Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Lorena wrote: "Erin wrote: "Hi Lorena! Here are your picks. I had a great time looking through your shelves, a lot of great books on there. If you don't find anything here that strikes your fancy, just let me ..."

This is an excellent challenge to start with, I hope you enjoy it!

Hi Dawn (dawn_e)

I'm working on your recs now. You'll have them tonight.

Thanks!
Gigi

Hi Regina
Hope you enjoy your pics.

The Traditional Turkey Dinner

1. Turkey: Both of the these are favorites of mine. Daughter of Smoke and Bone or Beyond the Highland Mist

2. Mashed Potatoes: Just the Sexiest Man Alive or First Grave on the Right

3. Gravy: Gentlemen Prefer Succubi or Shoot to Thrill

4. Pumpkin Pie: Wild Card or Catching Fire

MountainKat wrote: "2012 November PIFM - Pairings


Please pick for the person below you within each group, the last person on each list picks for the person on the same list. For example, Larissa picks for Elizabeth..."

How do we know who we are paired up with? Sorry I am new to all this. I am alittle confused.

Dolores wrote: "How do we know who we are paired up with? Sorry I am new to all this. I am alittle confused."

Dolores, find your name in message #4 with the pairings. Within the category you selected and pick for the person below you in the list. In your case, you are picking for Yz the Whyz. I hope you enjoy the challenge!

wondering if we need to send a search party to find Daffodil in my shelves...or maybe just yell Marco...

Dee, is this like, the 3rd month in a row for you with the belated picks? *sympathetic pat*

...Polo!

no, Fran was really good last month - I had them on the first day...I think my shelves scare ppl because i have like 4k books on them

Pam wrote: "Christina-
Here are my picks for you.
Turkey: From Your TBR Magic BurnsThis is a series that just kept getting better. I have the new one on my nightstand. From my list, a young adult book The Fa..."

Pam - Thanks for the amazing picks! I am definitely reading Marked and The Perfect Hope this month. I love Nora Roberts and I read pretty much evry book that she writes as soon as it comes out. I am also going to check out the other ones that you added to my list since they sounded interesting.

MountainKat wrote: "Dolores wrote: "How do we know who we are paired up with? Sorry I am new to all this. I am alittle confused."

Dolores, find your name in message #4 with the pairings. Within the category you sele..."

thanks everyone :)

Hi Amy J I'm sorry your weekend was rough but thank you for my picks. I like what you did with the categories. I can only read 1 or maybe 2 and the ones that grab me the most for this month are and
I haven't decided yet which one to read or if I can read both but I will let you know. Thanks again!

Rena Reads Romance wrote: "Hey Roxy,

Hey Rena,

Thanks for the picks. I'm going to try The Bronze Horseman. With the upcoming storm, I may be sequestered for the rest of the week ...




Here are your recs!

1. Turkey: The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons this is beyond intense and beyond emotional. You will be balling your eyes out [bookcover:The Bronze Horseman|8314..."

Thanks Macwolf01 [Elise],


I will definitely be reading Dragon Actually. I requested Sweet Talk, and Slave to Sensation so I'll see about those if I get them soon enough.

Larissa - my apologies for posting so late but here are your picks I hope you find something you might like:

TURKEY
NEW: , diana gabaldon
TBR: , richelle mead

MASHED POTATOES:
NEW: , molly harper
TBR: , julie garwood

GRAVY:
NEW: , katie macalister
TBR: , larissa ione

PUMPKIN PIE:
NEW: , marissa meyer
TBR:

Rena Reads Romance—Here are your picks; if nothing appeals to you, let me know and I’ll happily re-pick.

1. Turkey: From you TBR, you’ve read the first two intense books of this series; the third is similar http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40...
This book is has romantic elements in it, although it is more a fast-paced coming-of-middle-age book about a woman who loses her memories of the last 10 years (not too heavy, but intense at some points) http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/64...

2. Mashed Potatoes: From you TBR, this one is a light story with a bit of substance; I enjoyed it http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/84...
This was my favorite of Quinn’s Bridgerton series http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...

3. Gravy: From your TBR, you’ve read the first two of this series; I actually liked the third the best http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13...
This is a funny, clever romance that you might like http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27...


4. Pumpkin Pie:
This is a sweet Kristan Higgins read http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/86...
I haven’t read this one (yet), but it looks delicious (from your TBR) http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/97...

Thank you Carrie for the picks: I am going with,

TURKEY: Second Chance Pass, robyn carr
MASHED POTATOES: Casting Spells, barbara bretton
GRAVY: The Raven Prince, elizabeth hoyt
PUMPKIN PIE: Cordina's Royal Family: Gabriella & Alexander, nora roberts

Nairabell wrote: "Hi Carla! I had a lot of fun looking through your shelves, especially as our tastes are pretty different. Hopefully you'll like these picks, but if anything needs a do-over let me know.

Turkey
The..."

Thanks for the great picks! I am torn, since several look really good. I'll probably pick up one of the cozies or the Kitchen Witch, but I'll let you know. I am a bit swamped right now (reading group book, books on loan that need to go back, etc.), so I probably won't be able to do a buddy read early in the month, and it sounds like you'll be busy later :)

Carla wrote: "Rena Reads Romance—Here are your picks; if nothing appeals to you, let me know and I’ll happily re-pick.

1. Turkey: From you TBR, you’ve read the first two intense books of this series; the th..."

So many good picks! Thank you Carla! I'm going to read A Girl Like You.

Yay, Sandy! I'm so glad you liked the picks. I tried to give from all genres but I don't think I succeeded. But I love the ones you've shortlisted. I really hope you like the books :)

Cathy C,
Hope you like your picks! If nothing interests you let me know and I'll re pick for you.
The Traditional Turkey Dinner

1. Turkey: Iced ~ Karen Marie Moning ( This just came out today). OR Wraith ~ Zoe Martinique
2. Mashed Potatoes: Shut up and Kiss Me ~Christie Criag, OR On Dublin Street ~ Samantha Young
3. Gravy: Sweet Surrender ~ Maya Banks Or Too Hot to Touch ~ Louisa Edwards
4. Pumpkin Pie: Sweet Talk ~ Susan Mallery. I noticed you have read some of her Fool’s Gold series. This was one of my favorite series by her. Or Burning Up ~ Susan Andersen

Hi Dawn (dawn_e),

Sorry for the delay. I hope you find something that you enjoy. If not, I'll be happy to pick again.

1. Turkey: The meat of the meal, suggest books that are intense or emotional, something you can sink your teeth into.
or
or


2. Mashed Potatoes: Fluffy and light, recommend books that are light or funny, a little bit of fluff for them to enjoy.
or



3. Gravy: You know how you practically want to lick it off your plate? Yeah, like that. Choose books with yummy covers and/or yummy stories.
or


4. Pumpkin Pie: The sweet finish, topped off with whipped cream! Suggest sweet books for your pickee, some that are like comfort food, feel good books that will leave them feeling good!
or

Enjoy!

*just noticed that you recommended First Grave to someone else. So, I swapped that one for Shadowland.

Dee

POLO!

Sorry it took longer to post than I expected. I started vacation Friday and somehow, with absolutely nothing to do, I'm getting absolutely nothing done. I loved looking through your shelves and all the different genres gave me a lot of choices. I hope you enjoy your picks.

The Traditional Turkey Dinner

1. Turkey

I Am J by Cris Beam -- I've not read this, but it looks like a very emotional book.
Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane -- With her drug addictions and esteem issues, Chess makes for an unconventional hero. Even when she's making bad choices, I can't help rooting for her. The books are intense, emotional and at times heart-breaking. Stacia Kane has created a wonderful dark fantasy world and I would definitely recommend starting the series.

2. Mashed Potatoes

Damn You, Autocorrect!: Awesomely Embarrassing Text Messages You Didn't Mean to Send by Jillian Madison -- This looks like a fun read.
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones -- (The book's release date is today, so I thought I'd go ahead and recommend it.) Charlie always manages to make me laugh.
Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye by Victoria Laurie -- (This is an alternate, since you may not be able to get your hands on Fourth Grave.) I saw various types of mysteries in your TBR, so I thought you might enjoy this fun paranormal-mystery series about a psychic who keeps stumbling into murder investigations.

3. Gravy

Bound for the Forest by Kay Berrisford -- Another author I haven't read before, but the cover is gorgeous and the story looks interesting.
The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks -- You have some Maya Banks books on your shelves, but I didn't see her KGI books listed. Ethan's emotional story is first, but all of the Kelly brothers are worth coming back for more.

4. Pumpkin Pie

Miss Lonely Hearts by Charlene Teglia -- Even though this is one I haven't read yet, I've enjoyed other books by this author and it looks like a wonderful romance.
One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake -- I read this on recommendation from someone else and loved it. I've only read one more in this series, but definitely plan to continue.

Carla wrote: "Nairabell wrote: "Hi Carla! I had a lot of fun looking through your shelves, especially as our tastes are pretty different. Hopefully you'll like these picks, but if anything needs a do-over let me..."

No worries. I hope you enjoy whatever book you decide on :)

ohh Daffodil - how the heck am i supposed to decide when you give me such awesome picks!!!

I have Fourth Grave reserved at the library already - I just don't know how long the list is going to be...so if that comes in, i'll read it

other than, I have no idea yet - maybe Unholy Ghosts snice I have the audiobook and I'm always looking for something to listen to on my commute

Sallie(Shuga) wrote: "Larissa - my apologies for posting so late but here are your picks I hope you find something you might like:

TURKEY ..."


Hi! I loved my picks, thank you! I'll probably go with
, , and maybe , cause I've been wanting to read those for a long time now. Thanks agains ;)

Ok Yz the Whyz here are your picks :) I hope you like them if not please let me know and I can pick diffrent ones!

Turkey: Bared To You (Cross fire #1)By Sylvia Day OR Naked ( the Blacstone Affair Part 1) By Raine Miller.

Mashed Potatoes: The Fireman Who Loved Me By Jennifer Bernard OR Agnes And The Hitman By Jennifer Cruise.

Gravy: Give Me More By Kathy Alexander OR Once Burned By Jeaniene Frost.

Pumpkin Pie: Simply Irresistable By Rachel Gibson OR The Lady Chosen By Stefanie Laurens.

I hope you enjoy this selection :)

Leigh wrote: "Hi MountainKat,

I'm afraid I can't do the challenge after all. My Dad unexpectedly passed away yesterday and I'm just not up to it. Hope to join you all at a later time.

Thank you,
Leigh"



Leigh wrote: "Hi MountainKat,

I'm afraid I can't do the challenge after all. My Dad unexpectedly passed away yesterday and I'm just not up to it. Hope to join you all at a later time.

Thank you,
Leigh"

I am so sorry for your loss. I send my condolences to you and you family.

Larissa wrote: "Sallie(Shuga) wrote: "Larissa - my apologies for posting so late but here are your picks I hope you find something you might like:

TURKEY ..."


Hi! I loved my picks, thank you! I'll probably go w..."

enjoy!!! ive read 3 of the 4 i picked but not the julie garwood book - the title just sounded liked fluffy mashed potatoes lol

Dolores wrote: "Leigh wrote: "Hi MountainKat,

I'm afraid I can't do the challenge after all. My Dad unexpectedly passed away yesterday and I'm just not up to it. Hope to join you all at a later time.

Thank you..."

That it does, haha. And I didn't enjoy the first one that much, too, but I guess I'll have to give it a chance one day xD

MK - i'll do re-picks if needed!!

Thanks Dee!

I'm available for re-picks too, Kat! :)

Dolores! I am getting your picks pulled together right now! I'm sorry it has taken me so long. We were in the path of "Snow Sandy" I will get back to you in the next bit! Again, I am sorry to not get them done sooner :)

Larissa-

Thank you so much for the great picks! I am for sure going to read Lover Unbound, and if I can take a break from reading the brotherhood series I will start either Succubus Blues or Hex Hall ! Again, thank you for the great picks!

Sue wrote: "Daffodil,

You have a lot of books on your lists!

Turkey
Wanderlust by Ann Aguirre. This is the second in the series, and you've read the first (and have this on your tbr). I found it to be a very..."

Thanks for the great picks Sue. I'm going to read Midnights Daughter and try either The Eyre Affair or What the Lady Wants.

Elizabeth wrote: "Dolores! I am getting your picks pulled together right now! I'm sorry it has taken me so long. We were in the path of "Snow Sandy" I will get back to you in the next bit! Again, I am sorry to ..."

No worries Elizabeth :) I hope you are doing well in the path of this storm :) I am excited to see what you will pick for me :)

Hey Dolores! Here are you picks finally! I hope you enjoy them, let me know if you need any re-picks! Happy Reading!

1. Turkey: The meat of the meal, suggest books that are intense or emotional, something you can sink your teeth into.

~The Secret Life of Bees,The Reluctant Dom

2. Mashed Potatoes: Fluffy and light, recommend books that are light or funny, a little bit of fluff for them to enjoy.

~Devil's Food Cake Murder, Naked

3. Gravy: You know how you practically want to lick it off your plate? Yeah, like that. Choose books with yummy covers or yummy stories.

~Gabriel's Inferno, Dark Lover

4. Pumpkin Pie: The sweet finish, topped off with whipped cream! Suggest sweet books for your pickee, some that are like comfort food, feel good books that will leave them feeling good!

~The Notebook, Delicious

Elizabeth wrote: "Larissa-

Thank you so much for the great picks! I am for sure going to read Lover Unbound, and if I can take a break from reading the brotherhood series I will start either Succubus Blues or Hex ..."

I'm so glad you liked them! Hope you enjoy your reading! :D
I think I'll read Succubus Blues this month as well; maybe we could do a buddy read if so?

I have never done a buddy read before, so if you will tell me what to do, I am totally down!

i really liked the Succubus series but wanted to kill Georgiana in the first one - she is def. a character that grows on you...

Dawn wrote: "Hi Regina
Hope you enjoy your pics.

The Traditional Turkey Dinner

1. Turkey: Both of the these are favorites of mine. Daughter of Smoke and Bone or Beyond the Highland Mist

2. Mashed Potatoes..."

Thanks for the great pics. I´m reading Shoot to Thrill and Wild Card

Elizabeth wrote: "Hey Dolores! Here are you picks finally! I hope you enjoy them, let me know if you need any re-picks! Happy Reading!

1. Turkey: The meat of the meal, suggest books that are intense or emotional..."

Thank you Elizabeth for the picks!

I think I will choose and The Devil Food Cake Murder! And if I have time to read more I will :) Thanks once again.

Daffodil wrote: "Thanks for the great picks Sue. I'm going to read Midnights Daughter and try either The Eyre Affair or What the Lady Wants."

I hope you enjoy them!

Elizabeth wrote: "I have never done a buddy read before, so if you will tell me what to do, I am totally down!"

Well, I've done it once before myself, but it's really easy. Just read the same book simultaneously and share what you're thinking about it. We could create a topic, do it here or exchange messages. If by the time you're going to read it you are still interested, just let me know! (:

Dee wrote: "i really liked the Succubus series but wanted to kill Georgiana in the first one - she is def. a character that grows on you..."

Oh, really? That's kind of disappointing, but at least it gets better, haha

she is just different - because i mean heck she needs sex to survive

Don't we all Dee? ;)

i dunno...do we...lol!

hehe... I guess not as much as Georgina! But you're right, that is a great series. The books individually were a little heartbreaking at times and hard to read, but as a whole, I really loved it!