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2016 May Monthly Challenge

Just a bit of extra recognition for those who were able to finish their challenge this month...congratulations to ALL Readers!
Christine
Fran
Mai
Jonquil
Sandra
NayNay
Netanella
Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress
Tina Theresa
Susan A
Sana
Katherine
Shelby
Ethel
Angie
Susan
MyzanM
Tien
Candace
Zorina
Amanda A
Tammie
KarenH
Gea
LaurLa
MountainKat
Becky
Ranzes Ryne
KathyD
Danielle
Barbara
Penney
Rachel C
Bookchaser
Taylor
Cecily
Mandi
Amy
Emily
Lacy

0/10 Completed
0�1. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
The Striker by Monica McCarty
0​â¶Ä�2. Member of the Month ~ Becca: Read a book from any of ​â¶Ä‹Becca's Shelvesâ€� or a book published in 2013 or a book published in March of any year.
Summer at Mustang Ridge by Jesse Hayworth
OR
Just This Once by Rosalind James
OR
Once Upon a Tower by Eloisa James
0​â¶Ä�3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~Dakota Cassidy: Read one book written byâ€� Dakota Cassidy or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book set in Oregon, a book with 'Fantasy', 'Shapeshifters', or 'Humor' genres, or a book that's received an award from the Romantic Times.
River Marked by Patricia Briggs
OR
A Love Untamed by Pamela Palmer
OR
Harmonia's Kiss by Deborah Cooke
04. "May the 4th be with you!": Read a science fiction romance or time travel romance. Or, in honor of the Jedi read a book that has a 'knight in shining armor' or any other hero for a MC.
The Skypirate by Justine Davis
OR
Theron Destiny by Rebecca Lorino Pond
OR
Contact by Susan Grant
05. Cinco de Mayo Day: Read a book set in Mexico or a book with an Hispanic person as a MC. Or read a book that includes a 'battle' of any kind. Or read a book with the number '5' in the page count.
How to Marry a Marquis by Julia Quinn
OR
Stirring Up Trouble by Kimberly Kincaid
OR
Sugar on Top by Marina Adair
06. Mother's Day (May 8): Read a book involving a mother or person who serves as a 'mother figure' for others as a MC. Or read a book written by a woman.
Swan Point by Sherryl Woods
OR
Waking Up in Charleston by Sherryl Woods
07. International Nurse Day (May 12): This was the birthday of Florence Nightingale. Read any book involving the MC in health care. Or read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with 'F' or 'N'.
The Scam by Janet Evanovich
OR
Jacked Up by Erin McCarthy
08. Friday the 13th: Read a book that involves an MC who is a 'witch', 'vampire' or other mystical character. Or read a book that is part of a series with at least 13 books in the series. Or read a book with 13 or more chapters.
Dragon Warrior by Janet Chapman
OR
Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh
OR
Best of My Love by Susan Mallery
09. Memorial Day (May 30): A day to celebrate and recognize those who serve(d) in our Armed Forces in addition for us to remember our loved ones who have died.
*Read a book with Armed Forces MC� (present or retired)�
*Read a book where someone dies during the read
�*Read a book where there is red, white and/or blue on the cover�
Only a Promise by Mary Balogh
OR
Parallel Heat by Deidre Knight
10. Read a book of your choice:
Daisy by Leigh Greenwood
XXX
























�1 'M' is for May - Southern Comfort - Mari Carr - 6 MAY
�2 book published in 2013 - Picture Perfect - Alessandra Thomas - 11 MAY
�3 a book with 'Humor' - 3:AM Kisses - Addison Moore - 12 MAY
�4 hero for a MC - Private Bodyguard - Tyler Anne Snell - 5 MAY
�5 no '5' in the page count - Debt Inheritance - Pepper Winters (255 pgs) - 1 MAY
�6 book written by a woman - One with You - Sylvia Day - 1 MAY
�7 MC name starting with 'N' - Nila Weaver - First Debt - Pepper Winters - 1 MAY
�8 book with 13 or more chapters - Second Debt - Pepper Winters - 2 MAY
�9 red on the cover� - Sinful Seduction - Katie Reus - 5 MAY
�10 Readers Choice - Lucian - Bethany-Kris - 11 MAY











9/10 read
1. M is for May: Mister O - 5/20, 4 stars
2. Member of the Month: Bikers and Tinsel - 5/27, 2 stars
3. Feature Author Challenge: Savage Urges - 5/10, 3 stars
4. May the 4th Be With You!: Redeeming Zorus - 5/30, 3 stars
5. Cinco de Mayo: Lawful Lover - 5/27, 1 star
6. Mother's Day: Slow Heat - 5/14, 3 stars
7. International Nurse Day: Instant Gratification - 5/19, 3 stars
8. Friday the 13th: Vampires in America: The Vignettes, Volume 1 - 5/31, 2 stars
9. Memorial Day: Love, Hypothetically
10. Reader's Choice: Divine Descendant - 5/23, 3 stars

Not just you. Not working for me either.

Not just you. Not working for me either."
Okay. Thanks. I guess I'll work on the other categories until that gets fixed.

READ: 9/8
​â¶Ä‹âœ”2. Member of the Month: Becca: One Lucky Vampire - Lynsay Sands (pub 2013)
✔​â¶Ä�3. (FAC) author-Dakota Cassidy: Dragon Storm- Katie MacAlister (dragon shifters) 5/17
�4. "May the 4th be with you!": Born of Silence - Sherrilyn Kenyon (sci-fi) 5/16
�5. Cinco de Mayo Day!: The First Sin - Cheyenne McCray (353 pages) 5/12
�6. Mother's Day: Shadow Rites - Faith Hunter (female author) 5/10
�7. International Nurse Day: Born of Ashes - Caris Roane (heroine is Fiona) 5/11
�8. Friday the 13th: The Future Falls - Tanya Huff (m.c. is a witch) 5/19
�9. Memorial Day: Pies and Prejudice - Ellery Adams (murder victim dies) 5/20
�10: Choice: White Night - Jim Butcher 5/4









CHALLENGE COMPLETE


Read 10/10
� 1 'M' is for May - Morgan's Hunter by Cate Beauman 5/6 ★★
� 2 book published in 2013 - The Cop Who Stole Christmas by Christie Craig 5/17 ★★★★
� 3 A book with Shapeshifters - Outfoxed by Love by Eve Langlais 5/18 ★★★★
� 4 hero for a MC - The Way Home by Cindy Gerard 5/9 ★★★★
� 5 Number '5' in the page count - At Any Cost by Mandy Baxter (352 pgs) 5/21 ★★★★
� 6 book written by a woman - Seducing the Fireman by Jennifer Bonds 5/1 ★★�
� 7 MC first or last name starting with 'N' - The Job by Janet Evanovich 5/16 ★★★★�
� 8 MC is a witch - Wicked Burn by Rebecca Zanetti 5/8 ★★★★�
� 9 MC is in the Armed Forces - I Own the Dawn by M.L. Buchman 5/31 ★★★★
� 10 Readers Choice - Alex by Sawyer Bennett 5/22 ★★★★�











RRRC May Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1 - 31 May 2016
Status: 6/8
� �1. 'M' is for May: Read a book whose author's first name starts with 'M'.
Vampire Forensics: Uncovering the Origins of an Enduring Legend by Mark Collins Jenkins 6 May 2016
​â¶Ä�2. Member of the Month - Becca: Becca has been a member of the RRRC since March, 2013 . Please read a book from any of ​â¶Ä‹Becca's Shelvesâ€� or a book published in 2013 or a book published in March of any year.
âœ� ​â¶Ä�3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Dakota Cassidy: read a book with 'Fantasy' genre.
Ghost of a Potion by Heather Blake 4 May 2016
4. "May the 4th be with you!":
*Read a romance book with the additional 'science fiction' or 'time travel' genre
*In honor of the Jedi read a book that has a 'knight in shining armor' or any other hero for a MC
� 5. Cinco de Mayo Day!: Read a book with the number '5' in the page count.
Cosmology 101: An Armchair Voyage Through the Universe From One of America's Top Astronomers by David H. Levy (251 pages) 16 May 2016
� 6. Mother's Day is May 8: Read a book written by a woman.
Faux Paw by Sofie Kelly 10 May 2016
7. May 12 - International Nurse Day: celebrated on May 12, because this it's the birthday of Florence Nightingale
*Read any book involving the MC in health care
*Read a book with MC first or last name starting with 'F' or 'N'
8. Friday the 13th occurs only once in 2016. Considered by most as a day of 'back luck' or omen:
*Read a book that involves MC who is a 'witch', 'vampire' or other mystical character
*Read a book that is part of a series with at least 13 books within the series
*Read a book with 13 or more chapters
� 9. May 30 - Memorial Day: Read a book where there is red, white and/or blue on the cover.
Crime Scene Investigation by Cyril Wecht, et al 5 May 2016
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� 10. Read a book of your choice:
To Helvetica and Back by Paige Shelton 14 May 2016







Duration: 1 - 31 May 2016
Status: 10/10
1. 'M' is for May: Megan Derr Tournament of Losers May 16 ★★★★�
2. Member of the Month: Becca 2013Kestrel's Chance May 6 ★★�
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC): Served HotMay 4 ★★�
4. May the 4th Be With You! DEEP May 6 ★★�
5. Cinco de Mayo Day!: Cheating Bastard May 2 ★★★★�
6. Mother's Day: Anna Martin My Prince May 10 ★★★★
7. International Nurse Day: Black Cat Ink May 1 ★★★★
8. Friday the 13th: It's a Sin May 9 ★★★★
9. Memorial Day: A Frost of Cares May 2 ★★★★�
10. Choice: His Favorite Color Is Blood: Coffin Nails MC May 13 ★★★★�











​Read a book that starts with 'M': Matters of State by A. Phallus Si ~ 5/17/16 ~ 3�
Read a book published in 2013: Silver Ice by Suilan Lee ~ 5/4/16 ~ 3�
Read a 'Shapeshifters' book: Catch a Tiger by the Tail by Charlie Cochet ~ 5/9/16 ~ 4�
Read a book with the number '5' in the page count: Heat Trap by J.L. Merrow ~ 5/7/16 ~ 4�
Read a book written by a woman: Lollipop by Amy Lane ~ 5/20/16 ~ 4�
Read a book with 13 or more chapters: The Queen & the Homo Jock King by T.J. Klune ~ 5/27/16 ~ 4.5�
Read a book with red, white & blue on the cover�: Cherry Bomb by Samantha Kane ~ 5/14/16 ~ 3.5�
Read a book of your choice: Winter Oranges by Marie Sexton ~ 5/4/16 ~ 3.5�









RRRC May Monthly Challenge
10/10 read
�1. M is for May: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Marie Rutkoski - The Winner's Curse 12 May
�2. Member of the Month: Read a book published in March of any year.
Sunbolt 31 May
�3. Feature Author Challenge: Read a book with Fantasy genre
The Diviners 5 May
�4. May the 4th Be With You!: Read a romance book with the 'science fiction' genre
Champion 7 May
�5. Cinco de Mayo: Read a book that includes a 'battle' of any kind.
The Bird and the Sword 17 May
�6. Mother's Day: Read a book written by a woman.
The Problem with Forever by Jennifer L. Armentrout
�7. International Nurse Day: Read any book involving the MC in health care. (Wird sisters are nurses)
Sealed with a Curse 28 May
�8. Friday the 13th: Read a book that involves MC who is a 'witch', 'vampire' or other mystical character.
What Kills Me 19 May (vampire)
�9. Memorial Day: Read a book where there is red, white and/or blue on the cover.

The Deepest Well 10 May
�10. Reader's Choice
The Winner's Crime 25 May











Becca's shelves
Tammie is traveling at the moment. She will update the first post when she can :)

Becca's shelves
Tammie is traveling at the moment. She will update the first post when she can :)"
Thanks Fran!!!

Becca's shelves
Tammie is traveling at the moment. She will update the first post when she can :)"
Thanks Fran!!!"
All fixed...thanks for your patience...welcome to the May Challenge everyone!

Read: 7/8
1. 'M' is for May: More Than Chemistry ... 5/6 ★★★★�
​â¶Ä�2. Member of the Month: (March) Finley
5. Cinco de Mayo Day: (55 pages) Te Quiero ... 5/14 ★★★★�
6. Mother's Day: Dirty Rowdy Thing ... 5/9 ★★★★�
7. International Nurse Day: Serenading Stanley ... 5/24 ★★★☆�
8. Friday the 13th: (vampire) A Taste of Midnight ... 5/8 ★★★★�
9. Memorial Day: Twisted ... 5/6 ★★★☆�
10: Read a book of your choice: Starstruck ... 5/12 ★★★★�

�1. 'M' is for May: ~ Mayhem at the Orient Express, kylie logan
​â¶Ä�2. Member of the Month: Becca The Royal Treatment, maryjanice davidson
​â¶Ä�3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Dakota Cassidy The Accidental Werewolf
4. "May the 4th be with you!" Outlander, diana gabaldon
5. Cinco de Mayo Day! The Smuggler Wore Silk, alyssa alexander
6.Mother's Day is May 8 Devoted in Death, j.d. robb
7. International Nurse Day You Bet Your Life, jessica fletcher (main character is JB Fletcher)
8. Friday the 13th Some Like It Witchy, heather blake
9. Memorial Day Chamomile Mourning, laura childs
10: Read a book of your choice Fire Touched. patricia briggs

0/3 Read
�1. 'M' is for May:Waiting for You by Mari Carr
​â¶Ä�2. Member of the Month: Becca has been a member of the RRRC since March, 2013 . Please read a book from any of ​â¶Ä‹Becca's Shelvesâ€� or a book published in 2013 or a book published in March of any year.
​â¶Ä�3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Dakota Cassidy
You may also read a book: set in Oregon, a book with 'Fantasy', 'Shapeshifters', or 'Humor' genres, or a book that's received an award from the Romantic Times.
4. "May the 4th be with you!"
*Read a romance book with the additional 'science fiction' or 'time travel' genre
*In honor of the Jedi read a book that has a 'knight in shining armor' or any other hero for a MC
5. Cinco de Mayo Day! The Mexican army defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla. This single military battle signified defeat of a European colonial power, and a victory for the Mexican people.
*Read a book set in Mexico or has an Hispanic person as a MC
*Read a book that includes a 'battle' of any kind
*Read a book with the number '5' in the page count
6. Mother's Day is May 8
*Read a book involving a mother or person who serves as a 'mother figure' for others as a MC
*Read a book written by a woman
7. International Nurse Day is celebrated on May 12, because this it's the birthday of Florence Nightingale
*Read any book involving the MC in health care
*Read a book with MC first or last name starting with 'F' or 'N'
8. Friday the 13th occurs only once in 2016. Considered by most as a day of 'back luck' or omen.
*Read a book that involves MC who is a 'witch', 'vampire' or other mystical character
*Read a book that is part of a series with at least 13 books within the series
*Read a book with 13 or more chapters
9. Memorial Day is May 30 and a day to celebrate and recognize those who serve(d) in our Armed Forces in addition for us to remember our loved ones who have died.
*Read a book with Armed Forces MC� (present or retired)�
*Read a book where someone dies during the read
�*Read a book where there is red, white and/or blue on the cover�
10: Read a book of your choice


​â¶Ä�2. Member of the Month: Becca Burn - Erin McCarthy
​â¶Ä�3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Dakota Cassidy Dorothy Must Die - Danielle Paige
4. "May the 4th be with you!": After The Storm - Maya Banks
5. Cinco de Mayo Day! Revenant - Larissa Ione
6. Mother's Day is May 8: Shards of Hope - Nalini Singh
7. International Nurse Day Archangel's Enigma - Nalini Singh
8. Friday the 13th Temptation In Shadows - Gena Showalter
9. Memorial Day Deadly Obsession - Patricia A Rasey�
10: Read a book of your choice: The Key - Lynsay Sands











Complete = 10 / 10
1. 'M' is for May: The Moth & the Flame ("M" title) - 5/10
​â¶Ä�2. Member of the Month: Becca: Die For Me (pub in 2013) - 5/4
​â¶Ä�3. FAC: Dakota Cassidy: Exclusively Yours (classified as "humor") - 5/20
4. "May the 4th be with you!": Up to Me (Cash is definitely a hero in this one) - 5/1
5. Cinco de Mayo Day!: Overruled (Sofia is Hispanic) - 5/29
6. Mother's Day: The Shadows (written by woman) - 5/27
7. International Nurse Day: Sweet Surrender (MC has name of Faith)- 5/31
8. Friday the 13th: Iron Kissed (has exactly 13 chapters) - 5/15
9. Memorial Day: How I Married a Marquess (Thomas is retired from being an officer in the fight against Napolean) - 5/10
10: Read a book of your choice: Amethyst - 5/28











2016 May Monthly Challenge
�1. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'
​â¶Ä�2. Member of the Month: Becca has been a member of the RRRC since March, 2013 . Please read a book from any of ​â¶Ä‹Becca's Shelvesâ€� or a book published in 2013 or a book published in March of any year.
​â¶Ä�3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Dakota Cassidy
Read one book written by� Dakota Cassidy:� Dakota's Backlist Link or any author with her first or last name.
​â¶Ä‹Fun Facts about Dakotaâ€�:
-writes laugh-out-loud romantic comedy, grab-some-ice erotic romance, hot and sexy alpha males, paranormal shifters, contemporary kick-ass women, and more.
-lives in Portland, Oregon
-RT Reviewers Choice Award for Kiss and Hell
-​â¶Ä‹BravoTV featured "Bravoholic"
You may also read a book: set in Oregon, a book with 'Fantasy', 'Shapeshifters', or 'Humor' genres, or a book that's received an award from the Romantic Times.
4. "May the 4th be with you!"
*Read a romance book with the additional 'science fiction' or 'time travel' genre
*In honor of the Jedi read a book that has a 'knight in shining armor' or any other hero for a MC
5. Cinco de Mayo Day! The Mexican army defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla. This single military battle signified defeat of a European colonial power, and a victory for the Mexican people.
*Read a book set in Mexico or has an Hispanic person as a MC
*Read a book that includes a 'battle' of any kind
*Read a book with the number '5' in the page count
6. Mother's Day is May 8
*Read a book involving a mother or person who serves as a 'mother figure' for others as a MC
*Read a book written by a woman
7. International Nurse Day is celebrated on May 12, because this it's the birthday of Florence Nightingale
*Read any book involving the MC in health care
*Read a book with MC first or last name starting with 'F' or 'N'
8. Friday the 13th occurs only once in 2016. Considered by most as a day of 'back luck' or omen.
*Read a book that involves MC who is a 'witch', 'vampire' or other mystical character
*Read a book that is part of a series with at least 13 books within the series
*Read a book with 13 or more chapters
9. Memorial Day is May 30 and a day to celebrate and recognize those who serve(d) in our Armed Forces in addition for us to remember our loved ones who have died.
*Read a book with Armed Forces MC� (present or retired)�
*Read a book where someone dies during the read
�*Read a book where there is red, white and/or blue on the cover�
10: Read a book of your choice
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2016 May Monthly Challenge
�1. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'
Murder to Go May 7th
​â¶Ä�2. Member of the Month: Becca has been a member of the RRRC since March, 2013 . Please read a book from any of ​â¶Ä‹Becca's Shelvesâ€� or a book published in 2013 or a book published in March of any year.
World After May 12th (pub. 2013)
​â¶Ä�3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Dakota Cassidy
Read one book written by� Dakota Cassidy:� Dakota's Backlist Link or any author with her first or last name.
​â¶Ä‹Fun Facts about Dakotaâ€�:
-writes laugh-out-loud romantic comedy, grab-some-ice erotic romance, hot and sexy alpha males, paranormal shifters, contemporary kick-ass women, and more.
-lives in Portland, Oregon
-RT Reviewers Choice Award for Kiss and Hell
-​â¶Ä‹BravoTV featured "Bravoholic"
You may also read a book: set in Oregon, a book with 'Fantasy', 'Shapeshifters', or 'Humor' genres, or a book that's received an award from the Romantic Times.
City of Lost Souls May 15th
4. "May the 4th be with you!"
*Read a romance book with the additional 'science fiction' or 'time travel' genre
*In honor of the Jedi read a book that has a 'knight in shining armor' or any other hero for a MC
Dragonfly in Amber May 13th
5. Cinco de Mayo Day! The Mexican army defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla. This single military battle signified defeat of a European colonial power, and a victory for the Mexican people.
*Read a book set in Mexico or has an Hispanic person as a MC
*Read a book that includes a 'battle' of any kind
*Read a book with the number '5' in the page count
How the GarcÃa Girls Lost Their Accents May 5th
6. Mother's Day is May 8
*Read a book involving a mother or person who serves as a 'mother figure' for others as a MC
*Read a book written by a woman
The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen May 1st
7. International Nurse Day is celebrated on May 12, because this it's the birthday of Florence Nightingale
*Read any book involving the MC in health care
*Read a book with MC first or last name starting with 'F' or 'N'
Water for Elephants May 2nd
8. Friday the 13th occurs only once in 2016. Considered by most as a day of 'back luck' or omen.
*Read a book that involves MC who is a 'witch', 'vampire' or other mystical character
*Read a book that is part of a series with at least 13 books within the series
*Read a book with 13 or more chapters
The Bourbon Kings May 15th (50 chapters)
9. Memorial Day is May 30 and a day to celebrate and recognize those who serve(d) in our Armed Forces in addition for us to remember our loved ones who have died.
*Read a book with Armed Forces MC� (present or retired)�
*Read a book where someone dies during the read
�*Read a book where there is red, white and/or blue on the cover
Heartsick May 14th
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10: Read a book of your choice
Come Away with Me May 1st

�1. 'M' is for May: Mated to the Devil �
​â¶Ä�2. Member of the Month: The Zombie Whisperer âœ�
4. "May the 4th be with you!": Ice Planet Barbarians �
*Read a book that has a 'knight in shining armor' for a MC: Scared of Spiders �
5. Cinco de Mayo Day! Read a book that includes a 'battle' of any kind: Arena 13 �
6. Mother's Day is May 8: Sarah Jane �
8. Read a book that involves MC who is a 'vampire': All You Can Eat �
9. ​Read a book where there is red, white on the cover�: A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 1 �

10: Read a book of your choice: Truth or Hair �

My Protector by Alanea Alder 5/2
​â¶Ä�2. Member of the Month: Becca has been a member of the RRRC since March, 2013 . Please read a book from any of ​â¶Ä‹Becca's Shelvesâ€� or a book published in 2013 or a book published in March of any year.
​â¶Ä�3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Dakota Cassidy
Read one book written by� Dakota Cassidy:� Dakota's Backlist Link or any author with her first or last name.
​â¶Ä‹Fun Facts about Dakotaâ€�:
-writes laugh-out-loud romantic comedy, grab-some-ice erotic romance, hot and sexy alpha males, paranormal shifters, contemporary kick-ass women, and more.
-lives in Portland, Oregon
-RT Reviewers Choice Award for Kiss and Hell
-​â¶Ä‹BravoTV featured "Bravoholic"
You may also read a book: set in Oregon, a book with 'Fantasy', 'Shapeshifters', or 'Humor' genres, or a book that's received an award from the Romantic Times.
Among Galactic Ruins by Anna Hackett 5/5
Grit by J.C. Valentine 5/9
*Read a book involving a mother or person who serves as a 'mother figure' for others as a MC
Treasured Find by Nancy Corrigan 5/8
Lincoln Hospital by Cassia Brightmore 5/15
Haven by Dria Andersen 5/4
9. Memorial Day is May 30 and a day to celebrate and recognize those who serve(d) in our Armed Forces in addition for us to remember our loved ones who have died.
*Read a book with Armed Forces MC� (present or retired)�
*Read a book where someone dies during the read
�*Read a book where there is red, white and/or blue on the cover�
Nero by Sarah Brianne 5/2








1/5
��1. 'M' is for May: Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure by Cecil Castellucci 5/7/16 title starts with M
​â¶Ä�2. Member of the Month: Becca has been a member of the RRRC since March, 2013 . Please read a book from any of ​â¶Ä‹Becca's Shelvesâ€� or a book published in 2013 or a book published in March of any year.
​â¶Ä�3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Dakota Cassidy
Read one book written by� Dakota Cassidy:�
You may also read a book: set in Oregon, a book with 'Fantasy', 'Shapeshifters', or 'Humor' genres, or a book that's received an award from the Romantic Times.
4. "May the 4th be with you!"
*Read a romance book with the additional 'science fiction' or 'time travel' genre
*In honor of the Jedi read a book that has a 'knight in shining armor' or any other hero for a MC
5. Cinco de Mayo Day!
*Read a book set in Mexico or has an Hispanic person as a MC
*Read a book that includes a 'battle' of any kind
*Read a book with the number '5' in the page count
6. Mother's Day is May 8
*Read a book involving a mother or person who serves as a 'mother figure' for others as a MC
*Read a book written by a woman
7. International Nurse Day is celebrated on May 12, because this it's the birthday of Florence Nightingale
*Read any book involving the MC in health care
*Read a book with MC first or last name starting with 'F' or 'N'
8. Friday the 13th
*Read a book that involves MC who is a 'witch', 'vampire' or other mystical character
*Read a book that is part of a series with at least 13 books within the series
*Read a book with 13 or more chapters
9. Memorial Day
*Read a book with Armed Forces MC� (present or retired)�
*Read a book where someone dies during the read
�*Read a book where there is red, white and/or blue on the cover�
10: Read a book of your choice


Duration:
�1. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'

​â¶Ä�2. Please read a book from any of ​â¶Ä‹Becca's Shelvesâ€� or a book published in 2013 or a book published in March of any year.

​â¶Ä�3. (FAC) author-Dakota Cassidy
Read one book written by� Dakota Cassidy:� Dakota's Backlist Link or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book: set in Oregon, a book with 'Fantasy', 'Shapeshifters', or 'Humor' genres, or a book that's received an award from the Romantic Times.

4. *Read a romance book with the additional 'science fiction' or 'time travel' genre
*In honor of the Jedi read a book that has a 'knight in shining armor' or any other hero for a MC

5. *Read a book set in Mexico or has an Hispanic person as a MC
*Read a book that includes a 'battle' of any kind
*Read a book with the number '5' in the page count

6. *Read a book involving a mother or person who serves as a 'mother figure' for others as a MC
*Read a book written by a woman

7. *Read any book involving the MC in health care
*Read a book with MC first or last name starting with 'F' or 'N'

8. *Read a book that involves MC who is a 'witch', 'vampire' or other mystical character
*Read a book that is part of a series with at least 13 books within the series
*Read a book with 13 or more chapters

9. *Read a book with Armed Forces MC� (present or retired)�
*Read a book where someone dies during the read
�*Read a book where there is red, white and/or blue on the cover�

10: Read a book of your choice


2016 May Monthly Challenge
0/3
�1. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'
​â¶Ä�2. Member of the Month: Becca has been a member of the RRRC since March, 2013 . Please read a book from any of ​â¶Ä‹Becca's Shelvesâ€� or a book published in 2013 or a book published in March of any year.
​â¶Ä�3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Dakota Cassidy
Read one book written by� Dakota Cassidy:� Dakota's Backlist Link or any author with her first or last name.
​â¶Ä‹Fun Facts about Dakotaâ€�:
-writes laugh-out-loud romantic comedy, grab-some-ice erotic romance, hot and sexy alpha males, paranormal shifters, contemporary kick-ass women, and more.
-lives in Portland, Oregon
-RT Reviewers Choice Award for Kiss and Hell
-​â¶Ä‹BravoTV featured "Bravoholic"
You may also read a book: set in Oregon, a book with 'Fantasy', 'Shapeshifters', or 'Humor' genres, or a book that's received an award from the Romantic Times.
4. "May the 4th be with you!"
*Read a romance book with the additional 'science fiction' or 'time travel' genre
*In honor of the Jedi read a book that has a 'knight in shining armor' or any other hero for a MC
5. Cinco de Mayo Day! The Mexican army defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla. This single military battle signified defeat of a European colonial power, and a victory for the Mexican people.
*Read a book set in Mexico or has an Hispanic person as a MC
*Read a book that includes a 'battle' of any kind
*Read a book with the number '5' in the page count
6. Mother's Day is May 8
*Read a book involving a mother or person who serves as a 'mother figure' for others as a MC
*Read a book written by a woman
7. International Nurse Day is celebrated on May 12, because this it's the birthday of Florence Nightingale
*Read any book involving the MC in health care
*Read a book with MC first or last name starting with 'F' or 'N'
8. Friday the 13th occurs only once in 2016. Considered by most as a day of 'back luck' or omen.
*Read a book that involves MC who is a 'witch', 'vampire' or other mystical character
*Read a book that is part of a series with at least 13 books within the series
*Read a book with 13 or more chapters
9. Memorial Day is May 30 and a day to celebrate and recognize those who serve(d) in our Armed Forces in addition for us to remember our loved ones who have died.
*Read a book with Armed Forces MC� (present or retired)�
*Read a book where someone dies during the read
�*Read a book where there is red, white and/or blue on the cover�
10: Read a book of your choice

8 of 10 complete.
1. M is for May: Mr. Perfect 5/19
2. Member of the Month: - The Notebook 5/30
3. Feature Author Challenge:
4. May the 4th Be With You!: Viscount Vagabond 5/11
5. Cinco de Mayo: - 5 in the page count (305) - The Age of Innocence
6. Mother's Day: Mother or written by a woman - Black & Blue by Emma Jameson 5/9
7. International Nurse Day: Starts with "F" - Fatal Frenzy 5/5
8. Friday the 13th: More than 13 in series - The Silver Pigs 5/6
9.Memorial Day: MC in AF - Angel's Peak 5/10
10. Reader's Choice - Lolita 5/1

2016 May Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 1, 2016 - May 31, 2016
Read: 0/10
�1. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'
​â¶Ä�2. Member of the Month: Becca has been a member of the RRRC since March, 2013 . Please read a book from any of ​â¶Ä�Becca's Shelvesâ€� or a book published in 2013 or a book published in March of any year.
​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä�3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Dakota Cassidy ​â¶Ä�
Read one book written by� Dakota Cassidy:� Dakota's Backlist Link or any author with her first or last name.
​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä�Fun Facts about Dakotaâ€�:​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä�
-writes laugh-out-loud romantic comedy, grab-some-ice erotic romance, hot and sexy alpha males, paranormal shifters, contemporary kick-ass women, and more.
-lives in Portland, Oregon
-RT Reviewers Choice Award for Kiss and Hell
-​â¶Ä‹BravoTV featured "Bravoholic"
You may also read a book: set in Oregon, a book with 'Fantasy', 'Shapeshifters', or 'Humor' genres, or a book that's received an award from the Romantic Times.
​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä�4. "May the 4th be with you!"​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä�
*Read a romance book with the additional 'science fiction' or 'time travel' genre
*In honor of the Jedi read a book that has a 'knight in shining armor' or any other hero for a MC
​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä�5. Cinco de Mayo Day!​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä� The Mexican army defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla. This single military battle signified defeat of a European colonial power, and a victory for the Mexican people.
*Read a book set in Mexico or has an Hispanic person as a MC
*Read a book that includes a 'battle' of any kind
*Read a book with the number '5' in the page count
​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä�6. Mother's Day is May 8​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä�
*Read a book involving a mother or person who serves as a 'mother figure' for others as a MC
*Read a book written by a woman
​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä�7. International Nurse Day is celebrated on May 12, because this it's the birthday of Florence Nightingale​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä�
*Read any book involving the MC in health care
*Read a book with MC first or last name starting with 'F' or 'N'
​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä�8. Friday the 13th occurs only once in 2016.​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä� Considered by most as a day of 'back luck' or omen.
*Read a book that involves MC who is a 'witch', 'vampire' or other mystical character
*Read a book that is part of a series with at least 13 books within the series
*Read a book with 13 or more chapters
​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä�9. Memorial Day is May 30 and a day to celebrate and recognize those who serve(d) in our Armed Forces in addition for us to remember our loved ones who have died.​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä�
*Read a book with Armed Forces MC� (present or retired)�
*Read a book where someone dies during the read
�*Read a book where there is red, white and/or blue on the cover�
​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä�10: Read a book of your choice​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä�

Duration: May 01, 2016 - May 31, 2016
Completed: 10/10 Finished!! 05/30/16
�1. May (Calendar Girl #5) by Audrey Carlan 05/22/16 ~ Book that starts with "M"
�2. Burned (Burned #1) by Ellen Hopkins 05/06/16 ~Book from Becca's Read Shelf (she rated it 5 Stars!
�3. I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella 05/30/16 ~Featured Author's genre "humor"
�4. Delirium (Delirium #1) by Lauren Oliver 05/19/16 ~Sci-Fi Romance
�5. Crashed (Driven #3) by K. Bromberg 05/04/16 ~"5" in page count of 350 Pages
�6. Nuts (Hudson Valley #1) by Alice Clayton 05/20/16 ~Female Author
�7. Isolation Ward (Nathaniel McCormick #1) by Joshua Spanogle 05/24/16 ~HealthCare?
�8. Witch World by Christopher Pike 05/23/16 ~MC is a Witch
�9. Teardrop (Teardrop #1) by Lauren Kate 05/09/16 ~Blue on the Cover
�10. The Infinite Sea (The 5th Wave #2) by Rick Yancey 05/06/16 ~Readers choice!











2016 May Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 1, 2016 - May 31, 2016
Read: 0/10
M is for May:

COMPLETED as at 05/24
My goal is 5 but I've planned more so I can pick during the month too
1. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'
The Fictional Woman by Tara Moss -Read 05/04
2. Member of the Month: Becca has been a member of the RRRC since March, 2013 . Please read a book from any of Becca's Shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in March of any year.
All The Birds, Singing by Evie Wyld –pub. June 2013
Read 05/21
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Dakota Cassidy
Read one book written by Dakota Cassidy: Dakota's Backlist Link or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book: set in Oregon, a book with 'Fantasy', 'Shapeshifters', or 'Humor' genres, or a book that's received an award from the Romantic Times.
Nirvana (Nirvana #1) by J.R. Stewart -Read 05/11
4. "May the 4th be with you!"
*Read a romance book with the additional 'science fiction' or 'time travel' genre
*In honor of the Jedi read a book that has a 'knight in shining armor' or any other hero for a MC
The Square Root of Summer by Harriet Reuter Hapgood -Read 05/15
5. Cinco de Mayo Day!
*Read a book with the number '5' in the page count
The Wizard Heir (The Heir Chronicles #2) by Cinda Williams Chima -458 pages
Read 05/02
6. Mother's Day is May 8
*Read a book written by a woman
Golden Earrings by Belinda Alexandra -Read 05/20
7. International Nurse Day is celebrated on May 12, because this it's the birthday ofFlorence Nightingale
*Read a book with MC first or last name starting with 'F' or 'N'
Wolf Winter by Cecilia Ekbäck -MC: Frederika -Read 05/24
8. Friday the 13th occurs only once in 2016. Considered by most as a day of 'back luck' or omen.
*Read a book with 13 or more chapters
Six Four by Hideo Yokoyama -Read 05/17 -78 chapters
9. Memorial Day is May 30 and a day to celebrate and recognize those who serve(d) in our Armed Forces in addition for us to remember our loved ones who have died. Read a book where someone dies during the read
Oreo by Fran Ross -Read 05/05
10: Read a book of your choice
The Ringmaster’s Wife by Kristy Cambron -Read 05/04









2016 May Monthly Challenge
0/3 Read
�1. 'M' is for May: Made for Mischief by Regina Carlysle
​â¶Ä�2. Member of the Month: Becca Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed
​â¶Ä�3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Dakota Cassidy Witched At Birth by Dakota Cassidy
4. "May the 4th be with you!" Bridal Pact by Leora Gonzales
5. Cinco de Mayo Day! Invasion Earth by Loribelle Hunt
6. Mother's Day is May 8 Crush on You by Christie Ridgway
7. International Nurse Day is celebrated on May 12, because this it's the birthday of Florence Nightingale Deliver Me by Farrah Rochon
8. Friday the 13th occurs only once in 2016. Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian
9. Memorial Day is May 30 and a day to celebrate and recognize those who serve(d) in our Armed Forces in addition for us to remember our loved ones who have died. My Commander by Alanea Alder
10: Read a book of your choice Rock with Me by Kristen Proby










�May 2016 Challenge
Completed 9/10
1. 'M' is for May: The Mighty Storm by Samantha Towle, 4 stars, finished 5/22/16
​â¶Ä�2. Member of the Month: Becca The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter, 4 stars, finished 5/18/16
​â¶Ä�3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Dakota Cassidy: Breakaway by Catherine Gayle, 4, stars, finished 5/24/16
4. "May the 4th be with you!": Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon, 3 stars, finished 5/13/16
5. Cinco de Mayo Day: Red Hot BOX SET: Complete Series 1-4: Romantic Suspense Series by Kate Fargo, 2 stars, finished 5/9/16
6. Mother's Day: The Heart of Falcon Ridge by D.L. Roan3, stars, finished 5/24/16
7. International Nurse Day: Private Practice by Samanthe Beck, 3 stars, finished 5/17/16
8. Friday the 13th: Once Bitten, Twice Shy by C.C. Wood
9. Memorial Day: Knox's Stand by Jamie Begley, 4 stars, finished 5/11/16
10: Read a book of your choice: Unbound by Cara McKenna, 5 stars, finished 5/1/16
Completed 9/10
1. 'M' is for May: The Mighty Storm by Samantha Towle, 4 stars, finished 5/22/16
​â¶Ä�2. Member of the Month: Becca The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter, 4 stars, finished 5/18/16
​â¶Ä�3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Dakota Cassidy: Breakaway by Catherine Gayle, 4, stars, finished 5/24/16
4. "May the 4th be with you!": Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon, 3 stars, finished 5/13/16
5. Cinco de Mayo Day: Red Hot BOX SET: Complete Series 1-4: Romantic Suspense Series by Kate Fargo, 2 stars, finished 5/9/16
6. Mother's Day: The Heart of Falcon Ridge by D.L. Roan3, stars, finished 5/24/16
7. International Nurse Day: Private Practice by Samanthe Beck, 3 stars, finished 5/17/16
8. Friday the 13th: Once Bitten, Twice Shy by C.C. Wood
9. Memorial Day: Knox's Stand by Jamie Begley, 4 stars, finished 5/11/16
10: Read a book of your choice: Unbound by Cara McKenna, 5 stars, finished 5/1/16










5
10/5
DONE
1. 'M' is for May: starts with 'M' Mountain Investigation 5/4
​â¶Ä�2. Member of the Month: Becca published in 2013 Quicksilver 5/7
​â¶Ä�3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Dakota Cassidy
'Fantasy', 'Shapeshifters', Eternal Flame 5/3
4. "May the 4th be with you!" romance book with the additional 'science fiction' Heart Change 5/10
5. Cinco de Mayo Day! 'battle' Hail Storme: A Wyatt Storme Thriller 5/2
6. Mother's Day written by a woman Cheryl Bradshaw I Have a Secret 5/6
7. International Nurse Day MC first or last name starting with 'N' Killshadow Road 5/9
8. Friday the 13th MC who is a 'witch', 'vampire' and other mystical characters The Brimstone Deception 5/9
9. Memorial Day Armed Forces MC� Target Engaged 5/1
10: book of your choice Against the Wild 5/3
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Completed 10/10
âœ� â€�1. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'​â¶Ä�

� 2. Member of the Month: Becca :read a book published in 2013

âœ� 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) Dakota CassidyÂ
You may also read a book with 'Shapeshifters'

� 4. "May the 4th be with you!"*
*In honor of the Jedi read a book that has a 'knight in shining armor' or any other hero for a MC

� 5. Cinco de Mayo Day! Also known as my daughter's birthday
*Read a book with the number '5' in the page count (205 pgs)

� 6. Mother's Day is May 8
*Read a book written by a woman

� 7. International Nurse Day is celebrated on May 12, because this it's the birthday of Florence Nightingale
*Read a book with MC first or last name starting with 'F' or 'N (Nicole)

âœ� 8. Friday the 13th occurs only once in 2016. Considered by most as a day of 'back luck' or omen.Â
*Read a book that involves MC who is a 'vampire'

� 9. Memorial Day is May 30 and a day to celebrate and recognize those who serve(d) in our Armed Forces in addition for us to remember our loved ones who have died.
*Read a book with Armed Forces MC� (present or retired)

� 10: Read a book of your choice


8/10
�1. 'M' is for May: Miami, Mistletoe & Murder 5/5
​â¶Ä�2. Member of the Month: (2013) Love and Lists 5/6
​â¶Ä�3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Dakota Cassidy An American Werewolf in Hoboken 5/17
4. "May the 4th be with you!" (knight in shining armor) Kill Without Mercy 5/13
5. Cinco de Mayo Day! A Ruthless Proposition 5/16
6. Mother's Day is May 8:(written by a woman) The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy 5/4
7. International Nurse Day (Florence Nightengale) (Fern) Making Faces 5/17
8. Friday the 13th occurs only once in 2016. (witch) Born Wicked 3/9
9. Memorial Day is May 30 (someone dies during the read) His to Protect 5/7
�10: Read a book of your choice Ruthless: Scientology, My Son David Miscavige, and Me 5/15











May 1, 2016 - May 31, 2016
� May - 10/10
1. 'M' is for May - Maybe This Time (5/20) ★★★★½
​â¶Ä�2. Member of the Month - Clockwork Angel (5/13) ★★★★½
​â¶Ä�3. Featured Author Challenge - An American Werewolf in Hoboken (5/17) ★★★★
4. "May the 4th be with you!" - Turbulence (5/8) ★★★★½
5. Cinco de Mayo Day! - Faceoff (5/8) ★★½
6. Mother's Day - Surrender (5/14) ★★★★
7. International Nurse Day - The Secret Casebook of Simon Feximal (5/9) ★★★★�
8. Friday the 13th - Dollhouse (5/15) ★★★�
9. Memorial Day - Everything Changes (5/7) ★★★★
10: Choice - The Deal (5/1) ★★★★�











1. M is for May-Margot is first name: The Light Between Oceans, M.L. Stedman ★★★★ 5/13
2. Member of the Month-pub 2013: Turn and Burn, Lorelei James ★★★★ 5/16
3. FAC-RT Award: Morning Glory-1989 RT Reviewers Choice Award -- Historical Romance Set during WWII (Winner), Lavyrle Spencer ★★★★ 5/27
4. May the 4th Be With You!-Fantasy: Dark Desires After Dusk, Kresley Cole ★★★★ 5/10
5. Cinco de Mayo: Knight, Kristen Ashley ★★★★ 5/21
6. Mother's Day-Written by a woman: Play My Game, J. Kenner ★★★★ 5/3
7. International Nurse Day-MC 'Nikki': Seduce Me, J. Kenner ★★★★ 5/4
8. Friday the 13th-MC Vampire/Dragon: The Beast, JR Ward ★★★★� 5/9
9. Memorial Day: The Obsession, Nora Roberts ★★★★� 5/20
10. Reader's Choice: All of Me, Lisa Renee Jones ★★★★ 5/21










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�1. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'
��2. Member of the Month: Becca has been a member of the RRRC since March, 2013 . Please read a book from any of �​Becca's Shelves� or a book published in 2013 or a book published in March of any year.
��3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Dakota Cassidy
Read one book written by� Dakota Cassidy:� Dakota's Backlist Link or any author with her first or last name.
​â¶Ä‹Fun Facts about Dakotaâ€�:
-writes laugh-out-loud romantic comedy, grab-some-ice erotic romance, hot and sexy alpha males, paranormal shifters, contemporary kick-ass women, and more.
-lives in Portland, Oregon
-RT Reviewers Choice Award for Kiss and Hell
-​â¶Ä‹BravoTV featured "Bravoholic"
You may also read a book: set in Oregon, a book with 'Fantasy', 'Shapeshifters', or 'Humor' genres, or a book that's received an award from the Romantic Times.
4. "May the 4th be with you!"
*Read a romance book with the additional 'science fiction' or 'time travel' genre
*In honor of the Jedi read a book that has a 'knight in shining armor' or any other hero for a MC
5. Cinco de Mayo Day! The Mexican army defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla. This single military battle signified defeat of a European colonial power, and a victory for the Mexican people.
*Read a book set in Mexico or has an Hispanic person as a MC
*Read a book that includes a 'battle' of any kind
*Read a book with the number '5' in the page count
6. Mother's Day is May 8
*Read a book involving a mother or person who serves as a 'mother figure' for others as a MC
*Read a book written by a woman
7. International Nurse Day is celebrated on May 12, because this it's the birthday of
*Read any book involving the MC in health care
*Read a book with MC first or last name starting with 'F' or 'N'
8. Friday the 13th occurs only once in 2016. Considered by most as a day of 'back luck' or omen.
*Read a book that involves MC who is a 'witch', 'vampire' or other mystical character
*Read a book that is part of a series with at least 13 books within the series
*Read a book with 13 or more chapters
9. Memorial Day is May 30 and a day to celebrate and recognize those who serve(d) in our Armed Forces in addition for us to remember our loved ones who have died.
*Read a book with Armed Forces MC� (present or retired)�
*Read a book where someone dies during the read
�*Read a book where there is red, white and/or blue on the cover�
10: Read a book of your choice
You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.
When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.
Please re-post your progress as it helps when updating.
Happy reading!