Finished Monthly Challenges
1. Happy January Birthday!:
🎉Read a book published in January, or a book with a red cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.
🎉Read a book published in January, or a book with a red cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.
Love Letters from Her Cowboy - Sasha Summers (HSE #3075 - Jan 2025) - Jan 5
2. January Month-Long Observance - National Mentoring Month (United States): National Mentoring Month is a month-long series of events designed to raise awareness of mentoring among young people and adults. Launched jointly in 2002 by the Harvard School of Public Health and MENTOR National, NMM is now celebrated by for-profit and non-profit organizations, governments, and individuals worldwide.
🎉Read a book with a character who would be considered a mentor, or one who has a mentor. You may also read a book that includes a teacher or student, has a school setting (any level) or where someone learns a new skill of any kind.
🎉Read a book with a character who would be considered a mentor, or one who has a mentor. You may also read a book that includes a teacher or student, has a school setting (any level) or where someone learns a new skill of any kind.
Murder at the Alaskan Lodge - Karen Whiddon (HRS #2280 -June 2024) (new skill) - Jan 8
3. Featured Author Challenge - Lucy Score:
🎉Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Lucy Score, or by any author with one of her first or last names.
Fun Facts about Lucy Score:
★ She writes Contemporary Romance.
★ She lives in Pennsylvania.
★ She was first published in 2015.
★ She has signed a deal to develop Things We Never Got Over into a TV series.
🎉So you may also read any book set in Pennsylvania or published in 2015. You can also read any book that has been made into a movie or TV series.. Or you can read any book shelved as Contemporary Romance.
🎉Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Lucy Score, or by any author with one of her first or last names.
★ She writes Contemporary Romance.
★ She lives in Pennsylvania.
★ She was first published in 2015.
★ She has signed a deal to develop Things We Never Got Over into a TV series.
Big Sky Bachelor - Joanna Sims (HSE #3077 - Feb 2025) (contemporary romance) - Jan 16
4. New Year's Day - January 1:
🎉Read a new to you author, series or book. No rereads.
🎉Read a new to you author, series or book. No rereads.
Hunted on the Bay - Amber Leigh Williams (HRS #2230 - May 2023) (new to me author) - Jan 11
5. Cuddle Up Day - January 6:
🎉Read a book you would like to cuddle up with on a wintery day.
🎉Read a book you would like to cuddle up with on a wintery day.
River Wild - BJ Daniels (HQN - Jan 2025) - Jan 6
6. Male Watcher's Day - January 8:
🎉Read a book with a male model on the cover.
🎉Read a book with a male model on the cover.
The Imperfect Lyon - Aviva Orr (Dragonblade - Jan 2025) - Jan 7
7. Appreciate a Dragon Day -January 16:
🎉Read a shifter romance or a book with an animal featured in the story.
🎉Read a shifter romance or a book with an animal featured in the story.
Colton's K-9 Rescue - Colleen Thompson (HRS #2307 - Jan 2025) (dog) - Jan 2
8. Global Belly Laugh Day -January 24:
🎉Read a humorous romance.
🎉Read a humorous romance.
Better Than Friends - Jill Shalvis (HarperCollins - Jan 2025) - Jan 23
9. Spouse's Day - January 26:
🎉Read a book with a married, or other type of established, couple as main characters.
🎉Read a book with a married, or other type of established, couple as main characters.
The Lyon and the Lass - Callie Hutton (Dragonblade - Jan 2025) (married) - Jan 13
10. Reader’s Choice:
🎉Read any book of your choosing!
🎉Read any book of your choosing!
2025 February Monthly Challenge
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💘Read a book published in February, or a book with a purple cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
Hero's Heart - Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - Feb 2025) - Feb 3
2. February - Black History Month: Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland and the United Kingdom. It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, while in Ireland and the United Kingdom it is observed in October.
💘Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship. You may also read a book with a mostly black or brown cover
💘Read a book with a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) character or a biracial relationship. You may also read a book with a mostly black or brown cover
The Duchess Charade - Emily E.K. Murdoch (HH #1847 - Mar 2025) (biracial) - Feb 24
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kristen Ashley:
💘Read one book written by Kristen Ashley, or any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Kristen Ashley:
★ She writes Romance and Humor
★ She was born and raised in a small town, on a very small farm, Indiana
★ She was first published in 2008.
★ She loves music and clothes
💘So you may also read any book set in Indiana or published in 2008. You can also read any book set in a small town or on a farm. Or you can read any book shelved as Humorous Romance.
💘Read one book written by Kristen Ashley, or any author with her first or last name.
★ She writes Romance and Humor
★ She was born and raised in a small town, on a very small farm, Indiana
★ She was first published in 2008.
★ She loves music and clothes
His Best Friend's Girl - Christine Rimmer (HSE #3081 - Mar 2025) (small town) - Feb 17
4. National Carrot Cake Day- February 3:
💘Read a book with the color orange on the cover or a book you consider a treat to read.
💘Read a book with the color orange on the cover or a book you consider a treat to read.
One Day in Apple Grove - C.H. Admirand (SourcebooksCasablanca - June 2013) (orange flowers) - Feb 7
5. Valentine’s Day - February 14:
💘Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment (i.e. love, sweet, dear, honey, lover) or a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover
💘Read a book with a word in the title that is an endearment (i.e. love, sweet, dear, honey, lover) or a book with a heart or embrace or kiss on the cover
Home Sweet Christmas - Susan Mallery (HQN - Oct 2022) - Feb 6
6. Love Your Pet Day - February 20:
💘Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with an animal word in the title (i.e. Wicked Fox, The Wolf and the Dove)
💘Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with an animal word in the title (i.e. Wicked Fox, The Wolf and the Dove)
21 Days With the Lyon - Shana Galen (Dragonblade - Feb 2025) - Feb 8
7. National Grapefruit Month -
💘Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a character who is into health and fitness.
💘Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a character who is into health and fitness.
Cold Case Squad - Marie Ferrarella (HRS #2264 - Feb 2024) (round) - Feb 14
8.American Heart Month:
💘Read a book with a medical professional in the story or a book with the color red on the cover.
💘Read a book with a medical professional in the story or a book with the color red on the cover.
Home Alone With the Children's Doctor - Traci Douglass (HMED #1357 - Dec 2023) (doctor) - Feb 10
9. National Library Lover’s Month:
💘Read a book you borrowed or a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’.
💘Read a book you borrowed or a book written by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter ‘L’.
A Gilded Age Christmas - Amanda McCabe, Lauri Robinson (HH #1757 - Nov 2023) (library) - Feb 2
10. Reader's Choice:
💘Read any book of your choice.
💘Read any book of your choice.
2025 March Monthly Challenge
1. Happy March Birthday!:
☘️Read a book published in March, or read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine.
☘️Read a book published in March, or read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine.
Twenty-Eight Dates - Michelle Lindo-Rice (HSE #3038 - Mar 2024) - Mar 3
2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: Women's History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women's Day on March 8, it is observed during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18.
☘️Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character, or with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others. You may also read a book with a cover that is primarily purple, green, and/or white.
☘️Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character, or with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others. You may also read a book with a cover that is primarily purple, green, and/or white.
Hawaiian Medic to Rescue His Heart - Annie O'Neill (HMED #1199 - Sept 2021) (positive effect) - Mar 5
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maz Maddox:
☘️Read one book written by Maz Maddox or any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Maz Maddox:
* Maz says she is the odd lovechild between a unicorn, dinosaur and vampire. The outcome is a human-like figure who inherited aspects of all three. She is a champion of logic and science, adores beauty and whimsy, and has a slight streak of darkness that dances the line of genius and insanity.
* She lives with her husband and dogs in "the wild land of cowboy boots and Shiner beer".
* She writes Gay and Lesbian romance and fantasy.
* Her first book, Heartache & Hoofbeats was published in 2018 and won the Rainbow Award for Gay Debut novel in 2019.
☘️You may also read a LGBTQIA+ book, or a book that includes shifters. OR you may read any book published in 2018, or that has won (or been nominated for) a literary award.
4. March 2 - Read Across America Day
☘️Read a book set in North, Central, or South America.
☘️Read one book written by Maz Maddox or any author with her first or last name.
* Maz says she is the odd lovechild between a unicorn, dinosaur and vampire. The outcome is a human-like figure who inherited aspects of all three. She is a champion of logic and science, adores beauty and whimsy, and has a slight streak of darkness that dances the line of genius and insanity.
* She lives with her husband and dogs in "the wild land of cowboy boots and Shiner beer".
* She writes Gay and Lesbian romance and fantasy.
* Her first book, Heartache & Hoofbeats was published in 2018 and won the Rainbow Award for Gay Debut novel in 2019.
☘️Read a book set in North, Central, or South America.
Spilling the Tea - Brenda Jackson (HQN - Apr 2025) (North America) - Mar 17
5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
☘️Reread a favorite book, or a new book by a favorite author, or any other book that you KNOW will make you happy! 😃
☘️Reread a favorite book, or a new book by a favorite author, or any other book that you KNOW will make you happy! 😃
Special Forces K-9 - Julie Miller (HI #2268 - Feb 2025) (favorite author) - Mar 11
6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
☘️Read a book with a workplace setting, or where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline.
☘️Read a book with a workplace setting, or where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline.
Deadlines, Donuts & Dreidels - Jennifer Wilck (HSE #3068 - Nov 2024) (occupation) - Mar 7
7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
☘️Read a book with a wealthy character, or with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover, or with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it.
☘️Read a book with a wealthy character, or with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover, or with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it.
The Loyalty of a Lyon - Linda Rae Sande (Dragonblade - Mar 2025) (wealthy character) - Mar 13
8. March 14 - Pi Day
☘️Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field, or a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover (bonus points if there's a pie involved somewhere!)
☘️Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field, or a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover (bonus points if there's a pie involved somewhere!)
Cold Case Murder Mystery - Nicole Helm (HI #2272 - Mar 2025) (forensic anthropologist) - Mar 1
9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day
☘️Read a book set in Ireland, or with an Irish author or character. You may also read a book with a primarily green cover.
☘️Read a book set in Ireland, or with an Irish author or character. You may also read a book with a primarily green cover.
An American Doctor in Ireland - Karin Baine (HMED #1378 - Mar 2024) (Ireland) - Mar 13
10. Reader's Choice:
☘️Read any book of your choice.
☘️Read any book of your choice.
2025 April Monthly Challenge
Read a book:
❇️ published in April
His Small-Town Catch - Kaylie Newell (HSE #3088 - Apr 2025) - Apr 12
❇️ with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond
2. April Month-Long Observance ❱❱ Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month ❱❱ Since its origin in 1986, the goal is to increase the level of interest, appreciation, and understanding of mathematics and statistics.
Read a book:
❇️ with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM-related field
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Suzanne Enoch
Read a book:
❇️ written by Suzanne Enoch, or any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about: Suzanne Enoch
❱❱ born in Southern California and always knew she wanted to write
❱❱ her first love is Regency romance but has also written several contemporary novels
❱❱ she is known for her humorous characters, sexy bad boys, and whip-sharp, witty dialogue
❱❱ she loves all things Star Wars
Read a book:
❇️ that is historical romance or set in England
❇️ with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond
Read a book:
❇️ with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM-related field
Read a book:
❇️ written by Suzanne Enoch, or any author with her first or last name.
❱❱ born in Southern California and always knew she wanted to write
❱❱ her first love is Regency romance but has also written several contemporary novels
❱❱ she is known for her humorous characters, sexy bad boys, and whip-sharp, witty dialogue
❱❱ she loves all things Star Wars
Read a book:
❇️ that is historical romance or set in England
The Warrior's Bride Alliance - Denise Lynn (HH #1848 - Mar 2025) (historical) - Apr 3
❇️ that is science fiction or science fiction romance
❇️ with a humorous/witty character or one considered to be a 'bad boy'
4. National Frog Month ❱❱ Many people are unaware that frogs represent transition — moving from one stage of life to the next. They serve as excellent reminders of adaptability and the ability to move on from any situation, place, or thing. Aside from what they represent, the importance of frogs in our ecosystem is highlighted this month. Fish, mammals, and birds consume them as food, while carnivorous frogs feed on mosquitoes and flies, contributing to the food chain cycle.
Read a book:
❇️ where a character goes through some type of transition (your interpretation)
❇️ that is science fiction or science fiction romance
❇️ with a humorous/witty character or one considered to be a 'bad boy'
Read a book:
❇️ where a character goes through some type of transition (your interpretation)
The Summer That Shaped Us - Lori Wilde (HarperCollins - Apr 2025) - Apr 28
❇️ that has any kind of animal on the cover
❇️ with a mostly green cover
5. National Karaoke Week ❱❱ Week 4 ❱❱ National Karaoke Week is a time to encourage amateur singers to show off their talents and enjoy the fun of singing along to music. Taking its roots in small nightclubs in Japan, karaoke has grown extremely popular in many other countries. So much so that the global karaoke market is currently worth billions of dollars, and annual events like Karaoke World Championships and National Karaoke Week are a thing.
Read a book:
❇️ that features someone singing (even in the shower!) or listening to music
❇️ set in Japan or with a character or author of Asian descent
❇️ with a person smiling on the cover - because karaoke makes you happy!
❇️ that has any kind of animal on the cover
❇️ with a mostly green cover
Read a book:
❇️ that features someone singing (even in the shower!) or listening to music
❇️ set in Japan or with a character or author of Asian descent
❇️ with a person smiling on the cover - because karaoke makes you happy!
Montana Memory - Josie Jade (Calamitte Jane Pub - Apr 2025) - Apr 17
6. Find a Rainbow Day ❱❱ April 3 ❱❱ The month of April brings spring showers. After those showers, the sun comes out and a rainbow often appears. And, if you are really lucky, you may see an uncommon double one. A rainbow is a meteorological phenomenon. A rainbow is bent, refracted white light, forming all the colors of the light spectrum. Water particles in the air act as a prism to bend light, forming a rainbow.
Read a book:
❇️ featuring a rain shower or other weather event
Read a book:
❇️ featuring a rain shower or other weather event
Renegade Reunion - Addison Fox (HRS #2320 - Apr 2025) (snowstorm) - Apr 6
❇️ that starts with a letter in RAINBOW
❇️ with a multicolor (4 or more) cover - bonus if you find a rainbow on the cover
7. National Siblings Day ❱❱ April 10 ❱❱ A day to appreciate and cherish your brothers and sisters. This includes stepsiblings and adopted siblings as well. Siblings are truly a special blessing that we probably all too often take for granted. They are often our best friends and supporters throughout life.
Read a book:
❇️ featuring a character with siblings or siblings of the heart
❇️ that starts with a letter in RAINBOW
❇️ with a multicolor (4 or more) cover - bonus if you find a rainbow on the cover
Read a book:
❇️ featuring a character with siblings or siblings of the heart
Pretending to Love a Lyon - Dayna Quince (Dragonblade - Apr 2025) - Apr 23
❇️ with 2 or more main characters
❇️ with at least 2 people on the cover
8. National Orchid Day ❱❱ April 16 ❱❱ Orchids are one of the most popular flowers of all. These beautiful flowers are native to almost all parts of the world except Antarctica. Scientists speculate that because this flower is native to most parts of the world, the flowers have been around since before the continents separated from each other. If true, they’ve been around for millions of years. Humans have cultivated them for thousands of years, even before Confucius was born (552 B.C.).
Read a book:
❇️ featuring a character who likes to garden or has plants indoors
❇️ with 5 or 2 in the page count or publish date
❇️ with any kind of flower on the cover
❇️ with 2 or more main characters
❇️ with at least 2 people on the cover
Read a book:
❇️ featuring a character who likes to garden or has plants indoors
❇️ with 5 or 2 in the page count or publish date
❇️ with any kind of flower on the cover
The Heiress's Daughter - Anne Gracie (Berkley - May 2024) - Apr 25
9. International Astronomy Day ❱❱ April 28 ❱❱ Grab your telescope, look for a dark place and pray for no clouds, as Astronomy Day is upon us. Tonight is a time to look up to the stars. This day was established to promote astronomy to the general public. Astronomy clubs and groups use this day and night to help teach people about the stars, and other celestial bodies in the universe. These groups take advantage of this day to offer people a view of the stars through a telescope, if possible.
Read a book:
❇️ featuring a character who reaches for the stars (your interpretation)
❇️ with either author's initial (first, middle or last) in TELESCOPE
❇️ with stars on the cover
Read a book:
❇️ featuring a character who reaches for the stars (your interpretation)
❇️ with either author's initial (first, middle or last) in TELESCOPE
❇️ with stars on the cover
Let Me Be the One - Lori Foster (HQN - Apr 2025) - Apr 16
10. Reader's Choice
❇️ Read any book of your choice!
❇️ Read any book of your choice!
2025 May Monthly Challenge
🌷 Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
🌷Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.
🌷 Read one book written by Susan Stoker or any author with her first or last name.
* Susan currently lives in Tennessee, but over the last 14 years has also lived in Missouri, California, Colorado, and Indiana.
* Her husband is retired Army, which explains the many moves listed above!
* She writes Contemporary Romance, primarily Romantic Suspense
* Her debut novel (and first book in her debut series), Outback Hearts, was published in 2014 and set in the Australian Outback.
Corralled in Cutthroat Creek - Juno Rushdan (HI #2286 - May 2025) (suspense) - May 9
4. May 3 - Kentucky Derby
🌷 Read a book with an animal in the storyline or on the cover (shifters count), or a book set in Kentucky, Maryland, or New York.
🌷 Read a book with an animal in the storyline or on the cover (shifters count), or a book set in Kentucky, Maryland, or New York.
Personal Security - Lisa Childs (HRS #2325 - May 2025) (dog) - May 28
5. May 4 - Star Wars Day “May The Fourth be with You”
🌷 Read a book tagged Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure or Historical (Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away...)
🌷 Read a book tagged Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure or Historical (Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away...)
Beauty and the Lyon - Tanya Wilde (Dragonblade - Apr 2025) (historical) - May 5
🌷 Read a book tagged Humor, Comedy or something similar, or a book that you expect to make you smile.
Hardly a Gentleman - Eloisa James (HarperCollins - May 2025) - May 15
7. May 9 - National Lost Sock Memorial Day
🌷 Read a book in which something (or someone) goes missing or is being searched for, or a book with feet visible on the cover (with or without socks/shoes).
🌷 Read a book in which something (or someone) goes missing or is being searched for, or a book with feet visible on the cover (with or without socks/shoes).
The Lightkeeper's Curse - Cassie Miles (HI #2288 - May 2025) (missing person) - May 22
8. May 11 - National Eat What You Want Day
🌷 Read a book with a character who is somehow involved in any aspect of the food industry (farm to table) or with any food or drink on the cover.
9. May 15 - International Day of Families
🌷 Read a book with close friends or family in the storyline (biological or 'found' family), or a book with more than two people on the cover.
🌷 Read a book with a character who is somehow involved in any aspect of the food industry (farm to table) or with any food or drink on the cover.
🌷 Read a book with close friends or family in the storyline (biological or 'found' family), or a book with more than two people on the cover.
A Summer to Start Over - Sera Taino (HSE #3092 - May 2025) (family) - May 20
10. Reader's Choice:
🌷 Read any book of your choice.
🌷 Read any book of your choice.
2025 June Monthly Challenge
🌷 Read a book published in June, or read a book with white or black on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
🌷Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character, or with a rainbow of colors on the cover.
🌷 Read one book written by Alyssa Day or any author with either of her first or last names.
* Alyssa Day is the pen name (and dark and tortured alter ego) of author Alesia Holliday.
* Her first book, an award-winning account of life as a military family during war-time, was written during the long nights when her Navy flyer husband was on deployment after 9/11, and was published in 2003.
* She has won many awards for her writing, including the RT Book Reviews Reviewer’s Choice Award and the prestigious RITA award.
* She writes Romance, Paranormal and Mystery under the name Alyssa day, and Comedy and non-Fiction under the name Alesia Holliday.
* Alesia, a former trial attorney, has lived in many different locations around the US and the world, and currently resides in Florida.
🌷 Read a book in which an animal plays a role, or with an animal on the cover (shifters count!)
🌷 Read a book that has alliteration or double letters in the author's name, title, or series name, or that repeats a word anywhere in the title and/or series name (the same word used in the title and series name counts).
Canyon Killer - Cindi Myers (HI #2290 - June 2025) - June 2
6. June 12 - Loving Day:
🌷 Read a romance in which the main couple is interracial, interfaith, LGBT+, or has some other strong social or cultural difference that might make some people think they shouldn't be together, or who must struggle against some outside force in order to be together (your interpretation).
The Lyon's Love Letters - Deb Marlow (Dragonblade - May 2025) (social diff) - June 6
7. June 20 - Summer/Winter solstice
🌷 Read a long book (at least 350 pages) or a short book (no more than 150 pages)
🌷 Read a romance in which the main couple is interracial, interfaith, LGBT+, or has some other strong social or cultural difference that might make some people think they shouldn't be together, or who must struggle against some outside force in order to be together (your interpretation).
🌷 Read a long book (at least 350 pages) or a short book (no more than 150 pages)
🌷 Read a sports romance or a book with a character who is otherwise very athletic. Or you may read a book with water on the cover.
The Viking's Royal Temptation - Roxy Harper (HH #1863 - June 2025) (water) - June 20
9. June 27 - Helen Keller day
🌷 Read a book with a character who is living with/overcoming some sort of disability, illness or injury - physical or mental.
The Duke's Champion - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - June 2025) (injury) - June 25
10. Reader's Choice:
🌷 Read any book of your choice.
🌷 Read a book with a character who is living with/overcoming some sort of disability, illness or injury - physical or mental.
🌷 Read any book of your choice.
July Monthly Challenge
🎆Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
The dog days or dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer. They were historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius (known colloquially as the "Dog Star"), which Hellenistic astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, and bad luck. They are now taken to be the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
🎆Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline.
Daring to Fall for the Prince - Heba Helmy (HH #1862 - June 2025) (hot climate - Egypt) - July 14
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jordan L. Hawk:
🎆Read one book written by Jordan L. Hawk or any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Jordan L. Hawk -
* Jordan L. Hawk lives in North Carolina
* He loves playing the Sims Video Game in his free time
* He writes gay, paranormal, gay historical, and monster's
* His best-selling Whyborne & Griffin series was voted Favorite All-Time M/M Series in 2015 by the Goodreads M/M Romance Group
🎆You may also read a book set in North Carolina, or by an author who is from North Carolina. You can also read any book set in Massachusetts, or is shelved as M/M, Paranormal, Historical or a book that has been nominated for or won a literary award.
🎆Read one book written by Jordan L. Hawk or any author with her first or last name.
* Jordan L. Hawk lives in North Carolina
* He loves playing the Sims Video Game in his free time
* He writes gay, paranormal, gay historical, and monster's
* His best-selling Whyborne & Griffin series was voted Favorite All-Time M/M Series in 2015 by the Goodreads M/M Romance Group
Lyon in the Wild - Diana Lloyd (Dragonblade - May 2025) (historical) - July 23
4. Second Week of July is–Nude Recreation Week:
🎆Read a book with a nude or mostly nude cover model or a beach on the cover, or with a character who spends time on a beach, in a club, or who strips for a living.
5. Third Week of July– Capture the Sunset Week:
🎆Read a book with a sunset or the colors of a sunset on the cover, or read a book set in the summer or in which someone watches a sunset.
🎆Read a book with a nude or mostly nude cover model or a beach on the cover, or with a character who spends time on a beach, in a club, or who strips for a living.
🎆Read a book with a sunset or the colors of a sunset on the cover, or read a book set in the summer or in which someone watches a sunset.
Hunted Through Italy - Delaney Diamond (HRS #2330 - June 2025) (watches sunset) - July 4
6. July 1- International Joke Day/Flower of the Day Bamboo:
🎆Read a book where a character tells a joke, visits a comedy show, is tagged humor/comedy or similar, or is set in a tropical climate where bamboo grows naturally.
7. July 2 is I Forgot Day: “Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.” – – John F. Kennedy
🎆Read a book with a character who forgets something, has amnesia, does something for revenge, or has an enemies-to-lovers storyline.
🎆Read a book where a character tells a joke, visits a comedy show, is tagged humor/comedy or similar, or is set in a tropical climate where bamboo grows naturally.
🎆Read a book with a character who forgets something, has amnesia, does something for revenge, or has an enemies-to-lovers storyline.
If You Can't Stand the Heat... - Mona Shroff (HSE #3096 - June 2025) (enemies-to-lovers) - July 7
8. July 3 is Civil Disobedience Day-“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you will live forever.” – – Mahatma Gandhi-
🎆Read a book where a character breaks the law or disobeys a rule, or a book in which a death plays a part in the story, or there is some kind protest in the story, has a dark colored cover, or is tagged Mystery or Suspense.
🎆Read a book where a character breaks the law or disobeys a rule, or a book in which a death plays a part in the story, or there is some kind protest in the story, has a dark colored cover, or is tagged Mystery or Suspense.
Montana Justice - Josie Jade (Calamitte Jane Pub - July 2025) (breaks the law) - July 3
9. July 8 is Video Games Day-in honor of the monthly author-
🎆Read a book where a character plays video games or works or studies in a STEM field, or that has some kind of technology on the cover (your interpretation).
10. Reader's Choice:
🎆Read any book of your choice.
🎆Read a book where a character plays video games or works or studies in a STEM field, or that has some kind of technology on the cover (your interpretation).
🎆Read any book of your choice.
August Monthly Challenge
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1. Happy August Birthday!:
🌻 Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.
2. August Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month: August 1 marks the start of Happiness Happens Month, a time to celebrate and appreciate all of life's joys! This month was created in 1999 by the Secret Society of Happy People, which encourages everyone to focus on the positive aspects of life. The goal is to spread happiness throughout the world and remind people that they should be grateful for everything they have. So get ready to smile and enjoy this special month by indulging in activities that make you happy and spreading joy wherever you go!
🌻 Read a humorous book, or any book that you're sure will make you smile!
🌻 Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.
🌻 Read a humorous book, or any book that you're sure will make you smile!
Lei and the Fire Goddess - Malia Maunakea (Penguin - June 2023) - Aug 23
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak: Read one book written by Lexi Blake (aka Sophie Oak) or any author with her first or last name.
🌻 Lexi Blake’s Backlist
🌻 Sophie Oak’s Backlist
Fun facts about Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak:
* She lives in Texas with her family and “the laziest rescue dog in the world”
* Lexi has written various subgenres of romance, as well as urban fantasy
* She is a NY Times and USA Today bestselling author
* When Lexi was younger, her writing focused on plays and journalism
🌻 You may also read any book set in Texas, a book with a dog in it, or a book with either an actor or journalist character in it. You can also read any book published by a New York Times or USA Today bestselling author.
🌻 Lexi Blake’s Backlist
🌻 Sophie Oak’s Backlist
* She lives in Texas with her family and “the laziest rescue dog in the world”
* Lexi has written various subgenres of romance, as well as urban fantasy
* She is a NY Times and USA Today bestselling author
* When Lexi was younger, her writing focused on plays and journalism
The Cowboy's English Lady - Lauri Robinson (HH #1867 - July 2025) (Texas) - Aug 7
4. Sunflower Day – August 2: The first Saturday of August celebrates the joy of the happiest flower on Earth: the sunflower! With origins that stretch back to at least 1000 B.C., this versatile flower is more than its beauty: it is also a source of food, oil, paints, and more.
🌻 Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with flowers on its cover. You can also read a book with a “sunshine” character, or a book with a happily-ever-after.
🌻 Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with flowers on its cover. You can also read a book with a “sunshine” character, or a book with a happily-ever-after.
The Love Fix - Jill Shalvis (Avon - June 2025) (sunshine character) - Aug 1
5. Coast Guard Day – August 4: Founded in 1790, the United States Coast Guard is best known for its water search-and-rescue operations, but this military division also plays a large part in marine environmental protection.
🌻 Read a book that is categorized on Goodreads as military romance, or features an active-duty service member or a veteran of any military branch. You can also read a book where a character goes swimming, a book where someone needs rescued (bonus points if a helicopter is involved!), a book with water on its cover, or a book with either 17 or 90 in its page count.
🌻 Read a book that is categorized on Goodreads as military romance, or features an active-duty service member or a veteran of any military branch. You can also read a book where a character goes swimming, a book where someone needs rescued (bonus points if a helicopter is involved!), a book with water on its cover, or a book with either 17 or 90 in its page count.
Dark Web Investigation - Katie Mettner (HI #2297 - July 2025) (veteran) - Aug 14
6. Sleep Under the Stars Night – August 8: Those celebrating Global Sleep Under the Stars Night are encouraged to spend a night outside to enjoy the wonders the late summer sky beholds.
🌻 Read a book with a character who goes camping or spends a night outside for any reason. You can also read a book with an astronomer character (professional or amateur), a book classified as science-fiction romance on Goodreads, or a book with a night sky or stars on its cover.
🌻 Read a book with a character who goes camping or spends a night outside for any reason. You can also read a book with an astronomer character (professional or amateur), a book classified as science-fiction romance on Goodreads, or a book with a night sky or stars on its cover.
Wilderness Search - Cindi Myers (HI #2307 - Sept 2025) (outside) - Aug 29
7. Relaxation Day – August 15: Kick back with a book and relax! If you have something to do, it can surely wait for tomorrow.
🌻 Read a book where the characters spend time lazing around or doing a relaxing activity. You can also read a novella, a book with a summer-inspired cover (your interpretation), or a comfort-read from a favorite author.
8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day – August 23: Founded in 2024, Find Your Inner Nerd Day encourages you to flaunt your quirkiness while celebrating your interests and hobbies. Whether you’re a collector, a movie aficionado, a comic book reader, or just jam with everything geek, this day is for you!
🌻 Read a book with a nerdy/geeky/quirky character (your interpretation), or a character who is an avid collector, gamer, or involved in a fandom. You can also read a romantic graphic novel (some suggestions), or a book published in 2024.
9. Resurrect Romance Week: Exactly six months after Valentine’s Day, the second full week in August celebrates Resurrect Romance Week. This holiday encourages people to celebrate love and reinforce love for their partners by showing them how you feel.
🌻 Read a book that is a second-chance romance, or a book with an established couple who must repair their relationship. You can also read a book with a character who performs a “grand gesture” for their romantic partner, or a book with red or hearts on the cover.
🌻 Read a book where the characters spend time lazing around or doing a relaxing activity. You can also read a novella, a book with a summer-inspired cover (your interpretation), or a comfort-read from a favorite author.
🌻 Read a book with a nerdy/geeky/quirky character (your interpretation), or a character who is an avid collector, gamer, or involved in a fandom. You can also read a romantic graphic novel (some suggestions), or a book published in 2024.
🌻 Read a book that is a second-chance romance, or a book with an established couple who must repair their relationship. You can also read a book with a character who performs a “grand gesture” for their romantic partner, or a book with red or hearts on the cover.
Her Fairy-Tale Farmer - Elle Douglas (HSE #3099 - July 2025) (grand gesture) - Aug 12
10. Reader's Choice:
🌻 Read any book of your choice.
🌻 Read any book of your choice.
2025 September Monthly Challenge
🎵 Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honor of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.
The Duke's Sharpshooter - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - Sept 2025) - Sept 12
2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
Celebration of Classical Music Month started in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, who declared every September as Classical Music Month. His proclamation stated, “Classical music is a celebration of artistic excellence… This month we exalt the many talented composers, conductors, and musicians who bring classical music to our ears… Music is a unifying force in our world, bringing people together across vast cultural and geographical divisions.”
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.
Celebration of Classical Music Month started in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, who declared every September as Classical Music Month. His proclamation stated, “Classical music is a celebration of artistic excellence… This month we exalt the many talented composers, conductors, and musicians who bring classical music to our ears… Music is a unifying force in our world, bringing people together across vast cultural and geographical divisions.”
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.
Fake Date on the Orient Express - Jessica Gilmore (HR #4959 - Aug 2025) (actress) - Sept 16
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
Fun Facts about Shelly Laurenston:
* She writes fantasy stories as G. A. Aiken, while Shelly Laurenston books are often paranormal shifter stories.
* Shelly published her first book, To Challenge A Dragon, in 2004.
* Originally from Long Island, Shelly now lives on the West Coast of the US with her family and her beloved dog, Aggie.
* Growing up, she religiously watched old black-and-white movies like the Wolfman, Frankenstein, Dracula.
🎵 Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name.
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.
4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
A day to appreciate record feats of engineering and award-winning architectural marvels.
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.
5. September 6 - World Beard Day
Celebrating a day to show off the many styles of facial hair. It is speculated that the roots of World Beard Day dates back to around 800 A.D. Danish Vikings had a special day to glorify beards and those who wore them.
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small-town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.
Fun Facts about Shelly Laurenston:
* She writes fantasy stories as G. A. Aiken, while Shelly Laurenston books are often paranormal shifter stories.
* Shelly published her first book, To Challenge A Dragon, in 2004.
* Originally from Long Island, Shelly now lives on the West Coast of the US with her family and her beloved dog, Aggie.
* Growing up, she religiously watched old black-and-white movies like the Wolfman, Frankenstein, Dracula.
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.
A day to appreciate record feats of engineering and award-winning architectural marvels.
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.
Celebrating a day to show off the many styles of facial hair. It is speculated that the roots of World Beard Day dates back to around 800 A.D. Danish Vikings had a special day to glorify beards and those who wore them.
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small-town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.
The Paradise Petition - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - July 2025) (historical) - Sept 3
6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
Grab a book you might enjoy and spend the day reading, either by yourself or with others
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.
Grab a book you might enjoy and spend the day reading, either by yourself or with others
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.
A Lyon's Promise - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - Sept 2025) (recommended) - Sept 28
7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
A day to honour all the musical artists and chart-topping songs that make them memorable--even if it was just once.
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand-alone book (ie. not part of a series).
A day to honour all the musical artists and chart-topping songs that make them memorable--even if it was just once.
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand-alone book (ie. not part of a series).
Full Speed Ahead - Merline Lovelace (Merline Lovelace - Sept 2025) (stand-alone) - Sept 13
8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
This Day promotes the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe where over 200 languages are spoken and about 54% of Europeans can speak more than one language.
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title. You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.
This Day promotes the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe where over 200 languages are spoken and about 54% of Europeans can speak more than one language.
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title. You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.
Devil's Cub - Georgette Heyer (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Nov 2009) (France) - Sept 9
9. September 29 - World Heart Day
This day has become the biggest global awareness raising campaign for cardiovascular health.
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.
This day has become the biggest global awareness raising campaign for cardiovascular health.
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.
To Steal a Lyon's Heart - Dayna Quince (Dragonblade - July 2025) (doctor) - Sept 7
10. Reader's Choice
🎵 Read any book of your choice.
🎵 Read any book of your choice.
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