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2015 September Pick-It-For-Me! Challenge
Stacie Mass D-Struction wrote: "I'm going with hard hat to keep Fran company."LOL! Thank you Stacie for keeping me company!
I guess I better sign up too. I'm going to join the Hard Hat crowd, mostly because I'm torn between Cowboys (especially with Lorelei James being the FAC next month) and Sports of any kind (football helmet didn't really work in the hat theme!).And please pick from my to-read-asap shelf - thanks!
Participant list updated through here. Let me know if there are any errors!
Participant list updated, only about 4 hours to go!
I think I did my profile not private.
Katherine wrote: "I think I did my profile not private."Still showing private to me.
Katherine wrote: "I forgot to save :DDDD"I hate when I do that, but it still says private when I look.
Signups are closed - rules and pairings will be posted momentarily!
Rules are now up in message #4 and Pairings in massage #5.Happy picking!
I have to pick for the next one on the list, correct?
Rochella wrote: "I have to pick for the next one on the list, correct?"Thank you for asking! Yes, you pick for the person below you on the list and the last person picks for the first. (I forgot to put that on there - off to correct!)
For Shelby:I have only read a couple of the books on your shelf but I've read and loved all the new to you books ;)
1.Mortarboard From shelf
I'll be reading this in Sepetmber2.Fedora From shelf
3.Hard Hat From shelf
4.Cowboy Hat From shelf
5.Fedora From shelf
The only one I've read.6.Party hat New
Read this a couple of weeks ago. thanksgiving celebration7. Top hat New
I noticed you had a 5-star book from thgis author on your read shelf.8.Fedora New
Apparently you like MM romance like me so ...9.Baseball cap New
10.Beret New
For Pamela SuTop Hat - Sweetwater (SHELF)
Party Hat - The Rules of Ever After (NEW)
Mortarboard - Raising the Rent (SHELF)
Hard Hat - Lawnboy (NEW)
Fedora - Loving Luki Vasquez (NEW)
Cowboy Hat - A Very Good Year (NEW)
Baseball Cap - Horizons (SHELF)
Beret - Sacrati (SHELF)
Hello Ty,Here are my picks for you. I hope you enjoy them.
Top Hat
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas (TBR)- Rich characters
The Raven Prince by Hoyt, Elizabeth (NEW)- One of my favorite historical romances
Party Hat
The Other C-Word by M.K. Schiller (TBR)- This book was funny and sweet.
Here Be Sexist Vampires by Wright, Suzanne (NEW)
Mortarboard
The Deal by Elle Kennedy (TBR)- College students
Cross My Heart by Katie Klein (NEW)
Hard Hat
Echoes of Scotland Street by Young, Samantha (TBR)- Loved this one and the main character is a tattoo artist.
Two-Way Street by Barnholdt, Lauren (NEW)- Vwhicle on the cover.
Fedora
Radiance by Draven, Grace (TBR)- This has a dark cover and I loved the relationship in this book. They actually communicated and trusted each other.
Sex, Murder And A Double Latte by Davis, Kyra (NEW)- Lighthearted murder mystery
Cowboy Hat
Alpha Dog by Ziegler, Jennifer (NEW)- Animal on cover.
Becoming Alpha by Erin, Aileen (NEW)- Animal on cover.
Baseball Cap
The Hook Up by Kristen Callihan (TBR)- I personally cannot stand sports but I did like this book.
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen (NEW)- I love this book.
Beret
Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh (TBR)- They are in a different type of military.
Love Is Blind by Lynsay Sands (NEW)- Wounded war hero
Here are your picks SassafrassNEW
TBR
HAPPY READING :)
Hi Tammie! I'm hoping to get your picks up sometime tonight, but RL is getting in my way so it might not be until tomorrow night. I'll get them done as soon as I can, though!
how do I pick for someone that is private?
Stacey wrote: "how do I pick for someone that is private?"Everyone should be public but if they aren't you can friend request them.
Stacey wrote: "how do I pick for someone that is private?"Katherine was trying to change her profile to public, but it doesn't appear she was able to do that. The onus is on her to friend you, but you are free to reach out to her as well. Please let me know if the problem continues!
Katherine states private and I'm not able to view anything or friend request. please advise what I should do.
Hi MountainKat!I have a house full of guys to feed during their fantasy football draft tonight but I promise to get your picks to you either late tonight or tomorrow morning!
Stacey wrote: "Katherine states private and I'm not able to view anything or friend request. please advise what I should do."If the button to add her as a friend isn't there, just wait for her to contact you. I am not sure why you aren't getting that option though - that seems odd to me.
Fran wrote: "Hi MountainKat!I have a house full of guys to feed during their fantasy football draft tonight but I promise to get your picks to you either late tonight or tomorrow morning!"
Can't wait Fran! No hurry though, I would probably just get distracted by the new shiny books and not want to finish my books for August. =P
OK Raine, here you go! I had a really hard time coming up with new picks for you - you have EVERYTHING on your shelves! Even your preferred shelf is approaching 500 books!! =0 I did manage to find a few authors you hadn't read even if you did have some of their books. I hope you find something that intrigues you!Top Hat:
NEW: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison - wealthy dragon, fun story, excellent in audio!
TBR: Until Fountain Bridge by Samantha Young - I love this series!
Party Hat:
NEW: Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey or Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis - both wonderful and lots of fun.
TBR: Double Dare by R.L. Mathewson - the ones in this series that I have read have all been humorous.
Mortarboard:
NEW: Shaken or 10 Ways To Steal Your Lover both by Dee Tenorio - one emotional and one lighthearted, both really good! And both do fit this - really.
TBR: By Chance by Cat Grant (set at school) or Loving Lauren by Jill Sanders (siblings)
Hard Hat:
NEW: Simple Need by Lissa Matthews - OMG, so good!! And this is where this challenge gets dangerous, in looking at this one for you - I found more from the author that I had to buy!
TBR: Hard as It Gets by Laura Kaye - love this author and this series!!
Fedora:
NEW: A Touch of Midnight by Lara Adrian - This series is wonderful! You have this one on your shelves, but haven't tried the author before - maybe this is a good time.
TBR: The King by J.R. Ward or whichever one you are at in the series (I am obsessive and must read things in order!) or Going Down by Shelli Stevens - I enjoyed these.
Cowboy Hat:
NEW: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper - You can't get more west than Alaska, lots of fun and great in audio!
TBR: Rocky Mountain Haven by Vivian Arend - good series. Or Tied Up, Tied Down by Lorelei James - Gotta love those McKays and LJ is the FAC for September too!
Baseball Cap:
NEW: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton - Just look at that cover!
TBR: Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh - I haven't read a book in this series in so long - I should.
Beret:
NEW: The Dom Who Loved Me by Lexi Blake - I enjoyed this, and want to get back to this series too.
TBR: Midnight Man or Into the Crossfire both by Lisa Marie Rice - I loved both these series and couldn't decide between them - so you get them both!
Happy Reading!!
Hi Erin! I tried to give you something NEW and something from you TBR in every category. I hope that you find something that you'd like to read this month!
Top Hat
(TBR)
Billionaire with Benefits this one sounds really cute and it's already on your TBR!(NEW)
Alpha -- I enjoyed this one much more than I thought that I would. It was a great introduction to the author. I've added a lot more of her stuff to my TBR now.Party Hat
(TBR)
Let It Snow -- This one is set around Christmas, so there's a type of celebration. Everything I've read from this author has been phenomenal so I think she's a safe bet!(NEW)
First Grave on the Right -- this is a great and funny urban fantasy series. I've really enjoyed it so far. Charley is a PI so there's a mystery in each book and she's got a very snarky send of humorMortarboard
(TBR)
Eleanor & Park -- I really liked this one. It was an easy read, but it stuck with me for a while(NEW)
Loving Mr. Daniels -- this is a teacher/student taboo type of romance but I thought it was handled very well. Be ready for an ugly cry though. Keep the tissues handy.Hard Hat
(TBR)
An Unsettled Range -- so I know technically that this could be in the cowboy hat section, but ranchers/cowboys work with their hands right? At least in all of my fantasies they do. LOL(NEW)
Opening Up -- I don't think you've read this author before. And while this isn't my favorite work of hers, it was a great start to a new series. Both MC's work on cars for a living. And it thought having a female with that kind of a profession was a nice change of pace.Fedora
(TBR)
Burn for Me -- This new series by Ilona Andrews was off to a great start with this UF/mystery. I can't wait to continue.(NEW)
Hard as It Gets -- This is a really good mystery/military/romance type book. The series is enjoyable, I really like all of the characters in the series.Cowboy Hat
(TBR)
How to Howl at the Moon this was really cute! I enjoyed it from beginning to end. It was my first experience with the author and I just read it recently, but I'm sure it won't be my last.(NEW)
Animal Magnetism -- very cute series. I enjoyed all the characters in this one.Baseball Cap
(TBR)
Tigerland --this one has an outdoor scene on cover and has been well received by my GR friends. I haven't read it, but it sounds good.(NEW)
Alex -- I've really liked series so far, and this first one, really set it off for me. Beret
(TBR)
Crash & Burn -- You've read the whole series and like it, why don't read the last book. (sad, I know. I've been personally trying to string it out as long as possible). If you read this, I'd be happy to buddy read with you.(NEW)
Hell & High Water-- LOVE this series. the main characters are part of a military/police type unit called the THIRDS. It's got a great story, lots of action, and hot men!HAPPY READING!!
Jensine wrote: "Here are your picks Sassafrass.."Thanks, II'll definitely get to:
and
and if I can get it form the library in time, I think I'll try
For Alexis:The first listed is from your PIFM/TBR shelf; the second is NEW (I tried to find new authors but it was rather difficult not to suggest ones I had read from authors you had already tried). This is my first monthly challenge and I have to say it was challenging just coming up with the list. But I'm looking forward to taking it up. Thank you for your patience while I learn to navigate.
Top Hat - Saving Grace
Something Wonderful
Party Hat - Tangled
Luscious
Mortarboard - Bully
The Naughty Corner
Hard Hat - Bringing Home the Bad Boy
Delicate Ink
Fedora - Gone Girl
The Unsung Hero
Cowboy Hat - Loving Cara
Long Hard Ride
Baseball Cap - The Deal
Tempting the Player
Beret - Unexpected Fate
Waiting for You
Mia I'll have your picks up in a minute
Hi ♥KathyD♥ — here's your picks, hope you find something you like!Top Hat - Pick a book with rich characters or a historical romance.
Under Her Skin by Susan Mallery — NEW
I just finished this book today and enjoyed it so much. The two characters are wealthy beyond compare and make a deal which includes them being engaged for only 6 months. Predictably this arrangement doesn’t work out for them and while I could guess what would happen, I still enjoyed reading their story.
Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas — NEW
I recently read this one and just loved the forbidden love (Aline is a wealthy Countess and McKenna is a servant) and long-time friends into lovers storyline. Not only was the main romance wonderful, so was the backstory with Aline’s sister.
Party Hat - Suggest a book with some sort of celebration or a humorous romance.
Rusty Nailed by Alice Clayton — TBR
I read the first one (and started this one too) and found them both to be fun, funny and double points for being based in my hometown. You seemed to really enjoy Wallbanger so hopefully you enjoy its sequel :)
Mortarboard - Recommend a book with a teacher, student or child/ren in the story or one with a building on the cover.
Perfect by Judith McNaught — NEW
This is one of my favorites books by a favorite author. The hero in this story is a school teacher and this was a story that I couldn’t put down. If you end up picking this one up and enjoying it, I would recommend also reading the first one in the series (they don’t need to be read in order) Paradise.
Easy by Tamara Webber — TBR
This one is another favorite where the heroine is a student and the hero is a TA/teacher. When I saw this one on your selves I just had to pick it :)
Hard Hat - Pick a book where a MC works with their hands or a book with any vehicle on the cover.
Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis — NEW
I guess you can consider Cameron as working with his hands…him and his brothers run ‘Wilder Adventures and Expeditions’ and he takes tourists on guides in the wilderness/outdoor sports excursions. Loved the Wilder brothers and truly enjoyed this one.
Fedora - Suggest a book with some level of mystery or suspense or darker cover.
No Limits by Lori Foster — TBR
This one is on your TBR list and was pretty good (to be honest, not one of my favorites) but does include a bit of a suspenseful plot. I really enjoyed the MMA aspect of the story and the other fighters.
Cowboy Hat - Pick a book set in the west or on a ranch or farm or has animals on the cover.
Running Wild by Linda Howard & Linda Jones — NEW
I just picked this book up from the library without knowing anything about it because, well any book from Linda Howard is an auto read for me. I fell in love with this book (like I do with many of Howard’s) and fell in love with Zeke. A great western book that takes place on a ranch.
Baseball Cap - Recommend a book that features any sports or one with an outdoorsy cover.
Slow Ride by Erin McCarthy — TBR
I have truly enjoyed the Fast Track series so far and it seems that you have as well. Here’s the next one in the series.
Taking Shots by Toni Aleo — TBR
This one features a hero in the NHL and looked like it would be really good, I’ve even added it to my TBR list.
Beret - Suggest a book with a character who is either in the military or is former military or one with any hat on the cover.
One Night with a Hero by Laura Kaye — TBR
Hero is an Army Special Forces.
Elizabeth wrote: "My picks for Shannan"Hi Liz! I just wanted to check but I'm pretty sure Karla is picking for me :) You only pick for one person and in your case, that's Mia. I saw my name and got confused so I just wanted to put that out there for you!
Shannan wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "My picks for Shannan"Hi Liz! I just wanted to check but I'm pretty sure Karla is picking for me :) You only pick for one person and in your case, that's Mia."
Thanks for catching that Shannan! Elizabeth, I think you must be looking at the participant list not the pairings. The pairings are in message #5.
Shannan wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "My picks for Shannan"Hi Liz! I just wanted to check but I'm pretty sure Karla is picking for me :) You only pick for one person and in your case, that's Mia. I saw my name and g..."
Ok so I double checked the list and under me it say Shannan. So who do I pick is it Mia or Shannan, since Mia is at the top of the list
Found the problem,for some reason Goodreads is acting up ,so I redid goodreads over and that fixed the problem ,I'm being to think goodreads doesn't like me.
So let's try this again my picks for MiaTop Hat - Pick a book with rich characters or a historical romance.
TBR:
( historical romance)New:
( rich characters)Party Hat - Suggest a book with some sort of celebration or a humorous romance.
New:
( I thought it was fun)TBR:
( wedding/ celebration)Mortarboard - Recommend a book with a teacher, student or child/ren in the story or one with a building on the cover.
New:
( building on the cover)TBR:
( children in it)Hard Hat - Pick a book where a MC works with their hands or a book with any vehicle on the cover.
new:
( any vehicle on the cover- motorcycle)TBR:
( works with their hands)Fedora - Suggest a book with some level of mystery or suspense or darker cover.
This one I couldn't decide on between this 2 books
New:
( dark cover/ suspense ) ( read and loved it)New:
( mystery)TBR:
( mystery)TBR:
( dark cover)Cowboy Hat - Pick a book set in the west or on a ranch or farm or has animals on the cover.
New:
( set in the west)TBR:
( animal on the cover- dragon) Baseball Cap - Recommend a book that features any sports or one with an outdoorsy cover.
New:
( outdoorsy cover)TBR:
( features any sports)Beret - Suggest a book with a character who is either in the military or is former military or one with any hat on the cover.
New:
( character who is in the military)TBR:
( character who is / former military)
Hi KarenH! You're shelf was made for the rules this month! :D I haven't read any from your shelf, but I've read and enjoyed all of the new recs. Hope you find a couple to enjoy next month.Top Hat
A Night Like This (TBR)
The Pirate Next Door(New)
Party Hat
Polar Bared (TBR)
Catch Me If You Can (New)
Mortarboard
A Still, Small Voice (TBR)
The Sweet Gum Tree (New)
Hard Hat
Final Lap (TBR)
In the Absence of Light (New)
Fedora
Midnight Secrets (TBR)
The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks (New)
Cowboy Hat
Cowboy Take Me Away (TBR)
Measuring the Rein (New)
Baseball Cap
Double Full (TBR)
College Boys (New)
Beret
His Road Home (TBR)
Infatuation (New)
Hello Ms. Firefly, I'll have your picks up after I take delivery of my new fridge (woot!!) in the morning and replace all the food (blah!).
MountainKat wrote: "Shannan wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "My picks for Shannan"Hi Liz! I just wanted to check but I'm pretty sure Karla is picking for me :) You only pick for one person and in your case, that's Mia."
T..."
Sorry for the miss up ,for some unknown reason goodreads just doesn't like me to night, had to redo the goodreads page over and that fixed the problem.once again sorry
Elizabeth wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Shannan wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "My picks for Shannan"Hi Liz! I just wanted to check but I'm pretty sure Karla is picking for me :) You only pick for one person and in your c..."
No problem - just wanted to make sure you were picking for the right person. =)
MountainKat wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Shannan wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "My picks for Shannan"Hi Liz! I just wanted to check but I'm pretty sure Karla is picking for me :) You only pick for one pe..."
Thinks , looks like if our beloved goodreads is going to act up on me I'm going to have to start double checking.
Leigh i will pick for you when i get home from work
Hey Olivia...I'll hopefully have your picks up by this evening! :)
Hi Suzanne!Here are your picks - your TBR list is gigantic and I couldn't decide what to pick, so now I have quite a few options for you :)
I hope you find something you want to read :)
Top Hat - Pick a book with rich characters or a historical romance.
• [rich people] - Trade Me [NEW]
• [rich people] - The Marriage Bargain[TBR]
• [historical romance] - A Lady Awakened [TBR]
• [historical romance]Simply Love[NEW]
Party Hat - Suggest a book with some sort of celebration or a humorous romance.
• [celebration] - Say Yes to the Marquess [NEW]
• [celebration] - The Wedding Wager [TBR]
• [funny] - Just Like Heaven [TBR]
• [funny] - The Famous Heroine [NEW]
Mortarboard - Recommend a book with a teacher, student or child/ren in the story or one with a building on the cover.
• [h/H are students] - Attraction [NEW]
• [MC is teacher, child in story] - I Want It That Way [NEW]
• [children in story] - Wicked Intentions[TBR]
• [child in story] - Kindling the Moon [TBR]
Hard Hat - Pick a book where a MC works with their hands or a book with any vehicle on the cover.
• [MC works with their hands - airship sailors]Here There Be Monsters[TBR]
• [MC works with their hands - paper folding] - The Paper Magician[NEW]
• [MC works with their hands - um, technically he needs them, too ^^] - Darius: Lord of Pleasures[NEW]
• [MC works with their hands - chef] - Too Hot To Touch[TBR]
Fedora - Suggest a book with some level of mystery or suspense or darker cover.
• [mystery] - The Secrets of Mia Danvers [NEW]
• [mystery] - Rosemary and Rue[TBR]
• [mystery, dark cover] - Blood Price[TBR]
• [mystery, dark cover] - The Diabolical Miss Hyde[NEW]
Cowboy Hat - Pick a book set in the west or on a ranch or farm or has animals on the cover.
• [ranch setting] - Rocky Mountain Heat [TBR]
• [MC works on ranch] - Close Enough to Touch [NEW]
• [animal on cover] - Animal Magnetism [TBR]
Baseball Cap - Recommend a book that features any sports or one with an outdoorsy cover.
• [outdoorsy cover, sports/skiing] - Sisters in Love[NEW]
• [sports] - The Perfect Play [TBR]
• [sports] - Out of Bounds [TBR]
Beret - Suggest a book with a character who is either in the military or is former military or one with any hat on the cover.
• [MC is military] - Striking Distance [TBR]
• [MC is navy captain] - Marrying The Captain [NEW]
• [MC is former military] - The Bargain [TBR]
Elizabeth, thank you so much for your great picks! I see about a dozen of books that I want to read :)
Hi ShoSho!Here are my picks for you. I hope you find something you enjoy.
Top Hat
(TBR) Silk Is for Seduction
(NEW) Runabout
Party Hat
(TBR) The Princess Bride Weird but I enjoyed this book!
(NEW) Arabella
Mortarboard
(TBR) Love Lessons
(NEW) The Year We Fell Down
Hard Hat
(TBR) Causing Havoc
(NEW) Goddess of Spring Seriously, don't bother reading in order. Some books are nice, some...no.
Fedora
(TBR) A Court of Thorns and Roses
(NEW) Hainted
Cowboy Hat - Pick a book set in the west or on a ranch or farm or has animals on the cover.
(TBR) With Abandon I just love this series!
(NEW) Sock it to Me, Santa! Cute, short story
Baseball Cap
(TBR) Outback Dreams
(NEW) Ride with Me
Beret
(TBR) Deadly Descent
(NEW) The Guy From Glamour This is a sloooow burner, very easy-going story. Just FYI in case you prefer excitement in your stories. It's one of my favourite stories but I know it's not always everyone's cup of tea.
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I have 3762 books on my to read shelf so I would appreciate if pick were made from this if possible.