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2016 February Pick-It-For-Me Challenge
Melissa, I will have your picks up sometime on Monday!
Rebecca, I will start your picks later today and hopefully have them done by tonight!
Diane ~Firefly~ I hope you like my picks for youRed Rose - Representing true love: Recommend a romance or a book with red on the cover.
NEW ~ The Immortal Rules (Blood of Eden #1) by Julie Kagawa (red on the cover)
TBR ~ Romancing the Duke (Castles Ever After #1) by Tessa Dare (romance and red on the cover)
Deep Burgundy Rose - This rose symbolizes beauty: Recommend a book with a hottie on the cover or a book deep burgundy on the cover.
NEW ~ Sins of the Heart (Otherkin #1) by Eve Silver (burgundy and hottie on the cover)
TBR ~ Kodiak's Claim (Kodiak Point #1) by Eve Langlais (hottie on the cover)
White Rose - Symbolizes innocence and purity and young love: Recommend a book with white on the cover or with an innocent character or YA.
NEW ~ Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls #1) by Maggie Stiefvater (YA and white on the cover)
TBR ~ Crazy Love (Steele Street #5) by Tara Janzen (white on the cover)
Pink Rose - Conveys gratitude and appreciation: Recommend a new to them author or series or a book with pink on the cover.
NEW ~ Written In Red (The Others #1) by Anne Bishop (new to you)
TBR ~ Binding the Shadows (Arcadia Bell #3) by Jenn Bennett (pink on the cover)
Yellow Rose - Symbolizes joy and friendship: Recommend a book where friendship plays a large role in the story or a book with a happy character or a book with yellow on the cover.
NEW ~ Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles #1) by Marissa Meyer (friendship plays a large role and Iko is a happy character)
TBR ~ Goddess of Light (Goddess Summoning #3) by P.C. Cast (yellow on the cover)
Orange Rose - Represents enthusiasm and desire: Recommend an erotic romance or a book with a couple embracing on the cover or a book with orange on the cover.
NEW ~ Lover Awakened (Black Dagger Brotherhood #3) by J.R. Ward (a couple embracing)
TBR ~ Whisper Kiss (Dragonfire #5) by Deborah Cooke (orange on the cover)
Lavender Rose - Symbolizes love at first sight: Recommend a book from your pickee’s favorite author or favorite series or a book with lavender on the cover.
NEW ~ Transformation (Rai-Kirah #1) by Carol Berg (lavender on the cover)
TBR ~ Blood Engines (Marla Mason #1) by T.A. Pratt, Tim Pratt (lavender on the cover)
Blue Rose - Represents the unattainable: Recommend a romantic suspense or a new release or a book with blue on the cover.
NEW ~ Outlander (Outlander #1) by Diana Gabaldon (blue on the cover and a bit of romantic suspense)
TBR ~ My Fair Godmother (My Fair Godmother #1) by Janette Rallison (blue on the cover)
Hi Mariana,Hope you enjoy your picks. Happy Reading!
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(NEW)White Rose -
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(new)Pink Rose -
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(new)Yellow Rose -
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(new)Orange Rose -
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(TBR)Lavender Rose -
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(NEW)Blue Rose -
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Hi Ty,I hope there are some new ones I've picked that you'll actually want to read
Red - I liked both of these, they're amusing and feature sarcastic characters
TBR - The Hook Up
NEW - Double Down
Deep Burgundy - Clearly both of these have 'hotties' on the cover
TBR - The Score
NEW - Lord of the Deep
White - Both have white on the cover. I enjoyed Captured and if I can remember rightly the lead female is innocent.
TBR - The Song of David
NEW - Captured
Pink - Obviously the first one has pink on the cover and the second will be a new series to you - it's well worth a look, even if you just try that first book.
TBR - Warprize
NEW - The Bone Season
Yellow -
TBR - Desperate Duchesses
NEW - The Help
Orange - Erotic romance and orange cover
TBR - One Night of Scandal
NEW - The V Girl
Lavender - I kinda cheated here on the second book because it's actually one of my favourite authors.
TBR - As Long As You Love Me
NEW - Written in Red
Blue - Blue cover and a new release by Linda Howard who I saw you've read quite a lot of.
TBR - Clean Sweep
NEW - Jeopardy: A Game of Chance\Loving Evangeline
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Hi Kait!I hope that I didn't butcher this list too bad. Since I'm not sure which books you read before goodreads, I just tried to base things on what you had on your shelves. I hope that you're able to find something you want to read for February and that you find a few new books you didn't know about before. I tried to give you one book on your to-read list [TBR] and one new [NEW] one for each category, so I hope it worked out!
Red Rose
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I Only Have Eyes for You -- Enjoy the "nice" twin's story in this one. The Sullivan's are one of my favorite families.[NEW]
Something About You -- Julie James has really started a great contemporary romance series with these FBI romances. I really enjoyed this first one, and quickly devoured the rest of the series.Deep Burgundy Rose
These two books happen to be by the same author, but she does a fantastic job of picking hotties for her covers! I'll let them speak for themselves! LOL
[TBR]
Hope Ignites[NEW]
The Perfect PlayWhite Rose
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Spirit Bound -- I've heard good things about this series. You seem to enjoy it, so this pick seemed like a no brainer. ;)[NEW]
The Truth About Forever -- YA is generally not my thing, but I've found several that I've truly enjoyed. And this author has been one that I've had a lot of success with. I especially enjoyed this one.Pink Rose
Now, I know you mentioned in your profile that your book lists aren't complete and that there are books that you read before getting on GR that are on your shelves. So, I'm hoping that I not completely flubbing up this new series thing when I recommend these books. Let me know if I need to re-pick. I went with urban fantasy because I know that you really enjoy those and these two series are among my favorites.
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Some Girls Bite (Book 1 of the Chicagoland Vampire Series) excellent vampire series (there are fae and witches, and shifters in there too). I discovered these books a little late but I have devoured them ever since. Book 12 is going to be out this year and it's still going strong. I hope you enjoy them too![NEW]
Hounded (Book 1 of the Iron Druid Chronicles) What drew me to this series was the fact that it was about a druid and that made it a bit more unique. But the series has action and humor and a lot of mythology. I love it. I'm not sure if you listen to audiobooks, but the narrator, Luke Daniels does a fantastic job bringing the characters to life.Yellow Rose
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Keeping Company -- The description describes a happy go lucky single dad and friends, so I figure it fits the category and it looks really cute.[NEW]
On Dublin Street -- This series focuses on a core group of friends/relatives and is one of my favoritesOrange Rose
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Hard Evidence -- Great series and VERY HOT! [NEW]
Defying the Odds -- This is erotica, but it's a great story first, and that's one of the things I loved about it. This author is great at being able to blend steam and story.Lavender Rose
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On the Edge -- You look like you've enjoyed this author. I love this duo myself. This series is different than her Kate Daniel series in that the world is much more fantastical. It's a lot darker than Kate too, but it's so good and so interesting. I'm on book 3 now myself. And it's fantastic in audio.[TBR]
Seventh Grave and No Body -- What's there to say about Charlie Davidson? This one was funny and moved the plot along. I wasn't all that happy with it in the beginning but it ended up being one of my favorites of the series so far. This is also another series that's great in audio.Blue Rose
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Holiday in Death -- Love Eve and Roarke. I'm working my way through this series too[NEW]
When You Dare -- Very good romantic suspense. I really enjoyed the series.HAPPY READING!
~KarenH~ wrote: "Hey Sassy! My brain has shut down for the night and you REALLY don't want me trying to do your picks, so I'll get them up for you tomorrow! =P"
No worries, Karen. The pairings came out super late on the east coast anyway so I'm just getting on here to check. No rush. I'm not going anywhere. We'll probably will be digging out of the snow until next week! LOL
Here you go, Tink Magoo! I've read and enjoyed most of these picks. Hope you find a couple to read next month :)Red Rose
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(New)Deep Burgundy Rose
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(New)White Rose
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(New)Pink Rose
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(New)Yellow Rose
(TBR) I have this on my TBR, too. Buddy read?
(New)Orange Rose
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(New)Lavender Rose
(TBR) Another one I'd buddy read if you choose to read this next month
(new)Blue Rose
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Lakshmi wrote: "Hey Breanne,So I don't generally read romance so these are more books with high ratings.
Red Rose - Representing true love: Recommend a romance or a book with red on the cover. (tbr) [book:Fever..."
Thanks! You picked Feverborn twice :D But that's okay, I see a couple I'll read next month.
Thanks again :)
Hi KarenH!It's always fun going through your shelves :)
Hope you find something here you like!
Red Rose -
TBR- Twice Upon a Roadtrip- our group buddy read!
NEW- Nuts- looks fun
Deep Burgundy Rose - hotties on cover
NEW-Finding Master Right- I just read this one and really liked it.
NEW-Spencer- on my short list of books to get to
White Rose - white covers
TBR-Unwrapping Hank- so good!
TBR- Love in the Light- long awaited sequel.....
Pink Rose - both new authors for you
NEW-Rescue Me- very cute Valentine's Day short story- free on amazon right now!
NEW-The Virgin Duet- pink cover-another one I am anxious to get to.
Yellow Rose -
TBR-Erotic Research- friends to lovers- I read this one awhile ago but remember really enjoying it.
Orange Rose - embraces on cover
TBR-Waiting for Wednesday- so good!
NEW-Moving in Rhythm- I really like Dev Bentham, this is a really sweet story
Lavender Rose -
TBR-Short Rides- Favorite author, series
Blue Rose -
TBR-A Place To Run- blue shirt on cover
NEW-Big Rock- new release and looks like a lot of fun
Happy Reading Karen!!
Elke wrote: "Melissa, I will have your picks up sometime on Monday!"
Cool!
Jess ❀✿Books Are My Obsession✿❀ wrote: "PenneyI hope you enjoy your picks! I loved going through your shelves and adding a few to my own. :)
Red Rose
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(red on the cover)New- [bookcover:A L..."
Awesome picks Jess, thanks! I probably only have time for one and I have no idea which it'll be yet. I do know I'll be adding a lot to my tbr.
Thanks again!
Lakshmi, I'm working on your picks now. I had to shovel my way out of 30 inches of snow first. You have great shelves so this should be fun :)
Breann wrote: "Here you go, Tink Magoo! I've read and enjoyed most of these picks. Hope you find a couple to read next month :)Thanks Breann. I haven't done a buddy read before but we can give it a go on Sweet Filthy Boy if you like?
Hi Shelby. This are my picks for you:Red Rose
NEW:
- romanceTBR:
- romanceDeep Burgundy Rose
NEW/TBR:
- hottie on the coverTBR:
- deep burgundy on the coverWhite Rose
NEW:
- YATBR:
- white on the coverPink Rose
NEW:
- new authorTBR:
- pink on the coverYellow Rose
NEW:
-friendship and yellow on the coverTBR:
- friendshipOrange Rose
NEW:
- couple embracing on the coverTBR:
-couple embracing on the coverLavender Rose
TBR:
- favorite authorTBR:
- lavenderBlue Rose
NEW:
- blue on the cover and romantic suspenseTBR:
- romantic suspense
Ok Lakshmi, I've come up with one NEW and one TBR pick for each category. I may have pushed a little outside of your comfort zone, but based on your Read shelf I think you'll like them. Here we go...1. Red Rose:
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~ Great mix of fantasy and romance but arm yourself with tissues.(NEW)
~ Really good NA romance without the clueless, naive heroine.2. Deep Burgundy Rose:
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~ I absolutely loved this story of self acceptance. But once again, bring the tissues.(NEW)
~ Fun story and series!3. White Rose:
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~ There are some books that I recommend whenever I can and this is one of them. If you like to be immersed in different worlds this is a winner. (NEW)
~ I choose this based on your rating for Ready Player One. Great read!4. Pink Rose:
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~ I loved everything about this book, especially the strength of the heroine. But be prepared, it's the first of a true trilogy(NEW)
~ One of the first romantic fantasies I ever read. It left it's mark.5. Yellow Rose:
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~ Great story, great heroine and nice twist.(NEW)
~ All I can say is Oberon Rules!6. Orange Rose:
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~ Ok, so this doesn't fit this category at all, but I'd rather pick books I think you'd like. I think you'd like this one.(NEW)
~ This is one of my new faves and I can't recommend it enough. Two different species each of whom's appearance repels the other. First they fall in "like" and then they fall in love. GREAT READ!7. Lavendar Rose:
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~ Funny read and series.(NEW)
~ Well, it's a book by one of my favorite authors anyway... How does an ancient being of immense power hang on to his humanity when he's not even human?? Nalini Singh is a wonderful story teller and writer.8. Blue Rose:
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~ Normally I'd put Outlander in this spot since it's another that I recommend all the time. But I think you'd like Daughter of Smoke & Bone more. It's a very well written series that I truly enjoyed.(NEW)
~ Historical romance may be a bit outside your comfort zone, but this one is unique. Laura Kinsale writes wonderfully flawed characters who don't really fit in the ballrooms of typical the HR.Hope you find something you like here.
HAPPY READING!!
Thank you Leigh for your picks. I can't wait to start reading!
Hey Sassy!It's always fun to go through your shelves...I find so much good stuff to add to mine! =P
Here are your picks...I had to get a little creative since you've already read most of my "go to" recommendations, but hopefully I found some stuff that will work for you.
Red Rose - Representing true love:
TBR: The Many Sins Of Lord Cameron
NEW: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Deep Burgundy Rose - This rose symbolizes beauty:
TBR: The Baller: A Down and Dirty Football Novel
NEW: Impulse Control
White Rose - Symbolizes innocence and purity and young love:
TBR: Scarlet
NEW: Neanderthal Seeks Human
Pink Rose - Conveys gratitude and appreciation:
TBR: The Duke and I
NEW: Enemies on Tap
Yellow Rose - Symbolizes joy and friendship:
TBR: Falling for Max
NEW: Breaking Point
Orange Rose - Represents enthusiasm and desire:
TBR: No Rest for the Wicked
NEW: His Road Home
Lavender Rose - Symbolizes love at first sight:
TBR: Long Time Gone
NEW: Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord
Blue Rose - Represents the unattainable:
TBR: Dirty Kiss
NEW: Crazy Little Thing
Happy Reading!
Thanks for the great picks, Fran! As usual there are several that I'm definitely planning on reading and even more that I want to read but don't know if I'll have time this month...they'll definitely make it onto my wishlist, though. Can't wait for the month to start so I can dive in!
Mariana wrote: "Thank you Leigh for your picks. I can't wait to start reading!"I can't wait to see how you like them.
Rebecca: You're TBR is huge and diverse (as is mine) so to help focus my search for your picks, I focused on the cover color first and then looked for the other requirements that might fit... I think I mostly managed to do that, though a couple might be a stretch ;-) I don't read much PN or UF, so I hope that you can find at least one NEW option you like.Red Rose: both are tagged Romance and have red on the covers
TBR: Sins of the Heart - Eve Silver
NEW: Everyone Loves a Hero....and that's the problem - Marie Force
Deep Burgundy Rose: Burgundy on covers is minimal but there are hotties for sure on them :-P
TBR: A Dark Kiss of Rapture - Sylvia Day
NEW: Prelude To A Seduction - Lotchie Burton - H also has some sort of extra sensory abilities going on - all the better to seduce a woman!!
White Rose: Barely white on the covers...
TBR: Angel - L.A. Weatherly - tagged YA
NEW: Running Barefoot - Amy Harmon - this is more about the lost innocence of childhood
Pink Rose: pink on covers with one new series and one new author
TBR: Peeps - Scott Westerfeld
NEW: Wild Hyacinthe - Nola Sarina - this has some PN elements for you!
Yellow Rose: yellow covers and friendships
TBR: Pretty Little Liars - Sara Shepard - this is about friends if you define the term rather loosely...
NEW: Ready or Not - Carol Schede - friends to lovers
Orange Rose: there is orange on these erotic covers
TBR: Samson's Lovely Mortal - Tina Folsom
NEW:Direct Strike - Lorelie Buckley - not officially tagged erotic but it is in my book... and another touch of PN :-)
Lavender Rose: lavender on the covers if you look hard or squint
TBR: Goddess of the Sea - P.C. Cast - this is listed as one of your favorite authors on your GR profile
NEW: Portrait of Seduction - Madison Chase - Vampires!
Blue Rose: easy cover color, not so easy category
TBR:Night Moves - Heather Graham
NEW: Protecting Katie - H.D. Thomson - surprisingly touching
~KarenH~ wrote: "Hey Sassy!It's always fun to go through your shelves...I find so much good stuff to add to mine! =P
Here are your picks...I had to get a little creative since you've already read most of my "go ..."
Thanks, KarenH! There's no way to decide on these...so i'm going to try to get to them ALL! LOL
Hi ~Melissa~! Thanks for the picks - I see several that I want to read in February!!
Jess,Here are my picks for you:
Red Rose
TBR Both of these are romances TBR is Contemporary and New in PNR
- New
Deep Burgandy
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- hottie on the coverNew
- Burgundy color and one of the best heroes ever writtenWhite Both White covers and books I enjoyed
TBR
New
Pink
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- I think this is one of Kristen Ashley's bestNew
- A series you should definitely startYellow
TBR
New
apocalyptic book with a yellow cover (I really enjoyed this one)Orange
TBR
- A good erotic bookNew
- couple embracing. This was a fun PNR that I enjoyed.Lavendar
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- A series that appears to be a favorite of yours (I really like it as well)New
- Lavender cover and a great romantic suspenseBlue
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- a Romantic Suspense, it's blue and one of my favorites
Hello LaurLa,Here are my picks for you. I hope that you enjoy them.
Red Rose - Representing true love
Wicked Cravings (The Phoenix Pack, #2) by Wright, Suzanne (TBR)- Read on the cover. I am a big fan of Wright's here be vampires series.
Here Be Sexist Vampires (Deep In Your Veins, #1) by Wright, Suzanne (NEW)- My favorite book by her and a romance.
Deep Burgundy Rose - This rose symbolizes beauty
The Deal (Off-Campus, #1) by Kennedy, Elle (TBR)- I am actually going read the third book in this series right after I finish you recs. And just look at those abs. I am a very lucky lady because my soon to be husband has those same abs... He is also glaring at me as I write this while wearing my "Go Away I am Reading" t-shirt.
Real (Real, #1) by Evans, Katy (NEW)- Can we take another moment to sigh while looking at this cover...
White Rose - Symbolizes innocence and purity and young love
Lead Me On (Tumble Creek, #3) by Dahl, Victoria (TBR)- I love this book and it has white on the cover.
The Bride (Lairds' Fiancées, #1) by Garwood, Julie (NEW)- If I could go back in time and still a man it would be him... sigh... dreamy.... White cover.
Pink Rose - Conveys gratitude and appreciation
Good Girls Don't (Donovan Brothers Brewery, #1) by Dahl, Victoria (TBR)- Pink cover.
Sex, Murder And A Double Latte (A Sophie Katz Murder Mystery, #1) by Davis, Kyra (NEW) - Pink cover.
Yellow Rose - Symbolizes joy and friendship
Got Your Number by Bond, Stephanie (TBR)- I have never read this book but it is most decidingly yellow.
Heart on a Chain by Bennett, Cindy C. (NEW)- Yellow cover.
Orange Rose - Represents enthusiasm and desire
Highland Warrior by Mason, Connie (TBR)- I have always been a fan of highlanders. It is unfortuante that real highlanders were probably unattractive and stinky. But hey we all live in our own fantasy worlds right... Embracing couple on the cover.
Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega, #1) by Briggs, Patricia (NEW)- So it is a wolf and girl on the cover but hey they are a couple so I am going to call it embracing.
Lavender Rose - Symbolizes love at first sight
Instant Gratification (Wilder, #2) by Shalvis, Jill (TBR)- This series can be read out of order and the cover is lavender.
Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling, #1) by Singh, Nalini (NEW)- Lavender cover.
Blue Rose - Represents the unattainable
Ceremony in Death (In Death, #5) by Robb, J.D. (TBR)- I love this series because they are such a solid couple and that is very hard to find in a series. Romantic suspense.
The Boy Next Door (Boy, #1) by Cabot, Meg (NEW)- Blue cover.
Alrighty Stacie, here are your picks! I wasn't very familiar with the books on your preferred shelf so I used the color option a lot. I tried to come up with one new and one from your shelf for each, but missed on one - so you got two from your TBR instead there! I hope you find some good reading for February!Red Rose
TBR: Savage Nights by Mia Gabriel - Looks good!
NEW: Hearts in Darkness by Laura Kaye or Shaken by Dee Tenorio or Do Over by Mari Carr - These are some of my favorite short romances, they all touched me and stuck with me after finishing. Whenever the opportunity arises, I will happily read them again!
Deep Burgundy Rose
TBR: Ryker by Sawyer Bennett - Hot cover and works for the sports category in the monthly challenge!
NEW: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton - I love this series and all the same reasons as the one above!
White Rose
TBR: Dirty Little Lies by Clare James - Looks interesting!
NEW: Tangled by Emma Chase - I loved this, it was hilarious!
Pink Rose
TBR: Sweet Possession by J. Daniels - I liked the precis.
NEW: Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey - I love the Kowalskis and she is the Featured Author this month! Or in case you want to join in on the monthly buddy read - Twice Upon a Roadtrip by Shannon Stacey and it works for the FAC too!
Yellow Rose
TBR: An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
NEW: Hard to Be Good by Laura Kaye - It looks like you've enjoyed this series and friendship is a huge part of it!
Orange Rose
TBR: After Love by Kathy Clark - Looks good to me!
NEW: Something About You by Julie James - I love her writing and this one is great!
Lavender Rose
TBR: Hollywood Dirt by Alessandre Torre - Interesting concept!
TBR: Brotherhood in Death by J.D. Robb - If you are up to #42 in a series, it had better be a favorite! And you can never go wrong with a little more Roarke and Eve!
Blue Rose
TBR: Sudden Response by R.L.Mathewson - I like what I've read by this author!
NEW: Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare - I LOVE her stuff and this is just the beginning of the I-Team series!
Fingers crossed you like them! Happy Reading!!
MountainKat wrote: "Alrighty Stacie, here are your picks! I wasn't very familiar with the books on your preferred shelf so I used the color option a lot. I tried to come up with one new and one from your shelf for eac..."Awesome!! Thank you so much. Great picks. Love some new authors!
Rebecca wrote: "Diane ~Firefly~ I hope you like my picks for youRed Rose - Representing true love: Recommend a romance or a book with red on the cover.
NEW ~ The Immortal Rules (Blood of Eden #1) by Julie Kag..."
Thanks for the great picks Rebecca. I'm not sure yet which I'm going to go for.
Thank you sooo much Sassafrass for the great picks! You did awesome! I know I'm making it hard by not adding pre-GR books (sorry!) to my shelf but I'm always up for surprise rereads and I'm too anal to throw things on GR without a read date and rating :P All of your picks look great, especially the new ones :) I've had Some Girls Bite on my radar for years but have never given it a try so that one in particular is something I definitely plan to get to. I hope to have time for several other books too. Thanks again!!
FranHi Fran! Here are your picks with commentary of course. I hope you find something you like!
Red Rose
TBR: Isn't She Lovely I love Lauren Layne. I read this one a while back and gave it 4 stars.
TBR: One Night of Sin Elle Kennedy is usually good for entertainment. And it's red!
NEW: No Weddings I loved this entire series so much!
NEW: God-Shaped Hole A different kind of romance...
Deep Burgundy Rose
TBR: Thief Hello hottie on the cover
TBR: The Ruin of Gabriel Ashleigh This one's got burgundy and a hottie!
NEW: At Any Price I was surprised at how much I loved this one!
NEW: The Hooker and the Hermit Hot guy bodies count, right?
White Rose
TBR: Frosted One of the whitest covers on your TBR
TBR: Night of Cake & Puppets It's YA and I loved this series so much.
NEW: Everything, Everything This one is a combo of all 3. YA, innocent character and white. I loved this book so so much.
NEW: Who Do You Love One of my favorite authors. Apparently I'm into weird medical issues with these two recommendations.
Pink Rose
TBR: Wrong So pink!!!
TBR: See Me More pink!!
NEW: Kiss the Sky I just read the last in this series and wanted to cry because I'm sad it's over.
NEW: Beyond Shame Another favorite series.
Yellow Rose -
TBR: Rebound
TBR: The Deeper Game Both books have yellow on the cover!
NEW: Flat-Out Love Friendship is really important to this amazing book.
NEW: Stars of Fortune Same with this one and I really liked it.
Orange Rose
TBR: Tucker's Fall
TBR: Playing the Game
NEW: Falling For Him A friend introduced me to her and I think I read all of her books in about a week.
NEW: What Caroline Wants I was unsure about this book at first because it's got some different themes than I normally read but it was really good! Smut and a plot!
Lavender Rose
It was hard to tell who your favorite authors are so I went and did my best.
Red Dirt Heart Looks like you like N.R. Walker and a lot of my friends liked this one it seems.
The Virgin Duet You had a lot of her on your list so I picked one!
Butterfly Dreams This was one of my favorite 2015 reads and I don't think you've read her.
Blue Rose
TBR: Pool Man Blue on the cover
TBR: Officer off Limits
NEW: When You Dare
NEW: Anything But Mine
LeighI get to return the favor and pick for you this month! We have a lot in common so I hope you enjoy these picks!
1. Red Rose - Representing true love: A historical romance with a independent heroine with Rendezvous by Amanda Quick or a UF with a Greek mythology bent with Red Hot Fury by Kasey MacKenzie
2. Deep Burgundy Rose - This rose symbolizes beauty: I haven't read this yet (but it was recommended to me as well), Kodiak's Claim by Eve Langlais. Or enjoy a really good college romance with The Deal by Elle Kennedy
3. White Rose - Symbolizes innocence and purity and young love: Emmaline starts off a very sheltered half Valkyrie/half Vampire in A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole (and this was originally book 1, so you don't need to read the previous short story). Or read about Cranky Agnes and hitman Shane and plenty of quirky characters in Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie
4. Pink Rose - Conveys gratitude and appreciation: A couple of mysteries for you if you want to give them a try. A Potion to Die For by Heather Blake is a cozy mystery with a bit of paranormal. Or a bit more gritty police procedural with Naked in Death by J.D. Robb and find out about one of the longest book relationships with Eve and Roarke.
5. Yellow Rose - Symbolizes joy and friendship: I loved Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein. What's not to like with an amazing library, books, games and good friends? Or check out a reality TV show set in the past and see how long they actors can stand to not have modern conveniences with The Corset Diaries by Katie MacAlister
6. Orange Rose - Represents enthusiasm and desire: Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank starts an interesting series were demons are the heroes. Or Opal Fire by Barbra Annino has the heroine having to learn her witchy heritage while proving her cousin innocent of arson.
7. Lavender Rose - Symbolizes love at first sight: You seems to love Ilona Andrews and Clean Sweep is one of my favorite books by her/them. I totally wanted to be an Innkeeper after reading this. Or check out another type of Keeper and her cat familiar in Summon the Keeper by Tanya Huff. Strangely enough, this book also takes place in an inn (but not nearly as cool as the one above) This one is a bit on the humorous side (especially Hell).
8. Blue Rose - Represents the unattainable: Written in Red by Anne Bishop sounds pretty interesting. Or check out Kindling the Moon by Jenn Bennett as Cady tries to clear her parents' name by finding a demon witness.
Hi Ashley- Coming up with new was hard because you have read widely. Red-romance
TBR:
or
This one even has red roses on the cover!New:
a collection of romances from all genres. Good for when you only have a short amount of timeBurgundy-hotties
TBR
New
White-white covers
TBR
New
Pink-new series
New:
or
Yellow-yellow cover/friendship
TBR:
New:
Orange-erotic
TBR:
New:
Lavender-series/lavender cover
TBR:
or
New:
Blue: romantic suspense/blue
New:
or
Hope you enjoy!
Hi Pam,Here's your picks, hope you find something you like. Let me know if you want any re-picks :)
Happy reading!
Kristin
Red Rose
Roses by Leila Meacham NEW
This one even has red roses on the cover! This is just an epic love story where you get to follow the same characters throughout their life.
Cry No More by Linda Howard TBR
One of my favorite Linda Howard novels…this one made me cry and was such an emotional rollercoaster that I loved. Also, it kinda has a red-ish cover :)
Deep Burgundy Rose
Captured by the Highlander by Julianne MacLean TBR
You seem to like highlander novels (I do too!) and this one has a “hottie on the cover.” I remember enjoying this one but nothing specific stands out—if that makes sense :)
The Mighty Storm by Samantha Towle NEW
Some pretty hot cover art…
White Rose
Confess by Colleen Hoover NEW
YA with white cover.
Breakable by Tamara Webber TBR
You seem to really like Easy (4 stars), a young love YA, so you should enjoy this one. Breakable is just an alternative POV for the same story but I thought it was done really well where it didn’t feel like a complete re-read of the original.
Pink Rose
Backseat Saints by Joshilyn Jackson NEW
New to you author and this story is kind of tough since it centers around domestic abuse but it was one I just couldn’t put down.
Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kelypas TBR
This one has pink on the cover and is one of my favorites.
Yellow Rose
Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas NEW
This one has two young teenagers who have been friends since they were 8 years old but one is a Countess and the other is a servant. While they don’t care about class boundaries, her family does and separates them. The book starts when he comes back years later as a wealthy businessman.
Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah TBR
The main characters are friends from childhood and their friendship is the main aspect to this story.
Orange Rose
Summer of Two Wishes by Julia London TBR
This book has an orange cover and is a book I really enjoyed and couldn’t imagine what I’d do in the heroine’s position. The heroine lost her husband in the war and after a few years moves on to fall in love and marry another; then she finds out her husband didn’t die and he wants to come back and pick up their life like before the war.
Just One of the Guys by Kristan Higgins NEW
Orange cover with a couple sort of embracing. I love Kristan Higgins’ novels whenever I’m looking for something humorous and light and this one is probably my favorite of the bunch.
Lavender Rose
Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon NEW
Looks like you added Outlander to your favorites shelf so hopefully you’ll enjoy the next one (this series is a favorite of mine).
The Hero by Robyn Carr TBR
Lavender cover
Blue Rose
Twist Me by Anna Zaires NEW
This one was actually recommended to me through this challenge a year ago and is a really good romantic suspense/dark romance that had me reading from cover to cover.
Feverborn by Karen Marie Moning TBR
You’ve read the rest of the series so I thought I’d pick the next newly released one that also would fit into the romantic suspense genre :)
Stacie is a machine for reading wrote: "FranHi Fran! Here are your picks with commentary of course. I hope you find something you like!
Red Rose
TBR: Isn't She Lovely I love Lauren Layne. I read this one a while back ..."
Wow! Thank you Stacie for all of these great recs!
I'm not sure what I'm going to start with, but there are many I want to get to :)
Shelby wrote: "Cecily - Here are my picks for you. :)Red Rose
TBR - Bound by Blood
New - Dark Lover
Deep Burgundy R..."
Thank you so much for your picks!!! I look forward to tackling these!! :)
These are my picks for you Suzanne, sorry I am not one who finds two books for each category but I hope you like these choices none the less. Red Rose ~ Red on cover N2U
Deep Burgundy Rose ~ Hottie on the cover N2U
White Rose ~innocent character, YA TBR
Pink Rose ~ New Author/Series N2U
*May Seem a bit dark, but it's like one of my favorite books.
Yellow Rose ~ Yellow on the cover TBR
Orange Rose ~Couple embracing on the cover TBR
Lavender Rose ~Favorite Author/Series, Lavender on the cover
N2U 
TBR *Looked up authors you read multiple of and saw J.R. Ward
Blue Rose ~Romantic Suspense, New Release, Blue Cover TBR
If there are any mistakes or anything let me know. Hope you like them!!!
Penney wrote: "Ok Lakshmi, I've come up with one NEW and one TBR pick for each category. I may have pushed a little outside of your comfort zone, but based on your Read shelf I think you'll like them. Here we go...."Thank you so much Penney. These are some great picks I'm sure I'll find some favourites in this list. Happy reading to you, too.
Penney wrote: "Ok Lakshmi, I've come up with one NEW and one TBR pick for each category. I may have pushed a little outside of your comfort zone, but based on your Read shelf I think you'll like them. Here we go...."Funny thing is I was about to pick up both Outlander and Daughter of Smoke and Bone.
Ashley wrote: "Hello LaurLa,Here are my picks for you. I hope that you enjoy them.
Red Rose - Representing true love
Wicked Cravings (The Phoenix Pack, #2) by Wright, Suzanne (TBR)- Read on the cover. I am a bi..."
These look really great, Ashley! I look forward to them :-) Thanks for taking the time to pick them for me!
Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "LeighI get to return the favor and pick for you this month! We have a lot in common so I hope you enjoy these picks!
1. Red Rose - Representing true love: A historical romance with a independen..."
Great picks! Thank you. Can't wait to get started!
Emelie wrote: "Elke here are your picks1. Tbr
New
2. Tbr
New [bookcover:Gangsta Lovin': An Epic Love Story|25..."
Thanks so much Emelie for the great picks! I will let you know what I end up reading as I go along!
Melissa,Here are your picks, hope you like them! If not I can try again!
Happy Reading!!
Red Rose-
TBR: Scarlet
New: Blood Kiss
Deep Burgundy Rose-
TBR: Pierced
New: Until November
White Rose-
TBR: Leo
New: Delirium
Pink Rose-
TBR: Fury of Fate
New: Rebel
Yellow Rose-
TBR: Break
New: The Bourbon Kings
Orange Rose-
TBR: Rusty Nailed
New: The Navy SEAL's E-Mail Order Bride
Lavendar Rose-
TBR: Deacon
New: Secrets of a Viscount
Blue Rose-
TBR: REVEALED: The Missing Years
New: Carnal Risk
Elke wrote: "Melissa,Here are your picks, hope you like them! If not I can try again!
Happy Reading!!
Red Rose-
TBR: Scarlet
New: Blood Kiss
Thanks for the great picks Elke - there are several that I'd like to read. We'll see how many I can knock off my pile.
LaurLa wrote: "Rebecca: You're TBR is huge and diverse (as is mine) so to help focus my search for your picks, I focused on the cover color first and then looked for the other requirements that might fit... I thi..."Thanks LaurLa, this is a great selection.
Lakshmi wrote: "Penney wrote: "Ok Lakshmi, I've come up with one NEW and one TBR pick for each category. I may have pushed a little outside of your comfort zone, but based on your Read shelf I think you'll like th..."Lol, great minds and all! You'll enjoy them both :-)
Kristin wrote: "Hi Pam,Here's your picks, hope you find something you like. Let me know if you want any re-picks :)
Happy reading!
Kristin
Hey Kristin-great picks. I'll probably start with
or
because I own them. I'm on the waiting list for
at the library but unless the snow makes people read super fast, if I want to read it this month I would have to buy it!
Hi Larissa,Sorry it has taken me a while to get your picks done. I had a crazy weekend with tons of snow and all kinds of things going on, and I wanted to give good attention to your picks. So here they are, and if you don't see anything you like, please let me know, because I can give you more titles if you would like different ones. I have tried to give you a good mix of ones on your TBR and new ones.
Red Rose Love Is All You Need - a fun and crazy romance; What the Duke Desires - really good historical romance with some twists; The Witch's Dream - red on cover and on your TBR
Deep Burgundy Rose Tiger - hottie on cover and your TBR; Payback and a Bottle of Merlot - fun and has burgundy on the bottle
White Rose The Hook Up - white and a sexy white t-shirt at that; Oh My Stars - innocent and much more than a standard romance; To All the Boys I've Loved Before - YA and what a story!
Pink Rose Silent in the Grave and A Curious Beginning - both new to you series and a new author - both are great!; Conversion - pink on cover and your TBR
Yellow Rose If You Only Knew - quite good and what a friendship!; Flirting With Danger - excellent story, happy-to-be-a-thief heroine; Fire and Fangs - yellow cover and on your TBR
Orange Rose Futures and Frosting - erotic; Katarina's Return - a couple plus one more on the cover, also on your TBR; Spark of Magic - orange on cover and on your TBR
Lavender Rose Rock Chick Renegade and/or Bear Meets Girl - you seem to really like both these authors and both series; Midnight Ink and High - lavender on the covers and on your TBR
Blue Rose Baby Love - excellent romantic suspense; Confess and Broken Promises - relatively new releases; Searching For Moore - blue on cover and on your TBR
Happy Reading!
Hi Kait,I LOVE LOVE LOVE the picks you made for me, and I want to read every one of them! They look just great and it is going to be so hard to pick one to start with. Thank you for doing such a great job! I'm sure I will be reading as many as time allows this month.
Happy reading to you, too.
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So I don't generally read romance so these are more books with high ratings.
Red Rose - Representing true love: Recommend a romance or a book with red on the cover. (tbr) Feverborn
Deep Burgundy Rose - This rose symbolizes beauty: Recommend a book with a hottie on the cover or a book deep burgundy on the cover. (new) City of Bones
White Rose - Symbolizes innocence and purity and young love: Recommend a book with white on the cover or with an innocent character or YA. (new) An Abundance of Katherines
Pink Rose - Conveys gratitude and appreciation: Recommend a new to them author or series or a book with pink on the cover. (new) Anna and the French Kiss
Yellow Rose - Symbolizes joy and friendship: Recommend a book where friendship plays a large role in the story or a book with a happy character or a book with yellow on the cover. (tbr) Jefferson Blythe, Esquire
Orange Rose - Represents enthusiasm and desire: Recommend an erotic romance or a book with a couple embracing on the cover or a book with orange on the cover. (tbr) An Unlocked Heart
Lavender Rose - Symbolizes love at first sight: Recommend a book from your pickee’s favorite author or favorite series or a book with lavender on the cover. (tbr) Feverborn
Blue Rose - Represents the unattainable: Recommend a romantic suspense or a new release or a book with blue on the cover. (new) We Were Liars
If anything is wrong just let me know!