Romanceopoly 2026-Core Curriculum—February

Prompts I finished in February


Registrar’s Office: Read a book by an author you’ve never read before

Buzzword Reading Challenge 2026—February

Prompts I finished in February


One-Word Title-titles including only one singular word (no spaces or punctuation.)

Buzzword Cover Challenge 2026—February

Prompts I finished in February


Cover featuring damageRips, tears, burns, water damage, general wear etc.

Looks like glass is shattering on the cover

Cover featuring a border/frame—May Prompt (Books with a design around the edges of the book cover, creating a frame or border. Can be a solid colour, or decorative.)

The frame is the shield around the girl in the middle of the cover

Book Haul 2026—February

Books I acquired in February. Unless stated, all books were free when I downloaded them


BookBub

Murder in the Crypt by Irina Shapiro

Muddy Waters by Eric Chance Stone

Under Southern Stars by Cari Blake

Sacrifices by Rose B. Mashal

White Horse Black Nights by Evie Marceau

CORA by A.L. Hawke

Reclaiming Mni Sota by Colin Mustful

Naoise’s First Year by Martina O’Leary

Tree of Redemption by Jim Davidson

Snowfall in Virginia by Jim Davidson

The Aztec Necklace by Jim Davidson

Galaxy of Heroes by Gus Flory

Rise: Birth of a Revolution by Mark Moore

Touched by A.J. Aalto

A Tail of Village Murder by Lucy Emblem

Big Horn by Pamela Fagan Hutchins

Crave Me by Jenn Plummer

Lilies at Dawn by Vivien Thorne

Maybe Yes by Ella Miles

The Divine and the Cursed by J.E. Reed

Heart of Her Wolves by Tara West

The Shortest Way Home by Juliette Fay

Krimson Run by Julia Huni

Darrienia by K.J. Simmill

The Scandalous Letters of V and J by Felicia Davin

The Fairkind by Randolph Kuczer

A Feast of Phantoms by Kat Ross

Clumsy in Love by Jamie Arras

Forgiveness River by Liliana Hart

His Other Wife by Ava Strong

The Slayer Rule by Richard DeGranpre

Crossbones by Douglas Pratt

Of Body and Bone by J.T. Bishop

Out of My League by Brea Brown

Bride of the Briar Beast by Brandon Rohrbaugh

An Alien Pirate for February by Lindy Moonhill

The Costume Party by L.E. Young

Theory Markspurn by L.C. Mitchell

Synthetic Eden by Alexander Titus

Ranger of Kings by C.J.R. Isley

Arcane by Sever Bronny

Haunted Ends by Elizabeth Price

Academy of the Forgotten by Eva Chase

Wunderkind by ZZ Adams

A Recursive Singularity by Andrew Kraft

Back from the Dead by Andre Spiteri

Nailed by Joseph Flynn

What Happens in the Ruins by Kelsey McKnight

Full Throttle by GiGi Meier

The Rosewood Diary by Teri Blake

Soul Tie by R.L. Mosz

Unraveling Brigid’s Veil by Christy Nichols

Awakening Horde by M. Zaugg

Miami Ice by Aven Ellis

A Deadly Dunk by Cindy Bell

Slade by Vella Day

The Vanishing of Dr. Winter by L.B. Hathaway

The Desert Saint by A.M. Pascarella

Machinations of a Murder by Peter Zander-Howell

Solar Flare Outage by Tom Hawke

The Quiet Hideaway by William Stone

Blood & Bone by Paula Dombrowiak

Inferno Games: Purgatory by Elise Knight

Bloods of the Sands by S.C. Grayson

Justice for Danielle by Aubree Valentine

Hunted by K.M. Shea

Unspoken by Jann Alexander

The Neverborn by B.B. Brighton

The Making of Us by Diane Hawley Nagatomo

They Will Be Coming for Us by Kim Catanzarite

Bitterwood by James Maxey

Alpha Female by L.J. Breedlove

Pardon My French Press by J.P. Sterling

Lies and Lattes by Christine Zane Thomas

Marvels, Mochas, and Murder by Christine Zane Thomas

Murder and Mahjong by Annabel Chase

Ruthless Oath by Ella Jade

Bite the Bullet by Jim Woods

Defending the Gulf Coast by Andi Lodge

Dark Wish by Clarissa Wild

Bound by Deception by Jayne Castel

No Hero by Mallory Kane

Luna by Letty Frame

When We Talk by Carrie Crafton

The Game by Terry Schott

Forged in Fire by Melody Rose

The Fae Conspiracy by Kevin Knabe

1st Murder by Megan Matthews

Foul Murder at Fable’s Mansion by April Patterson Clemens

Bells, Tails & Murder by Kathy Manos Penn

A Crown of Ruin by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Bear Trap by Bob Asher

Midnight for Justice by Charlotte Stuart

Serpents by Logan Fox

Survival of Alayster by Jay Roshni

Cold War by Keira Andrews

Slivers of Memory by AJ Dasher

Guardian of Fate by L.J. Kentowski

The Reluctant Coroner by Paul Austin Ardoin

Don’t Hurt Me by Julia Derek

Curse of the Sun and Stars by Zara Storm

Apple Farm Secrets by B.Z. Lenhart

Ellie Dwyer’s Great Escape by Diane Winger

In the Blood of the Greeks by Mary D. Brooks

Demon Guard by Samantha Britt

Full Moon Saloon by Aimee Easterling

Part-Time Monster Hunter by Nicholas Woode-Smith

The One With The Secret Crushes by Alexis Anne

Isolation by Darin Miller

Her Vampire Prince by Ines Johnson

Die for You by Amarie Avant

Fallen Snow by Jolie Vines

Don’t Lie to Me by Alicia Darke

The Farrier’s Daughter by Leigh Ann Edwards

Splintered Mind by W.R. Gingell

No One Else Could Heal Her by Hiyodori

Charmed by Magic by S.K. Young

Apprentice of the Dead by Laura Greenwood

Murder at Maisie’s by Lyla Blue

Mated to the Cyborg General by Aurelia Skye

Raven by Scarlett Finn

Steal Away by BV Lawson

On the Rocks by Mia Gold

Shattered Secrets by Lilian Harris

Between Desire and Denial by Shain Rose

Ridorkulous by Mary Frame

Bad Princess by N.E. Henderson

Demon’s Bride by Leigh Miller

The Darkest King by Juliette N. Banks

Across the Sea by Annie Seaton

Once Upon a Ren Faire by A.C. Castillo

The Problem With Black Magic by Karen L. Mead

Not That Impressed by Ranee S. Clark

Camellias, Clues, and Cold Cases by Lisa Pevey

Shadow Thief by Eva Chase

Amidst the Darkness by Laura Rise

Terminal Silence by Dan Klasing

Get Out by Kate Bold

Sinful Honor by Kate Bammer

Her Brave Wolf by Kestra Pingree

The Darker Ages by Aron Lewes

Ghostly Gossip by Nellie H. Steele

The Bandalore by D.K. Girl

Playing with Fire by Jordan Bloom

The Scent of Happiness by Jordan Bloom


From My TBR

The Mechanic by Tom Fowler

The Longest Night by Carter Woods

The Deadbeat Next Door by Katharine Sadler

Rock Bottom by Jade C. Jamison

Puck Drop by Maggie Alabaster

Airplane Games by Cat Wynn

Ride with the Devil by Carin Hart

Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms by Sarah Wallace

Never Fall for Your Fake Fiance by Kate O’Keeffe

Cabal of the Westford Knight by David S. Brody

Rebellious by Gillian Archer

Dark Illusion by Dana V. Moison

Buttons and Blackmail by Ramey James

Soul in the Game by Lily Cahill

Crank by Caitlyn Dare

Delicious Death by Byrd Nash

The Baker and the Broken Heart by Jesse Leigh Murray

Whispers, Whiskey, and Wishes by Rowan Dillon

Murphy’s Law by Sandy James

Pity Party by Whitney Dineen

Pranks, Poitin, and Pucas by Rowan Dillon

A Shift in Shadows by Maddox Grey


Found on other blogs

Diners, Dives, & Drive-Bys by David Korson (found on Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – Great Escape Book Tours)


Books I bought

Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed (bought on Amazon for $1.99)


Books I found on other sites

A Christmas Gone Perfectly Wrong by Cecilia Grant (found on Goodreads Newsletter: Swoony Stories: 144 Romance Recommendations for Valentine’s Day)


Book Mail

Missing by E.A. Jackson (won on Goodreads giveaway, paperback)

2026 ABC Challenge—February

Prompts I finished in February


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H


A

Clear Your TBR (2026 Edition)—February

Prompts I finished in February


Read a book with 400-600 pages

512 pages

Read a YA book


A book that you are looking forward to but haven’t had the time


A Book Under 200 Pages

Book is 191 pages

An Anticipated 3-Star read

Beat the Backlist 2026—February

Prompts I finished in February


Fave Author Rec


Let the games begin—about or featuring gaming, a specific game, or a competition

The main character competes in the creative Olympics

Title starts with “L“—book title starts with the letter “L


BFF’s—features 2+ best friends as main or important side characters

Agnes and Eleanor are the BFF’s

Novella Sweet Spot—between 150-200 pages

Book is 191 pages

I like ’em chonky—more than 542 pages

Book is 546 pages