2014 May Pick-it-for-Me! Challenge

[Dee]

hoping Ella isn't too lost in my bookshelves ;) We may have to mount a rescue party and send it in looking for her - any volunteers?

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Dee wrote: "hoping Ella isn't too lost in my bookshelves ;) We may have to mount a rescue party and send it in looking for her - any volunteers?"

Volunteer to go into your shelves Dee?! Good luck with that!! =P

[Nichole]

I can help with repicks if needed, Hina.

[Dee]

you mean you don't want to MK..I swear they are filled with fun books (for the most part) featuring lots of hot smexy guys

[Hina]

Thanks Nichole!

Dee, if I wasnt on vacation, I would have volunteered. lol

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Dee wrote: "you mean you don't want to MK..I swear they are filled with fun books (for the most part) featuring lots of hot smexy guys"

While that is tempting, you have to remember I've been lost in your shelves before... Oh, what the heck, for hot smexy guys I'd do just about anything! =D

[Dee]

I always feel bad for whoever gets me...lol!

[Angi]

Hi passionate kisses (aka beppy)
Here are my picks for you...I hope you enjoy them:


1. Travel Abroad: (TBR)

2. Stay-cation: (New)

3. Beach Reads: (TBR)

4. Safari Style: (TBR)

5. Road Trip: (New)

6. Pampered Patron: (TBR)

7. Cruise Control: (New)

8. Be Happy: (New)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

~Leslie~ wrote: 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!"

I can't resist picking Roarke either! ;-) I'm sure I'll be able to fit more picks in, I just don't know which ones they'll be yet!

[SandyC]

Ashley wrote: "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 Aust..."

Ashley, thank you for the picks! It's always hard to narrow down my choices. I think I'll go with
and .

[Nancy H]

Erin wrote: "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: [bookcover:Your Scandalous Ways|24..."

These look GREAT, Erin! Thank you so much. I am going to have trouble deciding which one to start with, because several of them are already calling my name! I will let you know what I decide.

[Gigi]

Hi Amy J

Sorry for the delay in getting your picks to you. I hope you find something you like. If not, I'll be happy to pick again.

1. Travel Abroad:
(TBR) or (TBR)

2. Stay-cation:
(TBR) or (NEW)

3. Beach Reads:
(TBR) or (NEW)

4. Safari Style:
(TBR) or (NEW)

5. Road Trip:
(TBR) or (NEW)

6. Pampered Patron:
(NEW)

7. Cruise Control:
(TBR) or (NEW)

8. Be Happy:
(NEW)

Happy reading!!

[Gigi]

Elke wrote: "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 i..."

Elke, thank you for my awesome picks!! I'm going to read either Friendly fire or Own The Wind.

[Juana "Darkness"]

Is it too late to join. If it's not, I am Vacay Void

My shelves: Books I Own or Kindle Books I Own

[Amy J.]

Gigi wrote: "Hi Amy J

Sorry for the delay in getting your picks to you. I hope you find something you like. If not, I'll be happy to pick again.

1. Travel Abroad:
(..."

It's worth the wait for picks this great. I'd like to read nearly all of these, but money's tight this month from having to pay my taxes, so I'm going to have to go with picks that I already own (Rush & The Summerhouse) and books I can get off of paperback swap with my credits (Animal Magnetism). The rest I've added to my TBR for later reading. Thanks again, Gigi, for the picks.

[Penney]

I think I'm doing really well with my patience this time around ;-)

[Gigi]

Amy J. wrote: "Gigi wrote: "Hi Amy J

Sorry for the delay in getting your picks to you. I hope you find something you like. If not, I'll be happy to pick again.

1. Travel Abroad:
[bookcover:Captive in the Dar..."

You're so welcome! I'm so glad you like your picks! Let me know what you think of them. I'm especially dying to hear what you think of The Summerhouse.

[UnusualChild{beppy}]

hi, hina.
if you need someone for re picks, I can do it.

[UnusualChild{beppy}]

Angi wrote: "Hi passionate kisses (aka beppy)
Here are my picks for you...I hope you enjoy them:


1. Travel Abroad: (TBR)

2. Stay-cation: ..."

hi, angi.
they all look so interesting! i'm going to try to read Naked Tails, Come Away with Me and Gone Girl. I was able to score Joyce's Awakening and Honeymoon For One for free, so i will try to get to those ones, too. thank you for the picks.

[Hina]

Juana "Darkness" wrote: "Is it too late to join. If it's not, I am Vacay Void

My shelves: Books I Own or Kindle Books I Own"

Hi Juana,
I am sorry, sign ups are closed. I will let you know if we can get you in during re-picks, but right now picks are still going on.

[Hina]

passionate kisses (aka beppy) wrote: "hi, hina.
if you need someone for re picks, I can do it."

Thanks I will keep that in mind!

[Pam]

Penney
Sorry for the delay. I was walking in a Relay for Life yesterday and it takes a while to bounce back

Here are your picks
1. Travel Abroad: From Your TBR or The Devotion of Suspect X

2. Stay-cation: From your TBR or

3. Beach Reads: From your TBR and not

4. Safari Style: From your TBR OR

5. Road Trip: or

6. Pampered Patron:From your TBR . or

7. Cruise Control:From your TBR . and not

8. Be Happy: or

[Pam]

Amy J. wrote: " For Pam

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

which has been on multiple lists forever!

[Penney]

Thanks for the picks Pam! And good on you for participating in the Relay for Life, very admirable :-)

I'll see what books I can finagle into other challenges and let you know as I go. Thanks again!

[Hina]

Skandia, I hope you like your picks, if you need me to re-pick for any category, I will be happy to do so.

1. Travel Abroad: and

2. Stay-cation: and

3. Beach Reads: and

4. Safari Style: and

5. Road Trip: and

6. Pampered Patron: and

7. Cruise Control: and or

8. Be Happy: and

[Fran, Moderator]

Happy to help with repicks if you need it Hina :)

[Dee]

Pouts - I has no picks :(

[Hina]

So far neither do I....

[Hina]

OKay...deadline has passed for picking...

Just to confirm, the following people did not receive picks...

Angi
Dee
Hina
Miriam
Suzanne

Can I get two or three more volunteers for re-picks?

[Fran, Moderator]

Not sure if you saw my earlier post, I can help out Hina :)

[Penney]

I can help out Hina :)

[Hina]

yes..I updated message 3 with re-picks, but I need 2 more. I have you, Beppy and Nichole covering the first 3 of us, but I have Miriam and Suzanne to go.

[Hina]

Penney wrote: "I can help out Hina :)"

Thanks Penny! You have Miriam. I will update message 3.

[Fran, Moderator]

Hina wrote: "yes..I updated message 3 with re-picks, but I need 2 more. I have you, Beppy and Nichole covering the first 3 of us, but I have Miriam and Suzanne to go."

I didn't see that, sorry Hina! I will have your picks up soon.....excited to pick for you!

[Hina]

Thank you guys for volunteering, I can use 2 more volunteers right now. It will be much appreciated.

[KarenF]

I can help with re-picks!

[Dee]

Hina I can too!

[Hina]

Thank you guys,

KarenF and Dee, I updated Message 3 with your pickees.

[Hina]

I think now all of us will be set to get started on the 1st, so now its just a waiting game. :)

[KarenF]

Suzanne made some awesome picks for me and now I get to return the favor. :)

I'll have them up shortly.

[Penney]

Miriam, I'm working on your picks and half way there, but I have to do my work out with hubby real quick. He's getting tired of my postponing. I tried, lol. brb

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Hina!

Wow! Your tbr is huge! I had a great time looking through your shelves, but a harder time finding a few titles that aren't there, lol. I hope you find something you like....


1. Travel Abroad:
Darkfever- Ireland- love this series!
Tempt Me, Taste Me, Touch Me- California wine country (I would love to visit)- I really enjoyed this fun read- three friends on a trip each have a memorable experience.

2. Stay-cation:all small towns-
Beauty Becomes You- I have only read the first in this series, I really liked it.
How to Misbehave- loved this one- shy secretary and hunky contstruction worker/owner
Sophie & Carter- emotional, heart-tugging story

3. Beach Reads:
Sun, Sand, Sex- fun, beach anthology. The first story is one of my favorite shorts ever.
Dirty Thirty or Curio- I love everything Cara McKenna. These are two of my favorite shorter reads. Perfect for the beach.

4. Safari Style:
Anyone But You-dog on cover and in the story. Cute, sweet, older woman, younger man romance.
Goodnight Tweetheart- birds on cover-I love Teresa Medeiros and this one is a bit different for her. Loved it....unique and emotional.

5. Road Trip:
Completely Smitten- car on cover, road trip. An oldie by Susan Mallery but so great. Sweet, cute, light read.
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight- new- I just loved this YA story that involves two teens on a plane for two very different reasons.

6. Pampered Patron:
An Indecent Proposition Part I-new- free on Amazon, I really liked this surprisingly emotional short story. A lot packed into a short story. They could all use a massage.
The Proposition-new- also free on Amazon. Rich ex MMA fighter and bakery owner. A bit of mystery and an instant attraction.
The Boss-new- Group Buddy Read for May- free on Amazon. Billionaire and younger employee

7. Cruise Control:
Unraveled- water on cover- I love Jaci Burton and this is one of my faves by her.
The Trouble with Paradise- water on cover, cruise.- I also love Jill Shalvis and this one by her is kind of quirky. Mystery, humor, romance...

8. Be Happy:
He Loves Lucy- this great story will put a smile on your face
Objection or Off Sides- new- I have Objection on my tbr and would love to buddy read it if you are interested. Off Sides I read and it's very good. I'm enjoying the entire series.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hina, glad you got that all figured out while I was still snoozing in bed! =P

[Miriam]

Penney wrote: "I'm working on your picks and half way there, but I have to do my work out with hubby real quick. He's getting tired of my postponing. I tried, lol. brb"

Thank you Penney, I appreciate it. Take your time and I'm looking forward to your picks :)

[Raine]

RRRC: 2014 May Pick-it-for-Me! Challenge
READ: 4/8

1. Travel Abroad
About Last Night by Ruthie Knox - Set in London
✔ In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks 05/27/2014 ★★★★


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 - 05/22/2014 ★★★★★


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 - 05/02/2014 ★★★
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 by Shelley Laurenston
✔ The Mane Event by Shelley Laurenston 05/05/2014 ★★★
Private Practice by Samanthe Beck - Another fun one

[Dee]

hi juana - here are your picks, I had a few issues finding books on your selected shelves because you had lots of read books on those as well...so hopefully a few of these work :)

1. Travel Abroad
On Dublin Street - TBR - Scotland
Ink - N2U - Japan

2. Stay-cation
Summer at Mustang Ridge - N2U - small town
Forbidden Falls - TBR

3. Beach Reads
Beach Plum Island - N2U - on the beach
One Reckless Summer - TBR - the lake plays an important role

4. Safari Style
Seven Years - N2U
Touched By The White Bear - TBR

5. Road Trip
Straight Laced - TBR - looks like road trip via motorcycle
From Notting Hill with Love... Actually - N2U

6. Pampered Patron
All Summer Long - TBR
Love Comes Silently - N2U - both covers look relaxing

7. Cruise Control
Code Name: Bikini - N2U - seems funny
Water Bound - TBR

8. Be happy
How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf - TBR - I think this is one of my favorite Molly Harper books
Neanderthal Seeks Human - Penny Reid is a new find, but I like her quirky style of writing

[KarenF]

Hi Suzanne!

I had fun poking through your shelves. I did have a hard time finding things that weren't on your TBR but came up with a couple. Hopefully you find something you like!

1. Travel Abroad

The Pretender by Celeste Bradley - Set in England and this whole series is a lot of fun

The Serpent and the Pearl by Kate Quinn - Set in Italy - I haven't read this one yet but liked her Rome books and Borgias!



2. Stay-cation

Crave by JR Ward - set in NY - I think I'm currently liking this series more than BDB

Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl - Small town romance with some steam



3. Beach Reads

Sea Witch by Virgina Kantra - Where there's selkies there's the beach

Libriomancer by Jim C. Hines - Super fun fantasy where the magic is based on what you can pull out of a book



4. Safari Style

Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis - Hot guy with a puppy, what's not to love?

Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews - Much different take on shapeshifters



5. Road Trip

Lord Perfect by Loretta Chase - Great road romance - and the series can be read out of order

Death on Tour by Janice Hamrick - fun travel mystery with a nice romance



6. Pampered Patron

Judgment in Death by JD Robb - Roarke!

Death Masks by Jim Butcher - Quite frankly Harry Dresden could always use a massage



7. Cruise Control

This is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer E. Smith - boat on the cover

Scoundrel by Zoe Archer - takes place on and off many boats in the Greek Islands. Can be read out of order or the first one is Warrior




8. Be Happy

Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas - I see that you've enjoyed others in this series. Between Leo and Dodger the ferret this is the funniest.

The Wee Free Men (Discworld, #30) by Terry Pratchett - The first Tiffany Aching Discworld book. LOL funny



Happy Reading!

[Kai]

Hi Hina, Here are your picks. Hope that you like the picks that I have made. Lat me know if you want me to make any new picks.

1. Travel Abroad:
How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire
The Man Must Marry

2. Stay-cation:
A Rogue by Any Other Name
Suddenly You

3. Beach Reads:
On the Island
Not Another New Year's

4. Safari Style:
You Slay Me
Shiver

5. Road Trip:
The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion
Trouble in Mudbug

6. Pampered Patron:
Someone to Watch Over Me
Loving A Lost Lord

7. Cruise Control:
Catch of the Day
Life of Pi

8. Be Happy:
Exclusively Yours
The Geek Girl and the Scandalous Earl

[Kai]

Hi Dee,
Thank you for the picks. Think I am going to start with Dragon Heat, Until there was you and Just this once

Kaileigh xx

[Penney]

Ok Miriam, I'm back. I had fun picking for you, mainly because your shelves aren't huge which means there are lots and lots of books I can introduce to you. LOVE that! I added some books that may be a bit out of your comfort zone, but based on what you've already read, I think you'll enjoy them. Here we go...

Travel Abroad:
TBR: Down London Road, You'll enjoy this as much as you did the first.
NEW: The Professional, She released this in 3 very hot parts, but the full novel is due out on the 6th.


2. Stay-cation:
TBR: Dark Lover, The Black Dagger Brotherhood is an absolute must!
NEW: Kiss an Angel, Great contemporary romance. Susan Elizabeth Phillis is a master of the genre.


3. Beach Reads:
TBR: Rock Chick, Funny, hot and perfect for the beach
NEW: Friend-Zoned, The only downside to this book was the typos, but they are currently re-editing it. Fun read


4. Safari Style:
TBR: Because of Ellison, It looks like a good read and there's a cute dog on the cover :)
NEW: Dragon Bound, I didn't see much paranormal on your read list so I'm giving you some good ones. I just re-read this book because it's just that good!


5. Road Trip:
TBR: Graceling, Maybe not in a car, but definitely a road trip.
NEW: A Hunger Like No Other, Another great paranormal series but don't pay attention to GR's label of book#2. This is book one and was published before The Warlord Wants Forever which is actually a prequel. If you read 'Warlord' first it'll ruin the surprises in 'Hunger'. (Can you tell this is a pet peeve of mine?)


6. Pampered Patron:
TBR: Tangled, Can't look more relaxed than that. I liked that this was told from the hero's point of view.
NEW: Falling Into You, They look comfortable, and eventually they get there, but this was a tear jerker. Great read.


7. Cruise Control:
TBR: The Singing River, Looks good and a bit haunting. I think I'll add it to my tbr :)
NEW: Surviving Raine, The hero is a complete ass, but he's worth the redemption.


8. Be Happy:
TBR: Seduction and Snacks, Peed my pants, literally.
NEW: Magic Bites, I ADORE this series. It's Urban Fantasy and the romance doesn't happen in book one (although there are hints), but it's funny as hell and there's Curran.


I hope you find something you like here. HAPPY READING!