2015 October Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

[Elizabeth]

Hope this is right : Goodreads was acting up again.so my pick for Leigh is

1:Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.
Demon's Fury short story TBR
The Intercept: A Jeremy Fisk Novel. ( new- set in NY)

2:Recommend a book set in Scotland or a book you consider a guilty pleasure.
Lady Danger ( new set in Scotland)
The Skeleton in the Closet ( guilty pleasure) TBR

3:Recommend a Historical romance or a book that is the first in a series.
Laiden's Daughter ( new - historical romance)
The Young Elites ( 1st in a series) TBR

4:Recommend a book with an HEA (happily ever after ending)
Marked ( new)

5:Recommend a book with an unconventional character/couple or a book set in Australia
The Exiles ( new takes place in Australia)
Dangerous Deceptions ( unconventional characters) TBR

6:Recommend a longer book.
State of Fear ( it's by Michael Crichton) 624 pages

7:Recommend a Western/Cowboy/Rancher romance or any romance set in the U.S.
Cassie ( new - western)
Saving Paradise ( romance set any where in the US) TBR

8:Recommend a book with red, green or white on the cover
Nefertiti's Heart ( new - red on the cover)
God Save the Queen (cover with red & white on cover) TBR

[Rebecca]

Hi Logan, I hope you like the picks!

1.Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.
PIFM Pleasures of Somerville Park... a short book only 20 Pages
NEW Breakfast at Tiffany's... Set in NY

2.Recommend a book set in Scotland or a book you consider a guilty pleasure.
NEW An Echo in the Bone... set in Scotland and a guilty pleasure
PIFM Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage.... set in Scotland

3.Recommend a Historical romance or a book that is the first in a series.
PIFM Poison Study... first in a series
NEW A Kiss of Shadows... first in a series

4.Recommend a book with an HEA (happily ever after ending)
New The Host
PIFM Wicked in Your Arms

5.Recommend a book with an unconventional character/couple or a book set in Australia
PIFM Bound by Law... unconventional
NEW Undead and Unwedunconventional couple


6.Recommend a longer book.
PIFM Night Film... 624 Pages
NEW The Queen's Fool... 490 Pages

7.Recommend a Western/Cowboy/Rancher romance or any romance set in the U.S.
NEW A Quick Bite... romance set in the US
PIFM Offside... US romance

8.Recommend a book with red, green or white on the cover.
NEW How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire... white on the cover
PIFM Talon... Red on the Cover

[Elke]

Larissa,

Here are your picks! Boy we have a lot in common! Whenever I tried to give you something new, you either read it or its on your TBR! Lol!! Hope I did ok, if not let me know and I can try again!

Happy Reading!!


1. Her Bodyguard-shortest book on your list, looks interesting!
2. A Breath of Snow and Ashes- set in Scotland! I saw you read up to #5 but don't have #6 on your lists.
3. Kade's Dark Embrace-first in a really good series!!
4. Secrets of a Viscount- HEA, liked it a lot!!
5. Soulless- unconventional couple, loved this series!!
6. At Peace- longest on your shelf, but a really great book!
7. The Navy SEAL's E-Mail Order Bride- set on a ranch and in the US, but a good start to a fun series!
8. Primal Legacy- Green cover, looks pretty good!

[Shelby]

KarenH

I'm setting the reminder in my phone now to come back and pick for you when I'm home tonight after work. :D

[Larissa]

Elke wrote: "Larissa,

Here are your picks! Boy we have a lot in common! Whenever I tried to give you something new, you either read it or its on your TBR! Lol!! Hope I did ok, if not let me know and I can ..."

Thank you, Elke! These all look great!

[Elke]

Larissa wrote: "Elke wrote: "Larissa,

Here are your picks! Boy we have a lot in common! Whenever I tried to give you something new, you either read it or its on your TBR! Lol!! Hope I did ok, if not let me kn..."

Awesome! So glad you like them! Whew!

[Larissa]

Hi Elizabeth,
I'll work on your picks tomorrow. :)

[Elizabeth]

Larissa wrote: "Hi Elizabeth,
I'll work on your picks tomorrow. :)"

That fine.

[☘KathyD☘]

Hi Pamela Su...I'll work on your picks tomorrow! :)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Hey Breann! I get to return the favor for your great picks last month…I hope I can do them justice!


1. Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.
TBR: Portrait in Death
New: Shaken - Short, but so emotional!

2. Recommend a book set in Scotland or a book you consider a guilty pleasure.
TBR: Moonlight on Nightingale Way
New: Kodiak's Claim - Lighthearted and fun, and maybe just a little bit silly…I love them!

3. Recommend a Historical romance or a book that is the first in a series.
TBR: The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie
New: Hard as It Gets - Love this series!

4. Recommend a book with an HEA (happily ever after ending)
TBR: Exclusively Yours
New: Simply Irresistible – I can’t believe you have no Jill Shalvis on your shelves!

5. Recommend a book with an unconventional character/couple or a book set in Australia
TBR: Eighth Grave After Dark
New: Misplaced Princess – Set in Australia, and Mari Carr is always a favorite of mine

6. Recommend a longer book.
TBR: Acheron
New: Flowers from the Storm – Emotional story, and in audio Nicholas Boulton is worth listening to whether you like the story or not! =P

7. Recommend a Western/Cowboy/Rancher romance or any romance set in the U.S.
TBR: Cowboy Take Me Away
New: Rocky Mountain Heat – Another fun contemporary western series, maybe not quite up to Rough Riders standard, but close and very enjoyable

8. Recommend a book with red, green or white on the cover.
TBR: Keep Swimming
New: Misunderstanding Mason - Great second chance storyline

Happy Reading!

[Logan]

Rebecca wrote: "Hi Logan, I hope you like the picks!..."

These look awesome! Thank you so much!!

[Logan]

LaurLa - I'll get your picks to you tomorrow or Saturday!

[Ashley]

Hello Suzanne,

Here are my picks for you. I hope you enjoy them. It is really hard to find a book not on your TBR list.

1.In 1905, the first pizza establishment in the United States was opened in New York's Little Italy. New Yorkers eat a thin-crust pizza.
Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.

Silent Blade by Andrews, Ilona (TBR) - I enjoyed this shorty.

Waking the Beast by Thorn, Lacey (NEW)- Another shorty

2.A local delicacy in many parts of Scotland is a deep-fried pizza, also known as a pizza supper or pizza crunch. Available from Fish and Chip shops. a frozen pizza is folded in half, dipped in batter and deep fried!
Recommend a book set in Scotland or a book you consider a guilty pleasure.

Beyond the Highland Mist by Moning, Karen Marie (TBR)- Set in Scotland.

The Bride by Garwood, Julie (TBR)- Set in Scotland.

3.It is often reported that Chicago-style deep-dish pizza was invented at Pizzeria Uno in Chicago, in 1943.
Recommend a Historical romance or a book that is the first in a series.

The Secret by Garwood, Julie (TBR)- Historical romance

Sex, Murder And A Double Latte by Davis, Kyra (NEW)- 1st in a series.

4.Pizza made using Chocolate, is served as a dessert in Brazil.
Recommend a book with an HEA (happily ever after ending)

The Raven Prince by Hoyt, Elizabeth (TBR)- HEA

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

5.In the 1980s some Australian pizza shops and restaurants began selling "gourmet pizzas", using ingredients such as salmon, dill, bocconcini, tiger prawns, or unconventional toppings such as kangaroo, emu and crocodile.
Recommend a book with an unconventional character/couple or a book set in Australia

What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty (TBR)- Set in Australia.

Radiance by Grace Draven (NEW) - Odd couple.

6.The world's largest pizza was at the Norwood Pick 'n Pay hypermarket in Johannesburg, South Africa - 37.4 meters (122 feet 8 inches).
Recommend a longer book.

Styxx by Kenyon, Sherrilyn (TBR)- Great book. It can be read as a standalone. I do suggest that you read the Acheron book before it though.

Angelbound by Bauer, Christina (NEW)- Long book.

7.13% of the U.S. population consumes pizza on any given day.
Recommend a Western/Cowboy/Rancher romance or any romance set in the U.S.

Cross My Heart by Katie Klein (TBR)- Set in the U.S.

Sempre by Darhower, J.M. (NEW)- Set in the U.S.

8.A popular Italian style is Sicilian, a thick-crust or deep-dish pizza originating in the 17th century in Sicily.
Recommend a book with red, green or white on the cover.

Tales of the Madman Underground by Barnes, John (TBR)- Red cover.

Talk Me Down by Dahl, Victoria (TBR)- White cover.

[Ty]

Hi Diane!

Here are my picks for you this month~


1. Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.
NEW: Friend-Zoned
TBR: Archangel's Kiss - all time fave pnr series

2. Recommend a book set in Scotland or a book you consider a guilty pleasure.
NEW: Saving Grace - loved
TBR: Serpent's Kiss - gotta read this to get to Lord's Fall

3. Recommend a Historical romance or a book that is the first in a series.
NEW: The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie
TBR: Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord

4. Recommend a book with an HEA (happily ever after ending)
NEW: The Deal - a recent favorite
TBR: Dreaming of You - a constant reread

5. Recommend a book with an unconventional character/couple or a book set in Australia
NEW: The Rosie Project
TBR: Motorcycle Man - hawt

6. Recommend a longer book.
NEW: Years
TBR: Rock Chick Revenge

7. Recommend a Western/Cowboy/Rancher romance or any romance set in the U.S.
NEW: Duncan's Bride - oldie but goodie
TBR: Shine Not Burn

8. Recommend a book with red, green or white on the cover.
NEW: Heaven, Texas - reading the 1st beforehand isn't needed (I didn't), an old fave of mine
TBR: Wallbanger

[Leigh]

Hi NancyH,


Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.
(tbr)
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Recommend a book set in Scotland or a book you consider a guilty pleasure.
(new)
(tbr)

Recommend a Historical romance or a book that is the first in a series.
(tbr)
(new)


Recommend a book with an HEA (happily ever after ending)
(tbr)
(new)


Recommend a book with an unconventional character/couple or a book set in Australia
(tbr)
(new)


Recommend a longer book.
(tbr)
(new)


Recommend a Western/Cowboy/Rancher romance or any romance set in the U.S.
(tbr)
(new)

Recommend a book with red, green or white on the cover.
(tbr)
(new)

Happy Reading!

[Leigh]

Elizabeth wrote: "Hope this is right : Goodreads was acting up again.so my pick for Leigh is

1:Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.
Demon's Fury short story ..."

Thank you for the picks. Not sure what I will start with first.

[Mimi]

Hi Rebecca,

I hope you find a book that you like from my picks.

1. Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.
TBR The Luxe (Luxe #1) by Anna Godbersen This one is set in Manhattan. I added to my to-read list. Looks interesting.
NEW The Kiss That Launched 1,000 Gifs by Sheralyn Pratt It's short and I enjoyed it.

2. Recommend a book set in Scotland or a book you consider a guilty pleasure.
TBR Two for the Dough (Stephanie Plum #2) - I really got caught up in this series. I consider it my guilty pleasure.
NEW A Man In A Kilt (Castle Blackstone #1) by Sandy Blair Based in Scotland. One review said it was "This was a combination of both a paranormal, time travel and Scottish historical book."

3. Recommend a Historical romance or a book that is the first in a series.
TBR The Accidental Countess (Once Upon An Accident #1) by Melissa Schroeder - 1st in the Series
NEW Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell - A Southern Classic set during the American Civil War

4. Recommend a book with an HEA (happily ever after ending)
TBR The Princess Bride by William Goldman - Another book that I've seen the movie and really need to read the book.
NEW The Longest Ride by Nicolas Sparks- Very HEA. I have a love/hate relationship with this book.

5. Recommend a book with an unconventional character/couple or a book set in Australia
TBR Full Moon Rising (Riley Jenson Guardian #1) by Keri Arthur - Set in Australia
NEW The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough - Set in Australia. I've seen the movie but havent read the book yet. I noticed you read The Shining so thought you might like this one.

6. Recommend a longer book.
TBR The Sweet Far Thing (Gemma Doyle #3) by Libba Bray 819 pages
NEW Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden - I've watched the movie and have always wanted to read the book. 434 pages

7. Recommend a Western/Cowboy/Rancher romance or any romance set in the U.S.
TBR Primal Law (Alpha Pack #1)by J.D. Tyler Navy Seals close enough to Cowboys?? The author is from Texas.
NEW Lonesome Dove (Lonesome Dove #3) by Larry McMurtry Best Western Ever. This book is a stand alone.

8. Recommend a book with red, green or white on the cover.
TBR Kiss of Crimson (Midnight Breed #2) by Lara Adrian - Red & Blue on the cover.
NEW Red Heat (Men In Uniform #1)by Nina Bruhns Red on the cover plus a Hot Guy :)

[Elizabeth]

Leigh wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "Hope this is right : Goodreads was acting up again.so my pick for Leigh is

1:Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.
Demon's Fury [bookcover:Demon's Fury|2065..."

That's fine just glad that you like what I picked,you had a lot of goods one on your TBR,

[☘KathyD☘]

Happy Friday Pamela Su! Here are my picks for you. Hope there is something you'll enjoy...happy reading!

Short book or Set in NY
(tbr) (new)

Set in Scotland or a Guilty pleasure
(tbr) (new)

Historical romance or First in a series
(tbr) (new)

Happily ever after ending
(tbr) (new)

Unconventional character/couple or Set in Australia
(tbr) (New)

Longer book
(tbr) (new)

Western/Cowboy/Rancher romance or Set in the U.S.
(tbr) (new)

Red, green or white cover
(tbr) (new)

[Jody]

Hi Elke
Here are my picks for you. I hope you find something you like!

1. Recommend a short book or a book set in NY
NEW No Strings Attached - short
TBR Something Beautiful - shortest book on your shelf

2. Set in Scotland or a book you consider a guilty pleasure.
NEW Laird of the Mist - Scotland
TBR The Stolen Mackenzie Bride - Scotland

3. Recommend a Historical romance or a book that is the first in a series.
NEW Knight of Desire - Historical romance and first in a series
TBR Desires of a Baron - Historical

4. Recommend a book with an HEA
NEW Until November - I loved this series and it's similar to Kristen Ashley's style which I noticed you enjoy
TBR Hostage to Pleasure - love this series

5. Recommend a book with an unconventional character/couple or a book set in Australia.
NEW Bone Deep - unconventional couple(widow/freak show performer "the tattooed man")
NEW Sins & Needles - unconventional couple (female con artist/former HS goth turned tattoo artist)

6. Recommend a longer book.
NEW A Kingdom of Dreams - 438pgs
TBR See Me - Longest book on your shelf 496pgs

7. Recommend a Western/Cowboy/Rancher romance or any romance set in the U.S.
TBR The Marine's E-Mail Order Bride - rancher set in the U.S.
TBR Hero - set in the U.S.

8. Recommend a book with red, green or white on the cover.
NEW Room for You - (white) The first in a good contemporary series I enjoyed
TBR Requiem - (red)

[Nancy H]

Leigh, Thank you for the picks. They look great. It will be hard to choose which one to start with!

[Rebecca]

Mimi wrote: "Hi Rebecca,

I hope you find a book that you like from my picks..."

Thankyou Mimi they look great.

[Nancy H]

Martha,
Here are your picks. Please let me know if you need more or if you need some substitutions, because there are even more I could recommend!

1 - a shorter one; and - New York

2. and - Scotland; - guilty pleasure

3. - 1st in series; and - historical (and second one has an unconventional character as well)

4. - all HEA

5. - Australia - a definite page-turner! and - unconventional characters - and really great ones!

6. - one of the longer ones on your TBR; - a long one that reads quickly and that I really enjoyed

7. - Western settings

8. - red and white on the cover;

Happy Reading!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Shelby, here are your picks - Finally! Sorry I didn't get them to you last night, by the time I was done going through shelves my eyes were crossing and I didn't dare type them up. I hope one of these works for you!

1. Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.
New: Shaken by Dee Tenorio, Hearts in Darkness by Laura Kaye or Do Over by Mari Carr - These are all my go to shorter recs, loved them all!
TBR: A Lot To Be Thankful For by J.L. Langley - one of the shortest on your shelf.

2. Recommend a book set in Scotland or a book you consider a guilty pleasure.
New: Castle Hill or Before Jamaica Lane (or both!) by Samantha Young - looks like you enjoy this series as much as I do and lucky you, you still have so many left to read!
TBR: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling - Or whichever one you are at! I know you are working through this series again, and I keep recommending them!

3. Recommend a Historical romance or a book that is the first in a series.
New: One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean - You recently enjoyed the first and the whole series is good!
TBR: When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James - so good! Or The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt - I remember enjoying this one, but never read the others.

4. Recommend a book with an HEA (happily ever after ending)
New: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison - So very good and even better in audio!
TBR: Promises by Marie Sexton or Duty & Devotion by Tere Michaels - both very good!

5. Recommend a book with an unconventional character/couple or a book set in Australia
New: Kodiak's Claim by Eve Langlais - Love her stuff, so much fun!
TBR: The Beast in Him by Shelly Laurenston - Also lots of fun!

6. Recommend a longer book.
New: Archangel's Kiss or Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - One to continue or one to start, I'm really enjoying the Psy-Changeling series but haven't tried the other!
TBR: Possession by J.R. Ward - Good series and you are nearly done!

7. Recommend a Western/Cowboy/Rancher romance or any romance set in the U.S.
New: Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James - Love those McKays, this isn't my favorite but it is the first and I'm a little OCD about that!
TBR: Aiden's Luck by Con Riley

8. Recommend a book with red, green or white on the cover.
New: First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones or Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs - These look like you might enjoy and sound good.
TBR: The Guardian by Sherrilyn Kenyon or Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews - You liked the earlier books!

Fingers crossed you find one you will love!!

[Breann]

Hi Mimi! Whew. This was tough. We don't have much in common, so these are kind of a shot in the dark. But there are 8 picks from your TBR and 8 new ones. Hopefully, you'll find one (or more!) to read next month. :)

1. Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.
TBR: A Cowboy For Christmas
New: Naked in Death Really great romantic suspense series, with some futuristic/sci-fi elements.

2. Recommend a book set in Scotland or a book you consider a guilty pleasure.
TBR: A Man In A Kilt
New: The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie Favorite!

3. Recommend a Historical romance or a book that is the first in a series.
TBR: The Inn at Rose Harbor
New: On Dublin Street This might be a bit outside of your reading tastes, but it's a really good contemp romance series. I've loved all the books so far.

4. Recommend a book with an HEA (happily ever after ending)
TBR: Heat Exchange
New: Sugar Daddy

5. Recommend a book with an unconventional character/couple or a book set in Australia
TBR: Breakfast at Tiffany's
New: First Grave on the Right I didn't see any PNR on your shelves and this is a fun one.

6. Recommend a longer book.
TBR: Lonesome Dove
New: Saving Grace

7. Recommend a Western/Cowboy/Rancher romance or any romance set in the U.S.
TBR: A Bride for Keeps
New: Something About You

8. Recommend a book with red, green or white on the cover.
TBR: Agnes Hopper Shakes Up Sweetbriar
New: The Sweet Gum Tree

Hope these picks work for you! Happy reading :)

[Breann]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Hey Breann! I get to return the favor for your great picks last month…I hope I can do them justice!


1. Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.
TBR: Portrait in Death
New: [bo..."

OOOH! I see SO. MANY. I'll see what I can pick up from the library and go from there. Thanks so much!

[Elke]

Jody wrote: "Hi Elke
Here are my picks for you. I hope you find something you like!

1. Recommend a short book or a book set in NY
NEW No Strings Attached - short
TBR [book:Something Beautifu..."

Thanks so much Jody! These are great! Will let you know what I read!! But definitely will have to get my hands on a couple of NEW ones!

[Jody]

Elke,
Oh good!! I was worried because I don't read a whole lot of the same style, but I had fun trying to find new books for you.

[Mimi]

Breann,

Thanks so much for the picks. I joined the group and this challenge so that I can branch out to different types of genres. I found lots of interesting books that I will be adding to my to-read list.

Thanks
Mimi

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Pam

We have a lot of books in common and you have a ton of great books on your TBR, so I really enjoying picking some great ones for you. I hope something sounds intriguing.

1. Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison is an amazing book hiding behind a cheesy cover. I love how Pia and Dragos interact and built their relationship. Or check out a short but fun story with Love at First Date by Susan Hatler. Ellen is a planner and she's about to learn you can't plan love.



2. Kristen Ashley's books are like crack to me. I shouldn't even like them, much less love them (as I usually hate the uber-alpha male), but once I start one it is difficult to put it down. So here is one of my guilty pleasures - The Gamble. Or check out a Scotland castle with a bit of time-travel and vampires with Master of Ecstasy by Nina Bangs



3. Truly, Madly by Heather Webber is a great cozy/paranormal/romance book. The characters are fun and Lucy's twist on the family power/curse is useful. I didn't see any of Quick's older historicals on your shelf, so I thought you might like a tale of flowers and knights with Desire by Amanda Quick.



4. Another cheesy cover hiding greatness - On the Edge by Ilona Andrews. Rose is struggling to support her younger brothers in a place between magic and the normal world. Or check out the Cupcake Lover's group with some quirky characters in Fool for Love by Beth Ciotta.




5. A paranoid author dies and stipulates his possible heirs must find the killer which leads to an alliance between Evie and Max as they try to prove her innocence in a very quirky background in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evie by Marianne Stillings. A fun cozy with some very weird relationships is The Diva Runs Out of Thyme by Krista Davis. I love the chapter quotes.



6. I haven't read this, but have heard great things about it (and its on my TBR) - The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. Of check out what happens when you accidently become a goddess in Divine By Mistake by P.C. Cast



7. I'm not big on westerns, so these both take place in the US. First there is a gifted military man with amnesia trying to win back his wife he left years ago with Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti or the start of my favorite YA series about kids from many different patheons (Valkyries, Spartans, Amazons, etc) being trained to take on Loki's followers with Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep



8. Open Season by Linda Howard is a great suspensful romance as Daisy tries to spice up her life and ends up seeing something she shouldn't. Or check out an oldie, but goodie cozy set in an amazing mystery bookstore with Death On Demand by Carolyn G. Hart. Annie and Max have a great relationship and probably only Eve and Roarke have more books.

[Larissa]

Hi Elizabeth,

We don't have many books in common so it was quite easy to pick for you. I hope you find something you'd like to try.

1.Recommend a short book or a book set in NY. TBR


2.Recommend a book set in Scotland or a book you consider a guilty pleasure. NEW
Great series!

3.Recommend a Historical romance or a book that is the first in a series. TBR


4.Recommend a book with an HEA (happily ever after ending) NEW
Kristen Ashley is a fave author of mine.

5.Recommend a book with an unconventional character/couple or a book set in Australia TBR


6.Recommend a longer book. NEW
I have to read the last book in this series and I really enjoyed it!

7.Recommend a Western/Cowboy/Rancher romance or any romance set in the U.S. NEW
This was a pick for me and I loved it.

8.Recommend a book with red, green or white on the cover. TBR

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Ty wrote: "Hi Diane!

Here are my picks for you this month~


1. Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.
NEW: Friend-Zoned
TBR: Archangel's Kiss - all time fave pnr series
..."

Thanks for the great picks Ty. Not sure which one I'm going to start with yet.

[Carla]

Hi, Karla with a K! I had great fun with your picks (some overlap, but not too much), hope that you find something that you like.

1. Set in NY. From your TBR, The Rosie Effect (Don Tillman #2) I liked this book, perhaps not as much as the first.

2. Set in Scotland or a book you consider a guilty pleasure. On Dublin Street is both, set in Edinburgh and a guilty pleasure in that…well the writing isn’t fabulous, but there’s something about the characters and settings that sucks me in almost every time. There is some steam in this series, though, fair warning (I guess that’s part of the guilt). https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

3. First in a series, from your TBR. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7..., the first in the Heather Wells series. Lots of fun; mystery with romance.

4. Book with an HEA (happily ever after ending) from your TBR, Just One of the Guys by Kristan Higgins https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2.... Love Kristan Higgins, and this one is a lot of fun.

5. Unconventional character/couple: I loved this Georgette Heyer book (very clean, btw), T he Convenient Marriage, which is very funny and features an unconventional heroine (who is not beautiful and stutters and has wonderful character). Heyer wrote quality romance, and reminds me of Austen.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

6.Recommend a longer book. From your TBR, at 448 pp, a spooky looking book for October: Ghost Moon https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...


7. Romance set in the American West: Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8..., which features a group of veterinarians out west and a funny woman who runs an animal shelter.

8. Red, green and white on the cover: Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare. I’m reading this one now and liking it so far. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

[Karla]

Carla_Collette wrote: "Hi, Karla with a K! I had great fun with your picks (some overlap, but not too much), hope that you find something that you like.

1. Set in NY. From your TBR, [bookcover:The Rosie Effect|23492671..."

Thanks for your picks! If you have any more spoilers (after the Rosie Effect, which I already read), please remove them. I don't want to read on until I know that I won't find out any more events in the other books you recommended. Thanks.

[Martha]

Here's your Picks Jody.

1. TBR Come Monday and Lion's Love: BBW Paranormal Shape Shifter Romance New Aces Wild

2. TBR Highland Surrender and Fallen New Beyond the Highland Mist

3. TBR Big Bad Bear first in the series New A Rake by Any Other Name historical Hell on Wheels first in the series

4. TBR Centerfold and UnKiss Me New Make Mine a Cowboy

5. TBR Sins & Needles and Finding Love's Wings New Tall, Tatted and Tempting

6. TBR Holding Out New The Light Within Me

7. TBR Weekend Surrender and Northern Exposure New Once Tempted

8. TBR The Viper and Fury's Kiss New King's

[Emerson]

For Carla Collette

1. Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.

TBR: (short length)

New: (set in NY)


2. Recommend a book set in Scotland or a book you consider a guilty pleasure.
TBR:

New:
(both set in Scotland)

3. Recommend a Historical romance or a book that is the first in a series.
TBR:
New:
(both the first in a series)

4. Recommend a book with an HEA (happily ever after ending)
TBR:

New:

5. Recommend a book with an unconventional character/couple or a book set in Australia
TBR: (unconventional young woman)

New: (unconventional heroine for her time)

6. Recommend a longer book.
TBR:

New:

7. Recommend a Western/Cowboy/Rancher romance or any romance set in the U.S.
TBR:

New:

8. Recommend a book with red, green or white on the cover.
TBR: (red on cover)
New: (white on cover)

[Leigh]

Nancy H wrote: "Leigh, Thank you for the picks. They look great. It will be hard to choose which one to start with!"

I'm glad you liked them.

[Carla]

Karla wrote: "Carla_Collette wrote: "Hi, Karla with a K! I had great fun with your picks (some overlap, but not too much), hope that you find something that you like.

1. Set in NY. From your TBR, [bookcover:Th..."

Sorry, I thought the pregnancy was on the back cover. No other spoilers.

[Carla]

Emerson wrote: "For Cara Collette

1. Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.

TBR: (short length)

Thanks for the great picks. I'll let you know what I end up reading.

[Carla]

Karla wrote: "Carla_Collette wrote: "Hi, Karla with a K! I had great fun with your picks (some overlap, but not too much), hope that you find something that you like.

1. Set in NY. From your TBR, [bookcover:Th..."

Ok, just checked, it's in the book description, so it's not a spoiler. None of my other descriptions mention any plot, though. Wonder why I do this challenge sometimes. :(

[Logan]

LaurLa -

Here are my picks for you. I hope you find something you like!

1. Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.
TBR: - short book
NEW: - set in NY

2. Recommend a book set in Scotland or a book you consider a guilty pleasure.
TBR: - Scotland
NEW: - Scotland

3. Recommend a Historical romance or a book that is the first in a series.
TBR: - historical romance
NEW: - great historical and first in a series

4. Recommend a book with an HEA (happily ever after ending).
TBR:
NEW:

5. Recommend a book with an unconventional character/couple or a book set in Australia.
TBR: - unconventional couple
NEW: - unconventional couple (very dark erotica)

6. Recommend a longer book.
TBR: - 430 pgs
NEW: - 448 pgs

7. Recommend a Western/Cowboy/Rancher romance or any romance set in the U.S.
TBR: - I can't tell if this is actually set on a ranch, but it's in the US!
NEW: - I'm not a big Western reader, but I loved this one

8. Recommend a book with red, green or white on the cover.
TBR:
NEW:

Happy picking!

[LaurLa]

Emelie - Picks for you!!!! Sorry I'm slow getting them posted but I needed to wait until I had some time to really dig in. I hope you enjoy - I tried to hit the genres you like as well as add some new things. Happy Reading!!

New York's Little Italy Pizza:
◘ NEW: Too Hot To Touch - Louisa Edwards - Set in NYC and you seem to like books involving chefs.
◘ TBR: Carol's Mate - Zena Wynn - short but not necessarily sweet ;-)


Scottish Pizza Supper or Pizza Crunch:
◘ NEW: On Dublin Street - Samantha Young - Set in Scotland and quite popular
◘ TBR: Tangled - Emma Chase - Guilty pleasure... you'll understand when you read it cuz they are so yummy together!!


Chicago-style Deep-dish Pizza:
◘ NEW: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie - Jennifer Ashley - An excellent historical for those who don't really like them, IMHO.
◘ TBR: The Ugly Duckling Debutante - Rachel Van Dyken - Historical romance and first in a series.


Brazilian Chocolate Pizza:
◘ NEW: Club Shadowlands - Cherise Sinclair - HEA, BDSM style... probably considered BDSM-Lite by connoisseurs, but I love this series.
◘ TBR: Ella Enchanted - Gail Carson Levine - Probably the most well-know HEA ever… retold!


Australian "Gourmet Pizza":
◘ NEW: Holding Out For A Hero - Amy Andrews - The description doesn't actually sound Australian, especially if you read it through an American lens, but it is most definitely Australian and one of my favorite books last year.
◘ TBR: Dance With Me - Heidi Cullinan - Maybe a dancer who is gay isn't all that unconventional (in context) but a football player turned dancer as his partner - yes, unconventional


World's Largest Pizza:
◘ NEW: Sleeping Beauty - Elle Lothlorien - It's longish (over 400pp) and a fairy-tale retelling, which you seem to like.
◘ TBR: Rock Chick - Kristen Ashley - I would be remiss if I didn't rec this series when given the chance!


13% of the U.S. Population:
◘ NEW: Texas Pride - Kindle Alexander - You enjoy MM and this is an author I've read (I don't read MM normally) and enjoyed. Also a western/rancher book.
◘ TBR: Redeeming Love - Francine Rivers - Set is US, historical California gold country... closest you have to western. It also sounds like a lovely read.


Sicilian Pizza:
◘ NEW: I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier - Crystal Rose - Green cover. Another MM I've enjoyed - don't let the cheesy title/cover fool you.
◘ TBR: The Billionaire's Convenient Bride - C.J. Howard - Green cover - sounds awesome!

[LaurLa]

Logan wrote: "LaurLa -

Here are my picks for you. I hope you find something you like!

1. Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.
TBR: - short book
NEW: [bookcover:Ang..."

OMG! It's like you live in my head! Every one of these looks awesome and apparently I'm going to be buying a few new books now... Thanks for the recs - can't wait to dig in!!

[Fran, Moderator]

Great job so far everyone!

23 out of 31 picks already given! A little more than 1 1/2 days to go :)

[Emeli]

Hi kat here are your picks

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Enjoy your reading

[Elizabeth]

Thinks Larissa for the picks,sorry if it was hard,guess I'm just picky when it comes to what I read, I've picked out to be the one to read,since I'm in the mood to read about things that go bump in the night as well as try to read

[Pamela Su]

Hi Mai!

Here are my picks for you. I hope you find something you like.

1. Set in NY - Forever and a Day (NEW...uhhh, this one is a random choice as I don't read many new historical romances these days and you seem to be a huge fan of those! If you read this, I REALLY hope it's good)

2. Scotland - To Scotland, With Love (TBR)

3. Historical romance / First in a series - The Lady Most Likely... (TBR)

4. HEA (happily ever after ending) - Ride with Me (NEW)

5. Unconventional character/couple - The Year We Fell Down (NEW) I liked this book. It is quite unique to me.

6. Longer book - Once a Rake (TBR)

7. Set in the U.S. - Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (TBR)

8. Book with red, green or white on the cover - Her Royal Spyness (NEW)

[Pamela Su]

♥KathyD♥ wrote: "Happy Friday Pamela Su! Here are my picks for you. Hope there is something you'll enjoy...happy reading!

Short book or Set in NY
(tbr) (ne..."

Thanks, Kathy! I'll let you know what I end up reading. :D

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Emelie wrote: "Hi kat here are your picks"

Thanks Emilie! I see several that I hope to read in October!

[Karla]

Carla_Collette wrote: "Karla wrote: "Carla_Collette wrote: "Hi, Karla with a K! I had great fun with your picks (some overlap, but not too much), hope that you find something that you like.

1. Set in NY. From your TBR,..."

I'm sorry if my comment sounded bitchy! I really didn't mean it too! I hadn't read the description of the Rosie Effect since I already knew I wanted to read it, so I was caught off guard. I've had people ruin other books/movies I wanted to read recently, so I just took it as another person doing that. I should have read the description of the book before I commented.

I am soooooo sorry if I hurt your feelings in anyway and if I took the fun out of the challenge for you!!!!!!!!! I didn't mean to.