Falling in Love Quarterly Challenge

Falling in Love Quarterly Challenge
Sept 15th- Dec. 14th, 2021


 
Let's Fall in Love in the Fall!
 
We will start at the beginning and build a relationship!
Below are 16 tasks based on different ways two people might meet and 14 tasks based on ideas on how to keep that new, blossoming relationship on a lasting path (or maybe just short-term spicy- whatever you want!)
 
Pick a level and begin reading on September 15th!
 
Level 1 - We just met! - Read 5 books
Level 2 - Our first date!- Read 10 books
Level 3 - We have plans to go out again- Read 20 books
Level 4 - Things are looking serious- Read 25 books
Level 5 - We are committed!- Read 30 books
Bonus 1 - 5 books- Can be added to any level
Bonus 2 - 5 books- Can be added to any level
 
**There is no minimum page requirement for this challenge.
Audiobooks and rereads are allowed.
You can always add levels as you go.
You can add either Bonus or both Bonuses at any level
Tasks can be completed in any order, choosing between all 30 tasks
You may update your original post with your progress or repost, it is your choice. But please repost upon completion**
 
27/30
 
Falling In Love Quarterly Tasks -
 
How do you meet this new person?
 
1. Meet-Cute - (a very popular romantic comedy trope) - Read a humorous romance or a book with a sweet story or sweet/cute cover
 
2. Stranded - Read a book set in winter or a cold month or a book that is a stand-alone.
A Stranger on Her Doorstep - Julie Miller (HI #2015 - Aug 2021) (stand-alone) - Sept 18
 
3. Blind Date - Read a book with a character who is hiding something or story with mistaken identity or a book with the back of someone's head on the cover.
Secret Defender - Marie Ferrarella (HRS #2143 - Aug 2021) - Sept 27
 
4. Social Media - Read a book with a nerd/geek character or with someone who uses a cell phone or computer to communicate.
 
5. Second Chances - Read a book that is 2nd in a series or has a 2 in the page count or publishing date.
 
6. Traveling - Read a book set in a country not your own or a book with a vehicle on the cover.
The Cinderella Heiress - Janice Preston (HH #1584 - June 2021) (England) - Oct 7
 
7. Office Party - Read a book with a white-collar profession or a book with white on the cover.

8. Rescue - Read a romantic suspense story or a book with a firefighter or EMT character.
 
9. Doctor's Office - Read a book with a character in the medical field or a long story (for the long wait in the waiting room!).
A Fool's Gold Wedding - Susan Mallery (HQN - July 2020) (doctor) - Oct 14
 
10. School - Read a YA book or a story set in a school or includes a teacher or student character or a book with yellow on the cover.
Falling for His Suspect - Tara Taylor Quinn (HRS #2142 - July 2021) (teacher) - Oct 14
 
11. Best Friend's Sibling - Read a friends-to-lovers or taboo story or a book with silver or gold on the cover.
Homecoming Heartbreaker - Joss Wood (HD #2817 - Aug 2021) (gold dress) - Oct 8
 
12. Walking dog in the park - Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with green on the cover.
Colton K-9 Target - Justine Davis (HRS #2148 - Sept 2021) - Sept 26
 
13. Celebration - Read a book with a celebration in the story or stars or many colors on the cover.
A Yuletide Kiss - Sabrina Jeffries, Madeline Hunter, Mary Jo Putney (Kensington - Oct 2021) (Christmas) - Oct 3
 
14. In the Supermarket - Read a book set in the food industry (i.e. chef, baker, waiter, waitress) or with a character who loves food or a book with food on the cover.
Rescued by the Cowboy - Donna Alward (Donna Alward - Nov 2021) (baker) - Oct 29
 
15. In the Bookstore - Read a book that is part of a large series (your interpretation) or a book with a book or glasses on the cover.
Stalked in Silver Valley - Geri Krotow (HRS #2153 - Oct 2021) (9 books) - Sept 24
 
16. At a Bar - Read a book with the letter 'B' or 'A' or 'R' in the title, series name, or author's name.

 
How Can We Keep It Interesting (and you interested)?
 
17. Island Getaway - Read a book with an island or beach setting or a book with water or a sun on the cover.
Once a Laird - Mary Jo Putney (Zebra - Nov 2021) - Oct 25
 
18. Dress Up - Read a book with clothes on the cover or an erotic or spicy romance.
Trapped with the Texan - Joanne Rock (HD #2815 - Aug 2021) (spicy) - Sept 28
 
19. Dirty talk/text/sext - Read a story that is out of your comfort zone or a book with a character that takes a risk.
Forged in Fire - Linda Warren (HRS #2151 - Oct 2021) (risk) - Dec 3
 
20. Discuss becoming parents - Read a book with a pregnancy/baby/child in the story or with the word 'baby' or 'love' in the title or series name.
For His Daughter's Sake - Stella Bagwell (HSE #2851 - Aug 2021) - Sept 30
 
21. Get Married - Read a new-to-you author or a book with jewelry or an accessory (i.e. scarf, veil) on the cover.
Christmas in Evergreen Bells are Ringing - Lacey Baker (Hallmark - Nov 2021) (new author) - Oct 30
 
22. Renew Vows - Read a book by an author you have already read or a book in a series you have already started.
The Major Gets It Right - Victoria Pade (HSE #2847 - July 2021) (Book 3) - Sept 16
 
23. Go out to dinner - Read a paranormal story (maybe a vampire who is avoiding a stake or is ready to 'feast') or a book with a weapon on the cover.
Tracing a Kidnapper - Juno Rushdan (HI #2019 - Sept 2021) (weapon) - Oct 1
 
24. Go dancing - Read a story with a character who is in the arts or is a performer or a book with shoe(s) on the cover.
How Not to Chaperon a Lady - Virginia Heath (HH #1606 - Oct 2021) (opera singer) - Sept 20
 
25. Snuggle by the fire - Read a book with a light source on the cover or a book you want to snuggle up with and read.
The Father of Her Sons - Christine Rimmer (HSE #2869 - Nov 2021) (sun) - Oct 21
 
26. Drink hot cocoa together - Read a book that is set in a hot climate, a hot month or has a 'hot' cover.
Their Rancher Protector - Sasha Summers (HSE #2855 - Aug 2021) (Texas summer) - Oct 5
 
27. Open the car door - Read a historical romance or a book you can't wait to open.
The Railway Countess - Julia Justiss (HH #1588 - July 2021) - Sept 21
 
28. Treat your partner's family well - Read a book set in the continent you live in or a book recommended by a family member.
The Duke's Counterfeit Wife - Louise Allen (HH #2033 - Dec 2021) (Europe) - Dec 14
 
29. Go to an Amusement Park - Read a book tagged 'thriller', 'thrilling', 'adventure' or read a story that is a fast read.
Rogue Christmas Operation - Juno Rushdan (HI #2033 - Nov 2021) - Oct 22
 
30. Make each other laugh - Read a humorous story or a book with a smile or mouth on the cover.
True Hero - Amy Knupp (Lake House Books - Nov 2021) (smiles) - Dec 7
 
 
Bonus Options -
You may complete either Bonus or both Bonuses. You may add either or both to any level.

8/10
 
Bonus #1 -
Fall in love with a new book! (or new book boyfriend/girlfriend)
 
1. Read a new to you author
2. Read the first book in a new to you series
His Unlikely Duchess - Amanda McCabe (HH #1554 - Jan 2021) - Sept 22
3. Read a romance sub-genre you don’t usually read
4. Read a new release (2021)
Lord Tresham's Tempting Rival - Bronwyn Scott (HH #1612 - Nov 2021) - Oct 26
5. Read a book on another Goodreads member’s shelf (any shelf)
Bombshell - Sarah MacLean (Avon - Aug 2021) - Oct 5
 
And/Or
 
Bonus #2 -
Maintain that ongoing great book relationship!
 
1. Read a book by one of your favorite authors
Cold Case at Cardwell Ranch - B.J. Daniels (HI #2013 - Aug 2021) - Oct 19
2. Read a book in a series you have already started.
Covert Amish Investigation - Dana R. Lynn (LIS #917 - Oct 2021) - Sept 26
3. Read one of your favorite romantic tropes or sub-genres (i.e. road trip, second chances, paranormal)
Playing the Duke's Fiancée - Amanda McCabe (HH #1594 - Aug 2021) (fake relationship) - Oct 18
4. Read a book published prior to 2021
5. Read a book that sounds intriguing to you based on the précis/blurb on its home page

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