2013 February Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Makenzie]

Dee wrote: "Makenzie wrote: "Dee....I think this has been more a challenge of me finding books you haven't read! Haha. Finding books not on your list was an even greater challenge, but I think I was able to fi..."

Haha. I figured that would probably be the case with a couple of them, so I tried to put up 2 where I could.

[Dee]

I don't care at all - I loved the picks - I have no idea what I am going to read!!

[Becca]

Debra,
Here are my choices for you from your TBR and some new choices for you too! Let me know what you think :)

1. Virginal Character:
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

2. New Author:
Wallbanger by Alice Clayton

3. Red Hot Cover:
Her Wicked Ways by Darcy Burke

4. Red Hot Buzz:
Bared to You by Sylvia Day

5. Friends to Lovers:
The Reluctant Dom by Tymber Dalton – beautiful but emotional read
Unleashed by Cherrie Lynn – less heavy than The Reluctant Dom

6. Prostitute/Food Industry:
Throwaway by Heather Huffman

7. Outdoorsman/Wilderness:
The Gamble by Kristen Ashley

8. Bad Boy Hero:
Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley

[Daffodil]

Elizabeth wrote: "Hi Daffodil!
This is my first PIMF challenge, so be patient please and let me know if my suggestions don't work for you:)

1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character: The Seduction of Elliot..."

Thank you so much Elizabeth. There's a lot I want to read on there. I'm definitely going to read
. And since I want to get through both these series in 2013, I'm going to try to get to & (I just have to reread Zsadist & Bella's story first). I'm also considering a couple of the others, I'll have to see how February goes.

[Angi]

Hello Brandilyn...this is the first time I've done the PIFM so please let me know if you want anything changed.

1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character...
The Sun Witch by Linda Winstead Jones

2. Recommend a New Author- the author can come from their shelves or yours, as long as the author is new to them...
Jonah Sweet of Delancey Street by Ryan Field

3. Choose a Romance with a Red Hot cover...
Tagged and Bagged by Stephani Hecht

4. Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz...
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young

5. Sweet- Recommend a Friends to Lovers story
Safe - Aidan and Carly by Rachel Hanna

6. Tart- Choose a title with a prostitute as a main character, or a book set in the food industry
Raspberry Crush by Jill Winters

7. Recommend a Romance with a hunky, outdoorsman hero or a book set in the wilderness/woods
The Guardian by Margaret Mallory

8. Choose a title with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood...
Hot Ticket by K.A. Mitchell

[Carrie]

Hi Leslie, I've gone through your books and here is what I have for you. I hope you can find something you like in here. :)


1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character: How about Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas or The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn Both are just fantastic.
2. Recommend a New Author: Stray by Rachel Vincent. The first book of a great shifter series.
3. Choose a Romance with a Red Hot cover:
Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas, (it's the second in a series, after Mine Til Midnight) this one's red. That ones hot The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
4. Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz: Easy by Tammara Webber, one of my top reads of 2012 Or Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost You can't go wrong there.
5. Sweet- Recommend a Friends to Lovers story: Wait For Me by Elisabeth Naughton I haven't read it myself but it's looks like or Sophie & Carter by Chelsea Fine, this book made my heart ache and made me smile.
6. Tart- Choose a title with a prostitute as a main character: The Duke by Gaelen Foley or The Darling Strumpet: A Novel of Nell Gwynn, Who Captured the Heart of England and King Charles II by Gillian Bagwell Both books are on my wish list, the second from your shelf.
7. Recommend a Romance with a hunky, outdoorsman hero or a book set in the wilderness/woods: Lord of Vengeance by Tina St. John in this corner we have a sexy dark knight and in the other corner we have Lord of Fire and Ice by Connie Mason a warrior who can really turn up the heat ;)
8. Choose a title with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood: Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost, I just love Bones!! The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt, soo good.

[Makenzie]

Dee wrote: "I don't care at all - I loved the picks - I have no idea what I am going to read!!"

Hahaha well I'm glad! And if you need one you haven't read for 1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character..., Angela above just gave me inspiration.

The Sun Witch by Linda Winstead Jones is the first in a witchy 9-book series comprised of 3 trilogies. Jones also just announced she's going to return to the series and begin another book, hopefully the first of another trilogy. This was the very first romance book I read. :) My friend loaned me the book, then I went out and bought the whole series.

(This is of course assuming it wasn't a pre-GR read for you.) Hahahaha

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Hi Jane(PS)!

Wow...I haven't read a single book in your preferred list so this was a bit of a toughie. : )

Anyway, I've put together a hodgepodge of books (most of them from your list or what I think you'll like). Hope you'll find something interesting.

1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character
or

2. Recommend a New Author
or

3. Recommend a Romance with a Red Hot cover
or

4. Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz
or

5. Recommend a Friends to Lovers story
or

6. Recommend a title with a prostitute as a main character
or

7. Recommend a Romance with a hunky, outdoorsman hero or a book set in the wilderness/woods
or

8. Recommend a book with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood
or

Happy reading!

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Regina wrote: "YZ

I hope you like my recs for you.

1. Virginal Character - Their Virgin Captive

2. New Author Easy it´s a beautiful story!

3. Red Hot Cover: Backstage Pass or Wallbanger

4. Red Hot Buzz -
S..."

Thank you for the recs, Regina. I love them.

I think I'm going to read .

I'll see if i can add more, depending on my schedule.

[Sue]

Hi Kristi (Passion for the page)!

I had fun going over all of your books. I choose four from your "to read own" shelf and four new ones for you. I hope you like one of these picks.

1. Virginal Character
For this one, I selected The Thorn Birds. It looks like you have read older romances and this was on your shelf. It took me a while to pick this up and read it after I bought it, but I was glad when I did.

2. New Author
You have Raziel on your shelf, but you have not read any by this author yet. I think this is a good book to read.

3. Red Hot Cover
I was going to put "Raziel" in this section, but I moved it since I needed to pick one more from your own shelf, and it's easier for me to pick a red hot cover from books I don't know. That said, I picked Black Magic. Not only do I like the cover, but it sounds like an interesting book as well.

4. Red Hot Buzz
For this one, I selected Bared to You. There has been a lot of hype around this book, and it's not a bad read. Sometimes I feel it worth reading a decent book so I know what others are talking about. I just can't do that if it's a bad book though.

5. Friends to Lover
One of my favorite authors is Jennifer Crusie, and I think her book Manhunting fits into this category very nicely. It's a nice, fun read.

6. Prostitue or Food Industry
Since you already read Memoirs of a Geisha, and I don't have any other books that fit this category, I selected a book I thought sounded interesting from all of the lists, Hot in Here. I would be glad to do this as a buddy read if you want and if I can get it from the library in time. Just let me know.

7. Hunky Outdoorsman
For this one I selected How to Knit a Love Song. I read this one and enjoyed it quite a bit.

8. Bad Boy to Hero
Angels' Blood is the first in a series by Nalini Singh that I've enjoyed.

[Ty]

Katie wrote: "Hey Ty! Since I read mainly m/m, I decided to give you an m/f pick (from your shelves, if possible) and an m/m pick. I don't know if you're interested or curious about m/m, but these are a few of..."

Thank you for the picks! I will try to get to EVERY ONE that you picked off my TBR. haha. Actually, they work with several challenges I have next month, so I did a fist-pump YES. XDD

As for M/M, it's a mix for me, I can't read ALL of it, I've definitely read some in the past, but it's certainly not my go-to genre. I've noted the ones you've rec'd and I will definitely *try* to get to one of them, particularly I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier as I've heard positive things about that (and I just watched Zero Dark Thirty so I'm very pro-military tonight lol). Thanks again for the picks! You did awesome!

[Kristina Simon]

Hi Nancy,
I really enjoyed going through your shelves. We have similar tastes in books. My TBR list wasn't too happy though, it just got a lot bigger!!

Hope I found something that you'd like to read. If not, just let me know and I'll try again.

1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character:
Hmm..... This one was kind of tough, I don't usually read books that have virginal characters! ;-) But I did read A Room with a View by E.M. Forster in 2012 and gave it 5 stars. It's on your TBR list. Give it a whirl.

2. Recommend a New Author:
Another 5 star read for me last year was P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern. Recommended for me in another PIFM month, it was a wonderful read.

3. Red Hot cover:
I know you don't do a lot of PNR/UF. I don't either, usually, but I absolutely loved Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (and I think her outfit is hot ;-)). It's fast-paced, funny, and Bones is to-die-for sexy. I'm just about finished with book 2 in this series and I'm still loving it.

4. Red Hot Buzz:
You seem to like YA and I've been hearing a lot about The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. Everyone who's read it seems to adore it. I haven't gotten to it, yet, but I'm trying!

5. Sweet- Friends to Lovers story
Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas -- This is another one I read for a PIFM challenge and adored. Hardy is just the sweetest hero. It's on your TBR list, too, so may as well get it off of there.

6. Tart- A prostitute as a main character
Haven't run across many books with prostitutes in them either! LOL The closest I can get you is a geisha. You've got Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden on your TBR list and I really liked it.

7. A hunky, outdoorsman hero or a book set in the wilderness/woods:
I see you gave Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 5 stars. Jamie....*swoon*.... I don't see Dragonfly in Amber on your lists, but you have Voyager on your TBR list. It's set outside, mostly on the open sea instead of in the woods, but still... Jamie's outdoorsy..... If you haven't read Dragonfly in Amber, though, don't skip it.

If your not ready for Voyager and you really want something set in the woods, albeit woods that are on fire, you might want to give Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts a shot.

8. A bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood....
Here are two I've read recently that I really liked: Blue Bayou by JoAnn Ross and The MacKade Brothers: Rafe and Jared by Nora Roberts, both bad boys through and through.

[Sue]

Ashley wrote: "Hi Sue!
Here are my picks for you. I hope that you enjoy them. And if you want me to do any re-picks just say so and I would happy too.

Thanks for the picks!

I'll start with No Turning Back. Then, if I can get both The Edge of Never and Rock Chick from the library I would like to read both of those. I'll let you know if I can get "The Edge of Never" in time to do a buddy read this month. :-)

[~Leslie~]

Hi Carrie thanks for the picks! I've read all the Lisa Kleypas ones unfortunately, and the Julia Quinn book. And you are right, great reads. I can only pick 2 this month, so I'm going for
and
I love Jeniene Frost and would like to see what this new series is about. I've requested it at the library and hope it comes in! And the other is a new author to me and sounds fun! If I get a chance to read any of your other picks I will let you know! Thanks so much, again.

[Kristina Simon]

Sue wrote: "Hi Kristi (Passion for the page)!

I had fun going over all of your books. I choose four from your "to read own" shelf and four new ones for you. I hope you like one of these picks."

Thanks for the recs, Sue! I'll have to see what I roll next in the Hearts and Tears Tournament. (Yes, I'm still in the tournament... darn those Tears squares!!) I'm hoping something will let me read
The Thorn Birds or How to Knit a Love Song. I've been wanting to read those forever! Oh, or maybe Manhunting. That looks awesome, too.... Thanks, again!

[Joyce]

HI Juliet, here are your picks for February, I hope you like them. I tried to stay mainly on your PIFM list but wandered around a bit too with a couple of new ones thrown in for good measure.

I couldn't resist when I learned it was 'Cherry' Month...
1. Virginal character- Ruined by Moonlight
2. Recommend a New Author- I noticed that you have not read J.R. Ward yet Dark Lover is a great read and was recommended to me many times.

Cherries are Red, the color of passion and desire...
3. Red Hot cover -Seduction and Snacks
4.Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz- The Passage I've heard a lot about this book. The next book in the series looks intriguing too. I've put it on my TBR list

Some cherries are sweet, some tart...
5. Sweet- Garden Spells I absolutely loved this book and it is usually not my type of book. I was recommended this book by quite a few people but didn't read it until I got it as a PIFM. Now I recommend it all the time
6. Tart- Always the Baker, Never the Bride

George Washington said "I cannot tell a lie...I chopped down the cherry tree."
7.Hunky, outdoorsman hero Catching Fire I see you enjoyed the first one so I thought you might like to read the next one before the movie for it comes out.
8. Bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood....Switched Finn certainly fits the bill for this book. I really enjoyed this story.

[Ty]

Hi Karen!

Hope you like your picks! No m/m here for you this month.

1. Virginal character - The Duchess War - you have the prequel short story on your TBR but the first book in the series can be read without it.

2. New author - Daughter of Smoke & Bone - favorite YA fantasy author, hands down

3. Red hot cover - Catching Fire - what's hotter than fire??

4. Red hot buzz - Slammed - Number 1 on the To Die For list, and for a very good reason. Plus, it's been optioned for a movie.

5. Friends to Lover - Playing for Keeps - love this, and the 2nd book was even better

6. Food industry - Troubles and Treats - the first one was sarcasm galore

7. Outdoorsman - The Endearment - he literally chops down a tree or two

8. Bad boy - Knight - He's SO bad, he's good.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Hi Jane(PS)!

Wow...I haven't read a single book in your preferred list so this was a bit of a toughie. : )

Anyway, I've put together a hodgepodge of books (most of them from your list or what I ..."

Wow Yz - you did a great job! There are a few there that I will definitely read this month and a couple I definitely need to check out!! I'll let you know which ones I'll go with when I have done my picks and then worked my monthly reading lists :)

[Brandilyn]

Angela wrote: "Hello Brandilyn...this is the first time I've done the PIFM so please let me know if you want anything changed.

1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character...
The Sun Witch by Linda Winstead ..."

thanks Angela. I think I will go with

[Kim]

Susanne wrote: "Hi Misskim! *Waves*

I've tried to mix some from your excited-to-read, to-read and some new ones. Hope you find some you want to read!

1. Virgin Character
Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks - It is..."

Thank you very much for the picks Susanne! I like them all!
I will definitely be reading City of Bones. I have it down for another Feb challenge and am looking forward to finally moving it off my TBR list.
I will also read Emma. I have taken my sweet time getting to this one and it will be the motivation I need to finally devour some more Austen :)
I like the look of the rest and will hopefully get through more, but I shall only promise these two for the moment.
Thanks again for the great choices :)

[Sassafrass]

MoutainKat!

I'm excited to be able to pick for you this time. If I do half the job you did for me in December, I'll be ecstatic! I hope you like your picks...


1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character
--I'm not exactly positive that Deacon's a virgin in this but he seems "virginal" and I hear that this is REALLY good. :)


2. Recommend a New Author- the author can come from their shelves or yours, as long as the author is new to them. --such a great book by an author who I love!


3. Choose a Romance with a Red Hot cover
--that cover makes mind my go all kinds of naughty places


4. Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz- a new release, something everyone is talking about.
--it seems as though everyone's talking about this series...with good reason


5. Sweet- Recommend a Friends to Lovers story-- --this is the latest book in the Kowalksi family series and it's got a sweet and hot friends to lovers theme
or
--I haven't read this one yet, but I hear it's really good. I bought it while ago but haven't gotten around to it yet.

6. Tart- Choose a title with a prostitute as a main character, or a book set in the food industry
ok, I'm going to give you two new ones:
(m/f) and (m/m)
both are very good, although I thought that The First Real Thing was a little more realistic when dealing with the whole male prostitute issue.


7. Recommend a Romance with a hunky, outdoorsman hero or a book set in the wilderness/woods
--Josh runs a lodge and does a lot of snowmobiling and riding ATV's so I figure that fits

8. Choose a title with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood....
--I really enjoyed this one
or
--ooh James was such a hottie
or
--VINTER is the epitome of the bad boy and I think he could dirty talk any woman with a heartbeat out her panties! *swoon*

[Amy]

Hi Nikki,

Here are your picks. I hope you can find something you like in here.

1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character
Losing it by Cora Carmack Losing It
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James Fifty Shades of Grey

2. Recommend a New Author- the author can come from their shelves or yours, as long as the author is new to them.
Slammed by Colleen Hoover , along with Point of Retreat Colleen Hoover – Great storySlammed Point of Retreat
The Siren The Siren (The Original Sinners, #1) by Tiffany Reisz

3. Choose a Romance with a Red Hot cover
Down to You by M. Leighton followed by Up to Me Down to You Up to Me

4. Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz
The Edge of Never by J.A. Redmerski The Edge of Never – Fantastic book, I found Cameron & Andrew’s story very emotional.
Love Unscripted by Tina Reber followed by Love Unrehearsed Love Unscripted Love Unrehearsed – Two great books.

5. Sweet- Recommend a Friends to Lovers story
Her Forbidden Hero by Laura Kaye Her Forbidden Hero

6. Tart- Choose a title with a prostitute as a main character, or a book set in the food industry
Lawful Escort – Tina Folsom Lawful Escort
Close to You – Kate Perry Close to You

7. Recommend a Romance with a hunky, outdoorsman hero or a book set in the wilderness/woods
Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts Chasing Fire
The Search by Nora Roberts The Search

8. Choose a title with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood....
Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire Beautiful Disaster
Gabriel's Inferno by Sylvain Reynard Gabriel's Inferno
Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles Perfect Chemistry

Amy

[Nancy H]

Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "Hi Nancy,
I really enjoyed going through your shelves. We have similar tastes in books. My TBR list wasn't too happy though, it just got a lot bigger!!

Hope I found something that you'd like to ..."

Kristi,
These look absolutely great! I can't even decide which one to start with - they all look so good. You did a GREAT job picking for me. I feel like I just want to dig in and read them all! I will let you know which one (or ones!) I decide to start with. Thank you so much for fabulous picks!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Sassafrass wrote: "MoutainKat!

I'm excited to be able to pick for you this time. If I do half the job you did for me in December, I'll be ecstatic! I hope you like your picks...


1. Recommend a Romance with a vir..."

Sassafrass, I am so excited about my picks! Several of them were already penciled in for the monthly challenge so hopefully I will be able to get to many more than just one! And the rest look like they will be really good too, even if I don't get to them in February!

[Carrie]

Leslie wrote: "Hi Carrie thanks for the picks! I've read all the Lisa Kleypas ones unfortunately, and the Julia Quinn book. And you are right, great reads. I can only pick 2 this month, so I'm going for
[bookcov..."

Oh wow, sorry I completely spaced then when doing your list. I thought it said you hadn't read them, the Lisa Kleypas and Julia Quinn books. Did you want me to pick 3 more? Just so you it will be more fair to you.

[Tosha]

Hi katieG
I can't wait to look through your shelves.
I will post your picks tomorrow.

Tosh

[Katie]

Ty wrote: "Katie wrote: "Hey Ty! Since I read mainly m/m, I decided to give you an m/f pick (from your shelves, if possible) and an m/m pick. I don't know if you're interested or curious about m/m, but thes..."

I'm so glad you like your picks! If you're in the mood for military, I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier and Latakia both fit the bill. :) Hope you enjoy them!

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Irina,

Hopefully there's something here for you. If not, I'll happily try again.

1. Virgins - So many books have virgins that it is almost a romance cliche. I don't really keep track of who is a virgin and who isn't. I remember most of the BDB books have virgins but you've read those. After reviewing popular lists of virgin books and removing those you've read, I am left with the highest rated virgin book on your TBR .

2. New Author - is by an author neither of us has read. I bought if for the Nook today. Buddy read perhaps?

Cherries are Red, the color of passion and desire...

3. Hot Cover - - what is 'hot' is always so subjective. For me, a woman wearing nothing but a trench coat and pumps is hot. The story is a solid win for me. I loved Lori Love!

4. Red Hot Buzz - has been getting lots of buzz lately. A good solid romance. Surprisingly sweet for the cover.

Some cherries are sweet, some tart...

5. Friends to Lovers - is the book most listed as friends-to-lovers on GR that you haven't read or isn't M/M. I know nothing about this but after reading the synopsis and a few friend reviews I think it looks pretty good.

6. Food Industry - - I've read a bunch of Susan Mallery's books. But this is one of my favorites.
6. Prostitutes - - From your TBR - I really enjoyed this. A preacher and a whore? yep.

George Washington said "I cannot tell a lie...I chopped down the cherry tree."

7. Outdoorsman - Let's go to the wayback machine and pick a classic Nora Roberts -

8. Heart of Gold - - you read #2 but not #1? #1 was definitely better.



Sorry for the edit and delay in getting everything done. enjoy.

[~Leslie~]

Carrie wrote: "Leslie wrote: "Hi Carrie thanks for the picks! I've read all the Lisa Kleypas ones unfortunately, and the Julia Quinn book. And you are right, great reads. I can only pick 2 this month, so I'm goin..."

No worries at all! You had plenty of others to choose from and I'm excited about what I'm going to read. I was just worried that I had them on my TBR and didn't realize it.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hi Jensine!

Here are my picks for you:

1. Virginal character
- Not sure how big you are on historical but this is SO ROMANCE with a solid dash of humour, that it just fits the bill!
- the MCs in this story are so sweet you just want to hug them - especially Curtis!

2. New Author
- This book is on your TBR but you haven't yet read a book by Astrid Amara. I loved this book - very funny and a great back cast of characters. It's not a long book, so it's ideal for a quick pick-me-up.


Cherries are Red, the color of passion and desire...

3. Red Hot cover
- great romance book and it fits with our FAC :)
And I'll slip in since it fits even though it isn't really romance! (My only non-romance pick)
- if you can't go past one hot fireman, how could you pass up two?? This one smokes!

4. Red Hot Buzz
- you haven't read this yet, and truly, it is a great book :)

Some cherries are sweet, some tart...

5. Sweet- Friends to Lovers
- I know you didn't rate the first book highly however many ppl rate this one top of the list.
- my favourite MM!

6. Tart- Prostitutes and food!
- great book! I was concerned about the prostitute aspect, but Peter and his bunny-slippers pull it off.
- love Molly Harper. She just can't write a bad book!

George Washington said "I cannot tell a lie...I chopped down the cherry tree."

7. Recommend a Romance with a hunky, outdoorsman hero or a book set in the wilderness/woods
followed by . Charles is definitely hunky and part of this book takes place in the woods.

8. Bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood...
- bad hero & misunderstood!
- loved this book; the hero is not bad at all, but definitely misunderstood.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Hi Jane(PS)!

Wow...I haven't read a single book in your preferred list so this was a bit of a toughie. : )

Anyway, I've put together a hodgepodge of books (most of them from your list or what I ..."

Ok Yz - To start with I'll commit to reading and but I'd also like to fit in if possible and then ... So many books to choose from. I could keep going with this list but practicality tells me I may not get past the first two :)

[Nancy H]

Nairabell,
I had a great time going through your shelves. We have a lot of authors and books that we both like, plus you have a lot of really great reads awaiting you on your TBR shelf. It was hard to pick just a few for you! I picked some authors from your shelves and some from mine, so I hope you can find something here that catches your eye. If not, please let me know, because I can definitely give you more recommendations!
1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character
Chasing Jordan – Miranda Keneally ( a YA read but excellent!)
Seduction and Snacks – Tara Sivec (only virginal for a wee bit and then….!)

2. Recommend a New Author
You have some great reads awaiting you on your To-Be-Read shelves, so here are 3 of my absolute favorite authors, who combine romance with mystery, that I don’t think you have read yet: Fatal Fixer-upper by Jennie Bentley; Death by Darjeeling by Laura Childs; Sprinkle with Murder by Jenn McKinlay; (these are all the first ones in their respective series)

3. Choose a Romance with a Red Hot cover
The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson- on your TBR shelf – really intriguing red cover
The Rising Chef Series by Louisa Edwards, starting with Too Hot to Touch, then Some Like It Hot, and ending with Hot Under Pressure. (HOT covers for a different reason)


4. Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz
A Discovery of Witches (#1) followed by Shadow of Night (#2) by Deborah Harkness – I noticed you like paranormal romances and this series is a great love story between a witch and a vampire, but it is so much more.
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James- #1 in a much talked-about series on GR


5. Sweet- Recommend a Friends to Lovers story
What’s Your Number by Karyn Bosnak
He Loves Lucy by Susan Donovan


6. Tart- Choose a title with a prostitute as a main character, or a book set in the food industry
Georgia Bottoms by Mark Childress – quite funny and full of southern humor but... a prostitute by any other name….
Authors that are good in the food industry, combining romance and mystery: Jessica Beck, Joanne Fluke, and G.A. McKevett - I know you have read some of these authors, but I recommend that you pick up whichever book is where you are in the series

7. Recommend a Romance with a hunky, outdoorsman hero or a book set in the wilderness/woods
How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper -- an outdoorsy werewolf (is there any other kind?)
Virgin River by Robyn Carr (hero is much more outdoorsy than the heroine)
She Went All the Way by Meg Cabot - stuck in the Alaskan wilderness with a hottie

8. Choose a title with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood....
The Donovan Brothers Brewery series, by Victoria Dahl – Good Girls Don’t; Bad Boys Do; Real Men Will – all excellent!
Wallbanger by Alice Clayton – very funny and very good

Several of these titles fit several of the categories, so I just sort of spread them out. When you read them, you will see what I mean.

Happy Reading!

[Mimmy]

Hey Vi!


1. Virginal character Ransom, by Julie Garwood

2. New Author Kresley Cole: The Warlord Wants Forever (Immortals After Dark #1) or her recently published Poison Princess


3. Red Hot cover Broken by Megan Hart

4. Red Hot Buzz Crystal Cove by Lisa Kleypas, the next in the Friday Harbor series. The publish date is Feb 5!


5. Friends to Lovers What I Didn’t Say by Keary Taylor

6. Tart The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber


7. Outdoorsman hero or a book set in the wilderness/woods The Chief (Highland Guard#1) by Monica McCarty

8. Bad boy hero Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning. I see that you have enjoyed the Fever series, so why not try the Highlander series?

Happy reading!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Nikita, here are your picks. I hope you find something you like, let me know if you would like more picks.

I couldn't resist when I learned it was 'Cherry' Month...

1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character: You listed Lisa Kleypas as one of your favorite authors and you enjoyed the first two Hathaway books, so how about Tempt Me at Twilight? I loved that series, but I have a soft spot for my first Kleypas books, the Wallflowers, it begins with Secrets of a Summer Night. I don't think you could go wrong with either!

2. Recommend a New Author: Let me introduce you to the wonderful Kowalski family and their creator Shannon Stacey. It all begins with Exclusively Yours, but I think it gets better with every book! I will be reading All He Ever Dreamed in February! Another option might be The Siren by Tiffany Reisz. Something about the cover intrigues me and so does the description.

3. Choose a Romance with a Red Hot cover: Looking through your shelves I saw Red Heat by Nina Bruhns and I thought, "how could I not pick that here?!" Then I saw Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione and thought I had to pick that one too. I loved the Demonica series and you seemed to like the first one.

4. Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz: I read both Bared to You by Sylvia Day and On Dublin Street by Samantha Young recently and thought they both lived up to the hype - especially On Dublin Street!

Some cherries are sweet, some tart...

5. Sweet - Recommend a Friends to Lovers story: It looks like you like Maya Banks's KGI series and the newest Shades of Gray is absolutely wonderful! It was a wild ride for both PJ and Cole as well as the reader, but it is one of my favorites in the series. Don't wait any longer - read it! Another idea is He Loves Lucy by Susan Donovan. I haven't read it, but it sounds like it could fit here and I've heard good things about it. Not sure how much M/M you read, but I wanted to suggest The Locker Room by Amy Lane here too. It was a wonderful book that follows friends then lovers through high school, college and adulthood. I loved that one too!

Tart - Choose a title with a prostitute as a main character, or a book set in the food industry: Lots of options here! First, The Duke by Gaelen Foley - this one has a great 'Pretty Woman' vibe! Or maybe Claiming the Courtesan by Anna Campbell - for the first half of the book the hero is pretty despicable, but I did love him by the end. Speaking of food, Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick is hawt! You will never think of gelato the same ever again after reading that one! Or perhaps, Can't Stand The Heat by Lousia Edwards - looks good to me!

George Washington said "I cannot tell a lie...I chopped down the cherry tree."

7. Recommend a Romance with a hunky, outdoorsman hero or a book set in the wilderness/woods: I loved The Gamble by Kristen Ashley! On a lighter note, How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper - cute and fun, great in audio!

8. Choose a title with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood.... You also listed Lisa Marie Rice as one of your favorite authors, but haven't read Dangerous Lover yet. Maybe now is the time?! Or maybe Cut & Run - Ty and Zane are both bad boys, well mostly Ty, and definitely misunderstood!

Happy Reading!!

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Thanks Nairabell!

I have Dark Desires After Dusk and Sweet Talk on hand so I will try to get to those.
Beauty Awakened I will get to as soon as it comes out. Kind of excited about it.

I'll have to see if I can get a copy of The Accidental Werewolf.

I added The Seduction of His Wife to my TBR list.

[Gigi]

Hi Skandia

I hope you find something you like!

1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon or The Texan's Wager by Jodi Thomas

2. Recommend a New Author- the author can come from their shelves or yours, as long as the author is new to them.
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn or The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

3. Choose a Romance with a Red Hot cover
Wrong Bed, Right Guy by Katee Robert or Dark Lover by J.R. Ward

4. Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz- a new release, something everyone is talking about. Here is a shelf you may want to check out for some inspiration... To Die For
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young

5. Sweet- Recommend a Friends to Lovers story
The Sweet Gum Tree by Katherine Allred or Addicted by Charlotte Featherstone

6. Tart- Choose a title with a prostitute as a main character, or a book set in the food industry
Claiming the Courtesan by Anna Campbell

7. Recommend a Romance with a hunky, outdoorsman hero or a book set in the wilderness/woods
Cry No More by Linda Howard or Hummingbird by Lavyrle Spencer

8. Choose a title with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood....
Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James or Once and Always by Judith McNaught

Happy Reading

[Irina]

Hi Ruby!
Here are my picks for you..

1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character: The Velvet Promise and Gabriel's Inferno

2. Recommend a New Author: Fallen Too Far I simply love Abbi Glines you should give her a try and Seduction and Snacks I am already doing a buddy read for this book for this challenge let me know if you want to join me.

3. Choose a Romance with a Red Hot cover: Night Pleasures and Naked

4. Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz- The Fault in Our Stars I would like to do a Buddy read for this one. Let me know if you’re interested.

5. Sweet: Catching Fire and The Boy Who Sneaks in my Bedroom Window one of my favorite reads..

6. Tart: Curio and Finding Home

7. Recommend a Romance with a hunky, outdoorsman hero or a book set in the wilderness/woods: Mine to Possess Saw you really enjoyed the others in the series so give this one a read too..

8. Choose a title with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood.... Beautiful Disaster I simply LOVED this book.. it’s it worth all the hype it has caused and more. You should definitely read this one!
and Lover Eternal also an AMAZING addition to the series!



HAPPY READING!

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

For Brittany,
There wasn't a lot on your shelves, and even less that matched mine so there is a lot of new to you stuff here. Hoepfully there is somehting you'll really like. Let me know if you want me to re-pick.




1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character
Ok, you don't seem to have any historicals on your shelf, but that is the best place to find a virginal character. Secrets of a Summer Night is a great place to start your travels into the past.

2. Recommend a New Author- Your shelves need a lil' Kenyon in them. I am currently re-reading Night Pleasures and falling in love with her writting all over again.

3. Choose a Romance with a Red Hot cover
The Darkest Night, red cover- kinda check, hot cover check, awesome start to a great series check.

4. Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz- Wallbanger, has been recently released. I read it once as a fanfiction and it was awesome!

5. Sweet- Recommend a Friends to Lovers story
Beautiful Disaster, fits this catergory. It's on both out TBR shelves so I hope it is good.

6. Tart- Choose a book set in the food industry
Wicked Appetite another one on both out TBR's

7. Recommend a Romance with a hunky, outdoorsman hero or a book set in the wilderness/woods I just discovered Jill Shalvis so this one stands out Instant Attraction

8. Choose a title with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood
Pleasure Unbound. Has a sex demon (badboy) who happens to be a doctor (hero).

[Shell]

For Emily,
I had fun looking through your shelves! We have a lot in common. I added a few I discovered to my own immense TBR Piles. Let me know if you’d like me to revisit your shelves for alternative recommendations…
1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character I really enjoyed this one, and need to push book 2 closer to the top of my TBR Mountain.

2. Recommend a New Author the author can come from their shelves or yours, as long as the author is new to them. I just finished book 2 in this series and love it! Book 1 sets up the worldbuilding with a bang.

3. Choose a Romance with a Red Hot cover

4. Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz- a new release, something everyone is talking about. I’m an audiobook addict. I had to get this one on audio after listening to the male narrator, Macleod Andrews, narrate another book. *shiver* Deep sexy male voice + interesting plot line + great reviews should = a good read/listen.

5. Sweet- Recommend a Friends to Lovers story

6. Tart- Choose a title with a prostitute as a main character, or a book set in the food industry

7. Recommend a Romance with a hunky, outdoorsman hero or a book set in the wilderness/woods Love love love Lauren Dane. This was a good read, hot and sweet.

8. Choose a title with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood.... This one I highly recommend as audio. The narrator’s voice is so sexy it drives me insane.

[Vi]

I couldn't resist when I learned it was 'Cherry' Month...

Hi Angela! You have the shortest bookshelf that I have come across for this challenge. But you have read so many books that I haven't even heard of. It was fun going through your TBR. I've tried to mix genres, authors and everything in between to give you a variety to choose from. Let me know if you would like anything re-picked.

1. Romance with Virgin Characters :P
Historical Romance doesn't seem to be your genre but I'm going to go ahead to give you this one: The Shadow and the Star. This book has a near extinct species - male characters who are virgin. But it's awesome too!
Seraphina by Rachel Hartman - A very good fantasy YA. I'm pretty sure the MCs meet the criteria :)

2. Recommend a New Author:
Matched by Ally Condie
The Rose Garden by Susanna Kearsley

3. Red Hot cover
Two books from your TBR.
Wallbanger by Alice Clayton - I liked reading this. It was a fluffy book.
Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning

4. Red Hot Buzz
Slammed by Colleen Hoover - I might be buddy-reading this with Fran later this week. You are welcome to join us!
Easy by Tammara Webber

5. Friends to Lovers
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith
Hot Head by Damon Suede - I'm not sure if you read M/M but I'm open to buddy-reading this.

6. Tart:
Raspberry Crush by Jill Winters - Love the title!
Fallen from Grace by Laura Leone - A male prostitute!

7. Outdoor-sy Books:
How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper - A seriously lovely contemporary YA
Ashfall by Mike Mullin - Ok, so this is my only non-romance. It's a apocalyptic book where most of the action takes place outside.

8. Bad Boy Hero
Naked in Death by J.D. Robb - Roarke is HOT! And maybe misunderstood initially.. by Eve. Not me! Really. And since I can't remember any who can top Roarke, only one choice here for you. (Yeah, I was stretching this book for this rule)

Happy Reading, Angela!

[Vi]

Thanks for the picks, Roxy! I might go with the Kleypas and maybe What I Didn't Say. Since Feb's FAC is Karen Moning, maybe I'll start her Highland series even though I'm not a fan of PNR.

[Gigi]

Valerie ~Varuca~ wrote: "Hi Gigi! Here are your picks...please let me know if I need to choose again :)


1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character-Blind Faith-N.R. Walker

2. Recommend a New Author- the author can ..."

Thank you Valerie~Varuca!! I really like my picks. I'm going to go with Truly Madly. Thank you again!!

[Shell]

Leslie wrote: "Hi Shell I had so much fun going through your shelves! We had some in common but you had a lot of authors I didn't know - but want to now!! I hope I found some good picks for you. Happy to choose a..."

Hi Leslie! Thanks for the rec's. I'm going to snag Instant Attraction for sure. If I can find it @ the library, I might try to read Texas Destiny as well. Thanks!

[Brett]

Hello Paulina! I will try to get your picks up first thing tomorrow morning! :)

[Bror (Abrar)]

Hey Elke , i tried to include the shelf you prefer as much as i can and i had fun going through your other shelves as well , hope you like what i picked :)

1.virginal character : and

2.New Author : and

3.Red Hot cover : and

4.Red Hot Buzz : and

5.Sweet- Friends to Lovers :

6.Tart- prostitute / food industry : and

7.Romance with a hunky, outdoorsman hero or a book set in the wilderness/woods : and

8.bad boy hero : and

Tell me if you don't like something or want me to re-pick for you .
Happy reading :)

[Erin]

Here are your picks Lekshmy. Hope you find something that interests you this month. If not, let me know and I can pick some more for you. I was having technical difficulties making this list for some reason and had to re-do it 3 times, so all of my commentary got erased, but happy reading!

1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
or
Amaryllis by Jayne Castle

2. Recommend a New Author- the author can come from their shelves or yours, as long as the author is new to them.
Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas
or
The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde

3. Choose a Romance with a Red Hot cover
Tall, Dark and Deadly by Lorie O'Clare
or
Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning

4. Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz- a new release, something everyone is talking about
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
or
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

5. Sweet- Recommend a Friends to Lovers story
Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally
or
The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston

6. Tart- Choose a title with a prostitute as a main character, or a book set in the food industry
Sunshine by Robin McKinley
or
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke

7. Recommend a Romance with a hunky, outdoorsman hero or a book set in the wilderness/woods
Heart of Fire by Linda Howard
or
Virgin River by Robyn Carr

8. Choose a title with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood....
A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught
or
Naked in Death by J.D. Robb

[Isha]

MountainKat wrote: "Hi Nikita, here are your picks. I hope you find something you like, let me know if you would like more picks.

I couldn't resist when I learned it was 'Cherry' Month...

1. Recommend a Romance wit..."


Hey MountainKat.

On Dublin Street was one of the picks Renee had recommended for the January pifm and I had already planned on reading it this week as well as Red Heat since I need to read it for another challenge that ends this month.

I'll also be reading Dangerous Lover and Desire Unchained.

Thanks for the picks.

[Isha]

Penney I'm almost done with your picks but I need to head out for awhile so I'll post them when I get back tonight or first thing in the morning when I wake up.

[Questian]

how does this thread work? sorry of the question.. hehehehehe

[Gea]

Christina wrote: "Hi Gea

Here are your picks. Please let me know if you don't see something you like. You seem to have a diverse taste in books, so I recommended a wide range of books for you to chose from.

1. R..."

I'll most probably read The Darkest Night The Guardian and The Next Always. All other books depend on my reading speed this month.