2013 February Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Bror (Abrar)]

Questian wrote: "how does this thread work? sorry of the question.. hehehehehe"

It's a challenge , basically you need to read the posts in the beginning and you'll get it :)

[Skandia]

Gigi wrote: "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 au..."

Hi Gigi,

So many intresting books, thanks!
I will read for sure and is on my read-ASAP list, so maybe I'll get to it this month finally.
(beautiful cover !!!) and went to my TBR, don't know yet if I have time to read them in February.

[S]

Misskim wrote: "Thank you very much for the picks Susanne! I like them all! I will definitely be reading..."

Glad you liked them Misskim! Hope you enjoy them too xD

[Sassafrass]

MountainKat wrote: "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..."

I'm glad you like them, MK! :)

[Isha]

Hi Penney

I hope you enjoy your picks!


1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character

Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks - This was my favourite of the series and it seems that you have enjoyed the first two books.
or Three Nights with a Scoundrel by Tessa Dare



2. Recommend a New Author- the author can come from their shelves or yours, as long as the author is new to them.

The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton or
Claimed by Evangeline Anderson



3. Choose a Romance with a Red Hot cover

Hotter Than Wildfire by Lisa Marie Rice
or Sin Undone by Larissa Ione



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

Slammed by Colleen Hoover - It was one of my favourite book in 2012 and is number #1 in the To Die For list
or Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia



5. Sweet- Recommend a Friends to Lovers story

Unleashed by Cherrie Lynn
Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson



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

Irresistible by Susuan Mallery or Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery
Wild Man by Kristen Ashley



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

Tangle Of Need by Nalini Singh I see that you've read all the books in the Psy-Changeling series except Tangle of Need. If you loved Hawke and Sienna in Kiss of Snow then you'll definitely enjoy tangle of need.

or Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis



8. Choose a title with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood....

The Gamble by Kristen Ashley or The Duke's Perfect Wife by Jennifer Ashley

[Paulina]

Hey Roxy!
Here are the books I picked for you ^_^

1. Romance with a virginal character - decided to go with a very classical one - Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

2. New Author - it was new to me just a few weeks ago and I think it is worth checking out, it was also the buddy read for January - Mia Downing Just Ask

3. Romance with a Red Hot cover - this one I found on your to read shelf so I think you should enjoy it - The Devil in Disguise by Stefanie Sloane

4. Red Hot Buzz - this one was quite challenging since I don't know what;s hot nowadays but I decided for The Fault in Our Stars . Thank you Fran for the "to Die for" list :D

5. Sweet - I personally loved that one and it is an amazing, heart warming story, Slammed by Colleen Hoover

6. Tart - Honestly the only one I could think of was Les Misérables so there you go :D


7. In the wilderness/woods - another one from your to read shelf, that I also read myself - The Hunger Games by Susanne Collins

8. bad boy hero - this one is quite cool especially when it comes to the male heroes :D - Thoughtless by S.C. Stephens

Hope you enjoy your picks and I look forward to hearing from you ^_^

[Penney]

Great picks Nikita!. Thanks to you, my wish list has grown...again. I want to read Beautiful Creatures before the movie comes out, so that's a definite. After that I'm totally stumped. I might have to rethink the monthly challenge and see how many of these I can fit in there :-)
Thanks!

[Carla]

Pollyanna- Here are your picks; I hope that there are some books that look good to you. If not, let me know and I’d be happy to re-pick.

1. Virginal character: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/67... This is a regency romance by Lisa Kleypas—a bit different from your usual read, but a steamy, angst-filled story featuring a virgin.

2. New Author- From both our TBR shelves, Maya Banks’ http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/99...

3. Red Hot cover : It’s blue, but it’s hot. From your TBR shelf, http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/92... I haven’t read this one, but liked the later books in one of these series.

4. Red Hot Buzz – I just read this book for PIFM last month, and it’s fabulous (more of a love story than a romance, though): http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...

5. Friends to Lovers – I see that this classic friends-to-lovers romance is on your TBR shelf http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/69...

6. Tart- This is a light, funny romance with the backdrop of a cooking show (with a woman who dresses tarty and doesn’t know how to cook). http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/80...

7. Wilderness/woods/outdoorsman hero-From your TBR list, a jaguar warrior hero: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/65...

8. Bad boy hero- http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29... This is a paranormal romantic-suspense novel that you might enjoy—somehow Krentz’s characters seems real (even if they can read auras).

[Fran, Moderator]

Vi wrote: "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."

Vi,

I have on my kindle and I've been wanting to get to it. If you end up reading it, let me know, I will try and join you if you want. Maybe towards the end of the month?

[Fran, Moderator]

WOW!!!

You guys are all amazing! Already 50 of you have given recs, and it's only the second day! There are 83 participants this month, so that means only 33 people left to post their recommendations to their pickee.

Thank you all so much for your enthusiasm and quick response! I hope you all get some recs you enjoy-

Happy Reading!

[Dee]

Fran wrote: "Vi wrote: "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 PN..."

Fran - I liked what I didn't say - it was cute

[Vi]

Fran, that sounds lovely. You meant end of March, right?

The Wed BR - could we read Darkhouse first?

[Fran, Moderator]

Vi wrote: "Fran, that sounds lovely. You meant end of March, right?

The Wed BR - could we read Darkhouse first?"

I thought you might be reading What I Didn't Say in Feb., from your rec list.

Great, I would love to read Darkhouse- Wednesday it is :)

[Vi]

Oh right, it's Jan now. Not Feb. A momentary confusion. Sorry! So can we read the book in Feb?

[Brett]

Skandia wrote: "Hi Brett,
Here are my picks for you. I hope you find something you like.

1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character
Losing It - the title says it all ...

2. Recommend a New Author
Nine Rul..."

Thanks for the picks! I'll read for sure. It's been sitting on my kindle for awhile. I'm not sure what I'll go with afterwards. I can't decide. haha

[~Leslie~]

Shell wrote: "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. Ha..."

Oh, I like both of those!! I'll be excited to hear what you think!!

[Juliet]

Hi makenzie!

Sorry for the late pick as I've almost forgotten about it! Wow it's a tough pick this month. I hope you like my pick. If you need me to re-pick just let me know!

'Cherry' Month...
1. Virginal character: A Night to Surrender (A virgin female protagonist who takes an initiative towards the male! Tantalizing..)
2. New Author: The Black Lyon (The female protagonist in this book happens to be a virgin too!)

Cherries are Red
3. Red Hot cover : No Rest for the Wicked (red and hot looking cover!)
4. Red Hot Buzz: Gone Girl (It won the 2012 GR award and everything is talking about it.)

Some cherries are sweet
5. Friends to Lovers: The Peach Keeper (a great book about friendship and love)
6. food industry: Wicked Appetite

"I cannot tell a lie...I chopped down the cherry tree."
7. hunky, outdoorsman hero: Love Under Two Gunslingers (the guys on the cover sure looks hunky)
8. bad boy hero: Midnight Sun (the bad guy sounds like he was mistaken?)

[Juliet]

Joyce wrote: "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..."

Those are really great picks Joyce! I feel like reading them all! Thanks for the picks!

I will definitely be reading and if time permits, I want to pick up 2 to 3 of the following:

[Fran, Moderator]

Vi wrote: "Oh right, it's Jan now. Not Feb. A momentary confusion. Sorry! So can we read the book in Feb?"

LOL, sure, but I may not be able to get to it for a few weeks. You can start it whenever you are ready though, and we can always chat about it when I'm done.

[Suzanne]

Hi Erin! I hope you like your picks!

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

1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character:
a. Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas
b. In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks

2. Recommend a New Author- the author can come from their shelves or yours, as long as the author is new to them:
a. Sealed with a Curse by Cecy Robson
b. Angelfall by Susan Ee

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

3. Choose a Romance with a Red Hot cover:
a. Natural Evil by Thea Harrison
b. Sea Lord by Virginia Kantra

4. Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz- a new release, something everyone is talking about:
a. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
b. Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor

Some cherries are sweet, some tart...

5. Sweet- Recommend a Friends to Lovers story:
a. The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen
b. Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas

6. Tart- Choose a title with a prostitute as a main character, or a book set in the food industry:
a. Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich
b. The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal

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:
a. Virgin River by Robyn Carr
b. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

8. Choose a title with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood....
a. Faefever by Karen Marie Moning
b. Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward

[Elke]

Kami,

I am having issues with my home PC...I am going to have to get your picks up tomorrow from work! I am so sorry for the delay!!

[Elke]

Ab2y wrote: "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 :)


Thanks so much for the great picks!!
I am definitely going to read All Riled Up: Trapped!\Riley & Etiquette & Espionage !! I will try to get to a couple from the rest of the picks as well! :)

[Vi]

Lol - had to remember just because I did Feb PIFM, it doesnt mean it's Feb now. As for thd book: I doubt I'll be able to get to it soon either. I'm planning to tackle at least two chunkies - possibly 3 if I decide to continue the Outlander series by reading the second -
Dragonfly in Amber. I'll be able to get to it after Feb 15 I think. I'll message you before I start.

Fran wrote: "Vi wrote: "Oh right, it's Jan now. Not Feb. A momentary confusion. Sorry! So can we read the book in Feb?"

LOL, sure, but I may not be able to get to it for a few weeks. You can start it whenever ..."
]

[Nikki]

Amy, Those are some really great picks!! :) I know I'll read the Laura Kaye book since I've had my eye on it for a while! I'm gonna try to get to a few others as well since they all look so good! Thanks!! :)

[Kami]

Elke wrote: "Kami,

I am having issues with my home PC...I am going to have to get your picks up tomorrow from work! I am so sorry for the delay!!"

Okay. Patiently waiting. :)

[Brett]

Paulina
Hello! I hope you like your picks. Let me know if you want me to change any of them.

1. Virginal Character: Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson or The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley Both are really good and The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie is a nice change in the virgin story line.

2. New Authors: Dark Lover by JR Ward or Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian. Both of these are really good series

3. Red Hot Cover:

4. Red Hot Buzz: Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire or Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins I've read Beautiful Disaster and loved it, but I have Catching Fire waiting to read if you want to do a buddy read.

5. Sweet: Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally or The Secret of Ella and Micha by Jessica Sorensen

6. Tart: Damaged Goods by Lauren Gallagher or Confessions of an Alli Cat by Courtney Cole

7.Hunky Outdoorsman: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper

8.Bad Boy Hero: One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake or Unearthly by Cynthia Hand. I've never read Unearthly by from the description it sounds like it has a bad boy.

Hope you find something you like! :)

[SandyC]

Me too, Kami. I need some picks to cheer me up after last night's Downton Abbey. :-(

[SandyC]

I have started a Buddy Read thread for The Seduction of Elliot McBride. We will start around February 11. All are welcome to join!


http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

[Nicole]

Hi Cacophony, I will be putting together a list for you. I will have it done by the end of today, sorry for the delay!!! I am a "virgin" to this so let me know if u have any suggestions!! Look forward to picking for you!! Xo

[Brittany Lynn]

Hey Arena, here are your picks. I hope you find something you like, please 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: by Jamie McGuire

2. Recommend a New Author:J.R. Wardis a very good author, why not start with this book .

3. Choose a Romance with a Red Hot cover: by Tara Sivec

4. Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz: by Sylvia Day

Some cherries are sweet, some tart...

5. Sweet - Recommend a Friends to Lovers story: by Alice Clayton
This was great as a fanfiction, so I can't wait to read it again!

Tart - Choose a title with a prostitute as a main character, or a book set in the food industry: Both these books look really good! I'm adding them to my own TBR list! by Sophie Renwick and by Louisa Edwards.

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 haven't read these yet, but they are very recommended and reviews are good. Give them a try! by Kristen Ashley and by Molly Harper.

8. Choose a title with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood....

I'm going to suggest by Kristen Ashley. Again, it's been a very recommended book and I plan on reading it myself.

Happy Reading!!

[Mistral]

Hi Carrie,
here are my picks for you. I hope you find something interesting.

~~ I couldn't resist when I learned it was 'Cherry' Month... ~~
1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character:
The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter From your TBR
or
The Duke And I by Julia Quinn This one was really good.
or
Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas You read the first two books in the series and enjoyed them...

2. Recommend a New Author:
Untraceable by Laura Griffin
or
The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann
or
A Song for Julia by Charles Sheehan-Miles

~~ Cherries are Red, the color of passion and desire... ~~
3. Choose a Romance with a Red Hot cover:
Red - Desire Unchained or Embrace The Darkness
Hot - To Tame A Highland Warrior or Eternal Rider

4. Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz:
On Dublin Street from my TBR
or
The Fault in Our Stars I have not read this one, but have see great reviews about it.
or
On the Island by Tracey Garvis-GravesI have not read this one either, but some friends of mine had nothing but good things to say about it.

~~ Some cherries are sweet, some tart... ~~
5. Sweet - Recommend a Friends to Lovers story:
Body Language by Suzanne Brockmann
or
A Girl Like You by Gemma Burgess

6. Tart - Choose a title with a prostitute as a main character, or a book set in the food industry:
Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline CareyThis is one of my favorites books ever, the story is so fascinating and interesting!!
or
The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand

~~ 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:
Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis
or
Virgin River I just discovered this series and totally love it!

8.Choose a title with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood....
Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank I read this book last week and I'm looking forward to next one.
or
Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian The first book in a great series!
or
Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh from your "own shelf"



Happy reading!! :-)

[Carrie]

Oh wow Mistral, what a selection to pick from.

I'm going to read and for sure, if I can fit others in I will.

Thank you for the picks :)

Edit: I think I'll try for and too.

[Tosha]

Hi katieG
I finally got around to posting your picks.
Even though it seems we don't have alot in common, (I like to read "smut" at least that is what my husband calls it LOL. And your shelves were somewhat smut free) I truly enjoyed perusing your shelves, and found some to add to my TBR shelf. I have to say I was a little worried to begin with, but really had no problem with your picks. I hope you enjoy them.

1.) Virginal Character:
Leaving Paradise I have heard this is a great book. I have not read it yet.

2.) New Author:
On Dublin Street This was a previous BOM for me and fell in love with this author.

3.) Red Hot Cover:
Something Like Normal This is one that I found on your TBR shelf and thought it looked enticing.

4.) Red Hot Buzz:
Consequences This is my favorite book. It just so happens to be extremely HOT right now. If you choose to not read any of my picks, at least give this one a try, you will be hooked!

5.) Friends to Lovers:
Fix You This is from my TBR shelf, and am looking forward to getting into it.

6.)Prostitute/Food Industry:
Throwaway I have not read this one, but it sounds really good.

7.) Hunky/Outdoorsman Hero:
The Gamble I hope you like this. Kristen Ashley is one of my favorite authors, and just couldnt resist to put in a little smut!

8.) Bad Boy Hero:
Beautiful Disaster I just finished this book last week and fell in LOVE with it. This was my easiest pick of all!!



ENJOY!!
Tosh

[Ty]

Sandy wrote: "I have started a Buddy Read thread for The Seduction of Elliot McBride. We will start around February 11. All are welcome to join!


http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1......"

oooh I might hop in on that!

[Erin]

Thanks for the great picks Suzanne! I think I'm gonna try to get a hold of and perhaps or if I have time.

Suzanne wrote: "Hi Erin! I hope you like your picks!

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

1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character:
a. Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas
b. In Bed..."

[Sue.Rs]

Hi Ruth-Ann. I hope you like my picks. I read almost all the books suggested and really enjoyed them.

1. Romance with a virginal character
Gabriel's Inferno by Sylvain Reynard - You recently added this book to your TBR and it's soooo appropriate for this category.

2. New Author
Release Me by J. Kenner - This author is not on your TBR shelf. Fans of Fifty Shades of Grey and Bare to You will like this book. First of its trilogy.

Cherries are Red, the color of passion and desire...
3. Romance with a Red Hot cover
If I Were You by Lisa Renee Jones - I read this book in one sitting. It was that hot. Now the sad part is the second book will not be out until June 2013.

4. Title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz
VAIN by Fisher Amelie - This book has gotten some great reviews. Not a typical romance.
Exquisite and Entice (Feb 2012 release) both by Ella Frank. I recently finished Exquisite and loved it!

Some cherries are sweet, some tart...
5. Sweet- Friends-to-Lovers story
Easy by Tammara Webber - This book is on my all time favorite shelf. It's New Adult but so much more.
Rock Me by Cherrie Lynn - Tattoos and piercings are all I'm gonna say.

6. Tart- prostitute or food
Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec - This was a great read. It was funny and cute, plus chocolate is involved.
Wallbanger by Alice Clayton - Main character likes to bake when she's stressed. Book is cute.
This book The Arrangement is not on your TBR but main character decides to become an escort. The story is very steamy. Romance book series.

George Washington said "I cannot tell a lie...I chopped down the cherry tree."
7. Hunky, outdoorsman hero or set in the wilderness/woods
Surrender Book #1 of MacKinnon's Rangers by Pamela Clare - I have only read her I-Team series, which you have on your TBR shelf too. I love Pamela Clare's writing so I'm sure this book/series will not disappoint.

8. Bad boy hero with a heart of gold.
Mystery Man or Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley. Her Rock Chick series was also great! I read them all. There's just something about a protective alpha male.

[Amy]

Nikki wrote: "Amy, Those are some really great picks!! :) I know I'll read the Laura Kaye book since I've had my eye on it for a while! I'm gonna try to get to a few others as well since they all look so good! T..."

That's great that you like your picks.
All the books I was considering for each category you already read. LOL Have fun!

[Sue.Rs]

Gea - Thank you!! These are great picks!! Can't wait to start reading.
PIFM Recommendations

[Emily]

Shell wrote: "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 alterna..."

Thanks for the picks. I am going to read and if I can fit it in

[Ruby]

Hi Diane-firefly, I will get your picks ready by today. So sorry for the delay.

[Ruth Ann]

Hi Katie,

Here are your picks. Hope you find something you would like to read this month.

1-Virginal Character
Joey's First Time

2-New Author
Release Me

3-Red Hot Cover
Hot as Sin

4-Red Hot Buzz
The Perfect Play

5-Friends to Lovers
Animal Magnetism

6-Tart
Dirty as Sin

7-Hunky Outdoors man
Virgin River

8-Bad Boy with heart of gold
The Hunter



Enjoy!! Ruth Ann

[Katie]

Hey Ruth Ann! Thanks for the great picks! I'm going to go with Joey's First Time. I added Dirty as Sin and Animal Magnetism to my To-Buy, too. :)

[Makenzie]

Juliet wrote: "Hi makenzie!

Sorry for the late pick as I've almost forgotten about it! Wow it's a tough pick this month. I hope you like my pick. If you need me to re-pick just let me know!

'Cherry' Month...
1...."

Oh goodness...so many picks to choose from!! Thanks for the great list! I think I'll start out with....
No Rest for the Wicked as I'm quickly working my way through that series. I'll also try for A Night to Surrender. Hopefully I can get to a couple more. :)

[Cacophony]

Hi ab2y!
Here are your picks! I hope something jumps out at you. It seems like you read a little bit of everything, but mostly contemporaries. I tried to give you a bit a variety to choose from.

1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character
Games of Command by Linnea Sinclair - This is a science fiction tale featuring a virginal half-cyborg hero and a tough lady he is has (temporarily unrequited) feelings for.

2. Recommend a New Author- the author can come from their shelves or yours, as long as the author is new to them.
Mr Perfect by Linda Howard – It was really hard for me to narrow my choices, but I am going with this book because I can recommend everything Linda Howard writes, this is just my favorite of her books.

3. Choose a Romance with a Red Hot cover
Dragon Actually by G. A. Aiken - This is a funny story about a dragon that doesn't want to be bothered and a vicious warrior that stumbles into his lair.

4. Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz- a new release, something everyone is talking about.
Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James – Why not finish off the series? The sequels aren't as good as the first book, but I don't think the characters reach a resolution until the end.

5. Sweet- Recommend a Friends to Lovers story
Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry – Its a bit of a stretch to call this a friends to lovers story, but it is very compelling. I read it in one sitting staying up till 4am. I don't think it will disappoint.

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

Escorted by Clair Kent - I just found this book and added it to my list this week, so I haven't had a chance to read it yet. But it looks great.

7. Recommend a Romance with a hunky, outdoors man hero or a book set in the wilderness/woods
Simple Jess by Pamela Morsi – This is a sweet story about a man that struggles with a disability from being born with the cord wrapped around his neck. He struggles with everyday activities that we take for granted but the author makes you believe he can have love, partnership and family.

8. Choose a title with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood....

Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare – This is an action packed story of a man wrongly accused of murder who takes the heroine hostage to try and save his sister from the evil bad guys. Technically the third in a series, but it is the book I started with I found it easy to jump into.

[~Melissa~]

Hi Vilda Here are your February Picks. I had fun peeking through your shelves. Hopefully I have found a book or two that you might wish to read. I tried to give you two options for each. If you would like me to pick again just let me know.
Happy Reading!!
~Melissa


1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character - I just read Zane's Redemption last month for a challenge and fell in love with Zane. This is part of a series but IMO you don't need to read the ones before. I have only read the first and then this one and still loved it. Beautiful Creatures - I have heard good things about this and will be starting it this week as I wish to read before the movie comes out this month.

2. Recommend a New Author-

I picked a contemporary romance and a pnr for you
Your TBR ~ Flat-Out Sexy Erin Mccarthy is hilarious. I laughed so hard reading this story. You really need to start reading her!!
My pile - I love Gin Blanco - she does exactly what she believes in regardless of what others think of her and I think you might too Spider's Bite

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

3. Choose a Romance with a Red Hot cover I went for Hot stories - I haven't read either yet but would like to get to so maybe we could buddy?
Otherwise is supposed to be really good as well and this author hasn't made it to your lists yet.

4. Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz-
I've heard lots about Wallbanger and am planning to read this if you wanted to buddy...
Otherwise Reaper's Property is a new book that is supposed to have a Hot Buzz also

Some cherries are sweet, some tart...

5. Sweet- Recommend a Friends to Lovers story This first one is emotional but oh so good!! Make sure you have kleenex ready The Reluctant Dom
I haven't read this one but it looks like it will fit Playing for Keeps


6. Tart- Choose a title with a prostitute as a main character, or a book set in the food industry
I love a book with food in it☺
This was my very first Susan Mallery book and it had me hooked Delicious
I recently read this - it was my first by this author. Whew it was hot!! Tart

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 This is the first one that came to mind Wicked Games

8. Choose a title with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood.... It is impossible for me to recommend for PIFM without including some Kristen Ashley.
Rock Chick or Mystery Man are both good places to start. I will say that I didn't like the hero of Mystery Man for a good portion of the book but was won over by the end. #'s 2 and 3 of that series are my faves!!

[Renee]

Photojim wrote: "Renee,
thank you so much for the picks. I don't know yet which I will read. I did read the Orson Scott Card years ago but didn't add it to my lists. 30 years of backlog before joining Goodreads..."

I know how it goes, I still haven't seriously attempted back-logging everything I've read. It's a big job!! Since you've read that one, I'll give you another pick (or three, apparently). How about...

Fifty Shades Freed, since you've read the first two (which is two more than me, lol).

OR

Grave Peril, because Harry Dresden is the epitome of misunderstood.

OR

A Confederacy of Dunces, because I was appreciating your shelves, and I wanted to give you one goodie that wasn't a romance. Although Ignacius isn't exactly misunderstood... just kind of an ass.

Happy reading, Jim!!

[Renee]

Penney wrote: "Ok Renee, I had no problem finding books to recommend to you, but finding the right ones to fit in the right categories was a bit of a challenge. In other words, I had a lot of fun! For each cate..."

PENNEY!!! Those are some seriously awesome picks, I can't wait for February now!!!

And I am 100% on board with a buddy read of The Art of Submission. I've been wanting to read that book since she put it out, I don't know why I've waited so long!

[Breann]

Renee wrote: "PENNEY!!! Those are some seriously awesome picks, I can't wait for February now!!!"

You must try & fit in A Hunger Like No Other, I think this series is right up your alley. You would love it!

[Penney]

Renee wrote: "PENNEY!!! Those are some seriously awesome picks, I can't wait for February now!!!

And I am 100% on board with a buddy read of The Art of Submission..."

Gurl, I told you we were gonna have fun! I was having fun just going through your shelves. I have no particular reading schedule so we can start The Art of Submission as early as the first if you'd like. I'll set up a buddy read thread and see if anyone else wants to join us :)

ANYONE ELSE INTERESTED IN A BUDDY READ of ???

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Renee wrote: "Photojim wrote: "Renee,
thank you so much for the picks. I don't know yet which I will read. I did read the Orson Scott Card years ago but didn't add it to my lists. 30 years of backlog before ..."

The Confederacy of Dunces! I read that years ago! I loved that book. I remember he wrote books on notebook paper and put them in the library. And yes, Ignatious is an ass. I might have to re-read this again for fun.

But for sure I never did get around to finishing 50 Shades Freed. That will probably be it.