2017 March Pick-It-For-Me Challenge!

[LaurLa]

~KarenH~ wrote: "I can help with repicks, LaurLa!"

Thanks, Karen - will you pick for Carrie?

[LaurLa]

Nancy H wrote: "I can do repicks if you need me to, as long as I can wait to do them for about two more hours, after I visit my 90-year-old mother!"

Have a good visit! I think we're all good :-) Thanks for offering!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

LaurLa wrote: "~KarenH~ wrote: "I can help with repicks, LaurLa!"

Thanks, Karen - will you pick for Carrie?"

Yep, I'll get started on them in just a few minutes! =)

[Brett]

MountainKat wrote: "OK Brett, here you go! I am so sorry about the wait, but I tried to make up for it with lots of options! We did have some in common, but not your most recent reading, so some of these might encoura..."

Thanks for the picks! I'm looking to get back into some of my old series. I miss them lol

[Nicole]

Thanks so much Raine! These look amazing. Can't wait to start :)

East #1 Seed
✯ TBR: Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley (12/03) ★★★★ - Thanks for getting me to read this! I totally love the premise of this book and added bonus it was hilarious. I want a mystery man! It was filled with drama and action but also love and growth. I will definitely be reading more books from this author.

West #1 Seed
✯ NEW: Everything for Her by Alexa Riley (03/01) ★★★ - I love Alexa Riley's novellas. Quick and an easy read. Colour me surprise with their first long-length novel. Everything one can expect from AR, just on a larger scale.

Midwest #1 Seed
✯ TBR: Live Wire by Lora Leigh (03/03) ★★★ - Took me awhile to remember all the characters and who was with who. Loved the epilogue, a glimpse to see how happy they all were.

2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Champions
✯ NEW: Blind Date With A Bear by Marie Mason (04/03) ★★★ - I haven't read a shifter book in forever! Loved the dominance of the bear. Was a quick and fun read.

Final Four
✯ NEW: Jameson: Brothers Ink by Nicole James (05/03) ★★★ - I sure do love tattooed guys! Now I'm hooked and want to know what happens to the other brothers.

[Kimberly]

Nicole wrote: "Hi Kimberly :) My sincere apologies for this being late. LaurLa will attest to the fact that I have lost my mind. Below are my picks for you. Enjoy!

East #1 Seed
✯ TBR: In the Middle of Some..."</i>


Hi Nicole-
no worries on how long it took to post my picks. Hope you've found your mind. And if so, did you see mine? LOL
Your picks look awesome. Thanks for varying the length. I know my TBR is a beast. I plan to start with [bookcover:Stealing the Bride and . Thanks again.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Hi Carrie!

Sorry you had to wait so long for your picks...hopefully I found some for you that will be worth the wait!

East #1 Seed:
New: The Darkest Hour
TBR: On the Island

South #1 Seed:
New: Texas Destiny
TBR: Surrender

Midwest #1 Seed:
New: Hard as It Gets
TBR: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie

West #1 Seed:
New: Extreme Exposure
TBR: Maid for Love

Cinderella Team:
New: Out of Time
TBR: The Martian

2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Champions:
New: How to Howl at the Moon
TBR: Silver Borne

Final Four:
New: Crazy Little Thing
TBR: Forgotten Sins

Elite Eight:
New: Immortal in Death
TBR: Key of Light

Happy Reading!

[Ashley]

Breann wrote: "Hi Ashley! Here are your picks. I hope you find some to enjoy :) I tried to find more books that you didn't have shelved... but it was a bit difficult, lol.



East #1 Seed – North Carolina Tarhee..."

Thank you for the picks!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Tina, I'm just about done with your picks but we have a major storm blowing through and it is affecting my internet. I guess when you get almost 8" of rain since 2 AM, it is normal for things to be slow! I'll get them up as soon as I can!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Tina, here are your picks! I hope you find something you like!

East #1 Seed – North Carolina Tarheels
NEW: On Dublin Street by Samantha Young - Totally lived up to the hype for me!
TBR: Hard Ever After by Laura Kaye OR Sommersgate House by Kristen Ashley

South #1 Seed – Kansas Jayhawks
NEW: Sweet Release by Pamela Clare - Love her, even better in audio!
TBR: Rocky Mountain Rebel by Vivian Arend - I like this series!

Midwest #1 Seed – Virginia Cavaliers
NEW: The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks - Love the Kelly boys!
TBR: A Mackenzie Family Christmas: The Perfect Gift by Jennifer Ashley - Or whatever is next for you!

West #1 Seed – Oregon Ducks
NEW: Mister O by Lauren Blakely - You have The Hot One on your preferred shelf, but even though the author says they aren't a series, they are related so I would read this one next. Feel free to do go with whichever you prefer!
TBR: Slow Burn by Pamela Clare - As good as everything she writes!

Cinderella Team – Syracuse Orange
NEW: The Year We Fell Down by Sarina Bowen - I was recommended this over and over, but didn't read it until the audio came out - loved it and the audio!
TBR: Long Time Gone by Lorelei James - Another good one in the series!

2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Champions – Villanova Wildcats
NEW: Wallbanger by Alice Clayton - The parts with the cat were hilarious! The audio of this was fabulous!
TBR: The Trouble with Mistletoe by Jill Shalvis - Love!

Final Four – Villanova Wildcats; Oklahoma Sooners; North Carolina; Syracuse Orange
NEW: Something About You by Julie James - Fabulous!
TBR: Into the Fire by Jeaniene Frost - I can't wait for this one!

Elite Eight – Kansas Jayhawks; Villanova Wildcats; Oregon Ducks; Oklahoma Sooners; North Carolina Tarheels; Notre Dame Fighting Irish; Virginia Cavaliers; Syracuse Orange
NEW: What it Takes by Shannon Stacey - A new Kowalski book!!
TBR: Brotherhood in Death by J.D. Robb - Love this series!

Fingers crossed you find a good one here!!

[Lekshmy]

I can do for one .. do lemme know

[Elke]

J.C. wrote: "Hi Elke, Sorry I am late but between work and my child being sick I haven't had a chance to do anything lately..
It was really hard to make my picks so hopefully everything work alright..let me kno..."



Thanks so much for the picks J.C.! You did a great job!
I will let you know what I read as I go along!

[Carrie]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Hi Carrie!

Sorry you had to wait so long for your picks...hopefully I found some for you that will be worth the wait!

East #1 Seed:
New: The Darkest Hour
TBR: [book:On the Island|1..."

Thank you for picking for me, I'm looking forward to this selection. :)

[Alexa]

Tina "IRead2Escape" wrote: "Hey Alexis. Here are my TBR picks for you: Give me Just a few for new picks.

East #1 Seed – North Carolina Tarheels:

TBR
Settling the Score by R.S. Grey

NEW
[book:Cement H..."

Thank you for picking for me Tina! I definitely see a few I'm excited to dive into next month.

[Tina "IRead2Escape"]

LaurLa wrote: "Good Job, Everyone! It looks like almost all picks have been made!

Are there any volunteers for picking? We have 2 pickees still waiting:

Carrie
Tina "IRead2Escape" ✯ Pick Me"

Thank you LaurLa. Can you keep me posted if someone picks for me? If not I can sit out this month.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Tina "IRead2Escape" wrote: "Thank you LaurLa. Can you keep me posted if someone picks for me? If not I can sit out this month."

I picked for you! Just a few posts above - message #163! I hope you find something you like!

[Tina "IRead2Escape"]

MountainKat wrote: "Tina "IRead2Escape" wrote: "Thank you LaurLa. Can you keep me posted if someone picks for me? If not I can sit out this month."

I picked for you! Just a few posts above - message #163! I hope you ..."

Thank you so much MoutainKat!

[Tina "IRead2Escape"]

MountainKat wrote: "Hi Tina, here are your picks! I hope you find something you like!

East #1 Seed – North Carolina Tarheels
NEW: On Dublin Street by Samantha Young - Totally lived up to the hype for ..."

MoutainKat, you did too good of a job in picking. Thank you!!!!

[Tina "IRead2Escape"]

I'm going to read:

East #1 Seed – North Carolina Tarheels ~ Sommersgate House by Kristen Ashley

[Rachel C.]

Nora, technically I think it's too late to sign up, but if LaurLa is ok with it, I can pick for you real quick anyways?

[LaurLa]

I'm sorry I was away for a day. Rachel, if you want to pick for Nora, feel free.

Nora, I'm glad Rachel has volunteered to pick for you. The deadline for this month was Feb 23rd. We do that so there is plenty of time for picking for everyone before the month actually starts. Hopefully you enjoy what is picked for you and you'll want to come back next month so you can make picks for someone too. Keep a watch for the thread mid-month and make sure to sign up by the deadline given.

[Rachel C.]

Alright Nora, here are some picks for you. I hope you see something you like! :)

East #1 Seed – North Carolina Tarheels:
TBR: Rebel of the Sands (blue on cover; can’t wait for the second book to come out!)
New: Fantasy Lover (blue on cover; one of my favorites)



South #1 Seed – Kansas Jayhawks:
TBR: The Hunger Games (I’m counting the mockingjay bird on the pin)
New: The Gamble (mountain setting)



Midwest #1 Seed – Virginia Cavaliers:
TBR: The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever (secret and historical England)
New: The Perfect Rake (historical England, character with a secret)



West #1 Seed – Oregon Ducks:
TBR: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (yellow/green cover; not a romance and kind of dark, but really good so I’m recommending it anyways)
New: Beautiful Disaster (set in a school/university)



Cinderella Team – Syracuse Orange:
TBR: Shadowland (orange on cover)
New: Bound (some orange on cover)



2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Champions – Villanova Wildcats:
TBR: Hunting Ground (shifter)
New: Moon Called (shifter)



Final Four – Villanova Wildcats; Oklahoma Sooners; North Carolina; Syracuse Orange
TBR: The Wrath & the Dawn (female MC is definitely very smart; love this book)
New: Conflict of Interest (S-O-O-N letters in title)



Elite Eight – Kansas Jayhawks; Villanova Wildcats; Oregon Ducks; Oklahoma Sooners; North Carolina Tarheels; Notre Dame Fighting Irish; Virginia Cavaliers; Syracuse Orange.
TBR: Clockwork Angel (by Cassandra Clare)
New: Darkfever (set in Ireland)

[Brett]

I finished my first pick . I gave it 3.5 stars. I think I'm going to try something new next.

[Mary-Megan]

I finished my first book - Smitten - I'd only give it 2 stars. I had it in my basement and thought I'd finally tackle those books that I own. I prefer a more realistic romance and this was a lot of silly nonsense and not believable characters.

Now I'm trying one of my new suggestions. Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake. I don't read historical romance so this is definitely something new.

[Carrie]

KarenH I've read my first book, 4 stars, it was great.

[Nancy H]

Hi Rachel C,
I finished my first book and it was really fun! Shopping for a Billionaire When I started it and got to the part at the beginning where the main character is in the men's room with her arm stuck down the toilet when she meets the billionaire, I just could not stop reading! It was very quick and very hilarious.
Thanks for the great rec!

[Ezi]

Carrie wrote: "KarenH I've read my first book, 4 stars, it was great."

I hope you enjoy this series

[Carrie]

My library has the next book in the series I'm looking forward to continuing on.

[Rachel C.]

Nancy H wrote: "Hi Rachel C, I finished my first book and it was really fun!...

lol. I'm glad you liked it! :)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Carrie wrote: "KarenH I've read my first book, 4 stars, it was great."

Glad you liked it, Carrie...I loved that series!

[Rebecca]

Rebecca wrote: "Am I to late?"

NVM

[jenny]

Katherine wrote: "Hi Jenny (Ynnej) these are books for you I hope you like it.


Hi Katherine!
I finished my first pick:
I really enjoyed it! Thanks for the pick :)

[Leigh]

Pamela,

I finished my first pick and enjoyed it. I plan on reading the next book in the series. Thank you for the pick.

[Rachel C.]

Nora, that was fast! I'm really glad you enjoyed them! Loved both of those! The second one to Rebel of the Sands (Traitor to the Throne) came out today if you are interested :)

[Brett]

I finished my 2nd pick, . I gave it 2.5 stars. I really enjoyed Kate's interactions with Gabriel, but that was about it. I'm going to try and squeeze one more pick in for March.

[Mary-Megan]

Shelby -
I finished one of the suggestions you gave me that wasn't on my TBR list -
I normally steer clear of historical romances - this is probably the first one I've ever read - and it was enjoyable. I definitely want to finish the series. Thanks for suggesting it!
I'm now about to start another one you suggested -

[Fran, Moderator]

Kimberly wrote: "Helloo Fran-
Here are my picks for you. I've included a few interracial titles also. Hope you find a few to enjoy next month."

HI Kimberly!
I finished for , because it was next up for me in the series. I really liked it, thanks for the push to get me back into the series! I hope to get to another one of your picks, I'm waiting to see if I can make one work with the upcoming PtP themes :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Brett wrote: "I finished my 2nd pick, . I gave it 2.5 stars. I really enjoyed Kate's interactions with Gabriel, but that was about it. I'm going to try and squeeze one more ..."

I'm sorry you didn't enjoy it more! I hope you love the next one!

[Leigh]

Pamela,

I have finished my second pick and absolutely loved it. Thank you for the pick.

[Carrie]

KarenH, second book finished you recomended. 4 stars yet again.

[Susan A]

Ezinwanyi~ThatEzi

I read The Bonds of Love 4 stars and All Bets Are Off 3 stars. I enjoyed both of these. I am hoping to fit in two more reads. Thanks for these picks.

[Ezi]

Susan A wrote: " Ezinwanyi~ThatEzi

I read The Bonds of Love 4 stars and All Bets Are Off 3 stars. I enjoyed both of these. I am hoping to fit in two more reads. Thanks for these picks."

Good, I hope you enjoy the next ones even more

[Kimberly]

Hello Nicole-
I finished my first title, Stealing the Bride by Yvette Hines. It was better than I expected. Thanks for picking it off my TBR. Next up is one your suggestions, No More Mr. Nice Guy by Amy Andrews.

[Nicole]

Kimberly wrote: "Hello Nicole-
I finished my first title, Stealing the Bride by Yvette Hines. It was better than I expected. Thanks for picking it off my TBR. Next up is one your suggestions, No More Mr. Nice Guy b..."

So glad! Looking forward to what you think of this book :)

[Tina "IRead2Escape"]

I read: So good! Thanks again MountainKat. Going to try to get in a couple more of your suggestions by the end of the month.

√East #1 Seed – North Carolina Tarheels ~ Sommersgate House by Kristen Ashley 3/8 - 3/14 (☼☼☼☼)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Glad you enjoyed it! =)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Carrie wrote: "KarenH, second book finished you recomended. 4 stars yet again."

Yay! I'm so happy you're enjoying your picks!

[Elke]

J.C.,

Just finished my first pick.... -pretty good....love the Kelly brothers, just wished it got "hot' and exciting a little earlier in the book! But the ending was great....can't wait for Rusty's book (if its in the works)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hey, if you love the PIFM - why don't you consider hosting?! It's a lot of fun, I promise. =) You get to let your creative juices flow and we help too! PM me if you are interested, we have openings for hosts this summer and fall!!

[Lekshmy]

Hi Stacey,

Finished Last letter from your lover by JOJO. It was a good average story. 3.5*. Now reading Cold mountain. Hope I can finish one more before this month ends:)

Thanks for the pick.