Welcome to the 2026 Tawdra Kandle Challenge!

⭐ THE TAWDRA KANDLE CHALLENGE ⭐


Fall in love. Every month.

 

A year-long romance reading experience for fans who want heart, community, and stories they’ll remember long after “The End.”

Welcome to The Tawdra Kandle Challenge — a cozy, joyful, story-filled journey through twelve months of romance. If you love escaping into warm small towns, royal love stories, heart-stealing military heroes, swoony football players, or laugh-out-loud rom-com moments… you’re in the right place.

This challenge is not about prizes or pressure.

 It’s about connection — to stories, to characters, to a community of readers who want to fall in love again and again.

Every month brings you:

  • A themed romance reading adventure
  • A free book from the Tawdra Kandle Books store
  • A monthly creative challenge (fun & easy!)
  • A live Zoom chat with Tawdra
  • A collectible reading passport to track your journey

And best of all?

 You choose how deeply you participate — no stress, no deadlines, no competition.

 Just joyful reading and authentic connection.

⭐ WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU JOIN ⭐

 ✔ Free Monthly Book

A different Tawdra Kandle romance every month — instantly downloadable through my direct store.

✔ Live Monthly Zoom Chats

Cozy, intimate conversations about characters, behind-the-scenes secrets, tropes, Easter eggs, and whatever readers want to ask.

✔ Quarterly Deep-Dive Events

Think: small-town worldbuilding sessions, sports romance night, holiday gala, and more.

✔ Creative Monthly Mini-Challenges

 Fun, easy prompts — like choosing a favorite quote or creating a three-song playlist — to help you savor the month’s read.

✔ Printable Reading Passport

 Twelve beautiful pages to accompany your journey — with space for quotes, reflections, badges, and monthly memories.

✔ Exclusive Community Invitations

 You’ll be the first to know about bonus events, WIP teases, Easter eggs, and early sneak peeks.

⭐ HOW IT WORKS

 1. Sign up with your email.

You’ll receive your Welcome packet before the first of the next month.

2. Get your free book on the first of each month.

 3. Join the month’s Zoom chat.

(Replay available if you can’t attend!)

4. Complete the creative challenge.

Just for fun — no pressure, no scoring.

5. Collect your digital badge.

6. Repeat next month — and watch your romance year unfold.


⭐ THE 2025 THEME SCHEDULE ⭐

 

Month    Theme   Book   Vibe


Jan | New Year, New Love | The Anti-Cinderella | Royal romance


Feb | Love in Small Towns | The Last One | Cozy, emotional


Mar | Men in Uniform | Maximum Force | Military strength


Apr | Spring Fling | Fifty Frogs | Rom-com delight


May | Second Chances | The Hard One | Emotional return


Jun | Sports Romance Summer | Sugar Huddle | Football heat


Jul | Summer Scandals | Spark | Drama + steam


Aug | Bad Boys & Redemption | The Plan | Brooding heroes


Sep | Falling Hard | Wildcat Formation | Autumn romance


Oct | Spellbound Hearts | Death Fricassee | Paranormal chills


Nov | Home, Heart & Healing | The Forever One | Family & comfort


Dec | Holiday Magic | Mistletoe in the Moonlight | Festive joy


 ⭐ Ready to fall in love all year long? ⭐


→ JOIN THE TAWDRA KANDLE CHALLENGE


Simple, free, and full of heart.


 


 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

❓ Is the challenge free?

 

Yes! The Challenge is completely free to join. Your monthly book is delivered via the Tawdra Kandle Books store at no cost.


❓ Do I have to participate every month?

Not at all.

Jump in whenever you can, skip whenever you need to.

Your reading journey = your rules.


❓ Are the Zoom events mandatory?

 No.

 You’re welcome to attend live or watch the replay when it’s convenient.


❓ What if I’ve already read the monthly free book?

 Great!

 You can:

  • Re-read it with the community
  • Read something else from that theme
  • Join the Zoom discussion anyway

Participation is always flexible.


❓ Are there prizes?

 No monetary prizes.

This challenge is about connection and reading joy, not collecting items.

You will get:

  • Monthly digital badges
  • A printable reading passport
  • Exclusive access to conversations & content
  • End-of-year “Challenge Champion” recognition

❓ Can international readers participate?

 Yes!

 The free book downloads work worldwide.


❓ Do I need social media to join?

 Nope.

 All essential content arrives through email.


❓ What ages can participate?

 Adult readers (18+) due to romance themes.


❓ When will I receive my monthly book?

 On the first day of each month — watch your email!


❓ How long will the challenge run?

 January 1–December 31, 2025

 (You can join anytime during the year.)


❓ Can I invite my book club?

 Please do!

 It’s more fun with friends.