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2015 September Pick-It-For-Me! Challenge
Emerson wrote: "LaurLa, I just finished my first pick,
, yesterday. I enjoyed it very much. I think I have read the first two Neighbor books, but never got around to the third. I will h..."I'm glad you enjoyed it! I have really enjoyed this series myself. I'm actually reading The Game Plan which is the next book (in the present).
Hope you enjoy your other picks just as much!
Hi Penney,I just finished one of your picks are really enjoyed. Thanks for the push to read.
Read my 2nd pick
-it was ok for me. On to #3!
Suzanne wrote: "Hi Amy! I hope you enjoy your picks, if you need me to pick new ones let me know!Hi Suzanne - I just finished
. I loved the blend of historical romance, a little mystery and a dash of the mystical. I'm definitely going to hunt out more of Lisa Kleypas books. Thank you for the recommendation.
Hi Shelby! I finished listening to Out of the Darkness and it was a good listen. The guys were a bit exhausting with all their arguing and drama, but I look forward to book 3. Thanks for the pick!
Just finished
and i gave it four stars,really liked but I didn't love it.thinks Diane for picking this one.
Finished my 3rd pick
-it was really good, a quick funny read!
Elizabeth wrote: "Just finished and i gave it four stars,really liked but I didn't love it.thinks Diane for picking this one."Glad you liked it!
Emelie,I have finished my 2nd pick
and loved it. Thank you.
~KarenH~ wrote: "Hey Tammie! I enjoyed making your picks, sorry I had to make you wait for them! We have a lot in common, but there were also lots of my favorites that you don’t appear to be familiar with. I gav..."9/11. Karen--Loved your recommendation for Simply Irresistible!
Thank you! Hope to get a couple more of these in yet this month.9/12. Just finished Forbidden Falls
...one of my favorite series. Really liked this one....nice change...less of the main characters and really great story.9/15
Echoes of Scotland Street...this was one of the best in this series!9/16
All Wound Up...loved it!
Just finished ,I give it a 2 star rating,just couldn't get in to it at all,maybe later down the read I'll give it a other try.on that note I'm loving and enjoying
.
Shannan,I just finished
and it was really good. I hope to get several more from your list read by the end of the month. Thanks again for such good picks!
Hi LaurLa, I just finished my second PIFM,
, and enjoyed it thoroughly. I loved the development of the menage between the three main characters. This is a series I was hoping to come back to and very likely will continue. I will try to include it in my series challenges to give me the proper motivation and excuse to read. Thanks again for including it in my challenge.
Finished
, 3 stars-this was a long one! Good story, loved the renewal of vows for the grandparents. I see this book kicks of a long series, may check it out.
Just got done with
and loved it,if you love fairytale retellings the you might want to check this out.can't wait to pick up book 2 and see if it's as good as this one when I can.I'm also loving
,can't believe it took me this long to pick it upticks so much Diane~Firefly for thses realy great picks.
Glad you are enjoying them Elizabeth!
Pam wrote: "For Stacie Mass D-StructionTop Hat: both historical and both new to you The Soldier Grace Burrowes has become one of my favorite historical authors. This is the second in the ser..."
So far I've read four of the picks you gave me!
: Honestly, the female MC annoyed me at first but she got better as the book went on. I'm not sure I will return to this series and if I do, I'm certainly not in a hurry.
: Female MC drove me nuts! I guess that's the theme for this month!
: Bad things are coming. I can feel it. I'm still waiting on a couple from the library and plan to get to as many as I can! Thanks again!
Fran wrote: "Hi Stacie Mass D-Struction!I finished my first pick from your list,
. This was a freebie on Amazon, so even better! I really enjoyed this funny, fas..."Oh I'm so glad. I love that author and all her books have humor and crack me up.
Almost done with
and I'm loving it,this was the one I wanted to read the most.its better than the first book or I think so.
Hi Shelby, I finished my second pick Caged: Love and Treachery on the High Seas and it was OK. I didn't really connect with the characters and it took me a long time to get through. I guess it's a 'everyone loved but me' book. Thanks for the pick!
Finished my 4th pick
-it was good! On to #5!
I actually finished
and loved it, as well as put the other 1 I had left back on my TBR ,
and
is on my October TBR since I want to try and read mostly books that have stuff to do with things that go bump in the night.
LaurLa,Just finished Embattled Hearts. Thank you for the suggestion. I think it was a good start to the series. I will have to add the others to my TBR list to see how it progresses.
I loved my picks but I don't know why I even bothered picking!
Rebecca wrote: "I loved my picks but I don't know why I even bothered picking!"I'm not sure what you mean, but if it is just that the person you picked for hasn't commented yet - that doesn't necessarily mean they haven't read any of your picks yet. (A glance at her read shelf does show that she has though.) There is still plenty of month left and sometimes it takes a while to get to all of the books they want to read in a month. I know I sometimes save a book I'm looking forward to until I've finished other obligations and have plenty of time to get absorbed in the story! Sometimes people just never have time to come back and comment, it isn't ideal but Real Life happens. I'm sure even in those cases, getting their picks is appreciated!!
Nanci wrote: "Never Say Never my first love. Bryce, the alpha billionaire is so hot!"Nanci, thank you for reading my books.I am happy you enjoyed them.
Scarlett wrote: "Nanci wrote: "Never Say Never my first love. Bryce, the alpha billionaire is so hot!"
Nanci, thank you for reading my books.I am happy you enjoyed them."
Yes, I do. Thank you, Scarlett Avery. Please hurry!
Nanci, thank you for reading my books.I am happy you enjoyed them."
Yes, I do. Thank you, Scarlett Avery. Please hurry!
MountainKat wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "I loved my picks but I don't know why I even bothered picking!"I'm not sure what you mean, but if it is just that the person you picked for hasn't commented yet - that doesn't nec..."
sorry if I caused offence I am not usually a rude person, Its just annoying that I put so much effort into the picks and it doesn't even look like the list was looked at. I will say no more on the matter.
Rebecca wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "I loved my picks but I don't know why I even bothered picking!"I'm not sure what you mean, but if it is just that the person you picked for hasn't commented ye..."
No offense. I was just explaining that the month isn't over, just because no comment has been made as of yet doesn't mean your efforts weren't appreciated. As the host I appreciate it!
MK,Read my 5th pick Valentine-it was pretty good!!
Thanks again for adding me in the re-picks and for giving me great picks!
I'm so glad you enjoyed them Elke!
Summary for September:I read 11 books of my picks by Elizabeth:
The very best of them was - of course - Proven Guilty, but I'm Harry Dresden fan anyway :)
Therefor, it's no surprise, that the Jim Butcher story in My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding has been one of my highlights as well.
Starstruck was a new to me book and a pleasant surprise. I think I've never read a YA-geek-alien -SF-Urban Fantasy-romance before. Quite refreshing!
Playing for Keeps - I don't read many m/m romances (I'm usually a m/f or f/f reader) and I hate soccer (which is sooo big in my country) - and yet I really liked this book. The characters were very likeable and it has been a wonderful read.
The Earl I Adore - I love Knightley's writing and her HRs are really sweet -
Thieves' Quarry and Black Powder War were pretty solid fantasy novels and series I'll continue.
Dying Bites had an interesting premise, I think I will read this series, too.
Bite the Bullet is a series, that isn't working for me, although I like the characters.
Not my cup of tea (not bad, just not my thing: Dockside and Hell on Wheels - but hey, the last one was free ^^
Thanks again for those great picks!
I finished
It wasn't as good as I expected it to be. I loved the first 2 in the series.I'll try to read another one of my picks.
Kristin....thank you for the great picks! I was only able to get to two...but they were good ones! :)Baseball Cap
Slow Ride — ★★★★ 9/3 (tbr)
Taking a Shot — ★★★★★ 9/9 (tbr)
Hey Tammie!Sorry I missed your post earlier in the month...RL has been crazy for the last couple of months, but I think things are finally settling down to some semblance of normal. I'm glad you enjoyed your picks, I had a great time making them! :D
Hi Breann!Thanks for all the great picks this month...I managed to get to 5 of them, and several more of the new picks made it to my wishlist! Here's what I ended up finishing this month:
A Night Like This 9/5/15
Cowboy Take Me Away 9/7/15
His Road Home 9/8/15
Polar Bared 9/15/15
The Sweet Gum Tree 9/21/15
I enjoyed them all thoroughly, especially Cowboy Take Me Away...sad to see the series end, but such an amazing way to do it!
Re Cowboy Take Me AwayThe series did not end. There's another quickie from Lorelei James
Long Time Gone
About Kimi an Cal McKay
Sunshine wrote: "Re Cowboy Take Me AwayThe series did not end. There's another quickie from Lorelei James
Long Time Gone
About ..."
And for those who just can't give up those McKays... a new spin-off is starting in February about the 3rd generation...starting with Boone and Sierra!
Sorry, Sunshine if I'm stealing your thunder, but you know how I can't help but squee over this series ;-)
Emerson wrote: "LaurLa,Just finished Embattled Hearts. Thank you for the suggestion. I think it was a good start to the series. I will have to add the others to my TBR list to see how it progresses."
So glad you're enjoying (or enjoyed) your picks!!!
Martha wrote: "LaurLa Sorry about the delay I've been having computer problems, so without further ado I give your picks:Top Hat
TBRThe Devil's Delilah
NEWRomancing the Duke
Part..."
Martha - I have read several TBR picks and have enjoyed each of them! Thanks so much for all of the picks... I'm hoping to get to a few more yet this week before the end of the month. Thanks again!
The Devil's Delilah - Loretta Chase ★★★
A Big Country Lodge Story - Melissa F. Hart ★★★
Legend's Passion - Jaci Burton ★★★
Bucking The Odds - Patricia Watters ★★★
Squeeze Play - Kate Angell ★★★
Saved By A SEAL - Cat Johnson ★★★
LaurLa wrote: "And for those who just can't give up those McKays... a new spin-off is starting in February about the 3rd generation...starting with Boone and Sierra!Sorry, Sunshine if I'm stealing your thunder, but you know how I can't help but squee over this series ;-) "
I enjoyed Long Time Gone, but I was thrilled to read at the end about the spin off!! Totally made my day, really week, maybe more! =)
♥KathyD♥ wrote: "Kristin....thank you for the great picks! I was only able to get to two...but they were good ones! :)Baseball Cap
Slow Ride — ★★★★ 9/3 (tbr)
Taking a Shot — ★★★★★ ..."
Hi KathyD -
Great, I'm glad you got to read them and enjoyed! :)
Sonal wrote: "Hi Kristin,I hope you enjoy reading a book from these picks and if you need me to re-pick let me know.
Top Hat - Pick a book with rich characters or a historical romance.
Hey Sonal!
I read
this month, thanks so much for the rec! It started off okay for me but then got much better as I got to know her backstory more. I'm not usually too much into BDSM books (not sure why they seem to never make it as 'favorites') but I liked this one enough pick up the sequel, Mile High and after finishing that one today, I must admit that I thought In Flight was better. Thanks for the rec, I probably wouldn't have picked this series out on my own and I'm glad I read it! :)Thanks!
Kristin
~KarenH~ wrote: "Hi Breann!Thanks for all the great picks this month...I managed to get to 5 of them, and several more of the new picks made it to my wishlist! Here's what I ended up finishing this month:
[book..."
Yay! I'm glad you enjoyed your books this month :)
Hi Fran! I haven't had a chance to update my PIFM reads this month - I've been too busy reading! So far this month I've read:Polar Bared by Eve Langlais 9.6.15 - Lots of shifter fun!
Long Time Gone by Lorelei James 9.8.15 - Loved this one!
Stripped Down by Lorelei James 9.12.15 - Hilarious!
A Night Like This by Julia Quinn 9.16.15 - Sweet!
Encore by Shira Anthony 9.22.15 - Not my favorite of the series, but still good!
Dirty Deeds by Lorelei James 9.26.15 - Slow to start, but I loved the end!
If I can manage to finish my PtP book in time, I still hope to squeeze in THE CAPTURE: The Marriage Diaries, Volume 6. I can't promise a buddy read since I'm not sure I will have time, but maybe we can discuss it whenever both of us have read it. =) Thanks for all the awesome picks!!
MountainKat wrote: "Hi Fran! I haven't had a chance to update my PIFM reads this month - I've been too busy reading! So far this month I've read:Polar Bared by Eve Langlais 9.6.15 - Lots of shifter..."
Yay! I'm so glad you found a bunch of good reads this month :)
Hi Suzanne,I just finished
. It was just as wonderful as the first 4 books in the series. Thank you so much for picking it for me!
Elke-Finished changing
. It wasn't what I planned to read at all but it fit with the theme for another challenge. I liked it way more than the first one and have already aded the next one. Cover is hot, temperature inside that way too!
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I just finished my first pick,
There were definitely some laugh out loud moments for me, especially when Robert and Elizabeth would recall some of their best moments tormenting each other as children. But there were also incredibly moving moments when he would take care of her and she would indulge his food fixation. The tie-back to the present was also fairly well done. Thanks for including it in my list. 4 stars.