Finished Monthly Challenges
January Monthly Challenge
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🎉 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.
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