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It’s that time of year again! As you know, there is nothing more that I love then challenging myself when it comes to the books I read. Whether it’s a new author, series, a genre that takes me out of my comfort zone or being able to tackle some books that have been on my tbr for far too long; I live for a good reading challenge. The past few years, I stepped up my game not only with the books that I read, but also by attempting to clear out that never ending to-read list. As always, my challenges have been hard, but a ton of fun at the same time. 

For 2020’s Reading Challenge, I really wanted to once again challenge myself and kick my never ending to-read list’s butt!! And I am more than ready for the challenge……

-A Book by an author who is new to me
– A Contemporary read
-A NA read
-A Biker Novel
-A stand-alone novel
-A Paranormal novel
-4 New Releases
-A Sports Romance
-A Romantic Comedy
-A Book from your favorite troupe
-A Book Chosen for its cover
-A troupe you haven’t read in 12 months
-A Rock Star Romance

-2 Sweet Romances
-A Non Romance book
-A Classic
-A book with a man with tattoos on the cover
-A Book Picked by a friend
-An Audio book
-A Dark/Taboo read
-A Historical Romance
-Favorite Troupe
-Read 3 Duets

-A Suspense Novel
-Fairy Tale Retelling
– A YA Book
-A Fighter/MMA book
-A contemporary book with a Second Chance Romance
-A contemporary book with Enemies to Lovers troupe
-A book that will make you Ugly Cry

-A Bully Romance
-A book with a dog included on the cover
-A book with an Age Gap troupe
-A book with Friends to Lovers troupe
-1 trilogy
-2 box sets of books
-Finish a series that I started
-A Mafia Novel
-2 Novellas

Read A Series that I’ve been meaning to read, but haven’t gotten to yet

*Read 3 Books that I already own each month

Do you participate in reading challenges? I’d love to hear what you’ve got planned for 2020!

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