Drifting Into A Winter Romance Quarterly Challenge
Dec. 15th, 2025 - March 14th, 2026
Below are 16 tasks based on different ways two people might meet and 14 tasks based on ideas on how to keep that new, blossoming relationship on a lasting path (or maybe just short-term spicy- whatever you want!)
Level 2- Our first date!- Read 10 books
Level 3- We have plans to go out again- Read 20 books
Level 4- Things are looking serious- Read 25 books
Level 5- We are committed!- Read 30 books
Bonus 1- 5 books- Can be added to any level
Bonus 2- 5 books- Can be added to any level
Audiobooks and rereads are allowed.
You can always add levels as you go.
You can add either Bonus or both Bonuses at any level
Tasks can be completed in any order, choosing between all 30 tasks
You may update your original post with your progress or repost, it is your choice. But please repost upon completion**
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Drifting Into A Winter Romance Quarterly Tasks -
Snow Kissed - RaeAnne Thayne (Canary Street/HQN - Oct 2025) (winter) - Feb 8
3. Blind Date- Read a book with a character who is hiding
something or story with mistaken identity or a book with the back of someone's
head on the cover.
Cooper - Josie Jade (Calamitte Jane Pub - Jan 2026) (hiding something) - Jan 16
4. Social Media- Read a book with a nerd/geek character
or with someone who uses a cell phone or computer to communicate.
Hero's Touch - Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - Feb 2026) - Feb 6
5. Second Chances- Read a book that is 2nd in a series or
has a 2 in the page count or publishing date.
Big Sky Safe House - Juno Rushdan (HI #2328 - Dec 2025) (#2 Ironside Protection Service) - Feb 2
6. Traveling- Read a book set in a country not your own
or a book with a vehicle on the cover.
Lyon of Scotland - Susan King (Dragonblade - Oct 2025) (country - Scotland) - Feb 11
7. Office Party- Read a book with a white-collar
profession or a book with white on the cover.
Her Cowboy for the Holiday - Makenna Lee (HSE #3116 - Nov 2025) (architect) - Feb 28
8. Rescue- Read a romantic suspense story or a book with
a firefighter or EMT character.
Danger Zone - Cindi Myers (HI #2345 - Mar 2026) (romantic suspense) - Mar 3
9. Doctor's Office- Read a book with a character in the
medical field or a long story (for the long wait in the waiting room!).
One Night to Twin Surprise - Rachel Dove (HMED #1499 - Nov 2025) (doctor/nurse) - Feb 20
10. School- Read a YA book or a story set in a school or
includes a teacher or student character or a book with yellow on the cover.
Autumn Nights, Holiday Lights - Elle Douglas (HSE #3113 - Oct 2025) (student) - Jan 27
11. Best Friend's Sibling- Read a friends-to-lovers or taboo story, or a book with silver or gold on the cover.
12. Walking dog in the park- Read a book with an animal
in the story or on the cover or a book with green on the cover.
Colorado K-9 Rescue - Kathleen Donnelly (HI #2344 - Oct 2025) - Jan 23
13. Celebration- Read a book with a celebration in the
story or stars or many colors on the cover.
Desperate Justice - Bonnie Vanak (HI #2349 - Nov 2025) (celebration) - Feb 24
14. In the Supermarket- Read a book set in the food
industry (i.e. chef, baker, waiter, waitress) or with a character who loves
food or a book with food on the cover.
15. In the Bookstore- Read a book that is part of a large
series (your interpretation) or a book with a book or glasses on the cover.
Love, Lies, and the Lyon - E.L. Johnson (Dragonblade - Sept 2025) (large series) - Jan 2
16. At a Bar- Read a book with the letter 'B' or 'A' or
'R' in the title, series name or author's name.
How Can We Keep It Interesting (and you interested)?
17. Island Getaway- Read a book with an island or beach
setting or a book with water or a sun on the cover.
Witness to Murder - Debra Webb (HI #2320 - Nov 2025) (lake on cover) - Mar 2
18. Dress Up- Read a book with clothes on the cover or an
erotic or spicy romance.
The Lyon Returns - Kimberly Keyes (Dragonblade - Oct 2025) (spicy) - Feb 19
19. Dirty talk/text/sext- Read a story that is out of
your comfort zone or a book with a character that takes a risk.
20. Discuss becoming parents- Read a book with a
pregnancy/baby/child in the story or with the word 'baby' or 'love' in the
title or series name.
The Duke's Cavalier - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - Jan 2026) (baby) - Jan 26
21. Get Married- Read a new-to-you author or a book with jewelry or an accessory (i.e., scarf, veil) on the cover.
Resisting the Forbidden Widow - Maggie Weston (HH #1882 - Oct 2025) (new author) - Jan 18
22. Renew Vows- Read a book by an author you have already
read or a book in a series you have already started.
Enchanted by the Lyon - Sherry Ewing (Dragonblade - Oct 2025) (author and series) - Jan 30
23. Go out to dinner- Read a paranormal story (maybe a
vampire who is avoiding a stake or is ready to 'feast') or a book with a weapon
on the cover.
24. Go dancing- Read a story with a character who is in
the arts or is a performer or a book with shoe(s) on the cover.
Tracing Her Stolen Identity - Katie Mettner (HI #2318 - Oct 2025) (artist) - Jan 19
25. Snuggle by the fire- Read a book with a light source
on the cover or a book you want to snuggle up with and read.
26. Drink hot cocoa together- Read a book that is set in
a hot climate, a hot month or has a 'hot' cover.
27. Open the car door- Read a historical romance or a
book you can't wait to open.
The Blind Lyon - Sandra Sookoo (Dragonblade - Oct 2025) - Feb 14
28. Treat your partner's family well- Read a book set in
the continent you live in or a book recommended by a family member.
29. Go to an Amusement Park- Read a book tagged
'thriller', 'thrilling', 'adventure' or read a story that is a fast read.
30. Make each other laugh- Read a book with a smile or
mouth on the cover or a book that you think will cheer you up.
Bonus Options-
You may complete either Bonus or both Bonuses. You may
add either or both to any level.
Bonus #1-
Fall in love with a new book! (or new book boyfriend/girlfriend)
1. Read a new to you author
2. Read the first book in a new to you series
3. Read a romance sub-genre you don’t usually read
4. Read a new release (2025)
5. Read a book on another Goodreads member’s shelf (any shelf)
And/Or
Bonus #2-
Maintain that ongoing great book relationship!
1. Read a book by one of your favorite authors
2. Read a book in a series you have already started
3. Read one of your favorite romantic tropes or sub-genres (i.e. road trip, second chances, paranormal)
4. Read a book published prior to 2025
5. Read a book that sounds intriguing to you based on the précis/blurb on its home page.
Fall in love with a new book! (or new book boyfriend/girlfriend)
2. Read the first book in a new to you series
3. Read a romance sub-genre you don’t usually read
4. Read a new release (2025)
5. Read a book on another Goodreads member’s shelf (any shelf)
Maintain that ongoing great book relationship!
2. Read a book in a series you have already started
3. Read one of your favorite romantic tropes or sub-genres (i.e. road trip, second chances, paranormal)
4. Read a book published prior to 2025
5. Read a book that sounds intriguing to you based on the précis/blurb on its home page.
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