Each year, I try to create a reading challenge that’s not only fun and challenging, but also realistic. This year, I set the bar pretty high, and couldn’t be happier with the results. I’ve read over 80 books for this challenge, 36 of those being books that have sat on my kindle for far too long. I’ve discovered a lot of new authors and exciting books in 2019 and can not wait to see what next years challenge will bring.
Here are the books that made my 2019 Reading Challenge a success:
Re-read a favorite book: Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley
A Book By An Author That Is New To Me: Deceit in Bloom & Vengeance in Bloom by Jennifer Michael
The Bourbon Kings by JR Ward
Don’t Speak by Katy Regnery
A Contemporary Novel: The Do-Over by MK Schiller
A NA Novel: Fall With Me by Jennifer Armentrout
A Biker Novel: Slashes in the Snow by M. Never
A Stand-Alone Novel: Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
A Boxed Set of Books: Angel Halo MC Box Set by Terri Anne Browning
A Paranormal Book: Burn for Me by Illona Andrews
A YA Book: The Lovely Reckless by Kami Garcia
4 New Releases: The Kiss Thief by LJ Shen , River Wild Samantha Towle, Stay by Tia Louise & Kickin It by Rachel Van Dyken
A Fighter Novel: Jax by Lane Hart
YA Fantasy: Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare
A Book That’s Been On My TBR Forever: Perfect Chaos by Nashoda Rose
Read A Duet: Beneath His Stars & In Her Space by Amie Knight
A Romantic Comedy: Co-Wrecker by Meghan Quinn
A Book From My Favorite Troupe: Dirty Work by Chelle Bliss & Brenda Rothert
A Book Chosen For Its Cover: Spark in the Ashes by Nikki Groom
A Book From A Genre I don’t Normally Read: A Love Letter From The Girls Who Feel Everything by Kandi Steiner & Brittainy C Cherry
A Sports Romance: Risky Play by Rachel Van Dyken
Finish 3 Series I started: The Dark Ones by Rachel Van Dyken, The Retribution of Mara Dyer by MichelleHodkin, End of Days by Susan Ee
Fairy Tale Retelling. The Blood Spell by CJ Redwine
Read 4 Books I Already Own: Pestilence by Laura Thalassa, Beast by A. Zavarelli, Crow by A. Zavarelli, and Reaper by A. Zavarelli
Historical Romance: How To Love A Duke in Ten Days by Kerrigan Byrne
An Audiobook: ARK by Veronica Roth
Dark/Taboo: Raphael by Tillie Cole
Favorite Troupe: The Silver Swan by Amo Kones
A Book Picked Out By A Friend: Impact by Haley Jenner
~Read 3 books I already own per month~
January:
Once Burned by Lisa B. Kamps Heartbreak Warfare by Jessica Marin Bittersweet by Carmen Jenner & Lauren Mckellar
February:
Defy The Dawn by Lara Adrian One King’s Way by Samantha Young Where I Belong by Claudia Connor
March:
Stone Cold Touch by Jennifer Armentrout Every Last Breath by Jennifer Armentrout Flip Trick by Amo Jones
April:
The Difference Between Us by Rachel Higginson Willing Captive by Belle Aurora The Bastard’s Bargain by Katee Robert
May:
Scorched by Jennifer Armentrout Tied by Carian Cole Eight Goodbyes by Christine Brae
June:
Broken Visions by Jennifer Sorensen Why Now? By Carey Heywood The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks
July:
Temptation by Micaela Smeltzer Hyde & Seek by Layla Frost Best Case Scenario by Layla Frost
August:
A Glimpse of the Dream by LA Fiore When I’m gone by Abbi Glines, When You’re Back by Abbi Glines
September:
Beneath Your Beautiful by Emery Rose Kick by Carmen Jenner Uncivilized by Sawyer Bennett
October:
If by Randi Cooley Wilson Sweet Little Thing by Abbi Glines The Peer and The Puppet by B.B. Reid
November:
Ghost by A. Zavarelli Saint by A. Zavarelli Conor by A. Zavarelli
December:
One Night Promised by Jodi Ellen Malpas One Night Denied by Jodi Ellen Malpas One Night Unveiled by Jodi Ellen Malpas