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.
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