2012 December Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Fran, Moderator]

Yay! Thanks Karen!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Pairings are posted! :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Sassafrass, I'm working on your picks now - I'll get them up as soon as I can!

[Dee]

yay MK...i'll try to get yours up tonight!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Dee wrote: "yay MK...i'll try to get yours up tonight!"

Thanks Dee!

[D.G.]

Yay!!!

[SandyC]

Hello Erin!
Here are your picks for December:

1. Release Date: The Casual Vacancy (I would love to buddy read this)
I can't tell if you've already read The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (which is on your Maybe shelf), but if so, try the next in the series Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage which was on your TBR shelf

2. Book Length: Short: Cry Sanctuary; Long (and amazing)Outlander

4. Author: Favorite: Archangel's Storm or Immortal Sea; New to You: The Bronze Horseman or The Tea Rose

4. Cover: Hot: Mate Claimed or The Lady is a Vamp; Cool:Secrets of a Summer Night; Shadow of Night (I can buddy read this one also)

Happy reading and Happy Holidays!

[Kami]

FOR TIFFANY

1.Release Date - Pick one book that was released within the last 6 months, and one that was released at least 2 years ago.


Try Me (Take a Chance, #1)Alberts, Diane Published May 24th 2012 or
If I Were You (Inside Out Trilogy #1)by Lisa Renee Jones Published August 24th 2012 or
Marked (Eternal Guardians, #1)Naughton, Elisabeth Published May 27th 2010 


2. Book Length - Recommend a short book (under 200 pages) and a long book (over 400 pages).

St. Nacho's (St. Nacho's #1)Maxfield, Z.A. 131 pages or
Outlander (Outlander, #1) by Diana Gabaldon 870 pages


4. Author - Choose a book by an author that your pickee loves, and one that they have never read before.


Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #1)Adrian, Lara or
Legally Hot Leigh, Lora or
Midnight Sins (The Callahan's, #1)Leigh, Lora


4. Cover - Select a book with a HOT cover and one with a COOL cover. Feel free to use whatever definitions of HOT and COOL work best for you. ;)


Making Waves Fenske, Tawna or 
Bound, Branded, & Brazen Burton, Jaci or 
Dangerous Highlander (Dark Sword #1) by Donna Grant or
Devoured (Devoured #1)by Emily Snow or 
Nicholas (The Lords of Satyr #1)by Elizabeth Amber

[Ty]

Nikki! I'm picking for you again! Yay! I actually had to go back to make sure I didn't make the same suggestions as last time XD
I stuck to the rules: one book from your TBR, the other new to you, all romances. Hope you like them!

1. Release Date -
6 months young - Troubles and Treats - Tara Sivec - to be released in 2 days! I think I read the first book because of your enthusiastic review, so I blame you for my snorting coffee through my nose trying not to laugh....

2 years old - It Had to Be You - Susan E. Phillips - the book that started it all! an oldie, but a goodie. Football, romance, wonderful secondary characters, and exciting finales. What more could you ask for!

2. Book Length
Short - Willing Victim - Cara McKenna - loved loved loved this, but it took balls to read it (and to recommend it). haha. Pretty much a controversial premise, but the author handles it so well, and the story is so frickin' good, that my only complaint was that it was SO SHORT.

Long - The Golden Dynasty - Kristen Ashley - You don't have to read book 1 (Wildest Dreams) to read this one, which is SO MUCH better than book 1!

4. Author
Author You Love - Rock Chick - Kristen Ashley - yep, I know you're a bonafide member of the KA train! This is kinda sorta a prequel of the Mystery Man books. Definitely amusing, and like all KA heroines, this one is so kick ass!

New Author - He Loves Lucy - Susan Donovan - I absolutely heart this sweet, sweet story. You definitely end up rooting and cheering for the heroine.

4. Cover
Hot - Exquisite - Ella Frank - very buzzworthy on GR right now! Bunches of GR friends have put this on their TBR lists. Can definitely buddy read this, barring any holiday commitments!

Cool - Sweet Inspiration - Penny Watson - seriously, the cover is dinky, but the story is pretty cute and aptly "cool". Imagine Santa had 5 strapping sons living in the North Pole with him, aiding in his vast toy delivery empire. Just in time for the holidays!

[Carrie]

Hi Dolores after spending sometime in your shelf I have for you your recs. I do hope you can find something you want to read.

1. Release Date: I haven't heard of this author but I noticed it was only released in October and was on your TBR In Flight by R.K. Lilley or Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas I haven't read it myself but it's one on my tbr that came out a few years ago and seems like one I though you would like.

2. Book Length: The Proposition by Katie Ashley I haven't read anything by KA myself but I've heard nothing but great things. Or Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione I've read another book by her and I highly recommend her.

4. Author: You have Katie MacAlister listed as one of your favorite authors, and I see that you have started the Light Dragons series so how about continuing with with The Unbearable Lightness of Dragons. You haven't ventured into the Night Huntress world yet and met the ever so yummy Bones so I would like to introduce you to him Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost


4. Cover For this selection, I went by colors I think of when I think hot and cool. Hot are oranges and reds, The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt. Cool would be whites and blues, Bared to You by Sylvia Day.

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

For Regina, hope you find something you like!


1. Release Date - Pick one book that was released within the last 6 months, and one that was released at least 2 years ago.

Rogue Rider by Larissa Ione just came out, I plan to read it in December too.

Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost has been out a while and is a pretty good read, just have book two ready to go when you read it. The rest of the series is more Urban Fantasy, but I think book 1 could count as a romance too.

How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks is another oldie but goodie.

2. Book Length - Recommend a short book (under 200 pages) and a long book (over 400 pages).

The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston is over 200 pages, but it is really two short stories and they are hot hot hot!

The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter comes in jsut over 400 pages.

4. Author - Choose a book by an author that your pickee loves, and one that they have never read before.

Sherrilyn Kenyon seems to be an author you've read a lot of as she's my favorite author I must reccomend you continue with the Dark Hunters. And it looks like Acheron is next on your list.

One you haven't tried is A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands, this is one of my favorite series to read.

4. Cover - Select a book with a HOT cover and one with a COOL cover.

Playing with Fire by Mia Dymond has a hot guy on the cover and hot sex on a fire truck, how could you go wrong.

Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis has a cool cover.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Sassafrass! I had a lot of fun going through your shelves, but I'm afraid it may have been dangerous to my wallet! I hope you like your picks!

1. Release Date: Pick one book that was released within the last 6 months, and one that was released at least 2 years ago.
New - Release Date 12.11.12 Gone Country by Lorelei James. I've got this one preordered and you have it on your to-read shelf, maybe a buddy read?
Old - Published December 2010 Holiday Kink by Eve Langlais. I've heard a lot about this author, but haven't tried anything yet, if you pick this one maybe we could read it together - that just might be the motivation I need to read it too!

2. Book Length: Recommend a short book (under 200 pages) and a long book (over 400 pages).
Short Wicked to Love by Shayla Black or maybe Shaken by Dee Tenorio. I love short books and novellas around the holidays! You seem to like the Shayla Black series and I loved the one by Dee Tenorio!
Long Reflected in Youby Sylvia Day, you gave 5 stars to the first book and it is just sitting there one you to-read shelf. I am going to read Bared to You this month for the FAC and am looking forward to it.

3. Author : Choose a book by an author that your pickee loves, and one that they have never read before.
Old Favorite It looks like you have a enjoyed both Lorelei James and Maya Banks so I am going to suggest one of each, Wrangled and Tangled by Lorelei James and Sweet Addiction by Maya Banks. Strangely enough, I am at the same spot in both series, so I would be happy to do buddy reads of either of those if you are interested!
New Author On Dublin Street by Samantha Young is on your to-read shelf, but you haven't read this author before. I am desperately trying not read this until January 1st so I can use it in the A-Z Challenges, not sure if I can hold out that long though...

4. CoverSelect a book with a HOT cover and one with a COOL cover. Feel free to use whatever definitions of HOT and COOL work best for you. ;) I have one from your to-read shelf and one new for each of these!
Hot by Erin McCarthy and by Laura Kaye.
Cool by Julie James and by Lisa Kleypas. You have on your to-read shelf and that is a cool cover too, but I am just OCD enough to have to start at the beginning.

[D.G.]

Hi Kami!!

See your recs below (books from your TBR have an asterisk.) Hope you enjoy them...if not, let me know and I can pick again.

1A. Released within the last 6 months: Wicked Nights* by Gena Showalter. Haven't read this one but it looks good!
1B: Released at least 2 years ago: Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare OR Pleasure Unbound* by Larissa Ione. The I-Team series is one of my favorite romantic suspense series. The plots are tight, the love scenes are hot and they get better and better as the series progresses. Or you could also read the first book in the Demonica series which I think is the best of them all. I just love E!

2A: Short book (under 200 pages): Hearts in Darkness by Laura Kaye (110 pgs.) This is such a wonderful story! And short enough that you could read it in an hour and it will leave you sighing by the end.
2B: Long book (over 400 pages): Voyager* by Diana Gabaldon (870 pgs.) This is my favorite in the Outlander series. Pretty long I know but it's about average for this series.

3A. Author Kami loves: Alpha & Omega: A Companion Novella to Cry Wolf,Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs OR Lover Enshrined* by J.R. Ward: You read plenty of books by both these authors so I assume you love them. :) I was surprised you didn't have the Alpha & Omega series in your TBR so of course I had to recommend them. The companion novella is absolutely necessary to understand book 1 so you must start there! I also thought to suggest the next book in the BDB series, which you already have on your TBR.
3B: Author Kami hasn't read before: Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas. I see you don't read much historical romance so I thought to recommend you my favorite author. This is a good one to start if you've never read HR because the heroine is instructing the hero in the rules of society.

4A. HOT cover: Hot Head by Damon Suede. I don't know if you read M/M but if you are willing, this will be a great one to try! The book is hot, hot and superromantic but if you don't want to read some man on man loving, maybe you want to try Changing the Game* by Jaci Burton. I wasn't crazy about the first book but those covers are smokin'!
4B. COOL cover: Caressed By Ice* by Nalini Singh. This is among favorite books in the Psy-Changeling series so you MUST read it!

[Nikki]

**Gea I am working on your picks and hope to have them posted this evening! (my kids are home now and a little distracting!) :)

**Great picks Ty!!! I want to read them all! :) You did good! lol

[Lala]

Hey Christina! Here are your December picks, hope you find something you like.


1. Release Date


2. Book Length


3. Author


4. Cover

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Hi Iris!

I had fun going through your shelves! We have quite a bit in common, but also some definite differences. I’m horrible at limiting myself to one pick per category, so you ended up with two for each. :)

1. Release Date: Both categories have one new to you book and one not.
New: When We Touch or Quinn's Undying Rose
Older: Cut & Run or Come Monday

2. Book Length: Again, each category has one new to you and one not.
Short (Under 200 pages): If you are participating in other challenges and like to multi-task,both of these picks work well in other December challenges. Mistletoe Mischief fills the geography category in the Monthly Challenge, and A Dark Kiss of Rapture is by Sylvia Day, the featured author in the December FAC. I will be reading Mistletoe Mischief next month, so if you are interested in a buddy read, this one would be an option.
Long (over 400 pages). Lover Enshrined is the next book up for you in the BDB series and you’ve rated the previous books quite high, or Love Slave for Two – I know nothing about this book but I’ve heard a lot about the author and just couldn’t pass up the title when I saw it on your TBR!

3. Author
Favorite Author: The Rogue Hunter (or any of the Argeneau books you haven’t read yet since it appears you haven’t been reading them in order) or A Taste of Midnight – maybe this little bite will hold you over until the next book in the series comes out in a few months.
New Author: Seduction and Snacks I've been hearing so much about this one lately and I'm going to be reading it in December, so it's another possibility for a buddy read. OR Pleasure Unbound I love this series, and you have the whole thing on your TBR but have never started it. Maybe this would be a good time!

4. Cover
HOT: or
COOL: or
I am also hoping to read Sweet Inspiration, so that is another possibility for a buddy read.

I hope I was able to find something that interests you – if not let me know and I’ll be happy to take another shot at it! Happy reading!

[Elke]

Hi Irina,

Here are your recs...hope you like them!! Happy Reading!!

1: 6 months or less: Devoured by Emily Snow. Looks really good-it's also on my TBR, so if you want to buddy read this one let me know!
2 years or more: The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn. I loved this one!

2. Short: Ballroom Blitz by Lorelei James. This looks good and is now added to my ever growing TBR list!
Long: The Gamble by Kristen Ashley. Haven't read this one yet, but if its anything like all the other KA books...should be a good one!

3. Most read author: The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts. Saw that you have read a lot of her work! Why not continue the Boonsboro Trilogy with #2?!?
New author: Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill. This is the beginning of the Chicagoland Vampire series-great series! It's a little slow because of all the introductions to the characters and all but so well worth it!!

4. Hot: Gray's Girl by Mina Carter. WOW!! Also added to my TBR!
Cool: Naked by Raine Miller. Cool looking cover in my opinion...plus a pretty good book at that!

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Melissa!

It was fun going through your shelves. It was also fun to give you some m/m goodness, my m/m newbie! Glad you mentioned you would be open to it :)

1. Release Date:
New: Just Ask- m/m, great buzz, would love to do a buddy read with you.
Undeniable- I noticed you like bad boy bikers. These are the baddest. New release, I recently read it and really liked it. Great price on Amazon.
Exquisite- lots of good buzz, would buddy read this one too.
Old: Rode Hard, Put Up Wet- love the whole series!
Conspiracy Game- another great series :)

2. Book Length
Short:Wicked Games- game show/Survivor sex- sounds like fun! I can lend this one if you like. And read it too!
Talker- I've heard good things about this m/m
Stay With Me- sweet and sexy
Long: Days of Blood & Starlight

3. Author:
Favorite: Eternal Rider
New: A Dark Kiss of Rapture or Bared to You - author of the month for December.
Some favorite m/m-
Between Sinners and Saints
Out in the Field
I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier

4. Cover:
Hot: All titles start with 'Hot' and I would buddy read any of them. The last two I can lend.

Cool: (because she is naked and probably cold ;)
( from your tbr and has the word 'winter')
- geeks are cool! (m/m)

[Kami]

Thanks D.G.

I think I will go with Wicked Nights* by Gena Showalter and Caressed By Ice* by Nalini Singh.

[Suzanne]

Hi Juliet! I hope you like my picks!

1. Release Date - Pick one book that was released within the last 6 months, and one that was released at least 2 years ago:
a. Bared to You by Sylvia Day - This the Author of the Month as well!
b. Glory in Death by J.D. Robb – One of my favorite series!

2. Book Length - Recommend a short book (under 200 pages) and a long book (over 400 pages):
a. Mrs WhippyCecelia Ahern – I love Cecelia Ahern, she’s one of my favorite authors!
b. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon – Classic Historical Romance novel!

3. Author - Choose a book by an author that your pickee loves, and one that they have never read before:
a. Remembrance by Jude Deveraux was my VERY FIRST Romance Novel I had ever read in High School and I loved it!
b. The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs – Wonderful book, but be sure to keep your tissues handy!

4. Cover - Select a book with a HOT cover and one with a COOL cover. Feel free to use whatever definitions of HOT and COOL work best for you:
a. Fifty Shames of Earl Grey by Fanny Merkin – Tea looks pretty Hot!
b. Northern Lights by Nora Roberts - BRRRRR

[Carla]

Kelli—Here are your picks. You have wide-ranging taste (great to-read list), and I tried to pick a variety of books. If none of them appeals to you, let me know and I’ll be happy to re-pick.

1. Release Date Released within the last 6 months: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13... Released at least 2 years ago: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62...

2. Book Length – Short Book: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13...
Long book: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29...

3. Author – I see that you’ve read a lot of Sophie Kinsella, and thought that you might enjoy this chit lit romance written by her under her actual name http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/77...
This one is a paranormal romantic suspense novel that you may enjoy by Jayne Ann Krentz http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29... it’s part of series; this is the second one but the first one set in modern times (you don’t necessarily have to read them in order).

4. Cover –I loved Lisa Kleypas the Wallflower series, this one with a cool blue cover: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...
This cover is hot in more ways than one: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48...

[Elizabeth]

Hey Rachel-Goodbye Borders,

I have school obligations for the next couple of hours, but hope to get your picks up this evening. If I don't have them by then, I will get them up tomorrow at the latest!

[D.G.]

Kami wrote: "Thanks D.G.

I think I will go with Wicked Nights* by Gena Showalter and Caressed By Ice* by Nalini Singh."

Tell me how you like Wicked Nights! I haven't read anything by Gena Showalter in like a million years.

[Penney]

Hi Ab2y! I've been working on your picks but I have to run out to class. I'll post them later this evening after I return. :)

[Ty]

Nikki wrote: "**Gea I am working on your picks and hope to have them posted this evening! (my kids are home now and a little distracting!) :)

**Great picks Ty!!! I want to read them all! :) You did good! lol"

yay! of course you should read them all! haha

[Juliet]

Hey Carla!
Here's my picks for you. I have tried to include a wide genre in the pick so hop you enjoy them.

1. Release Date - Pick one book that was released within the last 6 months, and one that was released at least 2 years ago:


a. On Dublin Street
b. The Chocolate Lovers' Club


2. Book Length - Recommend a short book (under 200 pages) and a long book (over 400 pages):


a. Miss Delacourt Has Her Day
b. The Gamble


3. Author - Choose a book by an author that your pickee loves, and one that they have never read before:


a. The Girl With the Cat Tattoo
b. The Secret Keeper


4. Cover - Select a book with a HOT cover and one with a COOL cover. Feel free to use whatever definitions of HOT and COOL work best for you:


a. Stolen Fury
b. Wake

[Juliet]

Suzanne wrote: "Hi Juliet! I hope you like my picks!

1. Release Date - Pick one book that was released within the last 6 months, and one that was released at least 2 years ago:
a. Bared to You by Sylvia Day - ..."

Thanks Suzanne! These are great picks!

I'm going to be reading more than just one book from your picks :)

[Emily]

Karen,

I hope you like your picks. If you need me to pick some additional books let me know. I am available to do a buddy read for any of the books marked with a *. Let me know if you would like to do a buddy read.

1 Release date
a) Newer -
b) Older - *

2 Book Length
a)Long - * or *
b)Short - or *

3 Author
a)Favorite -
b)New - *

4 Cover
a)Hot - * or *
b)Cold - *

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Hi Amy J

Hope you find something you like. E

Release Date
Old (older than 2 yrs): Tempting the Beast(2003) or Elizabeth's Wolf(2005) both are by Lora Leigh
New (last 6 mnths): One Night Rodeo(Blacktop Cowboys #4)(Aug ’12) by Lorelei James

Book Length
Short (under 200 pages): Kidnapped for Christmas by Evangeline Anderson (119 pgs)
Long(over 400 pages): Crazy Hot(Steele Street #1) by Tara Janzen (432 pgs)

Author
Love: Decadent(Wicked Lovers #2) by Shayla Black (you gave the 1st book 5 ★s)
New to you: A Breath of Eyre (Unbound #1) by Eve Marie Mont (you seem to Jane Eyre related books)

Cover
Hot: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
Cool: The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood

[Breann]

Hi Gigi! Hope you find something in my picks for you! I chose one book from your to-read and then one M/M from my read shelf.

Release Date: Seduction and Snacks is a fun and light read. Really funny! Promises is one of my favorite M/M series. This is a gay-for-you story that's sweet and sexy with a little bit of angst.



Book Length: Muscling Through is a short M/M romance with one of the most endearing characters I've ever read! Lover Reborn is my loooooong pick. I noticed you're reading Lover Unleashed right now. Lover Reborn is one of my favorites in the series.



Author: Maverick is by one of your favorite authors. I liked this second book in the Elite Ops series. You can't really talk about M/M romance without mentioning Cut & Run. Ty & Zane are just... *sigh*.



Cover: The Many Sins of Lord Cameron is a such a good romance! I love this whole series. And men in kilts? What else could you want? Shades of Gray is a romantic suspense and one of my faves.



Hope you find something you like (and that you choose a M/M :))

[Katie]

Hi Sallie(Shuga)!

So, I'm a big m/m reader and I see that you're a big romance reader. We don't really mix much, BUT here's what I've come up with for you. 4 from your TBR, 2 new M/F and 2 M/M(F). Hope you find something you like. If not, just let me know and I'll find something else! :)

1. Release Date
New: The Charm School
Old: The Raven Prince

2. Book Length
Short: An Admirer (Fade to black M/M)
Long: Victorious Star (BDSM M/M/F)

3. Author
Love: An Echo in the Bone
New: The Mane Event (One of my favorite authors!)

4. Cover
Hot: (Looks like I had the same idea as Elise up there)
Cool:

[Larissa]

Hi, Daffodil! I was a little bit confused going through your shelves, because most books are just "added", instead of being in your read or tbr shelves, so I tried working with what was catalogued. Hope you enjoy your picks, and if not, just tell me and I'll get you new ones!

1. Release Date
Last 6 months: Once Burned
At least 2 yrs ago: Succubus Blues
2. Book Length
Over 400 pages: Outlander
Under 200 pages: Silent Blade
3. Author
New author: Queen of Swords
Old author: Archangel's Storm
4. Cover
Hot: Eternal Rider
Cool:Eon: Dragoneye Reborn



Happy reading!

[Rachel-RN]

Hello Colette
1. Release Date
a). New: Reflected in You- Just released and I saw you loved the first one.
b). Older: The Darkest Hour- I've heard good things about this series
Just the Sexiest Man Alive- I saw you've read other books by her, this one is an older one
2. Book Length
a). Short- A Dark Kiss of Rapture- I liked this novella
b). Longer- Divine by Mistake- one of my favorites
3. Author
a). Favorite- Playing Dirty- next books in the series
Daisy's Back In Town- first book in this one
b). New- Mystery Man- heard great things, but yet to try this one
Halfway to the Grave- I saw you liked Twilight and have BDB on your TBR. This is one of my favorite vampire series.
4. Cover
a). Hot- Backstage Pass
Too Hot To Touch- it has "hot" in the title:-)
b). Cool-Sweet Inspiration- in honor of the holidays- it's Santa's oldest son!

[Ashley]

Hey Pam!
I am so excited about making your picks. These are it if you would like anymore let me know!

1. Release Date –
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Jones, Darynda, this book just came out 2 months ago.


Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl, this book was published in 2009.


2. Book Length -
Yours to Keep by Shannon Stacey this book is 201 pages but I am going to count it anyways. If you want a shorter one let me know and I will look.


Divergent by Veronica Roth, 487 pages. This book reminded me of the hunger games.


3. Author –
Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs, I noticed that you have read her Thompson series. This is another series by her that I actually enjoyed more than the Thompson one. I tend to get very annoyed with potential love triangles and this book had absolutely none! It was one man and one woman without interference from ex lovers.


The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole, I noticed that you have never read a Cole book and it is a series worth reading. All the books are fast reads with plenty of fluff. They are very entertaining and a great book when you don’t want to think too hard and want a nice happy ending.


4. Cover –
Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison, I loved this book! And it does have a hot cover.


Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson, I am going to say that this cover is cool because its blue. Lol I am probably stretching the definition a bit.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Ashley wrote: "...Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson, I am going to say that this cover is cool because its blue. Lol I am probably stretching the definition a bit."

I don't think you're stretching the definition at all - blue is definitely a cool color! And I did say whatever definition works for you... :)

[Dee]

okie dokie, MountainKat!! Are you ready??

1. Release Date
Recent - Gone Country - I know this isn't out until the 10th, but I saw above that you have it pre-ordered, so do I...so buddy read if you are interested?
More than 2 years ago - Laid Bare

2. Book Length
Short - Lumberjack In Love (buddy read if you are interested)
Long - Dirty (425 pages) or Grave Mercy (512 pages) - not on your list, but i'm listening to it right now and enjoying it - I mean, assassin nuns (and 220 ppl have it shelved as romance...)

3. Author
Favorite author - you have read lots of Nora Roberts, but the second most popular author on your shelves is Johanna Lindsey - so how about Let Love Find You (#4 in the series) - if you want to read #1 it is The Heir
New Author - I know you had a few of her books on your shelf, but didn't see that you had read them - Life Lessons by Kaje Harper

4. Cover
I'm going to go literal for a hot and cold cover, so for cold - My Kind of Christmas and for hot, Redemption by Fire (buddy read if you are interested).

Hopefully you like the choices - all but 3 came off your shelves (I think).

[Ashley]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Ashley wrote: "...Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson, I am going to say that this cover is cool because its blue. Lol I am probably stretching the definition a bit."

I don't think you're stretchi..."

Im glad it works then.

[Christina]

Hi Ashley!

1. Release Date
Days of Blood & Starlight For the new release. Let me know if you want to do a buddy read on this one. I just finished the first one a little while ago and loved it.
On the Edge By Ilona Andrews. you seem to like her, but you haven't read this series yet.

2. Book Length
Slow Ride by Lorelei James for the shorter book.
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - A longer book that I have been meaning to read as well. I've heard nothing but great things about this one.

3. Author
Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh. You seem to love her books.
Sword of Darkness by Kinley MacGregor. An author new to you that I thought you would like.

4. Cover
Firelight By Kristen Callihan - This cover has flames, so it is my choice for hot.
Insurgent by Veronica Roth. I think her cover was pretty cool. Believe it or not, it's what drew me to the series.

[Ashley]

Christina wrote: "Hi Ashley!

1. Release Date
Days of Blood & Starlight For the new release. Let me know if you want to do a buddy read on this one. I just finished the first one a little while ago and loved it.
O..."

I was just looking at the books you recommended and Slow Ride by Lorelei James is book 9.5 in a series.

Can it be read as a stand alone book?

[Brett]

Elke
Working on your pics now. Do you have any special shelves you want me to pick from or is TBR ok?

[Kelli]

Hi Diane-Firefly~'s! Hope you enjoy my picks for you!


1. Release Date -

(Older)

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...

(Newer)

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10...


2. Book Length -

(Shorter)

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13...

(Longer)

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/71...


3. Author -

(You've Read)

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/91...

(New Author)

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/71...


4. Cover -

(Hot Cover)

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12...

(Cool Cover)

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13...


--Let me know if I need to re-pick any! :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Dee wrote: "okie dokie, MountainKat!! Are you ready??"

I was so ready! I love my picks!! I definitely want to read Gone Country and My Kind of Christmas was already on my list to read, really listen to, in December. I want to get to three or four more too, especially Lumberjack In Love and Laid Bare!! And really, assassin nuns?!? I'm going to have to check that out!

[Kelli]

Carla wrote: "Kelli—Here are your picks. You have wide-ranging taste (great to-read list), and I tried to pick a variety of books. If none of them appeals to you, let me know and I’ll be happy to re-pick.

1. ..."

These are great!! Thanks so much!!!

[Amy J.]

For dynamite I hope something here peaks your interest. I can repick if you don't find anything you want to read.

Release Dates:
New: Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
Old: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder

Book Length:
Short: Down for the Count by Christine Bell
Long: Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
Super Long (but worth the effort): The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

Cover:
HOT: by Olivia Cunning
Cool: by Cat Hellisen

Author:
Love: Storm Born by Richelle Mead
New: (one of my favorite books) The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera

[Amy J.]

Macwolf01 [Elise] wrote: "Hi Amy J

Hope you find something you like. E

Release Date
Old (older than 2 yrs): Tempting the Beast(2003) or Elizabeth's Wolf(2005) both are by Lora Leigh
New (last 6 mnths): One Night Rodeo(Bla..."

I think I"m going to do Decadent and Kidnapped for Christmas

[Tiffanny]

Ty, I will get your list to you tomorrow evening as soon as I get off work =)

[Mimmy]

Hey Breann!

Here are my picks for you:

1. Release Date - Reflected in You, Crossfire Series #2 by Sylvia Day or Backstage Pass, Sinner on Tour #1 by Olivia Cunning, published Oct 2010. I plan on reading Reflected in You as well for the FAC. One of my friends loved the Sinner on Tour series, so I'm adding it although it isn't on your TBR.

2. Book Length -I’ll Be Your Drill, Soldier at 186 pages or Daughter of Smoke and Bone at 417 pages. I adored Smoke and Bone with the characters and word imagery.

3. Author - The Darkest Hour, KGI Series #1 by Maya Banks and/or Extreme Exposure, I-Team Series #1 by Pamela Clare. I see that you've read Maya Banks's historicals. I've read Maya Banks's historicals as well as the KGI series. I'm ready to start KGI 3! I enjoyed all the books in the I-Team series; strong female characters, great suspense and dreamy action hero men.

4. Cover - On Dublin Street by Samantha Young and Taking a Shot, Play by Play #3 by Jaci Burton. Both of these covers just caught my eye.

Hope you find something you like. Let me know if you want repicks. Happy reading!

[Penney]

Ok, Ab2y, I'm finally all done. *Phew* I decided that since your TBR is 4000+ books strong, that I would take all of your picks from there. If, however, you'd like some completely "new to you books", just let me know because I have a HUGE list of books that didn't make the cut (I really tried to curb myself this time around). I also tried to give you a variety of romance genres since, like me, you enjoy reading everything :)
So, here we go...

1. Release Date ~
a) Just Came Out: The Siren, A great BDSM novel that stretches the definition of "romance".
b) Made the Rounds: Faith & Fidelity, Dee recommended this to me in a PIFM challenge a couple years ago. It was my first foray into m/m romance and I loved it!


2. Book Length ~
a) Short: Comfort Food, A disturbing but profound read. It was a 5 star for me.
b) Long: Outlander, One of my all time favorite reads and I try to recommend it every chance I get. Think more along the lines of historical fiction and allow yourself the time to indulge in the history and details that Diana Gabaldon is famous for, and you'll enjoy the read.


3. Author ~
a) Go To Gal: Warrior's Cross by Abigail Roux, This is the only pick that was not on your TBR, however you seem to be enjoying Roux's Cut & Run series. I think I liked this book even more.
If you'd rather stick to TBR reads try Midnight Man by Lisa Marie Rice. It's another one of my favs and you enjoyed another of her books.
b) Fresh Blood: Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor I really think you'd enjoy this YA pnr/fantasy novel as much as I did.


4. Cover ~
a) Hot: Dragon Bound, Dragons breathe fire and fire is hot, so there you have it. Loved this one!
b) Cool: Forever Mine, in the Romance world, the opposite of a hot is sweet. Awe! I don't usually like YA romance, but this was pretty good and I think it's right up your alley. And look at that sweet cover...


I hope you find something here you'll enjoy. Happy Reading!

[Ruth Ann]

Hi Debra-I hope you find something that interest you on this list.

Release Date
Old - Beyond the Highland Mist
New The Winemaker's Dinner: Appetizers

Book length
Long Dragonfly in Amber
Short A Boyfriend Before Christmas

Author
Love Prisoner of My Desire
New The Gamble

Cover
Hot The Perfect Play Hot, Hot, Hot cover!
Cool The Bachelor List Cool blue cover.

Happy reading!!

[Breann]

Roxy wrote: "Hey Breann!

Here are my picks for you:

1. Release Date - Reflected in You, Crossfire Series #2 by Sylvia Day or Backstage Pass, Sinner on Tour #1 by Olivia Cunning, published Oct 2010. I plan on ..."

Thanks Roxy! I'm definitely going to read I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier (especially since I already own it!) and Taking a Shot. I want to try and read Reflected in You also, but we'll see! Thanks for the picks!