2018 February Pick It For Me Challenge

[Carrie]

Mary-Megan,

I finished my first book , 3 stars. Wasn't as strong as the first 4 in the series but still good.

[True.magic]

Elke wrote: "True.Magic,

Here are your picks, hope you find one you like! Happy reading!!

1. 🎂
TBR: Stray-first in the series.
NEW: The Hookup- a new one by one of my favorite a..."

OMG Elke!! I LOVE .. LOVE .. LOVE I read the first book of the Fifty Shades Series and I couldn't resist read the second book .. I thought i hate the dark romance but this one is different now i am in the middle of the third book and i think am not gonna sleep until i finish it.

[Nancy H]

Hi Fran,
I just finished On a Wicked Dawn , and it was good. I had forgotten how good an old-fashioned, historical romance can be, and this one has been sitting on my shelves for a long time, so I was happy to get to it.
There are more good ones on the list that I am hoping to read this month.
Thank you!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Elke wrote: "MountainKat,


Finished my 2nd pick....another NEW to me and another great one!!



On to #3!!"

Yay! I loved that book! All the books in the series are related in style and the audios are fabulous - all wins in my book!!

[Fran, Moderator]

Nancy H wrote: "Hi Fran,
I just finished On a Wicked Dawn , and it was good. I had forgotten how good an old-fashioned, historical romance can be, and this one has b..."

I'm so glad you enjoyed it Nancy H!

[Elke]

MountainKat wrote: "Elke wrote: "MountainKat,


Finished my 2nd pick....another NEW to me and another great one!!



On to #3!!"

Yay! I loved that book! All the books in the series are re..."

Cool!! Definitely going to keep with the series!!

[Elke]

True.magic wrote: "Elke wrote: "True.Magic,

Here are your picks, hope you find one you like! Happy reading!!

1. 🎂
TBR: Stray-first in the series.
NEW: The Hookup- a new one by one of ..."

So glad you liked it!! I read all 3 books in less than a week and have re-read them 3 times! Lol!!

[Elke]

MountainKat,

Ok, finished my 3rd pick -another NEW to me and another one of my faves this year!! Definitely will continue with the series!!

Thanks again for the awesome picks!!

On to pick #4!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Wow!! I'm so impressed and I'm glad you are loving your picks, that was another good one!

[jenny]

Suzanne wrote: "February 2018 PIFM - Picking Rules🎂🎂

1. 🎂 Recommend a book that is the first in a series or a stand alone book.
- Catch My Fall by Ella Fox
- "

Hi Suzanne,

I finished my first pick:
Unfortunately, it wasn't really my cup of tea. But thanks for the push to finally try this series! I don't know, maybe I just read it at the wrong time, I seem to dislike every book I read at the moment. Maybe I will read #2 in the future, let's see :-)

[Rebecca]

Chiara

I have finished my second pick The Glittering Court I loved it. The Glittering Court is so beautifully written from the first page to the last! 5 STARS

[Chiara]

Rebecca wrote: "Chiara

I have finished my second pick The Glittering Court I loved it. The Glittering Court is so beautifully written from the first page to the last! 5 STARS"


Hi Rebecca!!!
Sorry I saw your previous message just now!
Anyway I'm glad you enjoyed The Glittering Court :)
On the other hand, I'm sorry to hear My Cousin Rachel is a bit predictable..I was looking forward reading it myself!

[Elke]

MountainKat,

Finished #4 -was just ok for me....maybe cause the last 3 were AWESOME!! Lol!

On to #5!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Elke wrote: "MountainKat,

Finished #4 -was just ok for me....maybe cause the last 3 were AWESOME!! Lol!

On to #5!"

You are a reading machine this month!

[Elke]

MountainKat wrote: "Elke wrote: "MountainKat,

Finished #4 -was just ok for me....maybe cause the last 3 were AWESOME!! Lol!

On to #5!"

You are a reading machine this month!"

I am!! I can't believe it either!! Lol!! It is all the great picks I got! ;)

[Elke]

MountainKat,

Finished pick #5 -and adding another series to my TBR!! Liked it a lot!!

On to #6!

[Romanticbookworm]

Nicole - I read Noose at the start of the month and really enjoyed it. Looking forward to reading the next two parts of the series.

I might try and pick up some other of the picks before the end of the month.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Elke wrote: "MountainKat,

Finished pick #5 -and adding another series to my TBR!! Liked it a lot!!

On to #6!"

Loved that series! Glad you enjoyed!

[Snowflakemood]

Pam wrote: "Hi Snowflakemood. Here are some selections for your consideration this month.

First in series. TBR New

Some sort of battl..."

Hi Pam,

here's a short update on my reading progress:

Trust with a Chaser ⭐⭐⭐

The Shearing Gun ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Single Malt ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I started by reading some books that have been on my TBR shelf for some time. I will now concentrate on the new-to-me picks (likely Beautiful Bastard and Protecting What's His).

[Rebecca]

Chiara
I didn't like my third pick very much Turned I found it quick, bland and Clichéd

[Chiara]

Rebecca wrote: "Chiara
I didn't like my third pick very much Turned I found it quick, bland and Clichéd"

I’m sorry to hear you didn’t like this one Rebecca :(

[Mary-Megan]

Carrie wrote: "Mary-Megan,

I finished my first book , 3 stars. Wasn't as strong as the first 4 in the series but still good."

I'm sorry it wasn't as good as the first few. It happens. Hopefully the next is better.

[jenny]

Suzanne wrote: "February 2018 PIFM - Picking Rules🎂🎂

1. 🎂 Recommend a book that is the first in a series or a stand alone book.
- Catch My Fall by Ella Fox
"

Hi Suzanne,

I finished my second pick: Cinder & Ella - I really enjoyed it, sometimes a fairy tale is just what you need :-)

[Carina]

Ashley,

I finished . A great read!

[Elke]

MountainKat,

Finished my 6th pick -it was good! Loved that it was about the winter Olympics while the actual Olympics were on!!

Thanks again for the great picks!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Elke wrote: "MountainKat,

Finished my 6th pick -it was good! Loved that it was about the winter Olympics while the actual Olympics were on!!

Thanks again for the great picks!!"

Glad you liked it! I am planning to read it in March, so that is good to hear!

[Ezi]

jenny wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "February 2018 PIFM - Picking Rules🎂🎂

1. 🎂 Recommend a book that is the first in a series or a stand alone book.
Hi S..."

was awesome

[Mary-Megan]

Tink Magoo is bad at reviews

I wasn't as successful this month as I have been in the past. I finished Brokedown Cowboy which I enjoyed. I'm now in the middle of reading Mean Streak. So far it's not bad. I definitely wanted to get more done from your picks, but time got away from me. Thanks for the suggestions!

[Courtney]

Nicole wrote: "Hi Courtney,

I've started on your picks and will update this post throughout the month as I make my way through them.


US Constitution

🎂 TBR: Archangel's Blade by [author:Nalin..."


Hey Nicole. Finally got my laptop up and running so it's easier to comment now. Glad at least a couple of my picks were halfway decent, lol. I'd hate for you to suffer on my count.

[Courtney]

☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Courtney here are picks for you. Hope you find some great books to read.

1. 🎂 George Washington was the first President of the United States.
TBR: The Duchess Deal."

Hey, Carmen. Don't worry. I didn't back out on my homework assignment/punishment. (Punishment because the southern baptist part of me can't stand that I LOVE these books so much).

ALREADY READ:

1. NEW: The Unsung Hero by Susanne Brockman

The book started off kind of awkward but kept my interest enough with terrorist plots and intense love scenes. There is also an emotional speech Kelly gives halfway through that touched my heart deeply. There are many tender moments throughout, that made it a decent read.

Ended predictably, but not a bad overall. Ambitious in its use of multi-layered relationships and flashbacks (though I did have to keep myself from blushing each time the bookcover popped up on my Kindle .)

RATING: 2 & 1/2 Stars

2. TBR: Royally Raised by Emma Chase.

Lol. Didn't realize it was only 36 pages, but right away I fell in love with the characters and the dialogue. I even remember highlighting a couple of the quotes.

RATING: 3 Stars

3. NEW: Room for You by Beth Ehemann

Oh my goodness! This book was just so SWEET. I was crying. The first love scene did seem quite abrupt, but the characters (especially the supporting characters) have the perfect balance of realism and quirkiness to make this gem come alive (it also helped that the audio book was free of charge). Just when you think the book is about to hit a lull, they throw in something to catch your attention. Loved every moment of it. Maybe some of the lines were cheesy. I don't know, but I fell for them, and me and Kacie fell for Brody.

RATING: 4 Stars

4. NEW: High-Risk Fever by Emily Bronsen.

Short on plot and believable character development, I am ashamed to admit that this book somehow wrestled me into submission with Mr. Michaela's sensual aggressiveness, putting myself and the protagonist Anne in positions we weren't expecting. I would feel like I was disappointing him if I gave him a poorer.

RATING: 4 Stars

5. NEW: The Billionaire Wins the Game

, I guess this one didn't click for me. There was an awful lot of cliche dialogue and it just didn't seem to go anywhere. Maybe there is something hidden under the surface I was missing, but all in all, this one just didn't register with me.

RATING: 1 & 1/2 Stars


6. TBR: The Duchess Deal

I am going to go ahead and move this to the "read" list because there is no doubt in my mind I am going to finish this book. Emma and the Duke will have you laughing from start to finish while managing to squeeze in a fear tears and a lot of swooning.

RATING: 5 Stars


7. NEW: Marcus
(audiobook) Never read a science fiction romance, but the action is rising nicely along with the sexual tension. The end of chapter 9 and the start of Chapter 10. OH. MY. GOODNESS, Carmen! If I had an inner goddess, she would have been screaming. Yes, it started off with a lower rating because I tend to like clever dialogue with flowery language. However, that obviously would not fit the dark tone of this piece. It's intense in more ways than one. Thanks so much for this pick!

Rating: 4 Stars


CURRENTLY READING:

8. TBR: Cold-Hearted Rake

Not very far in the book, but it's 3 to 4-star material so far.

9. NEW: Cuffed
(audiobook)

One-third of the way through, and it's interesting and humorous game of one-upsmanship going on between Emerson and the love interest. There are some emotional twists to this one that give it an added dimension. So far, it's hanging on to a 3 & 1/2 star rating.

10. Year One by Nora Roberts


I'm moving along in this one. The writing is good, as expected, but I'm a tad confused. It has a 3 star rating as of now.


11. The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

Very clever book with good dialogue. The interactions between Joshua and "Shortcake" are the best. Like Seinfield versus Newman (except with sexual tension inserted). Four stars so far.

12. Falling For A Stranger
I didn't think I would find this one interesting at first, but it started off with soothing feeling to it, with a dash of mystery. Interested to see how it develops. No rating so far.


READING NEXT:

13. My Not So Perfect Life


14. Lost and Found Sisters by Jill Shalvis


Books Remaining:

[Chiara]

Ezinwanyi wrote: "Chiara:
Here are your picks:

Hey Ezinwanyi!
Just finished
Although it was filled with angst and had some triggers, I really enjoyed it!

[Nancy H]

Hi Fran,
I finished three more picks and enjoyed them all! I still hope to get two more done by month's end, but will see if that can happen.

Here are the ones I finished:
Manhunt
Let Us Prey
My Sinful Valentine

[HeatherMarie]

Sonja wrote: "HeatherMarie,

Well it only took me all day, but here you go at last!
1. 🎂 Recommend a book that is the first in a series or a standalone book.
TBR: Royally Screwed (1st in series..."
Hey Sonja
Have had a slumpy reading month, especially for these challenges. Did mangage to finish A Knight in Shining Armor. Still reading Idol & The One in my Heart & am enjoying those a lot. Thanks for the picks!

[Fran, Moderator]

Nancy H wrote: "Hi Fran,
I finished three more picks and enjoyed them all!"

Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed them Nancy H!

[Elke]

MountainKat,

Finished my 7th pick - it was a great continuation of the first one and will def continue with the series!

Thanks again for the great picks!! :D

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I'm so impressed Elke!!

[Sonja]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Ok Sonja, here you go! I hope you find some here that are just what you're looking for!


1. George Washington was the first President of the United States.
🎂 Recommend a book that is the first in ..."

Hey Miss KarenH!
This month wasn't as productive for PIFM as I'd hoped, mostly cuz I waited all month for a couple of the books you recommended and I've just now gotten them! (Not an excuse, I know, but I'll definitely be reading them in March!)
I've gotten through 3 so far:
, ,

Working on now, with next. I also got , , and all on deck... I'm so behind! Hoping for 5 this month though.... :)

[Courtney]

Carmen, I hit a bit of a snag, but I really want to finish these up even if I have to stretch it to March. All of these are such great picks. Mostly 4 stars or more. I've never read this much so fast and I'm enjoying the books a little more than I'm willing to admit. This month has been an absolute dream!

FINISHED (9):


CURRENTLY READING (4):


ON DECK (3):

[Nancy H]

Hi Fran,
I managed to finish two more books and they were really good! Thanks for such great recs this month. I actually managed to read six of them, which is a lot for me.

Overdue
Ain't He Precious?

[True.magic]

Hi Elke

I managed to get through most of your picks this month...i was gonna read more but I ran out of time! Here's the books I finished:

1. with this book i have different feeling in same time i hate it and like it in the same time may by because it is 600 page ( for sure am gonna reread it again)
when i read the reviews for this book i was so exciting to read it but it's not like what i expect any way i enjoy it.

2. not finished and i was really looking forward to read it I'm gonna read it for sure sooner.
i read it two time hate it in the first and love it in the second .. i think it depend on the mood when you read.

3. like most of the mystery books so light and i finished this book in one sitting.
Loved it!! So much.

4. I enjoyed reading this book every thing is so woow about it.

5. I really enjoyed reading this book and am looking foreword to read the rest of the series!
i didn't like it .. I forced myself to read it.. I thought i was never going to finished it.

7. i love book 1 and 2 most but books #3 i didn't see any new..
since i was under pressure when i read this books i thought am not gonna enjoy it but i really love it I stop thinking about finishing the challenge and enjoy every word in this books from the first chapter .. i can't wait to read the rest of the series.

8.I love sports romances, but not this one.
this book is amazing !!!

thanks again for the great picks!!

[Diane ~Firefly~]

jenny, I was only able to finish one, but still have some others on my wishlist. Thanks for the recs

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Romanticbookworm, I was able to get to four of my picks this month!

Sex, Not Love by Vi Keeland 2.7.18 - Loved this - 5 Stars!!
Four Nights With the Duke by Eloisa James 2.9.18 - So good, loving this series!
Midnight Quest by Lisa Marie Rice 2.20.18, series rule for Midnight Fever - Sweet story!
The Long and Winding Road by T.J. Klune 2.23.18 - Another 5 Stars! Great ending to a wonderful saga!

Thank you for the wonderful picks!

[Sonja]

Sonja wrote: "~KarenH~ wrote: "Ok Sonja, here you go! I hope you find some here that are just what you're looking for!


1. George Washington was the first President of the United States.
🎂 Recommend a book that..."
Well KarenH, I haven't finished Cold-Hearted Rake yet, but I'm getting there. So a lot of your picks have been scooted forward to March's list!
So I finished with 3.... *sigh*
Anyway, thank you for the recs and for padding out my March TBR list! LOL

[Grace]

Hi KathyD! I finished Zeus and enjoyed it. I've also started The Chief and am enjoying it. Thanks for the picks.