Finished Monthly Challenges
January Monthly Challenge
8/10
🎉 Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet.
🎉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.
Autumn Nights, Holiday Lights - Elle Douglas (HSE #3113 - Oct 2025) (student) - Jan 27
🌷 Read one book written by Ruby Dixon or any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Ruby Dixon:
* Ruby Dixon is the author of well over 100 novels and novellas, mostly Sci-Fi Romance.
* While she is best known for her Ice Planet Barbarians world, her first published novel was Off Limits, released in 2014.
* She requires coffee to function and will show you pictures of her cats at a moment's notice -- you have been warned..
* Ruby lives with her husband (and cats) in the Southern United States.
🎉 You may also read any book shelved as romance or sci-fi, or that includes monsters. In addition you may read any book set in the Southern United States, or with a MC that has a pet.
4. January 1 - New Year's Day
🎉 Read a book that is by a new-to-you author, or is the first book in a new-to-you series.
🌷 Read one book written by Ruby Dixon or any author with her first or last name.
* Ruby Dixon is the author of well over 100 novels and novellas, mostly Sci-Fi Romance.
* While she is best known for her Ice Planet Barbarians world, her first published novel was Off Limits, released in 2014.
* She requires coffee to function and will show you pictures of her cats at a moment's notice -- you have been warned..
* Ruby lives with her husband (and cats) in the Southern United States.
🎉 Read a book that is by a new-to-you author, or is the first book in a new-to-you series.
Resisting the Forbidden Widow - Maggie Weston (HH #1882 - Oct 2025) (new author) - Jan 18
5. January 8 - Male Watchers Day
🎉 Read a book with at least one hot male cover model.
🎉 Read a book with at least one hot male cover model.
Enchanted by the Lyon - Sherry Ewing (Dragonblade - Oct 2025) - Jan 30
6. January 18 - Winnie the Pooh Day
🎉 Read a book in which a child plays a role in the plot, or a book that is tagged Young Adult or Child/Children/Kids or similar.
🎉 Read a book in which a child plays a role in the plot, or a book that is tagged Young Adult or Child/Children/Kids or similar.
The Duke's Cavalier - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - Jan 2026) (child) - Jan 26
7. January 21 - National Hugging Day
🎉 Read a book with an embrace or kiss on the cover.
🎉 Read a book that includes an engagement or wedding, or in which engaged or married character(s) play a role in the storyline (doesn't need to be MCs).
🎉 Read a book with an embrace or kiss on the cover.
🎉 Read a book that includes an engagement or wedding, or in which engaged or married character(s) play a role in the storyline (doesn't need to be MCs).
Love, Lies, and the Lyon - E.L. Johnson (Dragonblade - Sept 2025) (wedding) - Jan 2
🎉 Read a workplace romance, or a book in which a MCs job is a part of the storyline.
🎉 Read a workplace romance, or a book in which a MCs job is a part of the storyline.
Colorado K-9 Rescue - Kathleen Donnelly (HI #2344 - Oct 2025) (job) - Jan 23
🎉 Read any book of your choice.
🎉 Read any book of your choice.
February Monthly Challenge
8/10
Read a book:
💟 published in February
Hero's Touch - Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - Feb 2026) - Feb 6
💟 with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
2. February Month-Long Observance - 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
💟 with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
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
Big Sky Safe House - Juno Rushdan (HI #2328 - Dec 2025) (Black) - Feb 2
💟 with a mostly black or brown cover.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.B. Dunbar
Fun Facts about L.B. Dunbar:
* Loves stories about sexy silver foxes, second chances, and small towns
* A avid fan of flip flops, sweet tea, rom-coms and the Chicago Cubs
* Lives in Chicago with her own sexy silver fox.
Read a book:
💟 written by L.B. Dunbar or any author with her initials or last name.
💟 a small town romance
Fun Facts about L.B. Dunbar:
* Loves stories about sexy silver foxes, second chances, and small towns
* A avid fan of flip flops, sweet tea, rom-coms and the Chicago Cubs
* Lives in Chicago with her own sexy silver fox.
Read a book:
💟 written by L.B. Dunbar or any author with her initials or last name.
💟 a small town romance
Snow Kissed - RaeAnne Thayne (Canary Street/HQN - Oct 2025) - Feb 8
💟 a sports romance
4. February 2 - World Wetlands Day
Raising awareness about the vital role wetlands play in culture, biodiversity, and sustainability for people and our planet.
Read a book:
💟 with water or green on the cover
💟 set in a different culture or continent from you
💟 that is part of an interconnected series or multi-authored collection
💟 a sports romance
Raising awareness about the vital role wetlands play in culture, biodiversity, and sustainability for people and our planet.
Read a book:
💟 with water or green on the cover
💟 set in a different culture or continent from you
💟 that is part of an interconnected series or multi-authored collection
Lyon of Scotland - Susan King (Dragonblade - Oct 2025) (Lyon's Den) - Feb 11
5. February 5 - World Nutella Day
A celebration of what happens when hazelnuts and chocolate collide. In the 1800s, in the northern Italian city of Piedmont, a paste of chocolate and hazelnuts was created at a time when the nuts were abundant, but the cocoa was not.
Read a book:
💟 with a sweet or cinnamon roll character
A celebration of what happens when hazelnuts and chocolate collide. In the 1800s, in the northern Italian city of Piedmont, a paste of chocolate and hazelnuts was created at a time when the nuts were abundant, but the cocoa was not.
Read a book:
💟 with a sweet or cinnamon roll character
One Night to Twin Surprise - Rachel Dove (HMED #1499 - Nov 2025) - Feb 20
💟 with a sweet treat on the cover
💟 Publication date includes 1, 8 or 0
6. February 11 - International Day of Women & Girls in Science
Promoting equal access and participation in science, technology and innovation for women and girls of all ages, as well as celebrating the contributions of women in science worldwide.
Read a book:
💟 with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM field
💟 with a woman on the cover
💟 a historical romance
💟 with a sweet treat on the cover
💟 Publication date includes 1, 8 or 0
Promoting equal access and participation in science, technology and innovation for women and girls of all ages, as well as celebrating the contributions of women in science worldwide.
Read a book:
💟 with a character who studies, teaches, or works in a STEM field
💟 with a woman on the cover
💟 a historical romance
The Blind Lyon - Sandra Sookoo (Dragonblade - Oct 2025) - Feb 14
7. 2nd Saturday in February - International Snowmobile Ride Day
Besides providing an opportunity to view the winter wonderland around you, riding a snowmobile is also a great way for families to get together for fun during the long, winter months.
Read a book:
💟 with snow or white on the cover
💟 a fantasy or suspense romance
Besides providing an opportunity to view the winter wonderland around you, riding a snowmobile is also a great way for families to get together for fun during the long, winter months.
Read a book:
💟 with snow or white on the cover
💟 a fantasy or suspense romance
Desperate Justice - Bonnie Vanak (HI #2349 - Nov 2025) - Feb 24
💟 a fun read (your interpretation)
8. February 14 - Valentine's Day
A day to celebrate the love that keeps people together.
Read a book:
💟 with pink or flowers on the cover
💟 the word "Love" in the title
💟 has a romance trope as a goodreads Main Page Genre (eg. enemies to lovers, second chance, friends to lovers, forced proximity, etc)
9. February 24 - World Bartender Day
Celebrating the bartender, one of the world’s oldest professions. It’s also a day for bartenders to show off their unique talents and creations.
Read a book:
💟 set in hospitality industry or a character who is a bartender
💟 recommended to you (just like trying something off the drinks menu!)
💟 a title starting with any of the letters of COCKTAIL
10. Reader's Choice
💟 Read any book of your choice.
💟 a fun read (your interpretation)
A day to celebrate the love that keeps people together.
Read a book:
💟 with pink or flowers on the cover
💟 the word "Love" in the title
💟 has a romance trope as a goodreads Main Page Genre (eg. enemies to lovers, second chance, friends to lovers, forced proximity, etc)
Celebrating the bartender, one of the world’s oldest professions. It’s also a day for bartenders to show off their unique talents and creations.
Read a book:
💟 set in hospitality industry or a character who is a bartender
💟 recommended to you (just like trying something off the drinks menu!)
💟 a title starting with any of the letters of COCKTAIL
💟 Read any book of your choice.
March Monthly Challenge
🌷 Read a book published in March, or
🌷 read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine.
The Cowboy's Convenient Wife - Carol Arens (HH #1887 - Nov 2025) - Mar 11
2. March Month - Long Observance - Irish-American Heritage Month (United States): Irish American Heritage Month is celebrated in March every year and honors the achievements and contributions of Irish immigrants and their descendants living in the United States.
🌷 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.
The Maid of Sherwood Forest - Sian Ann Bessey (Shadow Mountain - Nov 2025) - Mar 25
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - J.S. Scott:
🌷 Read one book written by J.S. Scott or
🌷 any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about J.S. Scott:
* J.S. "Jan" Scott is the author of well over 50 novels and novellas, mostly about billionaires and the women they fall hard for.
* She has also published several books under the name of Lane Parker
* She writes contemporary and some paranormal erotic romance, and can't seem to write a story that doesn't have a happily ever after ending.
* Jan lives with her husband and two very spoiled German Shepherds in the beautiful Rocky Mountains.
🌷 You may also read any book shelved as erotica, contemporary romance, or paranormal romance, or
🌷 that includes an extremely wealthy character, or any book by Lane Parker or
🌷 by any author with her first or last name.
🌷 In addition you may read any book set in the Rocky Mountains or
🌷 Read one book written by J.S. Scott or
🌷 any author with her first or last name.
* J.S. "Jan" Scott is the author of well over 50 novels and novellas, mostly about billionaires and the women they fall hard for.
* She has also published several books under the name of Lane Parker
* She writes contemporary and some paranormal erotic romance, and can't seem to write a story that doesn't have a happily ever after ending.
* Jan lives with her husband and two very spoiled German Shepherds in the beautiful Rocky Mountains.
🌷 that includes an extremely wealthy character, or any book by Lane Parker or
🌷 by any author with her first or last name.
🌷 In addition you may read any book set in the Rocky Mountains or
Danger Zone - Cindi Myers (HI #2345 - Mar 2026) - Mar 3
🌷 any other mountain setting, or
🌷 with a MC that has a pet.
4. March is Music in Our Schools Month
🌷 Read a book with a MC who is a teacher or a student, or
🌷 any other mountain setting, or
🌷 with a MC that has a pet.
🌷 Read a book with a MC who is a teacher or a student, or
Witness to Murder - Debra Webb (HI #2320 - Nov 2025) (grad student) - Mar 2
🌷 with a school setting.
🌷 You may also read a book with a storyline that includes a performing artist of any kind (musician, dancer, actor, etc.)
5. March 2 - Old Stuff Day
🌷 Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year, or
🌷 is among the oldest if you don't have any that old. Or
🌷 you may read a book that was first published more than 10 years ago, or
🌷 that has an "older" main character (your interpretation, and paranormal/immortal characters count).
6. March 14 - Pi Day
🌷 Read a book with a character who works or studies in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
🌷 with a school setting.
🌷 You may also read a book with a storyline that includes a performing artist of any kind (musician, dancer, actor, etc.)
🌷 Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year, or
🌷 is among the oldest if you don't have any that old. Or
🌷 you may read a book that was first published more than 10 years ago, or
🌷 that has an "older" main character (your interpretation, and paranormal/immortal characters count).
🌷 Read a book with a character who works or studies in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
Second Chance Under the Mistletoe – Kandy Shepherd (HR #4973 – Nov 2025) (engineer) - Mar 18
🌷 You may also read a book with food or drink in the storyline or
🌷 on the cover (bonus points if it's pie 😁).
7. March 15 - Oscar Night - The Academy Awards
🌷 Read a book that has been, or that you think should be, made into a movie or TV show.
8. March 19 - Let's Laugh Day
🌷 Read a book that is tagged comedy, humor, funny, or something similar, or
🌷 a book that you just think will make you laugh.
9. March 20 - Vernal (Spring) Equinox/Earth Day
🌷 Read a book with some kind of new beginning...could be a new relationship, new job, new home, etc. - your interpretation. Or
🌷 you may read a book with a character who spends a lot of time outdoors or
🌷 with an outdoor scene on the cover.
🌷 You may also read a book with food or drink in the storyline or
🌷 on the cover (bonus points if it's pie 😁).
🌷 Read a book that has been, or that you think should be, made into a movie or TV show.
🌷 Read a book that is tagged comedy, humor, funny, or something similar, or
🌷 a book that you just think will make you laugh.
🌷 Read a book with some kind of new beginning...could be a new relationship, new job, new home, etc. - your interpretation. Or
🌷 you may read a book with a character who spends a lot of time outdoors or
🌷 with an outdoor scene on the cover.
A Secret Between Friends - Christine Rimmer (HSE #3155 - Apr 2026) - Mar 8
10. Reader's Choice:
🌷 Read any book of your choice.
🌷 Read any book of your choice.
April Monthly Challenge
5/10
🌷 Read a book published in April or
🌷 read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.
🌷 Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, works, or has a hobby that is in a STEM-related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
Christmas Security - Lisa Childs (HRS #2353 - Dec 2025) (biophysist) - Apr 13
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Ilona Andrews:
🌷 Read one book written by Ilona Andrews or
🌷 any author with their first or last name.
Fun Facts about Ilona Andrews:
* Ilona Andrews is a pseudonym for the husband-and-wife writing team of Ilona and Andrew Gordon.
* They write mainly Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Romance.
* Their first novel, Magic Bites, was published in April, 2007, and since then they have won multiple awards, including several Romantic Times Reader's Choice awards..
* Gordon and Ilona currently reside in Texas with their two children and many dogs and cats.
🌷 You may also read any book shelved as Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Romance, or
🌷 that has a child or a pet in the storyline. In addition, you may
🌷 Read one book written by Ilona Andrews or
🌷 any author with their first or last name.
* Ilona Andrews is a pseudonym for the husband-and-wife writing team of Ilona and Andrew Gordon.
* They write mainly Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Romance.
* Their first novel, Magic Bites, was published in April, 2007, and since then they have won multiple awards, including several Romantic Times Reader's Choice awards..
* Gordon and Ilona currently reside in Texas with their two children and many dogs and cats.
🌷 You may also read any book shelved as Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Romance, or
🌷 that has a child or a pet in the storyline. In addition, you may
Christmas Cottage Getaway - Tara Taylor Quinn (HSE #3120 - Dec 2025) - Apr 6
🌷 read any book set in Texas or
🌷 that has won or been nominated for any literary award.
4. First week in April - Library Week
🌷 Read a book that you borrowed - from a library, KU, a friend, etc. Or
🌷 you may read a book by a favorite author or
🌷 reread one of your all-time favorite books.
5. April 1 - International Fun at Work Day
🌷 Read a book with a workplace setting, or
🌷 read any book set in Texas or
🌷 that has won or been nominated for any literary award.
🌷 Read a book that you borrowed - from a library, KU, a friend, etc. Or
🌷 you may read a book by a favorite author or
🌷 reread one of your all-time favorite books.
🌷 Read a book with a workplace setting, or
Hot Nights with the Paramedic - Carol Marinelli (HMED #1509 - Jan 2026) - Apr 28
🌷 one that you would read/listen to while working (or that you would read at work if you could, since not everyone has that option).
6. April 3 - Find a Rainbow Day
🌷 Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character, or
🌷 with a bright, colorful cover.
7. April 7 - World Health Day
🌷 Read a book with a MC who is in the medical field or
🌷 is a first responder.
8. April 16 - Eggs Benedict Day, Mushroom Day
🌷 Read a book set in the food/beverage industry - anywhere from farm to table.
🌷 one that you would read/listen to while working (or that you would read at work if you could, since not everyone has that option).
🌷 Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character, or
🌷 with a bright, colorful cover.
🌷 Read a book with a MC who is in the medical field or
🌷 is a first responder.
🌷 Read a book set in the food/beverage industry - anywhere from farm to table.
The Wild Card - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - Dec 2025) (diner) - Apr 18
9. April 30 - International Jazz Day
🌷 Read a book set in New Orleans (known as the birthplace of Jazz), or Chicago, Kansas City or New York City - all cities known for their deep roots in Jazz.
🌷 You may also read a book with a character who is performing artist (musician, actor, dancer, etc).
10. Reader's Choice:
🌷 Read any book of your choice.
🌷 Read a book set in New Orleans (known as the birthplace of Jazz), or Chicago, Kansas City or New York City - all cities known for their deep roots in Jazz.
🌷 You may also read a book with a character who is performing artist (musician, actor, dancer, etc).
🌷 Read any book of your choice.
No comments:
Post a Comment