2013 October Pick It For Me! Challenge

[⚜️XAR]

Lacy wrote: "Skandia

Just finished my third book, . A very entertaing read and I loved that the lead female was not a waif by any means! I gave it 4 stars."

Lacy, this is one of my favorites in the Dark Hunter series...Bride is such a wonderful character! If you like her, I'd recommend, even though I'm not your original recommender, Angela Verdenius' Erotic series that starts with Doctor's Delight. The stories aren't really that erotic, just got listed that way, but all of them feature Plus sized heroines. It is a wonderful series, and I just recently found out that she did a spin off series as well! I'm looking forward to reading those!

[Lacy]

Victoria wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Skandia

Just finished my third book, . A very entertaing read and I loved that the lead female was not a waif by any means! I gave it 4 stars."

Lacy, th..."

Thanks, Victoria! I will look into those books.
Night Play was a good one!

[~Leslie~]

HI Kimberly,
Finished my first pick It was a cute fun read. I love to have something light and frothy to read after so much Urban fantasy. Thanks for the pick!

[Brandilyn]

Fran wrote: "Hi Brandilyn!

I hope you find something you like.... I had fun going through your shelves :)

I picked up quite a few while I was there, LOL.

Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles -

Let's Hear it ..."

Read A Better Place and Strength of the Pack and enjoyed both of them. I might read a few more this month but I will definitely get to most of them over the next few months. Added a few to my TBR as well :) Thanks for the picks.

[Elizabeth]

Crystal,
I finished my second pick . I liked it, although I found it a little slow, gave it 3 stars and overall I'm glad I read it. Thanks for the pick!
I'm going to start next week:)

[❆ Crystal ❆]

Elizabeth, I read dracula as well.... and I gave it the same 3 stars. I'm glad you read it. I was trying to imagine reading this is the 1800's with candlelight.... creepy.

I hope you like Rock Chick... I heard good things about it.

[⚜️XAR]

Finished Danger in the Shadows this morning and immediately started The Negotiator. Both are good reads and quick as well!

[Amy J.]

I finished my first book The Dark Highlander I found it a bit underwhelming.

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Penney

I finished Glory in Death and I have started The Last Boyfriend I will see if I can read more of you recommendation as I go

[Carla]

Ashley--
I finished and really liked it. I loved the fairy tale told at the beginning of each chapter and the sexual tension between the characters. I'm now reading The Serpent Prince, another book in Hoyt's series. Thanks for the great recommendation.

[Lauren]

@Erin

Finished my first pick - definitely my favorite in the series. Of course, it had me at serial killer but I also love how Charles and Anna cope with their difficulties and the ending was a huge surprise.

Thanks for the great pick!

[Mary Ann]

Dee
Just finished a 2nd pick, Club Shadowlands. It was a good and pretty quick read. Thanks for the suggestion! I'm going to try to read at least 1 more by the end of the month (Molly Harper).

[⚜️XAR]

Daffodil, I finished The Negotiator yesterday! It was really good, and I liked that you get to see what is going on with the previously mentioned couples, as well as what is going on with the family. Ended up grabbing the second book in the series, since I am ahead of things slightly. After that, will probably pick up Once Upon a Prince to read, to cleanse the mental palate, if you will.

[LaurLa]

October 2013 PIFM Challenge - picked by Katie

Hey Katie - I'm half-way there! I plan to read #1 and #2 next :-)

Hope you're able to find something interesting in here. :)

Sweet and Gooey:
1. Chocolate Truffles - Backstage Pass - This book surprised me with how much I enjoyed it!
2. Ice Cream - Midnight in Death - I haven't started the In Death series yet, but it looks like you really like them!
3. Jellybeans - I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier- A favorite m/m romance. Really good.

Salty and Crunchy:
4. Potato Chips - Only Us: A Fool's Gold Holiday Novella -- 10.4 - Done - 3.5*
5. Pretzels - Mr. Perfect -- 10.13 Done - 4*
6. Mixed Nuts - Dark Lover

Combination:
7. Trail Mix - The Mane Event
8. Bacon Sundae - Latakia

[LaurLa]

Nadine wrote: " arena

I finished my third pick Mine Till Midnight
Thanks for the pick"

Hope you enjoyed!!

[Katie]

Laurla wrote: "October 2013 PIFM Challenge - picked by Katie

Hey Katie - I'm half-way there! I plan to read #1 and #2 next :-)

Hope you're able to find something interesting in here. :)

Sweet and Gooey:
1. Ch..."

I'm glad you liked Mr. Perfect! I really enjoyed that one, too. :) I hope you like Backstage Pass!

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Arena
I just finished my 3rd pick LOVED IT!!!! I'm off to start the second book in the trilogy. Thank you for the pick :)

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Laurla wrote: "Nadine wrote: " arena

I finished my third pick Mine Till Midnight
Thanks for the pick"

Hope you enjoyed!!"

I didn't like it at the beginning but it got better towards the end for me. I gave it 3*s

[Jaime]

Diane, I just finished . It is not usually what I read but it was enjoyable. I am going to try it was free for Amazon Prime members :)

[Gea]

Carla I finished and loved it. I also read in the last days of September, I couldn't resist it :)

[Fi]

Joyce wrote: "Hi Apilif, Here are your picks, I hope your find something to enjoy.


Chocolate Truffles –
From your TBR list- The Queen's Librarian- this looks like a hoot.

Ice Cream –
From your TBR list -Unde..."

Finished , which I liked except for the end, and , which was just a ton of fun. Might still read a couple more if the challenge winds are on my side. lol Thanks for the picks. :)

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Jaime wrote: "Diane, I just finished . It is not usually what I read but it was enjoyable. I am going to try it was free for Amazon Prime members :)"

Glad you enjoyed the first one. It was one of the weaker of the series, but I still like it. The next is a nice paranormal cozy mystery.

[Juliet]

Finished my second book .
I really enjoyed this one. Funny, romantic and a page turner. A 5 stars read for me.

[LaurLa]

October 2013 PIFM Challenge - picked by Katie

Hey Katie
Finished Backstage Pass and totally enjoyed it! Now I have to go get the rest and finish them all!
I think instead of Midnight in Death, I'm gonna try your pick I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier. M/M isn't usually my thing, but trying something new is the whole point!

Sweet and Gooey:
1. Chocolate Truffles - Backstage Pass - This book surprised me with how much I enjoyed it! -- 10.15 Done! 4*
2. Ice Cream - Midnight in Death - I haven't started the In Death series yet, but it looks like you really like them!
3. Jellybeans - I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier- A favorite m/m romance. Really good.

Salty and Crunchy:
4. Potato Chips - Only Us: A Fool's Gold Holiday Novella -- 10.4 - Done - 3.5*
5. Pretzels - Mr. Perfect -- 10.13 Done - 4*
6. Mixed Nuts - Dark Lover

Combination:
7. Trail Mix - The Mane Event
8. Bacon Sundae - Latakia

[LaurLa]

Susan A wrote: "laurla

Finished a second book Rentboy 4 stars. Thanks for this pick!"

Sorry my reply is so late in coming ;-) But I'm so glad you liked it! What's next?

[⚜️XAR]

Finished up with a couple of books in the O'Malley series that came after The Negotiator, then started Working Stiff today. I'm about a third of the way into it...and can tell this really isn't my cup of tea. Gonna slog through and finish it, but my first impressions of it are at two stars right now.

[Katie]

Laurla wrote: "October 2013 PIFM Challenge - picked by Katie

Hey Katie
Finished Backstage Pass and totally enjoyed it! Now I have to go get the rest and finish them all!
I think instead of Midnight in Death, I'..."

I hope you like it! If you don't, at least I've gotten a couple good ones in there for you already. :P

[LaurLa]

October 2013 PIFM Challenge - picked by Katie

Hey Katie - I'm all done!!! Thanks again for the picks - I really enjoyed them all! Happy Reading!!


Sweet and Gooey:
1. Chocolate Truffles - Backstage Pass - This book surprised me with how much I enjoyed it! -- 10.15 Done! 4*
2. Ice Cream - Midnight in Death - I haven't started the In Death series yet, but it looks like you really like them!
3. Jellybeans - I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier- A favorite m/m romance. Really good. -- 10.16 Done 3.5*

Salty and Crunchy:
4. Potato Chips - Only Us: A Fool's Gold Holiday Novella -- 10.4 - Done - 3.5*
5. Pretzels - Mr. Perfect -- 10.13 Done - 4*
6. Mixed Nuts - Dark Lover

Combination:
7. Trail Mix - The Mane Event
8. Bacon Sundae - Latakia

[LaurLa]

Katie wrote: "Laurla wrote: "October 2013 PIFM Challenge - picked by Katie

I hope you like it! If you don't, at least I've gotten a couple good ones in there for you already. :P

I did enjoy I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier - like I said, not my usual thing but I am glad I read it. I gave it a 3.5. I have to say, though, that the title doesn't do the book justice. It's way more in depth and emotional than the title suggests, IMO. I can see why it's one of your favorites. Thank-you for sharing it with me :-)

[Penney]

Arena wrote: "Penney

I finished Glory in Death and I have started The Last Boyfriend I will see if I can read more of you recommendation as I go"

Arena, it looks like you've got a Nora Roberts theme going. I hope you're enjoying them :-)

[Penney]

Speaking of a Nora Roberts theme, I finished last week, Jessica. It was a great beginning to what appears to be another entertaining Nora Roberts trilogy. Thanks for the recommendation!

[Katie]

Laurla wrote: "Katie wrote: "Laurla wrote: "October 2013 PIFM Challenge - picked by Katie

I hope you like it! If you don't, at least I've gotten a couple good ones in there for you already. :P

I did enjoy I'll..."

I'm so glad you enjoyed the picks this month! Yeah, don't get me started about that title and cover. They're terrible, and you're absolutely right that they aren't appropriate for the book. Thanks for giving it a shot even though it's not your thing! :)

[⚜️XAR]

Finished Working Stiff this morning at work. Really didn't care for it, even though it reminded me of the Universal Soldier movies. Thanks for the recommendation though, Daffodil, most of your other ones seem to have been good reads over all!

[Daffodil]

Victoria wrote: "Finished Working Stiff this morning at work. Really didn't care for it, even though it reminded me of the Universal Soldier movies. Thanks for the recommendation though, Daffodil, most of your ot..."

Sorry it was a miss. I'm happy you've enjoyed some of your other books, though.

[⚜️XAR]

Daffodil wrote: "Victoria wrote: "Finished Working Stiff this morning at work. Really didn't care for it, even though it reminded me of the Universal Soldier movies. Thanks for the recommendation though, Daffodil..."

Oh, no worries! I figured not all of them would work out! Probably going to head for Touch the Dark next, it's due back at the library soon.

[Angi]

It's taken me a little while but I got my first book done...Long Night Moon...now I can't wait to read the next one. Thanks for the pick!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Breann! Finally got some other books out of the way so I could read one of your picks! I finished Redneck Romeo early (really early) yesterday morning and loved it! Dalton was such a sweetie! So many of your picks look so good, I am really hoping to get to more but so far reading has been slow this month.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Hi, everyone!

We've reached the halfway point of the month, and just over half of the participants have reported reading at least one book (39 of 74). 17 people have read more than one book, and 3 overachievers have already read 4 or more! So far we've read a total of 69 books, and here they are :D

[Fran, Moderator]

Thanks for the pretty covers KarenH!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

So pretty! Awesome books too!

[⚜️XAR]

*sheepish look* Guilty as charged as an overachiever...

Grats to everyone!

[Nikki]

I finished my first pick! Wolf of Arundale Hall and it was awesome! :) I'm gonna try to read at least one more before the end of the month!

[Nadine Bookaholic]

glad you liked your pick Nikki

[Carla]

Gea wrote: "Carla I finished and loved it. I also read in the last days of September, I couldn't resist it :)"

Good, I'm glad that you liked the books (and I don't blame you for not waiting--it's hard enough to manage all the books w/o worrying about what month it is) :)

[Carla]

Ashley--

Thanks again for the great picks. I just finished my second PIFM challenge book this month, and loved it--such wonderful, quirky characters and real emotion. Thanks.

[Pam]

Gea-
I stayed up way later than I should have on Wednesday to finish Once Upon a Tartan. I really liked--as I said, I've recently discovered Burrowes. She writes books that make me laugh out loud. I had read the one before this but felt like I needed a family tree. The way this month is going, I'm not sure I'll get to another choice but I've added them to my TBR.

[Skandia]

Leslie,
I finished my second book and I liked it. One more series added to my TBR.
Thanks for the rec!

[Elke]

Sandy,

Finished my 3rd pick !! Loved it! On to #4???

Thanks again for the great picks!

[SandyC]

I finished a second pick, Beautiful Ruins. It was wonderfully written and original. Really liked it!

[⚜️XAR]

Rainy day at work means that I was able to finish Touch the Dark today. It was ok, had promise, but I felt like I was missing a bit of backstory throughout, which made for a confusing read. I'll have to do some research, see if I am missing a prequel or short story that clarifies things a bit. Would go back to the series if I can get that clarification, so thanks for the recommendation, Daffodil!