2014 May Pick-it-for-Me! Challenge

[Aarati]

Zara,

Hi, here are your picks. I hope you enjoy some of them!

Travel Abroad
1.
2. - Set in Dublin, a place I always wanted to visit and a book new to you.

Stay-cation
1. -I think some of the setting of the book is in India, so this one's from your TBR.
2. -This is set in a small town of Lucky Harbor and it's New to you.

Beach Reads
1. -There's a beach on the cover and the setting says it is partly set in an island, so I hope this would do.
2. -This is a fun, light-hearted LOL kind of book.

Safari Style
1.
2. -one of my favourite series.

Road Trip
1.
2. - a really sweet book.

Pampered Patron
1. - I think the cover's pretty relaxing
2. -featuring a rich hero

Cruise Control
1. -almost half the book is spent on a cruise if I remember correctly

Be Happy
1.
2.

[Aarati]

Dee wrote: "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 ;)"

Oh. Okay. Thanks Dee! :)

[Penney]

Ok Laurla, I've delved deep into your requested shelf and mine and this is what I've come up with...

1. Travel Abroad
TBR: In Bed with a Highlander this whole series was a guilty pleasure for me :)
NEW: Knight Awakened Just finished this one and loved everything about it.


2. Stay-cation:
TBR: The Siren A great series, but don't expect "romance" in this first installment.
NEW: Dragon Bound LOVE this series! Just did a re-read of this one.


3. Beach Reads:
TBR: The Frog Prince A freebie I read a while ago that was surprisingly good.
NEW: The Rosie Project I fell in love with this book along with the hero who deals with Aspergers Syndrome.


4. Safari Style:
TBR: Magic Bites A great series that gets better and better with each book! The first one is my least favorite but I still really liked it. Plus there's Curran *sigh*drool*
NEW: Moon Called Ditto to the above except there's Adam, *sigh*drool*


5. Road Trip:
TBR: The Edge of Never A surprisingly good read that takes place almost entirely during a road trip
NEW: Under the Desert Moon A unique read that also takes place during a road trip, just not in a car


6. Pampered Patron:
TBR: The Next Always Another one of my favorite series and such a relaxing cover.
NEW: Daughter of the Forest The cover is very relaxing, but the story is fast paced and emotional. Great read!


7. Cruise Control:
TRB: Wildest Dreams There's a portion on a ship anyway and well worth the read.
NEW: Surviving Raine The hero is a complete ass but it's really hard not to route for his redemption.


8. Be Happy:
TBR: Talk Me Down It's been a while since I've read this one but it's definitely funny
NEW: And One Last Thing ... In my opinion, everything Molly Harper writes is funny, especially if you like sarcasm ;)


Ok, I tried to do this while taking care of my one year grandchild so sorry for any typos :-) Hope you find something you like.
HAPPY READING!

[Dee]

ok Kaileigh - here we go - I tried to pick a range from your TBR and some new to you - but you read a lot of chicklit which isn't my thing - so hopefully, something works for you ;)

1. Travel Aboard
Lola and the Boy Next Door - TBR - set in Paris
Ink - N2U - set in Japan

2. Stay-cation
When Lightning Strikes - N2U
The Wanderer - N2U

3. Beach Reads
Beach Plum Island - N2U
Just This Once - TBR

4. Safari Style
Until There Was You - TBR - dog on cover
Dragon Heat - TBR - dragon shifter

5. Road Trip
Baby, Drive South - N2U - car on cover
From Notting Hill with Love... Actually - TBR - road on cover

6. Pampered Patron
Summer at Mustang Ridge - N2U - relaxing cover
A Hopeless Romantic - TBR - looks like she is relaxed/having fun

7. Cruise Control
When the Cypress Whispers - N2U - water on cover
Definitely, Maybe in Love - N2U - rain counts as water right?

8. Be Happy
Neanderthal Seeks Human - N2U - quirky funny
Aphrodite's Kiss - TBR - the cover made me chuckle

[Raine]

(I like Dee's format so I'm stealing this from her!)


Shelby ~ here are your picks. I did one from one of your requested shelves (except for #7 which was just from your to-read shelf) and one that I've read that I love.

1. Travel Abroad:
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young (NEW) - Not too much action, but great read. I recently read this and wondered why it took me so long to read it that I'm smacking myself on the head.
Down Under by Tam Ames (TBR)

2. Stay-cation:
Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson (NEW) - Hilarious! I love the food obsession thing!
Wait for Me by Elisabeth Naughton (TBR)

3. Beach Reads:
Until November by Aurora Rose Reynolds (NEW) - Heroine is quirky and fun.
Cinder: A CinderFella Story by Marie Sexton (TBR)

4. Safari Style:
Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright (NEW) - A menage scene that is so HOT the book is worth that alone!
Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day (TBR)

5. Road Trip:
Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick (NEW) - This guy does dirty talking (and thinking) VERY well.
Whitetail Rock by Anne Tenino (TBR)

6. Pampered Patron:
Law Man by Kristen Ashley (NEW) - I am reaching here to say that this man looks relaxed and he is also NOT rich, but he can definitely use a relaxing massage. I want you to read one of my favorite books from KA which you can do as a standalone even though it is the #3 in the series. I CANNOT believe you haven't read one of her books yet! You're like the one person who hasn't even read one book from her! LOL! I REALLY hope you pick this one to read and, in doing so, fall in love with the author like I have!!!
Bulletproof by Mary Calmes (TBR)

7. Cruise Control:
Three Ways to Wicked by Jodi Redford (NEW) - M/M/F with one of them being an awesome dirty talker (one of my weaknesses, LOL!).
Clear Water by Amy Lane (TBR)

8. Be Happy:
Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec (NEW) - I've ready many humorous books before, but this one TOPS every one of them!!! OMG, I laughed so hard I literally peed my pants!!!
Tangled by Emma Chase (TBR)

[Raine]

KarenF wrote: "Hi Raine,
I had fun poking through your shelves. I hope you find something you like!"

Karenf ~

I just noticed that my picks were up and I'm so excited and doing a happy dance! I think I'm going to start with Ride with Me by Ruthie Knox (just bought it on smile.amazon.com) since you mentioned he was a grumpy hero and I AM LOOKING FOR ONE OF THESE FOR ANOTHER CHALLENGE!!! YAY!!!

I also want to try to read One Sweet Ride by Jaci Burton, but do I need to read the previous books in order to read this one? I'm excited to start reading Nalini Singh and Shelley Laurenston (I heard they were great writers) and Tangled by Emma Chase since forever (okay, probably only since last summer when the book came out)!!!

OMG! I'm not sure I can wait until the end of next week to start reading!!! (Yep! I was one of THOSE KIDS growing up!)

THANK YOU!!!

[Dee]

Raine - I really hope you like Ride with Me - it was one of my favorite CR's last year ;)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Aarati wrote: "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 ..."

It is in the rules that if the wrong book in a series is picked you can read whichever is current for you! Just reminding everyone about that - even myself!

[Grace]

Mountain Kat, I'll get your picks up today, after I get home from work.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Grace wrote: "Mountain Kat, I'll get your picks up today, after I get home from work."

Yay! Thanks Grace, I can't wait!!

[Daffodil]

MountainKat wrote: "Hi Daffodil, ... Fingers crossed you find at least one you like!! "

No worries there! My problem will be fitting everything I want to read into May Challenges.

I'm definitely starting with:

I've requested from the library and will choose depending on what comes in when:

If I have time, I'll try to get to:

Thanks MountainKat!

[Daffodil]

Fran I'll finish your picks after running errands tonight and get them up later.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Wow, you are ambitious Daffodil! I'm glad you found some that interest you. Good luck fitting them in, that is both the fun and hard part!

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Nichole

We've got lots of books in common, so I hope you find something good in these picks.

1. Travel Abroad: Going for a Scottish theme here. First from your shelf X Marks the Spot by Victoria Roberts. Also a good ghost story with Highland Knight by Cindy Miles.

2. Stay-cation: A Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews is a shorter story about an innkeeper dealing with some bad things in the neighborhood. After reading this I want so badly to be a innkeeper. Or try a cozy paranormal mystery with A Portion to Die For by Heather Blake.

3. Beach Reads: Destiny Kills by Keri Arthur starts on a beach with the most intriguing opening I'd ever read. Or check out Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts which is the beginning of a paranormal trilogy about witches and is my favorite. It is a sweet story of a woman coming into her own.

4. Safari Style: I read Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis recently and enjoyed it, plus there are lots of cute animals. Or check out Stolen by Kelley Armstrong. You liked the first book and this one will open up the supernatural world.

5. Road Trip: Hell Fire by Ann Aguirre has Corinne looking into her past. Or check out The Man with the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green. It is kind of UF meets a James Bond action movie.

6. Pampered Patron: Flirting with Danger by Suzanne Enoch has a cat burglar getting caught while saving a millionaire's life. Or check out my favorite author, Jayne Ann Krentz with Copper Beach and a bit of intrigue to go with the paranormal.

7. Cruise Control: Both of these are from your shelf and are great next options in their series. Venom by Jennifer Estep is my favorite of the series and one of my few 5 star reads. Or check out Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews and get Will's story and meet the Mar clan.

8. Be Happy: I really enjoyed The Corset Diaries by Katie MacAlister which has the heroine flying to England to be in a reality show based on regency times. Fool for Love by Beth Ciotta has an eccentric cast that reminds me a bit of Jennifer Crusie.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

~KarenH~ wrote: "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 categor..."

Thanks for the great picks. I'm not sure yet which I will read.

[Fran, Moderator]

Daffodil wrote: "Fran I'll finish your picks after running errands tonight and get them up later."

Thanks Daffodil :)

[Nichole]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Nichole

We've got lots of books in common, so I hope you find something good in these picks.

1. Travel Abroad: Going for a Scottish theme here. First from your shelf X Marks the Spot by Victori..."

Oh boy, I'm not sure where I'll start. I'll have to see what the library has. Thanks for the great picks!

[Runell]

Hi, Grace! We don't have very much in common, so this was slightly more challenging. In any case, here are my picks for you:

1. Travel Abroad: Outlander [New to You]
2. Stay-Cation: Annie's Song [Meet and Greet]
3. Beach Reads: On the Island [New to You]
4. Safari Style: Big Furry Deal [Meet and Greet]
5. Road Trip: Amy and Roger's Epic Detour [New to You]
6. Pampered Patron: The Heir (Duke's Obsession, #1) [Meet and Greet]
7. Cruise Control: Obsidian [New to You]
8. Be Happy: Baby, I'm Yours [Meet and Greet]

I hope you find something that you enjoy!

[Carla]

Alexis wrote: "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
[book:Rock C..."

Thanks for the great picks, Alexis! I'll let you know what I read.

[Ashley]

Carla_Collette wrote: "Ashley—Here are your picks. I hope that you find something that you like (if not, let me know). Sorry about the lack of links; with my kids’ dance recital and hubby out of town, I’m a bit rushed,..."

Hello,
thank you for the picks! Two changes though. While I would love to read Then Came You (Animal Magnetism #5)by Jill Shalvis it is not actually out until July. The second one is that I have already read The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures #6)by Jennifer Ashley.

[Grace]

Hi MountainKat. I really enjoyed picking for you. I tried to pick mostly from your To Read ASAP shelf, but I did get a couple from the general TBR pile. Hopefully you'll be able to find something good to read~~Grace

1. Travel Abroad
a. Misplaced Princess by Mari Carr (TBR): Takes place in Australia.
b. The Prizeby Julie Garwood: Historical road trip to Scotland. I love this story!


2. Stay-cation
a. Lady Luck by Kristen Ashley (TBR): Haven't read this one, but I do enjoy other books by Kristen Ashley.
b. The Texan's Wager by Jodi Thomas (New): This was a very sweet story that I really enjoyed.


3.Beach Reads
a. No Strings Attached by Jaci Burton (TBR): Takes place in Hawaii!
b. Love Is Blind by Lynsay Sands (New): This is such a sweet, light hearted story.


4. Safari Style
a. Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley (TBR): I'm really enjoying this series involving shifters with a touch of furies!
b. Fury by Laurann Dohner (New): This is one of my favorite series. The books keep getting better and better!


5. Road Trip
a. Tempt Me by Olivia Cunning (TBR): Rock stars on tour is kind of like a road trip :)
b. Defying the Odds by Kele Moon (TBR): Alpha MMA fighter and a sweet southern waitress on the run with a road trip to Las Vegas. I've loved every book I've read in this series.


Pampered Patron
a. Prelude by Shira Anthony (TBR): A composer and a musician, seems relaxing to me.
b. Mated to the Devil by Eve Langlais (New): I'm kind of stretching this book by saying they look relaxed on the cover, but it's a good book. It's a little bit different from her usual books and is a little darker. I found it a nice surprise from her.


7. Cruise Control
a. Never Too Hot by Bella Andre (TBR): Water on the cover and it sounds really interesting.
b.Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day (New): Vampires, shapeshifters and ancient Atlantians out to protect the world.


Be Happy
a. Saturday Night Special by Mari Carr (TBR): Really great, crazy, laugh out loud story.
b. Size 12 Is Not Fat by Meg Cabot (New): She is one of my favorite authors and this series always puts me in a good mood.

[Grace]

Runell wrote: "Hi, Grace! We don't have very much in common, so this was slightly more challenging. In any case, here are my picks for you:

1. Travel Abroad: Outlander [New to You]
2. Stay-Cation: [..."

Thanks for the picks! I'll let you know what I decide to read.

[~Leslie~]

Hi KarenH Here are your picks! I hope you find something good to read!! If you need me to pick again let me know. The first book is off of your shelf and the second book is from my shelves.

Travel Abroad: The first book is set in Canada (which is not where I live!)and it's a series you obviously enjoy. The second book is the first in a series I enjoyed and it's set in the Middle East.
Under a Vampire Moon and Warrior


2. Stay-cation: These books all take place in a small town. The first two are part of the Fool's Gold series you've been reading (I love it too) and the second is set in a small town in Idaho.
Halfway There Just One Kiss and Truly Madly Yours


3. Beach Reads: I could read either one of these hanging out on a beach! One is hot and steamy and the other just lighthearted fun!
Full Moon and The Rosie Project


4. Safari Style: The first book is the first in a fun sexy shifter series and the second book is a novella that starts off the side series to Mercy Thompson, which you are reading. I loved Anna and Charles and you can read it at the same time as Mercy's story.
The Mane Event and Alpha & Omega


5. Road Trip: The first book is the beginning of a great series and there is a major road trip that takes place and the second book is one I'm reading now and am really enjoying. Also a road trip involved.
Ill Wind and Do or Die


6. Pampered Patron:I chose the rich route! Love the In Death series and this is the next one to read. The second book is just a fun book from a favored author.
Concealed in Death and Trouble in High Heels


7. Cruise Control: Both seem to take place near a beach. The first looked fun to read and the second is from a series I'm reading - love Roxanne St. Claire!
BTW I Love You and Barefoot in the Sand


8. Be Happy: Two authors that make me happy! Kristen Ashley and Julia Quinn. Can't get any more different, however!! Loved the Rock Chick series and love the Bridgerton's.
Rock Chick and The Duke and I

[Jamie]

Ok, I'm probably a moron for asking this question.
I have my picks ready for my beach bum participant (Vi); I'm going to be traveling and I don't want to miss the posting deadline. Where will that take place and how?
I am sure in all the great info in the FAQs and guidelines, this has been mentioned, for the life of me I can't see how this works.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

~Leslie~ wrote: "Hi KarenH Here are your picks! I hope you find something good to read!! If you need me to pick again let me know. The first book is off of your shelf and the second book is from my shelves.

Trave..."

Wow, lots of great picks...thanks! I definitely plan on reading Ill Wind since Rachel Caine is the featured author next month, and also Concealed in Death. Several others look really good too, but it will just depend on how they fit into challenges and how much time I have. Some of the new picks are going on my wishlist, though. Can't wait for the 1st to start reading!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Jamie wrote: "Ok, I'm probably a moron for asking this question.
I have my picks ready for my beach bum participant (Vi); I'm going to be traveling and I don't want to miss the posting deadline. Where will that ..."

Jamie, the deadline for posting your picks is 8 AM CST on the 28th, so you've still go a couple of days to work with!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Grace wrote: "Hi MountainKat. I really enjoyed picking for you. I tried to pick mostly from your To Read ASAP shelf, but I did get a couple from the general TBR pile. Hopefully you'll be able to find something ..."

Thank you for the picks Grace! I know I am going to read Tempt Me next month since you picked it and it is one of my M&G picks too, but I hope I can get to a few more as well!

[Joyce]

Hi Leslie, I hope you find some picks you like.

1. Travel Abroad:
TBR list:Iced- takes place in Dublin Ireland, I've always wanted to go to the Emerald Isle. This is a great continuation to the Fever series.

2. Stay-cation:
TBR list: Garden Spells- this was the first I've read of this authors books and it hooked me.
New to You: Summon the Keeper - set in a small town. Good paranormal book.

3. Beach Reads:
TBR list: Whiskey Beach- Features a beach on the cover and in the book story itself.

4. Safari Style:
TBR list: Into The Wild (Warriors- I loved this series, might be YA but I enjoyed it thoroughly. If you are a cat lover this is a great book.

5. Road Trip:
New to You: The Angel Experiment - features a trip across the United States

6. Pampered Patron:
TBR list:The Color of Heaven - has a cover wher e the character looks relaxed

7. Cruise Control:
TBR list: Tempest Rising -features the ocean primarily. This was a good read. Very different from other supernatural or paranormal romances.
New to You: Message in a Bottle - this is a wonderful story. It was my first Nicholas Sparks book and I just could not put it down.

8. Be Happy:
TBR list: Undead and Unwed- Loved this book very funny and light.
New to You: Nerd in Shining Armor cute book light and funny.

[Joyce]

Fran wrote: "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 settin..."

I love my picks I want to read all of them. I think I might go with Girl who love the moon first since I love SAA books. Not sure yet. It also depends what will work with my other current challenges. Hey I'm a NYer too.

[Daffodil]

Fran I recognized some of the authors and titles on your preferred list, but, with 1 exception, I haven't actually read any of the books on that shelf. So I doubled up on all the categories and gave you one from your tbr and one new-to-you book for each. I hope you enjoy your picks, let me know if there are any problems.

1. Travel Abroad:
Blind Obsession by Ella Frank -- from your shelves, set in France
Warrior by Zoe Archer -- A paranormal historical set in Mongolia. I really enjoyed the unique setting and fell in love with Gabriel.

2. Stay-cation:
Red Fox by Karina Halle -- From your shelves, set in USA. I've actually heard others talking about this series and have considered starting it myself sometime.
Laid Bare by Lauren Dane -- I noticed you've read a few of LD's books and since I loved the first book in the Brown Siblings series, thought I'd recommend it.

3. Beach Reads:
What Binds Us by Larry Benjamin -- from your shelves
Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl -- I loved Molly's quirky humor and this was just a fun book to read.

4. Safari Style:
Leashed by Zoe Dawnson -- from your shelves, it sounds like a fun read
Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley -- I've really enjoyed Jennifer Ashley's paranormals as well as her historicals and this is the first book in her Shifters Unbound series.

5. Road Trip:
Grand Adventures by S.A. McAuley -- from your shelves.
On the Edge by Ilona Andrews -- Ilona Andrews is another favorite author. The Edge books are all great PNR books.

6. Pampered Patron:
Curve Ball by Charlotte Stein -- from your TBR, they look pretty relaxed on the cover
Blackmailed by Annmarie McKenna -- Brianna definitely needs to relax and Cole & Tyler are determined to make her. You enjoyed a few of AM's books, but didn't enjoy your most recent read of hers as much. This is the first book of hers I ever read and the one I've enjoyed the most.

7. Cruise Control:
Sin at Sea by Emma Nichols -- from your shelves
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas -- Lisa Kleypas is your most read author and the majority of them have been 4-5 star reads. I would definitely recommend this contemporary series.

8. Be Happy:
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones -- The only book on your preferred shelf that I've already read. I love Charley Davidson. She always makes me smile.
The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper -- You enjoyed the first book in the series when you read it few years ago, I would recommend adding the second book to your shelves.

[Erin]

Hi Nancy H! Here are your picks. Hope you find something that strikes your fancy for May. If not let me know and I can try to pick some more.

1. Travel Abroad: or

2. Stay-cation: or

3. Beach Reads: or

4. Safari Style: or or

5. Road Trip: or

6. Pampered Patron: or

7. Cruise Control: or

8. Be Happy:

[Carla]

Ashley wrote: "Carla_Collette wrote: "Ashley—Here are your picks. I hope that you find something that you like (if not, let me know). Sorry about the lack of links; with my kids’ dance recital and hubby out of ..."

Oops, sorry about Animal Magnetism and the other one (I somehow thought that it was on your to-read list). Since I was only supposed to recommend 8 books an did 16, though, I hope that the others suffice. I'm afraid I've got to get 2 girls ready for dance recital today, so I'm all picked out.

[Ty]

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


1. Travel Abroad:
(TBR) (New)

2. Stay-cation:..."


Thanks for the picks! I appreciate all the new adult picks :D
There were several books that were the 2nd or 3rd in a series I haven't started, so I'll look into the 1st book of the series. Thanks again!

[LaurLa]

Penney wrote: "Ok Laurla, I've delved deep into your requested shelf and mine and this is what I've come up with...

1. Travel Abroad
TBR: In Bed with a Highlander this whole series was a guilty p..."

Thanks for the Picks, Penney!! Now just have to wait for May to start!!!

[Ty]

Hi Gea! Sorry it took a couple days to get your picks. I completely forgot - shame on me! I'm so happy to see some of my favorite historicals on your TBR. Hope you like your picks!

1. Travel Abroad:
TBR: Dreaming of You - fave!
NEW: Vain - recent read, and surprisingly good

2. Stay-cation:
TBR: Pushing the Limits - 5 hankie read
NEW: Hummingbird - if you loved Years, you should definitely read this! fave!

3. Beach Reads:
TBR: Sweet Magik - sweet, light holiday read
NEW: Once Upon a Spring Break - Hawaii!

4. Safari Style:
TBR: Serpent's Kiss - great series
NEW: Magic Bites - fave!

5. Road Trip:
TBR: Prince Charming - well, if by road trip, you take a wagon trip across America, then sure, this book qualifies! :D
NEW: The Edge of Never - a new adult read - which I noticed you don't have much of, but this was a stellar read

6. Pampered Patron:
TBR: Raphael - alpha billionaire!
NEW: Wallbanger - fave read from last year - they look relaxed, right? :D

7. Cruise Control:
TBR: Island Flame
NEW: Surviving Raine

8. Be Happy:
TBR: Tattered Love - loved the sassy heroine
NEW: First Grave on the Right - there's a Grim reaper and Satan's son - and still I couldn't stop giggling at the one-liners

[Ty]

Penney wrote: "Ok Laurla, I've delved deep into your requested shelf and mine and this is what I've come up with...

1. Travel Abroad
TBR: In Bed with a Highlander this whole series was a guilty p..."

lol omg Penney. I didn't even read your recs and yet we picked some of the same books for our pickees... scary!

[Fran, Moderator]

Joyce wrote: "Fran wrote: "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-..."

So glad you like your picks Joyce! I love SAA too....and TGWCTM was awesome, I hope you enjoy it :)

[Fran, Moderator]

Daffodil wrote: "Fran I recognized some of the authors and titles on your preferred list, but, with 1 exception, I haven't actually read any of the books on that shelf. So I doubled up on all the categories and gav..."


Thanks so much for the great picks Daffodil! There are many I would like to read in May and the rest will go on my tbr. I'm not sure where I'm going to start....will check out my other challenges and see where I can fit them in. Thanks again!

[KarenF]

Raine wrote: "KarenF wrote: "Hi Raine,
I had fun poking through your shelves. I hope you find something you like!"

Karenf ~

I just noticed that my picks were up and I'm so excited and doing a happy dance! I t..."


Hi Raine,

I'm glad you're excited about your picks and I really hope you enjoy Ride with Me. I loved it and it's always great when all the challenges come together. :)

I'm not sure about One Sweet Ride because I haven't read it yet. I think that series is only loosely connected. That was the one with the car on the cover so I picked it. But I just saw the rule that you can read any book in a series picked for you so you could go with (I never miss an opportunity to post that cover) if you wanted to stay in order.

Happy Reading!

[mary]

Hey Lacy! Sorry for taking so long, school keeps me pretty busy during the week. I hope you are able to find some good picks from the list. ~Mary

1. Travel Abroad:
TBR: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas
New: Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase


2. Stay-cation
TBR: Lady Luck by Kristen Ashley
New: Rock Me by Cherrie Lynn (This book definitely takes place in the USA and I love this book, but I feel I may be pushing this category..but I wanted to include it :) )


3. Beach Reads:
TBR: Paradise Awakening y Jaci Burton
New: Too Good to Be True by Kristen Higgins (definitely seems like a good beach read)
Sex, Murder And A Double Latte by Kyra Davis (definitely light-heared and I find the whole series hilarious)


4. Safari Style:
TBR: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison (I think a dragon can definitely fit this category)
New: Animal Magnetism by Jill Harvis



5. Road Trip:
TBR: Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey
New: Take Me There by Carolee Dean


6. Pampered Patron:
TBR: Knight by Kristen Ashley
New: Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas



7. Cruise Control
TBR: Dockside by Susan Wiggs
New: Wildest Dreams by Kristen Ashley (Part of the book takes place on a ship traveling the seas)


8. Be Happy:
TBR: Lady Be Good by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
New: Sudden Response by RL Mathewson (I haven't read i yet but my friend recommended it to me and Mathewson books are always humorous :) )

[mary]

Amanda wrote: "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 p..."

Thanks for all the great picks!

I think I am going to try and read and next month. Fingers crossed I get through them both. And hopefully more!

[~Leslie~]

Joyce wrote: "Hi Leslie, I hope you find some picks you like.

1. Travel Abroad:
TBR list:Iced- takes place in Dublin Ireland, I've always wanted to go to the Emerald Isle. This is a great conti..."

Thanks Joyce!! Great picks - not sure what I'm going to read yet. A few I'd already planned to read next month, but I will try and also read something totally off my radar.

[~Leslie~]

~KarenH~ wrote: "~Leslie~ wrote: "Hi KarenH Here are your picks! I hope you find something good to read!! If you need me to pick again let me know. The first book is off of your shelf and the second book is from m..."

I knew you were planning on reading Ill Wind, so I wanted to pick it for you! And I can't resist picking Roarke - I'm on book 31 this month so just a few behind you. Hope some of the other picks fit in with your challenges!

[Lacy]

Mary wrote: "Hey Lacy! Sorry for taking so long, school keeps me pretty busy during the week. I hope you are able to find some good picks from the list. ~Mary

1. Travel Abroad:
TBR: [book:It Happened One Autum..."

Wow! Thanks for the great book choices! I'm going to read It Happened One Autumn for sure. I will try to get to some others. Thanks for making my wishlist grow fatter!

Happy reading. :)

[Shelby]

Raine wrote: "(I like Dee's format so I'm stealing this from her!)


Shelby ~ here are your picks. I did one from one of your requested shelves (except for #7 which was just from your to-read shelf) and one that..."


Thanks Raine! I have no idea what I'm going to get to you, but I'll let you know as soon as I've had a chance to let the choices marinate. I just finished reading Clear Water though which was excellent! So god thinking on the pick there. ;D

[Ashley]

Sandy,
Sorry this took me so long I had a busy week. I hope you enjoy the picks. Please let me know if you need any changes.

1. Travel Abroad
Sense and Sensibility by Austen, Jane (TBR)- Jane Austen will always be one of my favorites.


Highland Destiny (Magic of the Highlands, #1)by Hunsaker, Laura (NEW)- Sighhh what girl doesn’t love a highlander....


2. Stay-cation
A Quick Bite (Argeneau, #1) by Sands, Lynsay (TBR) – This takes place in the U.S.


Real (Real #1) by Katy Evans (NEW)- This one take place in North America, I was surprised by how much I liked this book. It was deeper than I thought it would be.


3. Beach Reads
The Warlord Wants Forever (Immortals After Dark, #1) by Cole, Kresley (TBR) – Good light read.


Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley (NEW) – Light and fun


4. Safari Style
The Summoning (Darkest Powers, #1) by Armstrong, Kelley (TBR) – The love interest is a shifter.


Dragon Actually (Dragon Kin, #1) by Aiken, G.A. (NEW)


5. Road Trip
On the Edge (The Edge, #1) by Andrews, Ilona (TBR) - Car on the cover


The Prize by Garwood, Julie (NEW) – Old fashion road trip with horses..


6. Pampered Patron
Lord of Scoundrels (Scoundrels, #3) by Chase, Loretta (TBR) – They look pretty relaxed to me...


Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega, #1) by Briggs, Patricia (NEW) – She needs a massage, this is my favorite series by Briggs.


7. Cruise Control
Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen (TBR) – I love this author


Once and Always (Sequels, #1) by McNaught, Judith (NEW)


8. Be Happy
The Pretender (Liar's Club, #1) by Bradley, Celeste (TBR) – Funny


Compromising Positions by Bayley-Burke, Jenna (NEW)

[Penney]

Ty wrote: "lol omg Penney. I didn't even read your recs and yet we picked some of the same books for our pickees... scary! "

That's what BFFs do Ty, duh!

[Jamie]

Vi-
I'm new to this so I hope not to disappoint.

... 1. Travel Abroad- Country you don't live in.
Off your shelves

... 2. Stay Cation-
Off your shelves

...3. Beach Read-
Beach on the Cover, off your shelves, light reading

I hope this gives you some choices you enjoy.
Please let me know if you enjoy any of these, I might add them to my to-read list.

Jamie

...4. Safari-
or

...5. Road trip-
Road on the Cover-
Off your Shelves

...6. Pampered Patron-
or you have read the rated the first book of this series well. I am such a fan of this series. I have chosen book two and three.Patrons are certainly rich.

...7. Cruise Control-
Setting is around water and the author's name is Cruise.

...8. Happy-
The enter series is hilarious, lighthearted

[Hina]

Hello all,

I hope you guys are having fun picking and receiving your picks. Sorry, I have not been around much but I am on vacation, but I look at the thread a couple of times during the day. Thank you mods for answering questions so quickly! I have updated message 3 with who has already made recommendations.

Skandia, I will have your picks done sometime by tomorrow.

[Jamie]

Gea wrote: "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 Rebecca Zanetti (TBR)
[book:Rock Me|..."

thank you so much for all the great suggestions... looking forward to the month of May!