2013 June Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Isha]

Jane wrote: "Becca wrote: "OK Jane! Here we go! You have so many to choose from I tried to get a lot from your lists instead of new picks to help you trim it down some :)

1. Hot Tamales: [bookcover:Raphael/P..."

You can read as many of your picks as you want to Jane but only need to read one of your picks in June to complete the challenge.

[Jane]

Nikita wrote: "Jane wrote: "Becca wrote: "OK Jane! Here we go! You have so many to choose from I tried to get a lot from your lists instead of new picks to help you trim it down some :)

1. Hot Tamales: [bookco..."

Thank you Nikita

[Gea]

Nancy wrote: "Gea,
It was a lot of fun looking through your lists and picking for you. I have quite a mixture, so if you can't find anything that tempts you, please let me know and I can easily find more!"

As usual my bad luck came by... I wrote quite a long reply and then managed to close the tab and loose everything I wrote :(

Thanks for the picks, I love the variety and specially those older ones :) I will definitely read Baby It's Cold Outside since I need it for my Travel the USA challenge as well (and I've been putting it off since January). I see you gave it 4 stars so it should be a good one :)

I will decide about other books later but will read at least one more from the list :)

[Jane]

Hello Ty, I checked out your to read shelf and tried to pick some that I've read and enjoyed and things that looked interesting. If any don't work for you I can pic others. Enjoy

1. Hot Tamales: A hot & spicy candy! Recommend a sexy book or a book with a hot cover.

Eternal Rider (Lords of Deliverance #1)
by Larissa Ione
Eternal Rider

I enjoyed this book:-)

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate: The kind of chocolate you want to savor. Recommend a book with an intense story your partner can really sink their teeth into and savor OR an emotional story where they’ll need some comfort chocolate when they’re finished.

Caine's Reckoning (Hell's Eight #1)
by Sarah McCarty
Caine's Reckoning

This book is one of my all time favorite books not only in this genre.

3. Tootsie Pop: An oldie but a goodie, recommend a book that’s been on their TBR for over 6 months.

Beyond the Night (Envy Chronicles, #1)
Joss Ware
Beyond the Night

I need to read this one too.

4. M&M’s: Every time I turn around there’s a new type of M&M out there. Recommend a book that is a new series, new author, new genre or subgenre for your partner.

Bronze Gods (Apparatus Infernum #1)
by A.A. Aguirre
Bronze Gods

I'm currently reading this one love the cover.

5. Skittles: Taste the Rainbow! Recommend a book with a colorful cover or a book from the LGBT genre.

Cut & Run (Cut & Run #1)
by Madeleine Urban, Abigail Roux
Cut & Run

This is on my tbr list.

6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: Nothing goes together quite like PB & chocolate. Recommend a book where the couple gets their HEA and get to live in blissful harmony... just like PB & chocolate.

Simon Says (SBC Fighters #2)
by Lori Foster (Goodreads Author)
Simon Says
I've read this one and enjoyed it. I love Lori Foster.

7. Twix : “Two for me, none for you” - Recommend a book that is second in a series your partner has already started and enjoyed. If they don’t have a #2 to read, then choose the next book in a series they need to catch up on.

Never Love a Highlander (McCabe Trilogy #3)
by Maya Banks
Never Love a Highlander
I need to read this book too lol

8. Laffy Taffy: Jokes on every wrapper! Recommend a book that you think is humorous OR a book with little angst, just a light and easy read.

Futures and Frosting (Chocolate Lovers #2)
by Tara Sivec (Goodreads Author)
Futures and Frosting
I liked the first one in this series.

[Gea]

Pam, it was interesting going through your shelves, I picked most of the books from your TBR but there's one or two that are completely new to you. If you don't find anything interesting I won't mind making a new list :)

2 minutes later...
I have some tehnical problems, Goodreads doesn't want me to link the books :/ I'll try again a bit later if it doesn't get better I'll put only titles and authors

[Dee]

there is a known bug with the linking of books right now - its a pain in the butt - hopefully GR will have it fixed soon

[Isha]

Gea wrote: "Pam, it was interesting going through your shelves, I picked most of the books from your TBR but there's one or two that are completely new to you. If you don't find anything interesting I won't mi..."

Gea it should work if you search for the books using their isbn number.

[Gea]

Nikita wrote: "Gea wrote: "Pam, it was interesting going through your shelves, I picked most of the books from your TBR but there's one or two that are completely new to you. If you don't find anything interestin..."

It works. Thanks! :)

[Gea]

Let's try again...

Pam, it was interesting going through your shelves, I picked most of the books from your TBR but there are some that are completely new to you. If you don't find anything interesting I won't mind making a new list :)

1. Hot Tamales
Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare
Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate
Wild Card by Lora Leigh - you have some of her other books on TBR but this one is pretty intense and emotional
Leaving Paradise by Simone Elkeles

3. Tootsie Pop
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Irresistible by Karen Robards

4. M&M’s
Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
Love Only Once by Johanna Lindsey - completely new author for you, it's a great book

5. Skittles
Summer of Two Wishes by Julia London
Undead and Unappreciated by MaryJanice Davidson

6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Desire by Amanda Quick - you have read her Arcane Society books, but this one is my favorite book from her
The Bride by Julie Garwood - another great HR book

7. Twix
About a Dragon by G.A. Aiken
To Tame A Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning

8. Laffy Taffy
Squeeze Play by Kate Angell - very entertaining series and you've had this on your TBR for a long time
Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson

[Bror (Abrar)]

Hey Becca , we have lots of books in common it was fun picking for you , hope you like them :)

1. Hot Tamales: sexy book and a hot cover .

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate: .

3. Tootsie Pop: you don't have an over 6 months TBR so i picked a classic and a Historical .

4. M&M’s: .

5. Skittles: LGBT online fiction .

6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: .

7. Twix : .

8. Laffy Taffy: .

Happy reading ^_^

[Ty]

Jane wrote: "Hello Ty, I checked out your to read shelf and tried to pick some that I've read and enjoyed and things that looked interesting. If any don't work for you I can pic others. Enjoy

1. Hot Tamales: A..."

Thanks for the picks! I know this is your first time, so I appreciate the effort you made in selecting the books. I will most likely get to one or two of these as they are all on my TBR pile. If you'd like (or have the time) I wouldn't mind picks that are not on my TBR. While I appreciate the push to read what I have, like a lot of the other PIFM fanatics participants, I love hearing about new-to-me books and authors! But it's up to you. I'm good with the picks so far! :D

[Irina]

Hey Alexis! Here are your picks..

June Pick It For Me

1. Hot Tamales: Smart and Sexy by Jill Shalvis
Cherry Popper by K.A. Andrews

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate: If I Lie by Corrine Jackson
Losing Hope by Coleen Hoover

3. Tootsie Pop: Dash and Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn
Stealing Parker by Miranda Kinneally

4. M&M’s: The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson
Vain by Amelie Fisher

5. Skittles: Ten Tiny Breaths by K.A. Tucker
Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas

6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: The Marriage Trap by Jennifer Probst
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young

7. Twix : Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare
Heaven by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

8. Laffy Taffy: My Bluegrass Baby by Molly Harper
The Unidentified Redhead by Alice Clayton

I'm sorry I couldn't add the links or the bookcovers but for some reason that feature of Goodreads isn't working for me :(
Let me know if you'd like re-picks..

HAPPY READING! :D

[Skandia]

Hi Brittany,
here are my picks for you, I hope you find something you like!

1. Hot Tamales
On Dublin Street - this book is really worth the praise
One Reckless Summer - perfect hot summer romance

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate
The Edge of Never - good emotional YA
Vain - pretty intense and you'll definitly need some comfort chocolate with this book

3. Tootsie Pop
Crush on You

4. M&M’s
The Luxe - you don't read much historicals, so here is a good start to YA historical fiction series that I liked
One Week Girlfriend - new series from your TBR

5. Skittles
Couple of colorful covers


6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
The Lucky One - definitely HEA book

7. Twix
Misguided Angel - next in Blue Bloods series
Always Been Mine

8. Laffy Taffy
Two books that are funny and light read
Wallbanger
Succubus Blues

[Vi]

Hi Bre!

Sorry, the picks took me a while. GR search was irritating me and I had to take breaks before I broke anything. You have a very interesting bookshelf and I enjoyed growing through it. I've taken books primarily from your TBR with some new to you and probably outside of your comfort zone. Let me know if you need me to re-pick something.

1. Hot Tamales:
You have seriously hot covers in your TBR
Beyond Eden
Take Me

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate:
On the Island - I haven't read this one but it looks to be intense.
Cry No More - I have read this one and it's a favourite. Very emotional. You definitely need chocolates.

3. Tootsie Pop:
Losing It - I've added this to my TBR. Let me know how you find it.
A Humble Heart - I've other few others of this author and I've generally found them light reads.

4. M&M’s:
Slave to Sensation - One of my favourite PNR series EVER. Nalini Singh is an awesome author. She writes great characters and her world -building is awesome. Highly recommended.
Lord of the Fading Lands - This is a genre you probably haven't read before. Fantasy-Romance. Again, one of my favourite series.

5. Skittles:
Two promising LGBT books from your TBR
Promises
I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier

6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups:
Kiss An Angel - This was a recent re-read and man, I still love Susan Elizabeth Phillips' writing. The growth of the female lead is amazing. And the romance.. Sigh
The Host - I saw this book on your TBR and I couldn't resist. I loved this book despite my initial expectation. It definitely has a HEA.

7. Twix :
Pieces of Truth
Inside Out

8. Laffy Taffy:
Something About You - Love this author! And this book is definite cute read.
Rock Chick - I haven't read this book yet but I have heard raves from my friends.

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Susan A wrote: "For Nadine

1. Hot Tamale: from your TBRReverse Cowgirl
my pick, since you like Jaci Burton try: Flat-Out Sexy

2. Ghiardelli Chocolate: Damage Done

3. Tootsie Pop: Bound By Love

4. M&M: A..."

Thank you Susan A for my picks. I am glad you picked some from my To-read shelf...I really need to empty that one...LOL
I will keep you posted on my progress.

[Amy]

Hi Sassafrass....the first pick is is from you "read-this-next-shelf. The second is from your other shelves or something I thought you may enjoy!

Amy

1. Hot Tamales: A hot & spicy candy! Recommend a sexy book or a book with a hot cover.
or

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate: The kind of chocolate you want to savor. Recommend a book with an intense story your partner can really sink their teeth into and savor OR an emotional story where they’ll need some comfort chocolate when they’re finished.
or

3. Tootsie Pop: An oldie but a goodie, recommend a book that’s been on their TBR for over 6 months.
or

4. M&M’s: Every time I turn around there’s a new type of M&M out there. Recommend a book that is a new series, new author, new genre or subgenre for your partner.
or

5. Skittles: Taste the Rainbow! Recommend a book with a colorful cover or a book from the LGBT genre.
or

6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: Nothing goes together quite like PB & chocolate. Recommend a book where the couple gets their HEA and get to live in blissful harmony... just like PB & chocolate.
or

7. Twix : “Two for me, none for you” - Recommend a book that is second in a series your partner has already started and enjoyed. If they don’t have a #2 to read, then choose the next book in a series they need to catch up on.
or

8. Laffy Taffy: Jokes on every wrapper! Recommend a book that you think is humorous OR a book with little angst, just a light and easy read.
or

[Stormy]

Hey Katie ,

I've been out of the PIFM game for a long time and I've been half watching your ravenous book devouring through my feed, so I'm a little intimidated about picking for you.

Just want you to know that I am working on your picks and I'll try to have them up by tonight!

Cheers,
Kerste

[Katie]

Hey Kerste! I know I go through a lot of books, but don't let that intimidate you. Feel free to also use my to-buy shelf. I'm certainly willing to buy a new book or two for the challenge and I always love the new recs to see what I'm missing out there. :) I'm sure I'm going to love your picks!

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Kate!


I had a ball going through your shelves. We have a lot in common. If you need some different recs just let me know :)

1. Hot Tamales:-
- I really liked this one.
- haven't read it yet but great reviews. On your tbr (and mine too).

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate:
The Fault in Our Stars- I still don't think I'm over this one. So well-written, smart, heartfelt, devastating.
Blind Obsession- looks intense, would be happy to buddy read this one with you if you would like.
On the Island - gripping, intense story as well as a sweet romance.


3. Tootsie Pop:
If I Were You- So good! Part mystery, part sexual tension, really good story.
10 Ways To Steal Your Lover - a fun, sweet, romance- I loved this couple!
One Small Thing - loved it! a guy with serious anxiety, another guy with a baby, somehow they meet and make it work.

4. M&M’s: 2 new authors for you-
The Lonely - this is a crazy, sexy thrill ride. Very different, I couldn't put it down.
The End of Me - also by Tara Brown. Her latest release. Looks great, I would buddy read this one if you wanted to.
Sweet Thing - only .99 on Amazon right now. Great reviews.

5. Skittles: LGBT- Two of my favorites-
Frog
With a Kiss - by Kim Dare- different take on vampires- he's in a coma!


6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups:
Off Sides - by Sawyer Bennett- loved this New Adult romance. The first in Sawyer's new series.
How to Misbehave - by Ruthie Knox- shy wallflower gets her groove on with hunky contractor- yum!

7. Twix :
Down London Road -by Samantha Young. Group Buddy Read for June. Why not continue the series and read along with us!
Beautifully Revealed . You rated the first one highly, the conclusion is out if you would like to finish the story.

8. Laffy Taffy:
Tangled - looks like a lot of fun, great buzz- buddy read?
Completely Smittenby Susan Mallery. I noticed you like Susan Mallery. She is hit or miss with me, but this is a bulls-eye. So cute and fun and sexy too.

[Fran, Moderator]

Nikita wrote: "Hey Fran! I've tried to give you a good mix of new to you books and books from your preferred shelf. Hope you enjoy your picks and if you need me to repick any let me know.

1. Hot Tamales: Recomme..."


Thanks Nikita for the great recs!

I will definitely read Blue Notes and Wanted By His Lost Love. I hope to also get to Down To You, Tangled and Down London Road.

Thanks again!

[~Melissa~]

Hi Breann ~ I should be able to have your picks up no later than tomorrow night. Hopefully tonight if I get time but with the holiday week - 4 days to complete 5 days worth of work I'm not sure it will happen,lol.

[~Leslie~]

Hi Shatan, I will be picking for you and I'm excited. They should be up later today.

[~Leslie~]

For those who are still struggling with the GR bug, someone (thanks Rebecca!) told me to google "goodreads title author" inserting correct title and author and it will pull up the page on GR. Easy way to get the ISBN # or the ASIN #.

[Nancy H]

Gea wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Gea,
It was a lot of fun looking through your lists and picking for you. I have quite a mixture, so if you can't find anything that tempts you, please let me know and I can easily fi..."

That's a good choice - I am also doing a USA Challenge and that was mine for Alaska! It is a good and quick read. I think you will like it.

[Shelley]

Penney,

Here are your picks:

1. Hot Tamales - Standing in the Shadows by Shannon McKenna

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate -

3. Tootsie Pop -

4. M&M's - Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur

5. Skittles - Squeeze Play by Kate Angell

6. Reese's Peanut Butter Cup - Ritual Sins by Anne Stuart

7. Twix -

8. Laffy Taffy -

(Sorry about the weird posting - did the best I could with the GR bug!)

Hope there is something here you will enjoy.

[Alexis]

Here you go Kerste We have a lot in common so I think you'll find something you like, but if you don't let me know and I'll try to pick again!

1. Hot Tamales: The obvious choice I found on your TBR isFifty Shades of Grey.
or
I did notice you have enjoyed Kristen Ashley in the past, and Hawk is my favorite guy she had written so I'll also recommend Mystery Man

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate: One of my favorite YA/NA authors right now, and you had her front and centor on your TBR. I highly recommend Slammed by Colleen Hoover. She is great at the intense.
or
Another one you might enjoy is Annie's Song by Catherine Anderson. It's a really deep and emotional read that will leave you feeling completely drained.

3. Tootsie Pop: You had a bunch that fit in here, but both of these have been on your TBR for a long time, and are great starts to some great series. Slave to Sensation and Halfway to the Grave

4. M&Ms: You haven't read this author before, and even though she's not my normal type I eat up her books so I recommend The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen. Another great series that I have enjoyed is The Virgin River series, so you may want to give it a try by starting with the first Virgin River.

5. Skittles: I don't read MM romance, but I saw you have read some, so here are a couple on your TBR that have high ratings. Enlightened and Keeping Promise Rock.

6. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: There is little I like more than a HEA, so I could probably recommend 10,000 for this category. But here are the two I chose. Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis. You enjoyed the first two, and I think this series just gets better. Or you can try Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard, which is actually a hilarious and suspenseful book.

7. Twix: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper or It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas. Both you thought the first one was so-so, but maybe the second book will be more to your liking!

8. Laffy Taffy: To Kill A Warlock by H.P. Mallory. Her books are fun to read. She was my first venture into PNR and I'm glad I chose her because they crack me up. Another really funny book is First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones. The main girl's antics really crack me up, but it is mixed with a great bit of action too.

[Becca]

Thanks Ab2y! I'm not even sure what I want to start with but I definitely have been meaning to get Outlander and Laughing Corpse off my list along with Clockwork Prince, Naked in Death, and Jane Eyre. No clue where I'm going to start, but I already have Outlander and Laughing Corpse so probably one of those two! Thanks for the great picks!!

[Becca]

And thanks for reminding me to add Clockwork Prince to my TBR!! Can't believe it wasn't already there!!

[Alexis]

Irina wrote: "Hey Alexis! Here are your picks..

June Pick It For Me

1. Hot Tamales: Smart and Sexy by Jill Shalvis
Cherry Popper by K.A. Andrews

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate: If I Lie by Corrine J..."

You have some great picks in here! I was so excited when I saw Losing Hope on there, but sadly it doesn't come out until July. I'm not sure what I'll read yet, probably quite a few. I know I will definitely read
Smart and Sexy and Ten Tiny Breaths because I've been eyeing them both a lot recently. I'll try to read more, but we will see. Thanks for the great recommendations!

[Penney]

Ok Skandia, finally! Sorry I'm late, but between the holiday and my husband's birthday yesterday, I was a little out of it this morning. Anyway, I've tried to choose as many "new to you" books as possible, but almost every book I picked was already on your TBR. Hopefully I have a pretty good range for you to find something you'll like. Here goes...

1. Hot Tamales: You seem to enjoy Alpha Males so I choose two very different books from your TBR with great Alpha Male characters ~ Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh and Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley


2. Ghirardelli Chocolate: Once again, two very different books from your TBR. The first, Outlander, is one of my all time favorites and I only ask that when and if you read it, you think Historical novel rather than Romance. This first of an awesome series, focuses on time period before the romance.
The Second book, Sins & Needles, is an emotional roller coaster. Just hang on tight.


3. Tootsie Pop: The Bronze Horseman is a story of love that comes out of a very black time. I also think you'd enjoy Katherine, the "true" story of Katherine Swynford and John of Gaunt. Published in the '50's, with a 4.18 rating and over 12,000 ratings, I think it qualifies as an "Oldie But Goodie".


4. M&Ms: Although this came from your TBR, I didn't see a lot of Erotica so I'd call The Siren a new genre for you. Great book, just don't expect a typical HEA.
I do see that you enjoy YA and I'm currently reading and enjoying the Tiger's Curse saga. Very good reading imo.


5. Skittles: A colorful and very good read from your TBR, The Witness. Add to that an excellent introduction to the LGBT genre, Faith & Fidelity. This was my first M/M read recommended it to me by Dee a few years ago in a PIFM challenge. It's a really sweet love story with the emphasis on love and not sex.


6. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: Here are two great HEAs, one from your TBR and one "New". Beguiling the Beauty is a great HR with a strong, intelligent heroine. And The Frog Prince was a surprise freebie that turned out to be a truly great, not so predictable read.


7. Twix: Like me, you enjoyed Seduction and Snacks so it's time to move on to Futures and Frosting. It literally had me in tears with laughter. It's also time to finish up the Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy with The Perfect Hope. It wraps up the trilogy very nicely.


8. Laffy Taffy: From your TBR, The Spellman Files. Not a romance, but very funny. And if you ever want a funny, light read you can never go wrong with Molly Harper. I could recommend any of her books, but give And One Last Thing ... a try.


Happy Reading!

[SandyC]

Hi Vilda!
Here are your picks for this month. Each one is from your TBR shelf. Unfortunately Goodreads appears to be having technical issues and many of the book links didn't work. Enjoy!

1. Hot Tamales:
Fifty Shades of Grey

On Dublin Street

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate:
The Fault in Our Stars

Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward (couldn't get link to work!)
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30...

3. Tootsie Pop:
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...

Soulless

4. M&M’s:
Succubus blues by Richelle Mead (again, link issues!)
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...

The Bronze Horseman

5. Skittles:
Firelight by Kristen Callihan

Faith & Fidelity

6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups:
Pride and Prejudice
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake

7. Twix :
Archangel's Kiss
Insurgent

8. Laffy Taffy:
Just the Sexiest Man Alive
First Grave on the Right

[Penney]

Leslie wrote: "For those who are still struggling with the GR bug, someone (thanks Rebecca!) told me to google "goodreads title author" inserting correct title and author and it will pull up the page on GR. Easy ..."

I also just pulled up the book on Amazon. You'll find the ISBN and ASIN #s in the product details just before the reviews. Just copy and paste into "add book/author", it may be fewer steps.

[Penney]

Shelley wrote: "Penney,

Here are your picks:

1. Hot Tamales - Standing in the Shadows by Shannon McKenna

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate -

3. Tootsie Pop - [bookcover:Dangerous Passion|52..."

Thanks for the picks Shelly! I'll go through them and make a decision.

[Angi]

Hello Roxy!!
Here are your picks...if you want any repicked please just let me know.


1. Hot Tamale: Twice Tempted
2. Ghiardelli Chocolate: Rule
3. Tootsie Pop: How to Marry a Duke
4. M&M: Just Ask
5. Skittles: Kiss of Midnight
6. Reese's PB cup: Mai Tai Butterfly
7. Twix: Hot Zone
8. Laffy Taffy: It Had to Be You

[Elizabeth]

Hey Vi!
We have similar taste in contemporary romance. Here are your picks:

1. Hot Tamales: Hard Evidence or A hunger like no other
2. Ghirardelli Chocolate:The Bronze Horseman or My One and Only
3. Tootsie Pop: Flowers from the storm
4. M&M’s:Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake
5. Skittles: Just imagine and Promises
6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups:What I Did for Love or Someone to Watch Over Me
7. Twix :Frost Burned
8. Laffy Taffy: The Mane Event

[Skandia]

Penney wrote: "Ok Skandia, finally! Sorry I'm late, but between the holiday and my husband's birthday yesterday, I was a little out of it this morning. Anyway, I've tried to choose as many "new to you" books as..."

Thanks, Penney, great recs and so many good books. I'll already have and on my next-to-read pile so now I just get to them faster :)

[Cacophony]

Dear Irina,
It looks like we have a lot of books in common, and that you read pretty widely across the romance genre. I tried to pick mostly books from your tbr. I have read all the books I recommended except Dare You To, but I am sure it is going to be awesome! I copied and pasted all the book links because the add function only found two of the books I was looking for. It is very strange. I hope the links work for you, and I hope you find something that you like!

1. Hot Tamales:
A hunger like no other by Kresley Cole

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14...

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate:
Slammed by Collen Hoover
If you enjoy the New Adult genre you must read this.

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

3. Tootsie Pop:
Simple Jess by Pamela Morsi
I love the hero in this story so much! This story really depicts a partnership that works on a romantic, sexual, and practical level. Each person provides something that helps to reach their mutual life goals.

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/69...

4. M&M’s:
I recommend Kelley Armstrong. Her writing is amazing! In particular, The Awakening is a great YA story, or Bitten is the beginning of her epic Women of the Otherworld series.

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53...

5. Skittles:
I don't read very much LGBT fiction, but I read this series in college and remember loving it. It is mostly fantasy with a little romance.
Luck in the Shadows by Lynn Flewlling

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/74...

6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: Nothing goes together quite like PB & chocolate. Recommend a book where the couple gets their HEA and get to live in blissful harmony... just like PB & chocolate.
Most books in romance have HEA endings, but if you read this series you get to witness all their happiness through 18 more books!
Virgin River by Robyn Carr

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18...

7. Twix :
Dare You To by Katie McGerry
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13...

What happens in London by Julia Quinn

8. Laffy Taffy:
Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38...

[Kami]

FOR ANGI


1. Hot Tamales: A hot & spicy candy! Recommend a sexy book or a book with a hot cover.

Wild for You (Tropical Heat Series #1)
by Sophia Knightly or


Soul Search
by Amber Scott or

Golden Opportunity
by Donna Marie Rogers



2. Ghirardelli Chocolate: The kind of chocolate you want to savor. Recommend a book with an intense story your partner can really sink their teeth into and savor OR an emotional story where they’ll need some comfort chocolate when they’re finished.

The Edge of Never (The Edge of Never, #1)
by J.A. Redmerski or

Hopeless (Hopeless, #1)
by Colleen Hoover or

Easy
by Tammara Webber


3. Tootsie Pop: An oldie but a goodie, recommend a book that’s been on their TBR for over 6 months.

Wicked Enchantment (Dark Magick #1)
by Anya Bast or

La Vida Vampire (Oldest City Vampire #1)
by Nancy Haddock or

Space Bride (Galactic Nuptials #1)
by Missy Martine


4. M&M’s: Every time I turn around there’s a new type of M&M out there. Recommend a book that is a new series, new author, new genre or subgenre for your partner.


Magic Bites (Kate Daniels #1)
by Ilona Andrews or

Moon Called (Mercy Thompson, #1)
by Patricia Briggs or

First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson, #1)
by Darynda Jones

5. Skittles: Taste the Rainbow! Recommend a book with a colorful cover or a book from the LGBT genre.

Almost Perfect
by Denise Domning or

Dominion (Guardian Angels #1)
by Melody Manful or

When She Was Wicked (Honeycote #1)
by Anne Barton

6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: Nothing goes together quite like PB & chocolate. Recommend a book where the couple gets their HEA and get to live in blissful harmony... just like PB & chocolate.

Making Waves
by Tawna Fenske or

Believe It or Not
by Tawna Fenske

7. Twix : “Two for me, none for you” - Recommend a book that is second in a series your partner has already started and enjoyed. If they don’t have a #2 to read, then choose the next book in a series they need to catch up on.

Just Good Friends (Escape to New Zealand #2)
by Rosalind James or

Mysteria Lane (Mysteria #2)
Davidson, MaryJanice or

The Shadow and the Star (Victorian Hearts #2)
by Laura Kinsale



8. Laffy Taffy: Jokes on every wrapper! Recommend a book that you think is humorous OR a book with little angst, just a light and easy read.

One For The Money (Stephanie Plum, #1)
by Janet Evanovich or

Wallbanger
by Alice Clayton

[Erin]

Hi Ruth Ann. I had a good time looking through your shelves. Goodreads is still acting strangely, so hopefully all of these links are correct. I hope these's something here that interests you this month, but if not let me know and I'll pick some more for you. Happy reading!

1. Hot Tamales: The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning or The Warlord Wants Foreverby Kresley Cole

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb or Son of the Morning by Linda Howard

3. Tootsie Pop: When You Dare by Lori Foster or Vision in White by Nora Roberts

4. M&M’s: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness or Damaged by H.M. Ward

5. Skittles: Dance with Me by Heidi Cullinan or Cut & Run by Madeleine Urban and Abigail Roux

6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas or Second Sight by Amanda Quick

7. Twix : Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh or Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren

8. Laffy Taffy: The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston or Touched by an Alien by Gini Koch

[Elke]

Hi Leslie, Hope you like your picks, if not let me know! Happy Reading!!


Hot Tamale: Buckhorn Beginnings or Try Me both hot covers and sexy stories!

Ghiardelli Chocolate: On the Island This book for me was intense and I couldn't put it down!

Tootsie Pop: Bloodlines or The Widow's War both have been on your TBR for a while now!

M&M: The Host this one is pretty good! It is a little slow in the very beginning but it gets really good!

Skittles: Zero at the Bone I am just getting into reading some m/m books and this one is pretty good.

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup (my fave!): Intentions of the Earl this is the start to a good series! HEA's are my favorite also! ;)

Twix: Twice Tempted this is #2 in the series and I liked it a lot!

Laffy Taffy: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf just like all of Molly Harper's (that I've read) other books this one is no exception...its FUNNY! I laugh out loud, and my husband thinks I am crazy! Lol!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Elizabeth! Here are your picks, I hope you like them. I don't know if you enjoy audiobooks, but I will mark the ones I think are especially good in audio with a *.

Hot Tamales: I have two options here, one from your TBR and one new - even though you seem to like both series. First, by Jaci Burton - it is out very early in the month. I hope I get to it soon, but I'm not sure when I can fit it in! Second, - I really enjoyed that one!

Ghirardelli Chocolate: Again several options - I can't help myself! It looks like you have read all of Lara Adrian's Midnight Breeds series, but the most recent Edge of Dawn*. I thought this was a great addition to the series, but more the beginning of the next generations' stories! I've only read a couple of Kristen Ashley's books, but I've enjoyed them all - great stories! You have The Gamble on your TBR and that was my first! Another idea, maybe continuing the Crossfire series with Reflected in You* by Sylvia Day. The end of the book made up for the first part for me! A very short, but very emotional story is Let's Hear it for the Boy by T.A. Webb - and it is free for Kindle on Amazon right now. It was so, so good!!

Tootsie Pop: My first recommendation is Love Irresistibly* by Julie James, another one I really enjoyed. It's not that old, but you added it more than 6 months ago! =) Always a feel good place for me to visit is Virgin River, you added My Kind of Christmas* by Robyn Carr over 6 months ago too!

M&M's: I think Thea Harrison's Elder Races series is a lot of fun and it doesn't appear you have discovered it yet. It begins with Dragon Bound* and it is one of the best. (And really good in audio!) Another thought might be, Eternal Rider* by Larissa Ione. It is the first in her Lords of Deliverance series that sort of takes off where the Demonica series ended.

Skittles: OK, you liked Cut & Run by Madeleine Urban and Abigail Roux, but haven't continued with Sticks & Stones - you should! Another idea from your TBR is Hot Head by Damon Suede - another hot cover! For a more emotional option you could give Tere Michaels's Faith & Fidelity. I just read the fourth in that series and I've enjoyed them all!

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup: It looks like you have enjoyed Pamela Clare's I-Team series. I don't think anyone deserves a happy ending more than Marc Hunter's little sister and she gets it in Skin Deep*. I haven't listened to the audio of this one, but I have the others in the series and the narrator is wonderful. Or perhaps you want to join the group buddy read with Down London Road by Samantha Young. I read it this month and loved it, even though at the beginning I wasn't sure I would. From the description, I believe Elliott needs his HEA too so maybe you could read The Seduction of Elliot McBride*. I'm trying to figure when I can fit that one in too!

Twix: I had several #2s for here, but I ended up using them in other categories leaving just one, but I think it is a good one! You recently read Soulless and gave it 4 stars, you should definitely continue on with Changeless*! I am reading Timeless in June and can't wait!

Laffy Taffy: I've enjoyed the humor in Jill Shalvis's Lucky Harbor series and it looks like At Last is next up for you. I know I keep saying this, but I am reading the newest as soon as June starts and I am looking forward to it! I have also enjoyed Justin Halpern's books Sh*t My Dad Says* and I Suck at Girls* - so many laugh out loud moments in both of them!

Happy Reading!!

[Elke]

Hi KarenH,

Thanks so much for the great picks! Aaaahh, I want to read all of them!

Since I am going to Mexico on vacation I might be able to, but for sure I will try to read

One Sweet Ride
Entwined with You
Down London Road
Fire Inside

the ones that are new to me I will add to my ever growing TBR list!

[Elizabeth]

MountainKat wrote: "Hi Elizabeth! Here are your picks, I hope you like them. I don't know if you enjoy audiobooks, but I will mark the ones I think are especially good in audio with a *.

Hot Tamales: I have two opt..."

Kat, awesome choices!
I don't know what I'm going to read first but I see myself reading at least 4 of your picks:))

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Elizabeth wrote: "Kat, awesome choices!
I don't know what I'm going to read first but I see myself reading at least 4 of your picks:)) "

Phew! I always worry! I'm glad you liked them!

[Nichole]

Hi Ashley,
WOW! You are a reading machine! Believe it or not, I was able to find a couple of books you haven’t read yet. I just hope you find something that interests you :) I tried to do a mix from your TBR and a few new ones. Happy reading!
1. Hot Tamales:
In Flight (new)- Damaged heroine, Possessive Alpha Male
On Dublin Street (tbr)- A favorite of mine. The next one is the buddy read for this month.
2. Ghirardelli Chocolate:
The Reluctant Dom (new)- This is an amazing book! It’s like getting sucker-punched, don’t be fooled by the title or cover. Grab your Kleenex!
Hopeless (tbr)- She does emotional stories well. I have this on my TBR too.
Walking Disaster (tbr)- You gave the first one 5 stars. I think I’m in the minority with this one, everyone else seems to like it.
3. Tootsie Pop:
Girl of Nightmares (tbr)- You really liked the first one.
Unholy Ghosts (tbr)- I love this series, which was a surprise.
On the Island (tbr)- Great book! A favorite of mine.
4. M&M’s:
The Siren (new)- I wouldn’t call this a romance. It’s dark and erotic. I devoured the first 3 books.
Tangled (new)- I have been seeing this everywhere lately. I’ve never done a buddy read, but I would be interested in this one. I bet others would too.
5. Skittles: Colorful covers
The Moon and More (tbr)- This comes out on June 4th and she is a favorite author of yours.
Shadow of Night (tbr)- The first one was a favorite of yours. Mine too!
6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups:
The Gift (tbr)- Favorite author and you gave the first two 4 stars.
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake (tbr)- One of my all time favorites.
7. Twix : Next book for you
Love Irresistibly (tbr)- You liked the first three.
Heart of Obsidian (tbr)- Comes out June 4th! I’m starting this series this month, can't wait.
8. Laffy Taffy:
Checkmate (tbr)- I need to read these!
Wallbanger (new)- I keep hearing this is hilarious. I’m going to try to read it this month myself.

[Nichole]

Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron wrote: "Hi Nichole!
I hope you like the books I chose for you, I tried to pick books from your list that I have some personal experience. I hope you enjoy my recommendations.

So many great choices! I know I'm reading for a june challenge. I've really been wanting to read too. I'm thinking I will get to , I have it marked for a challenge. I love this series!

I will read them all, I'm just not sure it will be this month. We'll see :) Thank you, I can't wait!

[Gigi]

Hi Ab2y!!

I tried to mix things up a bit for you. So, I went a little crazy. I tried to stick to your TBR. Let me know if you'd like for me to pick again.

1. Hot Tamales: A hot & spicy candy! Recommend a sexy book or a book with a hot cover.
by Mari Carr

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate: The kind of chocolate you want to savor. Recommend a book with an intense story your partner can really sink their teeth into and savor OR an emotional story where they’ll need some comfort chocolate when they’re finished.
by Sandra Kitt (can be hard to find, but copies are sold on Alibris.com and Amazon.)

or

or both by Judith Mcnaught or by Jodi Picoult

3. Tootsie Pop: An oldie but a goodie, recommend a book that’s been on their TBR for over 6 months.
by Sarah Addison Allen

4. M&M’s: Every time I turn around there’s a new type of M&M out there. Recommend a book that is a new series, new author, new genre or subgenre for your partner.
by Gillian Flynn or by Cassandra Clare

5. Skittles: Taste the Rainbow! Recommend a book with a colorful cover or a book from the LGBT genre.
by Pamela Morsi or by Tere Michaels

6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: Nothing goes together quite like PB & chocolate. Recommend a book where the couple gets their HEA and get to live in blissful harmony... just like PB & chocolate.
by Lisa Kleypas or
by Sarah MacLean

7. Twix : “Two for me, none for you” - Recommend a book that is second in a series your partner has already started and enjoyed. If they don’t have a #2 to read, then choose the next book in a series they need to catch up on.
by JR Ward

8. Laffy Taffy: Jokes on every wrapper! Recommend a book that you think is humorous OR a book with little angst, just a light and easy read.
by Julie James or by Erin McCarthy

Happy Reading! Enjoy!

[Ashley]

Hi Gigi! I really enjoyed going through your shelf for this challenge. You definitely gave me more ideas for my to-read shelf! This is my first challenge in this group, so I hope I did a good job picking out books for you. If you would like me to repick any of them, just let me know and I will be more than happy to do that for you! =)

1. Hot Tamales:

Bared to You by Sylvia Day – If you liked Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James, then you’ll probably like this book.

Down To You by M. Leighton - I haven’t read this book yet, but I’ve read some good reviews and it’s also on my TBR shelf.

Ghirardelli Chocolate:

Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks - This book had me on the edge of my seat. There were a few shocking twists and turns. I really enjoyed it!

The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger - I didn’t think I would be into the whole time traveling thing, but I think the romance portion of this book sucked me in to it. It was definitely an emotional story.

3. Tootsie Pop:

(Some of my other picks have been on your TBR list for awhile, so I only chose one.)

-Dear John by Nicholas Sparks – This is one of my favorite Nicholas Sparks books, but I honestly love them all. =)

4. M&M’s:

Vision in White from the Bride Quartet series by Nora Roberts - I also have this book on my TBR list and have read great reviews about the series.

Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas - The Wallflowers Series - I have not read this book, but I see that you have read some of Lisa Kleypas’ books.

5. Skittles:

I’ve never read any LGBT books, so I chose books with a colorful cover. =)

Paradise by Judith McNaught
If You Could See Me Now by Cecelia Ahern

6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups:

Beautiful Disaster /Walking Disaster by Jamie McGuire I love Beautiful Disaster! I also recommend Walking Disaster which is written in the view of the main male character. I enjoyed reading both sides!

7. Twix:

Maverick by Lora Leigh – I see that you have read a lot of books by Lora Leigh. I hope you enjoyed the first book in this series! =)

Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James– I don’t think I really need to say much about this book lol It will give you closure to the series.

8. Laffy Taffy:
Wallbanger by Alice Clayton – I haven’t read the book, but this is another one that’s also on my TBR list. I read that it was funny in reviews.

Manhunting by Jennifer Cruise - I’ve read that Jennifer Cruise writes humorous and enjoyable stories.

I couldn't get all of the links for the books to work...and some of them had nice covers! lol I'm sorry!

[Ezi]

you gotta go with Wallbanger, I mean, you even recommended to Ashley :)

I love Chess & Terrible, so you couldn't go wrong with them either.

[Lacy]

Melissa,

Hi! We have similar taste in books! I had fun going through your shelves. I hope that I found something that you will enjoy reading.


1. Hot Tamales: A hot & spicy candy! Recommend a sexy book or a book with a hot cover.

Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick
Down to You by M. Leighton - buddy read?

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate: The kind of chocolate you want to savor. Recommend a book with an intense story your partner can really sink their teeth into and savor OR an emotional story where they’ll need some comfort chocolate when they’re finished.

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn - It was very intense and one of the craziest books that I have ever read!
Iced (Dani O'Malley #1) by Karen Marie Moning

3. Tootsie Pop: An oldie but a goodie, recommend a book that’s been on their TBR for over 6 months.

Easy by Tammara Webber - I finished this yesterday and I really enjoyed it.

4. M&M’s: Every time I turn around there’s a new type of M&M out there. Recommend a book that is a new series, new author, new genre or subgenre for your partner.

If You Dare by Kresley Cole
Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman - Buddy read?

5. Skittles: Taste the Rainbow! Recommend a book with a colorful cover or a book from the LGBT genre.

Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux - love, love, love Ty & Zane
Keeping Promise Rock by Amy Lane - Buddy read?

6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: Nothing goes together quite like PB & chocolate. Recommend a book where the couple gets their HEA and get to live in blissful harmony... just like PB & chocolate.

The Secret by Julie Garwood
Girls Night by Stef Ann Holm

7. Twix : “Two for me, none for you” - Recommend a book that is second in a series your partner has already started and enjoyed. If they don’t have a #2 to read, then choose the next book in a series they need to catch up on.

Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost - You gave 5*'s to the 1st book.
Down London Road by Samantha Young - You gave 5*'s to the 1st book.
Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare - buddy read?


8. Laffy Taffy: Jokes on every wrapper! Recommend a book that you think is humorous OR a book with little angst, just a light and easy read.

Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James
The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood