2013 August Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Brandilyn wrote: "Macwolf01 Here you go...."

Sorry Brandilyn, I thought I replied but I guess not ... I'm trying to get one of these: Changing The Game, Easy, Backstage Pass, Flat-Out Sexy or Cut & Run. Which ever one I come across first.

Thanks for the great picks.

[Elke]

Alexis,
Read my first pick- Chloe Neill did not disappoint once again! Loved it!!

On to pick #2!!

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Karen H

I finished my fifth pick LOVED IT!

[Penney]

Hi Brandilyn! I just finished . It was light & fluffy and hot & sexy, perfect for a rainy day read. A solid three star read for me, but I'm giving it an extra half star for the steamy dirty talk :-)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Nadine wrote: "Karen H

I finished my fifth pick LOVED IT!"

Yay, I'm so glad! I really need to bump KA up nearer the top of my TBR - I have a bunch of her books but I've only read one. I liked it a lot though and need to revisit her soon!

[Nadine Bookaholic]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Nadine wrote: "Karen H

I finished my fifth pick LOVED IT!"

Yay, I'm so glad! I really need to bump KA up nearer the top of my TBR - I have a bunch of her book..."
That was the last one for the Dream Series but some of the characters roll into a new series so I have added that series to my to-read shelf. I really enjoy her books

[Rachel-RN]

Susan A
I read Magic Lost, Trouble Found and enjoyed it! And I hope to get to Siege this month too.

[Natalie]

Natalie wrote:

Here are my picks for you. I added some of my favorite m/m choices, in case you have any interest. If not, just ignore them! I hope you're able to find something that ..."


Ok Katie I just finished Down To You. I really liked the book. Nash and Cash, crazy names crazy story. I would have loved to know Marissa reaction to her cousin. Maybe in the next book in the series???? I am on to my next one of your picks just have not decided yet which one. I will let you know soon!

[Katie]

Natalie wrote: "Natalie wrote:

Here are my picks for you. I added some of my favorite m/m choices, in case you have any interest. If not, just ignore them! I hope you're able to find something that ..."


Ok ..."

Glad you enjoyed it, Natalie!

[Natalie]

I have picked my next book... The Perfect Marriage

[Susan A]

Kerste -

I read a 2nd book, this one from my TBR A Gentleman's Gentleman. I expected this to be cute, funny, but most of the author's efforts fell flat and some were just wrong.

(view spoiler)[Ummm..this sentence, spoken by a man about his 5 yr old son,

"Drake, he noticed, still clung to Brodie, reminding him of a little wide-eyed bottom."

is revolting. Men, gay or straight, do not usually think of their 5 yr olds in a sexual way. I assume the author was going for cute, but this is disturbing.

(hide spoiler)]

[Debra]

Finished 1st pick and now going to finish 2 nd pick loved reading Ruthless

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Karen H

I finished my 6th pick ....what shall I read now????

[Amy J.]

Lauren wrote: "Amy J. wrote: "Thanks Lauren for the terrific recommendations. There's so many great books to choose from that I'm not quite sure what I'll end up reading.



I loved this book! Thanks so much for recommending it. I see what you mean when you said it made you think. It took me awhile to get through the book because I often stopped to think about things myself.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Fran, I just finished my second pick and except for one stupid plot point, loved it. Thanks again!

[Amy]

Leslie,
I finished Reason to Breathe . Wow very emotional. It drew me in immediately, I hated to put it down. As much I enjoyed it at times I found it frustrating to read. Overall I thought the author did a great job of capturing Emma's emotions. great pick!
I will be continuing on with Barely Breathing

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Nadine wrote: "Karen H

I finished my 6th pick ....what shall I read now????"

LOL! - I already gave you a whole list...what more do you want? :D

[Dee]

continue with the series?

[Elke]

Alexis,

Finished my second pick -I expected it to be a little better but I gave it a solid 3 stars!

On to #3!!

[Elizabeth]

Nichole,
i finished my third pick and had so much fun! Another awesome addition to the series!

[Nadine Bookaholic]

~KarenH~ wrote: "LOL! - I already gave you a whole list...what more do you want? :D"

LOL Yes you gave me a great list! Unfortunately I have several challenges going on so I have to read some books for those too...But I will be back to your selections soon I'm sure. :)

[SandyC]

@Dee,
I finished a second book . I liked the story, and I really love books about this era for personal reasons. During WWII, My grandpa was a U.S. soldier who met my British grandmother while he was in London. I can just imagine how it felt to live through such a time. While I liked the main story of the book (Liz and Morgan), I really enjoyed Betty's story and how her character underwent tremendous personal growth by volunteering for WAC. Thanks for recommendation!

[Ezi]

.:Karen wrote: "Hi Ezinwanyi , so here are your picks :)

◈Purple: {Used to symbolize magic and mystery} - Leave everything and read , wonderful wonderful book <3

◈Blue: {Cool..."

Hey Karen!
I read and really enjoyed it. It was really sad in some parts but there was HOPE st the end. Now tackling and I'll let you know once this one is done.

[Alexis]

Hey Nikita I finally got my first pick finished! was just as great as all of Hoover's other books! I'm not generally a big fan of the books from the guy's point of view just because the female authors never seem to catch a guy brain right, but I thought she did a wonderful job! Thank you for a great recommendation!

[Alexis]

Elke wrote: "Alexis,

Finished my second pick -I expected it to be a little better but I gave it a solid 3 stars!

On to #3!!"


I'm glad you loved your first pick Elke! It's a shame the third book wasn't any better for you though, but hey at least you can say you read them all! ;)

[Elke]

Alexis wrote: "Elke wrote: "Alexis,

Finished my second pick -I expected it to be a little better but I gave it a solid 3 stars!

On to #3!!"


I'm glad you loved your first pick Elke! It..."


Alexis

I just started -did you want to do the buddy read? If not we can do . Let me know!

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Vilda wrote: "Hey Nadine! Just finished and really loved it! This series is hilarious. x) Now to see which book I end up with next. ;)"

I'm glad you enjoyed it, I really like that series as well :)

[Isha]

Alexis wrote: "Hey Nikita I finally got my first pick finished! was just as great as all of Hoover's other books! I'm not generally a big fan of the books from the guy's point of ..."

Glad you liked it, I read Hopeless this month so now I'm looking forward to reading Losing Hope.

[Lady Jaye]

Vi, I just finished reading a few moments ago. I give it ★★½ stars.
For me, the most suspenseful and interesting parts of the book were the last couple of chapters before the epilogue. Thank you for the push to continue the series. I'll see if I can fit another book in before the month ends :D

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Suzanne, I finished Once Upon a Tower a few days ago, and really enjoyed it - love that entire series! Thanks for the great picks this month...I have one left to read!

[Rachel-RN]

Susan A
I finished Siege too! This is an awesome zombie trilogy- I strongly recommend!

[Lauren]

Amy J. wrote: "loved this book! Thanks so much for recommending it. I see what you mean when you said it made you think. It took me awhile to get through the book because I often stopped to think about things myself. "

@Amy J. - so glad you enjoyed it. I've have the sequel on my TBR but haven't had the chance to get to it yet.

[Elke]

Finished my 3rd pick ...which was a buddy read with Alexis!

So bitter sweet to finish the series....but it was great...LOVED it!!!

[Skandia]

Diane ~Firefly~,
I finished my first pick and it was great to meet familiar characters and catch up with their lives. I'm not a fan of Weisberger's writing style and I wish there would have been more of Miranda, but a decent sequel, 3 stars.

[Gea]

Angi, I finished and loved it. It was a great end to a great series and a hint for the next one

[Elizabeth]

Nichole, I finished and it was awesome, I loved it! I won't be able to read anything more this month but I'll definately going to read The Siren next month!
Thank you so much for the wonderful picks!

[Brett]

I finished my second pick, . It was ok. I had a hard time getting into it.

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Jane(PS)!

I finished a third pick and I enjoyed it. For me, it wasn't as great as the first one in the series, but still a very good read.

Thanks for all of the great picks this month! I'm not sure I will get to any more from your list this month, but I plan to get to quite a few more in the future :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi ilovebakedgoods (Teresa), I got sidetracked on my way to Once Upon a Tower - again!! I finished Turn and Burn yesterday! It was a solid 4 stars for me, maybe even 4+! I really loved the MC's and enjoyed their story! I did manage to start Tower in audio on Friday, so I should finish early next week. I am hoping to get to The Next Always this month too, but I want to listen to it and am really heavy in audio this month. Unless I spend all my "reading" time "listening" and playing solitaire I am not sure how far I will get. Yeah, I suppose I could do housework too...

[Nichole]

Elizabeth wrote: "Nichole, I finished and it was awesome, I loved it! I won't be able to read anything more this month but I'll definately going to read The Siren next month!
Thank ..."

I'm glad you enjoyed your picks this month!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Fran wrote: "Hi Jane(PS)!

I finished a third pick and I enjoyed it. For me, it wasn't as great as the first one in the series, but still a very good read.

Thanks for all of the g..."

Glad you enjoyed them Fran :) I was only able to manage one book this month, so you well out-stripped me!

[[deleted user]]

Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron wrote: ".:Karen wrote: "Hi Ezinwanyi , so here are your picks :)

◈Purple: {Used to symbolize magic and mystery} - Leave everything and read , wonderful wonderful book ..."

Im glad you liked it Ezinwayi :)

[Vi]

Lady Jaye wrote: "Vi, I just finished reading a few moments ago. I give it ★★½ stars.
For me, the most suspenseful and interesting parts of the book were the last couple of chapters b..."

Oh, so sorry you didn't enjoy that one. I had heard great things about when it was released. Hope your next read is much better. :)

[[deleted user]]

Ty wrote: "Hey Karen!

I think this is the 3rd time I've picked for you (what's up with the randomizers??) so I seriously hope you don't get sick of me - and probably the same books that I generally recommend..."

Im starting with Curio , I can do with something hot :D

[Kami]

I finished another pick. Evernight. It was really good. I liked it a lot and gave it four stars.

[Dee]

Vi wrote: "Lady Jaye wrote: "Vi, I just finished reading a few moments ago. I give it ★★½ stars.
For me, the most suspenseful and interesting parts of the book were the last co..."

The I-Team series seems to be pretty polarizing...I've read 3 now and I don't get what ppl see in them - the heroines for investigative reporters have some serious TSTL moments

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Skandia wrote: "Diane ~Firefly~,
I finished my first pick and it was great to meet familiar characters and catch up with their lives. I'm not a fan of We..."

Glad it was at least ok. I've never read her before.

[Kami]

I also finished Princess Ben. It was really good too. Another four star read.

[Shatan]

Debra wrote: "--Shatan, thanks for the picks I've started with Beyond the Highland Misr and Ruthless first then gonna tackle Dancing at Midnight ! Love all the picks would love to try and read all!"

Debra,

Sorry, I've been MIA! I'm glad you liked your picks! ;-)

[Fran, Moderator]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Fran, I just finished my second pick and except for one stupid plot point, loved it. Thanks again!

"

So glad you enjoyed it Diane!