The Wonderful World of Romance Quarterly Challenge

The Wonderful World of Romance Quarterly Challenge

June 15- Sept. 14, 2018

Hi everyone! We are all here in this group because we have at least one thing in common....our love for reading romance. This is a challenge celebrating our interest in romance. You can choose to complete as little as 5 tasks or as many as 35. You might just find a new type of romance that you enjoy, one that you didn't even have on your radar! Enjoy!

You need to preselect a level for this challenge, but are free to move to a higher level if your reading time allows. There is no page minimum, rereads and audiobooks allowed.

Level 1- Romance peaks my interest- Read 5 books

Level 2- I read Romance every chance I get- Read 10 books

Level 3- I love Romance!- Read 15 books

Level 4- Passionate about Romance- Read 25 books

Level 5- Romance Junkie- Read 35 books

Bonus- Read an additional 5 books designated as Bonus- can be added to any level.

Romance tasks- Please choose books that fall into the categories below. You may read a book that only includes a character that fits, or a scene in the story, or the entire theme of the book.

1. Contemporary

2. Historical

3. PNR/UF/Fantasy

4. Sci-Fi/Dystopian/Steampunk

5. Erotica

6. Religious/Spiritual/Inspirational

7. Humorous Romance

8. LGBT

9. Interracial Romance

10. Multi-Cultural Romance

11. Sports Romance

12. Military

13. Bikers

14. Medical

15. Holiday

16. Western

17. Legal/Law Profession

18. Blue Collar

19. High Seas/Pirate/Captain

20. Pilot/ Air Industry

21. Road Trip

22. Food Industry

23. Taboo - (i.e. student/teacher, younger/older)

24. Scottish/Highlander

25. medieval/Viking

26. Regency/Victorian

27. American Historical

28. Suspense/Mystery 

29. Friends to Lovers

30. Second Chances

31. Secret baby/Child(ren) involved

32. Musicians

33. Artists (painter, sculptor, photographer, etc.)

34. Actor/Someone in film/entertainment industry

35. Clean romance (no explcit sex on the page)

Bonus-

1. Read a stand-alone romance

2. Read a book in a series (any point in series)

3. Read your favorite sub-genre of romance

4. Read a sub-genre you've been wanting to try

5. Read a book from the decade you were born in

1. Fast Burn - Lori Foster (HQN - Mar 2018) - June 15

2. The Designs of Lord Randolph Cavanaugh - Stephanie Laurens (Mira - Apr 2018) - June 21

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5. His Last Defense - Karen Rock (HB #935 - Apr 2017) - Aug 14

6. Amish Country Ambush - Dana R. Lynn (LIS #695 - Aug 2018) - June 23

7. Texas Hold 'Em - Christie Craig (Forever - Feb 2014) - Aug 24

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10. The Sheik's Secret Bride - Susan Mallery (SSE #1331 - June 2000) - Aug 2

11. Causing Havoc - Lori Foster (Berkley - Feb 2007) (MMA) - Aug 15

12. Diary of a War Bride – Lauri Robinson (HH #1386 – July 2018) (army) - July 21

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14. His to Protect - Karen Rock (HB #911 - Oct 2016) (SAR/Nurse) - Aug 11

15. A Very Merry Princess - Susan Mallery (HQN - Nov 2017) - Aug 3

16. Kiss That Cowboy/How the Sheriff Was Won - Gayle Kaye, Anne Gracie (Harl Duets #60 - Sept 2001) - Sept 9

17. Overwhelming Force - Janie Crouch (HI #1861 - Dec 2016) (lawyer) - Sept 5

18. Lone Star Father - Marin Thomas (HWR #1695 - June 2018) (mechanic) - July 12

19. Captain Rose's Redemption - Georgie Lee (HH #1379 - June 2018) - July 2

20. Protector's Instinct - Janie Crouch (HI #1752 - Dec 2017) (pilot) - July 5

21. Battle Tested - Janie Crouch (HI #1686 - Jan 2017) (FL to CO) - Sept 6

22. No Kissing Under the Boardwalk - Kate Angell (Kensington - Sept 2018) (pizza place) - Sept 7

23. Smooth-Talking Cowboy - Maisey Yates (HQN - Feb 2018) (11 year age difference) - June 25

24. Falling for the Highlander - Lynsay Sands (Avon - Feb 2017) - Aug 22

25. Three Nights with the Princess - Betina Krahn (Zebra - Sept 2018) (medieval) - Sept 13

26. The Texan Duke - Karen Ranney (Avon - Nov 2017) (Victorian) - July 12

27. When You Love a Scotsman - Hannah Howell (Zebra - Jan 2018) - June 17

28. Avalanche of Trouble - Cindi Myers (HI #1799 - Aug 2018) - June 24

29. Home to Honeymoon Harbor - JoAnn Ross (HQN - Apr 2018) - July 9

30. Major Crimes - Janie Crouch (HI #1794 - July 2018) - July 6

31. Secret Baby, Second Chance - Jane Godman (HRS #1978 - Jan 2018) - June 26

32. Seeing Stars - Jennifer Bernard (Kindle Worlds - June 2016) (singer) - June 26

33. Finding Our Forever - Brenda Novak (SSE #2539 - Apr 2017) (artist) - June 27

34. Texas-Sized Trouble – Delores Fossen (HQN – Jan 2018) (actress) - July 21

35. Cease Fire - Janie Crouch (HI #1790 - June 2018) - July 6

Bonus:

1. War Brides - Helen Bryan (Montlake Romance - June 2012) - July 29

2. The Chesapeake Bride - Mariah Stewart (Pocket - Sept 2017) (Book 11) - June 19

3. Facing Fire - HelenKay Dimon (Avon - Oct 2015) (romantic suspense) - July 25

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