2013 December Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Amy J.]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Amy J! You picked for me this month, now I get to return the favor for next month! I hope to get your picks done when I get home this evening...sometime tomorrow at the latest!"

That's cool. I can't wait to see what you pick for me.

[SandyC]

Beppy, I am picking for you again! I hope you like something on the list. These are all from your specified shelf.

1. Amusement Park/Disneyworld


2. Safari


3. Gambling/Vegas


4. Staycation


6. Dude Ranch


7. NYC for the ball drop


8. Honeymoon

[⚜️XAR]

April wrote: "Victoria - Let me know if I need to re-pick

1. Amusement Park/Disneyworld- Choose a fairy tale retelling or a book with humor in it.
One For the money, and Cinderella unmasked

2. Safari - Choose ..."

Wow, April! I see a lot of picks from my shelf, and just a couple of recommendations that you added in, with one duplicate pick. Looks like I've got quite a bit to choose from!

With it being the month of Christmas, and me still having to do a bunch of crafting, I'm not too sure how many I'll be able to get to but here's the list of what I am going to attempt from your picks.

Planning on Reading Books:
1. Christmas on Mimosa Lane-12/19/13
2. Christmas at Pebble Creek-12/3/13
3. Home to Pebble Creek-12/14/13
4. Claimed-12/6/13
5. No Place for a Dame substituting Promise Me Heaven-12/24/13
6. The Perfect Play-12/11/13
7. The Naughty List-12/5/13
8. One Night with a Cowboy-12/18/13

Will attempt to get to in December:
1. One for the Money-12/6/13
2. Cinderella Unmasked
3. Strange Neighbors
4. Sugar Rush-12/25/13
5. Tiger Eye
6. Always the Baker, Never the Bride
7. Ruby


All of these are on top of my reads for the Meet and Greet challenge, so I will definitely keep busy this month!

Edited to add: Thanks to Amazon having All Through the Night on sale today (12/3/13), I found out that No Place for a Dame is the continuation of a small trilogy that the author started a while ago. Since I hate jumping into the middle of a series, I'm substituting the first book Promise Me Heaven for No Place for a Dame.

[Lacy]

Hi Larissa,
I hope you like them!

1. Amusement Park/Disneyworld- Choose a fairy tale retelling or a book with humor in it.
The Lion's Lady - Heroine is very cute!
Just the Sexiest Man AliveWallbanger

2. Safari - Choose a book with an animal on the cover or in the story. Maybe a shifter romance?
Water for Elephants
Pride Mates

3. Gambling/Vegas - Choose a book where an MC takes a chance on love and/or tries to win the girl's/guy's heart.
Rock Chick
On Dublin Street

4. Staycation - Choose a shorter book and/or a story centered around a family or group of friends hanging out together.
The Villa
Slammed

5. Beach/Tropical Island - Choose a book with a HOT cover and/or a steamy story.
Lover Unleashed
Tempt Me Tonight

6. Dude Ranch - Choose a Western/Cowboy romance or a book with several 'dudes'.
Comanche Moon - A great one!
My Sunshine
Logan

7. NYC for the ball drop - Choose a Holiday romance or a new to them author for your pickee.
Watchers - I have read this one about 10 times. They do celebrate Christmas at some point.
The You I Never Knew - A favorite contemporary
The Marriage Bargain

8. Honeymoon - Choose a romance book with a sweet, innocent, virginal character. Or the first book in a series you think your pickee would love.
The Secret - A favorite historical
On the Island - I was iffy about reading this one, but I loved it!

[⚜️XAR]

Ok, Penney, here are my picks for you. I just used you To Read shelf, so please let me know if I should re-pick for you!

1. Amusement Park/Disneyworld- Choose a fairy tale retelling or a book with humor in it.
Beauty by Robin McKinley (From your To Read shelf) or Rapunzel by Selena Kitt (One I haven't re-read for review purposes, but I remember it being good! I see that you've read a couple of the other Modern Wicked Fairy Tales, so I hope you like it!)

2. Safari - Choose a book with an animal on the cover or in the story. Maybe a shifter romance?
Bear Meets Girl by Shelly Laurenston (From your To Read Shelf) or Without Reservations by J. L. Langley (I've read some of her other books, she's a decent author. This is a M/M shifter romance that sounds good!)

3. Gambling/Vegas - Choose a book where an MC takes a chance on love and/or tries to win the girl's/guy's heart.
Reaching for the Stars by Janice Horton (From your To Read Shelf) or First Date by Krista McGee (This is a Christian YA romance, but totally fits the theme of taking chances!)

4. Staycation - Choose a shorter book and/or a story centered around a family or group of friends hanging out together.
Bodywork by Marie Harte (From your To Read shelf and was pretty good!) or Charmed Spirits by Carrie Ann Ryan (I really enjoyed this book, even though it is the Halloween installment of this series centered around 5 brothers, I think it is worth reading!)

5. Beach/Tropical Island - Choose a book with a HOT cover and/or a steamy story.
Alien Mate by Eve Langlais (from your To Read shelf-very steamy!) or Entwined: Jane in the Jungle by Colette Gale (steamy jungle read and has beach scenes!)

6. Dude Ranch - Choose a Western/Cowboy romance or a book with several 'dudes'.
Taken by the Cowboy by Julianne MacLean (from your To Read shelf) or Roped by Ann Jacobs (I'm not a big fan of western/cowboy romances, but I really enjoyed this one! It is a shorter erotic read, though!)

7. NYC for the ball drop - Choose a Holiday romance or a new to them author for your pickee.
I'm going to punk out a bit here and not pick something from your To Read shelf and just recommend a book for you in this catagory. I highly enjoyed Kissing Under the Mistletoe by Marina Adair. It was a cute, funny Christmas read and I've re-read it at least once now. I have a Kindle copy of it and would be happy to loan it to you if you have the ability to read Kindle books.

8. Honeymoon - Choose a romance book with a sweet, innocent, virginal character. Or the first book in a series you think your pickee would love.
The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan (From your To Read shelf) or The Summer of Cotton Candy by Debbie Viguié (The romance plays out over the four books of the series, and it's Christian YA romance, but I really enjoyed reading all these books! They were just great!)

[Shelby]

Dang it I missed sign ups! :-p I swear when I looked the other day the thread wasn't open and now I come back and it's closed. I'd love to volunteer for re-picks if it's possible.

[Penney]

Hi Nikita! Once again I got the times all wrong for this challenge. I'll start working on your picks now.

[Penney]

Thanks for the picks Victoria! I have to take my time and go through them, but right now I'm focusing on Kissing Under the Mistletoe. We'll see what happens :)

[⚜️XAR]

Penney wrote: "Thanks for the picks Victoria! I have to take my time and go through them, but right now I'm focusing on Kissing Under the Mistletoe. We'll see what happens :)"

Glad you liked them! Let me know if you want to borrow it from me on the Kindle, I still have my loan for it!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Brandilyn wrote: "Okay MountainKat here you go. There is one from your shelf and a NTY for each one."

Thank you for the picks Brandilyn! I want to read lots of them, but I know for sure I am going to read Holiday Games!

[Larissa]

Lacy, thank you for the recs! I'll probably end up reading Lover Unleashed, since I've been meaning to read it for more than an year now, and maybe Slammed or Rock Chick or On Dublin Street. We'll see, I guess. Thanks again! (:

[Amy J.]

For Ty

1. Amusement Park: Modern Wicked Fairy Tales: The Complete Collection I think they're also sold separately if you want a short read.

2. Safari: Tempting the Beast

3. Vegas: North and South

4. Staycation: Tattered Love

5.Beach: Alien, Mine

6. Dude Ranch: Six

7. NYC Ball Drop: Christmas is Cancelled

8. Honeymoon (I get tired of the cliched virgin heroine, here's one where the hero is the virgin): All of You

Hope something from this list strikes your fancy.

[Fran, Moderator]

Shelby wrote: "Dang it I missed sign ups! :-p I swear when I looked the other day the thread wasn't open and now I come back and it's closed. I'd love to volunteer for re-picks if it's possible."

Shelby, Runell missed the sign ups too. So how about you two pick for each other?

I will PM Runell and let her know :)

[Shelby]

Yay! That would be amazing! I'm totally in. :D *runs off to contemplate awesome books for Runell*

Oh and Runell I would love it if you would consider using my GB picked shelf first, but you are by no means restricted to it.

[Mary Ann]

Carla_Collette wrote: "Mary Ann—
Here are your picks. Hope that you find something that you like. If not, let me know and I can re-pick.

1. Amusement Park/Disneyworld- I really liked The Duke Is Mine (Fairy Tales #3)
..."

Carla, these look great! I know I will get at least 2 of these in. Thanks!

[Ty]

Amy J. wrote: " For Ty

1. Amusement Park: Modern Wicked Fairy Tales: The Complete Collection I think they're also sold separately if you want a short read.

2. Safari: [book:Tempting the Beast|5..."


Thanks for the picks!

Definitely Tempting the Beast and probably Six, cuz that just looks hawt.

[Ashley]

Hello Nichole,
These are my picks for you. I hope that you enjoy them and please let me know if you would like any repicks.

1. Amusement Park/Disneyworld-
The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt(TBR)- This book is not an exact fairy tale retelling but it does have beauty and the beast elements.


Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson(TBR)- Because I recommend two new books in the Dude Ranch category I figured I would recommend two TBR ones in this category. Playing for Keeps is hilarious.


2. Safari -
Fair Game Briggs, Patricia (TBR)- I love this series.


Bear Necessities by Dana Marie Bell(NEW)


3. Gambling/Vegas -
The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Allen, Sarah Addison (TBR)- This is my second favorite Addison book (Garden Spells is the first which I noticed you enjoyed).


Going Too Far by Echols, Jennifer(NEW)


4. Staycation -
Saving Grace by Julie Garwood (TBR)- So this book is a bit of a stretch as far the theme goes... But it is a great book.


The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks (NEW)


5. Beach/Tropical Island -
The Warlord Wants Forever by Cole, Kresley(TBR)- This book is not my favorite in the series but I suggest that you do read it in order because it just gets better and better.


The Wolf Within by Eden, Cynthia(NEW)


6. Dude Ranch -
Prince Charming by Julie Garwood(NEW)- I struggled with this category because I am not really a Western/Cowboy fan. However if I had to pick an exception to the rule it would be this book.


Montana Sky by Nora Roberts(NEW)- Buddy Read?


7. NYC for the ball drop -
Anna and the French Kiss by Perkins, Stephanie(TBR)- This book is not centered on a holiday however the characters do spend holidays together and grow closer during them.


Compromising Positions by Bayley-Burke, Jenna(NEW)


8. Honeymoon -
Lord of Scoundrels by Chase, Loretta(TBR)- I am a sucker for rakes...


Law Man by Kristen Ashley(NEW)- This is a my all time favorite Kristen Ashley book.

[Ty]

Wow, Leslie, that's a whole lotta books we have in common... I tried to hit up your "to-read-next" shelf for some of these picks. It was super hard trying to find something that wasn't on your TBR, but I tried! Please let me know if you need any repicks. Enjoy!

1. Amusement Park/Disneyworld
(TBR) When Beauty Tamed the Beast - seriously, anything with Beauty and the Beast is practically a go-to read for me.
(NEW) Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow - another great retelling of the Beauty/Beast fairytale

2. Safari
(TBR) Frost Burned - Adam. Adam. Adam.
(TBR) On the Prowl - it's super short, so I figured I'll give you an extra TBR pick for this category. But definitely read this before starting the series with Cry Wolf.
(NEW) Hounded - this is straight urban fantasy, no romance - but it's really really good for fans of Mercy Thompson/Kate Daniels/Harry Dresden. It's worth the read just for the Oberon the Irish wolfhound alone (and the narrator's version of Oberon in the audiobook is to-die-for funny)

3. Gambling/Vegas
(TBR) At Last - I think every resident of Lucky Harbor is required to take a chance on love upon moving there...
(NEW) Shine Not Burn - half set in Vegas! fun read.

4. Staycation
(TBR) Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet - Read. Now. Reyes~~~
(NEW) Mackenzie's Mountain - one of the MacKenzie families that I heart.

5. Beach/Tropical Island
(TBR) Archangel's Legion - if you look at my GR profile, you can see that Nalini's Raphael is one of my obsessions. That was written years ago. I stand by this statement still.
(NEW) Real - MMA is another obsession of mine. A great find for me this year.

6. Dude Ranch
(TBR) Bridleton - this looks to be the only western you have on your TBR
(NEW) Duncan's Bride - ahhh the mail-order bride trope. love it!

7. NYC for the ball drop
(TBR) A Mackenzie Family Christmas: The Perfect Gift - the other Mackenzie family that I love to pieces.
(NEW) Losing It - so new adult seems to be a rare read for you, but this was a gem!

8. Honeymoon
(TBR) The Warlord Wants Forever - The IAD series rox my sox. This one wasn't the strongest of the bunch, but they do get progressively better. If you're a fan of audiobooks, I HIGHLY recommend listening to this. The narrator does a fantastic job with the myriad of accents required in the IAD world. And he's so yummy growly when he needs to be....
(NEW) Fairest of Them All - yearly reread for me!

[Mary Ann]

Hey, Yz!
I enjoyed looking at your books. We have similar tastes, so I hope that I’ve picked a few that you will enjoy! I tried to pick at least 2 selections for each category.
1. Amusement Park/Disneyland
Ravish: The Awakening of Sleeping Beauty by Cathy Yardley(On your TBR-Owned Books)
The Last Page by Lacy Camey (Funny Romance)

2. Safari
Wolf's Haven by Ambrielle Kirk(On your TBR-Kindle Freebies)
The Mayfair Moon by J.A. Redmerski (I really liked this book-shifter romance-)

3. Gambling/Vegas
Unattainable by Madeline Sheehan (You've read the first 2 in the series)
Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell

4. Staycation
Secrets by H.M. Ward(Shorter- 97 pages)
Breaking Sin by Teresa Mummert(Shorter book that is a good read-197 pages)

5. Beach/Tropical Island
Rock Me by Cherrie Lynn(Hot Cover and a steamy read-I can lend this one)
Tears of Tess by Pepper Winters (Great, steamy read)

6. Dude Ranch
The Boys Back Home by Sierra Dafoe (Cowboy Romance-or two)
Bluegrass State of Mind by Kathleen Brooks (Currently Free on Amazon)

7. NYC for the Ball Drop
Holiday Bound by Beth Kery(On your TBR-Owned Books and holiday romance)
Carter Reed by Tijan (New to you Author-Loved this book and Author)

8. Honeymoon
Prophecy of the Female Warrior by K.A. Young(On your TBR Kindle Freebies)
Wreck Me by J.L. Mac (1st book in series I think you would like- AND I checked, this book is lendable through Amazon, so let me know if you want me to send it to you)

[Nancy H]

Suzanne,
I had company this evening, and they just left, so I will get your picks up tomorrow when I am not exhausted! I think I will do a much better job for you then. Sorry for the wait....

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Sassafrass!

I hope you find something you like!

Amusement Park-
Quinn's Hart- (tbr) takes place in Disney. Loved this sweet story.
Little Red Riding Crop (tbr)
An Oral Fixation-(new) short, sweet, sexy, friends to lovers. they go to a carnival together.

Safari-
Already Freakn' Mated (tbr) I love Eve Langlais.
Clear Water (tbr) great story with a marine biologist studying weird frogs. such a cute couple.

Gambling/Vegas-
Wicked Games (tbr)- reality show based, survivor-like. fun story, they are hoping to win each other, not just the money :)
10 Ways To Steal Your Lover (new) - a Vegas wedding gone wrong! sweet, fun, romantic.

Staycation-
Continental Breakfast (tbr) - holy cow. I recently read this and loved it. short but super hot and emotional too. A must!
Shaken (new) - another shortie that packs a big emotional punch. Loved this too.

Beach/Tropical-
Odalisque (tbr)- steamy! I love Annabel Joseph and this is one of my favorites of hers.
Coming Clean (new)- also steamy! part of a series but they are all stand-alone. emotional, sexy menage story.

Dude Ranch-
Not His Kiss to Take (tbr)- I really liked this emotional, sexy story.
Up All Night in Bliss (tbr)- or read any Bliss book that you are up to.

NYC-
Unwrapped (tbr)- holiday story
The Marriage Diaries - new author. The set of stories 1-4 is only .99 right now on Amazon. I've read the first two so far and really liked them, married couple spicing up their love life. You could just read the first one if you want a short read. The first story is free on Amazon. The Awakening.

Honeymoon-
If I Were You (tbr)- loved this sexy mystery book. First in the series.
How to Misbehave (tbr)- shy secretary meets sexy, confident construction worker....

[Runell]

Hi, Shelby! Here's to missing the sign-ups. ;)

Here are my picks for you:

1. Amusement Park/Disney World: Tell Me It's Real: Humor is of abundance in this book, I loved it! [Gang Bang]

2. Safari: Chase the Storm: Beautiful story with cowboys and horses, what's not to love? [New to You]

3. Gambling/Vegas: Beautiful Disaster: This book is crazy. Travis has a seriously bad temper, and Abby is an enabler in my opinion, but nonetheless, it made for an entertaining, soap opra read. [New to You]

4. Staycation: Among the Living: Short and hot. The beginning of Vic and Jacob. *Sighs* [Gang Bang]

5. Beach/Tropical Island: The Rebuilding Year: Ryan was a firefighter, and the sex between him and John, yeah, well, it's hot. [Gang Bang]

6. Dude Ranch: Well Traveled: I thoroughly enjoyed this one. [New to You]

7. NYC for the Ball Drop: Slammed: I love Colleen Hoover, and so hopefully you'll like this. [New to You]

8. Honeymoon: Dance With Me: Neither Ed nor Laurie are virginal, but this is a nice, sweet romance. [Gang Bang]

I hope you find something you like, Shelby!

[Skandia]

Fran, you have lost me or I have gone blind?
I'm in sign-up list but not in the picking list :(

[Elke]

Elizabeth,

I will work on your picks tomorrow, and will have them up by midday Monday!

[Joyce]

Hi Lauren, Here are your picks I hope you find something that you like.

1. Amusement Park/Disneyworld- From your TBR list- Once Upon a Tower

2. Safari - from your TBR list -Changeling Moon

3. Gambling/Vegas - New to you -Garden Spells

4. Staycation - From your TBR list- Grave Illusions at just over 200 it is a shorter book on your TBR list.

5. Beach/Tropical Island - From your TBR list -Entice Me at Twilight

6. Dude Ranch -New to you - Long Hard Ride I don't really read westerns so I search for the most popular one that you have not read.

7. NYC for the ball drop -New to You- The Face Of Deception This is a new author for you. I love this particular series.

8. Honeymoon - Your TBR list- Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord

[Fran, Moderator]

Skandia wrote: "Fran, you have lost me or I have gone blind?
I'm in sign-up list but not in the picking list :("


Hi Skandia,

When I went to edit the list just now, I saw you there, but I forgot to put the code at the end of your link so it didn't show up. Sorry about that!

I didn't see the link and had already asked KarenH to pick for you.

So, you are in the B/C group under KarenH. You will be picking for Amy J.

Sorry for the confusion!

[Skandia]

Fran wrote: "Skandia wrote: "Fran, you have lost me or I have gone blind?
I'm in sign-up list but not in the picking list :("


Hi Skandia,

When I went to edit the list just now, I saw you there, but I forgot ..."

Yay! Thanks Fran!

[Shelby]

Hi Runell! Go us!

So my picks for you.

1. Amusement Park/Disney World
The Student Prince (new) - Ok so Arthur and Merlin may not be quite a fairy tale, but it's still an awesome retelling/twisting of this story. Plus it's got some great humor. :)
My Roommate's a Jock? Well, Crap! (TBR) - Ok so I haven't read this, but the title made me giggle, and there's humor listed in the genres so I figure it qualifies. Plus I added it to my TBR. ;)



2. Safari
Inheritance (new) - Didn't see a lot of shifter stuff on your shelf, but I liked this book a lot.
Tiger's Curse (TBR) - I absolutely adored this book!



3. Gambling/Vegas
The Party Boy's Guide to Dating a Geek (new) - Oh, there was a lot of "try" that went into winning this boy's heart.
Question Mark (TBR) - I say trusting a celebrity after a bad breakup counts. :)



4. Staycation
#First Impressions #Second Chances (new) - Just read this one and thought it was just adorable. Nice short free read from LHNB.
Cards On The Table (TBR) - I figure under 100pgs qualifies as shorter so here's one off your GB list. :)




5. Beach/Tropical Island
Rough Draft (new) - Really interesting format for this book, and if you've read anything by Chris Owen before you know the sex is going to be burn your eyes HOT!
An Unlocked Heart (TBR) - I say HOT!



6. Dude Ranch
No Going Home (new) - I don't know why I always come back to this book, but I do. I really enjoy it.
Texas Heat (TBR) - There's a cowboy hat on the cover I'm going to assume cowboys are involved. :D




7. NYC for the Ball Drop
Fantasy Lover (new) - So I don't see a lot of paranormal on your shelves, but it didn't look like you'd read anything by Sherrilyn Kenyon and I love her books. While this isn't my favorite or really even the first book in the series, more of a companion novel, it's a really good introduction to the world and gives good back story. I still feel like it should be read first.
Widdershins (TBR) - Such a good book and since it's the author's first book I'm going to go with new to you too. :)



8. Honeymoon
Learning to Feel (new) - Since I start my review with "so sweet it could give you a toothache" I think this one counts.
A Marked Man (TBR) - First book in one of my all time favorite series' and another GB book for you.



Hope you find somethings in here that appeal to you!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Gea! Here are your picks, I hope you find something you want to read! I tried to give you a good mix of new to you and from your TBR, but couldn't quite do that for each category - you have a lot of books on your TBR! It seemed like every time I got an idea, you already had the book on your shelves!

1. Amusement Park/Disneyworld: The easy pick here, and one that is new to you is A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James. It is a retelling of Cinderella and I thought it was really good! Another new book for you, by an author you appear to enjoy is Breathing Room by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. I loved this book!

2. Safari: These picks were a no brainer! Both from your shelves but really good series, A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole and Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh.

3. Gambling/Vegas: One new and one from your shelves for this one. The new one first, 10 Ways To Steal Your Lover by Dee Tenorio. I thought this was a lot of fun - and hot! Don't let the title fool you, there is no cheating. From your TBR, Shades of Gray by Maya Banks. Super emotional and just amazing - I loved it even though wasn't an easy read. I liked the characters too much to see them go through everything in this book, but their HEA was sooo worth it!

4. Staycation: A new short one for you - Until Fountain Bridge by Samantha Young. You liked On Dublin Street, you know you want to know want to read Ellie and Adam's story too! Another short one from your TBR, The Christmas Catch by Ginny Baird.

5. Beach/Tropical Island: Hot cover? Jaci Burton has 'em! - YUM!! Hot story? How about Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks? You seem to like her other books, you should give this series a try too!

6. Dude Ranch: No way this category could come up without me suggesting a Lorelei James' Rough Rider book! You've read the first and have Rode Hard, Put Up Wet is next for you. Not one of my favorites, you could actually skip ahead to Cowgirl Up and Ride if it sounds better to you. And now for one with lots of dudes - The Locker Room by Amy Lane. A M/M sports romance has to have lots of men in it right?! I loved that one!

7. NYC for the ball drop: A couple of holiday romances for you! From your shelves, Sweet Inspiration by Penny Watson. For something new, maybe you want to give Lisa Kleypas' contemporary books a try? You seem to really like her historicals. The first book in her Friday Harbor series is Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor.

8. Honeymoon: I don't think you can find anyone more sweet and innocent than Win in Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas. A new series for you from an author you seem to really like - Covet by J. R. Ward. While I don't think it is as good as her BDB books, I have been enjoying this series and will be reading the latest in December.

Happy Reading!!

[Erin]

Hi Christina! Here are your picks. I hope there is something that appeals to you on this list. If not, I'd be glad to pick some more.

1. Amusement Park/Disneyland: Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken or Beauty by Robin McKinley

2. Safari: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison and The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston

3. Gambling/Vegas: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh or Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning or Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

4. Staycation: The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole or Bridal Jitters by Jayne Castle

5. Beach/Tropical Vacation: Sins and Scarlet Lace by Liliana Hart or Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh

6. Dude Ranch: Mackenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard or Taken by the Cowboy by Julianne MacLean

7. NYC for the Ball Drop: Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis or All I Want For Christmas by Nora Roberts or Turkey in the Snow by Amy Lane

8. Honeymoon: On the Edge by Ilona Andrews or Virgin River by Robyn Carr or A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

[Penney]

Hi Nikita, I finally have some picks for you. I had a bit of a hard time finding "new to you" books. Everything I wanted to choose was already on your tbr, lol. So, for each category, you have one from your tbr and one new to you. Here we go...

1. Amusement Park/Disney World:
Seduction and Snacks had me laughing like a loon, but I think the humor is a love it or leave it kind a thing.
How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf is a funny start to a great series.

2. Safari:
Magic Bites, I love this series because it just gets better with each installment. Plus, Curran is just yummy.
Remember Me is set on a Virginia horse farm and is the start of another very good series (trilogy).

3. Gambling/Vegas:
Easy, I don't always enjoy YA romance but this was very intelligently written with great characters.
Bet Me, a great contemporary romance. I may do a re-read, it's been a while.

4. Staycation:
Secrets of a Summer Night, I loved this series by Lisa Kleypas. It centers around a group of wallflower friends.
Hearts in Darkness, I'm not usually a big fan of novellas, I always feel shortchanged, but this was a great one.

5. Beach/Tropical Island:
The Reluctant Dom Steamy, yes but you'll need lots of tissues as well.
Seven Years to Sin, I love when historical meets erotic romance and it's done well.

6. Dude Ranch:
Dark Lover, The Black Dagger Brotherhood are a bunch of 'dudes'; hot, sexy, dangerous, yummy dudes.
Under the Desert Moon, This was a surprise for me. A very intelligent western romance.

7. NYC For The Ball Drop:
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake I loved this book along with author, Sarah MacLean.
Neanderthal Seeks Human: A Smart Romance was recommended to me a few months ago and was another surprise. A fun, sexy read.

8. Honeymoon:
Outlander might just be my all time favorite read. You'll enjoy it more if you go in knowing it's more of an historical novel rather than a romance.
Warprize was another surprise read that I fell in love with. It's the first of a true trilogy so be prepared to read numbers two and three.



I'm half asleep so I hope this list has been somewhat coherent.
HAPPY READING!!!

[Elizabeth]

Hi Sandy!
Here are my picks for you. I hope you find something you'd like to read this month.

1. Amusement Park/Disneyworld- Choose a fairy tale retelling or a book with humor in it.Just Imagine (new) or Of Love and Shadows (TBR)

2. Safari - Choose a book with an animal on the cover or in the story. Maybe a shifter romance? Prey or Anyone But You (both new)

3. Gambling/Vegas - Choose a book where an MC takes a chance on love and/or tries to win the girl's/guy's heart. Not Quite a Husband (new- one of my favorites) or Me Before You (from your TBR and mine also)

4. Staycation - Choose a shorter book and/or a story centered around a family or group of friends hanging out together. A Mackenzie Family Christmas: The Perfect Gift or One Hundred Years of Solitude (both from your TBR shelf)

5. Beach/Tropical Island - Choose a book with a HOT cover and/or a steamy story. Suddenly You (new - my favorite Lisa Kleypas book)

6. Dude Ranch - Choose a Western/Cowboy romance: Texas Destiny (western romance – tbr) or Mackenzie's Mountain (tbr)

7. NYC for the ball drop - Choose a new to them author for your pickee: I have two new authors to recommend: Kristan Higgins (My One and Only or The Next Best Thing) and Arturo Pérez-Reverte The Fencing Master or any other you can find

8. Honeymoon - Choose the first book in a series you think your pickee would love. A Kingdom of Dreams (new - you have the second book of this series on your TBR but not the first)

[Gea]

MountainKat thanks for the great picks :) I know my TBR is way too big and I have to take some time and delete books from it but somehow I just can't get myself to do it :/

There are many interesting books on the list but there are so many of them I already know I'll read (three of your picks I got in meet greet challenge :P). From the new to me books Breathing Room and Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor look the best and I think it's time I read a new SEP book and there's never too much of holiday books to read in December :)

[Ezi]

KarenH, I hope you like my choices for you!
Happy reading.

1. Amusement Park/Disneyworld( Book with humor): My Bluegrass Baby (TBR)

2. Safari – (Book with shifters): Claimed (TBR)

3. Gambling/Vegas – (MC takes a chance on love): Sempre (New)

4. Staycation (family; island: Uncharted (TBR)

5. Beach/Tropical Island - (HOT cover and/or a steamy story): Killing Time (New)

6. Dude Ranch – (Western/Cowboy romance): Corralled (TBR)

7. NYC for the ball drop – (Holiday romance & a new to you author): Twelve Days of Christmas (New)

8. Honeymoon – (1st in a series I think you would love: Midnight Secrets

[Gea]

Crystal, here are your picks and I hope you enjoy them :)

1. Amusement Park/Disneyworld
The Bride Wore Spurs (TBR)
2. Safari
Dragon Bound (TBR)
Slave to Sensation (new)
3. Gambling/Vegas
Wait for You (new) - One of the best books I've read in 2013
4. Staycation
Breaking Free (TBR)
5. Beach/Tropical Island
Mystery Man (new)
Protecting What's His (new)
6. Dude Ranch
Texas Destiny (new)
7. NYC for the ball drop
The Christmas Knight (TBR)
Flat-Out Sexy (new)
8. Honeymoon
Just Like Heaven (TBR)
The Duke and I (TBR)

[Skandia]

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

1. Amusement Park/Disneyworld
The Dream Stealer by Gregory Maguire
Red by Kate SeRine
Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding

2. Safari
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski
Tempting Danger by Eileen Wilks
Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck

3. Gambling/Vegas
Firelight by Kristen Callihan
A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean

4. Staycation
Holiday Bound by Beth Kery
Until Fountain Bridge by Samantha Young

5. Beach/Tropical Island
The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter
Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning
Unleashed by Cherrie Lynn

6. Dude Ranch
Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James
Running Wild by Linda Howard

7. NYC for the ball drop
Wolfsbane and Mistletoe by Charlaine Harris
The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

8. Honeymoon
Seven Nights in a Rogue's Bed by Anna Campbell
Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion
Grave Witch by Kalayna Price

[Yathreb]

Hey Jamie! I hope you'll like what I picked! some are from your to-read shelf :)
so here we go :

1. Amusement Park/Disneyworld-

2. Safari - (your shelf)

3. Gambling/Vegas -

4. Staycation -

5. Beach/Tropical Island -

6. Dude Ranch - your shelf

7. NYC for the ball drop - your shelf

8. Honeymoon - first book of a series (your shelf)

[Daffodil]

Nancy H

I enjoyed looking through your shelves and I really tried to find a few more YA books to fit the categories, but I kept getting sidelined by other genres. LOL. I hope you enjoy your picks and let me know if there are any problems.

1. Amusement Park/Disneyworld a book with humor in it.
The Penguin Who Knew Too Much by Donna Andrews. Meg and her family always make me laugh. I would definitely recommend continuing this series.

2. Safari
The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper is a wonderful humorous read.

3. Gambling/Vegas
Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl. You enjoyed The Donovan Brother's Brewery series, so I would definitely recommend Dahl's Tumble Creek series.

4. Staycation a shorter book
Revenge by Gabrielle Lord. GL is among your most shelved authors and she's continued her Conspiracy 365 series, so this looks like a good pick for you.

5. Beach/Tropical Island
Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley. I've not read this yet, but I've heard lots of good things about this author.

6. Dude Ranch
Of Grave Concern:: An Ophelia Wylde Paranormal Mystery by Max McCoy. I'm always hunting for new paranormal mysteries and I thought this looked interesting during a recent trip to the bookstore. If you'd like to give this one a try, I'd be willing to do a Buddy Read.

7. NYC for the ball drop
What Happens At Christmas by Victoria Alexander. I've not read anything by this author, but this looks like a good read. I even added it to my shelf.

8. Honeymoon Or the first book in a series you think your pickee would love.
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashely. This is one of my favorite series by one of my favorite authors.

[Zara's Retreat]

Hi Elke.

Here are your picks. I tried to get as many of your books chosen from your preferred shelf but I found I needed to also use your To Read shelf. I hope that's alright.

1. Amusement Park/Disneyworld- a book with humour in it.
Love Me If You Dare by Carly Phillips (To Read list) - sounds funny (I may just have to add this to my own TBR List)

2. Safari - Choose a book with an animal on the cover.
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein (To Read List) - animal on cover.

3. Gambling/Vegas - Choose a book where an MC takes a chance on love.
No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean

4. Staycation - group of friends hanging out together.
The Girls' Weekend by Jaci Byrne (To Read List) - girls hanging out

5. Beach/Tropical Island - Choose a book with a HOT cover and/or a steamy story.
A Week At The Beach by Virginia Jewel (To Read List) - beach on cover and in title.

6. Dude Ranch - Choose a Western/Cowboy romance or a book with several 'dudes'.
Into the Dreaming: With Bonus Material by Karen Marie Moning (To Read List)

7. NYC for the ball drop - Choose a Holiday romance.
Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (on deck shelf) - romance.

8. Honeymoon - Or the first book in a series you think your pickee would love.
Theirs to Keep by Maya Banks (on deck shelf) - first in series

[Isha]

Hi Penney

I love your picks Penney, they all look great.
I'll definitley be reading


- They are very few novellas that i have really enjoyed since I usually feel shortchanged too but i'll give this one a go
- I've heard great things about this one so I'm looking forward to it

and maybe and if I get the time

I probabaly won't get to this month but I've added it to my tbr

Thanks again for the picks Penney

[Isha]

Hi Carla-collette

I'll have your picks up in the evening when I get back from work

[Zara's Retreat]

Crystal wrote: "For Zara , well... we have a whopping 32 books in common so I got kind of creative with your picks. I hope you like.

1. Amusement Park/Disneyworld- Choose a fairy tale retelling or a book with..."

Hi Crystal,

I'm going to start with Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala. I've wanted to read this book for so long. Thank you for suggesting it.

[Carrie]

Angela, here are picks for this month. I hope you find something to read. :)

1. Amusement Park/Disneyworld- Choose a fairy tale retelling or a book with humor in it.

After looking through your self Cinderella Unmasked looks like it would be something you would enjoy.

2. Safari - Choose a book with an animal on the cover or in the story. Maybe a shifter romance?

Deep in the Woods, this one has a dog on the cover.

3. Gambling/Vegas - Choose a book where an MC takes a chance on love and/or tries to win the girl's/guy's heart.

Colters' Woman it appears that the MC needs to convince the girl that she belongs with him.

4. Staycation - Choose a shorter book and/or a story centered around a family or group of friends hanging out together.

Songbird centered around family.

5. Beach/Tropical Island - Choose a book with a HOT cover and/or a steamy story.

I can list way to many books for you for this section, as almost all of your books are steamy ones, haha. But I'm going to suggest: Tempted and Beauty From Pain

6. Dude Ranch - Choose a Western/Cowboy romance or a book with several 'dudes'.

Long Hard Ride, is suppose to be really good from what I hear.

7. NYC for the ball drop - Choose a Holiday romance or a new to them author for your pickee.

A little something for Christmas Kidnapped for Christmas and a little something new for you: Close Liaisons

8. Honeymoon - Choose a romance book with a sweet, innocent, virginal character. Or the first book in a series you think your pickee would love.

10 Nights 24 year old virgin and a first book in a series that I think you will like.

[SandyC]

Elizabeth wrote: "Hi Sandy!
Here are my picks for you. I hope you find something you'd like to read this month.


Elizabeth, thanks for the picks! I will read
Me Before You and The Fencing Master.

[Jaime]

Grace,
Here you go.. We had a lot of books in common so I hope you lik these.
1. Amusement Park- or
2. Safari- or
3. Gambling/Vegas- or
4.Staycation- or
5. Beach- or
6. Dude Ranch- or
7. NYC- or
8. Honeymoon- or

Hope you like some of these!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Hi Skandia,

Here are my picks for you. I tried to pick one book from your TBR and one new to you for each category, but didn’t quite make it…got really close, though! :D

1. Amusement Park/Disneyworld: A Kiss at Midnight (TBR) or How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf (New)

2. Safari: The Mane Event (TBR) or The Search (New)

3. Gambling/Vegas: Flat-Out Sexy (TBR) or Slave to Sensation (TBR)

4. Staycation: Exclusively Yours (TBR) or Shaken (New)

5. Beach/Tropical Island: Tangled (TBR) or The Perfect Play (New)

6. Dude Ranch - The Darkest Hour (TBR) or Wild Heat (New)

7. NYC for the ball drop: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (TBR) or Merry and Bright (New)

8. Honeymoon: On the Island (TBR) or Party Naked (New)

I was almost comatose when I was working on your picks last night, so if I messed up anywhere let me know and I'll be happy to do any repicks necessary. Enjoy!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Thanks for the picks, Ezinwanyi! I didn't have time for more than a quick glance through them, but I'm sure I'll be reading Uncharted. I'll figure out what else once things slow down a bit...

Amy J, sorry I didn't get to pick for you after all...some other time, I guess! :-)

[❆ Crystal ❆]

Gea, you made some amazing picks for me..... I'm so thrilled.

I plan on reading:

The Bride Wore Spurs	Dragon Bound		The Christmas Knight
Just Like Heaven		The Duke and I	 Slave to Sensation 
Wait for You 	 	Flat-Out sexy 	 Texas Destiny

[Ezi]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Thanks for the picks, Ezinwanyi! I didn't have time for more than a quick glance through them, but I'm sure I'll be reading Uncharted. I'll figure out what else once things slow d..."

Good choice. Tracey Garvis Graves wowed me with book 1: the Island

[Christina]

Hi Isa

We don't read many of the same books, so I tried to look for some books in the genres that you read and give you a few new choices in that area and a few new ones from some of my favorites as well. I hope you find something that you like.

1. Something About You - This book was very funny and I loved it.
Wallbanger - I was going to read this one next month. Are you interested in a buddy read?

2. Moon Called - I read this one recently and loved it. There are shifters in this book.
Alterant - This is a great book and as magic, shifters and a few surprises.

3. Let Me Be the One - From your TBR and sounded interesting.
The Game of Love - I found this one based on a few other books that you liked. I have not read it, but it sounds like a "take a chance on love" kind of book.

4. Blood Signs - a shorter book from your TBR
The 5th Wave - Without giving away too much about this book, there is a lot in the book that centers around families. This is not a romance, but more of a suspense. If you like audiobooks, this was a great audiobook that I listened to.

5. Wild for You - Definitely sounded steamy. This was another one that I found based on a few other books that you read/liked.
Consequences

6. Corralled - This is new to you and is M/F/M. It is also a western.
Hell on Wheels - Sounds like a bunch of gun-toting men, which is always good for a book.
Cut & Run - I have not read this one, but have heard good things about it. It is a M/M romance, and it looked like you had a few on your shelves.

7. Bouquet Toss - Another one that I found based on the books that you liked. This is a new author for you.
Daughter of Smoke & Bone - This was a great book that I think I need to get to the second one. A new to you author.

8. Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake - This is the first in the series as well as a virginal character. I laughed my butt off while reading this book. I think you'll love it.
Ten Days of Perfect - Another one that sounded interesting, but I have not read. It is the first in the series as well.

I hope you find something that you like in here.

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