Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

March Monthly Challenge
March 1-31

1. 'M' is for March:
☘ Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.

2.OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES: He was the son of Zeus and Hera, both of whom hated him (according to Homer). Eros (more commonly known as Cupid) was the child of Ares and Aphrodite. Ares was most notably referred to as the God of War; he represented the unpleasant aspects of battle.
☘ Read a book featuring a ‘son’ who interacts with a family member in the storyline OR a war participant/hero character OR the letters S-O-N included in the title…any order is fine.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard:
☘ Read one book written by Cindy Gerard or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Cindy's backlist

Fun Facts about Cindy-
* Cindy is a trainer for the Iowa Department of Human Services
* She’s married to a cowboy named Tom
* She collects pink depression glass
* She writes Romantic Suspense
* Bestseller lists include numerous RT nominations and awards for Take No Prisoners and Taming the Outlaw, the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, National Reader's Choice Award and two RITA nominations.
☘ OR you may also read a book set in Iowa, a book with a ‘pink’ cover or book labeled Romantic-Suspense

4. Oscars Night-March 4: Oscar is getting old…this year celebrates 90 years.
☘ Read a book that’s been made or scheduled to be a movie (made for tv is fine too) OR read a book with a '9' or '0' in the page count.

5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12: Recognizes and celebrates the creation of the first Girl Scout group. In 1912 Juliette Gordon Low started the first group in Savannah Georgia with 18 girls.
☘ Read a book set in ‘the South’ OR a book with a ‘low’ page count—less than 150 pgs

6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16: Celebrates an important concept in American rights. 3/16 is the birthdate of James Madison who is know as the “Father of the Constitution” and one of the authors of the “Bill of Rights”
☘ Read a book with an author or MC with the initial 'J' or 'M' OR read a book that involves a father, writer or ‘freedom’ in any form.

7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17: In honor or the Patron Saint of Ireland who brought Christianity to the Emerald Isles--a day of celebrating Irish History, traditions and customs. The first parade to honor this day was in NewYork City in 1762. (http://www.history.com/this-day-in-hi...)
☘ Read a book that takes place in Ireland, has an Irish character or a book with a cover that has green on it.

8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20: If you live on the Equator this is the day when there is exactly 12 hours of daylight/nighttime. Welcome Spring!
☘ Read a book that shows blooming flowers or a bright sun on the cover OR with the word ‘spring’ in the title, or a book (according to your definition) puts ‘some spring in to your step’!

9. Near Miss Day-March 23: On this day in 1989, an asteroid the size of a mountain, came within 500,000 miles of Earth…in interstellar terms…this is a ‘near miss.’ In honor of this day
☘ Read a book with PNR/Horror/Thriller Genre or a book with more than 5,000 ratings.

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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I Love a Man in Uniform
Best Military Romance

The Movie Made You Want To Read The Book
Both Book and Movie are Good
Books that are also TV Shows

Southern Chick Lit
Books with a Gay MC set in South

Green Covers
Romance Set in Ireland

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☘ Teresa
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March Monthly Challenge
March 1-31
Read: 10/10

☘ 1. 'M' is for March: Max, Sawyer Bennett ★★★★ 3/1
☘ 2. OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES, Hero: A Real Cowboy Loves Forever, Stephanie Rowe ★★ 3/5
☘ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)-suspense: A Man for Amanda, Nora Roberts ★★★ 3/15
☘ 4. Oscars Night (291 pgs): The Bride and the Beast, Teresa Medeiros ★★★★ 3/7
☘ 5. National Girl Scout Day-42 pgs: Just Like Grey 1: What He Wants, J.S. Cooke ★★ 3/1
☘ 6. Freedom of Information Day-Initial M: Have Your Cake and Kill Him Too, Nancy Martin ★★★★ 3/17
☘ 7. Saint Patrick’s Day: Time Will Tell, Sandy Loyd ★★★ 3/13
☘ 8. Spring Vernal Equinox: Matched ★★★★ 3/3
☘ 9. Near Miss Day-460,101 Ratings: Big Little Lies, Liane Moriarty ★★★★ 3/19
☘ 10. Reader's Choice: Opposites Attract, Nora Roberts ★★★★ 3/13

2018 March Monthly Challenge


0/10 Completed

01. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Whisper's Edge by LuAnn McLane
OR
Just A Taste by Deirdre Martin
02. OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES ~ ARES: Read a book featuring a ‘son’ who interacts with a family member in the storyline OR a war participant/hero character OR the letters S-O-N included in the title…any order is fine.
Starlight on Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Cindy Gerard: Read one book written by Cindy Gerard or any author with her first or last name.
OR you may also read a book set in Iowa, a book with a ‘pink’ cover or book labeled Romantic-Suspense.
The Care and Taming of a Rogue by Suzanne Enoch
04. Oscars Night (March 4): Read a book that’s been made or scheduled to be a movie (made for tv is fine too) OR read a book with a '9' or '0' in the page count.
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
OR
Welcome To Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop Of Dreams by Jenny Colgan
OR
How to Tame a Modern Rogue by Diana Holquist
05. National Girl Scout Day (March 12): Read a book set in ‘the South’ OR a book with a ‘low’ page count—less than 150 pgs.
Scrimmage Gone South by Alicia Hunter Pace
OR
Sweet Southern Bad Boy by Michele Summers
OR
How to Catch a Wild Viscount by Tessa Dare
06. Freedom of Information Day (March 16): Read a book with an author or MC with the initial 'J' or 'M' OR read a book that involves a father, writer or ‘freedom’ in any form.
The Perfect Recipe for Love and Friendship by Shirley Jump
07. Saint Patrick’s Day (March 17): Read a book that takes place in Ireland, has an Irish character or a book with a cover that has green on it.
My Wild Irish Rose by Rachel Wilson
08. Spring Vernal Equinox (March 20): Read a book that shows blooming flowers or a bright sun on the cover OR with the word ‘spring’ in the title, or a book (according to your definition) puts ‘some spring in to your step’!
Half Moon Hill by Toni Blake
OR
Lilac Lane by Sherryl Woods
OR
It's a Wonderful Wife by Janet Chapman
09. Near Miss Day (March 23): Read a book with PNR/Horror/Thriller Genre or a book with more than 5,000 ratings.
One True Mate 1: Shifter's Sacrifice by Lisa Ladew
OR
Illusion Town by Jayne Castle
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.


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March Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔1. 'M' is for March:
☘ Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore - Matthew J. Sullivan 3/31

✔2.OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES:
☘ Read a book featuring a ‘son’ who interacts with a family member in the storyline OR a war participant/hero character OR the letters S-O-N included in the title…any order is fine.
Demon Mistress - Yasmine Galenorn 3/16

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard:
☘ Read one book written by Cindy Gerard or any author with her first or last name. OR you may also read a book set in Iowa, a book with a ‘pink’ cover or book labeled Romantic-Suspense
Relocating MIA - Rebecca Lerwill 3/4

✔4. Oscars Night-March 4:
☘ Read a book that’s been made or scheduled to be a movie (made for tv is fine too) OR read a book with a 9 or 0 in the page count.
Bay of Sighs - Nora Roberts (490 pages) 3/8

✔5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12:
☘ Read a book set in ‘the South’ OR a book with a ‘low’ page count—less than 150 pgs
The Brush of Black Wings - Grace Draven (135 pages) 3/11

✔6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16:
☘ Read a book with an author or MC with the initial J or M OR read a book that involves a father, writer or ‘freedom’ in any form.
Simply Irresistible - Rachel Gibson (mc has a 7 year old daughter) 3/22

✔7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17:
☘ Read a book that takes place in Ireland, has an Irish character or a book with a cover that has green on it.
Island of Glass - Nora Roberts 3/23

✔8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20:
☘ Read a book that shows blooming flowers or a bright sun on the cover OR with the word ‘spring’ in the title, or a book (according to your definition) puts ‘some spring in to your step’!
Etched in Bone - Anne Bishop 3/31

✔9. Near Miss Day-March 23:
☘ Read a book with PNR/Horror/Thriller Genre or a book with more than 5,000 ratings.
The Butterfly Garden - Dot Hutchison 3/22

✔10. Reader's Choice:
☘ Read any book of your choice.
Oasis - Randie Lipkin 3/2



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Me! In for the usual 10. =)

2018 March Monthly Challenge

DONE!
10/10 Complete

✔1. 'M' is for March: Truly, Madly, Whiskey by Melissa Foster ★★★★ March 4
✔2. Olympian Gods & Goddesses - Ares: It Takes a Scandal by Caroline Linden ★★ March 24
✔3. Featured Author Challenge: Killing Time by Cindy Gerard ★★★ March 26
✔4. March 4th - Oscars Night: The Upside to Being Single by Emma Hart ★★★ March 28
✔5. March 12th - National Girl Scout Day: Southern Pleasure by Kaylee Ryan ★★★ March 2
✔6. March 16th - Freedom of Information Day: To Hate Adam Connor by Ella Maise ★★★★ March 27
✔7. March 17th - Saint Patrick’s Day: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean ★★★★ March 22
✔8. March 20th - Spring Vernal Equinox: On the Plus Side by Alison Bliss ★★★ March 22
✔9. March 23rd - Near Miss Day: A Merciful Death by Kendra Elliot ★★★★ March 30
✔10. Reader's Choice: Hold Me, Cowboy by Maisey Yates ★★★★ March 24

10/10 READ

✔️☘ 1. 'M' is for March: More Than Lies by N.E. Henderson (book that starts with M) ★★★ 03/18

✔️☘ 2.OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES: Making Faces by Amy Harmon (war participant) ★★★ ★ ★ 03/25

✔️☘ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard: Groupie by C.M. Stunich (pink cover) ★★★ 03/08

✔️☘ 4. Oscars Night-March 4: Reasons I Fell for the Funny Fat Friend by Cassie Mae (9 in the page count: 190 pages) ★★★★ 03/13

✔️☘ 5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12: Most Irresistible Guy by Lauren Blakely (low page count) ★★★★ 03/14

✔️☘ 6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne (MC name Joshua) ★★★★ 03/31

✔️☘ 7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17: Waterfall Effect by K.K. Allen (green on the cover) ★★★★ 03/20

✔️☘ 8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20: Suddenly Forbidden by Ella Fields (flowers on the cover and word "spring" on the series title) ★★★★★ 03/14

✔️☘ 9. Near Miss Day-March 23: One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid (more than 5,000 ratings) ★★★★ 03/05

✔️☘ 10. Reader's Choice: From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata ★★★★★ 03/03

Read 10/10

1. 'M' is for March. Read a book that starts with 'M': The Mating of Michael 8/3

2. OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES. Read a book featuring a war hero character: The Proposal 6/3

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard. Read a book with a ‘pink’ cover: Double The Ache 11/3

4. Oscars Night. Read a book that’s been made or scheduled to be a movie: The Princess Diaries 13/3

5. National Girl Scout Day. Read a book with a ‘low’ page count—less than 150pgs: Love and Always 1/3

6. Freedom of Information Day. Read a book by an author with the initial 'J': An Ounce of Hope 11/3

7. Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book that takes place in Ireland or has an Irish character: The Lost Duke of Wyndham 4/3 (he is from Ireland and they all travel there by the end of the book)

8. Spring Vernal Equinox. Read a book that shows blooming flowers on the cover: Romancing the Duke 3/1

9. Near Miss Day. Read a PNR: A Demon and His Psycho 13/3

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice: Taking Her Turn 12/3

I'm in!

1 M is for March - Manaconda - Cari Quinn - 2 MAR
2 S O N in title - Possession - J.R. Ward - 7 MAR
3 Romantic Suspense - Ready, Aim...I Do! - Debra Webb - 1 MAR
4 0 in page count - Trust - Ella Frank (401 pgs) - 2 MAR
5 Low pg count - Manaconda: The Second Coming - Cari Quinn (102 pgs) - 5 MAR
6 J main character - An Echo in the Bone - Diana Gabaldon (Jamie Fraser) - 4 MAR
7 Green cover - Zombie Cash Run in Las Vegas - A.R. Winters - 5 MAR
8 Sun on cover - Act of Treason - Vince Flynn - 10 MAR
9 PNR - No Rest for the Wicked - Kresley Cole - 1 MAR
10 Readers Choice - Reviving Izabel - J.A. Redmerski - 8 MAR

March 2018 Challenge
1/3/18 – 31/3/18
0/10

1. 'M' is for March:
☘ Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.

2.OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES: He was the son of Zeus and Hera, both of whom hated him (according to Homer). Eros (more commonly known as Cupid) was the child of Ares and Aphrodite. Ares was most notably referred to as the God of War; he represented the unpleasant aspects of battle.
☘ Read a book featuring a ‘son’ who interacts with a family member in the storyline OR a war participant/hero character OR the letters S-O-N included in the title…any order is fine.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard:
☘ Read one book written by Cindy Gerard or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Cindy's backlist

Fun Facts about Cindy-
* Cindy is a trainer for the Iowa Department of Human Services
* She’s married to a cowboy named Tom
* She collects pink depression glass
* She writes Romantic Suspense
* Bestseller lists include numerous RT nominations and awards for Take No Prisoners and Taming the Outlaw, the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, National Reader's Choice Award and two RITA nominations.
☘ OR you may also read a book set in Iowa, a book with a ‘pink’ cover or book labeled Romantic-Suspense

4. Oscars Night-March 4: Oscar is getting old…this year celebrates 90 years.
☘ Read a book that’s been made or scheduled to be a movie (made for tv is fine too) OR read a book with a '9' or '0' in the page count.

5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12: Recognizes and celebrates the creation of the first Girl Scout group. In 1912 Juliette Gordon Low started the first group in Savannah Georgia with 18 girls.
☘ Read a book set in ‘the South’ OR a book with a ‘low’ page count—less than 150 pgs

6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16: Celebrates an important concept in American rights. 3/16 is the birthdate of James Madison who is know as the “Father of the Constitution” and one of the authors of the “Bill of Rights”
☘ Read a book with an author or MC with the initial 'J' or 'M' OR read a book that involves a father, writer or ‘freedom’ in any form.

7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17: In honor or the Patron Saint of Ireland who brought Christianity to the Emerald Isles--a day of celebrating Irish History, traditions and customs. The first parade to honor this day was in NewYork City in 1762. (http://www.history.com/this-day-in-hi...)
☘ Read a book that takes place in Ireland, has an Irish character or a book with a cover that has green on it.

8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20: If you live on the Equator this is the day when there is exactly 12 hours of daylight/nighttime. Welcome Spring!
☘ Read a book that shows blooming flowers or a bright sun on the cover OR with the word ‘spring’ in the title, or a book (according to your definition) puts ‘some spring in to your step’!

9. Near Miss Day-March 23: On this day in 1989, an asteroid the size of a mountain, came within 500,000 miles of Earth…in interstellar terms…this is a ‘near miss.’ In honor of this day
☘ Read a book with PNR/Horror/Thriller Genre or a book with more than 5,000 ratings.

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

I'm in :)

☘ 2018 March Monthly Challenge ☘

10/10 completed

✓ 'M' is for March: Man Candy by Jessica Lemmon (02/03) ★★★

✓ OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES - ARES: Beard in Mind by Penny Reid (09/03) ★★★

✓ Featured Author Challenge (FAC): Hell on Wheels by Julie Ann Walker (03/03) ★★★

✓ Oscars Night - March 4: Fractured by Lori Sjoberg (12/03) ★★

✓ National Girl Scout Day - March 12: The Beau & the Belle by R.S. Grey (11/03) ★★★

✓ Freedom of Information Day - March 16: Temporary by Sarina Bowen & Sarah Mayberry (10/03) ★★★

✓ Saint Patrick’s Day - March 17: Straight Up Irish by Magan Vernon (02/03) ★★★

✓ Spring Vernal Equinox - March 20: Undone By You by Kate Meader (07/03) ★★★★

✓ Near Miss Day - March 23: Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh (06/03) ★★★★

✓ Reader's Choice: Raw Redemption by Tessa Bailey (10/03) ★★★

I'm in!

...10/10 Completed March 31

1. 'M' is for March: A Man of His Word by Sarah M. Anderson March 31, 5 stars

2.OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES: The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks March 28, 5 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard: Something About You by Julie James March 9, 3 stars

4. Oscars Night-March 4: Holes by Louis Sachar March 16, 4 stars

5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12: Into His Private Domain by Janice Maynard March 31, 2.5 stars

6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16: The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot March 27, 3.5 stars

7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17: Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts March 23, 4 stars

8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20: Spring Thunder by Sandra James March 25, 3.5 stars

9. Near Miss Day-March 23: Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones March 19, 5 stars

10. Reader's Choice: Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare March 19, 3.5 stars

I'm in!

I'm in!

10/10 books

1. 'M' is for March. Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M':

My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier - 3/3/18

2. OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES. Read a book featuring a ‘son’ who interacts with a family member in the storyline OR a war participant/hero character OR the letters S-O-N included in the title…any order is fine:

Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh - 3/7/18

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard. Read one book written by Cindy Gerard or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book set in Iowa, a book with a ‘pink’ cover:

Accidentally on Purpose by Jill Shalvis - 3/26/18

4. Oscars Night. Read a book that’s been made or scheduled to be a movie (made for tv is fine too) OR read a book with a '9' or '0' in the page count:

The Trouble with Mistletoe by Jill Shalvis - 3/2/18

5. National Girl Scout Day. Read a book set in ‘the South’ OR a book with a ‘low’ page count—less than 150pgs:

The Corner of Forever and Always by Lia Riley - 3/13/18

6. Freedom of Information Day. Read a book with an author or MC with the initial 'J' or 'M' OR read a book that involves a father, writer or ‘freedom’ in any form:

One Snowy Night by Jill Shalvis - 3/14/18

7. Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, has an Irish character or a book with a cover that has green on it:

The Wonder by Emma Donoghue - 3/25/18

8. Spring Vernal Equinox. Read a book that shows blooming flowers or a bright sun on the cover OR with the word ‘spring’ in the title, or a book puts ‘some spring into your step’:

It Happened on Love Street by Lia Riley - 3/10/18

9. Near Miss Day. Read a book with PNR/Horror/Thriller Genre or a book with more than 5,000 ratings:

Angels' Flight by Nalini Singh - 3/20/18

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

Paper Girls, Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan - 3/28/18

I am In for this March Challenge

March Monthly Challenge
March 1-31

1. 'M' is for March:
☘ Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.



2.OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES: He was the son of Zeus and Hera, both of whom hated him (according to Homer). Eros (more commonly known as Cupid) was the child of Ares and Aphrodite. Ares was most notably referred to as the God of War; he represented the unpleasant aspects of battle.
☘ Read a book featuring a ‘son’ who interacts with a family member in the storyline OR a war participant/hero character OR the letters S-O-N included in the title…any order is fine.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard:
☘ Read one book written by Cindy Gerard or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Cindy's backlist

Fun Facts about Cindy-
* Cindy is a trainer for the Iowa Department of Human Services
* She’s married to a cowboy named Tom
* She collects pink depression glass
* She writes Romantic Suspense
* Bestseller lists include numerous RT nominations and awards for Take No Prisoners and Taming the Outlaw, the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, National Reader's Choice Award and two RITA nominations.
☘ OR you may also read a book set in Iowa, a book with a ‘pink’ cover or book labeled Romantic-Suspense



4. Oscars Night-March 4: Oscar is getting old…this year celebrates 90 years.
☘ Read a book that’s been made or scheduled to be a movie (made for tv is fine too) OR read a book with a '9' or '0' in the page count.



5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12: Recognizes and celebrates the creation of the first Girl Scout group. In 1912 Juliette Gordon Low started the first group in Savannah Georgia with 18 girls.
☘ Read a book set in ‘the South’ OR a book with a ‘low’ page count—less than 150 pgs



6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16: Celebrates an important concept in American rights. 3/16 is the birthdate of James Madison who is know as the “Father of the Constitution” and one of the authors of the “Bill of Rights”
☘ Read a book with an author or MC with the initial 'J' or 'M' OR read a book that involves a father, writer or ‘freedom’ in any form.

7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17: In honor or the Patron Saint of Ireland who brought Christianity to the Emerald Isles--a day of celebrating Irish History, traditions and customs. The first parade to honor this day was in NewYork City in 1762. (http://www.history.com/this-day-in-hi...)
☘ Read a book that takes place in Ireland, has an Irish character or a book with a cover that has green on it.



8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20: If you live on the Equator this is the day when there is exactly 12 hours of daylight/nighttime. Welcome Spring!
☘ Read a book that shows blooming flowers or a bright sun on the cover OR with the word ‘spring’ in the title, or a book (according to your definition) puts ‘some spring in to your step’!



9. Near Miss Day-March 23: On this day in 1989, an asteroid the size of a mountain, came within 500,000 miles of Earth…in interstellar terms…this is a ‘near miss.’ In honor of this day
☘ Read a book with PNR/Horror/Thriller Genre or a book with more than 5,000 ratings.

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



The Books that you see with the Challenges are the ones that I will be doing. These are the ones that I can get get through my Library and some off of my own book shelf.

I'm in

1. Read a book that starts with M-Meet Your Baker March.6/2018

2. Son in title-Queens of Geek March.3/2018

6. Freedom Of Information-involves a father- Sisters March.18/2018

10/10 ~ COMPLETED March 31

☘ 1. 'M' is for March: Marsons, Angela Silent Scream (D.I. Kim Stone 01) • Read 03/16/18 5*
☘ 2. Ares: MC was a Major in wartime Burn for Me (Hidden Legacy 01) Ilona Andrews • Read 03/07/18 5*
☘ 3. (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard Show No Mercy (Black Ops Inc. 01) • Read 03/28/18 3.5*
☘ 4. Oscars Night: 309 page count Blood and Sand (Elemental World 02) Elizabeth Hunter • Read 03/24/18 5*
☘ 5. National Girl Scout Day: 109 pages A Question of Trust (Three Questions #1) Jess Dee • Read 03/x
13/18 2*
☘ 6. Freedom of Information Day: "J" Three Weeks With Lady X (Desperate Duchesses by the Numbers 01; Desperate Duchesses 07) Eloisa James • Read 03/05/18 5*
☘ 7.Saint Patrick’s Day Charmed Alexa Riley • Read 03/13/18 4*
☘ 8. Spring Vernal Equinox: Welcome Spring! Hello Stranger (The Ravenels 04) Lisa Kleypas • Read 03/31/18 500*
☘ 9. Near Miss Day: PNR over 15,000 ratings White Hot (Hidden Legacy 02) Ilona Andrews • Read 03/11/18 5*
☘ 10. Reader's Choice: White Knight CD Reiss • Read 03/09/18 5*

March Monthly Challenge
March 1-31

1. 'M' is for March:
☘ Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.

2.OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES: He was the son of Zeus and Hera, both of whom hated him (according to Homer). Eros (more commonly known as Cupid) was the child of Ares and Aphrodite. Ares was most notably referred to as the God of War; he represented the unpleasant aspects of battle.
☘ Read a book featuring a ‘son’ who interacts with a family member in the storyline OR a war participant/hero character OR the letters S-O-N included in the title…any order is fine.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard:
☘ Read one book written by Cindy Gerard or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Cindy's backlist

Fun Facts about Cindy-
* Cindy is a trainer for the Iowa Department of Human Services
* She’s married to a cowboy named Tom
* She collects pink depression glass
* She writes Romantic Suspense
* Bestseller lists include numerous RT nominations and awards for Take No Prisoners and Taming the Outlaw, the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, National Reader's Choice Award and two RITA nominations.
☘ OR you may also read a book set in Iowa, a book with a ‘pink’ cover or book labeled Romantic-Suspense The Target, 26 MAR 2018

4. Oscars Night-March 4: Oscar is getting old…this year celebrates 90 years.
☘ Read a book that’s been made or scheduled to be a movie (made for tv is fine too) OR read a book with a '9' or '0' in the page count. Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race 01 MAR 2018

5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12: Recognizes and celebrates the creation of the first Girl Scout group. In 1912 Juliette Gordon Low started the first group in Savannah Georgia with 18 girls.
☘ Read a book set in ‘the South’ OR a book with a ‘low’ page count—less than 150 pgs An Appetite for Murder 01 MAR 2018

6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16: Celebrates an important concept in American rights. 3/16 is the birthdate of James Madison who is know as the “Father of the Constitution” and one of the authors of the “Bill of Rights”
☘ Read a book with an author or MC with the initial 'J' or 'M' OR read a book that involves a father, writer or ‘freedom’ in any form.

7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17: In honor or the Patron Saint of Ireland who brought Christianity to the Emerald Isles--a day of celebrating Irish History, traditions and customs. The first parade to honor this day was in NewYork City in 1762. (http://www.history.com/this-day-in-hi...)
☘ Read a book that takes place in Ireland, has an Irish character or a book with a cover that has green on it.

8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20: If you live on the Equator this is the day when there is exactly 12 hours of daylight/nighttime. Welcome Spring!
☘ Read a book that shows blooming flowers or a bright sun on the cover OR with the word ‘spring’ in the title, or a book (according to your definition) puts ‘some spring in to your step’!

9. Near Miss Day-March 23: On this day in 1989, an asteroid the size of a mountain, came within 500,000 miles of Earth…in interstellar terms…this is a ‘near miss.’ In honor of this day
☘ Read a book with PNR/Horror/Thriller Genre or a book with more than 5,000 ratings.

10. Reader's Choice:
☘ Read any book of your choice. Mrs. Roosevelt’s Confidante 02 MAR 2018

March Monthly Challenge - 2018

completed: 10/10 👑 FINISHED!!

✔01. 'M' is for March: Miss Mechanic by Emma Hart March 15, 2018 ★★★★★

✔02. Read a book the letters S-O-N included in the titleThe Personal Touch by Lori Borrill March 14, 2018 ★★★★★

✔03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard:Black-Tie Seductionby Cindy Gerard March 23, 2018 ★★★★★

✔04.Read a book that’s been made to be a movie The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot March 13, 2018 ★★★★★

✔05. Read a book with a ‘low’ page count—less than 150 pgs : Three by Opal Carew March 5, 2018 ★★☆☆☆

✔06. Read a book with an author or MC with the initial 'J' or 'M' : Wrong by Jana Aston March 1, 2018 ★★★★☆

✔07. Read a book that takes place in Ireland:The Mighty Quinns: Danny by Kate Hoffmann March 17, 2018 ★★★★★

✔08. Read a book that shows blooming flowers: Secrets by Jude Deveraux March 24, 2018 ★★★★★


✔09. Read a book with more than 5,000 ratings : A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park ( number of ratings 29,834) March 20, 2018 ★★★★★

✔10. Read any book of your choice:Interview with a Playboy by Kathryn Ross March 5, 2018 ★★★★★



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I'm in! Let's see how many I can get to...

1. 'M' is for March: Burned by Karen Marie Moning

2.OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES: The Warrior’s Wife by Denise Domning

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard: Show No Mercy by Cindy Gerard

4. Oscars Night-March 4: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood

5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16: Blood Fury by J.R. Ward

7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17: Burned by Karen Marie Moning

8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20: Katie: Clover Springs Mail Order Brides by Rachel Wesson

9. Near Miss Day-March 23: Dollhouse by Anya Allyn

10. Reader's Choice: Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes

Here are my 10 for March-

1.'M' is for March: Meghan March, Beneath This Mask

2.OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES: Wild Ride, (Thompson & Son’s Series), Vivian Arend

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard: To The Edge

4. Oscars Night-March 4: Mister O, Lauren Blakey (0 in the page count)

5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12: Easy Charm, Kristen Proby (set in the south)

6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16: The Sexy One, Lauren Blakey (features a father)

7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17: Wild Irish, C.M. Seabrook

8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20:  Wild Iris Ridge, RaeAnne Thayne

9. Near Miss Day-March 23: Northern Lights, Nora Roberts

10. Reader's Choice: Ego Maniac, Vi Keeland

Whoops, for number two I meant to choose the first in the series- Rocky Ride not Wild Ride.

Expecting 5/10. I'm already getting burned out a little...

Actual: 6/10

✔︎1. 'M' is for March:
☘ Wild Ride Cowboy - Maisey Yates ★★★1/2

2.OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES:
☘ Dear Aaron - War participant


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard:
☘ CEOs Don't Cry - Pink cover


4. Oscars Night-March 4:
☘ Taking a Shot - 0,9 in page count OR
☘ Big Little Lies - Made into TV series


5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12:
☘ Into the Blue - set in the south (South Carolina)


✔︎ 6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16:
☘ Every Dog Has His Day - "J" MC name ★★

✔︎7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17
☘ Deep ★★★★

8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20:
☘ Dear Dwayne, With Love - Donuts always put a 'spring' in MY step! :)


✔︎9. Near Miss Day-March 23: Both have over 5,000 ratings
☘ Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake ★★★★

10. Reader's Choice:
☘ Not sure how many of these I'll get to, but hey, these are all on my TBR list for March....
✔︎Proof by Seduction ★★★★
✔︎Nuts, ★★★★
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What I Actually Finish:
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IN!

9/10

****1. 'M' is for March:
☘ Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.

Bad Judgment 3/1/18

****2.OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES: He was the son of Zeus and Hera, both of whom hated him (according to Homer). Eros (more commonly known as Cupid) was the child of Ares and Aphrodite. Ares was most notably referred to as the God of War; he represented the unpleasant aspects of battle.
☘ Read a book featuring a ‘son’ who interacts with a family member in the storyline OR a war participant/hero character OR the letters S-O-N included in the title…any order is fine.

Scorched 3/23/18

****3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard:
☘ You may also read a book set in Iowa, a book with a ‘pink’ cover or book labeled Romantic-Suspense

Private Scandals 3/8/2018

****4. Oscars Night-March 4: Oscar is getting old…this year celebrates 90 years.
☘ Read a book that’s been made or scheduled to be a movie (made for tv is fine too) OR read a book with a '9' or '0' in the page count.

Jewels of the Sun 3/5/18

****5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12: Recognizes and celebrates the creation of the first Girl Scout group. In 1912 Juliette Gordon Low started the first group in Savannah Georgia with 18 girls.
☘ Read a book set in ‘the South’ OR a book with a ‘low’ page count—less than 150 pgs

Club Dead 3/23/18

****6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16: Celebrates an important concept in American rights. 3/16 is the birthdate of James Madison who is know as the “Father of the Constitution” and one of the authors of the “Bill of Rights”
☘ Read a book with an author or MC with the initial 'J' or 'M' OR read a book that involves a father, writer or ‘freedom’ in any form.

Rumor Has It 3/3/18

**** 7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17: In honor or the Patron Saint of Ireland who brought Christianity to the Emerald Isles--a day of celebrating Irish History, traditions and customs. The first parade to honor this day was in NewYork City in 1762. (http://www.history.com/this-day-in-hi...)
☘ Read a book that takes place in Ireland, has an Irish character or a book with a cover that has green on it.

First Impressions 3/29/18

8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20: If you live on the Equator this is the day when there is exactly 12 hours of daylight/nighttime. Welcome Spring!
☘ Read a book that shows blooming flowers or a bright sun on the cover OR with the word ‘spring’ in the title, or a book (according to your definition) puts ‘some spring in to your step’!

Dead to the World

****9. Near Miss Day-March 23: On this day in 1989, an asteroid the size of a mountain, came within 500,000 miles of Earth…in interstellar terms…this is a ‘near miss.’ In honor of this day
☘ Read a book with PNR/Horror/Thriller Genre or a book with more than 5,000 ratings.

Bared to You 3/28/18

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

Love in the Time of Cholera 3/21/18

March Monthly Challenge
8/10

1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'
☘Bitter Legacy by Dal Maclean, read Mar 3, ★★★★

2.OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES: Read a book featuring the letters S-O-N included in the title…any order is fine
☘Blue Notes by Shira Anthony, read Mar 12, ★★

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard: Read one book written by Cindy Gerard
☘To the Edge by Cindy Gerard, read Mar 24, ★★★1/2

4. Oscars Night-March 4: Read a book with a '9' or '0' in the page count
☘Rumor Has It by Jill Shalvis, read Mar 7, ★★★★

5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12: Read a book set in ‘the South’
by Karin Slaughter

6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16: Read a book with an author or MC with the initial 'J' or 'M'
☘The Easy Way by May Archer, read Mar 20, ★★★1/2

7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17: Read a book with a cover that has green on it
☘The Best Man by Kristan Higgins, read Mar 23, ★★★★1/2

8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20: Read a book that shows a bright sun on the cover
by Melissa Foster

9. Near Miss Day-March 23: Read a book with PNR Genre
☘Heartache by Annie Bellet, read Mar 3, ★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
☘In the Ruins by Hailey Turner, read Mar 21, ★★★★

☘☘☘☘☘5☘☘☘8☘☘☘

READ: 0/10

1. 'M' is for March:
☘ Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.

2.OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES:
☘ Read a book featuring a ‘son’ who interacts with a family member in the storyline OR a war participant/hero character OR the letters S-O-N included in the title…any order is fine.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard:
☘ Read one book written by Cindy Gerard or any author with her first or last name. OR you may also read a book set in Iowa, a book with a ‘pink’ cover or book labeled Romantic-Suspense

4. Oscars Night-March 4:
☘ Read a book that’s been made or scheduled to be a movie (made for tv is fine too) OR read a book with a 9 or 0 in the page count.

5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12:
☘ Read a book set in ‘the South’ OR a book with a ‘low’ page count—less than 150 pgs

6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16:
☘ Read a book with an author or MC with the initial J or M OR read a book that involves a father, writer or ‘freedom’ in any form.

7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17:
☘ Read a book that takes place in Ireland, has an Irish character or a book with a cover that has green on it.

8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20:
☘ Read a book that shows blooming flowers or a bright sun on the cover OR with the word ‘spring’ in the title, or a book (according to your definition) puts ‘some spring in to your step’!

<9. Near Miss Day-March 23:
☘ Read a book with PNR/Horror/Thriller Genre or a book with more than 5,000 ratings.

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

I'm in


10/10

1. | DONE | M is for March - The Mystery Woman (Ladies of Lantern Street, #2) by Amanda Quick 5 Stars 07.03
2. | DONE | OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES - The Proposal (The Survivors' Club, #1) by Mary Balogh 3 Stars 14.03
3. | DONE | Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard - Show No Mercy (Black Ops Inc. #1) 3 Stars 02.03
4. | DONE | Oscars Night-March 4 - Stardust by Neil Gaiman 5 Stars 20.03
5. | DONE | National Girl Scout Day-March 12 - Fashionably Dead (Hot Damned, #1) by Robyn Peterman 2 Stars 18.03
6. | DONE| Freedom of Information Day-March 16 - How to Date Your Dragon (Mystic Bayou, #1) by Molly Harper 5 Stars 21.03
7. | DONE | Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17 - After Glow (Ghost Hunters, #2) by Jayne Castle 5 Stars 11.02
8. | DONE | Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20 - A Season to Wed: Three Winter Love Stories by Cindy Kirk 1 Star 28.03
9. | DONE | Near Miss Day-March 23 - The Warlord Wants Forever (Immortals After Dark #1) by Kresley Cole 1 Star 19.03
10. | DONE | Readers Choice - White Trash Zombie Apocalypse (White Trash Zombie, #3) by Diana Rowland 5 stars 06.30

I'll try for all 10 and see what happens.

March Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 3/1/18 to 3/31/18
10/10

1. 'M' is for March - Author's last name starts with M - Author Claire McMillan - The Necklace - 3/3/18 ♥♥♥


2.OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES - Son who interacts with a family member in the storyline - Rock Chick Redemption by Kristen Ashley - 3/2/18 ♥♥♥♥♥

Hank has followed in his father’s footsteps to be a cop, and he asks for advice on occasion.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard - Labeled Romantic-Suspense - Forged In Ash by Trish McCallan - 3/17/18 ♥♥♥♥


4. Oscars Night-March 4 - With 9 in page count - 297 pgs - Need You Now by Emma Douglas - 3/4/18 ♥♥♥♥


5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12 - Set in ‘the South’ - A Step of Faith by Richard Paul Evans - 3/7/18 ♥♥♥♥

Alan is on a road trip, but most of the action in this book takes place in Tennessee and points South as he heads towards Florida.

6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16 - MC with the initial 'J' - Jessica - Space in His Heart by Roxanne St. Claire - 3/8/18 ♥♥♥♥


7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17 - Cover that has green on it - The Travel Writer: A Mystery by Jeff Soloway - 3/25/18 ♥♥


8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20 - Puts ‘some spring in to your step’ - Single White Vampire by Lynsay Sands - 3/22/18 ♥♥♥♥

This book made me laugh out loud at times, which definitely put me into a good springy mood.

9. Near Miss Day-March 23 - More than 5,000 ratings - 17,521 ratings - Hardcore Twenty-Four by Janet Evanovich - 3/9/18 ♥♥♥♥


10. Reader's Choice - Any book - One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost - 3/9/18 ♥♥♥♥


*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 3/25/18*****

I'm in!

Final Total: 7/10 read

1. 'M' is for March:
☘ Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'. The Wicked Wallflower -- 3/18

2.OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES: He was the son of Zeus and Hera, both of whom hated him (according to Homer). Eros (more commonly known as Cupid) was the child of Ares and Aphrodite. Ares was most notably referred to as the God of War; he represented the unpleasant aspects of battle.
☘ Read a book featuring a ‘son’ who interacts with a family member in the storyline OR a war participant/hero character OR the letters S-O-N included in the title…any order is fine. -- Beartown 3/6

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard:
☘ Read one book written by Cindy Gerard or any author with her first or last name.

4. Oscars Night-March 4: Oscar is getting old…this year celebrates 90 years.
☘ Read a book that’s been made or scheduled to be a movie (made for tv is fine too) OR read a book with a '9' or '0' in the page count. -- Endless Night 3/5

5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12: Recognizes and celebrates the creation of the first Girl Scout group. In 1912 Juliette Gordon Low started the first group in Savannah Georgia with 18 girls.
☘ Read a book set in ‘the South’ OR a book with a ‘low’ page count—less than 150 pgs

6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16: Celebrates an important concept in American rights. 3/16 is the birthdate of James Madison who is know as the “Father of the Constitution” and one of the authors of the “Bill of Rights”
☘ Read a book with an author or MC with the initial 'J' or 'M' OR read a book that involves a father, writer or ‘freedom’ in any form. -- Fatal Fixer-Upper 3/13

7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17: In honor or the Patron Saint of Ireland who brought Christianity to the Emerald Isles--a day of celebrating Irish History, traditions and customs. The first parade to honor this day was in NewYork City in 1762. (http://www.history.com/this-day-in-hi...)
☘ Read a book that takes place in Ireland, has an Irish character or a book with a cover that has green on it. -- The Big Kitty - 3/20

8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20: If you live on the Equator this is the day when there is exactly 12 hours of daylight/nighttime. Welcome Spring!
☘ Read a book that shows blooming flowers or a bright sun on the cover OR with the word ‘spring’ in the title, or a book (according to your definition) puts ‘some spring in to your step’! Dirty Thoughts -- 3/27

9. Near Miss Day-March 23: On this day in 1989, an asteroid the size of a mountain, came within 500,000 miles of Earth…in interstellar terms…this is a ‘near miss.’ In honor of this day
☘ Read a book with PNR/Horror/Thriller Genre or a book with more than 5,000 ratings.

10. Reader's Choice:
☘ Read any book of your choice. -- Home to Woefield 3/17

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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2018 March Monthly Challenge
10/10 Complete

✔︎ 1. 'M' is for March: Sheltered by the Millionaire by Catherine Mann
📖 March 16th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2

✔︎ 2. Olympian Gods & Goddesses - Ares: Rustling Up Trouble by Delores Fossen
📖 March 3rd, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2

✔︎ 3. Featured Author Challenge: To the Edge by Cindy Gerard
🎧 March 28, 2019 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔︎ 4. March 4th - Oscars Night: Charmed by Chocolate by Steena Holmes
📖 March 30th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔︎ 5. March 12th - National Girl Scout Day: Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates
🎧 March 24, 2019 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔︎ 6. March 16th - Freedom of Information Day: Sisters In Bloom by Melissa Foster
🎧 March 26, 2019 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔︎ 7. March 17th - Saint Patrick’s Day: The Perfect Match by Kristan Higgins
🎧 March 3rd, 2019 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔︎ 8. March 20th - Spring Vernal Equinox: Listen to Me by Kristen Proby
🎧 March 13th, 2019 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2

✔︎ 9. March 23rd - Near Miss Day: Broken Juliet by Leisa Rayven
🎧 March 15th, 2019 - ⭐️⭐️

✔︎ ♥ 10. Reader's Choice: Haunted Destiny by Heather Graham
🎧 March 30th, 2019 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2018 March Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✔ 1. 'M' is for March: ☘ Read a book that starts with 'M'

Mirror Me by Stephanie Tyler - 08/03/2018

✔ 2.OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES: ☘ Read a book featuring a ‘son’ who interacts with a family member in the storyline

Temptation in a Kilt by Victoria Roberts - 03/03/2018

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard:
☘ Read a book labeled Romantic-Suspense

Close Contact by Lori Foster - 11/03/2018

✔ 4. Oscars Night-March 4: Read a book with a '9' or '0' in the page count (250 pgs)

Scorched by Darkness by Alexandra Ivy - 05/03/2018

✔ 5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12: ☘ Read a book with a ‘low’ page count—less than 150 pgs

Dasher's Fated Mate by R.E. Butler - 09/03/2018

✔ 6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16: ☘ Read a book with MC with the initial 'J' or 'M' (MacGregor)

X Marks the Scot by Victoria Roberts - 04/03/2018

✔ 7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17: ☘ Read a book that has an Irish character.

Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb - 17/03/2018

✔ 8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20: ☘ Read a book (according to your definition) puts ‘some spring in to your step’!

Nauti Angel by Lora Leigh - 12/03/2018

✔ 9. Near Miss Day-March 23: ☘ Read a book with more than 5,000 ratings. (41,194)

Own the Wind by Kristen Ashley - 01/03/2018

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

Fire Inside by Kristen Ashley - 02/03/2018

Sonja wrote: "Hmmm, not getting updates on this one... posting a comment in hopes of fixing that..."

Sonja...did your update issue resolve?

Yep, Tammie! It sure did! Whew! Thank you for asking!

Im in again this month.

2018 March Monthly Challenge

Completed 0/10

1. 'M' is for March:
☘ Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
or other
2.OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES: He was the son of Zeus and Hera, both of whom hated him (according to Homer). Eros (more commonly known as Cupid) was the child of Ares and Aphrodite. Ares was most notably referred to as the God of War; he represented the unpleasant aspects of battle.
☘ Read a book featuring a ‘son’ who interacts with a family member in the storyline OR a war participant/hero character OR the letters S-O-N included in the title…any order is fine.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard:
☘ Read one book written by Cindy Gerard or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Cindy's backlist

Fun Facts about Cindy-
* Cindy is a trainer for the Iowa Department of Human Services
* She’s married to a cowboy named Tom
* She collects pink depression glass
* She writes Romantic Suspense
* Bestseller lists include numerous RT nominations and awards for Take No Prisoners and Taming the Outlaw, the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, National Reader's Choice Award and two RITA nominations.
☘ OR you may also read a book set in Iowa, a book with a ‘pink’ cover or book labeled Romantic-Suspense

4. Oscars Night-March 4: Oscar is getting old…this year celebrates 90 years.
☘ Read a book that’s been made or scheduled to be a movie (made for tv is fine too) OR read a book with a '9' or '0' in the page count.

or other

5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12: Recognizes and celebrates the creation of the first Girl Scout group. In 1912 Juliette Gordon Low started the first group in Savannah Georgia with 18 girls.
☘ Read a book set in ‘the South’ OR a book with a ‘low’ page count—less than 150 pgs

6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16: Celebrates an important concept in American rights. 3/16 is the birthdate of James Madison who is know as the “Father of the Constitution” and one of the authors of the “Bill of Rights”
☘ Read a book with an author or MC with the initial 'J' or 'M' OR read a book that involves a father, writer or ‘freedom’ in any form.

7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17: In honor or the Patron Saint of Ireland who brought Christianity to the Emerald Isles--a day of celebrating Irish History, traditions and customs. The first parade to honor this day was in NewYork City in 1762. (http://www.history.com/this-day-in-hi...)
☘ Read a book that takes place in Ireland, has an Irish character or a book with a cover that has green on it.
or other
8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20: If you live on the Equator this is the day when there is exactly 12 hours of daylight/nighttime. Welcome Spring!
☘ Read a book that shows blooming flowers or a bright sun on the cover OR with the word ‘spring’ in the title, or a book (according to your definition) puts ‘some spring in to your step’!

9. Near Miss Day-March 23: On this day in 1989, an asteroid the size of a mountain, came within 500,000 miles of Earth…in interstellar terms…this is a ‘near miss.’ In honor of this day
☘ Read a book with PNR/Horror/Thriller Genre or a book with more than 5,000 ratings.

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

KRISSY'S SPOT

✓01. M Title: Masquerade, 3/05 ★★★★
✓02. SON Title: A Lion in Tails, 3/02 ★★
✓03. Pink Cover: Manic Pixie Dream Boy, 3/02 ★★★★
✓04. Book2Movie: My Cousin Rachel, 3/17 ★★★
✓05. <150 pgs: Holed Up, 3/07 ★★
✓06. J Initial: Camp Hell, 3/10 ★★★★★
✓07. Irish MC: Cask Strength, 3/17 ★★★★
✓08. Sunny Cover: Jackass Flats, 3/04 ★★
✓09. 5,000+ Ratings: Year One, 3/04 ★★
✓10. My Choice: Beloved Killer, 3/06 ★★★★

March Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10

1. 'M' is for March: My Once and Future Duke by Caroline Linden 3/11
2. ARES: The Captain's Bluestocking Mistress by Erica Ridley 3/2
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC): Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb 3/12
4. Oscars Night-March 4: The Rogue Not Taken by Sarah MacLean 3/5
5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12: Beneath This Ink by Meghan March 3/26
6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16: You Say It First by Susan Mallery 3/7
7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17: Hidden Summit by Robyn Carr 3/6
8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20: Rose Harbor in Bloom by Debbie Macomber 3/29
9. Near Miss Day-March 23: Deadly Sting by Jennifer Estep 3/16
10. Reader's Choice: The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare 3/8

I'm in again. Didn't finish all for February, but I'll try again. I think I overcommit myself! ;)

March Monthly Challenge
March 1-31

9/10

✔️1. 'M' is for March:
☘ Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M' ~ Say You're Sorry ~ 3/15/18 ~ Melinda Leigh

✔️2.OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES: He was the son of Zeus and Hera, both of whom hated him (according to Homer). Eros (more commonly known as Cupid) was the child of Ares and Aphrodite. Ares was most notably referred to as the God of War; he represented the unpleasant aspects of battle.
☘ Read a book featuring a ‘son’ who interacts with a family member in the storyline OR a war participant/hero character OR the letters S-O-N included in the title…any order is fine ~ Nine Women, One Dress ~ S-O-N in title ~ 3/7/18

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard:
☘ Read one book written by Cindy Gerard ~ To the Edge ~ 3/17/18

4. Oscars Night-March 4: Oscar is getting old…this year celebrates 90 years.
☘ Read a book that’s been made or scheduled to be a movie (made for tv is fine too) OR read a book with a '9' or '0' in the page count.

✔️5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12: Recognizes and celebrates the creation of the first Girl Scout group. In 1912 Juliette Gordon Low started the first group in Savannah Georgia with 18 girls.
☘ Read a book set in ‘the South’ OR a book with a ‘low’ page count—less than 150 pgs ~ The Shut-In ~ Page Count 144 pages ~ 3/9/18

✔️6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16: Celebrates an important concept in American rights. 3/16 is the birthdate of James Madison who is know as the “Father of the Constitution” and one of the authors of the “Bill of Rights”
☘ Read a book with an author or MC with the initial 'J' or 'M' OR read a book that involves a father, writer or ‘freedom’ in any form ~ Bitter Wild ~ Author’s first name starts with “J”, Jenni Leigh and MC’s first name also starts with “J”; Jack Hall. ~ 3/35/18

✔️7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17: In honor or the Patron Saint of Ireland who brought Christianity to the Emerald Isles--a day of celebrating Irish History, traditions and customs. The first parade to honor this day was in NewYork City in 1762. (http://www.history.com/this-day-in-hi...)
☘ Read a book that takes place in Ireland, has an Irish character or a book with a cover that has green on it ~ A is for Alibi ~ green cover ~ 3/4/18

✔️8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20: If you live on the Equator this is the day when there is exactly 12 hours of daylight/nighttime. Welcome Spring!
☘ Read a book that shows blooming flowers or a bright sun on the cover OR with the word ‘spring’ in the title, or a book (according to your definition) puts ‘some spring in to your step’! ~ Spring Forward ~ 3/24/18

✔️9. Near Miss Day-March 23: On this day in 1989, an asteroid the size of a mountain, came within 500,000 miles of Earth…in interstellar terms…this is a ‘near miss.’ In honor of this day
☘ Read a book with PNR/Horror/Thriller Genre or a book with more than 5,000 ratings ~ Gull Harbor ~ Thriller ~ 3/8/18

✔️10. Reader's Choice:
☘ Read any book of your choice ~ Life of Lies ~ 3/29/18

Teresa wrote: "I'm in again. Didn't finish all for February, but I'll try again. I think I overcommit myself! ;)

March Monthly Challenge
March 1-31

1. 'M' is for March:
☘ Read a book that starts with 'M' or a ..."

As long as you enjoy what you are reading...that’s all that matters! Reminder: you can set a goal lower than 10 books :)

RRRC March Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. 'M' is for March:
☘ Read a book that starts with 'M' and a book whose author's first name starts with 'M'.
Meet Me at Beachcomber Bay Jill Mansell 3/9/18

2.OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES:
☘ Read a book featuring a hero character.
Lucifer's Tears James Thompson 3/2/18

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard:
The Way Home Cindy Gerard 3/13/18

4. Oscars Night-March 4: Oscar is getting old…this year celebrates 90 years.
☘ Read a book with a '0' in the page count.
307 pages Bluebird, Bluebird Attica Locke 3/9/18

5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12:
☘ Read a book with a ‘low’ page count—less than 150 pgs
Burn for Me Lauren Blakely 3/10/18

6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16:
☘ Read a book with an author or MC with the initial 'J'.
Both MC: Joanna Brady and the author JA Jance
Devil's Claw J.A. Jance 3/3/18

7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17:
☘ Read a book that has an Irish character.
Death Below Stairs Jennifer Ashley 3/6/18

8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20:
☘ Read a book with the word ‘spring’ in the title.
Love on a Spring Morning Zoe York 3/16/18

9. Near Miss Day-March 23:
☘ Read a book with PNR Genre.
Once Burned Jeaniene Frost 3/4/18

10. Reader's Choice:
☘ Read any book of your choice.
Edge of Darkness Karen Rose 3/2/18

March Monthly Challenge
Read: 9/10

1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M'.
Million Dollar Cowboy - Lori Wilde 3-2-18

2.OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES: Read a book featuring a ‘son’ who interacts with a family member in the storyline.
A Pleasing Temptation - Deborah Fletcher Mello 3-24-18

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard: Read a book labeled Romantic-Suspense
Now or Never - Stacy-Deanne 3-21-18

4. Oscars Night-March 4: Read a book with a '9' in the page count.
Bargaining with the Billionaire (193 pages) - Allison Gatta 3-28-17

5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12: Read a book with a ‘low’ page count—less than 150 pgs.
In Deep (60 pages) - M. Malone 3-8-18

6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16: Read a book that involves a father.
The CEO's Nanny Affair - Joss Wood 3-3-18

7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17: Read a book with a cover that has green on it.
An American Werewolf In Hoboken - Dakota Cassidy

8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20: Read a book that shows blooming flowers on the cover.
One Enchanted Evening - Lynn Kurland 3-22-18

9. Near Miss Day-March 23: Read a book with PNR Genre.
Sacrificed to the Dragon -Jessie Donovan 3-27-18

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Fearless - Amarie Avant 3-17-18

10/10

1. M is for March - Master of Crows 3/18
2. OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES - Unbreakable Stories: Ian 3/27
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard - Darkest Night 3/9
4. Oscars Night-March 4 - Bear, Otter, and the Kid 3/3
5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12 - Cupcakes 3/6
6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16 - Devour 3/26
7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17 - Perfect Pitch 3/31
8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20 - The First Kiss of Spring 3/16
9. Near Miss Day-March 23 - Shadow of the Wolf 3/22
10. Readers Choice - Point of Contact 3/1

I'm in for six this month.

March Monthly Challenge
March 1-31

0/10 read

1. 'M' is for March:
☘ Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.

2.OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES: He was the son of Zeus and Hera, both of whom hated him (according to Homer). Eros (more commonly known as Cupid) was the child of Ares and Aphrodite. Ares was most notably referred to as the God of War; he represented the unpleasant aspects of battle.
☘ Read a book featuring a ‘son’ who interacts with a family member in the storyline OR a war participant/hero character OR the letters S-O-N included in the title…any order is fine.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard:
☘ Read one book written by Cindy Gerard or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Cindy's backlist

Fun Facts about Cindy-
* Cindy is a trainer for the Iowa Department of Human Services
* She’s married to a cowboy named Tom
* She collects pink depression glass
* She writes Romantic Suspense
* Bestseller lists include numerous RT nominations and awards for Take No Prisoners and Taming the Outlaw, the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, National Reader's Choice Award and two RITA nominations.
☘ OR you may also read a book set in Iowa, a book with a ‘pink’ cover or book labeled Romantic-Suspense

4. Oscars Night-March 4: Oscar is getting old…this year celebrates 90 years.
☘ Read a book that’s been made or scheduled to be a movie (made for tv is fine too) OR read a book with a '9' or '0' in the page count.

5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12: Recognizes and celebrates the creation of the first Girl Scout group. In 1912 Juliette Gordon Low started the first group in Savannah Georgia with 18 girls.
☘ Read a book set in ‘the South’ OR a book with a ‘low’ page count—less than 150 pgs

6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16: Celebrates an important concept in American rights. 3/16 is the birthdate of James Madison who is know as the “Father of the Constitution” and one of the authors of the “Bill of Rights”
☘ Read a book with an author or MC with the initial 'J' or 'M' OR read a book that involves a father, writer or ‘freedom’ in any form.

7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17: In honor or the Patron Saint of Ireland who brought Christianity to the Emerald Isles--a day of celebrating Irish History, traditions and customs. The first parade to honor this day was in NewYork City in 1762. (http://www.history.com/this-day-in-hi...)
☘ Read a book that takes place in Ireland, has an Irish character or a book with a cover that has green on it.

8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20: If you live on the Equator this is the day when there is exactly 12 hours of daylight/nighttime. Welcome Spring!
☘ Read a book that shows blooming flowers or a bright sun on the cover OR with the word ‘spring’ in the title, or a book (according to your definition) puts ‘some spring in to your step’!

9. Near Miss Day-March 23: On this day in 1989, an asteroid the size of a mountain, came within 500,000 miles of Earth…in interstellar terms…this is a ‘near miss.’ In honor of this day
☘ Read a book with PNR/Horror/Thriller Genre or a book with more than 5,000 ratings.

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

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March Monthly Challenge
Completed 4/10

1. 'M' is for March:
☘ Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'. Ivan's Captive Submissive b y Ann Mayburn, 5 stars, finished 3/8/18

2.OLYMPIAN GODS AND GODDESSES-ARES: He was the son of Zeus and Hera, both of whom hated him (according to Homer). Eros (more commonly known as Cupid) was the child of Ares and Aphrodite. Ares was most notably referred to as the God of War; he represented the unpleasant aspects of battle.
☘ Read a book featuring a ‘son’ who interacts with a family member in the storyline OR a war participant/hero character OR the letters S-O-N included in the title…any order is fine.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Cindy Gerard:
☘ Read one book written by Cindy Gerard or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Cindy's backlist

Fun Facts about Cindy-
* Cindy is a trainer for the Iowa Department of Human Services
* She’s married to a cowboy named Tom
* She collects pink depression glass
* She writes Romantic Suspense
* Bestseller lists include numerous RT nominations and awards for Take No Prisoners and Taming the Outlaw, the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, National Reader's Choice Award and two RITA nominations.
☘ OR you may also read a book set in Iowa, a book with a ‘pink’ cover or book labeled Romantic-Suspense

4. Oscars Night-March 4: Oscar is getting old…this year celebrates 90 years.
☘ Read a book that’s been made or scheduled to be a movie (made for tv is fine too) OR read a book with a '9' or '0' in the page count.

5. National Girl Scout Day-March 12: Recognizes and celebrates the creation of the first Girl Scout group. In 1912 Juliette Gordon Low started the first group in Savannah Georgia with 18 girls.
☘ Read a book set in ‘the South’ OR a book with a ‘low’ page count—less than 150 pgs : Erotic Encounters of the Centaurs by Ally Summers, 3 stars, finished 3/7/18

6. Freedom of Information Day-March 16: Celebrates an important concept in American rights. 3/16 is the birthdate of James Madison who is know as the “Father of the Constitution” and one of the authors of the “Bill of Rights”
☘ Read a book with an author or MC with the initial 'J' or 'M' OR read a book that involves a father, writer or ‘freedom’ in any form.

7. Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17: In honor or the Patron Saint of Ireland who brought Christianity to the Emerald Isles--a day of celebrating Irish History, traditions and customs. The first parade to honor this day was in NewYork City in 1762. (http://www.history.com/this-day-in-hi...)
☘ Read a book that takes place in Ireland, has an Irish character or a book with a cover that has green on it. Tempting Irish by C.M. Seabrook, 4 stars, finished 3/7/18

8. Spring Vernal Equinox-March 20: If you live on the Equator this is the day when there is exactly 12 hours of daylight/nighttime. Welcome Spring!
☘ Read a book that shows blooming flowers or a bright sun on the cover OR with the word ‘spring’ in the title, or a book (according to your definition) puts ‘some spring in to your step’!

9. Near Miss Day-March 23: On this day in 1989, an asteroid the size of a mountain, came within 500,000 miles of Earth…in interstellar terms…this is a ‘near miss.’ In honor of this day
☘ Read a book with PNR/Horror/Thriller Genre or a book with more than 5,000 ratings. Captive in the Dark by C.J. Roberts, 5 stars, finished 3/12/18 (+61,000 ratings)

10. Reader's Choice:
☘ Read any book of your choice. Preservation by Rachael Wade, 4 stars, finished 3/6/18

I’m in! I’ll update what I want to read when I figure it out. Lol. Last month was a little stinky but I’m excited to see how much I can do this month!

I'm in.


MARCH MONTHLY CHALLENGE

1. March:

2. S,O,N in the title in any order: A Passion So Stong by Chasity Bowlin

3. OR you may also read a book set in Iowa, a book with a ‘pink’ cover or book labeled Romantic-Suspense:

4. Oscar Night: read a book that’s been made or scheduled to be a movie (made for tv is fine too) OR read a book with a '9' or '0' in the page count

5. Girl Scouts: ☘ Read a book set in ‘the South’ OR a book with a ‘low’ page count—less than 150 pgs

6. Freedom of Information: Read a book with an author or MC with the initial 'J' or 'M' OR read a book that involves a father, writer or ‘freedom’ in any form.

7. St. Patrick's Day: Green cover

8. Spring Vernal Equinox: ☘ Read a book that shows blooming flowers or a bright sun on the cover OR with the word ‘spring’ in the title, or a book (according to your definition) puts ‘some spring in to your step’!

9. Near Miss Day: ☘ Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison

10. Reader's Choice: Crush by Chrissy Peebles

Welcome everyone! March has arrived...I hope you all enjoy your reading choices this month!