2015 July Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

[Penney]

Ok Aarati, here are your picks for this month. My bed is calling me so I'll have to make this pretty quick, lol.

1. Vanilla: Wait for You (tbr), this was a sweet story and I'd definately calll her shy. Naked in Death (tbr), very heavy on the police procedural, but Eve and Rourke are one of the very best fictional couples. Making Faces (new), sweet and heart wrenching story. Radiance (new), I was recently introduced to this book and just fell in love. Just imagine two different species that find eachother revolting, thrown together in marriage.


2. Mint Chocolate Chip: A Kingdom of Dreams (tbr), I loved the heroine in this story; super sassy! Dragon Actually (tbr), the beginning of a very funny series. Just don't take it too seriously and you'll enjoy it. Play (new), a very nice follow up to Lick. Knight Awakened (new), a great historical with a paranormal twist.


Strawberry: Tiger's Curse (tbr), I don't always like the heroines in YA novels, but this one is great. The Scribe (tbr), I just finished this book and loved it! Ten Tiny Breaths (new), a very interesting read with a few twists and turns. Seven Years (new), I just finished this one as well. I loved certain parts and questioned others. It's still worth the read.


4. Pralines 'n' Cream: Eighth Grave After Dark (tbr), 'nuf said. Sweet Filthy Boy (tbr), set in france and really funny so you can't go wrong. The Unleashing (new), Norse mythology set in modern times with a lot of zany humor. Flowers from the Storm (new), I feel bad referring the hero as "nutty" however at that point in history he was considered as such. This was an historical romance that didn't follow any of the genre rules. I loved it!


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

[Angi]

Hi Raine,
I loved going through you shelves. I hope you find a couple you'll enjoy.

Vanilla- The most popular ice cream flavor in the United States.
Set Me Free (tbr)
Undercover Submissive (tbr)
Tattoos & Teacups (new)
The Siren (new)

Mint Chocolate Chip- This flavor is very popular in the Southwest U.S.
Caine's Reckoning (tbr)
Tempt Me, Cowboy (tbr) - buddy read?
A Shared Range (new)
Tyler (new)

Strawberry- Strawberries are best picked and ripest in Summer.
All I Want (tbe)
It Happened One Summer (tbr)
Send Me A Lover (new)
Just This Once (new)

Pralines n Cream- This flavor is made with Praline nuts (which came from France)and caramel.
Full Moon in Florence (tbr) - buddy read?
The Proposition (tbr)
Blue Notes (new)
David's Selfie (new)

BONUS- BUDDY READ-
If you want to read either Tempt Me, Cowboy or Full Moon in Florence as a buddy read just let me know...I found both on your tbr shelf and found them both interesting.

[Lekshmy]

Hi Zara,

Here you go! hope you like your picks:) lemme know if u need any re-pick.

Vanilla- The most popular ice cream flavor in the United States.
Shanghai Girls- a book you have loved
Graceling—— book found on a current popular list



2. Mint Chocolate Chip- This flavor is very popular in the Southwest U.S.
Please recommend a book with a little sass/spiciness and/or a Cowboy romance.

Great and terrible beauty by Libba Bray
Morning Glory by Lavyrle Spencer




3. Strawberry- Strawberries are best picked and ripest in Summer.
Please recommend a book with a summery/beachy cover, a book set in the summer and/or a book with a chef/baker/food industry character.

Cashelmara by Susan Howatch
The lost recipe for happiness by Barabara o Neal


4. Pralines n Cream- This flavor is made with Praline nuts (which came from France)and caramel.
Please recommend a book with a 'nutty' character, a light-hearted, humorous read and/or a book set in France.

Honeymoon in Paris by JoJo Meyes
Bet Me by Jennifer Cruise

[Pamela Su]

Fran wrote: "Hi Pamela Su!

We have a lot in common, you have read most of the m/m on my shelves! I tried to find you some new goodies....I hope you like your picks :)

Vanilla-
Control- NEW- boo..."

Hi Fran!

I see a number of new and the books that I would love to read. :)

And yes! I would love to have a buddy read for the book. :)

[Aarati]

Penney wrote: "Ok Aarati, here are your picks for this month. My bed is calling me so I'll have to make this pretty quick, lol.

1. Vanilla: Wait for You (tbr), this was a sweet story and I'd def..."

Thanks for the picks Penney. They are all so good. I'm not sure where I'll start. But I probably won't read Eighth Grave 'cause I found out a spoiler and am going to wait till the next book comes out!

[Stacie]

Somehow I completely missed the format we were supposed to use for this one. I'll come back later and redo Carla_Colette's picks.

[Aarati]

Hi Shelby,

I am unaware of most of the books on your shelf, so it's gonna be a little tough for me, but anyways , here are your picks:

Vanilla
TBR
- An ever popular series.
- Both me and my friends love this series. A must read author if you ask me.

NEW
- Another favorite series of mine and my friends. The series is now over so you can read all the books now.
- Lucy sure is a shy one and I love this book!!

Mint Chocolate Chip
TBR
- I think Mercy is sassy enough to keep yo engaged.
- sounds good.

NEW
- Love this book. And yes the heroine is sassy. I love the banter between the H and h.


Strawberry
TBR
- this book has a summery cover.

NEW
- sounds good and is a culinary romance
- I do love a man who can cook

Pralines n Cream
TBR
- Sounds fun and interesting.
- it looks like it could be a funny book, though i'm not sure.

NEW
- you want a fun, sassy, nutty character? Here's Charlotte Davidson. She's gonna have you laughing your heart out. One of my favorite books ever.
- I didn't like the story much , but the writing was fun, snarky and totally cray-cray!

Hope you find something you like. Happy Reading!

[Leigh]

Pam wrote: "Leigh I'll get your picks up tomorrow when I'm on something bigger than an electronic device"

Can't wait to see my picks!

[Pamela Su]

Hi Skandia!

Here are my picks for you. I hope you find something you like.

1. Vanilla
TBR: Rock Me - You HAVE to read this! I loved this story so much. :D
NEW: The Year We Fell Down - I'm not really a big fan of New Adult romances but this one was quite charming.
NEW: Goddess of Spring - Definitely a series to be read out of order. Some books in the series can be skipped entirely, imo. :P My personal favorites from this series are 2, 4 and 6.

2. Mint Chocolate Chip
TBR: Heaven, Texas - I'm a big fan of SEP. :)
TBR: Just the Sexiest Man Alive - Spicy!
NEW: The Dom Who Loved Me

3. Strawberry
TBR: Sugar Daddy - This was recommended to me last month, so now I'm passing this one forward!
NEW: Runabout - This is another book from awhile back. I don't really like small town, americana, historical romances but this author won me over. It's a little slow burning, but I found it delicious.

4. Pralines n Cream
TBR: The Secret - One of the most popular romances from this author. It's been about two decades since I read this. I wonder how it holds up against today's romance standards. Do let me know if you read this. :)
NEW: Tangled - I haven't read this but it looks interesting.

BONUS- BUDDY READ
TBR: Beautiful Bastard - I keep meaning to read this but I'm always putting it off. If you'd like to do a buddy read with me, I'm game to read this. :)

[Polina]

Hi Lekshmy,

These are for you. Hope you find something you like!

1. Vanilla
TBR: Slave to Sensation (very popular series and one of my favorites as well)
New: Playing for Keeps (shy heroine)

2. Mint Chocolate Chip
TBR: Vampire Academy (sassy heroine)
New: Long Hard Ride (spicy cowboy romance)

3. Strawberry
TBR: Under the Tuscan Sun (heroine is a gourmet cook)
New: One Reckless Summer (set in the summer)

4. Pralines n Cream
TBR: My Life in France (set in France)
New: Kiss an Angel (very funny)

[Skandia]

Thanks for great picks, Pamela Su!

I'm going to start with and maybe some new picks after that.

I'm ready to read with you, too! How about somewhere around 10th of July?

[Zara's Retreat]

Arena here are my picks for you:

1) Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (TBR)
The Cuckoo's Calling (N2U)

2) Cora's Heart (TBR)
Love Comes Softly (N2U)

3) The Angry Tide (TBR)
Tiger Men (N2U)

4) The Elite (TBR)
The One (N2U)

I hope you can find something you want to read.

[Elke]

Angi,

Here are your picks, hope you like them!

Happy Reading!

1. Some Girls Bite (New)
Love Always, Kate (TBR)

2. Loving Lauren (TBR)
Arouse (New)

3. Too Hot To Touch (New)
Finding Pride (TBR)

4. Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs (New)
Valentine (TBR)

[Fran, Moderator]

Pamela Su wrote: "Fran wrote: "Hi Pamela Su!

Great! So glad you found a few titles you are interested in :)

I am also excited to buddy read Trust Me If You Dare with you :)
Let me know when you can start it. The first half of July is better for me if that works for you. I am going away on the 18th and probably will have less reading time.

[Fran, Moderator]

Great job so far everyone!

We already have 24 out of 40 recs given....within the first 24 hours!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Hi Alexis!

Here's what I came up with for your picks...I'm giving you lots of choices, so hopefully I found some that will interest you!

Vanilla:
NEW: Visions of Heat
NEW: Tangled
TBR: Saving Grace
TBR: Down London Road

Mint Chocolate Chip:
NEW: Texas Glory
NEW: Enemies on Tap
TBR: Part Time Cowboy
TBR: A Rogue by Any Other Name

Strawberry:
NEW: Summer Heat
NEW: Heaven, Texas
TBR: Garden Spells
TBR: Crazy Little Thing

Pralines n Cream:
NEW: A Little Night Magic
NEW: Third Grave Dead Ahead
TBR: The Hooker and the Hermit
TBR: Must Love Otters

BONUS (Sort of...): These aren't additional picks but if you're interested in doing a buddy read, I had Summer Heat picked for me so I could read that one, or Crazy Little Thing has been hanging out on my short list for quite a while so that one would work for me, too!

Happy Reading!

[Larissa]

Ashley wrote: "Hello Larissa,(..."

Thank you, Ashley! These look like really fun picks! I think I'll start with The Hurricane.

[Lekshmy]

Hi Polina,

0/3

Thanks for the picks:) I plan to do 3 . I am have requested one more from library ,in case I get hold of that before the month ends,then 4 ;)

1. Vanilla
TBR: Slave to Sensation (very popular series and one of my favorites as well)
New: Playing for Keeps (shy heroine)

2. Mint Chocolate Chip
TBR: Vampire Academy (sassy heroine)
New: Long Hard Ride (spicy cowboy romance)

3. Strawberry
TBR: Under the Tuscan Sun (heroine is a gourmet cook)
New: One Reckless Summer (set in the summer)

4. Pralines n Cream
TBR: My Life in France (set in France)
New: Kiss an Angel (very funny)

[Shelby]

I'll be working on my picks here shortly. :D

[Carla]

Penney—Here are your picks; hope that you find something that you like.

1. Vanilla- Two books with innocent (in one way or another) characters: From your TBR, Lessons in French by Laura Kinsale and a new one, The Little Lady Agency by Hester Browne (just read this old-fashioned romance and loved it).

2. Mint Chocolate Chip- Sass/spice: from your TBR A Rake’s Vow by Stephanie Laurens and Lust by Charlotte Featherstone.

3. Strawberry- New: Summery/beachy cover (and a fun story set on the beach): The Love Shack by Christie Ridgway; a book set in the summer: The Peach Keeper: A Novel by Sarah Addison Allen (loved this magic-laced story)

4. Pralines n Cream- From your TBR, light-hearted romance: Beautiful Secret by Christina Lauren; Nutty character: The Unidentified Redhead by Alice Clayton.

[Carla]

Stacie Mass D-Struction wrote: "Carla_Collette

1. Vanilla- The most popular ice cream flavor in the United States.

Thanks for the great picks! I've ordered the first two on the list and will see how things go from there :)

[Nichole]

Hi ~Leslie~,

This was harder than I thought it would be! But I gave you lots of choices so hopefully you find something you like.

Vanilla:


Mint Chocolate Chip:


Strawberry:


Pralines n Cream:

[~Leslie~]

Nichole I love it when I get on and the first thing I see is all my beautiful picks! Thanks!! I will you know what I choose!

[Tammie]

Irina wrote: "Hey Tammie!
Here are my picks for you this month... hope you like them and find something good to read.. Let me know if you want re-picks I tried to pick out as much books as I could from your pre..."

Irina...GREAT PICKS! I'm totally in for Buddy Read on Slammed! Will get to at least one other on your list here... Thanks!

[Nancy H]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Nancy H

I had fun looking through your shelves. We had a lot in common (especially cozies). I hope you like your picks.

1. Vanilla Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey is a fun ro..."


Thanks, Diane, these look GREAT!! There are so many good ones that I don't even know where to start, but I will certainly find one or two or eight or so! I have already read the Jennifer Crusie one, but there are so many others that you don't need to send a substitute. (And if by some reason I read every single one of your other picks and have absolutely nothing to read at home, wink wink, snicker snicker, I will let you know - don't hold your breath, though, since my current 'physically in my house' TBR stack is nearing 2,000! Shhh- don't tell anybody that, though - it can be our little secret - ha! - lol!)

Seriously, thanks for such wonderful picks. I know I will enjoy them.

[Nancy H]

Polina,
I have been traveling and on the road for the last two days so I am just now getting to your picks. It shouldn't be long because I am working on them now. Thanks for your patience.

[Madison ✨]

Hey Laurla...sorry I haven't gotten to do your picks yet, I'll try and get to it tomorrow.

Thanks!
Kristin

[Tammie]

Elke...here's your pick's for this month...I hope you enjoy! One from your list, and one not...for each category.

1. Vanilla: Next in your series to read-Back to You, Lauren Dane; a series that I loved-The Marriage Trap, Elizabeth Thornton

2. Mint Chocolate Chip: Both of these books have definite spice/sass-Grey, E.L.James; The Suit, B.N. Toler

3. Strawberry: A food theme from your list-Hot Under Pressure, Louisa Edwards; One of my Summer-themed favorites-Worth the Fall, Claudia Connor

4. Pralines n Cream: Both humorous reads-Hope Flames, Jaci Burton; A funny short story...currently 'Kindle Free' on Amazon, Living it Up in Fiddly Falls: A Short Story

BONUS- BUDDY READ: I'll likely read Grey this month and I've a request from my July PIFM friend to read Slammed, Colleen Hoover. Let me know if you are interested.

[Nancy H]

Hi Polina,
Even though we don't have a lot of books in common, I saw several on your TBR that I have read and liked, and have suggested some others you might also enjoy.
Please let me know if you don't find anything, and I will send some more titles.

1. Vanilla: - shy neighbor; - one I loved; - librarian; - from New York Times Bestseller list, also one I have on my TBR, if you are interested in doing a Buddy Read with this one

2. Mint Chocolate Chip: - book with sass (I liked this one.); - one with some spice; - cowboy story

3. Strawberry: - summery, also really good!; - very summery cover, could also fit category #4; - food industry

4. Pralines 'n' Cream: - France; - definitely contains 'nuts' plus it is light and entertaining (Note: It is part of a series, but I read it as a stand-alone and it was excellent.); - light and definitely humorous, especially when you get to the nachos scene!

Enjoy!

[~Leslie~]

Nichole wrote: "Hi ~Leslie~,

This was harder than I thought it would be! But I gave you lots of choices so hopefully you find something you like.

Vanilla:

[Stacey]

Hope you enjoy Breann!

Vanilla
TBR Beauty And The Bookworm
New Archer's Voice

Mint Choc
TBR End of the Trail
New Deadly Offerings

Strawberry
TBR Island House
New Worth the Fall

Pralines n Cream
TBR All Alone in a Sea of Romance
New Kiss a Girl in the Rain

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Pam, here are your picks - finally!! I hope you find sometime you are interested in for July.

1. Vanilla:
NEW: Surrender or Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare - Love her work, great in audio!
TBR: Until Fountain Bridge or Down London Road by Samantha Young - Love her stuff too!

2. Mint Chocolate Chip:
NEW: Hearts in Darkness or Hard as It Gets by Laura Kaye - Both are so good, one short and one full length!
TBR: Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James - Not my favorite in the series, but love those McKays! Or maybe Shaken by Dee Tenorio - Great shorter story!

3. Strawberry:
NEW: Second Chance Summer by Jill Shalvis - Looking forward to this one! Another one I'm looking forward to, even though it took me a long time to start this series is The Wanderer by Robyn Carr
TBR: Suddenly One Summer by Julie James - Up next for me I think, can't wait!! Or Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen - Fabulous story and even better in audio!

4. Pralines n Cream:
NEW: Twisted by Emma Chase - Again not my favorite, but still good! Or Do Over by Mari Carr - Beautiful story about a long married couple, with a little heat too!
TBR: The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis or All He Ever Desired by Shannon Stacey - I don't think you can go wrong with either Lucky Harbor or the Kowalskis!

I've got my fingers crossed you find something you like!! =)

[Pamela Su]

Hi Fran.

How does 6th of July work for you?

I am on with anything between 1st to 15th. I am starting another buddy read on the 10th though.

[Irina]

Tammie wrote: "Irina wrote: "Hey Tammie!
Here are my picks for you this month... hope you like them and find something good to read.. Let me know if you want re-picks I tried to pick out as much books as I could..."

Awesome glad to help :)

[Irina]

NayNay wrote: "Irina, here are my picks from your TBR shelf....I hope you find something to enjoy....

4 star read for me, starts a little slow, but turns into a book you can't ..."

Awesome picks NayNay I will be reading and I would love to do a Buddy read for

[Fran, Moderator]

Pamela Su wrote: "Hi Fran.

How does 6th of July work for you?

I am on with anything between 1st to 15th. I am starting another buddy read on the 10th though."

The 6th sounds great Pamela Su!

[NayNay]

Irina wrote: "NayNay wrote: "Irina, here are my picks from your TBR shelf....I hope you find something to enjoy....

4 star read for me, starts a little slow, but turns into a ..."

Sounds like a plan...but the release date was pushed back till July 28th.

[Ty]

Hey Naynay!

Here are you picks - enjoy!

1. Vanilla
TBR: Down London Road
NEW: Kiss of the Highlander - except for the Dark Highlander that follows, you really don't need to read these in order.

2. Mint Chocolate Chip
TBR: Where There's Smoke - no cowboy, but it does take place in Texas
NEW: Shine Not Burn


3. Strawberry
TBR: A Knight in Shining Armor
NEW: Years


4. Pralines n Cream
TBR: Losing It
NEW: Wallbanger

[NayNay]

Ty wrote: "Hey Naynay!

Here are you picks - enjoy!

1. Vanilla
TBR: Down London Road
NEW: Kiss of the Highlander - except for the Dark Highlander that follows, you really don't..."

Thanks Ty...they are all great pics....just this morning a member was telling me her favourite book is A KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR, so I think I will go with that. Who can refuse a great love story!

[Pamela Su]

Hi Skandia,

10th is perfect. :)

I created a thread here:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Hi, everyone! If anyone's interested, feel free to join us too. :D

[Pamela Su]

Fran wrote: "Pamela Su wrote: "Hi Fran.

How does 6th of July work for you?

I am on with anything between 1st to 15th. I am starting another buddy read on the 10th though."

The 6th sounds great Pamela Su!"

Hi Fran,

Awesome!

I went ahead and created the thread:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

:D

If anyone's interested in this, do join us. :)

[Pamela Su]

You can tell by the amount of smiley emoticons I'm throwing in every post that I'm SUPER excited about this month's PIFM. Hahaha.

[Pam]

Hi Leigh My picks for you:
Vanilla (all from your shelf)
While not a new book, it was popular and I loved the story.
Main character is more naive; I liked the story
This sounds promising

Mint Chocolate Chip
from your shelf
New to you

Strawberry (both new to you)
You don't have many light and summery books on your shelf
This is in my pile right now
Not the first in the series but my favorite.

Pralines
From your shelf
I enjoyed the point of view more than I expected
this sounds fun seems light-hearted and France
not lighthearted, but definitely France I read it on a plane and couldn't put it down.

Hope something works here.

[Pam]

MountainKat wrote: "Hi Pam, here are your picks - finally!! I hope you find sometime you are interested in for July.

1. Vanilla:
NEW: Surrender or Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare - Love..."

Definitely going to start with Suddenly One Summer as it is in the pile next to my bed. Now I'll have to wait until next week though! Great choices thanks!

[Elke]

Tammie wrote: "Elke...here's your pick's for this month...I hope you enjoy! One from your list, and one not...for each category.

1. Vanilla: Next in your series to read-Back to You, Lauren Dan..."

Awesome picks Tammie! Will let you know which ones I will read! :D

[Madison ✨]

Breann wrote: "Hi Kristin! I had fun poking through your shelves. I picked two from your TBR and two new to you books for each category. I hope you find a couple to enjoy next month :)

Vanilla: "

Hey Breann!
Thanks so much for all the great picks, I don't know which one to start with...I want to read them all! :)

I'll see how many I actually get through and let you know how it goes. And I would love to buddy read Real with you! I'll add it to my list this month :)

Thanks again!
Kristin

[Raine]

Mai -
Here are your picks for July! Enjoy!

1. Vanilla- The most popular ice cream flavor in the United States.
Wildest Dreams (NEW) - Wonderful fantasy and the first book of Kristen Ashley's Fantasyland series, which is very popular and one I love!
The Bride (NEW) - Witty and funny historical romance. I'm surprised this wasn't on your read or TBR shelf. Jamie is a great heroine and also an innocent.
Dreaming of You (TBR) - 2nd book where you've already read the first book. I read this years ago when I was in junior high/high school and remembering I loved it. Heroine is an innocent.
Looking for Trouble (TBR) - She's a librarian and he's a biker, sounds like a great contemporary sexy romance.



2. Mint Chocolate Chip- This flavor is very popular in the Southwest U.S.
Rocky Mountain Heat (NEW) - Contemporary cowboy. Very good (sexy) book and first in the series. Great news is that it is free on amazon.
The Bounty (NEW) - Historical western steamy romance. First in the series and if you have a Scribd account the entire series is on there.
Whitney, My Love (TBR) - I recently found a paperback copy of this at the train station and grabbed it right away. She doesn't have any of her books on Kindle or ebook format. A great read, but make sure you have tissues at hand since this one had me tearing up a bit. Whitney's got a bit of sass in her.
The Marriage Lesson (TBR) - She writes anonymous stories about Thomas Effington a future duke. She sounds a bit sassy.



3. Strawberry- Strawberries are best picked and ripest in Summer.
Seduction and Snacks (NEW) - This book is laugh out loud funny. It is a MUST READ!!! Claire is a baker and her best friend sells sex toys (doesn't that make you want to read this book?)
Hot in Here (NEW) - He's a playboy chef and also a dirty talker. This is a friends to lovers story.
Where I Belong (NEW) - This is set in the Alabama summer and is an enemies (when they were kids) to lovers story. Very good book!
Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand (TBR) - This is the closest thing I could find that would be summer. Set in Las Vegas and the weather there always feels like summer. Paranormal contemporary romance.



4. Pralines n Cream- This flavor is made with Praline nuts (which came from France)and caramel.
My Coyote Ugly Life (NEW) - She's a nut and he's an alpha male chief of police. Very funny and I'm impatiently waiting for the next book to this series.
Until November (NEW) - Very good and funny book. Start of a series. My faves are this 1st book and the 4th book.
The Care and Taming of a Rogue (TBR) - The hero seems a bit nutty since he brings his pet monkey when he visits the heroine.
Murphy's Law (TBR) - This one looks like a good funny book.

[Mai]

Raine,

thank you so much for your great picks! I see a bunch of books I want to read :)

[Ty]

Larissa wrote: "Hi Ty!

Here are my picks for you. Hope you find something you enjoy!

1. Vanilla- The most popular ice cream flavor in the United States.
NEW Sealed with a Curse I love this series..."

Thanks for the picks! I'm sure I'll read the Mane Attraction; also added Traveling Man to tbr.

[Breann]

Kristin wrote: "Breann wrote: "Hi Kristin! I had fun poking through your shelves. I picked two from your TBR and two new to you books for each category. I hope you find a couple to enjoy next month :)

Vanilla: "..."

Great! When do you want to read it? Does mid-month work for you?