Romanceopoly — 2025 Reading Challenge Master Post

Winter (Frostwood Village): January 1 – March 31

1 – Crystal Lake – read a cosy fantasy book or a fairytale retelling – The House Witch and The Enchanting of the Hearth by Emilie Nikota

2 – Alpine Cottage Inn – read a snowbound or winter romance – A Jingle Bell Mingle (Christmas Notch #3) by Sierra Simone & Julie Murphy

3 – Pin & Peak Lanes – read a romance with friends to lovers – The C*ck Down the Block by Amy Award

4 – Mystic Pines – read a book with magical realism – The Night Raven by Sarah Painter

5 – The Frosty Bistro – read a thriller, mystery or romantic thriller set in winter – All the Missing Pieces by Catherine Cowles

Holi Dates (optional prompts)

6 – New Year, New Love – read a book featuring divorced characters or a second-chance romance– Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan

7 – Valentine’s Day Prelude – read a romance featuring grand gestures, a secret admirer, or a Valentine’s Day themed book – The Exception to the Rule (The Improbable Meet-Cute #1) by Christina Lauren

8 – Heroine’s Rising – celebrate International Women’s Day by reading a romance featuring a strong, independent female character– Spells, Strings, and Forgotten Things (Sisters of Light and Shadow #1) by Breanne Randall

9 – Luck of the Irish – read a book with an Irish written main character or set in Ireland – Binding 13 (Boys of Tommen #1) by Chloe Walsh

Spring (Blossom Falls): April 1 – June 30

10 – The Book Nook – read a book with a bookish main character (librarian, bookworm, etc) – An Unexpected Kind of Love (When Snow Falls #1) by Hayden Stone

11 – Butterfly Garden – read a book featuring a villain or morally gray character getting a happy ending (redemption arc) – Butcher & Blackbird (The Ruinous Love Trilogy #1) by Brynne Weaver

12 – Farmers’ Market – read a book that involves food or a foodie romance – Nuts (Hudson Valley #1) by Alice Clayton

13 – Festival Barn – read a book about a musician or a rock star romance – The Mixtape by Brittainy C. Cherry

14 – Blooming Acres Farm – read a book featuring a farmer or cowboy – Wild and Wrangled (Rebel Blue Ranch #4) by Lyla Sage

Holi Dates (optional prompts)

15 – Sunset Picnic – read a new to you author or debut novel – Finding Home (Bluestones Lake #1) by Jenn McMahon

16 – Parent Trap – read a book featuring a strong parental figure, including single dad or single mom romance books – Wild Side (Rose Hill #3) by Elsie Silver

17 – Lotus & Lei – read a book by an Asian American or Pacific Islander author to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month – Psy-Changeling Series (Psy-Changeling #1-#15) (Psy-Changeling Trinity #16-#23) by Nalini Singh

18 – Spring Fling Pride – read a romance featuring LGBTQ+ characters or a book written by an LGBTQ+ author – Homegrown Magic by Rebecca Podos & Jamie Pacton

Summer (Sunset Bay): July 1 – September 30

19 – Beachside Cafe – read a book set by the water or on vacation – The Fake Boyfriend Fiasco (Midnight Heat #3) by Talia Hibbert

20 – The Lighthouse – read a book with a pirate as a main character – The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi (Amina al-Sirafi #1) by S.A. Chakraborty

21 – Breezy Pier – read a book with strong summer vibes, such as a road trip, armchair travel, or beach read – Seven Summers by Paige Toon was a Sunset Bay

22 – Starlight Cinema- participate in a group or buddy read. You can either organise your own, or join the Romanceopoly group read which will be announced at the beginning of the season – Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood

23 – Sunset Bay Marina – read a book that’s been sitting on your TBR for a while – Reel (Hollywood Renaissance #1) by Kennedy Ryan

Holi Dates (optional prompts)

24 – Full Moon Adventure – read an adventure romance book – That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming

25 – Wedding Season – read a book that features a wedding, engagement, or marriage of convenience – The Wedding People by Alison Espach

26 – Latinx Summer Fiesta – read a book by an Latinx author that captures the vibrant energy of summer – A Lot Like Adios (Primas of Power #2) by Alexis Daria

27 – Fireworks Spectacular- read a military romance to honour those who serve – Miss Wonderful (Carsington Brothers #1) by Loretta Chase

Autumn/Fall (Amber Heights): October 1 – December 31

28 – Gallery of Shadows – read a book featuring a gothic setting – Belladonna (Belladonna #1) by Adalyn Grace

29 – The Highpoint – read a workplace romance –

30 – Willow Grove Park – read a book featuring a sweet fall or cosy setting, sweater weather books – Out On a Limb (Out #1) by Hannah Bonam-Young

31 – Starstruck Sweets – read a book where the main character is a celebrity – Fake (West Hollywood #1) by Kylie Scott

32 – The Holiday Spectacular- read an adventure book with a holiday theme or one that brings a touch of winter magic –

Holi Dates (optional prompts)

33 – Krampus Night – As the winter nights grow longer, read a romance that features monsters — whether they’re mischievous, fearsome, or secretly tender-hearted

34 – Spooky Reads – read a Halloween or horror romance book – The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

35 – Diwali Lights – read a book by an Indian author to celebrate the festival of lights – The Candid Life of Meena Dave by Namrata Patel

36 – Native American Heritage Month – read a book by an Indigenous author – Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley