2013 June Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Ruby]

Jane (PS), I will have your picks tomorrow. Stay tuned!

[Amy J.]

Ezinwanyi Enjoy

1. Hot Tamales- (I'd be willing to buddy read this one)-Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh

2. Ghiraradelli Chocolate: Room by Emma Donoghue OR The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

3. Tootsie Pop- Graceling by Kristin Cashore

4. M&M's- Wicked Ties by Shayla Black OR Dangerous Cravings by Evangeline Anderson

5. Skittles- Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville

6. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups- Soulless by Gail Carriger

7. Twix- Slade by Laurann Dohner

8. Laffy Taffy- One For The Money by Janet Evanovich

[Gigi]

Ab2y wrote: "Hi Gigi thanks for the picks , i love them all , i think i'll start with ."

Hi Ab2y! I'm so glad you liked your picks. Let me know what you think of Clockwork.

[Gigi]

Hi Breann,

I'm available for repicks. However, my brothers wedding is on 6/1 so, I won't be able to provide picks until 6/2.

[Lacy]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Hi Lacy!

I went through your shelves and I try to pick books mainly from your to-be-read shelf. Hope you'll find something you like.

1. Hot Tamale
or [bookcover:Wal..."

Yz,

Thank you! So many great ones to choose from that I am having a hard time deciding. My tentative choices are Kiss an Angel, Judgment in Death, and The Dream Thief. :)

[Erin]

Thanks for the picks Nadine, they're great! I'm not sure which one I'll start with, but I have my eye on several of them at the moment. Excited to start reading!

Nadine wrote: "HI Erin,
Here are my picks for you.

1. Hot Tamales (from your TBR list) or

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate: [bookcover:Consequences|..."

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Erin wrote: "Thanks for the picks Nadine, they're great! I'm not sure which one I'll start with, but I have my eye on several of them at the moment. Excited to start reading!"

Glad you like them, can't wait to see what you think of some of the books after you have read them.
Enjoy!

[Kami]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Hi Kami

I'm not sure if I can get your picks up today (it's only 7.30am over here) 'cos I have a full day of work, and then have to drive 6 hours home. But I'll definitely have them up tomorrow :..."

Yep. Very big TBR. Massive.

[Shatan]

Hi Amy!

I will have your picks tonight or first thing in the morning! Looking forward to picking good reads for you!

[Breann]

Gigi wrote: "Hi Breann,

I'm available for repicks. However, my brothers wedding is on 6/1 so, I won't be able to provide picks until 6/2."

Thanks Gigi!

[Fran, Moderator]

I can help out with repicks too Breann :)

[Breann]

Fran wrote: "I can help out with repicks too Breann :)"

Thanks!

[Brandilyn]

I can also help with repicks

[Ezi]

Amy J. wrote: " Ezinwanyi Enjoy

1. Hot Tamales- (I'd be willing to buddy read this one)-Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh

2. Ghiraradelli Chocolate: Room by Emma Donoghue OR The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwo..."

thanks for the recs Amy.
there are several of my Wishlist on Audible :)

but I think I am going to go with because I have been wanting to get back into the series since book 1

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Ruby wrote: "Jane (PS), I will have your picks tomorrow. Stay tuned!"

Great! I'm still doing Kami's *shuffling nervously*...

[~Melissa~]

Hi Breann, Sorry for the wait. Four day work weeks at the end of the month are killer for me. I had loads of fun looking through your shelves and will probably go back as I found several that I would like to add to my own mount TBR,lol. I tried to do a mix of my TBR, your TBR with some from your next challenge list and some hopefully new to you books/authors. I included a couple that I have that I would be happy to buddy read with you. No worries if they don't work for you. Hopefully I found something to help you while away some fun summer time this month!! Happy Reading!
~Melissa~
1. Hot Tamales: A hot & spicy candy! ~ ok this one I saw in someone else's post and I had to add it here and to my TBR,too.
buddy read?

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate: The Reluctant Dom ~ this was possible my first menage and bdsm book - wow two firsts but truly brought me to tears multiple times - must have a kleenex box with you when you read. I loved it.
Damaged ~ I have not read this one on your TBR but looks like it would fit for emotional.

3. Tootsie Pop: Rapture ~ I know it's not *old* but it has been on your TBR about the longest. I've really enjoyed this spinoff series by Ward.
Betrayal in Death Eve, Roarke and the whole gang are definitely an oldie but goodie!!

4. M&M’s: It didn't look like you read much romantic thriller/suspense. I have two "older" authors that I love maybe you will too
The Face Of Deception ~ this is the beginning to the Eve Duncan series about a forensic sculptor.
Stealing Shadows ~ this is the beginning to the Bishop/ Special Crime Unit series
Or stretching the rules here is a New this month (comes out 6/4/13) series that you enjoy Heart of Obsidian
5. Skittles: Taste the Rainbow!
Blue Notes
Dark Heart buddy read?

6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: The Mistress you gave the first one 5 stars
Simply Irresistible ~ you haven't tried anything by this author yet ~ these are fun light reads - comfort food just like PB & chocolate

7. Twix : “Two for me, none for you”
Down London Road
Twice Tempted buddy read?

8. Laffy Taffy: Flat-Out Sexy I love Erin McCarthy ~ light fluffy read and she always makes me laugh!!Wallbanger ~ this one I was laughing so hard DH came to check on me because he thought I was crying,lol The Mane Attraction ~ I haven't made it to this one yet in the series but she never fails to put a smile on my face with the heroine's antics.

[Breann]

Thanks Melissa! I don't know where to start :)

I want to definitely read Damaged, Heart of Obsidian (<-I'll be up in the late hours reading this one!), Blue Notes, Betrayal in Death and Down London Road. I want to try and fit in The Mistress and The Mane Attraction. Let's face it, I want to read them all!

And let's do a buddy read for Twice Tempted!

[Breann]

Brandilyn wrote: "I can also help with repicks"

Thanks!

[~Melissa~]

Lacy wrote: "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 ..."

Hi Lacy ~ thanks for the great picks. I will definitely be getting to ~ I'm doing it as a buddy read in another group this month. I love, love, love Ty & Zane also!! I want to read also.
I could do probably 2 buddy reads with you if we could do them mid to late June. (I haven't read anything yet by this author but I keep hearing good things) or ~ let me know if that would work for you.
Thanks again for the picks!!

[~Melissa~]

Breann wrote: "Thanks Melissa! I don't know where to start :)

I want to definitely read Damaged, Heart of Obsidian (Blue Notes, Betrayal in Death and Down London Road. I want to try and fit in The Mistress and T..."

I'm so glad you liked your picks!! I have to be honest ~ I had a mini heart attack when I found out I was picking for this months challenge creator,lol. I figured you'd be reading Heart of Obsidian once it came out

I would love to buddy read Twice Tempted just not the first week of the month - too much on my plate ☺

[Breann]

~Melissa~ wrote: "Breann wrote: "Thanks Melissa! I don't know where to start :)

I want to definitely read Damaged, Heart of Obsidian (Blue Notes, Betrayal in Death and Down London Road. I want to try and fit in Th..."

LOL! Well, this is my first time hosting so I had a mini heart attack doing it! :D

[Amy]

Great!
Shatan wrote: "Hi Amy!

I will have your picks tonight or first thing in the morning! Looking forward to picking good reads for you!"

[Breann]

~Melissa~ wrote: I would love to buddy read Twice Tempted just not the first week of the month - too much on my plate ☺ "

We can do it towards the middle of the month.

[~Melissa~]

Breann wrote: "~Melissa~ wrote: "Breann wrote: "Thanks Melissa! I don't know where to start :)

I want to definitely read Damaged, Heart of Obsidian (Blue Notes, Betrayal in Death and Down London Road. I want to..."

Ha!! You did awesome!
Mid month sounds great for Twice Tempted!

[Dee]

I feel sorry for whoever has to brave my shelves to pick for me...lol!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hi Kami! At last! Here are my picks for you - hope you find one that suits :) I've shown where I've picked the book from: either from your To Read (TBR) shelf or its NEW to you :)


1. Hot Tamales Sexy or Hot Cover
Obsidian (TBR) - love the cover and the book looks great! I added it to my wishlist :)
On Dublin Street (TBR) - I haven't read this either, and because of that we both have to miss the monthly buddy read - Down London Road :( (Evidently book 2 will spoil stuff in book 1)

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate Intense/Emotional
The Art of Racing in the Rain (NEW) - I definitely needed tissues at the end of this! But I loved it.
Let's Hear it for the Boy (NEW) - a great short story about the early days of AIDS. It's packed with emotion, but I didn't need to tissues for this one :)

3. Tootsie Pop TBR > 6 months
Contagious (TBR) - some zombies for you...
The Summoning (TBR) - I really liked this precis on this one. Ghosts to go with your zombies!

4. M&Ms New series/author/sub-genre
Devil's Bride (NEW) - FAC author in June
The Eyre Affair (NEW) - loved this book and it's British humour and references to literature and grammar.

5. Skittles Colourful/LGBT
Dragon Wings (TBR) - Really liked the sound of this book. *And it's colourful at the base of the cover*
Prey (NEW) - This is technically LGBT, but it has virtually no romance, and is very much more urban fantasy. I love this series.

6. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups HEA
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake (TBR) - fun historical. Not one of your genres, but this one is amusing.
Games of Command (NEW) - Sci-fi action. This is a space opera: lots of action with solid romance throughout.

7. Twix Second in series
Born to Fight (TBR) - you liked the first in the series...
Endless Knight (TBR) - ditto :)

8. Laffy Taffy Humourous/Low angst
How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf (TBR) - I prefer Molly's werewolves to vamps. And I love the snarkiness throughout this book.
Perfect Cover (NEW) - YA fun escapism. I listened to this in audio, and the narrator was excellent.

[Fran, Moderator]

Jane, Obsidian is really good! You should try and get to it.....I know, too many books, too little time!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Fran wrote: "Jane, Obsidian is really good! You should try and get to it.....I know, too many books, too little time!"

I loved the precis - so I'll try to track it down later today. ...Perhaps after I have made my first call to the travel agent!! LOL...

[Stormy]

Alexis wrote: "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 TB..."

Alexis, thanks for the great picks, I started Mystery Man last night!

[Fran, Moderator]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Fran wrote: "Jane, Obsidian is really good! You should try and get to it.....I know, too many books, too little time!"

I loved the precis - so I'll try to track it down later today. ...Perhaps aft..."

OK, yes, the travel agent comes first!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Fran wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Fran wrote: "Jane, Obsidian is really good! You should try and get to it.....I know, too many books, too little time!"

I loved the precis - so I'll try to track it down later tod..."

Actually - I just bought it on Amazon... But the travel agent is still on the list ;)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Breann, I'm available for repicks if you need more help! :)

[Kate]

Joyce

1. Hot Tamales:

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate:

3. Tootsie Pop:

4. M&Ms:

5. Skittles:

6. Reese's Peanut butter cup:

7. Twix:

8. Laffy Taffy:

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

Dawn (Kat in the hat)....I will have your picks posted in the morning....

[[deleted user]]

Carla here are you picks sorry it took me long to do you picks
1. Hot Tamales:
On Dublin Street (On Dublin Street, #1)
Young, Samantha

The Perfect Play (Play by Play, #1)
Burton, Jaci

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate:
Night Road by Kristin Hannah
Kiss an Angel
Phillips, Susan Elizabeth

3. Tootsie Pop:
True Confessions (Gospel, Idaho #1) Gibson, Rachel
The Next Best Thing
Higgins, Kristan


4. M&M’s:
How Sweet It is by Sophie Gunn
The Face Of Deception (Eve Duncan #1) by Iris Johansen
5. Skittles:
When the Butterflies Came
by Kimberley Griffiths Little
The Inn at Lake Devine
by Elinor Lipman

6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups:
The Secret (Highlands' Lairds #1)
by Julie Garwood
Exclusively Yours (Kowalski Family, #1) Stacey, Shannon
7. Twix : “
Midnight in Austenland (Austenland, #2)
Hale, Shannon

To Tame A Highland Warrior (Highlander #2)
Moning, Karen Marie

8. Laffy Taffy:
Glazed Murder (Donut Shop Mystery, #1)
Beck, Jessica

Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs (Jane Jameson, #1)
Harper, Molly

[Brandilyn]

I assume the checkmark means we have made our picks for our partner

[Breann]

Yes

[[deleted user]]

Dee
I am going to read
The fireman who loved me
Bernard, Jennifer
The sugar queen
Allen, Sarah Addison

[Carla]

Arena wrote: "Carla here are you picks sorry it took me long to do you picks
1. Hot Tamales:
On Dublin Street (On Dublin Street, #1)
Young, Samantha

The Perfect Play (Play by Play, #1)
Burton, Jaci

2. Ghir..."

Thanks for the great picks! I'm not sure what I'll read yet, but will let you know :)

[Mimmy]

For Sallie(Shuga)
Wow! I love that your shelves are organized by author!

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

1. Hot Tamales: Pleasure and Purpose (Order of Solace #1) by Megan Hart

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate: The Rose of Sebastopol by Katherine McMahon

3. Tootsie Pop: What Happens at Christmas (Millstone Manor #1) by Victoria Alexander….Is it weird to read a Christmas story in June? I recently read Alexander’s The Importance of Being Wicked so my eye was drawn to her name on your TBR.

4. M&M’s: Kiss of Steel (London Steampunk #1) by Bec McMaster. This was one of my first steampunk books. I haven’t read any Gail Carriger. I see that you’ve liked her series, so I hope this works!

5. Skittles: A Summer in Sonoma by Robyn Carr. I want to be at that table.

6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Across the Creek (Jesse and Sarah#1) by Jeremy Asher

7. Twix : “Two for me, none for you” Succubus Shadows (Georgina Kincaid#5) by Richelle Mead or Desire Unchained (Demonica #2) by Larissa Ione

8. Laffy Taffy: And One Last Thing...by Molly Harper. This was a PIFM suggestion that I received a few months ago and loved. I see that you liked her Nice Girls series, so I thought of this book.

[Mimmy]

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

Hi Angi! Thanks for the picks. I'm going to read It Had to Be You, Hot Zone and maybe How to Marry a Duke.

[Joyce]

Hi Amy,

Here are your picks. We seem to be pretty much in agreement with our book types we like to read. Hmm I see a lot of books that I read with the Sword and Laser Bookclub on your list. I hope you find something you like.I pretty much stuck to your TBR list with 3 new ones for you.

1. Hot Tamales: This book has a nice hot cover and is a sexy book to boot. Two for one. The Perfect Play

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate: This was such great book. I don't read many of Nicholas Sparks' books but this one was so good. Message in a Bottle

3. Tootsie Pop: This has been on your TBR list since Jan 2011. This was a book I enjoyed that has a different type of paranormal character. Switched

4. M&M’s: I noticed you have not started series but have it on your TBR list. I loved this series. Simon Green is a new author for you to read. Something from the Nightside

5. Skittles: Taste the Rainbow! this is a MM book and has been rated very hightly. Long Hard Ride

6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: This is a book I put off reading for a long time until it was recommended about four or five times to me. I absolutely loved it. Garden Spells

7. Twix : I see you really liked the first book in this series. So here is the second. Eternal Kiss of Darkness

8. Laffy Taffy: This is a light book good for reading at the beach or just relaxing. Has lots of humor also. Nerd in Shining Armor

[Lacy]

~Melissa~ wrote: "Lacy wrote: "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!..."

Melissa,

Yay, I'm glad that you liked them. :)

In that time frame, I can do Keeping Promise Rock (which I have also heard good things) and/or Clockwork Prince for buddy reads. Just give me a heads up when you will be ready to start.

I think You will really like Armed & Dangerous, because Julian Cross and Cameron Jacobs from Warrior's Cross have big parts in it! They added some humor to things!

[Joyce]

Hi Kate,

I think I'm going to start with something light

and then perhaps and if I have time perhaps I've been wanting to read that for a while now

[Shatan]

Hi Amy,

I hope you enjoy your picks! Please let me know what you think of the ones you read.

1. Hot Tamale -
- Come Away with me (With Me in Seattle, #1) by Kristen Proby
(Okay, not only is this cover HOT, so is the book! Plus, if you like
this book you will even love the series!)
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16...

- Devoured (Devoured #1) by Emily Snow (BUDDY READ?)
This has been on my TBR list forever! I heard it was good and it was also recommended for me to
read as well. Let me know if you want to buddy read.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate -
-The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden (The Coincidence #1) by Jessica Sorensen
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16...

- Hopeless (Hopeless #1) by Colleen Hoover
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15...

These 2 were the 1st books I read this year and they set the bar high for my future reads! Great books!

3. Tootsie Pop - OLDE BUT GOODIE
- Avoiding Commitment (Avoiding #1) by K.A. Linde
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

- Avoiding Responsibility (Avoiding #2) by K.A. Linde
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

(Okay, it's close to be being on your TBR for 6 months. You added it on my bday so it's fate!)
Excellent Read! I love this series! I added both b/c you are not going to want to stop at just book 1. I promise! ;-)

4. M&M -
- Thoughtless (Thoughtless #1) by S.C. Stephens
I love this series, I'm currently reading (actually listening to audiobook) the 3rd book. All I can say is WOW & Kellan Kyle!
Trust me after you read this book you are going to want to read the entire trilogy
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13...

- This Man (This Man #1) by Jodi Ellen Malpas
One of my favorite books - This Man is something else! I thought putting this under Laffy Taffy b/c he's nuts but there are other elements to this book.
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16...

5. Skittles
- Flat Out Love (Flat-Out Love) by Jessica Park
(Colorful Cover) Good Book
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...

- Fallen Too Far (Fallen #1) by Abbi Glines
(Colorful Cover) LOVED this book!
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16...

6. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups -
- Trust in Advertising by Victoria Michaels
Very enjoyable read!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8...

- Beautiful Bastard (Beautiful #1) by Christina Lauren
Good book, but way too much S-E-X!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

7. Twix-
- Down on London Road by Samantha Young
You read On Dublin Road (On Dublin Road #1) you will also enjoy this one as well.
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16...

- Entwined with you (Crossfire #3) by Sylvia Day comes out June 4th
One of the most highly anticipated books this year. I can't wait to read it! (Buddy Read?)
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15...


8. Laffy Taffy - (Ha, so you read all the A Neighbor from Hell Series - thats what I was going to recommend, but these are cute and light reads!)
- I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

- Anyone But You by Jennifer Cruise - Quick but Cute Read!
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33...

[Zara's Retreat]

Inge wrote: "Hello Zara,

I tried to give you a couple of options for each category, half from your shelves and half new to you. I hope you enjoy your picks.

1. Hot Tamales: A hot & spicy candy! Recommend a ..."

Hi Inge,

Thanks for the picks. I've only just now been able to access this group as I am currently not at home and have been using a very, very, slow computer. Many of the picks you've made are ones that I've been wanting to read for a while. Thanks again.

[Shatan]

Thanks Leslie for my picks! I can't wait to try them!


Leslie wrote: "Hi Shatan! I had fun looking at your books. We have some things in common but you also had some I'd never heard of. I gave you a mix of your TBR and mine. Hope you find something - if not let me kn..."

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

For Dawn i hope you enjoy your picks

1. Hot Tamales: A hot & spicy candy!
Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down, sherrilyn kenyon (this one just screams hot spicy ooooo)

2. Ghirardelli Chocolate: My Sister's Keeper, jodi picoult ( definitely an intense/emotional book-get the boxes of kleenex ready)

3. Tootsie Pop: Succubus Blues, richelle mead (i really like this series)

4. M&M’s: Dead Witch Walking, kim harrison (love this series - I especially love Jinx)

5. Skittles: Bewitched Bothered & Bevampyred, mary jo putney (the colors were pretty)

6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: Angels' Blood, nalini singh (Raphel & Elena - a match made in Heaven)

7. Twix: Mercy Burns, keri arthur

8. Laffy Taffy: The Kitchen Witch, annette blair (cute & humorous book)

[Amy]

Shatan,

Wow love the picks! I want to read all of them, June will be a busy month! Lol
I am going to start with Down London Road, Entwined, Devoured, Beautiful Bastard, Fallen, Avoiding Series, Come Away with Me and if I have time the rest lol.

sure I will do a buddy read for Entwined and Devoured, let me know when you want to start.

Amy

Shatan wrote: "Hi Amy,

I hope you enjoy your picks! Please let me know what you think of the ones you read.

1. Hot Tamale -
- Come Away with me (With Me in Seattle, #1) by Kristen Proby
(Okay, no..."

[Amy J.]

Joyce wrote: "Hi Amy,

Here are your picks. We seem to be pretty much in agreement with our book types we like to read. Hmm I see a lot of books that I read with the Sword and Laser Bookclub on your list. I hop..."

Thanks for the recommendations. I think I'd enjoy most of these (Nicholas Sparks is the exception), but right now, I think I'm going to read and