2019 February Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

[Mary-Megan]

Sarah
Here are my picks for you. I hope you find something good in the mix...

💜Recommend a book that has a tree on the cover or has a brown or green cover
TBR: Frostfire (trees)
New: My Not So Perfect Life (green cover)


💜Recommend a book that has a holiday theme, is tagged with any holiday or features a celebration of any kind.
TBR: One Day in December (Holiday)
New: Rhymes with Cupid (holiday)


💜Recommend a book that is moderate in size: 200-300 pages.
TBR: Finding Audrey (286 pages)
New: Confessions of a Triple Shot Betty (255 pages)


💜Recommend a book that features a farmer/gardener/florist (anyone who enjoys working with plants or flowers) or a book that has food on the cover.
New: The Countess Conspiracy (Character studies/works with plants)
New: Sugar Rush (food on cover)


💜Recommend a book set on a farm or ranch, is set in Africa or has a white cover.
TBR: The One (White cover - ♥ this series)
New: Perfected (Mostly a white cover)


💜Recommend a book with something delicate on the cover (your interpretation) or that has a publish date with a 2 and 5 in it.
TBR: The Wrath and the Dawn (5/12/2015 publish date)
New: Red Queen (2/10/2015 publish date)


💜Recommend a historical book or a book that features a wealthy character.
TBR: Someone to Watch Over Me (historical)
TBR: China Rich Girlfriend (wealthy character)
New: The Jewel (wealthy characters)


💜Recommend a book that features someone who makes something - a baker/chef, a person who works with their hands, in inventor, an artist, etc.
TBR: Cinder (character fixes things/works with hands)
New: Sunrise Crossing (artist/works with hands)

[Mary-Megan]

Carrie wrote: "Mary-Megan, I hope you find at least one book to melt into while eating some chocolates :)..."

Thanks for the picks! I see a number I can't wait to read!

[Romanticbookworm]

Hi Kathy D I will try and get your picks up soon.

[Elke]

Laurla

Here are your picks! Hope you find one you like! :)

1. 💜Recommend a book that has a tree on the cover or has a brown or green cover
TBR: NEW:

2. 💜Recommend a book that has a holiday theme, is tagged with any holiday or features a celebration of any kind.
TBR: NEW:

3. 💜Recommend a book that is moderate in size: 200-300 pages.
TBR: NEW:

4. 💜Recommend a book that features a farmer/gardener/florist (anyone who enjoys working with plants or flowers) or a book that has food on the cover.
TBR: NEW:

5. 💜Recommend a book set on a farm or ranch, is set in Africa or has a white cover.
TBR: NEW:

6. 💜Recommend a book with something delicate on the cover (your interpretation) or that has a publish date with a 2 and 5 in it.
TBR: NEW:

7. 💜Recommend a historical book or a book that features a wealthy character.
TBR: NEW:

8. 💜Recommend a book that features someone who makes something - a baker/chef, a person who works with their hands, in inventor, an artist, etc.
TBR: NEW:

[Anja]

Rebecca, I don't read that much paranormal/fantasy genre so I gave you some that could fit and other books are completely new to you. Hopefully you find something you enjoy :)

💜Recommend a book that has a tree on the cover or has a brown or green cover
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💜Recommend a book that has a holiday theme, is tagged with any holiday or features a celebration of any kind.
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💜Recommend a book that is moderate in size: 200-300 pages.
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💜Recommend a book that features a farmer/gardener/florist (anyone who enjoys working with plants or flowers) or a book that has food on the cover.
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💜Recommend a book set on a farm or ranch, is set in Africa or has a white cover.
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💜Recommend a book with something delicate on the cover (your interpretation) or that has a publish date with a 2 and 5 in it.
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💜Recommend a historical book or a book that features a wealthy character.
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💜Recommend a book that features someone who makes something - a baker/chef, a person who works with their hands, in inventor, an artist, etc.
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[Hazel]

Hi Anja

Of the books we have in common we have both given them similar ratings. I have tried to recommend some good new books for you to check out. I Hope you find some you like.

1. 💜Recommend a book that has a tree on the cover or has a brown or green cover
TBR:
New:

2. 💜Recommend a book that has a holiday theme, is tagged with any holiday or features a celebration of any kind.
TBR: (wedding theme)
NEW: (holiday/vacation)

3. 💜Recommend a book that is moderate in size: 200-300 pages.
TBR:
NEW:

4. 💜Recommend a book that features a farmer/gardener/florist (anyone who enjoys working with plants or flowers) or a book that has food on the cover.
TBR: (cattle farmer)
NEW: (florist)

5. 💜Recommend a book set on a farm or ranch, is set in Africa or has a white cover.
TBR: (ranch)
NEW: (ranch)

6. 💜Recommend a book with something delicate on the cover (your interpretation) or that has a publish date with a 2 and 5 in it.
TBR: (published 2 Dec 2015)
NEW: (published 22 May 2018)

7. 💜Recommend a historical book or a book that features a wealthy character.
TBR: (historical)
NEW: (historical)

8. 💜Recommend a book that features someone who makes something - a baker/chef, a person who works with their hands, in inventor, an artist, etc.
TBR: (tattoo artist)
NEW: (baker)

[〰️Beth〰️]

My picks for Shea


1. Recommend a book with a tree on the cover or a green or brown cover.
💗TBR 💜NEW

2. Recommend a book that is holiday themed, is tagged with any holiday or features a celebration of any kind.
💗TBR 💜
Ok your TBR is only “celebrating an engagement” but the P&P remix should be a holiday in itself.

3. Recommend a book of moderate size, 200-300 pages
💗TBR 💜NEW ( this unique gem is on my TBR now too)

4. Recommend a book that features a farmer/gardner/florist or someone who likes plants/flowers Or a book with food on the cover
💗TBR 💜NEW

5. Recommend a book set on a farm/ ranch, set in Africa, or has a white cover
💗TBR 💜 NEW (set mainly in Nigeria)

6. Recommend a book with something delicate on the cover or a 2 or 5 in the publishing date.
💗 TBR 💜NEW (2/15/18)

7. Recommend a historical book or a book with a wealthy character.
💗TBR 💜NEW (more mystery little romance)

8. Recommend a book with someone who makes something or works with their hands.
💗TBR 💜 (heroine kicks butt and bakes 🙂)

Shea - I hope you like some of these picks. Your TBR was eclectic so I tried to keep that in mind when making selections, hence a few not technically tagged romance but has some romance in the book.
Your shelf has inspired me to add some of your picks to my TBR so thank you!
💗💜Happy Reading💜💗

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Suzanne!

Here are your picks! Hope you find a goodie or two here!

1. 💜Recommend a book that has a tree on the cover or has a brown or green cover
TBR: Ain't She a Peach?

2. 💜Recommend a book that has a holiday theme, is tagged with any holiday or features a celebration of any kind.
NEW: Her Naughty Holiday

3. 💜Recommend a book that is moderate in size: 200-300 pages.
TBR: Holly and Mistletoe- 256 pages
NEW: Let's Get Textual- 239 pages

4. 💜Recommend a book that features a farmer/gardener/florist (anyone who enjoys working with plants or flowers) or a book that has food on the cover.
TBR: Love & Gelato

5. 💜Recommend a book set on a farm or ranch, is set in Africa or has a white cover.
TBR: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine- I recently read this one and really enjoyed it.
NEW: The Valentine's Curse- short but emotional- really good

6. 💜Recommend a book with something delicate on the cover (your interpretation) or that has a publish date with a 2 and 5 in it.
TBR: Cold-Hearted Rake- pub. 5/27/2015- I love her and she's the FAC for February :)

7. 💜Recommend a historical book or a book that features a wealthy character.
TBR:Untouched - so good!
NEW: The Billionaire's Christmas

8. 💜Recommend a book that features someone who makes something - a baker/chef, a person who works with their hands, in inventor, an artist, etc.
TBR: The Hating Game- publishing company- works with hands.
NEW: A Quiet Kind of Thunder- sign language used.

Happy Reading!

[Fran, Moderator]

☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "My picks for Fran"

Thank you Carmen! I see a few I will try and get to :)
Since the Valentines Days & Nights anthology you recommended has over 2,000 pages I'm hoping you will be o.k with me just reading one of the books in it ;)

[〰️Beth〰️]

HeatherMarie wrote: "Picks for Beth

Hey Beth, hope you find something great to read! Let me know if you need any repicks.

💗Thank you HeatherMarie no repicks needed❣️ You have great and diverse picks, I hope to read many of them this month.💗

💜Also thanks for the sun screen comment (lol) and the “bonus” book💜

💖Happy Reading and have a Happy “Chocolate Free” Valentines Day💖

[Sonja]

Well beans.... I just spent all this time typing out my picks only to lose it all.... GAAAH!!!! Trying again...

Hey ~HeatherMarie~ We had a lot of books read in common and I was going to recommend a handful of chocolate goodies, but noticed you were on the no chocolate team. So hopefully I found you some other goodies to read. Enjoy!
💜 1. Chocolate comes from a fruit tree 💜
TBR: Fool for Love - tree and green on cover
TBR: Fireworks - brown cover and sounds delightful!
TBR/NEW: Listen to Me - brown cover and good!


💜 2. Valentine's Day isn't the only chocolate holiday 💜
NEW: One Day in December - holiday theme - I’d had this one in mind to recommend as soon as I saw the holiday theme option and it seems I’m not alone. All the feels for this one. I read it over Christmas break and it was an emotional one for me!
TBR/NEW: The Perils of Pleasure - celebration - Okay this is a bit of a stretch – morbidly too – the book opens with a celebration/event – a hanging. See? Morbid. But an entertaining and fun read none the less.
TBR: Love and Lists - chocolate in series


💜 3. Research to date supports that chocolate can be enjoyed as part of a balanced, heart-healthy diet and lifestyle. 💜
TBR: Doggy Style - 284 pages - And because the title makes me smirk in a ‘that’s what she said’ kind of way. Plus everyone needs a little nookie (in any style) for a balanced, heart-healthy lifestyle! :D
TBR: Perfect Pairing - 240 pages


💜 4. Theobroma Cacao which means “food of the gods.” 💜
TBR: Pretty as a Peach - food on cover and sounds good!
TBR: What Comes After Dessert - food on cover and also sounds good!


💜 5. Cocoa is raised by hand, on small, family-owned farms 💜
TBR: After the Rain - ranch and sounds good!
TBR: My Life as a White Trash Zombie - mostly white cover - And come on… who doesn’t want a little blood and gory for good ol’ Saint Valentine’s day?! The title made me giggle and it’s now on my TBR list!
TBR: Borrowed Light - ranch


💜 6. Some cacao trees are more than 200 years old 💜
TBR: The Richmond Thief - lots of jewelry are considered delicate
TBR: Baking For Keeps - 2, 5 in pub date and a delicate flower on cover - plus its also on my TBR now... GAAH!
NEW: Dirty - Delicate flower on cover, also, Elle is fragile in her own way. This was an emotional and hot read.


💜 7. Historically cacao beans have always held intrinsic value: 💜
TBR: The Pursuit Of... - historical and I love Milan's writing!
TBR: The Immigrants - historical and wealthy character
NEW: Jemima J - wealthy character and a good story. This one has a place of honor on my bookshelf.


💜 8. Other fun historical facts: 💜
TBR: Love on the Line - chef and sounds good!
TBR: Angels Fall - Artist, writers are artists and the hero is a writer - Plus I wanted to add this one somewhere as it's on my TBR now too.. gaah!
NEW: Flirting with Felicity - chef - Yup, I always recommend this one when a food/chef category comes up. Great read IMHO!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Sonja wrote: "Well beans.... I just spent all this time typing out my picks only to lose it all.... GAAAH!!!! Trying again... "

I'll double down you your GAAH with my own! I was so tired yesterday I completely forgot that signups closed - so tired that I didn't even realize I hadn't updated my shelf yet! 😲🤦🏻‍♀️

Done now - phew! Hazel, hope to have your picks up shortly!

[Sonja]

MountainKat wrote: "Sonja wrote: "Well beans.... I just spent all this time typing out my picks only to lose it all.... GAAAH!!!! Trying again... "

I'll double down you your GAAH with my own! I was so tired yesterday..."

It's just been a GAAAH kind of month, Kat! Luckily there's chocolate... and wine... Hope you get some R&R!

[HeatherMarie]

Sonja wrote: "Well beans.... I just spent all this time typing out my picks only to lose it all.... GAAAH!!!! Trying again... ."


ah man sorry Sonja~ that's so frustrating!
Thanks for the great picks though!!

[Hazel]

MountainKat wrote: "Sonja wrote: "Well beans.... I just spent all this time typing out my picks only to lose it all.... GAAAH!!!! Trying again... "

I'll double down you your GAAH with my own! I was so tired yesterday..."

No problem Kat 😀

[Shea]

2019 RRRC February PIFM Challenge

Picks for Nancy H

Hi, Nancy H! The majority of these picks are romances. However, since you have a large amount of cozy mysteries on your TBR, I added a couple picks from that genre. There is also a YA romance on the list since there were a few on your shelf as well. Hope you find something you'll enjoy.

1. 💜Recommend a book that has a tree on the cover or has a brown or green cover.

- TBR: Just Another Maniac Monday (green cover)
- New: The Cowboy Takes a Bride (green cover)


2. 💜Recommend a book that has a holiday theme, is tagged with any holiday or features a celebration of any kind.

- TBR: Death, Taxes, and a Chocolate Cannoli (substitution: "chocolate" in the title)
- New: Chocolate Secrets (substitution: "chocolate" in the title)


3. 💜Recommend a book that is moderate in size: 200-300 pages.

- TBR: That Part Was True (240pp)
- New: Cross My Heart (225pp)


4. 💜Recommend a book that features a farmer/gardener/florist (anyone who enjoys working with plants or flowers) or a book that has food on the cover.

- TBR: Sex, Lies, and Snickerdoodles (food on the cover)
- New: English Trifle (food on cover)


5. 💜Recommend a book set on a farm or ranch, is set in Africa or has a white cover.

- TBR: Hidden Fires (white cover)
- New: The Texan's Wager (farm setting)


6. 💜Recommend a book with something delicate on the cover (your interpretation) or that has a publish date with a 2 and 5 in it.

- TBR: The Yellow Rose Beauty Shop (delicate roses)
- New: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (published 5/1/2009)


7. 💜Recommend a historical book or a book that features a wealthy character.

-TBR: What the Duke Desires (historical romance)
- New: Prisoner of My Desire (historical romance, one of my faves)


8. 💜Recommend a book that features someone who makes something - a baker/chef, a person who works with their hands, in inventor, an artist, etc.

- TBR: The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris (chocolatier chef)
- New: Delicious (Parisian chef)

[Shea]

〰️Beth〰️ wrote: "My picks for Shea


1. Recommend a book with a tree on the cover or a green or brown cover.
💗TBR 💜NEW

2. Reco..."

Thanks, 〰️Beth〰️! I love that your picks span a wide range. It totally reflects my reading habits. Lots to choose from here!

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Of course Fran. I didn’t realize when I posted how many pages were in the anthology

[Rebecca]

Anja wrote: "Rebecca, I don't read that much paranormal/fantasy genre so I gave you some that could fit and other books are completely new to you. Hopefully you find something you enjoy :)

💜Recommend a book t..."

Thank you Anja for a great selection.

[Rebecca]

Hi Nicole,
I hope you like your picks! if you want to change anything just let me know.


1.
TBR ~ Hotshot Doc by R.S. Grey ..Brown on the cover
NEW ~ Entwined Entwined by Heather Dixon Wallwork ..Trees on the cover



2.
TBR ~ Maybe for You by Nicole McLaughlin ..Features a celebration (wedding)
NEW ~ North of Need by Laura Kaye ..Has a holiday theme (christmas)


3.
TBR ~ Hothead by Stella Rhys ..326 Pages
NEW ~ Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell ..1037 Pages
..

4.
TBR ~ Always on My Mind by Jill Shalvis ..Has food on the cover
NEW ~ Wild Oats by Pamela Morsi ..Features a farmer


5.
TBR ~ Bet Me by Lila Monroe ..Has a mainly white cover
NEW ~ Redemption by Kelly Moran ..Set on a ranch


6.
TBR ~ Monster Among the Roses by Linda Kage ..Something delicate on the cover (a rose)
TBR ~ The List by Chantal Fernando ..Has a publish date with a 2 and 5 in it


7.
TBR ~ Dirty Money by Jessica Clare ..Features a wealthy character
NEW ~ The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory ..A historical book


8.
TBR ~ I Bet You by Ilsa Madden-Mills ..A person who works with their hands
NEW ~ Delicious by Susan Mallery ..Features a chef

[Fran, Moderator]

☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Of course Fran. I didn’t realize when I posted how many pages were in the anthology"

I’m glad you chose it Carmen! It’s free on Amazon right now and has many great books in it :)

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Oh yes that’s right. I totally forgot. So glad 😁

[Nicole]

Diane-Firefly, I'm so sorry for the delay! I'll get it to you by the end of the day.

[Nicole]

Rebecca wrote: "Hi Nicole,
I hope you like your picks! if you want to change anything just let me know.


1.
TBR ~ Hotshot Doc by R.S. Grey ..Brown on the cover
NEW ~ Entwined Entwin..."

Thanks so much Rebecca! These look great.

[Nancy H]

Hi Elke,
Sorry I am so late getting these to you; I got very sick on Thursday night when I was planning to do them and just now have gotten better. Here are your picks, and if you don't see any you like, please let me know and I can find some others for you. I have a mixture of ones from your shelf and ones I have read and enjoyed.

1. Tree or brown/green: Palm tree on side of cover - Sunset Bridge brown cover - The Greatest Risk


2. Holiday theme: Cupid Has a Heart-On and Christmas on the Island



3. Moderate in size: Alex; Two chocolate 'substitutes': The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris and The Chocolate Thief



4.Food on the cover: Since You've Been Gone and Don't Call Me Cupcake


5. Rancher/family; set in Africa; white cover: - Rancher - Josh; mostly white cover - Party Girl; sort of related to Africa; one of main characters raised in Zimbabwe - Every Breath


6. Something delicate; 2 and 5 in pub date: - delicate blouse on woman on cover - Until July; Pub. Jan.15, 2019 The Devilish Lord Will


7. Historical book or wealthy character: - Historical - The Scent of Jasmine; wealthy character - Flirting With Danger


8. Baker/chef, artist: Chef - Can't Stand the Heat; Tattoo artist - Playing for Keeps


Happy Reading!

[Nancy H]

Shea wrote: "2019 RRRC February PIFM Challenge

Picks for Nancy H

Hi, Nancy H! The majority of these picks are romances. However, since you have a large amount of cozy mysteries on your TBR, I added a couple p..."

These look really good, Shea. Thank you. My only problem will be which one to start with - lol!

[Elke]

Nancy H wrote: "Hi Elke,
Sorry I am so late getting these to you; I got very sick on Thursday night when I was planning to do them and just now have gotten better. Here are your picks, and if you don't see any yo..."

Thank so much for the great picks Nancy H!! I will let you know what I read as I go along! :)

[☘KathyD☘]

Veronica. . . real life is kicking me hard, but I want to let you know I'm working on your picks. I hope to have them up no later than Monday.

[Nicole]

Hi Diane-Firefly,

Here are my picks for you:

1. Recommend a book with a tree on the cover or a green or brown cover.
💗 TBR: Guardian of the Earth House by Cassandra Gannon
💜 NEW: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford


2. Recommend a book that is holiday themed, is tagged with any holiday or features a celebration of any kind.
💗 TBR: Caribou's Gift by Eve Langlais
💜 NEW: Secret Santa by Kati Wilde


3. Recommend a book of moderate size, 200-300 pages
💗 TBR: Address to Die For by Mary Feliz
💜 NEW: Good Girl by Jana Aston


4. Recommend a book that features a farmer/gardner/florist or someone who likes plants/flowers Or a book with food on the cover
💗 TBR: Death Crashes the Party by Vickie Fee
💜 NEW: Nuts by Alice Clayton


5. Recommend a book set on a farm/ ranch, set in Africa, or has a white cover
💗 TBR: Broken Prince by Erin Watt
💜 NEW: Arrogant Devil by R.S. Grey


6. Recommend a book with something delicate on the cover or a 2 or 5 in the publishing date.
💗 TBR: Scarlet by Marissa Meyer
💜 NEW: Monday's Lie by Jamie Mason


7. Recommend a historical book or a book with a wealthy character.
💗 TBR: My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century by Rachel Harris
💜 NEW: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern


8. Recommend a book with someone who makes something or works with their hands.
💗 TBR: Cookie Dough, Snow & Wands Aglow by Erin Johnson
💜 NEW: Luna and the Lie by Mariana Zapata


I hope something piques your interest! Happy reading 💜💗

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Nicole wrote: "Hi Diane-Firefly,

Here are my picks for you:

1. Recommend a book with a tree on the cover or a green or brown cover.
💗 TBR: Guardian of the Earth House by ..."

Thanks for the great picks Nicole!

[〰️Beth〰️]

Hi ladies
This might not be the correct forum for this but did I wake up in an alternate universe? When I logged into the web page for GR this morning it looks as useless as the apps. I can not see my shelves in details or find a way to rearrange them. Is anyone else in this alternate demention? Was there a weird update?

Ok so I noticed this strange update happens with safari with apple but not chrome....

[Romanticbookworm]

Hi Kathy D here are your picks for this month. If you need any repicks just let me know :).

1. Chocolate comes from a fruit tree; it’s made from a seed and each cacao tree produces approximately 2,500 beans. It takes 400 cocoa beans to make one pound of chocolate and two to four days to make a single-serving chocolate bar. This is why you must savor it!
💜Recommend a book that has a tree on the cover or has a brown or green cover

TBR - . (Trees on Cover)

NEW - (Green cover) or (Trees on cover)

2. Valentine's Day isn't the only chocolate holiday. The French celebrate April Fool’s Day with chocolate-shaped fish, or “Poisson d’Avril.” In November, Germans celebrate St. Martin–a knight who shared his cloak with a beggar–with a lantern-lit parade, sweets and steaming hot chocolate. Huh.
💜Recommend a book that has a holiday theme, is tagged with any holiday or features a celebration of any kind.

TBR - (Wedding)

NEW - (Wedding) or (Wedding)

3. Research to date supports that chocolate can be enjoyed as part of a balanced, heart-healthy diet and lifestyle. Studies have demonstrated that one of the major saturated fats in chocolate does not raise cholesterol like other hard fats–meaning chocolate can be enjoyed in moderation. Yes! Oh wait, he said in moderation.
💜Recommend a book that is moderate in size: 200-300 pages.

TBR - (214 pages)

NEW - or

4. Carolus Linnaeus, the father of plant taxonomy, named the tree that produces cocoa beans: Theobroma Cacao which means “food of the gods.” Well, Duh!
💜Recommend a book that features a farmer/gardener/florist (anyone who enjoys working with plants or flowers) or a book that has food on the cover.


NEW - or

5. Cocoa is raised by hand, on small, family-owned farms and most cocoa farms are not owned by the companies that make chocolate. About 70 percent of cocao hails from West Africa with Cote d’Ivoire being the single largest producer with around 40 percent of the world's supply coming from there. Wow.
💜Recommend a book set on a farm or ranch, is set in Africa or has a white cover.

TBR -

NEW - or


6. Some cacao trees are more than 200 years old, but most give marketable cocoa beans for only the first 25 years. And because cacao trees are so delicate, farmers lose, on average, 30 percent of their crop each year. Oh No, not the chocolate!
💜Recommend a book with something delicate on the cover (your interpretation) or that has a publish date with a 2 and 5 in it.

TBR -

NEW - or

7. Because of the delicacy of the trees, historically cacao beans have always held intrinsic value: Cacao beans were so valuable to early Mesoamericans that they were used as currency; Spanish royalty gave cakes of cacao in their dowries; The Aztec emperor Montezuma drank 50 cups of cacao a day from a golden chalice. Feel free to pay me in chocolate!
💜Recommend a historical book or a book that features a wealthy character.

TBR - (Wealthy)

NEW - (wealthy) or (weathly)

8. Other fun historical facts: Benjamin Franklin sold chocolate in his print shop in Philadelphia; German chocolate cake was named for Sam German, who developed a sweet bar for Baker’s Chocolate–and was not from Germany; Rudolph Lindt designed the first conching machine, a special mixing/refining machine specific to chocolate manufacturing. You recognize that name!
💜Recommend a book that features someone who makes something - a baker/chef, a person who works with their hands, in inventor, an artist, etc.

TBR -

NEW - (Tattoo Artist)or (painter)

Happy reading :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hazel, here are your picks - finally! Shortly, turned into too late. And then Saturday, my hubby was willing to work on some projects I've been wanting done so we spent the day moving furniture and cleaning, I'm happy with the results but it made you wait even longer! Sorry about that - I hope they are worth the wait. 😊

Chocolate comes from a fruit tree.
TBR: Fighting Irish by Katy Regnery
NEW: Hard as It Gets by Laura Kaye

Valentine's Day isn't the only chocolate holiday.
TBR: The Summer Wedding by Fiona Walker
NEW: Wallbanger by Alice Clayton

Chocolate can be enjoyed as part of a balanced, heart-healthy diet and lifestyle!
TBR: The Baller by Vi Keeland
NEW: The Year We Hid Away by Sarina Bowen

Theobroma Cacao means “food of the gods.” Well, Duh!
TBR: Welcome to Sugartown by Carmen Jenner
NEW: Sex, Not Love by Vi Keeland

Cocoa is raised by hand, on small, family-owned farms.
TBR: Never Close Enough by Anie Michaels
NEW: The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis

Some cacao trees are more than 200 years old, but most give marketable cocoa beans for only the first 25 years.
TBR: You Don't Know Me by Mandy Lee
NEW: Something About You by Julie James

Because of the delicacy of the trees, historically cacao beans have always held intrinsic value.
TBR: Bedding The Best Man by Virna DePaul
NEW: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb

Other fun historical facts about chocolate...
TBR: Lusted by Pia Sparks
NEW: Midnight Man by Lisa Marie Rice

Happy Reading!!

[Hazel]

MountainKat wrote: "Hazel, here are your picks - finally! Shortly, turned into too late. And then Saturday, my hubby was willing to work on some projects I've been wanting done so we spent the day moving furniture and..."

Thanks Kat these look great! February is going to be a great reading month! X

[Carina]

Carrie,

Here are your picks!

1.Recommend a book that has a tree on the cover or has a brown or green cover

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2.Recommend a book that has a holiday theme, is tagged with any holiday or features a celebration of any kind.

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3.Recommend a book that is moderate in size: 200-300 pages.

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4.Recommend a book that features a farmer/gardener/florist (anyone who enjoys working with plants or flowers) or a book that has food on the cover.

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5.Recommend a book set on a farm or ranch, is set in Africa or has a white cover.

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6.Recommend a book with something delicate on the cover (your interpretation) or that has a publish date with a 2 and 5 in it.

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7.Recommend a historical book or a book that features a wealthy character.

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8.Recommend a book that features someone who makes something - a baker/chef, a person who works with their hands, in inventor, an artist, etc.

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[☘KathyD☘]

Hi Veronica. . . sorry again for the delay! Here are your picks for February. Enjoy!

💜 Chocolate comes from a fruit tree.
Halfway to the Grave, Jeaniene Frost — tree on the cover (tbr)
Forgotten Sins, Rebecca Zanetti — brown cover (new)

💜 Valentine’s Day isn’t the only chocolate holiday.
Dark Lover, J.R. Ward — features a mating ceremony (tbr)
The Christmas Cowboy Hero, Donna Grant — set at Christmas (new)

💜 Research to date supports that chocolate can be enjoyed as part of a balanced, heart-healthy diet and lifestyle.
Slave to Sensation, Nalini Singh — moderate size (334 pages) (tbr)
Once Upon a Real Good Time, Lauren Blakely — moderate size (296 pages) (new)

💜 Carolus Linnaeus, the father of plant taxonomy, named the tree that produces cocoa beans: Theobroma Cacao which means “food of the gods.”
The Giving Tree, Shel Silverstein — food on the cover (tbr)
Nuts, Alice Clayton — features a farmer/food on the cover (new)

💜 Cocoa is raised by hand, on small, family-owned farms and most cocoa farms are not owned by the companies that make chocolate.
Angels’ Blood, Nalini Singh — white on the cover (tbr)
Loving Cara, Kristen Proby — set on a ranch (new)

💜 Some cacao trees are more than 200 years old, but most give marketable cocoa beans for only the first 25 years.
Till Death, Jennifer L. Armentrout — something delicate (flower) on the cover (tbr)
Extreme Exposure, Pamela Clare — includes a “2” and “5” in the published date (August 2, 2005) (new)

💜 Because of the delicacy of the trees, historically cacao beans have always held intrinsic value.
Wildest Dreams, Kristen Ashley — features a wealthy character (tbr)
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie, Jennifer Ashley — tagged historical (new)

💜 Rudolph Lindt designed the first conching machine, a special mixing/refining machine specific to chocolate manufacturing.
Scarlet, Marissa Meyer — features a character who works with her hands (tbr)
Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic, Meghan Ciana Doidge — chocolate on the cover (new)

[☘KathyD☘]

Romanticbookworm wrote: "Hi Kathy D here are your picks for this month. If you need any repicks just let me know :).

1. Chocolate comes from a fruit tree; it’s made from a seed and each cacao tree produces approximately 2..."

Thanks for the great picks! There are ton of choices to try to get through in the shortest month of the year! =)

[Sarah]

Picks for Tracy. Hey Tracy I'm extremely sorry I'm late, I really wanted to get this right! My favorite romantic genre is historical romance, and i noticed that lots of the books in your shelf are, so you'll see that most of the picks are HR, I really hope you don't mind! Happy picking + reading. If you want any re-picks please inform me.

💜Recommend a book that has a tree on the cover or has a brown or green cover:

New: -Luckiest lady in London. ( green cover )
-Secrets of a summer night. ( Trees on cover. )


💜Recommend a book that has a holiday theme, is tagged with any holiday or features a celebration of any kind.

TBR: Christmas on a Mission.
New: Landline by Rainbow Rowell. ( It is set on Christmas. )


💜Recommend a book that is moderate in size: 200-300 pages.

TBR: secrets of a viscount. ( 235 pages. )

New: If you could see me now.

💜Recommend a book that features a farmer/gardener/florist (anyone who enjoys working with plants or flowers) or a book that has food on the cover.

TBR: Thirty-Three Going on Girlfriend. ( Cake on cover )


💜Recommend a book set on a farm or ranch, is set in Africa or has a white cover.


New: Nine rules to break when romancing a rake. ( White cover, one of my absolute favorite HR! read it probably over 30 times no exaggeration!! )



💜Recommend a book with something delicate on the cover (your interpretation) or that has a publish date with a 2 and 5 in it.

TBR:- Fragile Facade. ( Fragile is a synonyms for delicate, and it is on the cover so.. I think it passes?)
- Stone devil duke. ( published 5\2018 )

New: Sempre. ( Published 25\2\2014)


💜Recommend a historical book or a book that features a wealthy character.

TBR: Catching A Rake. ( HR )

New: - Can you keep a secret. ( The love interest is wealthy, one of the funniest books I've read, read it if you need of a pick me up! )
- The night circus. ( HR, My favorite book of all time, but, very descriptive focuses mostly on the circus, but extremely magical! )



💜Recommend a book that features someone who makes something - a baker/chef, a person who works with their hands, in inventor, an artist, etc.

New: Confess. ( One of the protagonists is an artist )

[Sarah]

Mary-Megan wrote: "Sarah
Here are my picks for you. I hope you find something good in the mix...

💜Recommend a book that has a tree on the cover or has a brown or green cover
TBR: Frostfire (trees)
Ne..."

Hey Mary-Megan, Thank you so much for the picks, can't wait to start! February is gonna be awesome!!!

[Suzanne]

Hello Romanticbookworm! I hope you enjoy your picks this month!

💜Recommend a book that has a tree on the cover or has a brown or green cover

- Tree on Cover: The Snow Kimono by Mark Henshaw
- Brown Cover: Freedom Rings by J. Haney
- Green Cover: The Moth in the Mirror by A.G. Howard



💜Recommend a book that has a holiday theme, is tagged with any holiday or features a celebration of any kind.
- Holiday Theme: A Christmas Surprise by Kimberly Rose Johnson
- Features of Celebration of Any Kind: Vision in White by Nora Roberts - **NEW**



💜Recommend a book that is moderate in size: 200-300 pages.
- Not over You by Amanda Torrey



💜Recommend a book that features a farmer/gardener/florist (anyone who enjoys working with plants or flowers) or a book that has food on the cover.
- Florist Character: Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts - **NEW**
- Food on the Cover: Summer at the Comfort Food Cafe by Debbie Johnson



💜Recommend a book set on a farm or ranch, is set in Africa or has a white cover.
- Set on Farm/Ranch: Stolen Moments by J. Haney
- Set in Africa: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
- White Cover: Over Easy: A Main Street Single Dad Novel by Amelia Wilde



💜Recommend a book with something delicate on the cover (your interpretation) or that has a publish date with a 2 and 5 in it.
- Delicate on Cover: The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen
- Published Date with 2 and 5: The Last Necromancer by C.J. Archer – Published 8/11/2015



💜Recommend a historical book or a book that features a wealthy character.
- Historical Book: The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig - **NEW**
- Wealthy Character: Big Rock by Lauren Blakely - **NEW**



💜Recommend a book that features someone who makes something - a baker/chef, a person who works with their hands, in inventor, an artist, etc.
- Baker: Meet Me at the Cupcake Café by Jenny Colgan
- Baker: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke

[Carrie]

Carina wrote: "Carrie,

Here are your picks!

1.Recommend a book that has a tree on the cover or has a brown or green cover

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New -

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Thank you for the picks, just wanted to let you know that 2 of the books I have already read, for selection 2: and for selection 6:

[LaurLa]

For Sonja
I am so sorry this is last minute! I didn't realize that my original post didn't actually post until I can here to check and see who still needed picks! I don't know what happened - obviously I didn't hit the post button or something. It's out in cyberspace somewhere I guess.

I hope you enjoy some of these! Let me know if you need any re-picks :-)

1. Chocolate comes from a fruit tree
💜TBR: Love Is Blind ~ Lynsay Sands ~ tree on cover
💜NEW: The Wicked West ~ Victoria Dahl ~ brown cover


2. Valentine's Day isn't the only chocolate holiday
💜TBR: Studmuffin Santa ~ Tawna Fenske ~ tagged holiday
💜NEW: The Chocolate Thief ~ Laura Florand ~ chocolate replacement task


3. Research to date supports that chocolate can be enjoyed as part of a balanced, heart-healthy diet
💜TBR: Butterface ~ Avery Flynn ~ 250 pp
💜NEW: The Incorrigible Lady Catherine ~ Elena Greene ~ 207 pp


4. Carolus Linnaeus, the father of plant taxonomy, named the tree that produces cocoa beans: Theobroma Cacao
💜TBR: The King's Man ~ Elizabeth Kingston ~ most healer work with plants
💜NEW: Blue Roses ~ Mimi Strong ~ florist


5. Cocoa is raised by hand, on small, family-owned farms
💜TBR: The Hooker and the Hermit ~ L.H. Cosway ~ white cover
💜NEW: Vision in White ~ Nora Roberts ~ white cover (sort of)


6. Some cacao trees are more than 200 years old, but most give marketable cocoa beans for only the first 25 years
💜TBR: A Curious Beginning ~ Deanna Raybourn ~ butterflies are delicate
💜NEW: Secondborn ~ Amy A. Bartol ~ flowers are delicate


7. Because of the delicacy of the trees, historically cacao beans have always held intrinsic value
💜TBR: The Ice Princess ~ Elizabeth Hoyt ~ historical
💜NEW: The Most Improper Miss Sophie Valentine ~ Jayne Fresina ~ historical


8. Other fun historical facts
💜TBR: Violet ~ Lauren Royal ~ works with hands as watchmaker
💜NEW: Lost and Found Sisters ~ Jill Shalvis ~ chef

[LaurLa]

Elke wrote: "Laurla

Here are your picks! Hope you find one you like! :)

1. 💜Recommend a book that has a tree on the cover or has a brown or green cover
TBR: NEW: [boo..."

Thank-you Elke!!! These look perfect!

[Sonja]

LaurLa wrote: "For Sonja
I am so sorry this is last minute! I didn't realize that my original post didn't actually post until I can here to check and see who still needed picks! I don't know what happened - obvio..."

Oh no! Seems the cyber bug has hit a few of us this month! I just assumed you were waiting until everyone had been picked for so no worries there, LaurLa! And thank you, these are awesome picks!

[LaurLa]

About an hour left for picks to be completed. I know I am going to need at least one repick volunteer to pick or Carina... any takers?

[LaurLa]

Are there any volunteer pickers for Carina, Laura or Mkat?

[Diane ~Firefly~]

I can do picks for one of them - just tell me who.

[LaurLa]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "I can do picks for one of them - just tell me who."

You can do Carina, please :-)

[Mary-Megan]

I can do one

[Sonja]

I can do one if you need but it’ll be late tonight?