2014 May Pick-it-for-Me! Challenge

[UnusualChild{beppy}]

i'm in. active adventurerer for me.
please use my pifm 2014 shelf.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

I just realized I forgot to add my preferred shelf - please use my cant-wait-to-read shelf. Thanks!

[Hina]

Hi guys,

Less than 15 minutes to go for the signs ups to close!

[Hina]

SIGN UPS ARE NOW CLOSED!

[Fran, Moderator]

I'm so excited! Love when picking time comes around :)

[Brett]

Lacy wrote: "Brett wrote: "I am finally graduating in May. I am rewarding myself by participating in May's pick it for me. lol! I've been so busy with school I haven't been able to read anything that isn't scho..."

Thanks, Lacy! :)

[Fran, Moderator]

Miriam wrote: "I've been working in the lab and studying for weeks for my Immunology test end of April and cant wait to indulge in books again. Due to all that stress I'd love to be a Beach Bum right now.
Im new ..."

Welcome to the group Miriam!

[Fran, Moderator]

Brett wrote: "I am finally graduating in May. I am rewarding myself by participating in May's pick it for me. lol! I've been so busy with school I haven't been able to read anything that isn't school related. bl..."

Congratulations on your graduation Brett!

[Hina]

The rules and the pairings are posted on Message 2 and 3. Please let me know if one of the links doesn't work.

[Fran, Moderator]

Hina wrote: "The rules and the pairings are posted on Message 2 and 3. Please let me know if one of the links doesn't work."

Thanks Hina!

Just to clarify, are we picking for the person below us in the list?

[Hina]

Yes Fran! I updated the message with the note.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Daffodil, I am about to run out the door but I will get to your picks when I get home this afternoon! I'm excited to dig into your shelves!

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Joyce!

I will have your picks up later on today....looking forward to checking out your shelves :)

[Alexis]

Hey Carla_colette! I am running out to do some errands while the baby is in a good mood. I will get your picks made for you this afternoon! I glanced at your shelves and you have a lot of good choices. I'm looking forward to picking for you! :)

[Elke]

Gigi,

Here are your picks hope you like them!! Happy Reading!!


1. In Bed with a Highlander -set in Scotland and it is on my bucket list!

2. Some Girls Bite -set in my hometown Chicago. Great start to an even better series!

3. On the Island -cover is the beach and pretty much the whole book is set on the beach. One of my favorites.

4. Moon Called -shapeshifters galore. Love this series!

5. Own the Wind -street on the cover. Love KA!

6. When You Dare -looks like he can use a massage and seeing him is relaxing to me! Lol! ;)

7. Friendly Fire -cover has water on it. This one was short and sweet.

8. How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf -this one was very funny! All of Molly Harper books are humorous!

[Elizabeth]

Hi Amanda,
here are my picks for you. I hope you;ll find something you'd like to read:)

1. Travel Abroad: (TBR) (new)

2. Stay-cation: (both new)

3. Beach Reads: (both new)

4. Safari Style: (new)

5. Road Trip: (TBR) (new)

6. Pampered Patron: (TBR) (new)

7. Cruise Control: (TBR) (TBR)

8. Be Happy: (TBR) (new)

[Amanda]

Mary, Here are your picks! I hope you can find something you like :).

1. Travel Abroad: Recommend a book that takes place in country/continent that you are not residing in OR a book that takes place in a setting that you always wanted to visit, but haven't.


2. Stay-cation: Recommend a book that takes place in the country/continent that you are on OR a book that takes place in a small town.


3. Beach Reads: Recommend a book that would make a good beach reads, something that is that is light-hearted and relaxing OR a book that features a beach a lot.


4. Safari Style: Recommend a book that has shifter/animal in the story OR a book that has an animal on the cover.


5. Road Trip: Recommend a book that involves a road trip or a Car on the cover OR a book that features a road/street on the cover.


6. Pampered Patron: Recommend a book that has a cover you find relaxing or a picture of a person/people that look relaxed or the opposite (they look like they can use a relaxing massage) OR a character that is rich.


7. Cruise Control: Recommend a book that features water in the storyline or on the cover OR a book that involves a cruise, it can take place on a boat/yacht as well (boats on the cover accepted).


8. Be Happy: Recommend a book that you find humorous OR has a smiling face on the cover.

[Amanda]

Thanks for the great picks, Elizabeth! I'll start with Anyone But You because my library has it available now. I put Not Quite a Husband on hold. It sounds very interesting and I know I'm going to love it. I would have liked to read Suicide Watch, but I have to find it first!
We'll see how many I can read next month :).

[Miriam]

Hi Ty,
here are my picks for you. I hop you find something to enjoy!


1. Travel Abroad:
(TBR) (New)

2. Stay-cation:
(TBR) that great story was something different

3. Beach Reads:
(TBR) really enjoyed this one
(New)

4. Safari Style:
(New)

5. Road Trip:
(New)

6. Pampered Patron:
(New) one of my favorites
(TBR)

7. Cruise Control:
(TBR) (New) both are great reads

8. Be Happy:
(New)

[SandyC]

Hello, Bre!

Here are some picks for you. Enjoy!

1. Travel Abroad:
(5 star book for me!)


2. Stay-cation:
(new to you)
(fun, light read)

3. Beach Reads:

(cute story set in Paris)

4. Safari Style:

(5 star book for me!)

5. Road Trip:


6. Pampered Patron:

(new to you)

7. Cruise Control:
(new to you)


8. Be Happy:

(new to you)

[Skandia]

Hi Elizabeth,
here are my picks for you. I hope you find something you like!

1. Travel Abroad:


2. Stay-cation:


3. Beach Reads:


4. Safari Style:


5. Road Trip:


6. Pampered Patron:


7. Cruise Control:


8. Be Happy:

[Brett]

Fran wrote: "Brett wrote: "I am finally graduating in May. I am rewarding myself by participating in May's pick it for me. lol! I've been so busy with school I haven't been able to read anything that isn't scho..."

Thank you, Fran! :)

[Elizabeth]

Skandia, thanks for the picks! There are several I'd like to read and probably I'll start with !

[Suzanne]

Hi KarenF! Here are your picks for this month! Enjoy!

1. Travel Abroad: Recommend a book that takes place in country/continent that you are not residing in OR a book that takes place in a setting that you always wanted to visit, but haven't.
a. Daughter of Smoke & BoneLaini Taylor – Set in Prague
b. Iced by Karen Marie Moning – Set in Ireland

2. Stay-cation: Recommend a book that takes place in the country/continent that you are on OR a book that takes place in a small town.
a. The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison – Set about 2 hours from me
b. Midnight Crossroad by Charlaine Harris – Set in a small town, comes out on the 6th

3. Beach Reads: Recommend a book that would make a good beach reads, something that is that is light-hearted and relaxing OR a book that features a beach a lot.
a. The Help by Kathryn Stockett – Good Beach Read
b. Dog Handling by Clare Naylor – Constantly on the Beach in Australia

4. Safari Style: Recommend a book that has shifter/animal in the story OR a book that has an animal on the cover.
a. Death's Rival by Faith Hunter – Shifter Character
b. Pussyfoot by Carole Nelson Douglas – Kitty on the Cover

5. Road Trip: Recommend a book that involves a road trip or a Car on the cover OR a book that features a road/street on the cover.
a. The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg - Car on the Cover
b. Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen – Road on the Cover

6. Pampered Patron: Recommend a book that has a cover you find relaxing or a picture of a person/people that look relaxed or the opposite (they look like they can use a relaxing massage) OR a character that is rich.
a. The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen – Relaxing Cover
b. Purity in Death by J.D. Robb – Rich character

7. Cruise Control: Recommend a book that features water in the storyline or on the cover OR a book that involves a cruise, it can take place on a boat/yacht as well (boats on the cover accepted).
a. On the Island by Tracey Garvis-Graves
b. Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple

8. Be Happy: Recommend a book that you find humorous OR has a smiling face on the cover.
a. Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors by Molly Harper
b. Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec – Very funny!
c. It's All Greek to Me by Katie MacAlister

[Shelby]

Hi Elke,

Here are my picks for you. :)

1. Travel Abroad:
Spell of the Highlander (TBR)
The Darkest Night (NEW)



2. Stay-cation:
Pleasure Unbound (TBR)
Nightkeepers (NEW)



3. Beach Reads:
Can't Stand The Heat (TBR)
High Stakes (NEW)



4. Safari Style:
Logan's Acadian Wolves (TBR)
An Intrepid Trip to Love (NEW)



5. Road Trip:
Dark Places (TBR)
Bone Rider (NEW)



6. Pampered Patron:
The Final Piece (TBR)
Shanna (NEW)



7. Cruise Control:
Fairytale Come Alive (TBR)
Clear Water (NEW)



8. Be Happy:
It Happened One Wedding (TBR)
The Princess Bride (NEW)



Hope something appeals to you! Happy reading!

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Joyce!

Here are your picks....I hope you find something you like :)

1. Travel Abroad:
No Rest for the Wicked- love this series
Into the Spotlight-new- Vegas setting (I love to visit there)
2. Stay-cation:
Eternal Seduction-new- NY setting (my hometown)
Divergent- Chicago setting
3. Beach Reads:
The Girl Who Chased the Moon- wonderful story
Don't Bite the Bridesmaid-new-a cute, fun book, nice easy beach read
4. Safari Style:
Her Mad Hatter- Ty recently recommended this one to me and I really enjoyed it. Different and interesting.
Dangerous (Darkest Powers, #0.5)- cat on cover
5. Road Trip:
Hunting Kat- on the run
Skin Game-new- I loved this one. on the run and she has a very unique ability.
6. Pampered Patron: - both couples look like they are giving some kind of massage ;)
Desire Unchained
Bunny and the Bear-new- I love Eve Langlais's humor
7. Cruise Control:
Hex Hall- water on cover- really good YA PNR
Lost Lake- SAA's newest....I love her
8. Be Happy:
Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea- so funny
A Tiger's Claim-new- smiling on cover- looks interesting, I recently picked this one up.

[Penney]

Hi Laurla! I'll have your picks up later tonight :-)

[Elke]

Shelby,

Thanks so much for the great picks!! This is the list I am going to try to go with! Hopefully I will find the New to me books!

Thanks again!!

The Final Piece
Bone Rider
Logan's Acadian Wolves
Nightkeepers
Spell of the Highlander
It Happened One Wedding

[Gea]

Jamie you have a small TBR so I added a bit more new books for you and I hope you find something you like :)

1. Travel Abroad
Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti (TBR)
Rock Me by Cherrie Lynn (TBR)

2. Stay-cation:
Mackenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard (NEW)
The Bride by Julie Garwood (NEW)

3. Beach Reads:
Down for the Count by Christine Bell (TBR)

4. Safari Style:
Hunting Season by Shelly Laurenston (TBR)
Bear Necessities by Dana Marie Bell (NEW)

5. Road Trip:
Hell for Leather by Julie Ann Walker (TBR)

6. Pampered Patron:
The Mistress Mistake by Lynda Chance (NEW)
Their Virgin Captive by Shayla Black (NEW)

7. Cruise Control:
One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake (NEW)

8. Be Happy:
Lady Be Good by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (NEW)

[LaurLa]

Brett - Congrats on your graduation!! I missed April's PIFM so I'm also excited to be back in the mix. I'll have your pick's later tonight or tomorrow AM.

[LaurLa]

Penney wrote: "Hi Laurla! I'll have your picks up later tonight :-)"

Can't wait ;-) It's so totally different than the regular monthly challenge. I love to see what others find lurking in my TBR or something I've never seen before (sometimes I swear those are the same thing!) Thanks in advance for your awesome picks!

[Nichole]

Hi Runell! Here are your picks. I've only read a few m/m so I became good friends with Listopia :) I hope you find something you like.

1. Travel Abroad:

2. Stay-cation:

3. Beach Reads:

4. Safari Style:

5. Road Trip:

6. Pampered Patron:

7. Cruise Control:

8. Be Happy:

[KarenF]

Hi Raine,

I had fun poking through your shelves. I hope you find something you like!

1. Travel Abroad

About Last Night by Ruthie Knox - Set in London

In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks - Set in Scotland



2. Stay-cation

Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian - Set in Boston, near where I live

Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis - Set in small town.



3. Beach Reads

And One Last Thing ... by Molly Harper - Made me literally LOL, totally relaxing read

Tangled by Emma Chase - I haven't read this one but hear it's quite fun



4. Safari Style

Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - flat out my favorite PNR series

Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh - why not begin at the beginning



5. Road Trip

Ride with Me by Ruthie Knox - Hot, cross country bike trip with a grumpy hero - loved it!

One Sweet Ride by Jaci Burton - I believe there's a car on the cover but I may be distracted :)



6. Pampered Patron

Barefoot in the Sand by Roxanne St. Clair - Looks pretty relaxing to me

The Billionaire Bad Boys Club by Emma Holly - They sure sound rich



7. Cruise Control

Sea Change by Darlene Marshall - Pirates!

Don't Bite the Bridesmaid by Tiffany Allee - Takes place on a cruise



8. Be Happy

Pack Challenge or The Mane Event by Shelley Laurenston - Sexy & hilarious I can't be unhappy when reading Shelley Laurenston

Private Practice by Samanthe Beck - Another fun one

[KarenF]

Suzanne wrote: "Hi KarenF! Here are your picks for this month! Enjoy!

1. Travel Abroad: Recommend a book that takes place in country/continent that you are not residing in OR a book that takes place in a settin..."

Thanks for the great picks Suzanne!

I've requested Daughter of Smoke & Bone & The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion from the library.

I'm also going to try to get to Death's Rival, Purity in Death & Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors since I already own them.

We'll see if I get to any more. Thanks again!

[Amy J.]

For Pam

1. Travel Abroad:
TBR: Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden (Japan)
New: Pomegranate Soup by Marsha Mehran (Ireland)



2. Stay-Cation:
TBR: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward (New York)
New: The Alienist by Caleb Carr (also New York)



3. Beach Reads:
TBR: How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks
New: Emma by Jane Austen



4. Safari Style:
TBR: Soulless by Gail Carriger
New:You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister



5. Road Trip:
TBR: Trouble in Mudbug by Jana Deleon
New:Ill Wind by Rachel Caine



6. Pampered Patron:
TBR: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
New: The Luxe by Anna Godbersen



7. Cruise Control:
TBR: On the Island by Tracey Garvis-Graves (I've been meaning to read this one myself)
New: Making Waves by Tawna Fenske



8. Be Happy:
TBR: How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack: Defend Yourself When the Lawn Warriors Strike by Chuck Sambuchino
New:Dr. Tatiana's Sex Advice to All Creation by Olivia Judson

[UnusualChild{beppy}]

hi, ella,

here are my picks for you. if you need me to re-pick, just let me know.

travel abroad
Just Good Friends or, if you like to read series in order Just This Once i haven't read the first one, but i've read all the others, and i don't feel as though i missed anything- takes place in new zealand (new)
The Worst Girlfriend in the World (tbr)

staycation
Into the Darkness - takes place in a small town (new)
Rush Too Far - takes place in a small town (tbr)

beach
Beachcomber - takes place at the beach (new)
Mai Tai For Two - takes place in hawaii (tbr)

safari
Finding Mr. Right - dog on cover (new)
Ain't Too Proud to Beg - about dog walkers (tbr)

road trip
Running the Red Light, or, book one in the series, even though i haven't read it yetPersonal Assets - car on the cover (new)
All Lined Up - car on cover; partially, anyway (tbr)

pampered patron
All I Ever Wanted - looks relaxing to me (new)
Dreamweaver Trail - all right, i want to go live there (tbr)

cruise control
On the Island - water on the cover...and definitely in the story (new)
All I Want Is You - water on the cover (tbr)

be happy
Playing James - i laughed so hard while reading this (new)
The Bottom Line - smiling (tbr)

hope that you find something that interests you.

[Nancy H]

Hi Alexis,
I hope you find something here. If not please let me know because there are many more that I could recommend from your shelves!

1. Travel Abroad The Chocolate Thief - Paris setting French Kissmas - This is one of a great YA series about teens who travel around the world - Students-Across-the-Seven-Seas (this isn't the best one but the others are really, really good so I recommend any of them) It's All Greek to Me - Greece - a place I would love to go and haven't yet!



2. Stay-cation - Carolina Home- small fishing village Small Town Girl - big star returns to her small town


3.Beach Reads Hot Summer What I Thought Was True



4.Safari Style The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf
Hope Flames


5. Road Trip One Broke Girl - street scene Open Road Summer - on the road story The Good Girl's Guide to Getting Lost: A Memoir of Three Continents, Two Friends, and One Unexpected Adventure - for a nonfiction good read about travel



6. Pampered Patron The Apple Orchard - Orchards are usually calm and relaxing places
Being Sloane Jacobs - stressed-out figure-skater
Some Like it Royal - This would be good for the rich people or the smile category in #8



7. Cruise Control Dockside Lost Lake


8. Be Happy Humor - all good! To the Nines Big Girl Panties And One Last Thing ...
Come Fly With Me - smile on cover; I saw that you liked the first one in the Alaskan Nights series

[Alexis]

Here You go Carla_Collette! I hope you find something you really enjoy in here!

1. Travel Abroad
Between Shades of Gray (TBR)
Vain (New)

2. Stay-Cation
Rock Chick (TBR)
Summer At Willow Lake (New)

3. Beach Reads
Island Girls (TBR)
On the Island (New)

4. Safari Style
Until There Was You (TBR)
Moon Called (New)

5. Road Trip
An Abundance of Katherines (TBR)
Remember Me? (New)

6. Pampered Patron
Tempting the Bride (TBR)
Suddenly (New)

7. Cruise Control
A Hopeless Romantic (TBR)
Alaska Twilight (New)

8. Be Happy
Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs (TBR)
The Girl Most Likely To... (New)

[Alexis]

Nancy H wrote: "Hi Alexis,
I hope you find something here. If not please let me know because there are many more that I could recommend from your shelves!

1. Travel Abroad The Chocolate Thief -..."

So many great choices! I think I'm going to start with It's All Greek to Me and Being Sloane Jacobs. Hopefully I'll have time to read more, but for now my goal is to read those two. Thank you for the great picks!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Daffodil, here are your picks! I tried to pick at least one new and another from one of your shelves for each category. I also tried to limit myself to just one, only failed a little. I hope you find something you want to read!

1. Travel Abroad: I would love to visit the UK, so it was easy to pick several books for this one. New to you is Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean - I loved this one, it was a lot of fun! From your shelves I picked Down London Road by Samantha Young - I love this series and it looks like you do too! Also Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks - so touching!

2. Stay-cation: New to you here is Ain't She Sweet by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. It doesn't look like you've read a lot of SEP, but this book takes a heroine you hate and turns her into one you adore. It is also excellent in audio if you like those! I picked Inside Out by Lauren Dane from your shelves. It looks like you really like this series - go on, continue it!

3. Beach Reads: I picked two new books for you this time, Tangled by Emma Chase and Something About You by Julie James. Tangled is laugh out loud funny and different as it is told from the man's perspective! Something About You is fun and sweet and so well written! From your shelves I picked Law Man by Kristen Ashley, probably my favorite of the Dream Man series. It isn't necessarily light-hearted, but KA is addicting like junk food and that is what you eat at the beach! =P

4. Safari Style: I picked Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis as your new pick. Cute animals, hot guy - what's not to love?! From your shelves I picked Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole and Kinked by Thea Harrison. I actually liked all three of these in audio!

5. Road Trip: For your new pick, I will recommend Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy - I loved how he loves her! And I picked How to Run with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper - this one was as fun as the others in the series! (Also really good in audio in case you were interested.)

6. Pampered Patron: As your new pick, I am going to go with Into the Crossfire by Lisa Marie Rice - I loved this trilogy! From your shelves I picked the first in two of my favorite series. It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips is the first in the Chicago Stars series and sooooo good! This was the audiobook where I questioned if it was terribly wrong to be seduced by a hero who was voiced by a woman... I also picked Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare - the I-Team series is wonderful!

7. Cruise Control: I am going to suggest you continue with the Jennifer Ashley's Highland Pleasures series with one you already have on your TBR - The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie. I thought it was a wonderful book for the hero we've watched grow up throughout the series. I have a couple of new to you picks in this category. First, The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis - you liked Maddie's story, I thought Tara's was even better! On the Island by Tracey Garvis-Graves was recommended to me, I think in the PIFM. I was pleasantly surprised by this book, I was concerned by the premise but it was handled in a way that didn't bother me at all. It ended up being super sweet and I really liked it!

8. Be Happy: I think Shannon Stacey's Kowalskis are hilarious! You read the first and seemed to like it, maybe you will want to continue with Undeniably Yours. You have Alice Clayton's Wallbanger on your maybe shelf - I think you should move it up to the top of to read pile! I laughed so hard reading this one, I loved it!

Fingers crossed you find at least one you like!!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Diane ~Firefly~:

Here are my picks for you. We have some similarities, but for the most part our tastes seem to be fairly different, so it was fun to browse through your shelves! For each category, the first pick is from your TBR and the second pick is new to you.

1. Travel Abroad: Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord or The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie

2. Stay-cation: Third Grave Dead Ahead or Out of Time

3. Beach Reads: Fearless Fourteen or The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf

4. Safari Style: Changeless or Bunny and the Bear

5. Road Trip:Motorcycle Man or Flat-Out Sexy

6. Pampered Patron: Delusion in Death or Just the Sexiest Man Alive

7. Cruise Control: Murder In Half Moon Bay or One Reckless Summer

8. Be Happy: The Mane Event or The Look of Love

Enjoy!

[Lacy]

For Erin,

I hope that I found something that you will like! Happy reading!


1. Travel Abroad: Recommend a book that takes place in country/continent that you are not residing in OR a book that takes place in a setting that you always wanted to visit, but haven't.
Soulless

2. Stay-cation: Recommend a book that takes place in the country/continent that you are on OR a book that takes place in a small town.
Rock Chick - TBR - Fun series!

3. Beach Reads: Recommend a book that would make a good beach reads, something that is that is light-hearted and relaxing OR a book that features a beach a lot.
On the Island - Loved it!

4. Safari Style: Recommend a book that has shifter/animal in the story OR a book that has an animal on the cover.
Frost Burned - TBR

5. Road Trip: Recommend a book that involves a road trip or a Car on the cover OR a book that features a road/street on the cover.
The Gravedigger's Brawl - TBR

6. Pampered Patron: Recommend a book that has a cover you find relaxing or a picture of a person/people that look relaxed or the opposite (they look like they can use a relaxing massage) OR a character that is rich.
Plan B - Loved it!

7. Cruise Control: Recommend a book that features water in the storyline or on the cover OR a book that involves a cruise, it can take place on a boat/yacht as well (boats on the cover accepted).
Up From the Grave - TBR

8. Be Happy: Recommend a book that you find humorous OR has a smiling face on the cover.
The Lion's Lady - I laughed a lot.

[Erin]

Thanks for the great picks Lacy! I'm not sure which one i want to read yet, but I'm eyeing . Hopefully that will come through from the library soon as I've been waiting to read it. I'm also intrigued by . Great list though. Thanks again! I'm excited to start reading.

Lacy wrote: "For Erin,

I hope that I found something that you will like! Happy reading!


1. Travel Abroad: Recommend a book that takes place in country/continent that you are not residing in OR a book that ..."

[Brett]

Aarati
Hello! You have a very large TBR! I did my best going through it lol. I picked some that I think are new to you and some from your TBR. I hope you like the picks :)

1.Travel Abroad: by Sherrilyn Kenyon- takes place in a totally different universe than me. by Diana Gabaldon-I think this is a new one for you. Takes place in Scotland which is a country I would love to visit.

2.Stay-cation: by Laurann Dohner-I am in AZ, but California is on the same continent. by Lisa Kleypas- takes place in a small town.

3.Beach Reads: by Diana Rowland-this was a fun read. by Tracey Garvis-Graves- new for you I think and a majority of the book is on a beach. Really good.

4. Safari Style: by Lora Leigh- love love love!

5.Road Trip: by Ruthie Knox-road trip on a bike. by Lauren Henderson

6.Pampered Patron: by Kinley MacGregor-he looks pretty relaxed lol!

7.Cruise Control: by Jaci Burton-new for you I think and there is water on the cover. Pretty good read, too. by Sylvia Day

8.Be Happy: by Christopher Moore-hilarious!

[Brett]

Laurla wrote: "Brett - Congrats on your graduation!! I missed April's PIFM so I'm also excited to be back in the mix. I'll have your pick's later tonight or tomorrow AM."

Thank you! I look forward to your picks :)

[Carla]

Ashley—Here are your picks. I hope that you find something that you like (if not, let me know).

1. Travel Abroad: Amazon Lily by Theresa Weir OR Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas
2. Stay-cation: All He Ever Desired by Stacey Shannon or Afterburn & Aftershock by Sylvia Day.

3. Beach Reads: Size 12 and Ready to Rock by Meg Cabot or Forever and a Day by Jill Shalvis

4. Safari Style: Walk on the Wild Side by Christine Warren or Then Came You by Jill Shalvis

5. Road Trip: Ride with Me by Ruthie Knox OR Down Dublin Road by Samantha Young

6. Pampered Patron: The Look of Love by Bella Andre or The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
7. Cruise Control: One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake or Somebody to Love by Kristan Higgans.

8. Be Happy: The Viscount who Loved Me by Julia Quinn OR Dream Chaser by Angie Stanton

[LaurLa]

Brett - Here are your picks! Let me know if you need me to re-pick anything. Hope you enjoy!!

1.Travel Abroad: Recommend a book that takes place in country/continent that you are not residing in OR a book that takes place in a setting that you always wanted to visit, but haven't.
TBR: Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts (takes place in Ireland)
NEW: Knight Before Dawn by Kristi Cramer (Alaska – want to visit someday)


2.Stay-cation: Recommend a book that takes place in the country/continent that you are on OR a book that takes place in a small town.
TBR: Sawyer by Lori Foster (small town)
NEW: Fly Like an Eagle by Sandra Marton (small town)


3.Beach Reads: Recommend a book that would make a good beach reads, something that is that is light-hearted and relaxing OR a book that features a beach a lot.
TBR: Friend-Zoned by Belle Aurora (not at a beach but an easy fun read)
NEW: Beach House No. 9 by Christie Ridgway (very beachy on a beach)


4.Safari Style: Recommend a book that has shifter/animal in the story OR a book that has an animal on the cover.
TBR: Night of the Cougar by Caridad Piñeiro (shifter and an animal on the cover!)
NEW: Bonded by Nicky Charles (also shifter and an animal on the cover!)


5.Road Trip: Recommend a book that involves a road trip or a Car on the cover OR a book that features a road/street on the cover.
TBR: Rock the Heart by Michelle A. Valentine (ultimate road tripping with a rock band!!)
NEW: Emancipating Andie by Priscilla Glenn (road trip - I really enjoyed this book, Tybee Island is one of my favorite places)


6.Pampered Patron: Recommend a book that has a cover you find relaxing or a picture of a person/people that look relaxed or the opposite (they look like they can use a relaxing massage) OR a character that is rich.
TBR: Burning Up by Anne Marsh (I’m pretty sure he’s gonna need a massage after ‘work’…)
NEW: True North by Marie Force (very calming picture and a nice love story – oh, and they’re both rich)


7.Cruise Control: Recommend a book that features water in the storyline or on the cover OR a book that involves a cruise, it can take place on a boat/yacht as well (boats on the cover accepted).
TBR: Rush by Maya Banks (water on the cover)
NEW: Niko's Stolen Bride by Lindy Corbin (boats and water…)


8.Be Happy: Recommend a book that you find humorous OR has a smiling face on the cover.
TBR: Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid (no smiley face but the reviews say it’s humorous)
NEW: Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec (this is a truly humorous series – this first book is the best, of course)

[Penney]

Sorry Laurla, had a fight with the migraine monster last night. Working on your picks now...

[Aarati]

Brenda,

Thanks for the picks. I'll check them all out when I get on my PC.
P.S I haven't read the book before , so can you change it? I don't like to read out of order.

[Dee]

Aarati - you can read any book in a series that is recommended for you - so if you haven't read the earlier one, substituting that is ok ;)