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2014 February Pick-It-For-Me! Challenge

Teddy Bear & Warm/Fuzzy
1. The Lightning Thief (TBR) - I loved this series so I qualify it as warm and fuzzy. :)
2. Never Been Witched (TBR)
3. The Student Prince (New) - Fair warning this is a m/m story so please feel free to disregard if you're not interested. I just love this story so much and it's a beautiful friends to lovers! I adore the Merlin/Arthur stories and this one is just fantastic. Hope making the suggestion isn't offensive to you, but like I said please feel free to disregard if you have no interest.
4. The Fairy Godmother - Really fun series here too!




Chocolate & Card
1. Nauti Nights (TBR)
2. Oceans of Fire (TBR) - Adored this series!
3. Memory's Wake (New) - Great new YA fantasy series.
4. Daughter of the Blood (New) - This is one of my favorite series of all time and I'm going to say it fits this category as separated for a long time even though the fulfillment of this relationship doesn't happen in this book. It's just such a brilliant series.




Romantic Candlelight Dinner with All the Trimmings
1. One Wore Blue (TBR)
2. Mum's the Word (TBR)
3. An Arranged Marriage (New) I loved this series when I was in my historical romance reading phase. :D
4. Desire Unchained (New) I saw you'd read the first book and rated it well. Such a great series!




Valentine's Day
1. Shades of Midnight (TBR) - Big Fan
2. Demonkeepers (TBR) - Fantastic series
3. Shanna (New) - One of my most favorite books of all times!
4. A Hunger Like No Other (New) - Fabulous series you haven't read yet! I know this says it's book 2 but the first book was a short included in this copy I believe. :D




I really hope something here appeals to you. Can't wait to hear what you think!

Sorry it took so long to pick. This was my first time, so I hope there are some good ones here.
♥ Teddy Bear & warm/fuzzy
TBR: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater. I really enjoyed this book.
New: The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting. This has the friends to lover theme.


♥♥Chocolate & card
TBR: Class of '98 by A.L. Player
New: The Truth About Foreverby Sarah Dessen. I know you read a lot of paranormal and dystopia YA, but I thought I might recommend this one. It contemporary, but I really enjoyed it so I thought I recommend it to you.


♥♥♥Romantic candlelight dinner with all the trimmings
TBR: Beastly by Alex Flinn
New: Single White Vampire by Lynsay Sands. I noticed you read some of the other series. And the cover even has a romantic dinner on the cover.


♥♥♥♥Valentine's Day
TBR: Winter Longing by Tricia Mills
TBR: Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank
New: When Lightning Strikes by Meg Cabot. This is one of my favorite paranormal YA series. Hopefully you will like it.




Teddy Bear
A View to Die For
Animal Magnetism
Chocolate & Card
Futures and Frosting
Creme Brulee Upset
Romantic Candlelight Dinner
Dying for Dinner Rolls
Appetizers
Valentine's Day
Dear Cupid
Your Gift to Me
Let me know if I need to re-pick.
Happy Reading

1. Teddy Bear: Caught Running: I loved Jake and Brandon. [TBR] Or, Bear, Otter, and the Kid: Though it can be quite sad some..."
Thanks for the picks! I can't decide which one to start with! Maybe I will begin with Perfection since I already own that book!!

here are your picks - it was very difficult to pick new books for you as all my favourite books are already on you bookshelf (we must have very similar tastes) but I hope I've found some t..."
Thank you Jojo!
I like your choices!
I am working on my TBR shelf so I am probably going to read Black Hills, Always in my Heart, or Table for Five. The four books that are new to me sound great and I added them to my wishlist. :)

Sorry it took so long to get your picks up. Looks like we have some similar taste so I hope you enjoy these!
♥Teddy Bear & warm/fuzzy - friends-to-lovers theme-Kaleb-on your TBR-I love Nicole Edwards!
-warm/fuzzy feeling after reading it- Until November-NTY
♥♥Chocolate & card - Pick a book that has a heart on the cover-Delicate-NTY
-reunited couple - a second chance romance-There is No Light in Darkness-NTY
♥♥♥Romantic candlelight dinner with all the trimmings -book with jewelry-The Secret of Ella and Micha-on your TBR
-book with a food theme-Holidays with the Walker Brothers-NTY
♥♥♥♥Valentine's Day - one of your favorite & highly rated romance books-Crash-on your TBR. I loved this series!
-a book with a romantic sounding title-St. Nacho's-on your TBR
-one of your favorite & highly rated romance books-Fighting for Flight-NTY

♥Teddy Bear & warm/fuzzy - Suggest a book that left you with a warm/fuzzy feeling after reading it, a book that has an animal in it or on the cover (eg. teddy bear) or a book with a f..."
Thanks, Kami!
I'm definitely going to read Significance and Mangled Hearts to start with.

♥Teddy Bear & warm/fuzzy - Suggest a book that left you with a warm/fuzzy feeling after reading it, a book that has an animal in it or on the cover (eg. teddy bear) or a book with a friends-to-lovers theme.
Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas - The best book of this trilogy. Jack is dreamy!
On the Island by Tracey Garvis-Graves - I experienced a lot of emotions with this story, but by the end the warm and fuzzy ones had taken precedence!
♥♥Chocolate & card - Pick a book that has a heart (Valentine's card) or candy/dessert on the cover. Or a book that includes a reunited couple - a second chance romance or one where the couple was separated for a long time because reunions are so sweet!
A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean - I love this series! The second one is my favorite.
Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson
Daisy's Back in Town by Rachel Gibson
♥♥♥Romantic candlelight dinner with all the trimmings - Recommend a book with jewelry, flowers or candles on the cover or a book with a food theme.
The Secret by Julie Garwood - A favorite of mine
Delicious by Susan Mallery
♥♥♥♥Valentine's Day - Pick a book about Valentine's Day, one of your favorite & highly rated romance books, a book with a romantic cover or a book with a romantic sounding title.
Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James - Cute book! Romantic cover!
Never Seduce a Scoundrel by Sabrina Jeffries










♥Teddy Bear & warm/fuzzy
The Witness, nora roberts (one of my likes)
The Girl You Left Behind, jojo moyes (had this one recommended..."
Hey Sallie, I already read The Witness. Do you have another pick for me?
Brittany
Here are you picks
♥Teddy Bear & warm/fuzzy -
The Rocky Road to Romance
Evanovich, Janet
The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen
Mine Till Midnight (The Hathaways, #1)
Kleypas, Lisa
♥♥Chocolate & card
The Unexpected Wedding Guest (The Wedding Season, #1)
Carson, Aimee
The Best Man (Blue Heron #1) by Kristan Higgins
♥♥♥Romantic candlelight dinner with all the trimmings
Double Dare
Nelson, Rhonda
♥♥♥♥Valentine's Day -
Someone to Love (Someone to Love, #1)
Moore, Addison
Here are you picks
♥Teddy Bear & warm/fuzzy -
The Rocky Road to Romance
Evanovich, Janet
The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen
Mine Till Midnight (The Hathaways, #1)
Kleypas, Lisa
♥♥Chocolate & card
The Unexpected Wedding Guest (The Wedding Season, #1)
Carson, Aimee
The Best Man (Blue Heron #1) by Kristan Higgins
♥♥♥Romantic candlelight dinner with all the trimmings
Double Dare
Nelson, Rhonda
♥♥♥♥Valentine's Day -
Someone to Love (Someone to Love, #1)
Moore, Addison

Thanks Kat. I've made note of this.


Here are your picks, I hope you find something that you would like to read.
Teddy Bear & warm/fuzzy
[NEW] Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
[TBR] Rescue My Heart by Jill Shalvis


Chocolate & card
[NEW] Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley
[NEW] One Night for Love by Mary Balogh
[TBR] Wild Heat by Bella Andre



Romantic candlelight dinner with all the trimming
[NEW] He Loves Lucy by Susan Donovan
[NEW] Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec
[TBR] Can't Stand The Heat by Louisa Edwards
[TBR] Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath




Valentine's Day
[NEW] Tangled by Emma Chase
[NEW] On Dublin Street by Samantha Young
[TBR] Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh
[TBR] In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks






Thanks Victoria. I have made a note of this.

♥Teddy Bear & warm/fuzzy -


♥♥Chocolate & card -

From Rags, Wait for Me (I adored this book)
♥♥♥Romantic candlelight dinner with all the trimmings
If You Dare (TBR) - she has a choker, or Kiss an Angel or Seduction and Snacks Love this book.
♥♥♥♥Valentine's Day
Be Mine Tonight (TBR) or Maid for Love
Hope you find something you like :)


Teddy Bear
A View to Die For
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Thanks for the great picks Ruth Ann. I'm not sure which I'm going to go with yet. Although I am leaning towards either [book:Animal Magnetism or Creme Brulee Upset

Here are you picks
♥Teddy Bear & warm/fuzzy -
The Rocky Road to Romance
Evanovich, Janet
The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen
Mine Till Midnight (The Hathaways, #1)
Kleypas, Lisa
..."
Hi Arena, I noticed that you only gave one pick for each of the last two picking rules. You were supposed to give one new and one from her TBR for each rule. If you could correct that, it would be great!

Re-picks/re-pairings/late picks
Elke on deck shelf (re-pairings - romantic)
Laurla (lp) 01-tbr-owned
Laurla and Elke can you please pick for each other. Laurla, just so you're aware, Elke is a..."
Elke - I sent you a friend message :-) Your shelf says it is private...

♥Teddy Bear & warm/fuzzy♥
*Against the Wall by Julie Prestsater (new)
*Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins (new)
*Tab Bennett and the Inbetween by Jes Young (your shelf)
*Hearts Afire by Monique McDonell (your shelf)




♥Chocolate & card♥
*The Unexpected Wedding Guest by Aimee Carson (new)
*Easy Bake Coven by Liz Schulte (new)
*I Love My Side of The Story by Sabrina Lacey (your shelf)
*Homecoming by Janet Wellington (your shelf)




♥Romantic candlelight dinner with all the trimmings♥
*Whirlwind by Robin DeJarnett (new)
*Take the Cake by Sandra Wright (new)
*Lawful Escort by Tina Folsom (your shelf)
*Raspberry Crush by Jill Winters (your shelf)




♥Valentine's Day♥
*My Unexpected Forever by Heidi McLaughlin (new)
*Wanted by Kelly Elliott (new)
*Confessions by Wendy Ely (your shelf)
*Heat in the Kitchen by Sarah Fredricks (your shelf)





♥Teddy Bear & warm/fuzzy♥
*Against the Wall by Julie Prestsater (new)
*[book:Anna and the Frenc..."
Thanks Brittany!! Now to decide what I want to read first.

Sorry it took so long to pick. This was my first time, so I hope there are some good ones here.
♥ Teddy Bear & warm/fuzzy
TBR: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater. I really enjoyed..."
Thank You. I think I will go with Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank and When Lightning Strikes by Meg Cabot.

Re-picks/re-pairings/late picks
Elke on deck shelf (re-pairings - romantic)
Laurla (lp) 01-tbr-owned
Laurla and Elke can you please pick for each other. Laurla, just so you're awa..."
Sorry about not picking up that Elke's shelf was private. I didn't have a problem accessing her shelf I guess probably because I'm already her friend. Once again I apologise for this.

Yeah, there isn't a way to tell if you are already friends with the person. It shouldn't be a problem though.

Re-picks/re-pairings/late picks
Elke on deck shelf (re-pairings - romantic)
Laurla (lp) 01-tbr-owned
Laurla and Elke can you please pick for each other. Laurla, jus..."
It's okay. I've made picks - I just don't know if any are on her shelf. But if it's okay with everyone, as soon as she is back from her trip and able to get onto GR and (hopefully) friend me, I'll finish her picks quick quick :-)

I've had four volunteers so far - MountainKat, NancyH, Victoria and Fran - so if one of you could pick for Irina I'd really appreciate it.

The first person who volunteered should pick for Irina. Then go down the line of who offered if any more volunteers are needed. Thanks so much for hosting this month!

Zara, if there are others who need repicks - please assign a volunteer to them. I just checked and it looks like only the one? Good job everyone!

The first person who volunteered should pick for Irina. Then go down the line of who offered if any more volunteers are needed. Thanks so much for hosting this month!"
Thanks for explaining that Fran. It helps. It was pleasure hosting this month. I really enjoyed it a lot!

Sure, Zara, I'll get her picks out to her ASAP!

Sure, Zara, I'll get her picks out to her ASAP!"
Thanks.

The first person who volunteered should pick for Irina. Then go down the line of who offered if any more volunteers are needed. Thanks so much for hosting this month!"
Thank..."
I got some great picks from your categories Zara....I can't wait for February to begin so I can start reading!

The first person who volunteered should pick for Irina. Then go down the line of who offered if any more volunteers are needed. Thanks so much for hosting this m..."
That's great feedback Fran. I'm really pleased that you're looking forward to the start of the month.
Now I shall start work on organising the one I'm leading in August. lol

♥Teddy Bear & warm/fuzzy


♥♥Chocolate & card



1. ♥Teddy Bear & warm/fuzzy: The Pink Panther's Just Desserts (from your To Read shelf. I have fond memories of watching the old live action Pink Panther movies with my dad, so when I saw this in your list, I had to choose it, even though it is not strictly romance. Clouseau's love of croissants could count though, right? *winks*) or Danger in the Shadows by Dee Henderson (New to you, I read this last year, it's Christian romantic suspense, but definitely has the "Aww!" factor at the end and keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the book!)
2. ♥♥Chocolate & card: Simply Irresistible (From your to read shelf. I didn't care for this book, but you may like it better than I did!) or The Bride Wore Chocolate (New to you, kinda cute, I gave it 4 stars! The Kindle Edition has a different cover and they are eating wedding cake on it. There is a prequel short story, but I haven't read it yet and was still able to follow the story in this book without it.)
3. ♥♥♥Romantic candlelight dinner with all the trimmings: The Crepes of Wrath (From your to read shelf, since I've always considered crepes a sweet food, and I think these mysteries have a food theme running in them?) or Too Hot To Touch (New to you, though I saw the second and third books in the series on your read shelf, with a food theme. This also would work for Teddy bear and Warm/Fuzzy or Chocolate and Card. The couple is re-united after several years apart, and they were friends (not close ones) but became lovers in the story.) If Too Hot To Touch doesn't work because you've already read it, then I also recommend Love Finds You in Mackinac Island, Michigan, with lots of flowers on the front. I'm a sucker for books set around the Grand Hotel, thanks to the movie Somewhere in Time. However, this is Christian romantic fiction, and should be noted that there is a definite discussion about God in it.
4. ♥♥♥♥Valentine's Day: A Perfect Knight For Love (from your to read shelf) or Valentine Surprise (new to you-pretty cute and short!) I would actually also recommend Finding Abigail. I was hoping to get this one as a PIFM choice for this month, but even though I didn't, I'm reading it anyway! The series centers around 5 brothers that embody figures special to a specific holiday or the holiday itself. In this book, the brother embodies Cupid! It is not necessary to read the series in order, but does give added background. The first two were Halloween and Christmas respectively. The next one after that is for St. Patrick's Day, so I'm putting it in the list for March!

Teddy Bear & Warm/Fuzzy: My first pick for this category is Down London Road (TBR) by Samantha Young. I don't know how she did it, but Ms. Young took a character I didn't like this very much and made her an amazing heroine! I loved this book as much as the On Dublin Street, maybe you will too. Another suggestion is A Hunger Like No Other (TBR) by Kresley Cole. I loved the audio of this book! For a new pick, I am going to suggest Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas. You loved Sugar Daddy, you have to read Hardy's story!
Chocolate & Card: I am going to suggest for this category one of my favorite books of all time, Kiss of the Highlander (NEW) by Kresley Cole. I think it is the most romantic book I have ever read - and funny too! I am a bit fanatic about reading books in order, but this is a series that the first three books aren't really connected to the others and to me the story really starts in #4. But if you are a stickler like me, go ahead and read The Highlander's Touch instead - then you can read Kiss of the Highlander! =) A suggestion from your TBR is The Great Escape by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Fun book and it is to get Lucy's story!
Romantic Candlelight Dinner with All the Trimmings: Two food related books for you here, one new and one from your TBR. New to you is Irresistible by Susan Mallery - you liked the first, read more about the Buchanan family! From your TBR, I am going to recommend you go back and visit the Kowalskis in All He Ever Needed by Shannon Stacey - I adore this family and it looked like you do too. Keep reading!
Valentine's Day: I love romantic books and had many to choose from! On your TBR, I found Love Irresistibly by Julie James. Love this series! And for a new book I am going to suggest Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas. You liked the earlier books about the Hathaways and Leo and Cat's story was wonderful!
Happy Reading!

Your picks for me look awesome! It is going to be hard to choose...I think I will read as many as I can from your list. I will start with ones I already own and go from there. I will let you know which one I decide to start with. Thanks so much for great and quick picks!

Your picks for me look awesome! It is going to be hard to choose...I think I will read as many as I can from your list. I will start with ones I already own and go from there. ..."
Glad you liked them!

I will have your picks up today!!"
Awesome!! But take your time, no rush if you need time to breath after your weekend away (which I hope was also awesome).
I will probably not get to finish yours until after work this evening. But they will be done today!!

Here are your picks, hope you like them! If not let me know and I can try again!
Teddy Bear: Girl with the Cat Tattoo or The Longest Ride-it was very good!
Chocolate & Card: That Boy or Afterburn-this one has a sweet reunion!
Romantic Dinner: The Next Always-liked this one a lot. or Too Hot To Touch-not to bad (Can't beat the cover!). But the second one in the series looks better.
Valentine's Day: The Marriage Pact or Too Much Temptation (one of my all time faves)









♥ Teddy Bear & warm/fuzzy :
Warm/fuzzy feeling - The Edge of Never - TBR. This is NA with the required angst but definitely ended on the warm and fuzzy side!
Animal on the cover - Life, Love, and a Polar Bear Tattoo - New2U
Friends-to-lovers - It's In His Kiss - New2U



♥♥ Chocolate & card :
Heart on cover - The Ladies Room - New2U
Dessert on the cover - Simply Sinful - New2U
Reunited couple/second chance romance - Tempted - TBR. This is probably stretching the second chance romance, but not a lot of hearts and flowers on your shelf ;-)



♥♥♥ Romantic candlelight dinner with all the trimmings :
Flowers on the cover - Lacybourne Manor - TBR. Sort of flowers on the cover?
Food theme - A Taste of Magic - New2U. Witches and magic, light.


♥♥♥♥ Valentine's Day :
Valentine's Day - The Trouble With Valentine's Day - New2U. Obvious, I know...
Favorite & highly rated romance book - Boomerang Bride - New2U
Romantic sounding title - Dragonfly in Amber - TBR




Here are your picks, hope you like them! If not let me know and I can try again!
Teddy Bear: Girl with the Cat Tattoo or The Longest Ride-it was very good..."
These looks excellent and I can't wait to dig in. Thanks for doing this!!!

♥
Teddy Bear & warm/fuzzy
:
Warm/fuzzy feeling - The Edge of Never - TBR. This is NA with the required angst but ..."
Thanks so much for the awesome picks!
For sure I will get to Tempted and hopefully will a get to a few more...I am actually reading The Edge of Never right now (just started it this morning) for January's PIFM.
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You have a very nice variety , it was fun picking for you . If you didn't like anything i can re pick for you :)
♥Teddy Bear & warm/fuzzy :
Thanks Ab2y! There are so many good choices I don't know where to start!