: BIPOC character The Long Fall Walter Mosley 2/3
3. FAC - Kristen Ashley set in a small town Wagtail, Virginia The Dog Across the Lake Krista Davis 2/15
4. National Carrot Cake Day- treat to read Dolphin Danger Jasmine Webb 2/15
5. Valentine’s Day -embrace kiss on cover Jen Christie 2/4
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20: animal on cover Joanna Campbell Slan 2/11
7. National Grapefruit Month - something round on cover Percy Greg 2/19
8.American Heart Month: red on cover Rachel Trezise 2/23
9. National Library Lover’s Month: author 1st or last name starts with ‘L’. Night's Master Tanith Lee 2/21
10. Reader's Choice: Finding Refuge in Bellbird Bay Maggie Christensen 2/20
🩷💋😍 2025 February Monthly Challenge😍💋🩷Done!!!
10/10 Completed
01. Happy February Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in February, or a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
02. Black History Month: 🧑🏾💼Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship. You may also read a book with a mostly black or brown cover.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Kristen Ashley: 👩🏻💻Read one book written by Kristen Ashley, or any author with her first or last name.
So you may also read any book set in Indiana or published in 2008. You can also read any book set in a small town or on a farm. Or you can read any book shelved as Humorous Romance.
04. National Carrot Cake Day (February 3): 🍰Read a book with the color orange on the cover or a book you consider a treat to read.
05. Valentine’s Day (February 14): ❤️Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment (i.e. love, sweet, dear, honey, lover) or a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover.
06. Love Your Pet Day (February 20): 🐶Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with an animal word in the title (i.e. Wicked Fox, The Wolf and the Dove).
07. National Grapefruit Month: 🍊Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a character who is into health and fitness.
08. American Heart Month: 🫀Read a book with a medical professional in the story or a book with the color red on the cover.
09. National Library Lover’s Month: 📚Read a book you borrowed or a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’.
10. Reader’s Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
2025 February Monthly Challenge Completed 8/101. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.This One Summer Finished
2. February - Black History Month: Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland and the United Kingdom. It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, while in Ireland and the United Kingdom it is observed in October.
**Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship. You may also read a book with a mostly black or brown cover Someday, Maybe Finished 2/6
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3: Read a book with the color orange on the cover or a book you consider a treat to read.Witchcraft for Wayward Girls Finished 2/25
5. Valentine’s Day - February 14: Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment (i.e. love, sweet, dear, honey, lover) or a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover Yours Truly finished 2/28
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20: Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with an animal word in the title (i.e. Wicked Fox, The Wolf and the Dove) The Locked Door Finished 2/12
8.American Heart Month: Read a book with a medical professional in the story or a book with the color red on the cover. Ace of Spades Finished 2/4
9. National Library Lover’s Month: Read a book you borrowed or a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’. A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy Finished
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.When It Rains Finished 2/15
Done at the last minute!Febuary 2025 Monthly
Timeframe: 2/1/25 to 2/28/25
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1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February - Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb - 2/8/25 ♥♥♥♥♥
Pub 2/1/05
2. February - Black History Month - Biracial relationship – Alpha Night by Nalini Singh - 2/18/25 ♥♥♥♥♥
Selenka is a changeling and Ethan is psy.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley: Read one book written by Kristen Ashley - Rock Chick Rescue by Kristen Ashley - 2/2/25 ♥♥♥♥♥
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3: Orange on the cover - Carrot Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke - 2/28/25 ♥♥♥♥
5. Valentine’s Day - February 14: With a heart on the cover - The Husband List by Janet Evanovich - 2/21/25 ♥♥♥♥
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20 - Animal word in the title - The Cat Who Knew a Cardinal by Lilian Jackson Braun - 2/12/25 ♥♥♥♥
7. National Grapefruit Month - Something round on the cover – Key Lime Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke - 2/7/25 ♥♥♥♥
Limes
8.American Heart Month: Red on the cover - Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan - 2/4/25 ♥♥♥
9. National Library Lover’s Month - Author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’ - Roped In by Lorelei James - 2/17/25 ♥♥♥♥
10. Reader's Choice: Any book - Billion Dollar Fiancé by Olivia Hayle - 2/6/25 ♥♥♥♥
*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 2/28/25*****
February Monthly ChallengeREAD: 9/9
✔️1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
Deadly Animals - Marie Tierney (pub Feb 15, 2024) 2/14
✔️2. February - Black History Month:
**Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship. You may also read a book with a mostly black or brown cover
Chaos & Flame - Tessa Gratton & Justina Ireland (heroine) 2/20
✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley: Read one book written by Kristen Ashley, or any author with her first or last name.
So you may also read any book set in Indiana or published in 2008. You can also read any book set in a small town or on a farm. Or you can read any book shelved as Humorous Romance.
Kilt Trip - Alexandra Kiley 2/14
✔️4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3: Read a book with the color orange on the cover or a book you consider a treat to read.
Catch Me If You Candy - Ellie Alexander 2/15
✔️6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20: Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with an animal word in the title
Come Shell or High Water - Molly MacRae (cat) 2/26
✔️7. National Grapefruit Month - Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a character who is into health and fitness.
A Catalogue of Catastrophe - Jodi Taylor (gold seal in center) 2/10
✔️8.American Heart Month: Read a book with a medical professional in the story or a book with the color red on the cover.
Guardian of Talons and Snares - Anastasis Blythe (red dress) 2/6
✔️9. National Library Lover’s Month: Read a book you borrowed or a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’.
Untouchable - Jayne Ann Krentz (from library) 2/6
✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Autopsy of a Fairytale - Nicole Scarano 2/1
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Final Update 3/21. Happy February Birthday!:
2. February - Black History Month:
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley:
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3:
5. Valentine’s Day - February 14:
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20:
9. National Library Lover’s Month:
10. Reader's Choice:
Completed 8/8
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1. Happy February Birthday! - Read a book published in February, or a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
2. February - Black History Month: Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland and the United Kingdom. It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, while in Ireland and the United Kingdom it is observed in October.
**Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship. You may also read a book with a mostly black or brown cover
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley: Read one book written by Kristen Ashley, or any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Kristen Ashley:
★ She writes Romance and Humor
★ She was born and raised in a small town, on a very small farm, Indiana
★ She was first published in 2008.
★ She loves music and clothes
So you may also read any book set in Indiana or published in 2008. You can also read any book set in a small town or on a farm. Or you can read any book shelved as Humorous Romance.
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3: Read a book with the color orange on the cover or a book you consider a treat to read.
5. Valentine’s Day - February 14: Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment (i.e. love, sweet, dear, honey, lover) or a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20: Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with an animal word in the title (i.e. Wicked Fox, The Wolf and the Dove)
7. National Grapefruit Month - Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a character who is into health and fitness.
8.American Heart Month: Read a book with a medical professional in the story or a book with the color red on the cover.
9. National Library Lover’s Month: Read a book you borrowed or a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’.
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!!