I first heard about this challenge from the booktuber Jess from PeaceLoveBooks. Romance has never been a big genre for me, I sometimes find it so corny and just over the top. In the past year I have really changed how much romance I read. I did not complete all the challenges for Romanceopoly, but I want to make a serious effort in 2020. You can check out my progress from last year here.

You can click on the graphic to find out all about the rules and how to sign up. This is based off the game Monopoly and the creators have even taken the time to develop a printable game board and other really cool things for this year long challenge. “Each neighborhood in Romanceopolis offers up a new genre to explore and each street has a unique challenge within that genre. Although, some neighborhoods are a little more diverse and offer a melting pot of different genres to delve into.”

They also have a variety of ways in which you can play the game, with different levels of participation. I think I am going to go with the scenic route, which will be rolling the dice to determine where you go. They also changed things a little this year. You can pick from 2 different challenge packs, either the Sun or the Moon. I am going to go with the Moon Pack.

They have book reccomendation for each challenge and square on the board that you can check out here!

Moon Pack Challenges

(I am included options because I dont know what I will be in the mood for also some of these are the next one I need to read in the series but count for multiple different categories so I might be reading two in the same series)

Sleuth Street

Read A Mystery in which the main character is an amateur sleuth

A Madness of Sunshine by Nalini Singh

Killer Crescent

Read a thriller where there is a serial killer on the loose

I dont own a book in this category, but I am interested in Till Death by Jennifer L Armentrout

The Bar

Read a book where you and the author share at least one initial

Lady by Bad by Megan Frampton (we actually share the same last name!)

Winter [ JAN 1-MARCH 20]

Read a book where it:
Has a white, blue and or silver cover; 
Has snow on the cover;
Has a winter word in the title;
Is a winter holiday read;
All/any combo of the above!

Her Royal Highness by Rachel Hawkins, Raphael by Tillie Cole, Lauren’s Barbarian by Ruby Dixon

Flirts Corner

Read a contemporary romance with mature characters (40+)

I have no idea what I am going to do for this one.

BFF’s House

Read a best friends sibling romance

This is another one I need suggestions for, the recs the girls have on the website do not intrigue me.

Amour Avenue

Read a second chance contemporary romance ( I like the Sun option better but I am trying to stick to one)

I am not a fan of contemporary romance and don’t have any on the list that I am interested in.

Passion Place

Read an erotic romance with a menage or reverse harem

Queen Takes King by Joely Sue Burkhart

Post Office

Read an epistolary romance

Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas

Courtship Row

Read a historical romance where the h/H is a spy or soldier

I have to look into this one. There are some Tessa Dare books, but I want to do some research.

Burger Joint

Read a book on our book girlfriend list.

Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs

The Cobbles

Read a historical romance NOT set in London

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, The Highwayman by Kerrigan Bryne

Outer Space

Read a sci fi with an alien or cyborg  main character

Lauren’s Barbarian by Ruby Dixon

Spring [MARCH 21-JUNE 20]

Read a book where it:
Has a green or yellow cover;
Has flowers on the cover;
Has the word ‘Spring’ in the title;
Where the hero or heroine is a gardener or farmer;
Or all of/any combination/any one of the above!

Justified by Jay Crownover

Fang Alley

Read a PNR with a vampire or shifter H/h

Lover Reveled by J.R Ward, The Wolf Lord by Ann Aguirre

Fated Folly

Read a fated mates PNR

Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh

Drive In Movie

Read a romance that develops from a ONS or a brief romantic tryst

I need to research this one too.

Soldier Street

Read a romantic suspense where the h/H is in an action pose on the cover

Any suggestions?

Farmers Market

Read a romance where the hero or heroine is a chef or works in the food industry, owns a bakery/restaurant/food or drink establishment

Any suggestions?

Rainbow Row

Read a M-M romance

Him by Sabrina Bowen and Elle Kennedy

Lovers Lane

Read a LGBT romance which isn’t a contemporary

Any suggestions?

Summer [ JUNE 21- SEP 22]

Read a book where it:
Has a brightly coloured or multicoloured cover;
Has the beach, sand or the sun on the cover;
Has a summery word in the cover (sun, summer, heat, beach);
Is a summer holiday read;
Or all of/any combination/any one of the above!

A Madness of Sunshine by Nalini Singh, Pledge by Kandi Steiner

Action Avenue

Read an urban fantasy with a kick ass heroine on the cover

Stray by Rachel Vincent, Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs

City Lane

Read an urban fantasy published in the last 5 years

This one is going to take some research of what is on my shelf and fits this category.

The Gym

Read a book that has a bangin’ body or gorgeously dressed person on the cover

Kill the Queen by Jennifer Estep, Pledge by Kandi Steiner, Pestilence by Laura Thalassa, The Demon Prince by Ann Aguirre

Journey’s End

Read a fantasy with the chosen one trope

A Promise of Fire by Amanda Bouchet

Emergency Services

Read a romance where the h/H is a fireman or police officer

Justified by Jay Crownover

Campus Corner

Read a new adult where ther h/H is a jock

The Deal by Elle Kennedy

New View

Read a friends to lovers new adult romance

Him by Sabrina Bowen and Elle Kennedy

Beau Boulevard

Read a young adult novel considered a classic

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by JK Rowlings

Autumn [ SEP 23- DEC 31]

Read a book where it:
Has an orange, gold or yellow cover;
Is a spooky or halloween read;
Has the leaves or trees on the cover;
Or all of/any combination/any one of the above!

The Highwayman by Kerrigan Bryne

The Office

Read a romance where the couple meet at their place of work

Recs?

Lady Lane

Read a women’s fiction novel

I am not a huge fan of womens fiction so this might be tough

Coffee Shop

Read a book that has either food or drink on the cover or a foodie word in the title

I am going to have to look through my books

Past Eaves

Read a historical fiction novel

There are a couple I want to read I just need to check my shelves

So there we have it! Are you going to be joining? I plan on making a rec list for these challenges from books I have already read!