Lenoreo’s 2017 Reading Challenges

The first few challenges deal with the kinds of books I’m reading, whether they be new releases, books on my TBR for a long time, or NetGalley reads (I wanted to sign up for a Re-Read Challenge, but couldn’t find one I liked). Then I’m signing up for some genre-specific challenges. And then a few fun miscellaneous ones to throw in the mix.

The 2017 New Release Reading Challenge is hosted by Stormi @ Books, Movies, Reviews Oh My! and Lexxie @ Unconventional Book Views.

There are 5 levels to the challenge:
1-30 New Release Newbie
31-60 New Release Pro
61-100 New Release Veteran
101-200 New Release Enthusiast
201+ New Release Obsessed

My goal is New Release Pro, but I’m wondering if I could make New Release Veteran. I’m not including rereads or DNFs (those are my own personal requirements, not official rules of the challenge).

Progress:

Hard Hitter (Brooklyn Bruisers #2) by Sarina Bowen
Why Not? (Love Riddles #3) by Carey Heywood
Make Lemonade (a Hope Falls Kindle Worlds novella) by Cassie Mae
Hooked on Trouble (Over the Top #3) by Kelly Siskind
It’s You, Book Two (It’s You #2) by K.P. Kelley
Jacked Up (Birmingham Rebels #3) by Samantha Kane
Hot Licks (Off Beat #3) by A.M. Arthur
Royal Affair (Royal Scandal #1) by Parker Swift
Cheater (Curious Liaisons #1) by Rachel Van Dyken
Sweet Tea and Summer Love by Regan Claire
Don’t Speak (A Modern Fairytale) by Katy Regnery
There’s Something About Nik by Sara Hantz
Off the Ice (Juniper Falls #1) by Julie Cross
Jordan Reclaimed (Preload #1) by Scarlett Cole
Catch and Release (Fishing for Trouble #3) by Laura Drewry
A Boy Like You (Like Us #1) by Ginger Scott
Waking in Time by Angie Stanton
One Wild Night (One and Only Texas #3) by Melissa Cutler
Operation Prom Date (Tactics in Flirting #1) by Cindi Madsen
Swinging At Love (Suttonville Sentinels #2) by Kendra C. Highley
The Opposite of You (Opposites Attract #1) by Rachel Higginson
Stripped Bare (Vegas Billionaire #1) by Heidi McLaughlin
Things I Should Have Known by Claire LaZebnik
Forever Mine (Opposites Attract #2) by Erin Nicholas
Royal Disaster (Royal Scandal #2) by Parker Swift
Geekerella (A Fangirl Fairy Tale) by Ashley Poston
Incriminating Dating by Rebekah L. Purdy
Dancing in the Rain by Kelly Jamieson
Pillowtalk by Cassie Mae
The Baby Bombshell (Shadow Creek, Montana #2) by Victoria James
Who She Was by Stormy Smith
Back Piece (Skin Deep Inc. #1) by L.A. Witt
Walk of Shame (Love Unexpectedly #4) by Lauren Layne
The Bohemian and the Businessman (The Story Sisters #1) by Katy Regnery
180 Seconds by Jessica Park
Pipe Dreams (Brooklyn Bruisers #3) by Sarina Bowen
Remember Me Forever (Lovely Vicious #3) by Sara Wolf
Confessions of a Former Puck Bunny (Taking Shots #4) by Cindi Madsen
Tanner (American Extreme Bull Riders Tour #1) by Sarah Mayberry
It Had to Be You (Brockmore Academy #1) by Lizzy Charles
Fix Her Up (The Fix #1) by Carey Heywood
A Girl Like Me (Like Us #2) by Ginger Scott
Stage Kissed by Cassie Mae & Kelley Lynn
Into Your Arms (Squad Stories #1) by Chelsea M. Cameron
Perfectly Oblivious (The Perfect Series #1) by Robin Daniels
All the Stars Left Behind by Ashley Graham
The Nanny Arrangement (Country Blues #2) by Rachel Harris
Royal Treatment (Royal Scandal #3) by Parker Swift
I Knew You Were Trouble (Oxford #4) by Lauren Layne
Paper Cranes (A Fairytale Twist Novel) by Jordan Ford
Stay (WAGs #2) by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy
The Director and Don Juan (The Story Sisters #2) by Katy Regnery
Hello Forever (Hello Goodbye #2) by Sarina Bowen
Pounding Skin (Skin Deep Inc. #2) by L.A. Witt
The Perfectly Imperfect Match (Suttonville Sentinels #3) by Kendra C. Highley
Trust by Kylie Scott
Cross Check (Bayard Hockey #2) by Kelly Jamieson
Eye Candy (Real Love #1) by Jessica Lemmon
Misconduct (Birmingham Rebels #4) by Samantha Kane
The Difference Between Us (Opposites Attract #2) by Rachel Higginson
One True Pairing (Fandom Hearts #2) by Cathy Yardley
Kissing Max Holden by Katy Upperman
If Ever by Angie Stanton
Rebel (The Renegades #3) by Rebecca Yarros
The Way Back Home by Carmen Jenner
Blood Guard (Mission #1) by Megan Erickson
Temporary by Sarina Bowen & Sarah Mayberry
Take the Lead (Dance Off #1) by Alexis Daria
The Princess and the Pizza Man (Destined for Love: Mansions) by Cassie Mae
Unloved by Katy Regnery
Bountiful (True North #4) by Sarina Bowen
Nailed It by Cindi Madsen
Totally His (Opposites Attract #3) by Erin Nicholas
Offsetting Penalties by Ally Mathews
The First Kiss Hypothesis by Christina Mandelski
Hooking Up by Helena Hunting
The Perfect Couple (Passion, Vows & Babies Kindle Worlds Novella) by Ginger Scott
Love in the Friend Zone (Grad Night #1) by Molly E. Lee
Deck the Halls (Darling, VT #3.5) by Donna Alward
The Jingle Bell Bride (Christmas Brides #2) by Scarlet Wilson
Just One of the Boys by Leah and Kate Rooper
Merrily in Love (The Littleton Brothers #3) by Melissa West
Constant (The Confidence Game #1) by Rachel Higginson
Jacob’s Ladder: Gabe (Jacob’s Ladder #1) by Katie Ashley
Enchant (Enchanted #1) by Micalea Smeltzer
Bad Princess by Julianna Keyes
Van (Cold Fury Hockey #9) by Sawyer Bennett
Love on the Tracks (Snow & Ice Games #1) by Tamsen Parker
Man Hands (Man Hands #1) by Sarina Bowen & Tanya Eby
Dance with Me (Dance Off #2) by Alexis Daria
The Way Back to Us (Love Unplugged #3) by Jamie Howard
Countdown to Midnight (The Story Sisters #2.5) by Katy Regnery
Breaking the Ice (Juniper Falls #2) by Julie Cross
Holiday Wishes (Heartbreaker Bay #4.5) by Jill Shalvis
Chasing Christmas Eve (Heartbreaker Bay #4) by Jill Shalvis
Fix Me Not (The Fix #2) by Carey Heywood

Status: Revised Goal of New Release Veteran ACHIEVED!!

The 2017 Beat the Backlist Challenge is hosted by Austine @ Novel Knight. #BeatTheBacklist

There are no levels to this challenge. You just set your reading goal and list the books you hope to read. All books must be released prior to 2017 (it’s about decreasing your TBR list afterall). I’m also going to set a personal rule of not including DNFs (but these are not official rules for the challenge).

My goal is 40 books, and I’m hoping to choose at least some from the following list (and they’re all in preparation for Author Events):

Blow (Virtual Paradox #1) by Heidi McLaughlin
Forever My Girl (The Beaumont Series #1) by Heidi McLaughlin
My Unexpected Forever (The Beaumont Series #2) by Heidi McLaughlin
Finding My Forever (The Beaumont Series #3) by Heidi McLaughlin
Here With Me (The Archer Brothers #1) by Heidi McLaughlin
Perfectly Imperfect by Harper Sloan
Playing for Love at Deep Haven (now titled After We Break) by Katy Regnery
The Vixen and the Vet by Katy Regnery
Never Let You Go by Katy Regnery
Ginger’s Heart by Katy Regnery
Dark Sexy Knight by Katy Regnery
Proposing to Preston (The Winslow Brothers #2) by Katy Regnery
Crazy About Cameron (The Winslow Brothers #3) by Katy Regnery
Campaigning for Christopher (The Winslow Brothers #4) by Katy Regnery
Waiting on the Sidelines (Waiting on the Sidelines #1) by Ginger Scott
Wild Reckless (Harper Boys #1) by Ginger Scott
Silence (Silence #1) by Natasha Preston
Only With You (The Best Mistake #1) by Lauren Layne
Made for You (The Best Mistake #2) by Lauren Layne
Cuff Me (New York’s Finest #3) by Lauren Layne
Elite (Eagle Elite #1) by Rachel Van Dyken
Elect (Eagle Elite #2) by Rachel Van Dyken
Tear (Seaside #1) by Rachel Van Dyken
Pull (Seaside #2) by Rachel Van Dyken
Shatter (Seaside #3) by Rachel Van Dyken
Forever (Seaside #3.5) by Rachel Van Dyken
Toxic (Ruin #2) by Rachel Van Dyken
Fearless (Ruin #2.5) by Rachel Van Dyken
Shame (Ruin #3) by Rachel Van Dyken
Bad Romeo (Starcrossed #1) by Leisa Rayven
Broken Juliet (Starcrossed #2) by Leisa Rayven
Wicked Heart (Starcrossed #3) by Leisa Rayven
Where I Belong (Alabama Summer #1) by J. Daniels
Four Letter Word (Dirty Deeds #1) by J. Daniels
The Traveling Man (Traveling #1) by Jane Harvey-Berrick
The Education of Sebastian (The Education of… #1) by Jane Harvey-Berrick
Why Lie? (Love Riddles #2) by Carey Heywood
Her (Him & Her #2) by Carey Heywood
Them (Him & Her #3) by Carey Heywood
Smut by Karina Halle
Where Sea Meets Sky by Karina Halle
The Pact by Karina Halle
FriendTrip by M.E. Carter & Sara Ney
Juked (Juked #1) by M.E. Carter
Royally Screwed (Royally #1) by Emma Chase
Anyone But Him by Cassie Graham
Enchanting Wilder (Wilder #1) by Cassie Graham
Coming in From the Cold (Gravity #1) by Sarina Bowen
Bittersweet (True North #1) by Sarina Bowen
Settling the Score (The Summer Games #1) by R.S. Grey
Out of Bounds (The Summer Games #2) by R.S. Grey
Scoring Wilder by R.S. Grey
A Lover’s Lament by K.L. Grayson
Torch (Take It Off #1) by Cambria Hebert
Tease (Take It Off #2) by Cambria Hebert
Truth or Beard (Winston Brothers #1) by Penny Reid
The Air He Breathes (Elements #1) by Brittainy C. Cherry
Loving Mr. Daniels by Brittainy C. Cherry
The Suit (Holly Springs #1) by B.N. Toler
Bright Side (Bright Side #1) by Kim Holden
Painted Faces (Painted Faces #1) by L.H. Cosway
Fall from Grace (Mad World #1) by Christine Zolendz
Sweet Thing (Sweet Thing #1) by Renee Carlino

I’m also signing up for the Hogwarts House Mini Challenge for my beloved Hufflepuff House! GO HUFFLEPUFF!! My challenge ID is FeatherEye! COOL!!!

Progress:

A Mortal Song by Megan Crewe
Waking Up Alive (End of Days Love #2) by Emma Shortt ∗
The Law of Moses (The Law of Moses #1) by Amy Harmon ∗
Armored (The Té-trad Tale #1) by M.A. Wilder
Honored (The Té-trad Tale #2) by M.A. Wilder
Conquered (The Té-trad Tale #3) by M.A. Wilder
The Vixen and the Vet (A Modern Fairytale) by Katy Regnery ∗
Silence (Silence #1) by Natasha Preston ∗
Proposing to Preston (The Winslow Brothers #2) by Katy Regnery ∗
Crazy About Cameron (The Winslow Brothers #3) by Katy Regnery ∗
Campaigning for Christopher (The Winslow Brothers #4) by Katy Regnery ∗
Bound (Fire on Ice #1) by Brenda Rothert ∗
The Silent Waters (Elements #3) by Brittainy C. Cherry
Wild Reckless (Harper Boys #1) by Ginger Scott ∗
Wicked Restless (Harper Boys #2) by Ginger Scott
Waiting on the Sidelines (Waiting on the Sidelines #1) by Ginger Scott *
Pucked (Pucked #1) by Helena Hunting
In Your Dreams (Falling #4) by Ginger Scott
Perfectly Imperfect by Harper Sloan *
The Prince & The Player (Dirty Players #1) by Tia Louise
Hook (Duplicity Duet #1) by Elisabeth Grace
Never Let You Go (A Modern Fairytale) by Katy Regnery *
Fever (Songbird #1) by Melissa Pearl **
Bulletproof (Songbird #2) by Melissa Pearl *
Frat Boy and Toppy (Theta Alpha Gamma #1) by Anne Tenino **
Someone Like You (Oxford #3) by Lauren Layne
Everything (Songbird #3) by Melissa Pearl *
Home (Songbird #4) by Melissa Pearl *
Shut Out (Bayard Hockey #1) by Kelly Jamieson
#Swag (GearShark #3) by Cambria Hebert *
#Bae (Hashtag #7) by Cambria Hebert *
Juked (Texas Mutiny #1) by M.E. Carter *
Belong to You (Cole #1) by Vi Keeland
Cocky Bastard by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland
Bossman by Vi Keeland
Made for You (The Best Mistake #2) by Lauren Layne *
Cuff Me (New York’s Finest #3) by Lauren Layne *
Chance of a Lifetime (Anderson Brothers #3) by Marissa Clarke *
The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler *
Falling From The Sky (Bear Creek #1) by Nikki Godwin *
Running Barefoot by Amy Harmon *
The December Deal by Dana Volney *
Christmas at the Castle (Ever After #3) by Melissa McClone *
Sexy Secret Santa by Liz Andrews *
The Trouble with Mistletoe (Heartbreaker Bay #2) by Jill Shalvis
One Snowy Night (Heartbreaker Bay #2.5) by Jill Shalvis
Winter Ball (Winter Ball #1) by Amy Lane *
The Kidnapped Christmas Bride (Taming of the Sheenans #3) by Jane Porter
Royally Screwed (Royally #1) by Emma Chase *
The Locker Room by Amy Lane **
From Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon *

Status: Revised Goal of 45 Books ACHIEVED!!!

The 2017 Netgalley and Edelweiss Reading Challenge is hosted by Katrina @ Bookish Things & More. #NGEW2017

There are 5 levels to the challenge:
10 Books Bronze
25 Books Silver
50 Books Gold
75 Books Platinum
100 Books Diamond

My goal is Gold, but it depends on how well I manage to curb my NetGalley requesting enthusiasm. 😉

Progress:

Hard Hitter (Brooklyn Bruisers #2) by Sarina Bowen
Hooked on Trouble (Over the Top #3) by Kelly Siskind
Jacked Up (Birmingham Rebels #3) by Samantha Kane
Hot Licks (Off Beat #3) by A.M. Arthur
Royal Affair (Royal Scandal #1) by Parker Swift
Cheater (Curious Liaisons #1) by Rachel Van Dyken
There’s Something About Nik by Sara Hantz
Off the Ice (Juniper Falls #1) by Julie Cross
Jordan Reclaimed (Preload #1) by Scarlett Cole
Catch and Release (Fishing for Trouble #3) by Laura Drewry
Waking in Time by Angie Stanton
One Wild Night (One and Only Texas #3) by Melissa Cutler
Operation Prom Date (Tactics in Flirting #1) by Cindi Madsen
Swinging At Love (Suttonville Sentinels #2) by Kendra C. Highley
Stripped Bare (Vegas Billionaire #1) by Heidi McLaughlin
Things I Should Have Known by Claire LaZebnik
Forever Mine (Opposites Attract #2) by Erin Nicholas
Royal Disaster (Royal Scandal #2) by Parker Swift
Geekerella (A Fangirl Fairy Tale) by Ashley Poston
Incriminating Dating by Rebekah L. Purdy
Dancing in the Rain by Kelly Jamieson
Pillowtalk by Cassie Mae
The Baby Bombshell (Shadow Creek, Montana #2) by Victoria James
Back Piece (Skin Deep Inc. #1) by L.A. Witt
Walk of Shame (Love Unexpectedly #4) by Lauren Layne
180 Seconds by Jessica Park
Pipe Dreams (Brooklyn Bruisers #3) by Sarina Bowen
Remember Me Forever (Lovely Vicious #3) by Sara Wolf
Confessions of a Former Puck Bunny (Taking Shots #4) by Cindi Madsen
Tanner (American Extreme Bull Riders Tour #1) by Sarah Mayberry
It Had to Be You (Brockmore Academy #1) by Lizzy Charles
Into Your Arms (Squad Stories #1) by Chelsea M. Cameron
All the Stars Left Behind by Ashley Graham
The Nanny Arrangement (Country Blues #2) by Rachel Harris
Sunlit Surrender (Bandicoot Cove #4) by Jess Dee
Royal Treatment (Royal Scandal #3) by Parker Swift
I Knew You Were Trouble (Oxford #4) by Lauren Layne
Vanishing Act by A.M. Madden
Pounding Skin (Skin Deep Inc. #2) by L.A. Witt
The Perfectly Imperfect Match (Suttonville Sentinels #3) by Kendra C. Highley
Trust by Kylie Scott
Cross Check (Bayard Hockey #2) by Kelly Jamieson
Eye Candy (Real Love #1) by Jessica Lemmon
Misconduct (Birmingham Rebels #4) by Samantha Kane
One True Pairing (Fandom Hearts #2) by Cathy Yardley
Kissing Max Holden by Katy Upperman
Rebel (The Renegades #3) by Rebecca Yarros
Blood Guard (Mission #1) by Megan Erickson
Take the Lead (Dance Off #1) by Alexis Daria
Nailed It by Cindi Madsen
Totally His (Opposites Attract #3) by Erin Nicholas
Finding Your Feet (Toronto Connections #2) by Cass Lennox
Offsetting Penalties by Ally Mathews
The First Kiss Hypothesis by Christina Mandelski
Hooking Up by Helena Hunting
Love in the Friend Zone (Grad Night #1) by Molly E. Lee
Deck the Halls (Darling, VT #3.5) by Donna Alward
The Jingle Bell Bride (Christmas Brides #2) by Scarlet Wilson
Merrily in Love (The Littleton Brothers #3) by Melissa West
Bad Princess by Julianna Keyes
Van (Cold Fury Hockey #9) by Sawyer Bennett
The December Deal by Dana Volney
Christmas at the Castle (Ever After #3) by Melissa McClone
Love on the Tracks (Snow & Ice Games #1) by Tamsen Parker
Dance with Me (Dance Off #2) by Alexis Daria
The Way Back to Us (Love Unplugged #3) by Jamie Howard
Breaking the Ice (Juniper Falls #2) by Julie Cross

Status: Gold ACHIEVED!!

The 2017 New Adult Reading Challenge is hosted by Cátia @ The Girl Who Read Too Much. #NAReads2017

There are 6 levels to the challenge:
6 Books NA Newbie
12 Books NA Initiate
24 Books NA Intermediate
36 Books NA Advanced
50 Books NA Expert
100 Books NA King/Queen (special category)

My goal is NA Intermediate, but I’m wondering if I could make NA Advanced. I’m not including rereads or DNFs (those are my own personal requirements, not official rules of the challenge).

Progress:

Hot Licks (Off Beat #3) by A.M. Arthur
Royal Affair (Royal Scandal #1) by Parker Swift
Cheater (Curious Liaisons #1) by Rachel Van Dyken
Don’t Speak (A Modern Fairytale) by Katy Regnery
The Law of Moses (The Law of Moses #1) by Amy Harmon
Waking in Time by Angie Stanton
Armored (The Té-trad Tale #1) by M.A. Wilder
Honored (The Té-trad Tale #2) by M.A. Wilder
Conquered (The Té-trad Tale #3) by M.A. Wilder
Royal Disaster (Royal Scandal #2) by Parker Swift
Bound (Fire on Ice #1) by Brenda Rothert
Who She Was by Stormy Smith
The Silent Waters (Elements #3) by Brittainy C. Cherry
Wicked Restless (Harper Boys #2) by Ginger Scott
180 Seconds by Jessica Park
Pucked (Pucked #1) by Helena Hunting
In Your Dreams (Falling #4) by Ginger Scott
Remember Me Forever (Lovely Vicious #3) by Sara Wolf
Confessions of a Former Puck Bunny (Taking Shots #4) by Cindi Madsen
The Prince & The Player (Dirty Players #1) by Tia Louise
Never Let You Go (A Modern Fairytale) by Katy Regnery
Into Your Arms (Squad Stories #1) by Chelsea M. Cameron
Kidnapped Idol (A K-Pop Romance) by Jennie Bennett
Fever (Songbird #1) by Melissa Pearl
Bulletproof (Songbird #2) by Melissa Pearl
Royal Treatment (Royal Scandal #3) by Parker Swift
Frat Boy and Toppy (Theta Alpha Gamma #1) by Anne Tenino
Good Boy (WAGs #1) by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy
Everything (Songbird #3) by Melissa Pearl
Home (Songbird #4) by Melissa Pearl
Goodbye Paradise (Hello Goodbye #1) by Sarina Bowen
Hello Forever (Hello Goodbye #2) by Sarina Bowen
Shut Out (Bayard Hockey #1) by Kelly Jamieson
Cross Check (Bayard Hockey #2) by Kelly Jamieson
One True Pairing (Fandom Hearts #2) by Cathy Yardley
#Swag (GearShark #3) by Cambria Hebert
#Bae (Hashtag #7) by Cambria Hebert
#Blur (GearShark #4) by Cambria Hebert
#FinishLine (GearShark #5) by Cambria Hebert
If Ever by Angie Stanton
Nova (The Renegades #2) by Rebecca Yarros
Rebel (The Renegades #3) by Rebecca Yarros
Fake Fiancée by Ilsa Madden-Mills
The Feeling of Forever (Love Unplugged #2) by Jamie Howard
Finding Your Feet (Toronto Connections #2) by Cass Lennox
The Perfect Couple (Passion, Vows & Babies Kindle Worlds Novella) by Ginger Scott
Constant (The Confidence Game #1) by Rachel Higginson
Enchant (Enchanted #1) by Micalea Smeltzer
Bad Princess by Julianna Keyes
Van (Cold Fury Hockey #9) by Sawyer Bennett
Love on the Tracks (Snow & Ice Games #1) by Tamsen Parker
One Snowy Night (Heartbreaker Bay #2.5) by Jill Shalvis
Winter Ball (Winter Ball #1) by Amy Lane
The Way Back to Us (Love Unplugged #3) by Jamie Howard
Royally Screwed (Royally #1) by Emma Chase
The Locker Room by Amy Lane
From Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon

Status: Revised Goal of NA Expert ACHIEVED!!! Bingo card FILLED!!!

This challenge is also hosting a Book Bingo component that I’m thinking about tackling.

Book set in college -> Into Your Arms (Squad Stories #1) by Chelsea M. Cameron
New to you author -> Conquered (The Té-trad Tale #3) by M.A. Wilder
Book that makes you laugh -> Remember Me Forever (Lovely Vicious #3) by Sara Wolf
Book out of your comfort zone -> Cheater (Curious Liaisons #1) by Rachel Van Dyken
One word title -> Bound (Fire on Ice #1) by Brenda Rothert
A re-read -> Fever (Songbird #1) by Melissa Pearl
Diverse novel -> Honored (The Té-trad Tale #2) by M.A. Wilder
2017 release -> Don’t Speak (A Modern Fairytale) by Katy Regnery
Book you knew nothing about -> The Silent Waters (Elements #3) by Brittainy C. Cherry
Book about sports -> Confessions of a Former Puck Bunny (Taking Shots #4) by Cindi Madsen
Book about friendship -> Who She Was by Stormy Smith
Book you can finish in one day -> Waking in Time by Angie Stanton
Free space -> Wicked Restless (Harper Boys #2) by Ginger Scott
New Adult bestseller -> Pucked (Pucked #1) by Helena Hunting
LGBTQ novel -> Hot Licks (Off Beat #3) by A.M. Arthur
Book with only male POV -> Frat Boy and Toppy (Theta Alpha Gamma #1) by Anne Tenino
Hyped book -> 180 Seconds by Jessica Park
Book with music or art -> The Law of Moses (The Law of Moses #1) by Amy Harmon
Start a new series -> Kidnapped Idol (A K-Pop Romance) by Jennie Bennett
Book recommendation -> Armored (The Té-trad Tale #1) by M.A. Wilder
Book based on its cover -> Good Boy (WAGs #1) by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy
Book set in summer -> Finding Your Feet (Toronto Connections #2) by Cass Lennox
Book about roadtrip -> One Snowy Night (Heartbreaker Bay #2.5) by Jill Shalvis
Debut novel -> Royal Affair (Royal Scandal #1) by Parker Swift
Bottom of your TBR -> Never Let You Go (A Modern Fairytale) by Katy Regnery

The 2017 Contemporary Romance Reading Challenge is hosted by Andi @ Andi’s ABCs. #ContRom2017

There are 5 levels to the challenge:
1-5 1st Base
6-10 2nd Base
11-15 3rd Base
16-20 Home Run
21+ Grand Slam

My goal is Home Run, but I’m wondering if I could make Grand Slam. I’m not including rereads or DNFs (those are my own personal requirements, not official rules of the challenge).

Progress:

Hard Hitter (Brooklyn Bruisers #2) by Sarina Bowen
Why Not? (Love Riddles #3) by Carey Heywood
Hooked on Trouble (Over the Top #3) by Kelly Siskind
Grin and Beard It (Winston Brothers #2) by Penny Reid
Jacked Up (Birmingham Rebels #3) by Samantha Kane
Hot Licks (Off Beat #3) by A.M. Arthur
Royal Affair (Royal Scandal #1) by Parker Swift
Cheater (Curious Liaisons #1) by Rachel Van Dyken
Sweet Tea and Summer Love by Regan Claire
Don’t Speak (A Modern Fairytale) by Katy Regnery
There’s Something About Nik by Sara Hantz
Off the Ice (Juniper Falls #1) by Julie Cross
Jordan Reclaimed (Preload #1) by Scarlett Cole
Catch and Release (Fishing for Trouble #3) by Laura Drewry
One Wild Night (One and Only Texas #3) by Melissa Cutler
Operation Prom Date (Tactics in Flirting #1) by Cindi Madsen
Swinging At Love (Suttonville Sentinels #2) by Kendra C. Highley
The Opposite of You (Opposites Attract #1) by Rachel Higginson
Stripped Bare (Vegas Billionaire #1) by Heidi McLaughlin
Forever Mine (Opposites Attract #2) by Erin Nicholas
The Vixen and the Vet (A Modern Fairytale) by Katy Regnery
Silence (Silence #1) by Natasha Preston
Proposing to Preston (The Winslow Brothers #2) by Katy Regnery
Crazy About Cameron (The Winslow Brothers #3) by Katy Regnery
Campaigning for Christopher (The Winslow Brothers #4) by Katy Regnery
Royal Disaster (Royal Scandal #2) by Parker Swift
Geekerella (A Fangirl Fairy Tale) by Ashley Poston
Incriminating Dating by Rebekah L. Purdy
Dancing in the Rain by Kelly Jamieson
Pillowtalk by Cassie Mae
The Baby Bombshell (Shadow Creek, Montana #2) by Victoria James
Bound (Fire on Ice #1) by Brenda Rothert
Who She Was by Stormy Smith
Back Piece (Skin Deep Inc. #1) by L.A. Witt
The Silent Waters (Elements #3) by Brittainy C. Cherry
Walk of Shame (Love Unexpectedly #4) by Lauren Layne
Wild Reckless (Harper Boys #1) by Ginger Scott
Wicked Restless (Harper Boys #2) by Ginger Scott
The Bohemian and the Businessman (The Story Sisters #1) by Katy Regnery
180 Seconds by Jessica Park
Waiting on the Sidelines (Waiting on the Sidelines #1) by Ginger Scott
Pucked (Pucked #1) by Helena Hunting
In Your Dreams (Falling #4) by Ginger Scott
Pipe Dreams (Brooklyn Bruisers #3) by Sarina Bowen
Remember Me Forever (Lovely Vicious #3) by Sara Wolf
Confessions of a Former Puck Bunny (Taking Shots #4) by Cindi Madsen
Tanner (American Extreme Bull Riders Tour #1) by Sarah Mayberry
It Had to Be You (Brockmore Academy #1) by Lizzy Charles
Perfectly Imperfect by Harper Sloan
The Prince & The Player (Dirty Players #1) by Tia Louise
Hook (Duplicity Duet #1) by Elisabeth Grace
Never Let You Go (A Modern Fairytale) by Katy Regnery
Fix Her Up (The Fix #1) by Carey Heywood
Stage Kissed by Cassie Mae & Kelley Lynn
Into Your Arms (Squad Stories #1) by Chelsea M. Cameron
Kidnapped Idol (A K-Pop Romance) by Jennie Bennett
Undercover Fan (A K-Pop Romance) by Jennie Bennett
Perfectly Oblivious (The Perfect Series #1) by Robin Daniels
The Nanny Arrangement (Country Blues #2) by Rachel Harris
Fever (Songbird #1) by Melissa Pearl
Bulletproof (Songbird #2) by Melissa Pearl
Royal Treatment (Royal Scandal #3) by Parker Swift
Frat Boy and Toppy (Theta Alpha Gamma #1) by Anne Tenino
Someone Like You (Oxford #3) by Lauren Layne
I Knew You Were Trouble (Oxford #4) by Lauren Layne
Paper Cranes (A Fairytale Twist Novel) by Jordan Ford
Good Boy (WAGs #1) by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy
Stay (WAGs #2) by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy
The Director and Don Juan (The Story Sisters #2) by Katy Regnery
Everything (Songbird #3) by Melissa Pearl
Home (Songbird #4) by Melissa Pearl
Goodbye Paradise (Hello Goodbye #1) by Sarina Bowen
Hello Forever (Hello Goodbye #2) by Sarina Bowen
Pounding Skin (Skin Deep Inc. #2) by L.A. Witt
The Perfectly Imperfect Match (Suttonville Sentinels #3) by Kendra C. Highley
Trust by Kylie Scott
Shut Out (Bayard Hockey #1) by Kelly Jamieson
Cross Check (Bayard Hockey #2) by Kelly Jamieson
Eye Candy (Real Love #1) by Jessica Lemmon
Misconduct (Birmingham Rebels #4) by Samantha Kane
The Difference Between Us (Opposites Attract #2) by Rachel Higginson
One True Pairing (Fandom Hearts #2) by Cathy Yardley
Kissing Max Holden by Katy Upperman
#Swag (GearShark #3) by Cambria Hebert
#Bae (Hashtag #7) by Cambria Hebert
#Blur (GearShark #4) by Cambria Hebert
#FinishLine (GearShark #5) by Cambria Hebert
If Ever by Angie Stanton
Nova (The Renegades #2) by Rebecca Yarros
Rebel (The Renegades #3) by Rebecca Yarros
Juked (Texas Mutiny #1) by M.E. Carter
The Way Back Home by Carmen Jenner
Temporary by Sarina Bowen & Sarah Mayberry
Belong to You (Cole #1) by Vi Keeland
Cocky Bastard by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland
Bossman by Vi Keeland
Fake Fiancée by Ilsa Madden-Mills
Take the Lead (Dance Off #1) by Alexis Daria
The Princess and the Pizza Man (Destined for Love: Mansions) by Cassie Mae
Made for You (The Best Mistake #2) by Lauren Layne
Unloved by Katy Regnery
Cuff Me (New York’s Finest #3) by Lauren Layne
Bountiful (True North #4) by Sarina Bowen
Nailed It by Cindi Madsen
The Feeling of Forever (Love Unplugged #2) by Jamie Howard
Totally His (Opposites Attract #3) by Erin Nicholas
Finding Your Feet (Toronto Connections #2) by Cass Lennox
Chance of a Lifetime (Anderson Brothers #3) by Marissa Clarke
Offsetting Penalties by Ally Mathews
The First Kiss Hypothesis by Christina Mandelski
Hooking Up by Helena Hunting
Love in the Friend Zone (Grad Night #1) by Molly E. Lee
Deck the Halls (Darling, VT #3.5) by Donna Alward
The Jingle Bell Bride (Christmas Brides #2) by Scarlet Wilson
Just One of the Boys by Leah and Kate Rooper
Merrily in Love (The Littleton Brothers #3) by Melissa West
Jacob’s Ladder: Gabe (Jacob’s Ladder #1) by Katie Ashley
The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler
Falling From The Sky (Bear Creek #1) by Nikki Godwin
Van (Cold Fury Hockey #9) by Sawyer Bennett
Running Barefoot by Amy Harmon
The December Deal by Dana Volney
Christmas at the Castle (Ever After #3) by Melissa McClone
Love on the Tracks (Snow & Ice Games #1) by Tamsen Parker
The Trouble with Mistletoe (Heartbreaker Bay #2) by Jill Shalvis
Man Hands (Man Hands #1) by Sarina Bowen & Tanya Eby
One Snowy Night (Heartbreaker Bay #2.5) by Jill Shalvis
Dance with Me (Dance Off #2) by Alexis Daria
Winter Ball (Winter Ball #1) by Amy Lane
The Way Back to Us (Love Unplugged #3) by Jamie Howard
Breaking the Ice (Juniper Falls #2) by Julie Cross
The Kidnapped Christmas Bride (Taming of the Sheenans #3) by Jane Porter
Royally Screwed (Royally #1) by Emma Chase
Holiday Wishes (Heartbreaker Bay #4.5) by Jill Shalvis
Chasing Christmas Eve (Heartbreaker Bay #4) by Jill Shalvis
The Locker Room by Amy Lane
Fix Me Not (The Fix #2) by Carey Heywood

Status: Revised Goal of Grand Slam ACHIEVED!!! (or rather demolished)

The Retellings Reading Challenge 2017 is hosted by Jo @ Once Upon a Bookcase. #RetellingsRC2017

There are 4 levels to the challenge:
1-4 retellings Easy
5-8 retellings Medium
9-12 retellings Hard
12+ retellings Difficult

My goal is Medium. I’m not including rereads or DNFs (those are my own personal requirements, not official rules of the challenge).

Progress:

A Mortal Song by Megan Crewe
Don’t Speak (A Modern Fairytale) by Katy Regnery
The Vixen and the Vet (A Modern Fairytale) by Katy Regnery
Geekerella (A Fangirl Fairy Tale) by Ashley Poston
Never Let You Go (A Modern Fairytale) by Katy Regnery
Paper Cranes (A Fairytale Twist Novel) by Jordan Ford
The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler

Status: Medium ACHIEVED!!!

The 2017 Diverse Reading Challenge is hosted by Mishma @ Chasing Faerytales and Shelly @ Read.Sleep.Repeat. #DiverseReads2017

My goal is 25 diverse books. I’m not including rereads or DNFs (those are my own personal requirements, not official rules of the challenge).

There are also mini monthly challenges being hosted, where you attempt to read a diverse book that follows a different theme for each month.

January – Stories based on/ inspired by diverse folktales/culture/mythology
February – POC/ Biracial/ Multiracial Main Character/Lead
March – Disability
April – Mental Health
May – Religious Diversity
June and July – Sexuality and Gender Identity
August – Non-Western Setting
September – #ownvoices
October – Intersectionality
November – Diverse Retelling
December – 2017 Releases

Progress:

Make Lemonade (a Hope Falls Kindle Worlds novella) by Cassie Mae — heroine struggles from depression.
Grin and Beard It (Winston Brothers #2) by Penny Reid — Hispanic heroine.
Jacked Up (Birmingham Rebels #3) by Samantha Kane — Samoan hero, bisexual heroes, and PTSD hero.
A Mortal Song by Megan Crewe — JANUARY, Japanese characters based on Japenese mythology.
Hot Licks (Off Beat #3) by A.M. Arthur — bisexual hero, pansexual hero and demisexual hero in a polyamorous relationship.
Waking Up Alive (End of Days Love #2) by Emma Shortt — FEBRUARY, black hero.
The Law of Moses (The Law of Moses #1) by Amy Harmon — FEBRUARY, biracial (black and white) hero.
Armored (The Té-trad Tale #1) by M.A. Wilder — FEBRUARY, black heroine, hispanic bff, gay friend, bi friend.
Honored (The Té-trad Tale #2) by M.A. Wilder — black heroine, hispanic bff, gay friend, bi friend.
Conquered (The Té-trad Tale #3) by M.A. Wilder — black heroine, hispanic bff, gay friend, bi friend.
One Wild Night (One and Only Texas #3) by Melissa Cutler — hispanic heroine.
Things I Should Have Known by Claire LaZebnik — MARCH, autistic siblings to heroine and hero.
Forever Mine (Opposites Attract #2) by Erin Nicholas — MARCH, hero has hemophilia.
The Vixen and the Vet (A Modern Fairytale) by Katy Regnery — MARCH, hero is disfigured and has an amputated arm.
Silence (Silence #1) by Natasha Preston — MARCH, heroine has selective mutism.
Campaigning for Christopher (The Winslow Brothers #4) by Katy Regnery — Lakota heroine.
Who She Was by Stormy Smith — APRIL, heroine struggles with depression (father is bipolar, also deals with suicide).
Back Piece (Skin Deep Inc. #1) by L.A. Witt — APRIL, LGBT heroes (m/m), hero suffers from eating disorder.
The Silent Waters (Elements #3) by Brittainy C. Cherry — APRIL, heroine has selective mutism and agoraphobia.
Wicked Restless (Harper Boys #2) by Ginger Scott — heroine has a birth defect
In Your Dreams (Falling #4) by Ginger Scott — heroine has a stutter, her brother has Downs.
Confessions of a Former Puck Bunny (Taking Shots #4) by Cindi Madsen — heroine is at least partially hispanic.
It Had to Be You (Brockmore Academy #1) by Lizzy Charles — biracial (black and white) hero.
Hook (Duplicity Duet #1) by Elisabeth Grace — heroine has a son with Muscular Dystrophy.
Never Let You Go (A Modern Fairytale) by Katy Regnery — hero has a stammer.
A Girl Like Me (Like Us #2) by Ginger Scott — heroine has an amputated lower leg.
Kidnapped Idol (A K-Pop Romance) by Jennie Bennett — Chinese American heroine, biracial (Chinese & Korean) hero.
Undercover Fan (A K-Pop Romance) by Jennie Bennett — Korean hero.
All the Stars Left Behind by Ashley Graham — heroine has Spina Bifida, some LGBT diversity among secondary characters as well.
Bulletproof (Songbird #2) by Melissa Pearl — biracial (black and white) hero.
Frat Boy and Toppy (Theta Alpha Gamma #1) by Anne Tenino — JUNE, LGBT heroes (m/m).
The Director and Don Juan (The Story Sisters #2) by Katy Regnery — Puerto Rican hero.
Goodbye Paradise (Hello Goodbye #1) by Sarina Bowen — JUNE, LGBT heroes (m/m).
Hello Forever (Hello Goodbye #2) by Sarina Bowen — JUNE, LGBT heroes (m/m).
Pounding Skin (Skin Deep Inc. #2) by L.A. Witt — JULY, LGBT heroes (m/m — one hero is bisexual).
Misconduct (Birmingham Rebels #4) by Samantha Kane — JULY, bisexual heroes, Puerto Rican heroine, black hero, heroine has a traumatic brain injury.
#Blur (GearShark #4) by Cambria Hebert — LGBT heroes (m/m).
#FinishLine (GearShark #5) by Cambria Hebert — LGBT heroes (m/m).
Nova (The Renegades #2) by Rebecca Yarros — Korean heroine.
Rebel (The Renegades #3) by Rebecca Yarros — Cuban hero.
Juked (Texas Mutiny #1) by M.E. Carter — Hispanic hero.
The Way Back Home by Carmen Jenner — hero suffers from PTSD, prominent secondary character is black.
Take the Lead (Dance Off #1) by Alexis Daria — SEPTEMBER, latina author/Puerto Rican heroine.
The Feeling of Forever (Love Unplugged #2) by Jamie Howard — paraplegic hero.
Finding Your Feet (Toronto Connections #2) by Cass Lennox — OCTOBER, biracial (black and white?) transgender hero, asexual (or at least on the gray spectrum) heroine.
Chance of a Lifetime (Anderson Brothers #3) by Marissa Clarke — blind heroine.
The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler — NOVEMBER, black and mute heroine.
Falling From The Sky (Bear Creek #1) by Nikki Godwin — LGBT heroes (m/m), Native American hero.
Running Barefoot by Amy Harmon — biracial (Navajo and white) hero, Mormon heroine.
Love on the Tracks (Snow & Ice Games #1) by Tamsen Parker — DECEMBER, latino hero.
Dance with Me (Dance Off #2) by Alexis Daria — DECEMBER, Puerto Rican heroine, Ukranian hero (immigrated to US at 10).
Winter Ball (Winter Ball #1) by Amy Lane — LGBT heroes (m/m).
Breaking the Ice (Juniper Falls #2) by Julie Cross — DECEMBER, hero has severe allergies, heroine potentially has ADHD.
The Locker Room by Amy Lane — LGBT heroes (m/m).
From Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon — hero has amputated leg, Catholic hero, Jewish heroine.

Status: Revised Goal of 50 Books ACHIEVED!!!

The 2017 Diversity Challenge is hosted by Joood @ Platypire Reviews.

There are 5 levels to the challenge:
1-5 Noob
6-10 Beginner
11-20 Intermediate
21-30 Advanced
31+ Expert

I’m shooting for Intermediate. I’m not including rereads or DNFs (those are my own personal requirements, not official rules of the challenge).
4557797_orig

Unlike the other Diversity challenge, the monthly themes are NOT optional, and I believe you must read to the theme to count books towards the challenge. The themes are as follows:

JANUARY – Body Positivity
FEBRUARY – Black History Month
MARCH – Woman History Month
APRIL – Arabic History Month
MAY – Asian/Pacific Islander History Month
JUNE – LGBT Pride Month
JULY – Mental Health Awareness
AUGUST – Asexual/Gray Spectrum Awareness (Finding Your Feet)
SEPTEMBER – Hispanic History Month
OCTOBER – Physical Disability Awareness Month
NOVEMBER – Native American History Month (Running Barefoot)
DECEMBER – Religious Minorities

Progress:

Grin and Beard It (Winston Brothers #2) by Penny Reid — JANUARY.
Waking Up Alive (End of Days Love #2) by Emma Shortt — FEBRUARY, black hero.
The Law of Moses (The Law of Moses #1) by Amy Harmon — FEBRUARY, biracial (black and white) hero.
Armored (The Té-trad Tale #1) by M.A. Wilder — FEBRUARY, black heroine.
Kidnapped Idol (A K-Pop Romance) by Jennie Bennett — MAY, Chinese American heroine, biracial (Chinese and Korean) hero.
Undercover Fan (A K-Pop Romance) by Jennie Bennett — MAY, Korean hero. (and yes, I know I’m cheating b/c I technically read this one on June 1st, but I don’t even care…)
Frat Boy and Toppy (Theta Alpha Gamma #1) by Anne Tenino — JUNE, LGBT heroes (m/m).
Goodbye Paradise (Hello Goodbye #1) by Sarina Bowen — JUNE, LGBT heroes (m/m).
Hello Forever (Hello Goodbye #2) by Sarina Bowen — JUNE, LGBT heroes (m/m).
Rebel (The Renegades #3) by Rebecca Yarros — SEPTEMBER, Cuban hero.
Juked (Texas Mutiny #1) by M.E. Carter — SEPTEMBER, Hispanic hero.
Take the Lead (Dance Off #1) by Alexis Daria — SEPTEMBER, Puerto Rican heroine
The Feeling of Forever (Love Unplugged #2) by Jamie Howard — OCTOBER, paraplegic hero.
Chance of a Lifetime (Anderson Brothers #3) by Marissa Clarke — OCTOBER, blind heroine.
Falling From The Sky (Bear Creek #1) by Nikki Godwin — NOVEMBER, Native American hero.
Running Barefoot by Amy Harmon — NOVEMBER, biracial (Navajo and white) hero.
From Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon — DECEMBER, Catholic hero, Jewish heroine, hero has amputated leg.

Status: Intermediate ACHIEVED!!

The 12 Books of Christmas Challenge is hosted by Katie @ Just Another Girl and Her Books and Caroline Andrus – Author & Blogger, and runs from November 24th to December 24th. #12BooksOfXmas

There are 4 levels to the challenge:
1-4 Elf Status
5-8 Reindeer Status
9-11 Mrs. Claus Status
12+ Santa Status

I’m going to be conservative and shoot for Reindeer Status, because there are always unexpected interruptions at Christmastime, but secretly I’m hoping I’ll hit Mrs. Claus Status.
4557797_orig

For this challenge, you were required to create a list of potential holiday reads, either as a Goodreads shelf or as I’m going to do here and list them:

The December Deal by Dana Volney
Christmas at the Castle (Ever After #3) by Melissa McClone
Winter Ball (Winter Ball #1) by Amy Lane
Christmas Light (Christmas in New York #3) by Jolyse Barnett
Christmas With You (Stewart Island #4) by Tracey Alvarez
Glass Tidings by Amy Jo Cousins
The Trouble with Mistletoe (Heartbreaker Bay #2) by Jill Shalvis
His Christmas Miracle (Love in Montana #5) by Dani Collins

Progress:

The December Deal by Dana Volney
Christmas at the Castle (Ever After #3) by Melissa McClone
Sexy Secret Santa by Liz Andrews
The Trouble with Mistletoe (Heartbreaker Bay #2) by Jill Shalvis
One Snowy Night (Heartbreaker Bay #2.5) by Jill Shalvis
Winter Ball (Winter Ball #1) by Amy Lane
Countdown to Midnight (The Story Sisters #2.5) by Katy Regnery
The Kidnapped Christmas Bride (Taming of the Sheenans #3) by Jane Porter
Holiday Wishes (Heartbreaker Bay #4.5) by Jill Shalvis

Status: Revised Goal of Mrs. Claus Status ACHIEVED!!

The 2017 HoHoHo Holiday/Winter Readathon is hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer and runs from November 8th to November 15th. #hohohorat

There are no levels to this readathon, you just set your reading goal and list the books you hope to read. All books must be either holiday or winter themed.

Since I’m participating in another Christmas challenge later starting later in November, I’m going to be conservative and set a goal of 3 Christmas/Winter books.

For this challenge, you were required to create a list of potential holiday reads, either as a Goodreads shelf or as I’m going to do here and list them:

Merrily in Love (The Littleton Brothers #3) by Melissa West
The Jingle Bell Bride (Christmas Brides #2) by Scarlet Wilson
Deck the Halls by Donna Alward
Christmas in Kilts by Various Authors
The Christmas Secret by Jeannie Watt
Love on the Tracks (Snow & Ice Games #1) by Tamsen Parker

Progress: