Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

2017 May Monthly Challenge

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

2. Happy Anniversary! - Read a book that was published in May of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in May of any year. Link to member list, beginning with May 2016 - https://www.goodreads.com/group/12880...

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

Fun Facts about Carly -
* Carly Phillips lives in New York
* She published her first novel in 1999
* She has written over 40 Contemporary Romance books
* She has three dogs
* She's obsessed with baseball

You may also read a book set in New York or any book published in 1999 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance. You may also read a book that has a dog on a cover or in the story. Or you can read a sport romance book.

4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley -flower: Lily of the Valley is a beautiful and sweetly scented, but highly poisonous flower, and it is native plant in the Northern Hemisphere of Asia and Europe. The flowers are bell-shaped and white in colour.
- Read a book where flowers are important part of the story, or a book with flower/flowers or something white on the cover. Or read a book where a beautiful cover conceals something unexpected. The cover in this can be the actual book cover or a person in the story who has an unexpected secret.

5. May 1st, International Workers' Day: The International Worker's day is a celebration of labourers and the working classes, and its roots are located to the 1880's. In Finland mead and doughnuts are the typical celebration food.
- Read a book where someone works with their hands, or a book which focuses on some celebration with specific food. Or read a historical romance.

6. May 6th, International No Diet Day: As fun as it sound, this day has a very meaningful purpose: to help people appreciate themselves for what they are and to appreciate the body they have.
- Read a book from your favourite genre.

7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day: We all have those, unpaired socks waiting for their counterpart. This day is a memorial of all those lost socks in there, who started their trip to the washing machine to never come back.
- Read a book where someone is searching for their counterpart, or read a book with colourful cover. Or read a book with odd number in the page count.

8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day: The background of this day is in the Mark Twain's first short story: “Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog”, published in 1865.
- Read a book with green on the cover or a book where nature is important part of the story. Or read a classic.

9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day: Everybody knows those little steel wire, two-loop instruments, which helps your to keep your paperwork in order. All thanks to the Samuel B. Fay, who was the first person to patent the paper clip, in 1867.
- Read a book where all things work out, or a book with a secretary in it. Or read a book with jack of all trades kind of person.

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

Suggestions

Here are some lists to help you with the challenge.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask, I'm happy to help. :)


4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley -flower
Flowers on Covers
Books With Flowers on the Covers
Romances With Florists Landscapers Gardeners And More

5. May 1st, International Workers' Day
Best Construction Workers in Romance Novels
Working Class Love Contempory Romance
Mechanics in Love
MM Romance Working Class Heroes

8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day
Romances With Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Backpacking, Mountain Climbing, and more
Cabin Romance

9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day
Romances at work
Office Romances

Participants

Amanda
Amanda A
Aminko
❀~Amy~❀
Ana
Angie
Ann
Barbara ★
Becky ♡The Bookworm♡
Beth

Bookchaser
Brandilyn
Brenda
Camille
Chan
Christie
Christine
.•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•
Connie N.
Danielle Gypsy Soul

Elaine
Elaine
Elizabeth
Emerson
Ethel
Fran
Gea
Georgina
Giuly
J.C.

JoAnne
Jonquil
Joyce
Julianna
Justme
Karen ♐
~KarenH~
Katherine
Katherine
☘KathyD☘

Katie
Kesha
Krissy
Lacy
LaurLa
Lily
Mariana
Marie
Masoodah
~Melissa~

Michelle
Miriam
Mojca
Morgan
Morgan
MountainKat
MyzanM
NayNay
Nicole
Nicole

Ranzes Ryne
Romanticbookworm
Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)
Sandra
Sarah
Shalini
Shan ~ A ~
Shelby
Sonja
Stephanie

Susan
Tammie
Teresa
Teresa in Ohio
Thenia
Tina "IRead2Escape"
Xiang Yu
Zorina

Finishers


Amanda A
Angie
Barbara ★
Becky ♡The Bookworm♡
Beth
Bookchaser
Camille
Chan
Christie
.•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•.

Christine
Connie N.
Danielle Gypsy Soul
Elaine
Emerson
Ethel
Fran
Georgina
J.C.
JoAnne

Jonquil
Joyce
Julianna
Justme
Karen ♐
~KarenH~
☘KathyD☘
Katie
Kesha
Krissy

LaurLa
Lily
Marie
Miriam
Mojca
Morgan
MountainKat
MyzanM
NayNay
Nicole

Ranzes Ryne
Sandra
Sarah
Shelby
Susan
Tammie
Teresa
Teresa in Ohio
Tina "IRead2Escape"
Xiang Yu

i'm in! =)

Sounds fun, I'm in!
10/10 read

✔ 1. 'M' is for May
Magic in the Wind by Christine Feehan. 16.05.2017

✔ 2. Happy Anniversary!
Scrimmage Gone South by Alicia Hunter Pace. 06.05.2017

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author.
Since I am currently reading the In Death series by J.D. Robb, no lack of books set in NY! Anyway, a random choice then.
Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb. 06.05.2017

✔ 4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley -flower:
Everything and the Moon - Julia Quinn. 15.05.2017

✔ 5. May 1st, International Workers' Day
A Handyman's Best Tool by Alexis Fleming. 13.05.2017

✔ 6. May 6th, International No Diet Day
A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands. 12.05.2017

✔ 7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day
Embrace the Night by Amanda Ashley. 09.05.2017.

✔ 8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day:
Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen. 15.05.2017

✔ 9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day:
The Enchantment of Emma Fletcher - L.D. Crichton. 15.05.2017

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Untamed by Nora Roberts. 09.05.2017.

2017 May Monthly Challenge
Read: 10/10

1. 'M' is for May: Feverborn, Karen Moning ★★★★ 5/18
2. Happy Anniversary! – Pub May, 2016: Britt-Marie Was Here, Fredrik Backman ★★★★ 5/13
3. FAC – Sports Romance: Full Throttle, Erin McCarthy ★★★★ 5/7
4. Lily of the Valley - white tank top on cover: The Way to Her Heart #1: Los Angeles Romance, Emma Foster ★★★★ 5/2
5. Intl Workers' Day-works with hands: Friday I'm in Love, Mari Carr ★★★★ 5/1
6. Intl No Diet Day-fav Contemporary Romance: Reluctant Hero, Jackie Weger ★★★ 5/8
7. Lost Sock Memorial day-colorful, odd page count: Christmas at Copper Mountain, Jane Porter ★★★★ 5/20
8. Frog Jumping Day-Nature Important: Redwood Bend, Robyn Carr ★★★★★ 5/13
9. Paper Clip Day: Blood Vow, J.R. Ward ★★★★ 5/8
10. Reader's Choice: Blood Kiss, J.R. Ward ★★★★ 5/5

As always, I'll try for all 10 but get as many done as I can.

2017 May Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 5/1/17 to 5/31/17
10/10

1. 'M' is for May: Title starts with 'M' AND author's last name starts with 'M' - The Marcelli Princess by Susan Mallery - 5/3/17 ♥♥♥

2. Happy Anniversary! – Published in May - 5/26/15 - The Gravity-Assist Technique: A Novel by Dalene Flannigan - 5/22/17 ♥♥♥

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Carly Phillips - Set in New York - Strangers in Death by J.D. Robb - 5/7/17 ♥♥♥♥♥

4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley - Flower on cover - Reserved by Tracy Ewens - 5/18/17 ♥♥♥♥♥


5. May 1st, International Workers' Day - Historical romance - The Winter Bride by Anne Gracie - 5/6/17 ♥♥♥♥♥

6. May 6th, International No Diet Day - Favourite genre - Romance - Deep Night by Kathy Clark - 5/11/17 ♥♥♥

7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day - Odd number in the page count - 311 pgs - The Proposal by Mary Balogh - 5/10/17 ♥♥♥♥♥

8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day – Classic - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis - 5/2/17 ♥♥♥♥

9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day - Where all things work out - Rock Redemption by Nalini Singh - 5/15/17 ♥♥♥♥

10. Reader's Choice – Any book - A Charmed Death by Madelyn Alt - 5/12/17 ♥♥♥



****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 5/22/17*****

I'm in!!! RESERVED

I'm in :)

10/10 read

✓. 'M' is for May: Midnight Target by Elle Kennedy (02/05) ★★★★★

✓. Happy Anniversary: Settling the Score by R.S. Grey (10/05) ★★

✓. Featured Author Challenge (FAC): Hot Stuff by Carly Phillips (03/05) ★★

✓. May, the month of Lily of the Valley flower: The Player by Denise Grover Swank (12/05) ★★

✓. May 1st, International Workers' Day: Any Time, Any Place by Jennifer Probst (05/05) ★★★

✓. May 6th, International No Diet Day: The List by Tawna Fenske (13/05) ★★★★

✓. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day: The Allure of Julian Lefray by R.S. Grey (08/05) ★★★★

✓. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day: Nuts by Alice Clayton (11/05) ★★★★★

✓. May 29th, Paper Clip Day: Tempt the Boss by Natasha Madison (05/05) ★★★★

✓. Reader's Choice: The Hot One by Lauren Blakely (08/05) ★★★

2017 May Monthly Challenge


0/10 Completed


01. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
A Matter of Scandal by Suzanne Enoch
OR
Must Love Wieners by Casey Griffin
OR
Just A Taste by Deirdre Martin
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in May of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in May of any year.
Just One Taste by Kimberly Kincaid
OR
Whisper's Edge by LuAnn McLane
OR
Love Me Again by Jaci Burton
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Carly Phillips: Read one book written by Carly Phillips or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in New York or any book published in 1999 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance. You may also read a book that has a dog on a cover or in the story. Or you can read a sport romance book.
Under the Boardwalk by Carly Phillips
OR
Pitch Perfect by LuAnn McLane
OR
Just My Luck by Rosalind James
04. Lily of the Valley: Read a book where flowers are important part of the story, or a book with flower/flowers or something white on the cover. Or read a book where a beautiful cover conceals something unexpected. The cover in this can be the actual book cover or a person in the story who has an unexpected secret.
Love Blooms on Main Street by Olivia Miles
OR
Just In Time by Addison Fox
OR
Winter at Mustang Ridge by Jesse Hayworth
05. International Workers' Day (May 1): Read a book where someone works with their hands, or a book which focuses on some celebration with specific food. Or read a historical romance.
From the Moment We Met by Marina Adair
OR
The Difference a Day Makes by Barbara Longley
OR
Fire Bound by Christine Feehan
06. International No Diet Day (May 6): Read a book from your favourite genre.

07. Lost Sock Memorial Day (May 9): Read a book where someone is searching for their counterpart, or read a book with colourful cover. Or read a book with odd number in the page count.
This Thing Called Love by Miranda Liasson
OR
Need You for Keeps by Marina Adair
08. Frog Jumping Day (May 13): Read a book with green on the cover or a book where nature is important part of the story. Or read a classic.
Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
OR
Always on My Mind by Bella Andre
OR
It Started With a Kiss by Marina Adair
09. Paper Clip Day (May 29): Read a book where all things work out, or a book with a secretary in it. Or read a book with jack of all trades kind of person.
The Pregnancy Test by Erin McCarthy
OR
The Weekend Girlfriend by Emily Walters
OR
What You Do to Me by Barbara Longley
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.


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Count me in. Not sure I'll get all 10. I am going to start with 8 and see how my month goes.

8/8 Read

1. 'M' is for May ~ All By Myself, Alone ~ 5/1/17

2. Happy Anniversary ~ A book published in May, any year. ~ Stillwatch ~ 5/11/17

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Carly Phillips ~ Heroes Are My Weakness ~ Susan Elizabeth PHILLIPS ~ 5/4/17

* You may also read a book set in New York or any book published in 1999 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance. You may also read a book that has a dog on a cover or in the story. Or you can read a sport romance book.

4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley flower ~ The Substitute ~ 5/6/17 ~ White on the cover!

* Read a book where flowers are important part of the story, or a book with flower/flowers or something white on the cover. Or read a book where a beautiful cover conceals something unexpected. The cover in this can be the actual book cover or a person in the story who has an unexpected secret.

6. May 6th, International No Diet Day ~ A book from your favorite genre. ~ In the Clearing ~ 5/27/17

7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day ~ The Weekenders ~ 5/22/17 ~ Colorful Cover

* Read a book where someone is searching for their counterpart, or read a book with colourful cover. Or read a book with odd number in the page count.

8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day ~ Finding Home ~ 5/15/17 ~ Green on the cover

* Read a book with green on the cover or a book where nature is important part of the story. Or read a classic.

10. Reader's Choice ~ Read any book of your choice. ~ The Last Anniversary ~ 5/19/17

2017 May Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. 'M' is for May
Last Chance Rebel Maisey Yates 5/21/17

2. Happy Anniversary!
Cold Reign Faith Hunter 5/11/17

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Carly Phillips.
Dare to Desire Carly Phillips 5/4/17

4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley -flower:
- Read a book with flower/flowers or something white on the cover.
Sea Glass Sunrise Donna Kauffman 5/24/17

5. May 1st, International Workers' Day
- Read a book where someone works with their hands
Blood of the Earth Faith Hunter 5/7/17

6. May 6th, International No Diet Day
- Read a book from your favourite genre.
Curse on the Land Faith Hunter 5/13/17

7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day
- Read a book with odd number in the page count.
163 pages Dangerous Curves Ahead Ines Johnson 5/11/17

8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day: BOTH
- Read a book with green on the cover or a book where nature is important part of the story.
What it Takes Shannon Stacey 5/2/17

9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day:
- Read a book with a secretary in it.
All You Need Lorelei James 5/5/17

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
No Humans Involved Kelley Armstrong 5/9/17

Sounds fun!! Count me in. Will try my best to finish it.

2017 May Monthly Challenge
0/4 Read

1. 'M' is for May:
2. Happy Anniversary! -
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Carly Phillips. Dare to Take
4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley -flower: flower tattoo on cover-Show Me, Baby
5. May 1st, International Workers' Day:
6. May 6th, International No Diet Day:- Read a book from your favourite genre.
7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day:searching for their counterpart and odd page count- Single Wolf Female
8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day:
9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day:
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

I'm in!

1. 'M' is for May - The Ultimate Treasure - Melody Anne - 3 MAY
2. published in May - Protective Instinct - Katie Reus - 10 MAY
3. set in New York - Judgement in Death - J.D. Robb - 8 MAY
4. something white on the cover - Mayhem in High Heels - Gemma Halliday - 11 MAY
5. works with their hands - A Night of Southern Comfort - Robin Covington - 4 MAY
6. favourite genre - Investigating 101 - Debra Webb - 11 MAY
7. odd number in the page count - Eleven on Top - Janet Evanovich 321 pgs - 5 MAY
8. green on the cover - Say You're Mine - Diane Alberts - 1 MAY
9. a secretary in it - Bossman - Vi Keeland - 2 MAY
10. Reader's Choice - His Best Mistake - Diane Alberts - 2 MAY

My spot

My spot:
'M' is for May: :The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Womenby Kate Moore( ARC)5/5/17
2. Happy Anniversary! -The Sixth Victim by Tessa Harris5/16/17
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Carly Phillips. The Darkest Thread (Flint K-9 Search & Rescue Mysteries) by Jen Blood
4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley -flower: Sullivan's SecretRobin Murphy
5. May 1st, International Workers' Day: Ransom by Julie Garwood
6. May 6th, International No Diet Day:- Read a book from your favourite genre.Off The Grid5/21/17
7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day:The Courtesan Duchess by Joanna Shupe
8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day:Dinosaur!: Dinosaurs and Other Amazing Prehistoric Creatures As You've Never Seen Them Before by DK Publishing
9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day:Beginning: Prequel Novella by Calle J. Brookes
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.Body Countby P.D. Martin


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I'm in for May!
Hoping to make it through all of these, but as usual my eyes are probably bigger than my time! LOL I'm realistic enough to think I can finish half of them though...
0/6

1. 'M' is for May: A Lady by Midnight - Tessa Dare

2. Happy Anniversary! - Persuasion: The Wild and Wanton Edition - Micah Persell - Kindle edition (the one I have) was published in May.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Carly Phillips.
Author: Dare to Surrender or The Bachelor, depending on which one I get first... both are on hold with my lending library!
Dare to Surrender or
The Bachelor - Carly Phillips
And if I don't get either in time: Crossing Hearts - Rebecca Crowley (Contemporary Romance)

4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley -flower: Silk Is for Seduction (flowers on the cover) - Loretta Chase

5. May 1st, International Workers' Day: The Highland Duke - Amy Jarecki (h is a healer)

6. May 6th, International No Diet Day: When a Scot Ties the Knot - I'm a lover of all Tessa Dare's books and this is third in the Castles Ever After series. I'm a sucker for a good HEA!

7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day: The Legend of Lyon Redmond - Julie Anne Long - Though I may not be able to wait until May 1 for this one... Anyone familiar with this series (this is book 11) knows the Lyon and Olivia have been 'searching' for each other for years!

And if I finish that one before May 1.... an interesting take on the 'search' Almost an Angel - Jade Lee

8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day: Archer's Voice - Mia Sheridan (nature on the cover)

9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day: Definitely Not Mr. Darcy Karen Doornebos (h is a letterpress business owner, plus (of course) this one will work out in the end, right? ;))

10. Reader's Choice: The Romance Reader's Guide to Life - Sharon Pywell or
The Duke Can Go to the Devil - by Erin Knightley
or

May Monthly Challenge

READ: 0/10

1. 'M' is for May ~ Midnight's Seduction - Donna Grant

2. Happy Anniversary ~ 15th Affair - James Patterson (pub May 2016)

3. Featured Author Challenge ~ Heir to the Shadows - Ann Bishop (pub 1999)

4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley flower ~ Seduced by the Storm - Sydney Croft (white sheet on cover)

5. May 1st, International Workers' Day ~ One Night in Scotland - Karen Hawkins (historical romance)

6. May 6th, International No Diet Day ~ Night Unbound - Dianne Duvall (paranormal)

7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day ~ Snipped in the Bud - Kate Collins (colorful cover)

8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day ~ Fruitcake - R.J. Kaiser (green cover)

9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day ~ One Lucky Cowboy - Carolyn Brown

10. Reader's Choice ~ Blue Flame - Jill Shalvis

May Monthly Challenge

9/10 read

1. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'. A Christmas Cactus for the General by Angel Martinez ~ 5/11/17 ~ ★★★1/2

2. Happy Anniversary! - Read a book that was published in May of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in May of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Carly Phillips. Read one book written by Carly Phillips or any author with her first or last name.

You may also read a book set in New York or any book published in 1999 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance. You may also read a book that has a dog on a cover or in the story. Or you can read a sport romance book. Winter Ball ~ 5/1/17 ~ ★★★★★

4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley -flower: Lily of the Valley is a beautiful and sweetly scented, but highly poisonous flower, and it is native plant in the Northern Hemisphere of Asia and Europe. The flowers are bell-shaped and white in colour.
- Read a book where flowers are important part of the story, or a book with flower/flowers or something white on the cover. Or read a book where a beautiful cover conceals something unexpected. The cover in this can be the actual book cover or a person in the story who has an unexpected secret. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda ~ 5/3/17 ~ ★★★★★

5. May 1st, International Workers' Day: The International Worker's day is a celebration of labourers and the working classes, and its roots are located to the 1880's. In Finland mead and doughnuts are the typical celebration food.
- Read a book where someone works with their hands, or a book which focuses on some celebration with specific food. Or read a historical romance. What Remains of Us ~ 5/1/17 ~ ★★★1/2

6. May 6th, International No Diet Day: As fun as it sound, this day has a very meaningful purpose: to help people appreciate themselves for what they are and to appreciate the body they have.
- Read a book from your favourite genre. (M/M contemporary romance) Strange Bedfellows ~ 5/6/17 ~ ★★★1/2

7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day: We all have those, unpaired socks waiting for their counterpart. This day is a memorial of all those lost socks in there, who started their trip to the washing machine to never come back.
- Read a book where someone is searching for their counterpart, or read a book with colourful cover. Or read a book with odd number in the page count. Ex-Boyfriend Material (103 pages) ~ 5/3/17 ~ ★★

8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day: The background of this day is in the Mark Twain's first short story: “Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog”, published in 1865.
- Read a book with green on the cover or a book where nature is important part of the story. Or read a classic. Imago ~ 5/10/17 ~ ★★★★★

9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day: Everybody knows those little steel wire, two-loop instruments, which helps your to keep your paperwork in order. All thanks to the Samuel B. Fay, who was the first person to patent the paper clip, in 1867.
- Read a book where all things work out, or a book with a secretary in it. Or read a book with jack of all trades kind of person. His Royal Favorite ~ 5/6/17 ~ ★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Fair Chance ~ 5/4/17 ~ ★★★★★

I'm going to start with 4 and see how I do

2017 May Monthly Challenge

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

2. Happy Anniversary! - Read a book that was published in May of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in May of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Carly Phillips. Read one book written by Carly Phillips or any author with her first or last name.

You may also read a book set in New York or any book published in 1999 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance. You may also read a book that has a dog on a cover or in the story. Or you can read a sport romance book.

4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley -flower: Lily of the Valley is a beautiful and sweetly scented, but highly poisonous flower, and it is native plant in the Northern Hemisphere of Asia and Europe. The flowers are bell-shaped and white in colour.
- Read a book where flowers are important part of the story, or a book with flower/flowers or something white on the cover. Or read a book where a beautiful cover conceals something unexpected. The cover in this can be the actual book cover or a person in the story who has an unexpected secret.

5. May 1st, International Workers' Day: The International Worker's day is a celebration of labourers and the working classes, and its roots are located to the 1880's. In Finland mead and doughnuts are the typical celebration food.
- Read a book where someone works with their hands, or a book which focuses on some celebration with specific food. Or read a historical romance.

6. May 6th, International No Diet Day: As fun as it sound, this day has a very meaningful purpose: to help people appreciate themselves for what they are and to appreciate the body they have.
- Read a book from your favourite genre.

7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day: We all have those, unpaired socks waiting for their counterpart. This day is a memorial of all those lost socks in there, who started their trip to the washing machine to never come back.
- Read a book where someone is searching for their counterpart, or read a book with colourful cover. Or read a book with odd number in the page count.

8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day: The background of this day is in the Mark Twain's first short story: “Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog”, published in 1865.
- Read a book with green on the cover or a book where nature is important part of the story. Or read a classic.

9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day: Everybody knows those little steel wire, two-loop instruments, which helps your to keep your paperwork in order. All thanks to the Samuel B. Fay, who was the first person to patent the paper clip, in 1867.
- Read a book where all things work out, or a book with a secretary in it. Or read a book with jack of all trades kind of person.

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

2017 May Monthly Challenge
10/10 Read

1. 'M' is for May: Noelle Mack - Everlasting Bad Boys 22/5/17
2. Happy Anniversary!: A Court of Wings and Ruin 5/5/17
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Carly Phillips: The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line 19/5/17
4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley -flower: It Ends with Us 13/5/17
5. May 1st, International Workers' Day: Joy Ride 7/5/17
6. May 6th, International No Diet Day: Into the Fire 1/5/17
7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day: A Humble Heart 3/5/17
8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day: Holiday on Ice 15/5/17
9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day: The Wicked 28/5/17
10. Reader's Choice: Full Blooded 9/5/17

May Monthly Challenge
Read: 8/5

1. 'M' is for May: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Strawberry Cream Cupcake & Murder by Ann S. Marie 05/03/17 **

2. Happy Anniversary! - Read a book that was published in May of any year.
Mann Cakes by Mysti Parker 05/07/17 ***** (Pub: May 2017)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Carly Phillips: You may also read a book that has a dog on a cover or in the story.
Footprints in the Frosting by Laura Pauling 05/15/17 ***

4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley -flower: - Read a book with flower/flowers or something white on the cover.
Hibiscus Homicide by Aysia Amery 05/21/17 **

5. May 1st, International Workers' Day: Read a historical romance.

6. May 6th, International No Diet Day: Read a book from your favourite genre.
Ready For Love by Stella Starling 05/20/17 **** (Romance)

7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day: Read a book with odd number in the page count.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling 05/13/17 ***** (251 pgs)

8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day: - Read a book with green on the cover or a book where nature is important part of the story. Or read a classic.

9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day: Read a book where all things work out.
The Wedding Charm: The Wedding Whisperer by Susan Hatler 05/16/17 ****

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Ramatel's Vow by Joel Crofoot 05/22/17 *****

2017 May Monthly Challenge
10/10 Read

1. 'M' is for May: Misfits, 5/3
2. Happy Anniversary! - The Sweet Gum Tree (Publ. May 2005) 5/9
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Carly Phillips. Aftermath (dogs in story) 5/5
4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley -flower: King of Campus (white clothes) 5/1
5. May 1st, International Workers' Day: The Song of Achilles (tagged both historical and romance on main page.) 5/15
6. May 6th, International No Diet Day:- Read a book from your favourite genre. (MM-rom) Handle with Care 5/5
7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day: Winter Oranges 5/7
8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day: Baby, Think it Over (baby wears a green shirt) 5/8
9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day: Warm Bodies 5/2
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Ramses: The Son of Light 5/2

2017 May Monthly Challenge

2. Happy Anniversary! - The Parent Agency 2/5/17
4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley: Danny the Champion of the World 2/5/17
5. May 1st, International Workers' Day: Jak and the Wormhole 2/5/17
6. May 6th, International No Diet Day: The Twins in the Wood 2/5/17
7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day: The Scruffy Piper 2/5/17
8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day: The Grief Collector 2/5/17
9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day:The Three Brothers Gruff 2/5/17
10. Reader's Choice: Frozen Beauty 2/5/17

2017 May Monthly Challenge

♐1. 'M' is for May: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'. - The Tycoon's Revenge Melody Anne - 5/9

♐2. Happy Anniversary! - Read a book that was published in May of any year - Pub 5/3/14 - Barefoot in White - 5/31

♐3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Carly Phillips.
You may also read a book shelved as Contemporary Romance. - Rough & Tumble - 5/19

♐4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley -flower: - Read a book with flower/flowers or something white on the cover. - - 5/7

♐5. May 1st, International Workers' Day: - Read a book where someone works with their hands - Rocky Mountain Haven - 5/8

♐6. - Read a book from your favourite genre. - Carmen's New York Romance Trilogy - 5/2

♐7. - Read a book with odd number in the page count. - 223 pgs - Absentminded Angel - 5/19

♐8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day: - Read a book with green on the cover - - 5/27

♐9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day:
- Read a book where all things work out - Wait For Morning - 5/4

♐10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice. - Night Watch - 5/4

May 2017 Monthly Challenge
1/5/17 – 31/5/17
0/10

1. 'M' is for May: Unexpected - Maisey Yates
2. Happy Anniversary!: - Atlantis Riptide - Allie Burton
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Carly Phillips: Watch Me Fall - Cherrie Lynn
4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley -flower: David - Grace Burrowes
5. May 1st, International Workers' Day: Gareth - Grace Burrowes
6. May 6th, International No Diet Day: Poisoned Kisses - Stephanie Draven
7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day: The Fear of Flying Club - Angela Roberts
8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day: Douglas - Grace Burrowes
9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day: Andrew - Grace Burrowes
10. Reader's Choice: Incandescent - River Savage

2017 May Monthly Challenge
10/10 Read

1. 'M' is for May: Devil's Own by Megan Crane 5/16 ★★★
2. Happy Anniversary! - Beyond Reason 5/17 ★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Carly Phillips. Rise & Fall 5/20 ★★★★
4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley -flower: Shock & Awe 5/5 ★★★★
5. May 1st, International Workers' Day: Intercepting the Chef 5/1 ★★★
6. May 6th, International No Diet Day:- Read a book from your favourite genre. I switch around but right now its' M/M so Change of Heart 5/10 ★★★
7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day: Lethal Lies 5/15 ★★★★★
8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day: Wilde Horses 5/23 ★★★★★
9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day: Cowboys Don't Come Out 5/6 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Try 5/2 ★★★★

Elizabeth wrote: "My spot:
'M' is for May: :The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Womenby Kate Moore( ARC)
2. Happy Anniversary! -The Sixth Victim by..."

You're going to LOVE !

I'm in :)


0/10 Read

1. 'M' is for May: Passionate Desire Marie Tuhart
2. Happy Anniversary! - The Blood & Roses Series Box Set
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Carly Phillips. Dirty Sexy SaintDirty Sexy Saint
4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley -flower: Bear, Otter, and the Kid
5. May 1st, International Workers' Day: Fever Pitch
6. May 6th, International No Diet Day:- Read a book from your favourite genre. Trophy Wife
7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day: Finding Home 149 pages
8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day: In the Middle of Somewhere
9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day: Erased: A Dark Romantic Thriller
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.Steal the Light

I'm in :)

2017 May Monthly Challenge

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

2. Happy Anniversary! - Read a book that was published in May of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in May of any year. Link to member list, beginning with May 2016 - https://www.goodreads.com/group/12880...

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

Fun Facts about Carly -
* Carly Phillips lives in New York
* She published her first novel in 1999
* She has written over 40 Contemporary Romance books
* She has three dogs
* She's obsessed with baseball

You may also read a book set in New York or any book published in 1999 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance. You may also read a book that has a dog on a cover or in the story. Or you can read a sport romance book. , Cleo Coyle...05.11.2017

4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley -flower: Lily of the Valley is a beautiful and sweetly scented, but highly poisonous flower, and it is native plant in the Northern Hemisphere of Asia and Europe. The flowers are bell-shaped and white in colour.
- Read a book where flowers are important part of the story, or a book with flower/flowers or something white on the cover. Or read a book where a beautiful cover conceals something unexpected. The cover in this can be the actual book cover or a person in the story who has an unexpected secret.

5. May 1st, International Workers' Day: The International Worker's day is a celebration of labourers and the working classes, and its roots are located to the 1880's. In Finland mead and doughnuts are the typical celebration food.
- Read a book where someone works with their hands, or a book which focuses on some celebration with specific food. Or read a historical romance.

6. May 6th, International No Diet Day: As fun as it sound, this day has a very meaningful purpose: to help people appreciate themselves for what they are and to appreciate the body they have.
- Read a book from your favourite genre.

7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day: We all have those, unpaired socks waiting for their counterpart. This day is a memorial of all those lost socks in there, who started their trip to the washing machine to never come back.
- Read a book where someone is searching for their counterpart, or read a book with colourful cover. Or read a book with odd number in the page count.

8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day: The background of this day is in the Mark Twain's first short story: “Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog”, published in 1865.
- Read a book with green on the cover or a book where nature is important part of the story. Or read a classic.

9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day: Everybody knows those little steel wire, two-loop instruments, which helps your to keep your paperwork in order. All thanks to the Samuel B. Fay, who was the first person to patent the paper clip, in 1867.
- Read a book where all things work out, or a book with a secretary in it. Or read a book with jack of all trades kind of person. Mr. Churchill's Secretary, susan elia macneal...05.03.2017

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

10/10

1. 'M' is for May. Read a book that starts with 'M': Melting Point 9/5

2. Happy Anniversary! Read a book that was published in May of any year: Prison Planet Barbarian 9/5

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Carly Phillips. Read a sport romance book: Pucked Off 11/5

4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley. Read a book with flowers on the cover: The Trouble with Dukes 7/5

5. May 1st, International Workers' Day. Read a historical romance: Duchess By Night 13/5

6. May 6th, International No Diet Day. Read a book from your favourite genre: Storm of Ecstasy 9/5

7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day. Read a book with colourful cover: The Wild Side 2/5

8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day. Read a book with green on the cover: All Together Dead 14/5

9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day. Read a book with a secretary in it: The Raven Prince 3/5

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: Iris 15/5

RRRC: May Monthly Challenge
10/10 read

1. M is for May - Masquerading with the Billionaire - 5/2, 2 stars
2. Happy Aniversary! - Cold Reign - 5/5, 4 stars
3. Featured Author Challenge - Big Girls Do It Better - 5/1, 1 star
4. Lily of the Valley - A Court of Wings and Ruin - 5/9, 4 stars
5. International Workers' Day - The Vampire's Mail Order Bride - 5/4, 2 stars
6. International No Diet Day - Semi-Charmed - 5/1, 3 stars
7. Lost Sock Memorial Day - The Lightning-Struck Heart - 5/2, 4 stars
8. Frog Jumping Day - Lola and the Boy Next Door - 5/5, 3 stars
9. Paper Clip Day - Getting Rid Of Bradley - 5/4, 2 stars
10. Reader's Choice - The Deal - 5/4, 3 stars

Welcome everyone! :) I have updated your names to the participants list together with a link to your original messages.

RRRC 2017 May Monthly Challenge

7/10 read

✔️1. Something Beautiful by Jamie McGuire
Read 23 May, 5 stars!

2. Beautiful Sacrifice (Published in May 2015)

✔️3. Confess (Shelved as Contemporary Romance)
Read 14 May, 3 stars.

✔️4. (With something white on the cover - trailers)
Read 7 May, 5 stars!

✔️5. Wild Card (Mechanic)
Read 22 May, 4 stars.

6. Beautiful Burn (My favourite genre - Romance! Plus it's Jamie McGuire, duh)

✔️7. Suddenly One Summer (Odd number in the page count - 291 pages)
Read 3 May, 4 stars.

✔️8. The Gamble (Nature is an important part of the story)
Read 10 May, 2 stars.

9. Beautiful Redemption

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Fated
Read 16 May, 3 stars.

I'm in for sure!!

...10/10 Completed May 30

1. 'M' is for May: My Lady Angel by Joanna Maitland May 30, 3 stars

2. Happy Anniversary! : Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia May 30, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Carly Phillips: Perfect Fit by Carly Phillips May 21, 4 stars

4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley -flower: Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts May 18, 5 stars

5. May 1st, International Workers' Day: The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts May 26, 4 stars

6. May 6th, International No Diet Day: A Lady Awakened by Cecilia Grant May 12, 4 stars

7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day: If You Only Knew by Kristan Higgins May 27, 4 stars

8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day: How to Get Over Your Ex by Nikki Logan May 29, 3 stars

9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day: A Night of No Return by Sarah Morgan May 16, 4 stars

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice: A Thousand Nights by E.K. Johnston May 16, 3 stars

10/10 ~ finished May 27


1. 'M' is for May: Currents by Mechele Armstrong ~ 5/21/17 ~ 3★
2. Happy Anniversary! Sold by Sean Michael ~ 5/27/17 ~ 3★
3. Featured Author Challenge: Defenseless by A.J. Rose ~ 5/8/17 ~ 4★
4. Lily of the Valley -flower: Interlude: First Noel by Tal Bauer ~ 5/8/17 ~ 4★
5. International Workers' Day: An Unseen Attraction by K.J. Charles ~ 5/17/17 ~ 4★
6. International No Diet Day: Finding Trust by Sloane Kennedy ~ 5/14/17 ~ 3.5★
7. Lost Sock Memorial day: There's This Guy by Rhys Ford ~ 5/12/17 ~ 4★
8. Frog Jumping Day: The Visit by Megan Erickson & Santino Hassell ~ 5/11/17 ~ 4★
9. Paper Clip Day: Whiskey Business by Avon Gale ~ 5/10/17 ~ 3.5★
10. Reader's Choice: Blow Down by J.L. Merrow ~ 5/4/17 ~ 4★

2017 May Monthly Challenge
8/10

1. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
DNF at 68%

2. Happy Anniversary! - Read a book that was published in May of any year
, read 05/07/2017 [5 stars]

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Carly Phillips. Read one book written by Carly Phillips or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book set in New York or any book published in 1999 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance. You may also read a book that has a dog on a cover or in the story. Or you can read a sport romance book
, read 05/27/2017 [2 stars]

4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley -flower: Read a book where flowers are important part of the story, or a book with flower/flowers or something white on the cover. Or read a book where a beautiful cover conceals something unexpected. The cover in this can be the actual book cover or a person in the story who has an unexpected secret.


5. May 1st, International Workers' Day: Read a book where someone works with their hands, or a book which focuses on some celebration with specific food. Or read a historical romance
, read 05/08/2017 [5 stars]


6. May 6th, International No Diet Day: Read a book from your favorite genre MM romance
, read 05/20/2017 [3 stars]

7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day: Read a book where someone is searching for their counterpart, or read a book with colorful cover. Or read a book with odd number in the page count
, read 05/31/2017 [2 stars]

8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day: Read a book with green on the cover or a book where nature is important part of the story. Or read a classic
, read 05/06/2017 [2 stars]

9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day: Read a book where all things work out, or a book with a secretary in it. Or read a book with jack of all trades kind of person
, read 05/06/2017 [3 stars]

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
, read 05/17/2017 [3 stars]

I'm in!

1. Teutoburgo 05/06

2. The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty
3. Hopeless

4. Stolen Nights (can't find my edition in my language but there's a white flower)
5. Voyager

6. A Storm of Swords


8. Tre tazze di cioccolata



10. Reader's Choice: Little Women

0/8 completed

2017 May Monthly Challenge
8/8
★★★★★

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

★★ 5/19

2. Happy Anniversary! - Read a book that was published in May of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in May of any year. Link to member list, beginning with May 2016 - https://www.goodreads.com/group/12880...


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


Fun Facts about Carly -
* Carly Phillips lives in New York
* She published her first novel in 1999
* She has written over 40 Contemporary Romance books
* She has three dogs
* She's obsessed with baseball

You may also read a book set in New York or any book published in 1999 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance. You may also read a book that has a dog on a cover or in the story. Or you can read a sport romance book.

★★★ 5/6

4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley -flower: Lily of the Valley is a beautiful and sweetly scented, but highly poisonous flower, and it is native plant in the Northern Hemisphere of Asia and Europe. The flowers are bell-shaped and white in colour.
- Read a book where flowers are important part of the story, or a book with flower/flowers or something white on the cover. Or read a book where a beautiful cover conceals something unexpected. The cover in this can be the actual book cover or a person in the story who has an unexpected secret.

★★★ 5/4

5. May 1st, International Workers' Day: The International Worker's day is a celebration of labourers and the working classes, and its roots are located to the 1880's. In Finland mead and doughnuts are the typical celebration food.
- Read a book where someone works with their hands, or a book which focuses on some celebration with specific food. Or read a historical romance.

6. May 6th, International No Diet Day: As fun as it sound, this day has a very meaningful purpose: to help people appreciate themselves for what they are and to appreciate the body they have.
- Read a book from your favourite genre.

7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day: We all have those, unpaired socks waiting for their counterpart. This day is a memorial of all those lost socks in there, who started their trip to the washing machine to never come back.
- Read a book where someone is searching for their counterpart, or read a book with colourful cover. Or read a book with odd number in the page count.

★★★★★ 5/11

8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day: The background of this day is in the Mark Twain's first short story: “Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog”, published in 1865.
- Read a book with green on the cover or a book where nature is important part of the story. Or read a classic.

★★★★★ 5/14

9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day: Everybody knows those little steel wire, two-loop instruments, which helps your to keep your paperwork in order. All thanks to the Samuel B. Fay, who was the first person to patent the paper clip, in 1867.
- Read a book where all things work out, or a book with a secretary in it. Or read a book with jack of all trades kind of person.
★★★★ 5/14
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
★★★★ 5/24

2017 May Monthly Challenge
Read 8/8 Completed 5-27-17!!!

1. 'M' is for May: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Save the Date - Mary Kay Andrews 5-6-17

2. Happy Anniversary! Read a book that was published in May of any year
Her Stubborn Cowboy - Patricia Johns <5-8-17

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Carly Phillips. Read a sport romance book.
Better Than Perfect - Kristina Mathews 5-7-17

4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley -flower: Read a book with flower/flowers or something white on the cover.
- Lauren Layne 5-10-17

6. May 6th, International No Diet Day: Read a book from your favourite genre (CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE).
Issued to the Bride: One Navy SEAL - Cora Seton 5-27-17

7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day:Read a book with odd number in the page count.
(789 pages) Ladies' Night - Mary Kay Andrews 5-4-17

9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day- Read a book with a secretary in it.
Embattled Hearts - J.M. Madden 5-14-17

10. Reader's Choice
Stay With Me - Kelly Elliott 5-11-17

2017 May Monthly Challenge
10/10 Read - COMPLETED

✔︎1. 'M' is for May: Miranda by Susan Wiggs
May 26th, 2017 - 3 Stars

✔︎2. Happy Anniversary!: The Girls of Mischief Bay by Susan Mallery
May 14th, 2017 - 4 Stars

✔︎3. Featured Author Challenge - Carly Phillips: Under the Boardwalk by Carly Phillips
May 10th, 2017 - 2.5 Stars

✔︎4. May - Month of Lily of the Valley: Blackberry Summer by RaeAnne Thayne
May 21st, 2017 - 3.5 Stars

✔︎5. May 1 - International Workers' Day: The Wrong Cowboy by Lauri Robinson
May 16th, 2017 - 3.5 Stars

✔︎6. May 6 - International No Diet Day: The Songbird's Call by Rachael Herron
May 8th, 2017 - 4.5 Stars

✔︎7. May 9 - Lost Sock Memorial Day: Love's Nine Lives by Cara Colter
May 22nd, 2017 - 3 Stars

✔︎8. May 13 - Frog Jumping Day: Reunited with the Cowboy by Carolyne Aarsen
May 2nd, 2017 - 3.5 Stars

✔︎9. May 29 - Paper Clip Day: The Secretary's Secret by Michelle Celmer
May 18th, 2017 - 3.5 Stars

✔︎10. Reader's Choice: The Night Is Watching by Heather Graham
May 6th, 2017 - 4 Stars

I'm in!

2017 May Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

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

Magic in the Wind by Christine Feehan - 04/05/2017


✔ 2. Happy Anniversary! - Read a book of an RRRC member that joined in May of any year (Alyssa)

by Ilona Andrews - 02/05/2017

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Carly Phillips.You may also read a book that has a dog in the story (Beast)

by Ilona Andrews - 03/05/2017

✔ 4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley -flower - Read a book with flower/flowers or something white on the cover

by Rosalyn Eves - 10/05/2017

✔ 5. May 1st, International Workers' Day: Read a book where someone works with their hands

by Christine Feehan - 04/05/2017

✔ 6. May 6th, International No Diet Day: Read a book from your favourite genre.

by Christine Feehan - 07/05/2017

✔ 7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day: Read a book with odd number in the page count. (257 pgs)

by Ilona Andrews - 04/05/2017

✔ 8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day: Read a book where nature is important part of the story

by Christine Feehan - 05/05/2017

✔ 9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day: Read a book where all things work out

by Christine Feehan - 09/05/2017

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

by Christine Feehan - 06/05/2017

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

C.E. Murphy 5/15 4.2*

2. Happy Anniversary! - Read a book that was published in May of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in May of any year.

5/18 3.5*

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Carly Phillips. Read one book written by Carly Phillips or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book set in New York or any book published in 1999 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance. You may also read a book that has a dog on a cover or in the story. Or you can read a sport romance book.

5/5 4.2*

4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley - Read a book where flowers are important part of the story, or a book with flower/flowers or something white on the cover. Or read a book where a beautiful cover conceals something unexpected. The cover in this can be the actual book cover or a person in the story who has an unexpected secret.

shirts 5/4 4.2*

5. May 1st, International Workers' Day - Read a book where someone works with their hands, or a book which focuses on some celebration with specific food. Or read a historical romance.

5/9 4*

6. May 6th, International No Diet Day - Read a book from your favourite genre. ParaRom

h is 2 personas, Sandie owns a tearoom & bakes/June, the 'real' witch, uses herbal potions; H is a mechanic 5/2 3.5*

7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day - Read a book where someone is searching for their counterpart, or read a book with colourful cover. Or read a book with odd number in the page count.

5/6 4*

8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day - Read a book with green on the cover or a book where nature is important part of the story. Or read a classic.

5/12 4*

9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day - Read a book where all things work out, or a book with a secretary in it. Or read a book with jack of all trades kind of person.

5/3 4*

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

5/20 4.2*

Worth Tied with a Bow Fire Touched Hellhound! Night Broken Mortal Ties Blood, Smoke and Mirrors

I'm in for all 10 as usual! =)

RRRC May Monthly Challenge
0/5-6 read

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

2. Happy Anniversary! - Read a book that was published in May of any year or read a book of an RRRC member that joined in May of any year. Link to member list, beginning with May 2016 - https://www.goodreads.com/group/12880...

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

Fun Facts about Carly -
* Carly Phillips lives in New York
* She published her first novel in 1999
* She has written over 40 Contemporary Romance books
* She has three dogs
* She's obsessed with baseball

You may also read a book set in New York or any book published in 1999 or is shelved as Contemporary Romance. You may also read a book that has a dog on a cover or in the story. Or you can read a sport romance book.

4. May, the month of Lily of the Valley -flower: Lily of the Valley is a beautiful and sweetly scented, but highly poisonous flower, and it is native plant in the Northern Hemisphere of Asia and Europe. The flowers are bell-shaped and white in colour.
- Read a book where flowers are important part of the story, or a book with flower/flowers or something white on the cover. Or read a book where a beautiful cover conceals something unexpected. The cover in this can be the actual book cover or a person in the story who has an unexpected secret.

5. May 1st, International Workers' Day: The International Worker's day is a celebration of labourers and the working classes, and its roots are located to the 1880's. In Finland mead and doughnuts are the typical celebration food.
- Read a book where someone works with their hands, or a book which focuses on some celebration with specific food. Or read a historical romance.

6. May 6th, International No Diet Day: As fun as it sound, this day has a very meaningful purpose: to help people appreciate themselves for what they are and to appreciate the body they have.
- Read a book from your favourite genre.

7. May 9th, Lost Sock Memorial day: We all have those, unpaired socks waiting for their counterpart. This day is a memorial of all those lost socks in there, who started their trip to the washing machine to never come back.
- Read a book where someone is searching for their counterpart, or read a book with colourful cover. Or read a book with odd number in the page count.

8. May 13th, Frog Jumping Day: The background of this day is in the Mark Twain's first short story: “Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog”, published in 1865.
- Read a book with green on the cover or a book where nature is important part of the story. Or read a classic.

9. May 29th, Paper Clip Day: Everybody knows those little steel wire, two-loop instruments, which helps your to keep your paperwork in order. All thanks to the Samuel B. Fay, who was the first person to patent the paper clip, in 1867.
- Read a book where all things work out, or a book with a secretary in it. Or read a book with jack of all trades kind of person.

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