Romanceopoly Winter Reading Event! February Prompts, Book Recs & More
Join the Romanceopoly Winter Market Square event with winter reads, werewolves, and a week-long bookish adventure!
Romanceopoly Monthly: Your Reading Check-In—Hidden Gems, Spicy Recs & a Little Extra Motivation for Your TBR. Find out more about the reading challenge here.
Romanceopoly February Update & Reading Event Announcement
Welcome back, Romanceopoly peeps! We’re officially a month into the challenge, and I hope your reading year is off to a roaring start. If your TBR is already side-eyeing you like a judgmental librarian, trust me—you’re in good company.
But let’s talk about the real excitement: our first Romanceopoly Reading Event! 🎉 From February 24 to March 2, we’re diving into six new prompts. This is your chance to shake up your reading, discover new favorites, and snag an extra challenge badge!
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❄️ February Reading Event Prompts & Book Recommendations
Here are some books (some that fit more than one prompt) to help you successfully complete the challenge week!
🐺 Werewolves: Read a paranormal book featuring werewolves
Recommendations:
A Ferry of Bones & Gold by Hailey Turner (also fits for Winter Patrol) KU
The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson (also fits Frosted Tips)
Tempting Danger by Eileen Wilks (also fits Winter Patrol)
🎀 Horse-Drawn Carriage: Read a historical romance featuring a wallflower or a courtesan
Recommendations:
The Mistress Experience by Scarlett Peckham (courtesan)
A Tempest of Desire by Lorraine Heath (courtesan)
The Perks of Loving a Wallflower by Erica Ridley (wallflower) (also fits for Frosted Tips)
🚔 Winter Patrol: Read a book featuring a police officer or law enforcement
Recommendations:
Officer Off Limits by Tessa Bailey (also fits for Frosted Tips)
Indigo Ridge by Devney Perry (also fits for Frosted Tips) KU
The Hero She Loves by Anna Hackett (also fits for Frosted Tips) KU
🎨 Frosted Tips: Read a book with blue, white, or silver on the cover
Recommendations:
The Weight of the Stars by K. Ancrum (also fits Snow Sculpting Contest) KU
🏒 Ice Hockey Tournament: Read a book featuring ice hockey or ice skating
Recommendations:
Behind the Net by Stephanie Archer (also fits Frosted Tips) KU
The Scoring Secret by Ainsley Booth (also fits for Frosted Tips) KU
Face-Off by Chelsea Curto (also fits Frosted Tips) KU
For recommendation lists, check out:
🛸 Snow Sculpting Contest: Read an alien romance or a book set in space
Recommendations:
Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews (also fits Werewolves and Frosted Tips) KU
Only Bad Options by Jennifer Estep (also fits Winter Patrol and Frosted Tips)
📖 January Reading Wrap-Up
Before we charge ahead, let’s take a moment to reflect! Here’s what I read for my Romanceopoly prompts in January:
The Lodge by Kayla Olson for Alpine Cottage Inn
Victory for Vampires by Hazel Mack for New Year, New Love
Cold As Hell by Kelley Armstrong for The Frosty Bistro
What did you read in January? Let’s chat in the comments!
February releases that fit the prompts
First Time Caller by B.K. Borison for Valentine’s Day Prelude
The Kiss Lottery by Ilsa Madden-Mills for Valentine’s Day Prelude
Black Rose Auction series (all our Feb 25, various authors) for Crystal Lake
Cold As Hell by Kelley Armstrong for The Frosty Bistro
The Love Lyric by Kristina Forest for Festival Barn
Kindle Unlimited Picks for Romanceopoly
Reckless by Elsie Silver for Parent Trap
Captive of the Horde King by Zoey Draven for Snow Sculpting Contest
Resort to Romance by Kacey Sophia for Alpine Cottage Inn
The Captain’s Bluestocking Mistress by Erica Ridley for Alpine Cottage Inn (you could also use during Winter Market Square for Frosted Tips and Horse-Drawn Carriage)
Related Recommendation Lists
Looking for more inspiration? Check out our blog posts and videos related to Romanceopoly prompts:
Crystal Lake:
Valentine’s Day Prelude:
Mystic Pines:
Join our League of Lusty Ladies book club
Want to buddy read with us? Join our League of Lusty Ladies book club! Our February pick is In Scandal with the Duke by Stacy Reid (and bonus pick Petty Cupid by Sarah Blue). Come hang out and read along with us! Find out more information below.
📚 Until next time, happy reading and may your TBR be ever in your favor! 📚
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Looking forward to it!
Will you be adding the prompts to the Storygraph challenge as well?