2016- October Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

[Nancy H]

Hi ThatEzi,
Here are your picks and thank you for your patience! I have tried to choose some from your shelves as well as some new to you, but if you don't see anything you like, please let me know and I can give you some more choices. You have lots of good things on your shelves!

1. Laugh/Smile: Earls Just Want to Have Fun - this title made me laugh; David, Renewed - smile; Flirting With Danger - this book and this series make me laugh out loud.

2. Face on cover: Rocked - faces on cover; Baby Love - also faces on cover; I really enjoyed this one even though it is an older book. It was definitely a good read!

3. New Release or TBR: two newer releases, one from your tbr, one from mine: Between Loathing and Love ; The New Mrs D

4. Favorite authors: First Frost - I don't know if this is a favorite author but you liked the first one; I read and liked both of them; Nuts - one of my current favorite authors; I just loved this book.

5. Celebration/Life Event: Because of Miss Bridgerton - balls and such events; Marrying Winterborne - weddings and such; Julia's Chocolates - many life events; one of my all-time favorite books

6. Shorter stories: My Bluegrass Baby - a shorter one from your tbr and an author I really enjoy; Secrets on the Sand - a shorter one I really enjoyed (this one could also fit #8 - tropical/exotic)

7. Sexy, swoon-worthy: The Fifteenth Minute and Flirting with Fire - two from your tbr

8. Exotic locations: Roman Crazy - Rome! Close to You - New Zealand - exotic and hilarious!

Happy Reading!

[Pam]

Elke wrote: " Pam

Here are your picks! Hope you like them!! Happy Reading!! :D

1. Confessions of an Alli Cat -Laughed out loud throughout the whole book!

2. Fatal Affair -Face ..."

Good choices. Hope to start with the Ilona Andrews if my library reserve comes in!

[Alexa]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Alexis,

I enjoyed looking through your shelves and even found some books to add to my wishlist! I hope you enjoy your picks.

1. Recommend a book that made you smile/laugh: The hero in [book:The ..."

Thank you for picking for me! I see some great ones that I cannot wait to dive into next month!

[Vandhana]

Pamela wrote: "Hey Vandhana,
this month the roles are reversed. I hope I managed to do half as good a job as you did for me last month :)
1. Book that made you smile/laugh
TBR: [book:Bridget Jones's Diary|227443..."

ha ha...
Wow... so many new Books. Thank you so much for the suggestions. :) :)

[Cher]

Hi KathyD,

Sorry for the delay. I got caught in my sister's wedding drama over last weekend. Finally, I have finalised my picks for you. I enjoyed going through your shelves. I even managed to add some books into my growing tbr list. You seem to read many kinds of genres, so it is a relief for me as I am not very familiar with historical / paranormal.
I hope you find something you would enjoy from below list

1. Recommend a book that made you smile/laugh
New Neanderthal Seeks Human. This is my personal favourite featuring an adorable book smart heroine who loves to barf random trivia facts.
TBR Checkmate. One of the best enemy to lovers trope I read so far.

2. Recommend a book with a face on the cover- bonus if the face is smiling!
New Tapping the Billionaire. Look at that smile! This is a fun and sexy read.
TBR Last Hope. A book with a face on the cover.

3. Recommend a new release that you have been waiting for, or your pickee has on their tbr/preferred shelf
New Royally Screwed I have been counting days for this book and you also seem to enjoy Emma Chase works so far, so let's give this brand new series a chance and hoping we'll get swooned by the royalties.
TBR Midnight Soul. The latest release by Kristen Ashley. I enjoyed her works and her unique writing voice. Yet, I am not into paranormal (more like I never gave it a chance), so if you decide to read this I'll be looking forward to your review on this and maybe I'll give this series a go.

4. Recommend a book written by one of your or their favorite romance authors
New Irresistibly Yours. You read Lauren Layne's first book in Stiletto series, but unfortunately did not quite like it. To her defense, it was her first book and she has gone far from then. This book is the spin-off of the Stiletto series and one of my favourite featuring a happy-go-lucky hero and a very likeable heroine. Maybe you feel like giving a chance to this author?
TBR Rock Wedding. Nalini Singh seems to be one of your favourite authors, you have read most of her books. I have seen wonderful reviews about this book, so maybe this is one of those best books that you save for last so you won't run out of good books.

5. Recommend a romance with a celebration in the story- maybe a wedding, or a honeymoon, or a ball - any life event that brings a smile 
New The Beach Wedding A wedding series by Lucy Kevin (a pseudonym of Bella Aurora). I have not read this book yet but it is currently open for a giveaway, so who knows if you get lucky.
Married by Monday. You read the first book in the series and like it. The second one and the books after are enjoyable too.

6. Recommend a shorter story, one that can be read when you have a little time to yourself
TBR Easy with You. A quick sexy read.

7. Recommend a romance with a sweet, sexy, and/or swoon-worthy hero
New Six of Hearts. Great plot featuring a sweet, sexy and swoon worthy hero. It is also a bonus that he is a magician.
TBR Sustained. In this book featuring a hot defense lawyer, Emma Chase made tending 6 children to seem like a walk in the park.

8. Recommend a romance set on a tropical island, or exotic location or somewhere you would enjoy travelling to. 
New The One Real Thing. Look at that cover! Looks like a holiday getaway.

[Cher]

Kait wrote: "Hi Cher!! I hope I picked some books you'll enjoy. I read some contemporary romance but mostly read paranormal so I didn't have a huge pool of new suggestions for you but I think I selected ones yo..."

Thank you for the thoughtful picks Kait. There are so many great choices I'm worried between this challenge and other challenges that I won't see daylight. You're right, I love Jennifer Crusie quirky writing style, so I'd love to give Divorced, Desperate and Delicious a go.
I'll also read Sweet Little Lies as it fits for other challenges in October. I've also been wanting to read To Hate Adam Connor and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for a while so hopefully I can fit these books into my reading list for this month.
From your new books recommendation, I would like to read Slave to Sensation. Once again you're right that I am not into PNR, but I have heard good words about Nalini Singh so I may give this a go.

[Tink Magoo is bad at reviews]

Pam wrote: "Tink Magoo-
For October

Titles or synopsis that made me smile/laugh TBR NEW

C..."

Thanks Pam, I think I'll manage to read quite a few of your picks (especially the horny zombie one)

[Pamela]

Danielle wrote: "Pamela,

1. Books that make you smile
TBR: Garrett
New: The Friend Zone
New: Beefcake & Cupcakes
[bookcover:The Friend Z..."

Thanks, Danielle. Can't wait for October to start :)

[☘KathyD☘]

Cher wrote: "Hi KathyD,

Sorry for the delay. I got caught in my sister's wedding drama over last weekend. Finally, I have finalised my picks for you. I enjoyed going through your shelves. I even managed to add..."

Thanks Cher! These are awesome picks and I can't wait to dive in!

[Ezi]

Nancy H wrote: "Hi ThatEzi,
Here are your picks and thank you for your patience! I have tried to choose some from your shelves as well as some new to you, but if you don't see anything you like, please let me kno..."

I love these picks. Thank you

[Fran, Moderator]

Reminders have been sent out to those who haven't given their picks yet. Hang tight for those who still need their recs, still 10 hours left :)

[LaurLa]

For Fran!!! Hope you enjoy! I had fun picking for you :-)


1. Recommend a book that made you smile/laugh
✧TBR: Ice Games - Jessica Clare
- I really enjoyed this whole series… this happens to be your next one, I think
✧NEW: The Law of Attraction - N.M. Silber - This is a fun and funny series


2. Recommend a book with a face on the cover- bonus if the face is smiling!
✧TBR: Dirty Distractions - Cari Quinn - It's surprising how many books with peope on them aren't actually smiling!
✧NEW: The Girl in the Hard Hat - Loretta Hill - An interesting book set in Queensland


3. Recommend a new release that you have been waiting for, or your pickee has on their tbr/preferred shelf
✧TBR: Shielding Lily - Alexa Riley - Latest release on your preferred shelf - hope it's actually out!
✧NEW: Unbreak My Heart - Lorelie James - I've been waiting for this spin-off to Rough Riders for forever!!


4. Recommend a book written by one of your or their favorite romance authors
✧TBR: Off the Record - Sawyer Bennett - You've rated those you've read highly and you have more on your TBR!
✧NEW: Blue Dahlia - Nora Roberts - One of my favorite series by La Nora


5. Recommend a romance with a celebration in the story
✧TBR: Rule of Three - Kelly Jamieson - I love this book and there is a family celebration of a 30th wedding anniversary
✧NEW: Undeniably You - Jewel E. Ann - One of my favorite reads this year and there is a wedding


6. Recommend a shorter story, one that can be read when you have a little time to yourself
✧TBR: Beneath the Beauty - Skye Warren - 55 pages!
✧NEW: A Night of Misbehaving - Carmen Falcone - 77 pages


7. Recommend a romance with a sweet, sexy, and/or swoon-worthy hero
✧TBR:Fall Hard - Zoe York - Don't know if he's sweet but that torso is definitely sexy and swoon-worthy!
✧NEW: The Naughty Corner - Jasmine Haynes - He is NOT sweet but he IS hot!!


8. Recommend a romance set on a tropical island, or exotic location or somewhere you would enjoy travelling to
✧TBR: Impact - Tiffinie Helmer - I've always wanted to visit Alaska
✧NEW: Double Occupancy - Elaine Raco Chase - Takes place in a Mexican beach town

[LaurLa]

Vandhana wrote: "
Hi LaurLa,


Here are your picks :)

1. Recommend a book that made you smile/laugh
The Mane Event
2. Recommend a book with a face on the cover- bon..."

Thanks for the picks! I see a couple from my preferred shelf I will read, and I might actually try a new one, too!

[Fran, Moderator]

LaurLa wrote: "For Fran!!! Hope you enjoy! I had fun picking for you :-)"

Thank you so much for the wonderful picks, LaurLa! So many great choices....I can't wait for October to start!

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Hi Nora,

Here are your picks, hope you find something you want to read.

1. Make you smile/laugh
TBR: A Discovery of Witches (All Souls Trilogy #1) by Deborah Harkness
NEW: Wisteria Witches (Witch Cozy Mystery and Paranormal Romance) by Angela Pepper

2. A face on the cover- bonus if the face is smiling!
TBR: Take One (Above the Line #1) by Karen Kingsbury
NEW: The Fall of Lord Drayson (Tanglewood Book 1) by Rachael Anderson

3. A new release
TBR: Frost Like Night (Snow Like Ashes) by Sara Raasch release date: September 20, 2016, you have book Snow Like Ashes (Snow Like Ashes, #1)
NEW: Island of Glass (The Guardians Trilogy #3) release date is Dec 2016, 1st book in series is Stars of Fortune (The Guardians Trilogy #1) by Nora Roberts

4. Favorite romance authors:
TBR: Castles (Crown's Spies #4) by Julie Garwood
NEW: Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling #1) (PNR ~ Psi (no emotions, changelings and humans) or Angels' Blood (Guild Hunter, #1) (PNR~ Powerful Angels, vampires and humans) both by Nalini Singh.

5. A celebration in the story
TBR: Vision in White (Bride Quartet, #1) by Nora Roberts
NEW: Secondhand Spirits (A Witchcraft Mystery #1) by Juliet Blackwell (moving & opening a business) ~ I read #7 liked it but am now going back to 1st book myself.

6. A shorter story
TBR: Alpha and Omega (Alpha & Omega 0.5) by Patricia Briggs
NEW: Against the Dark (The Associates, #1) by Carolyn Crane

7. A sweet, sexy, and/or swoon-worthy hero
TBR: Emma by Jane Austen, Fiona Stafford (Introduction)
NEW: A Rogue by Any Other Name (The Rules of Scoundrels #1) by Sarah MacLean

8. A tropical island, or exotic location or want to travel to.
TBR: Sweet Tomorrows (Rose Harbor #5) by Debbie Macomber
NEW: The Castaways by Elin Hilderbrand

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[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

MountainKat wrote: "OK Macwolf01 [Elise], here are your picks! I hope you find something you are interested in for October!..."

Okay I've found some that I already had (3), downloaded two new ones and grabbed 3 from the Library so thanks for the great picks. I'm so far behind on my reading this year. ;) No promises they'll all get read in October haha. Elise

[Fran, Moderator]

♥ Nora ♥ wrote: "Macwolf01 [Elise] wrote: "Hi Nora,

Here are your picks, hope you find something you want to read.

1. Make you smile/laugh
TBR: A Discovery of Witches (All Souls Trilogy #1) by De..."

Hi Nora!

You can read any book in a series that was recommended to you. So, for instance, if #3 was recommended but you haven't read any of the series yet, you may read the first one in the series and it will count towards completing the challenge :)

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Danielle!

I am working on your picks right now....will have them up soon :)

[Fran, Moderator]

Rebecca,
Your picks will be up this afternoon :)

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Danielle!

I hope you find something you like here. I chose a few from each of your preferred shelves and a few new ones. I hope there's a goodie among them :)

1. Book that made you smile/laugh
TBR: Marrying Winterborne- Kleypas always puts a smile on my face!
2. Book with face on cover:
New: Anti Hero
3. New release:
New: Playboy Pilot:
TBR: The Goal
4. Favorite authors: Love both of these authors
TBR: The Duke and I
TBR: Max
5. Celebration in story:
TBR: The Heart of Christmas
6. Shorter story:
New: Otherwise Alone
TBR: Chasing Tail
7. Sweet, sexy or swoon-worthy hero:
New: Alpha Geek- I love a geeky hero!
New: Unsuitable- looks sexy on cover
8. Set on a tropical island or exotic location or somewhere you would enjoy travelling to:
TBR:The Captain of All Pleasures - London and the high seas- sounds exciting!

Happy Reading!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Hi Rebecca!

Here are your picks. Our tastes appear to be quite different and your TBR is pretty big, so I tried to pick a variety from there. The new picks are a mix of things that seem to match your tastes and some totally new authors that I enjoy and I hope you might want to try.

1. Recommend a book that made you smile/laugh
NEW: A Little Night Magic

2. Recommend a book with a face on the cover- bonus if the face is smiling!
TBR: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf
NEW: Do Over

3. Recommend a new release that you have been waiting for, or your pickee has on their tbr/preferred shelf
TBR: The Beast
NEW: Barely Breathing

4. Recommend a book written by one of your or their favorite romance authors
TBR: No Rest for the Wicked
NEW: Simply Irresistible

5. Recommend a romance with a celebration in the story- maybe a wedding, or a honeymoon, or a ball - any life event that brings a smile
TBR: Happily Never After

6. Recommend a shorter story, one that can be read when you have a little time to yourself
TBR: Iron's Prophecy
NEW: Eternity Embraced

7. Recommend a romance with a sweet, sexy, and/or swoon-worthy hero
TBR: Bone Crossed
NEW: Hearts in Darkness

8. Recommend a romance set on a tropical island, or exotic location or somewhere you would enjoy travelling to.
TBR: Ceremony in Death

I hope you find something here that works for you...if you need me to do any repicks, just let me know.

Happy Reading!

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

Fran wrote: "Hi Danielle!

I hope you find something you like here. I chose a few from each of your preferred shelves and a few new ones. I hope there's a goodie among them :)

1. Book that made you smile/laugh..."

Thanks - this is the 3rd time in a row you've been stuck choosing for me because whoever has me doesn't pick the books in time. I think I'm jinxed when it comes to this challenge :)

[Kimberly]

Hello Danielle-
Please let me start with my sincerest apology. I am so sorry that I missed the cut off time. I was in Vegas and didn't have access to a computer. And yes, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Jus one word though, Zumanity!
Here are my picks for you.

1.Yours
Mine

2. Yours
Mine Leap of Faith by Rose Franics

3. Yours
Mine

4. Yours
Mine

5. Yours
Mine

6. Your
Mine
7. Yours
Mine
8. Yours (While not a vacation location, sounds like a heck of an adventure)
Mine

[Kimberly]

Aminko wrote: "Hi Kimberly

I have a lot of fun looking through your shelf picking from the great books there for you. I hope you enjoy whatever you read!

1. Recommend a book that made you smile/laugh
TBR: [book..."

Hello Aminko-
Thanks for the picks. Glad you could navigate my crazy, huge TBR file. I look forward to reading this October.

[Fran, Moderator]

Danielle wrote: "Fran wrote: "Hi Danielle!

I hope you find something you like here. I chose a few from each of your preferred shelves and a few new ones. I hope there's a goodie among them :)

1. Book that made yo..."

It's my pleasure to pick for you, Danielle!

And bonus, now you have two sets of recommendations to choose from :)

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

Kimberly wrote: "Hello Danielle-
Please let me start with my sincerest apology. I am so sorry that I missed the cut off time. I was in Vegas and didn't have access to a computer. And yes, what happens in Vegas stay..."

Thanks! I know how it goes when you get really busy - I hope you are having fun in Vegas (I'm sure you are it is Vegas after all) and I appreciate you taking the time to send me some picks.

[Rebecca]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Hi Rebecca!

Here are your picks. Our tastes appear to be quite different and your TBR is pretty big, so I tried to pick a variety from there. The new picks are a mix of things that seem to match y..."

Thankyou I cant wait to get started.

[Fran, Moderator]

Happy October and Happy Reading Everyone!

[Rebecca]

~KarenH~,
I have finished my first pick Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb I think Roarke and Eve are a great literary couple.

[Tink Magoo is bad at reviews]

Pam wrote: "Tink Magoo-
For October

Titles or synopsis that made me smile/laugh TBR NEW

C..."

I just finished Anything but Minor and loved it. Thanks again Pam

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi LaurLa!

I read two of your picks, and . I liked them both! Thanks for the great recs, I hope to get to a few more this month :)

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Jojo, I read my first pick and thought it was great! Thanks for the recommendation.

[Aminko]

Hi Tink Magoo,

I just finished . It was a fun read that has been sitting neglected on my TBR shelf for a while. Thank you for picking it for me.

Cheers,
Aminko

[Nancy H]

Hi Fran,
I just finished two of your picks and they were both excellent: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda and Ice Blue . The second one was the first in a series, and so good that I immediately started on its sequel!

I have a few more of your picks lined up when I finish that one, so thank you so much!

[Rebecca]

~KarenH~
I have finished Iron's Prophecy 4 stars and A Little Night Magic 3 stars. again thanks for the picks.

[Elke]

Donna,

Read my first pick Just a Fling-it was a very short read-hooked me though, will try to read the next one!

On to #2!! :)

[Nancy H]

Hi Fran,
I just finished pick #3, One Hot Scot , and it was definitely a fun read. It was also very quick and easy, and just right for a Sunday afternoon read! Thanks for picking it for me.

On to more good reads...

[Fran, Moderator]

Nancy H wrote: "Hi Fran,
I just finished two of your picks and they were both excellent: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda and [book:Ice Blue|..."

So glad you enjoyed them NancyH! I loved Simon vs. too :)
I also read One Hot Scot, and I agree with you, cute and quick :)

[Rebecca]

~KarenH~

I finished The Beast today. 4 stars.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Rebecca, I'm sorry I missed your earlier comments...you're really cruising through your picks! I'm glad you're enjoying them (and I LOVE Eve and Roarke, too).

[Alexa]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Alexis,

I enjoyed looking through your shelves and even found some books to add to my wishlist! I hope you enjoy your picks.

1. Recommend a book that made you smile/laugh: The hero in The ..."</i>

I finished [bookcover:Lick a few days ago and I enjoyed it. I'm hoping to get to at least one more book this month, but I've kind of been on a netflix tv show binge and haven't been able to keep my attention on books lately. I'm hoping to get back to reading very soon!

[Diane ~Firefly~]

@Alexis, glad you liked it. I enjoyed the entire series (which is only 4 books)

[Cher]

Kait wrote: "Hi Cher!! I hope I picked some books you'll enjoy. I read some contemporary romance but mostly read paranormal so I didn't have a huge pool of new suggestions for you but I think I selected ones yo..."

Kait,
I read Sweet Little Lies and I loved it. I can't wait for the third books to come out next year, it's about Elle & Archer.

[Nancy H]

Hi Fran,
I just finished another pick and it was wonderful: Summer at Seaside Cove . It is definitely a great beach read --- or fall read --- or living room read---- or anywhere you are read!

On to #5 from the list! Thanks again for great picks.

[Cecily]

Hey Nora

So far this month I have finished

10/03/16
I had plans to read this book regardless of the fact that it was recommended, I am reading each one with their corresponding month! I really am loving the series, and they are quick easy reads. It has been so hard not to just jump into the next book!

10/09/16
This book was pretty good! I like when Romance novels have multiple POVs as it really gives you all the information about both parties, I hate wondering if what one is thinking is what the other is really thinking.. lol I am not usually drawn to motorcycle novels However, this is definitely a series I want continue reading.

10/11/16
I wanted to like this novel but I felt like it was too long and nothing really happened. It was predictable and I have read a few other books with a similar premise and they were better. Meh

10/14/16
Hilarious!! This book was all over the place but in a good way. I probably never would have picked this one up if not recommended but it had me laughing quite a few times. I am sure it will be one that stands out among all the books I read.

[Fran, Moderator]

Nancy H wrote: "Hi Fran,
I just finished another pick and it was wonderful: Summer at Seaside Cove. It is definitely a great beach read --- or fall read ..."

I'm so glad you enjoyed that one! It was a PIFM recommendation for me in 2012 and I still remember it- so good! I'm so happy you are finding some good reads this month :)

[Aminko]

Hey Tink Magoo,

I ended up giving up on due to technical difficulties with the ebook. I am glad you picked it for me and it's no longer sitting neglected on my TBR shelf.

[Sandra]

Hi Shelby. Some great book's this month!

- Just ok. Very drawn out and for a romantic suspense, there wasn't much suspense.
- Loved this one. It was the best of the series so far.
- Not bad, but not great either. I read the next book in the series too and it didn't improve much.
- This was just hilarious!
- Some Lucia Jordan book's are great. Some not so much. This one was not so much.
- Really enjoyed this one.
- This was great and funny. I read the other 2 book's in the series aswell.
- This was very good.
- I really enjoyed this. I read the next book too and I'm going to read the other 2 next month.
- I loved this and read the other 2 book's too. Can't believe I was left on a cliffhanger!!! Can't wait for the next book!
- This was great. Going to read the rest of the series.
- This series is great. Read more of them and still have 3 to go!
- Not my cup of tea at all. Couldn't finish it. I know this is an older book and she does say that she would like to go to Ireland but has never been. It shows! Being Irish myself I find that a lot of book's set in Ireland tend to think we still live in the 1800's! I read my first Nora Robert's book a few week's ago . I really enjoyed it, so I'll give Nora another go, just not this series.

Thanks for the pick's Shelby, I had a great month reading!

[Ezi]

Aneerah wrote: "Sorry Ezi - I meant the Coincidence of Callie and Kayden."

I love that book. Enjoy Callie and Kayden

[Kaity]

Hi Zorina! I've finished 3 picks so far and hope to finished one or two more :)

Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh - <333 So glad Dorian's story was wonderful and finally has a happily ever after.

The Duke's Perfect Wife by Jennifer Ashley - Really enjoyed this one but not as much as the first three. Hart just frustrated me so much. It took him way too long to finally stop putting Eleanor in second place. I loved how much all the rest of the MacKenzie clan were in it though :D <3

Dark Lover by J.R. Ward - Thanks for suggesting this! It's been on my mental tbr forever but I just hadn't taken the plunge. Really, really enjoyed the romance and storyline. I'm not sure I'll ever get used to their names though :P