Lenoreo’s 2018 Reading Challenges

Here are the Reading Challenges I’m participating in for 2018!!  I will track my progress on this page as well.  For more information on any of the challenges, go to the sign up pages.

For my non-yearly reading challenges, go to this page! (I originally had my goals on this page, but have moved them, hence why the link-ups brought you here)


The 2018 Finishing the Series Reading Challenge is hosted by Celebrity Readers, ie us!  #FinishingTheSeries2018

There are 3 levels to the challenge:
1-4 Series C-List Series Finisher
5-8 Series B-List Series Finisher
9+ Series A-List Series Finisher

My goal is B-List Series Finisher.

Series Updates (finished series in pink, books read prior to 2018 in blue):

  1. Royally series by Emma ChaseRoyally Screwed; Royally Matched; Royally Raised; Royally Endowed; Royally Yours
  2. Winston Brothers series by Penny Reid — Beauty and the MustacheTruth or Beard; Grin & Beard It; Beard Science; Beard in Mind; Dr. Strangebeard
  3. Grad Night series by Molly E. LeeLove in the Friend Zone; Love Between Enemies; Love Beyond Opposites
  4. Taking Shots series by Cindi MadsenGetting Lucky Number Seven; Anatomy of a Player; Crazy Pucking Love; Confessions of a Former Puck Bunny
  5. Brooklyn Bruisers series by Sarina BowenRookie Move; Hard Hitter; Pipe Dreams; Bountiful; Brooklynaire
  6. Off-Campus series by Elle KennedyThe Deal; The Mistake; The Score; The Goal
  7. The Confidence Game series by Rachel HigginsonConstant; Consequence
  8. Gamers series by Megan EricksonChanging His Game; Playing For Her Heart; Tied to Trouble; Leveling the Field
  9. True North series by Sarina BowenBittersweet; Steadfast; Keepsake; BountifulSpeakeasy; Fireworks
  10. Elements series by Brittainy C. CherryThe Air He Breathes; The Fire Between High & Lo; The Silent Waters; The Gravity of Us
  11. Snow & Ice Games series by Tamsen Parker — Love on the Tracks; Seduction on the Slopes; On the Edge of Scandal; Fire on the Ice; On the Brink of Passion
  12. Man Hands series by Sarina Bowen & Tanya EbyMan Hands; Man Card; Boy Toy
  13. Penryn & the End of Days series by Susan EeAngelfall; World After; End of Days
  14. What Kills Me series by Wynne Channing — What Kills Me; I Am Forever
  15. Cinder & Ella series by Kelly OramCinder & Ella; Happily Ever After
  16. Him & Her series by Carey Heywood — Him; Her; Them
  17. Beyond Human series by Nina CroftNo More LiesUnthinkable; Unspeakable; Uncontrollable
  18. Fandom Hearts series by Cathy Yardley — Level Up; Hooked; One True Pairing; Game of Hearts; What Happens At Con
  19. Mission series by Megan EricksonBlood Guard; Bite the Hand That Bleeds; Blood Veil
  20. The Chicago Falcons series by Leah & Kate RooperJust One of the Boys; Just One of the Royals; Just Pretending

Progress:

Lenoreo's 2018 Finishing the Series Challenge: 15/18

83

Status: Completed original goal of B-List Series Finisher!!  Revising my goal to A-List Series Finisher — aiming for 18 series.  Achieved A-List Series Finisher, but failed to get to 18 series.


The 2018 New Release Reading Challenge is hosted by Lexxie @ Unconventional Book Views#2018NewRelease

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 Veteran.  I’m not including DNFs (those are my own personal requirements, not official rules of the challenge).  Books must be 100 pages minimum.

Books Read:

  1. Show Me by Abigail Strom
  2. The Vanishing Spark of Dust by Sara Baysinger
  3. Lions and Tigers and Boys by Tawny Stokes
  4. Love Between Enemies by Molly E. Lee
  5. Fake Wife by Stacey Lynn
  6. Man Card by Sarina Bowen, Tanya Eby
  7. Until You're Mine by Cindi Madsen
  8. Game of Hearts by Cathy Yardley
  9. Brooklynaire by Sarina Bowen
  10. Fix My Fall by Carey Heywood
  11. Fighting Irish by Katy Regnery
  12. Memphis by Ginger Scott
  13. Consequence by Rachel Higginson
  14. Dead of Winter by Melissa Pearl, Anna Cruise
  15. Wait With Me by Amy Daws
  16. Smiling Irish by Katy Regnery
  17. Love Beyond Opposites by Molly E. Lee
  18. Speakeasy by Sarina Bowen
  19. Dead Set by Melissa Pearl, Anna Cruise
  20. #fangirlproblems: A Kpop Romance Book by Jennie Bennett
  21. The Beau & the Belle by R.S. Grey
  22. Loving Irish by Katy Regnery
  23. If You Say So by Teagan Hunter
  24. Counterfeit Boyfriend by Cindi Madsen
  25. Cry Baby by Ginger Scott
  26. The Accidentals by Sarina Bowen
  27. Seduction on the Slopes by Tamsen Parker
  28. A Date for Hannah by Callie Henry, Katy Regnery
  29. Boy Toy by Sarina Bowen, Tanya Eby
  30. Trick Play by Max Monroe
  31. Dark Horse by Melissa Pearl, Anna Cruise
  32. Dire Straits by Melissa Pearl, Anna Cruise
  33. Desperate Measures by Melissa Pearl, Anna Cruise
  34. Until We're More by Cindi Madsen
  35. The awful wonderful Story of Us by Jolene Perry
  36. Gathering Water by Regan Claire
  37. Love and Other Secrets by Christina Mandelski
  38. The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory
  39. Seeking Fate by Brenda Drake
  40. Knocked Up by Stacey Lynn
  41. Playing Hurt by Kelly Jamieson
  42. Just One of the Royals by Leah Rooper, Kate Rooper
  43. Playing Her Secret Crush by Casey Griffin
  44. Handle with Care by Nina Croft
  45. Daylight Robbery by Melissa Pearl, Anna Cruise
  46. Fragments of Ash by Katy Regnery
  47. After the Night by Sandra Marie
  48. Star-Crossed by Pintip Dunn
  49. Uncontrollable by Nina Croft
  50. Magic Unmasked by Megan Crewe
  51. Across the Street by Sandra Marie
  52. Blood Veil by Megan Erickson
  53. Royally Yours by Emma Chase
  54. Just Pretending by Leah Rooper, Kate Rooper
  55. Love Sincerely Yours by Sara Ney, Meghan Quinn
  56. Illusions by Madeline J. Reynolds
  57. Fireworks by Sarina Bowen
  58. Hockey Holidays by Toni Aleo, Jami Davenport, Shannon Stacey, Jaymee Jacobs, Jean C. Joachim, Jennifer Lazaris, Kat Mizera, Kate Willoughby, Lily Harlem, Lisa B. Kamps, Mary Smith, Melanie Ting, Melody Heck Gatto, R.J. Scott, Stephanie Julian, Stephanie Kay, Susan Scott Shelley, V.L. Locey
  59. The Christmas Gift? by Jordan Ford
  60. Buried by Brenda Rothert
  61. From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata
  62. On the Edge of Scandal by Tamsen Parker
  63. 4th & Girl by Max Monroe
  64. Under the Tree by Sandra Marie
  65. Dance All Night by Alexis Daria
  66. My Favorite Half-Night Stand by Christina Lauren
  67. Paper Girl by Cindy R. Wilson
  68. Valiant by Merrie Destefano
  69. Snowed in for Christmas by Noelle Adams, Zoe York, Samantha Chase
  70. Cupcakes for Christmas by Kate Hewitt
  71. Christmas With You: A feel-good holiday romance anthology by Heidi McLaughlin, L.P. Dover, Cindi Madsen, R.J. Prescott, Amy Briggs
  72. HOOPS Holiday: A HOOPS Novella by Kennedy Ryan
  73. Christmas Sugar by Melanie Moreland
  74. Going Down by Sandra Marie
  75. Rabi and Matthew by L.A. Witt

Progress:

Lenoreo's 2018 New Release Challenge: 74/61

121

Status: Achieved!


The 2018 Beat the Backlist Challenge is hosted by Austine @ Novel Knight.  #BeatTheBacklist

There are no levels to this challenge. you just set your reading goal.  All books must be released prior to 2018 (it’s about decreasing your TBR list afterall).  Since the goal of this reading challenge is to DECREASE my TBR, I’m going to try to be strict and only count books that I already have in my possession in some format before 2018.  My goal is 42 books (the answer to life, the universe, and everything)!

Another aspect of this challenge is that each participant is placed on a team! I’m on Team Novel Knights!

Books Read:

  1. Four Letter Word by J. Daniels
  2. The Negotiator by Avery Flynn
  3. Royally Matched by Emma Chase
  4. Royally Raised by Emma Chase
  5. Royally Endowed by Emma Chase
  6. Truth or Beard by Penny Reid
  7. Beauty and the Mustache by Penny Reid
  8. Beard Science by Penny Reid
  9. Beard in Mind by Penny Reid
  10. Sacked by Jen Frederick
  11. Anatomy of a Player by Cindi Madsen
  12. Crazy Pucking Love by Cindi Madsen
  13. The Rule Maker by Jennifer Blackwood
  14. Daring Fate by Megan Erickson
  15. Behind the Bars by Brittainy C. Cherry
  16. The Score by Elle Kennedy
  17. Boots by Megan Erickson
  18. The Goal by Elle Kennedy
  19. Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas
  20. Changing His Game by Megan Erickson
  21. Playing For Her Heart by Megan Erickson
  22. Tied to Trouble by Megan Erickson
  23. Paper Princess by Erin Watt
  24. When It's Real by Erin Watt
  25. The Fine Art of Pretending by Rachel Harris
  26. The Natural History of Us by Rachel Harris
  27. Beautiful Secret by Christina Lauren
  28. Appealed by Emma Chase
  29. Until Friday Night by Abbi Glines
  30. Just Jilted by Cindi Madsen
  31. Under the Lights by Abbi Glines
  32. Bittersweet by Sarina Bowen
  33. Steadfast by Sarina Bowen
  34. Keepsake by Sarina Bowen
  35. The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
  36. Dear Aaron by Mariana Zapata
  37. Dazzled by Jane Harvey-Berrick
  38. Butterfly : A Public Enemy Standalone by Cambria Hebert
  39. Uncivilized by Sawyer Bennett
  40. One Careful Owner: Love Me, Love My Dog by Jane Harvey-Berrick
  41. Scoring Wilder by R.S. Grey
  42. Settling the Score by R.S. Grey
  43. Spinning Out by Lexi Ryan
  44. Stroked by Meghan Quinn
  45. Co-Wrecker by Meghan Quinn
  46. The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon
  47. Slow Dance in Purgatory by Amy Harmon
  48. Filthy Beautiful Lies by Kendall Ryan
  49. Tapping the Billionaire by Max Monroe
  50. The Air He Breathes by Brittainy C. Cherry
  51. All Lined Up by Cora Carmack
  52. The Gravity of Us by Brittainy C. Cherry
  53. All Broke Down by Cora Carmack
  54. All Played Out by Cora Carmack
  55. Faking It by Cora Carmack
  56. Left Drowning by Jessica Park
  57. Over the Rainbow by Brian Rowe
  58. Style by Chelsea M. Cameron
  59. Stronger than You Know by Jolene Perry
  60. Tapping Her by Max Monroe
  61. Level Up by Cathy Yardley
  62. Unspeakable by Nina Croft
  63. Angelfall by Susan Ee
  64. Samson's Lovely Mortal by Tina Folsom
  65. World After by Susan Ee
  66. Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan
  67. End of Days by Susan Ee
  68. Amaury's Hellion by Tina Folsom
  69. Gabriel's Mate by Tina Folsom
  70. Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
  71. Yvette's Haven by Tina Folsom
  72. Zane's Redemption by Tina Folsom
  73. My Cowboy Freedom by Z.A. Maxfield
  74. Happily Ever After by Kelly Oram
  75. Glass Tidings by Amy Jo Cousins
  76. 'Tis the Season Bundle by Amy Andrews, Heidi Rice, Kate Hardy, Aimee Carson

Progress:

Lenoreo's 2018 Beat the Backlist Challenge: 76/84

90

Status: Achieved original goal of 42 backlist books!!  Revising my goal to 84.  Failed to meet revised goal.


So apparently this reading challenge moved and changed!  The 2018 Netgalley and Edelweiss Reading Challenge is now being hosted by Tina @ Reading Between the Pages.  #NGEW2018

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.

Books Read:

  1. Show Me by Abigail Strom
  2. The Vanishing Spark of Dust by Sara Baysinger
  3. Lions and Tigers and Boys by Tawny Stokes
  4. Love Between Enemies by Molly E. Lee
  5. Fake Wife by Stacey Lynn
  6. Love Beyond Opposites by Molly E. Lee
  7. Counterfeit Boyfriend by Cindi Madsen
  8. Seduction on the Slopes by Tamsen Parker
  9. Love and Other Secrets by Christina Mandelski
  10. The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory
  11. Seeking Fate by Brenda Drake
  12. Knocked Up by Stacey Lynn
  13. Playing Hurt by Kelly Jamieson
  14. Just One of the Royals by Leah Rooper, Kate Rooper
  15. Playing Her Secret Crush by Casey Griffin
  16. Handle with Care by Nina Croft
  17. Star-Crossed by Pintip Dunn
  18. Unspeakable by Nina Croft
  19. Uncontrollable by Nina Croft
  20. #Prettyboy Must Die by Kimberly Reid
  21. Blood Veil by Megan Erickson
  22. Just Pretending by Leah Rooper, Kate Rooper
  23. Illusions by Madeline J. Reynolds
  24. My Cowboy Freedom by Z.A. Maxfield
  25. On the Edge of Scandal by Tamsen Parker
  26. Maybe Never by Sadie Allen
  27. Dance All Night by Alexis Daria
  28. My Favorite Half-Night Stand by Christina Lauren
  29. Paper Girl by Cindy R. Wilson
  30. Valiant by Merrie Destefano
  31. Snowed in for Christmas by Noelle Adams, Zoe York, Samantha Chase
  32. Cupcakes for Christmas by Kate Hewitt
  33. Christmas With You: A feel-good holiday romance anthology by Heidi McLaughlin, L.P. Dover, Cindi Madsen, R.J. Prescott, Amy Briggs
  34. Glass Tidings by Amy Jo Cousins
  35. 'Tis the Season Bundle by Amy Andrews, Heidi Rice, Kate Hardy, Aimee Carson
  36. Rabi and Matthew by L.A. Witt

Progress:

Lenoreo's 2018 Netgalley and Edelweiss Challenge: 36/50

72

Status: Failed, though I’d internally revised my goal to 35 and did achieve that.


The #LetsReadIndie 2018 Challenge is hosted by Tina @ As Told By Tina. #LetsReadIndie

There are 6 levels to the challenge:
1-10 Level 1
11-20 Level 2
21-30 Level 3
31-40 Level 4
41-50 Level 5
51+ Level 6

My goal is Level 6.  I’m not including DNFs (those are my own personal requirements, not official rules of the challenge).

Books Read:

  1. Man Card by Sarina Bowen, Tanya Eby
  2. Royally Matched by Emma Chase
  3. Royally Raised by Emma Chase
  4. Royally Endowed by Emma Chase
  5. Truth or Beard by Penny Reid
  6. Game of Hearts by Cathy Yardley
  7. Beauty and the Mustache by Penny Reid
  8. Beard Science by Penny Reid
  9. Beard in Mind by Penny Reid
  10. Sacked by Jen Frederick
  11. Brooklynaire by Sarina Bowen
  12. Fix My Fall by Carey Heywood
  13. Fighting Irish by Katy Regnery
  14. Memphis by Ginger Scott
  15. Consequence by Rachel Higginson
  16. Daring Fate by Megan Erickson
  17. Behind the Bars by Brittainy C. Cherry
  18. Chasing Destiny by Megan Erickson
  19. The Score by Elle Kennedy
  20. Boots by Megan Erickson
  21. The Goal by Elle Kennedy
  22. Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas
  23. Paper Princess by Erin Watt
  24. Broken Prince by Erin Watt
  25. Twisted Palace by Erin Watt
  26. Dead of Winter by Melissa Pearl, Anna Cruise
  27. Wait With Me by Amy Daws
  28. Smiling Irish by Katy Regnery
  29. Bittersweet by Sarina Bowen
  30. Steadfast by Sarina Bowen
  31. Keepsake by Sarina Bowen
  32. The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
  33. Dear Aaron by Mariana Zapata
  34. Dazzled by Jane Harvey-Berrick
  35. Butterfly : A Public Enemy Standalone by Cambria Hebert
  36. Uncivilized by Sawyer Bennett
  37. One Careful Owner: Love Me, Love My Dog by Jane Harvey-Berrick
  38. The Allure of Julian Lefray by R.S. Grey
  39. Studly Period by Sarina Bowen
  40. Scoring Wilder by R.S. Grey
  41. Settling the Score by R.S. Grey
  42. The Hard Truth About Sunshine by Sawyer Bennett
  43. Spinning Out by Lexi Ryan
  44. Speakeasy by Sarina Bowen
  45. Dead Set by Melissa Pearl, Anna Cruise
  46. The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon
  47. #fangirlproblems: A Kpop Romance Book by Jennie Bennett
  48. Slow Dance in Purgatory by Amy Harmon
  49. The Beau & the Belle by R.S. Grey
  50. Prom Night in Purgatory by Amy Harmon
  51. The Queen and the Cure by Amy Harmon
  52. The Foxe & the Hound by R.S. Grey
  53. Loving Irish by Katy Regnery
  54. If You Say So by Teagan Hunter
  55. Pucked Off by Helena Hunting
  56. Filthy Beautiful Lies by Kendall Ryan
  57. Flow by Kennedy Ryan
  58. Lingus by Mariana Zapata
  59. Anything You Can Do by R.S. Grey
  60. The Weight of Life by Whitney Barbetti
  61. The Fortunate Ones by R.S. Grey
  62. Counterfeit Boyfriend by Cindi Madsen
  63. Cry Baby by Ginger Scott
  64. Tapping the Billionaire by Max Monroe
  65. The Air He Breathes by Brittainy C. Cherry
  66. The Gravity of Us by Brittainy C. Cherry
  67. The Accidentals by Sarina Bowen
  68. A Date for Hannah by Callie Henry, Katy Regnery
  69. Style by Chelsea M. Cameron
  70. Boy Toy by Sarina Bowen, Tanya Eby
  71. Trick Play by Max Monroe
  72. Catching Irish by Katy Regnery
  73. Dark Horse by Melissa Pearl, Anna Cruise
  74. Dire Straits by Melissa Pearl, Anna Cruise
  75. Desperate Measures by Melissa Pearl, Anna Cruise
  76. The awful wonderful Story of Us by Jolene Perry
  77. Tapping Her by Max Monroe
  78. Grip by Kennedy Ryan
  79. Gathering Water by Regan Claire
  80. Kulti by Mariana Zapata
  81. Daylight Robbery by Melissa Pearl, Anna Cruise
  82. Fragments of Ash by Katy Regnery
  83. After the Night by Sandra Marie
  84. Samson's Lovely Mortal by Tina Folsom
  85. Magic Unmasked by Megan Crewe
  86. Amaury's Hellion by Tina Folsom
  87. Gabriel's Mate by Tina Folsom
  88. Yvette's Haven by Tina Folsom
  89. Zane's Redemption by Tina Folsom
  90. Across the Street by Sandra Marie
  91. Royally Yours by Emma Chase
  92. Love Sincerely Yours by Sara Ney, Meghan Quinn
  93. The Fire Between High & Lo by Brittainy C. Cherry
  94. Fireworks by Sarina Bowen
  95. Hockey Holidays by Toni Aleo, Jami Davenport, Shannon Stacey, Jaymee Jacobs, Jean C. Joachim, Jennifer Lazaris, Kat Mizera, Kate Willoughby, Lily Harlem, Lisa B. Kamps, Mary Smith, Melanie Ting, Melody Heck Gatto, R.J. Scott, Stephanie Julian, Stephanie Kay, Susan Scott Shelley, V.L. Locey
  96. The Christmas Gift? by Jordan Ford
  97. Buried by Brenda Rothert
  98. From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata
  99. 4th & Girl by Max Monroe
  100. Maybe Never by Sadie Allen
  101. Happily Ever After by Kelly Oram
  102. Under the Tree by Sandra Marie
  103. Snowed in for Christmas by Noelle Adams, Zoe York, Samantha Chase
  104. HOOPS Holiday: A HOOPS Novella by Kennedy Ryan
  105. Christmas Sugar by Melanie Moreland
  106. Going Down by Sandra Marie
  107. What Happens at Christmas by Jay Northcote

Progress:

Lenoreo's 2018 #LetsReadIndie Challenge: 106/51

208

Status: Achieved and surpassed!


The 2018 New Adult Reading Challenge is hosted by Cátia @ The Girl Who Read Too Much.  #NAReads2018

There are 7 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)
150 Books NA Supreme

My goal is NA Expert, since that is what I achieved in 2017.  I’m not including DNFs (those are my own personal requirements, not official rules of the challenge).

Books Read:

  1. Show Me by Abigail Strom
  2. Four Letter Word by J. Daniels
  3. Royally Matched by Emma Chase
  4. Until You're Mine by Cindi Madsen
  5. Royally Endowed by Emma Chase
  6. Truth or Beard by Penny Reid
  7. Game of Hearts by Cathy Yardley
  8. Beard Science by Penny Reid
  9. Sacked by Jen Frederick
  10. Anatomy of a Player by Cindi Madsen
  11. The Rule Maker by Jennifer Blackwood
  12. Memphis by Ginger Scott
  13. Consequence by Rachel Higginson
  14. Behind the Bars by Brittainy C. Cherry
  15. The Score by Elle Kennedy
  16. The Goal by Elle Kennedy
  17. Dead of Winter by Melissa Pearl, Anna Cruise
  18. Bittersweet by Sarina Bowen
  19. Steadfast by Sarina Bowen
  20. Keepsake by Sarina Bowen
  21. Dear Aaron by Mariana Zapata
  22. Dazzled by Jane Harvey-Berrick
  23. Butterfly : A Public Enemy Standalone by Cambria Hebert
  24. The Allure of Julian Lefray by R.S. Grey
  25. Studly Period by Sarina Bowen
  26. Scoring Wilder by R.S. Grey
  27. Settling the Score by R.S. Grey
  28. The Hard Truth About Sunshine by Sawyer Bennett
  29. Spinning Out by Lexi Ryan
  30. The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon
  31. #fangirlproblems: A Kpop Romance Book by Jennie Bennett
  32. If You Say So by Teagan Hunter
  33. Pucked Off by Helena Hunting
  34. Filthy Beautiful Lies by Kendall Ryan
  35. Flow by Kennedy Ryan
  36. Lingus by Mariana Zapata
  37. Anything You Can Do by R.S. Grey
  38. The Fortunate Ones by R.S. Grey
  39. Counterfeit Boyfriend by Cindi Madsen
  40. All Lined Up by Cora Carmack
  41. All Broke Down by Cora Carmack
  42. All Played Out by Cora Carmack
  43. Faking It by Cora Carmack
  44. Flat-Out Love by Jessica Park
  45. Left Drowning by Jessica Park
  46. Seduction on the Slopes by Tamsen Parker
  47. Until We're More by Cindi Madsen
  48. Playing Hurt by Kelly Jamieson
  49. Level Up by Cathy Yardley
  50. Hooked by Cathy Yardley
  51. Fragments of Ash by Katy Regnery
  52. Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan
  53. My Cowboy Freedom by Z.A. Maxfield
  54. The Fire Between High & Lo by Brittainy C. Cherry
  55. Hockey Holidays by Toni Aleo, Jami Davenport, Shannon Stacey, Jaymee Jacobs, Jean C. Joachim, Jennifer Lazaris, Kat Mizera, Kate Willoughby, Lily Harlem, Lisa B. Kamps, Mary Smith, Melanie Ting, Melody Heck Gatto, R.J. Scott, Stephanie Julian, Stephanie Kay, Susan Scott Shelley, V.L. Locey
  56. The Christmas Gift? by Jordan Ford
  57. On the Edge of Scandal by Tamsen Parker
  58. 4th & Girl by Max Monroe
  59. Happily Ever After by Kelly Oram
  60. Dance All Night by Alexis Daria
  61. Rabi and Matthew by L.A. Witt

Progress:

Lenoreo's 2018 New Adult Challenge: 61/50

122

Status: Achieved!

This challenge is also hosting a Reading Bingo component.  I’m hoping for a blackout again this year.

  • Finish a series ⇒ Royally Endowed (Royally #3) by Emma Chase
  • Friendship to love romance ⇒ Game of Hearts (Fandom Hearts #3) by Cathy Yardley
  • Book with a POC main character ⇒ Behind the Bars (Music Street #1) by Brittainy C. Cherry
  • New to you author ⇒ Four Letter Word (Dirty Deeds #1) by J. Daniels
  • First love ⇒ Beard Science (Winston Brothers #3) by Penny Reid
  • First book by a favorite author ⇒
  • Bottom of Your TBR ⇒
  • Book set in winter ⇒ Sacked (Gridiron #1) by Jen Frederick
  • Book out of your comfort zone ⇒ Dead of Winter (Aspen Falls #1) by Melissa Pearl & Anna Cruise
  • Enemies to lovers ⇒
  • Book with only male POV ⇒ The Hard Truth About Sunshine by Sawyer Bennett
  • Blue cover ⇒ All Lined Up (Rusk University #1) by Cora Carmack
  • Free space ⇒ Anatomy of a Player (Taking Shots #2) by Cindi Madsen
  • Book with number in the title ⇒
  • Book that makes you cry ⇒ The Score (Off-Campus #3) by Elle Kennedy
  • Forbidden romance ⇒ Crazy Pucking Love (Taking Shots #3) by Cindi Madsen
  • LGBTQ novel ⇒ Seduction on the Slopes (Snow & Ice Games #2) by Tamsen Parker
  • Book about family ⇒ Truth or Beard (Winston Brothers #1) by Penny Reid
  • 2018 release ⇒ Show Me (Me #2) by Abigail Strom
  • Book set in another country ⇒
  • Book you knew nothing about ⇒
  • Fantasy novel ⇒ The Bird and the Sword (The Bird and the Sword Chronicles #1) by Amy Harmon
  • Book with music or art ⇒ Until You’re Mine (Fighting for Her #1) by Cindi Madsen
  • Book written by a male author ⇒
  • Book with multiple POVs ⇒ Royally Matched (Royally #2) by Emma Chase

Status: Failed to achieve blackout.


The 2018 Diversity Challenge is hosted by Joood @ Platypire Reviews. (new graphic coming soon)

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

JANUARY – Biracial Awareness
FEBRUARY – Black History Month
MARCH – Woman History Month (Non-Fiction ONLY)
APRIL – Arabic History Month
MAY – Asian/Pacific Islander History Month
JUNE – LGBT Pride Summer
JULY – LGBT Pride Summer
AUGUSTMental Health Awareness
SEPTEMBER – Hispanic History Month
OCTOBER – Physical Disability Awareness Month
NOVEMBER – Native American History Month
DECEMBERReligious Minorities

Books Read:

  1. Show Me (Me #2) by Abigail Strom — JANUARY, biracial (Iranian & white) heroine.
  2. Game of Hearts (Fandom Hearts #3) by Cathy Yardley — JANUARY, biracial (native american & white) hero.
  3. Behind the Bars (Music Street #1) by Brittainy C. Cherry — FEBRUARY, black hero.
  4. #fangirlproblems: a Kpop Romance Book by Jennie Bennett — MAY, Korean hero.
  5. If You Say So by Teagan Hunter — JUNE, gay hero, bisexual hero.
  6. Seduction on the Slopes (Snow & Ice Games #2) by Tamsen Parker — JULY, gay heroes.
  7. Style (The OTP Series #1) by Chelsea M. Cameron — JULY, lesbian heroines (also one heroine has a shorter leg, limp).
  8. The awful wonderful Story of Us by Jolene Perry — AUGUST, hero suffers from anxiety and anger management problems.
  9. Stronger Than You Know by Jolene Perry — AUGUST, heroine suffers from anxiety.
  10. The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory — SEPTEMBER, hispanic hero (also heroine is black).
  11. Level Up (Fandom Hearts #1) by Cathy Yardley — SEPTEMBER, hispanic heroine.
  12. Kulti by Mariana Zapata, narrated by Callie Dalton — SEPTEMBER, hispanic heroine.
  13. Archer’s Voice (A Sign of Love novel) by Mia Sheridan — OCTOBER, mute hero.
  14. Maybe Never by Sadie Allen — NOVEMBER, biracial (Cherokee & white?) heroine.
  15. Rabi and Matthew by L.A. Witt — DECEMBER, hero is Muslim (also Pakistani hero, and both heroes are gay).

Progress:

Lenoreo's 2018 Platypire Diversity Challenge: 14/15

93

Status: Achieved!


The 2018 Reading Assignment Challenge is hosted by Berls @ Fantasy is More Fun and Michelle @ Because Reading is better than real life.  #2018HW

I have wanted to participate in this challenge for a few years, but I’ve been intimated b/c I’m not good at sticking to specific plans.  But I’m going to dive in.  The basics are in these two points (I just copied and pasted instead of regurgitating):

  • Commit to reading 1, 2, 3, or 4 books a month and MAKE A LIST of the SPECIFIC books you will read in January – June. This is one of our changes… rather than committing for a year, you’re just picking the books for the first half of the year. You’ll make a new list and commit to a new number of books per month in June for July – December. So 2 books a month works for January – June, but only 1 for July – December? That’s fine!
  • Pick a level and make your list. REMEMBER: you’re committing to not just those books, but that number of books a month. You CANNOT read them all in one month.

So I’m going to start small and commit to Reading Level 1, which is 1 book a month for the first 6 months.  Here is the list of 6 books I will choose from each month:

When It’s Real by Erin Watt
Four Letter Word (Dirty Deeds #1) by J. Daniels
Daring Fate (Silver Tip Pack #1) by Megan Erickson
Bedmates (American Royalty #1) by Nichole Chase
All Lined Up (Rusk University #1) by Cora Carmack
Bittersweet (True North #1) by Sarina Bowen

I’m late making my 2nd half of the year list, but I’m going to attempt to commit to Reading Level 2, which is 2 books a month for the last 6 months.  Here is the list of 12 books I will choose from each month:

Grip by Kennedy Ryan
Bright Side by Kim Holden
Stronger Than You Know by Jolene Perry (August)
World After by Susan Ee
I Am Forever by Wynne Channing
The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory (September)
Level Up by Cathy Yardley (September)
Her by Carey Heywood
Maybe Never by Sadie Allen (November)
Happily Ever After by Kelly Oram
Over the Rainbow by Brian Rowe
Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan (October)

Books Read:

  1. Four Letter Word by J. Daniels
  2. Daring Fate by Megan Erickson
  3. When It's Real by Erin Watt
  4. Bittersweet by Sarina Bowen
  5. All Lined Up by Cora Carmack
  6. Over the Rainbow by Brian Rowe
  7. Stronger than You Know by Jolene Perry
  8. Grip by Kennedy Ryan
  9. The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory
  10. Level Up by Cathy Yardley
  11. World After by Susan Ee
  12. Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan
  13. Maybe Never by Sadie Allen
  14. Happily Ever After by Kelly Oram

Progress: 1st Quarter: I made an A!  2nd Quarter: I made a B!  3rd Quarter: I made a B! 4th Quarter: I made a B!

Lenoreo's 2018 Reading Assignment Challenge: 13/18

72

Status: B+ (B for every quarter but the 1st).


The Author Love Challenge 2018 is hosted by Berls @ Fantasy is More Fun and Michelle @ Because Reading is better than real life.  #authorluv18

The goal of this challenge is to pick an author you love and would like to read more of, and try to read as many books by them in a year as you can. I’ve chosen Cindi Madsen for my author, and I’m setting my goal at at least 8 books (and hopefully all 10 unread books I currently own). I’m not including rereads.

Books Read:

  1. Until You're Mine by Cindi Madsen
  2. Anatomy of a Player by Cindi Madsen
  3. Crazy Pucking Love by Cindi Madsen
  4. Just Jilted by Cindi Madsen
  5. Counterfeit Boyfriend by Cindi Madsen
  6. Until We're More by Cindi Madsen
  7. Christmas With You: A feel-good holiday romance anthology by Heidi McLaughlin, L.P. Dover, Cindi Madsen, R.J. Prescott, Amy Briggs

Progress:

Lenoreo's 2018 Author Love Challenge: 7/8

88

Status: Failed (so close).


The 2018 AtoZ Reading Challenge is hosted by Ginger Mom & the Kindle Quest.  #2018AtoZChallenge

The goal of this challenge is to read a book for each letter of the alphabet. You get one freebie letter as well. I’m gonna try my darnedest to go all the way, but I’ll be pretty proud of myself if I get 13 letters.

Books Read:

Progress:

Lenoreo's 2018 AtoZ Reading Challenge: 25/26

96

Status: Achieved and surpassed goal of 13 letters!  Only missing X.


The Science Fiction vs Fantasy Bingo 2018 is hosted by Ellie (@patchworkbunny) @ Curiosity Killed the Bookworm. #SFvsFBingo

I read a LOT of contemporary romance books, so I’m hoping this challenge helps encourage me to sprinkle in some different non-contemporary books in my reading.  This is a bingo style reading challenge, so there are no levels. My goal is a line.

Books Read:

  • Space ⇒ Star-Crossed by Pintip Dunn
  • AI ⇒
  • Wibbly Wobbly Time Travel ⇒ Prom Night in Purgatory (Purgatory #2) by Amy Harmon
  • It’s the End of the World As We Know It ⇒ World After (Penryn & the End of Days #2) by Susan Ee
  • Alien Invasion ⇒ Obsidian (Lux #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout
  • Plague ⇒ End of Days (Penryn & the End of Days #3) by Susan Ee
  • Dystopia ⇒ Chasing Destiny (Silver Tip Pack #2) by Megan Erickson
  • Alternate Reality ⇒
  • Cyberpunk ⇒
  • This is Totally Going to Happen One Day ⇒
  • Asian ⇒
  • African ⇒ Unspeakable (Beyond Human #2) by Nina Croft
  • Rebellion ⇒ The Vanishing Spark of Dusk by Sara Baysinger
  • Independent ⇒
  • South American ⇒
  • Portal ⇒ Valiant by Merrie Destefano
  • Fantastic Beasts ⇒ Daring Fate (Silver Tip Pack #1) by Megan Erickson
  • Haunted ⇒ Slow Dance in Purgatory (Purgatory #1) by Amy Harmon
  • Undead ⇒
  • Re-Telling ⇒
  • Bite Me ⇒ Samson’s Lovely Mortal (Scanguard Vampires #1) by Tina Folsom
  • Kings, Queens and Long, Lost Relatives ⇒ The Bird and the Sword (The Bird and the Sword Chronicles #1) by Amy Harmon
  • Demonic ⇒ Angelfall (Penryn & the End of Days #1) by Susan Ee
  • Immortal ⇒ Uncontrollable (Beyond Human #3) by Nina Croft
  • Epic ⇒ The Queen and the Cure (The Bird and the Sword Chronicles #2) by Amy Harmon

Progress:

Lenoreo's Science Fiction vs Fantasy Bingo 2018: 13/5

260

Status: Did not achieve a line, but filled in 16 squares!!