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2014 November Pick-It-For-Me! Challenge
MountainKat wrote: "Fran wrote: "Hi Kat!Have a wonderful time at your daughter's baby shower today! What a wonderful occasion to be celebrating :)
OK, so here are your picks. Of course it was fun going through your..."
Kat, I'm so glad you like your picks! I enjoy adding to your tbr ;) I am not trying to kill you, lol! You only need to read one!
Tammie wrote: "Fran here you go! My first time doing this challenge...hopefully it's close to correct. Enjoy!Authors we are thankful for: Recommend a book by one of your favorite author and a book by one of y..."
Tammie, thanks so much for the great picks! I will definitely read Tied and hope to get to a few more, probably The Rosie Project and The Invitation. Thanks again :)
Hi Toka. Here is my pick for you. Authors we are thankful for:
TBR: Thoughtless by S.C. Stephens
New: Arsen by Mia Asher
Books you are thankful for:
TBR: Wait for you by J. Lynn
New: Heart of Light by TK Leigh
Books you are grateful for that was recommended:
TBR: Collide By Gail McHugh
New: Emerge by S.E. Hall
Series you can't get enough of:
TBR : This Man Series
by Jodi Ellen Malpas
New: A Beautiful Mess Series
By TK Leigh
Hi Joyce! Sorry for not getting these up sooner, but life happened. I leaned pretty heavy on paranormal picks, but I figured that was okay because we both picked that group:)Authors we are thankful for:
a. Fated or Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti (New) Fated is a vampire series I really enjoy. The first one was good, but the series gets really good as you progress. Forgotten Sins is a romantic suspense book with paranormal/sci-fi elements in that I really enjoyed.
b. Obsidian Butterfly by Laurell K. Hamilton (TBR) She was one of your most read authors and most of her books had a high rating, so I'm guessing she's a favorite.
c. Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione (TBR) You loved the first two in the series, and this was my favorite. I have to admit I love a reformed bad boy!
Books you are thankful for:
a. Darkness Dawns by Dianne Duvall (New) Another good vampire series I really enjoy.
b. Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright (New) This is a werewolf romance and is more of an erotic romance. I love the heroine in the story; she's a sassy and sarcastic, two things I love in heroines.
b. Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh (TBR) Love, love this series.
c. Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon (TBR) One of my favorites from this series.
Books you are grateful were recommended to you:
a. Shifting Dreamsby Elizabeth Hunter (New) This is a shapeshifter story that is heavy on the mystery. It was a really good start to the series.
b. Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley (New)-Shapeshifter story I enjoyed.
c. Alpha & Omega and Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs(TBR) I was so glad this series was recommended to me! Alpha and Omega is a short story that is in On the Prowl. I think it is pretty important to read before the first book, but you can just start with Cry Wolf.
d. Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost (TBR) Another author who was recommend to me that I love.
Series you can't get enough of:
a. Defying the Odds by Kele Moon (New) This is a contemporary romance and may be a long shot, but I loved this series. She is one of my favorite authors.
b. Bunny and the Bear by Eve Langlais (New) This is a light hearted, funny shapeshifter romance. I can always count on Eve Langlais to make me laugh.
c. Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day (TBR) This was an interesting take on Atlantis and Greek mythology.
d. Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison (TBR) I loved the first book in the series!
I hope you find something to enjoy. Let me know which one you pick.
Fran wrote: "Tammie, thanks so much for the great picks! I will definitely read Tied and hope to get to a few more, probably The Rosie Project and The Invitation. Thanks again :)"Fran, I'll second the recommendation of The Rosie Project. It's a little longer than what I know you like, but not horribly long, and so worth it...so quirky and fun!
MountainKat wrote: "OK Sassafrass, here are your picks - I hope they were worth the wait!! Your shelves are dangerous - it was all I could do not to go check out all the new shiny books!Authors we are thankful for:..."
Such great picks, Kat!
I'm definitely going with Echoes of Scotland Street. I recommended for ~KarenH~ too, so maybe we can all buddy read that one!
Definitely, I'll go with one of the Lisa Marie Rice books since I've never read her before. I'll see what they have at the library.
Then you've really screwed me. LOL, I will continue on with Lucky Harbor. I'm not sure where I am there, but I'll go with the next one.
I've been putting off reading that last rough riders book because it's the last :( But I guess it's time to bite the bullet.
I've got Siren Reborn ready to go, Full throttle, and I think I"ll try Do Over....
Basically, it looks like I'll be try to read every last freakin' book you've listed. LMAO, I guess I really don't need to sleep or feed my children, or sustain gainful employment. ;)
Hi Nandar! Finished your picks and I hope I found some good ones for you!Authors we are thankful for:
1. Mind Game TBR this is where the series gets really good!
2.Dark Witch NEW I love Nora Roberts and this one wasn't on your TBR
Books you are thankful for:
1. Kiss of MidnightTBR My first PNR series!
2. Simply Irresistible NEW My first Jill Shalvis!
Books you are grateful were recommended to you:
1. Daughter of the BloodTBR This was recommended to me many PIFM's ago and I am so thankful!
2. Cinder NEW a recent recommendation that I love!
Series you can't get enough of:
1. Magic Bites TBR one of my favorite series!
2. The Perils of PleasureNEW this has recently become a go-to series
Kami wrote: "FOR siriusedward This was really hard because you seem to really like historical romance and contemporary romance and I like more paranormal romance. Hopefully you can find something you like in ..."
kami after checking the books i have,at present decided to read
by kresley cole
(both are new,am cautiosly optimistic)
by jayne anne krentz(reread for me,but i love it.so...happy to read it again)
(again a reread,but as before i like so happy happy)
by lisa see(part of another challing,so 2 birds in one stone n all that ) ;)but i am really sorry to say both
are not for me.i have checked the reviews many times as i have been hearing good things about it.but could not like it. :(so.. i am committing to these.
may read
...i am also a bit undecided about iona andrews...
will inform anyway.
want to read siri mitchell's both
.but was not able to get it..i do love her writing..
really thanks for the selection.i appreciate it.you have introduced me to new authors. :) :) :)
hey mountainkat,i just adore the kowalskis and love alittle sideways,all he ever dreamed and seans story are my favourites.and grace i absolutely loveeee nalini singh's psy/changeling and guild hunters.
~Leslie~Ohhh, interesting picks.
I'm definitely committed to Mind Game and Kiss of Midnight, because its been ages since I've read a good PNR!
If I do get the chance, I will also try Jill Shalvis's book, Simply Irresistible because that's an author that I have never really heard of.
I've added all other books that you've recommended to me, that weren't on my TBR list!
Thanks Leslie!
Katherine here are your picks...hope you enjoy them!!Author's We are Grateful For
Fall from India PlaceTBR Samantha Young seemed to be an author you really enjoy, so I chose the next book in line for you
Dark LoverNew I LOVE the brotherhood! Since I didn't see any books from J.R. Ward, I thought I'd suggest this author to you.
Books You are Thankful For
Claim MeTBR You had a high rating for the first book in this series, so I thought continuing would interest you
WantedNew I had this on my TBR list for the longest time, but it was picked for me for a challenge and I was so glad I finally read it! If you pick this one, I certainly hope you enjoy it.
Books You are Grateful Were Recommended to You
Ten Tiny BreathsTBR This wasn't even on my list to read, but it was chosen for me. I really loved this book...it's heartbreaking, but ultimately healing.
Slave to SensationNew Was recommended to me also, I was a bit hesitant, but so glad I read it and I'm gearing up for the third book in the series!
Series You Can’t Get Enough Of
Sweet SurrenderTBR Love this series and the characters in it! Hope you enjoy if you choose to start it.
Club ShadowlandsNew Another series I love! Some seriously awesome alpha males and the amazing women who grab their hearts!
Nandar wrote: "~Leslie~Ohhh, interesting picks.
I'm definitely committed to Mind Game and Kiss of Midnight, because its been ages since I've read a good PNR!
If I do get the chance, I..."
Great choices! Christine Feehan is a favorite of mine and I love this series. And I hope you love Jill Shalvis as much as I do!
For PenneyHere's your picks...this was harder for me than I thought it would be, especially to find "New to You Authors" since a lot of my faves were already on your list somewhere. I also pulled some from your "To Read" and not just your PIFM shelf as I didn't know much about most on the PIFM. Let me know if you need any other options or want additional suggestions!
Authors we are Thankful For
From your list The Will by Kristen Ashley
You have read a few books already by her, but this is first in a new series. My absolute favorite author and I am thankful to her for getting me back into reading a few years ago.
New To You Undeniable by Madeline Sheehan
Not sure if you'll like this one or not...didn't see too many biker books on your list, and this one is pretty gritty/raw/rough. I've read all of the series and can honestly feel the words she has written! A book that may be a little more up your alley by the same author is The Soul Mate...I just read it recently and liked it (more paranormal/fantasy/vampire/dystopia type).
Books We Are thankful For
From your list A Beautiful Lie by T.E. Sivec
You've read some of her humor/comedy books (Tara Sivec) but I see you have a few of her drama/suspense books on your list. This was the first book I read by her and enjoyed it, and was glad to find her humor books that make me laugh my butt off!
New To You What I Didn't Say by Keary Taylor
This one was a real tear jerker for me...maybe it was some things I had going on in real life that made it so, but still! It's definitely on YA level of romance but I enjoyed the story.
Books We Are Grateful Were Recommended to you
From your list The King by J.R. Ward
A friend recommended the BDB books to me years ago...I finally, just this year, read them all...nearly back to back! You've read 1-11, so it's time for #12!
New To You When It Rains by Lisa De Jong
I saw this book on a book blog and kept seeing how touching it was and have a tissue handy....that definitely held true to me. Loved it. I just saw that were some follow up books in the series so I picked them up!
Series You Can't Get Enough Of
From your list The Saint by Tiffany Reisz.
I LOVE MISTRESS NORA & SOREN & KINGSLEY!!!! You could also read Scars and Stripes but it's so short that you may as well read the entire series 1-5 of The Last Good Knight!
New To You Kaleb by Nicole Edwards
It doesn't look like you've read any of her books, but this one was on your list...so not really "new" to you but kind of! I love her books...both her Alluring Indulgence and Club Destiny series are pretty spicy/racy! I've read nearly all her books and enjoy the style/flow of them...nice easy quick reads.
Zara wrote: "I'm still waiting for my picks unless they've already been posted and I've missed them every time I've checked all the posts."hi Zara! I'm sorry i just logged on today..I'll post my picks for u later. I hope you'll enjoy them..:)
Grace wrote: "Hi Joyce! Sorry for not getting these up sooner, but life happened. I leaned pretty heavy on paranormal picks, but I figured that was okay because we both picked that group:)Authors we are thankf..."
Love my picks Grace!. I think I'll start with the patricia briggs books
Hi Zara! Its a bit difficult to choose for you bec
we have a few books in common but i can see
you love Chic Lit ,i hope u'll enjoy the books I've picked.:)
Authors we are Thankful For
From your list TBR--Seduction and Snacks (Chocolate Lovers #1) by Tara Sivec
New To You ---Love Unscripted (Love, #1)
Reber, Tina *
Books We Are thankful For
From your TBR list --Girl On The Run
by Jane Costello
New To You --Friend-Zoned (Friend-Zoned, #1)
Aurora, Belle *
Books We Are Grateful Were Recommended to you
From your TBR list--- New To You Little Bitty Lies
by Mary Kay Andrews
New To You ---Neanderthal Seeks Human:
A Smart Romance (Knitting in the City #1)
by Penny Reid
and Loving Mr. Daniels
Cherry, Brittainy C.
Series You Can't Get Enough Of
From your list ---Shopaholic Takes Manhattan (Shopaholic, #2)
by Sophie Kinsella
i can see you have read some books of this author so
i guess you enjoyed this series..;)
New To You ---
The Law of Attraction (Lawyers in Love, #1)
Silber, N.M. *
The Unidentified Redhead (Redhead, #1)
Clayton, Alice *
Kai ~Here are your pics:
1. Authors we are thankful for:
Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson (NEW) - Since you like humor and this is also on your TBR, but looks like you haven't had a chance to read this author.
In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks (TBR) - On your pile to read, but looks like you've already read and liked this author.
2. Books you are thankful for:
Rock Chick Rescue by Kristen Ashley (NEW) - One of my favorite books in this series. I know I started with the 2nd one, but I liked it more than the first (you can always go back and read the first) and I don't think it will confuse you to start with this one. Though my absolute favorite in this series is the 7th book Rock Chick Regret, but that made me cry and this one has a little bit more humor in it. KA is one of my favorite authors. I noticed that you have a bunch of her books on your TBR and I hope you read them sooner than later.
A Week to Be Wicked by Tessa Dare (TBR) - I read this book in the past and really enjoyed it. I noticed you loved the first book and hope you like the second one as well since it was also a bit funny.
3. Books you are grateful were recommended to you:
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young (NEW) - This was recommended to me in another PIFM challenge and I loved it.
The Bride by Julie Garwood (TBR) - One of my favorite historical books that is also funny.
4. Series you can't get enough of:
Axel by Harper Sloan (NEW) - I had this one on my TBR for a long while and finally read it and loved it. It is more angsty, but it is still worth a read and the first of a new series for you that I hope you like.
Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy (TBR) - I noticed that you liked the first of this series and I read this book and liked it and thought it would be nice for you to continue this series.
Kai, I agree with Raine, if humour is what your looking for Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson is the book for you. It's so funny!
oh yeah playing for keeps and the series is really mad but fun.i was a bit hwsitant to start it.but i loved all the books from the series.it makes sense in its owb way.....
Hi Otmane,Though we dont have many books in common, I have tried to pick books that you may like.
If you need repicks do let me know
Authors we are thankful for:
My favorite :
Your favorite :
Books you are thankful for:
My favorite books :
TBR :
Books you are grateful were recommended to you:
Books suggested to me :
Books I'm glad that I read from your TBR :
Series you can't get enough of:
My favorite series :
Your favorite series.
Breann wrote: "Hi ~Leslie~! I loved going through your shelves. I tried to give you as many new recs as I could but many of them are already on your TBR :) Not all my picks from your shelves are from your preferr..."Hi Breann! thanks for the picks - there are some good ones!
I think I'm going to read
NEW
TBR
There are a few others I'm planning on reading anyway for other challenges
And I may read one or two more depending on time. But they've been added! thanks again!!
Roger, I've been up all night and need to catch a couple hours sleep. I'll work on your picks this afternoon and get them posted. Sorry for the delay!
Andrasun wrote: "Hello, Ty! Here are my picks for you!
Authors we are thankful for:
1. The Luckiest Lady in London by Sherry Thomas (NEW) - I really enjoyed the interaction between h / H (smiling and sighing).
..."
Thanks for the picks. Audrasun! I might be in the mood for some historical rom this month, so I just might read those you picked for me. Thanks again!
Hey Tammie,Sorry I'm a bit late, the internet connection is degrading with each passing day but here are your picks for the month.
Authors we are thankful for: Recommend a book by one of your favorite author and a book by one of your pickee's favorites too.
Nora Roberts seems to be a favorite of yours, so I suggest
-a series I loved a lot.I've quite a few favourite series and I'm gonna suggest two of them for you
- a series that gets better and better with each book AND
- I love these series. Books you are thankful for: Select from your favorite books, one new and one from their TBR for your pickee.
So one of my favorite books from your TBR is
-Love the series. And a new one would be
-How the hell haven't you read it yet? :OBooks you are grateful were recommended to you: From books that have been suggested to you in any way, not just the PIFM, pick one new and one from your pickee's TBR that you were very glad you read.
Again I've just the book for you, from your shelf:
-I loved this book too. Really funny and enjoyable.NEW to you:
-Again LOVE this series. Series you can't get enough of: Select a book from one of your favorite series (can be one they read too) for your pickee and also one from one of their favorite series.
TBR:
NEW:
hi Ashley - sorry for the delay, you were hard to pick for! every book I thought about recommending you had read and when I did a compare of books, books I loved, you only gave 2 stars to - so hopefully one or more of these works for you.1.Authors we are thankful for
Nalini Singh - you've read pretty much every book that she has out right now, but never fear, the newest book in her Guild Hunter series is out tomorrow - Archangel's Shadows
Ilona Andrews - Burn for Me - a new series (and on your TBR) for an author you seem to have enjoyed in the past - is also released tomorrow
Lorelei James - a N2U author, she is my go-to for smexy western romances - her books do feature multiple partners (as an FYI) - Long Hard Ride
Books You Are Thankful For
Flowers from the Storm - your TBR - I love this book because both the hero and heroine are unique to me
Letters From Home - N2U - Kristina is my go-to author for heart-wrenching historical storylines
Books You Are Grateful You Were Recommended
Years - your TBR - recommended by my Mom ;) I cut my romance teeth on LaVyrle Spencer when I was a teen - I still turn to her when I want re-reads
Southern Fried Blues - N2U - recommended to me by a college roommate (who knows the author) - she is a mil wife who makes me laugh at her antics (plus we share of mutual addiction to bacon0
Series You Can't Get Enough Of
Magic Breaks - your TBR - why not finish getting caught up on the Kate Daniels series (i'll admit to being a little bit disappointed by this one, but I'm one of the few)
Neanderthal Seeks Human: A Smart Romance - N2U - I saw this book/series mentioned so many times on the Amazon forums before I took the leap - its a quirky romance but has turned into one of my favorite series - I can't wait to continue reading it
hopefully something works!
Hi Runell, here are your picks!Authors we are thankful for: Recommend a book by one of your favorite author and a book by one of your pickee's favorites too.
1. Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
2. Cross & Crown by Abigail Roux
Books you are thankful for: Select from your favorite books, one new and one from their TBR for your pickee.
3. Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James
4. The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
Books you are grateful were recommended to you: From books that have been suggested to you in any way, not just the PIFM, pick one new and one from your pickee's TBR that you were very glad you read:
5. Written in Red by Anne Bishop
6. Reckless by Skye Jordan
7. No Place to Run by Maya Banks
8. Consent by A.J. Rose
9. Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins
Series you can't get enough of: Select a book from one of your favorite series (can be one they read too) for your pickee and also one from one of their favorite series.
10. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
11. Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley
oh, Breann. I should be thankful to you for some of the rec's I've taken from your read list. So, of course, picking for you was hellaciously hard considering you've read almost everything I woulda recommended M/M-wise. But I hope there are some gems for you here!Authors we are thankful for:
TBR: Zombie Boyz - a lot of great authors in this anthology
NEW: Too Stupid to Live - I've confessed before that Anne Tenino is one of my down-low guilty pleasures. I dunno why - I think it's because how eyeroll-inducing her covers are. But dang, she writes real, real good! This one was a pleasant surprise emotionally, nice read.
Books you are thankful for:
TBR: Saving Grace - one of my first, and favorite, Julie Garwood
NEW: Years - I've rec'd this so many times....
Books you are grateful were recommended to you:
TBR: The Untamed MacKenzie & The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie: double for 1! I will always remember how much I enjoyed The Madness of Lord Ian, rec'd to me a couple years ago by Karen Booklover.
NEW: The Epic Love Story of Doug and Stephen - quite possibly my first non-yaoi MM book. I don't recall who rec'd it, but I do remember the story being short, sweet, and free.
Series you can't get enough of:
TBR: Archangel's Legion - the new book comes out tomorrow! Must read!
NEW: Fifth Grave Past the Light - don't see this on your TBR, but stick with Charley
Daffodil wrote: "Roger, I've been up all night and need to catch a couple hours sleep. I'll work on your picks this afternoon and get them posted. Sorry for the delay!"no rush I understand I have been up a lot this weekend anyways.
Elke wrote: "Dee,Here are you picks, it was fun going through your shelves!! Hope you like the picks, if not I will try again! Happy Reading!!
hi Elke
thanks for your picks! I just grabbed Kade's Dark Embrace from Amazon (yay for Free) - and I have Blood Games on hold at the library (hopefully it will come in soon) - I'm sure i'll grab another one or two off your list
Dee wrote: "Elke wrote: "Dee,Here are you picks, it was fun going through your shelves!! Hope you like the picks, if not I will try again! Happy Reading!!
hi Elke
thanks for your picks! I just grabbed Ka..."
Love it when they are FREE!! Free is always good!!
So glad you like the picks! Can't wait to see what you think of both books!!
Nandar wrote: "Hey, Tara JoI've tried to use your pifm shelf but there are some books that are from your TBR shelf and some that are completely new. I hope you enjoy the books I picked and tell me how it goes! :..."
Thanks Nandar!
I've looked over these books and have added a few of the suggestions to my TBR list! Just what I need...more on my list! :-)
I'm going to aim for 3 of them this month...trying to fit a few into other challenges where I have my month already pretty tight, but I'll see what I can do.
I'm planning to read the following:
Kathy wrote: "Katherine here are your picks...hope you enjoy them!!Author's We are Grateful For
Fall from India PlaceTBR Samantha Young seemed to..."
I will try to read as much of your picks as I can.
Hi Sadean.. Hope you like the picks!Authors we are thankful for:
TBR: Next in the Colorado Mountain Series. Jagged
NEW: Call Me Cat
by Karpov Kinrade
Books you are thankful for:
TBR: Obsession
NEW: The Driven Trilogy.
Books you are grateful were recommended to you:
TBR: Try Me.
NEW: Archer's Voice.
Series you can't get enough of:
TBR: The Crossfire Series
. I saw that you had read Bared To You #1 & Entwined With You #3
was on your TBR but couldn't find if you had read Reflected In You #2
yet. So the next one you didn't read. Also Captivated By You #4
is also due out on Nov. 18. I'm sooo looking forward to that read :)NEW: The Arrangement Series
by my fave author HM Ward H.M. Ward These are short reads & are many of them but each one is awesome. WARNING: She likes to write cliffhangers!Just as an extra I saw you read and like Tangled from the Tangled Series. I have read all of them and they are awesome.
Nancy H wrote: "Hi Larissa,Hope you can find some good reads here! I've looked over your shelf and there seem to be a lot of good things there, even though I've not read a lot of your authors. (I may be adding s..."
Thank you, Nancy! Looking forward to the new authors!
I think I'll start with
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Authors we are thankful for: Recommend a book by one of your favorite author and a book by one of your pickee's favorites too.
From your TBR: A Touch of Midnight. I love this author and am working my way through her series.
From your TBR: Possession. This one is next up in your series!
Books you are thankful for: Select from your favorite books, one new and one from their TBR for your pickee.
From your TBR: Throne of Glass. This one got me out of my reading funk recently. I loved it so much that I'm on the 3rd book right now.
New to You: Skinwalker. Definitely worth the read. I really need to get back to this series and read the second one.
Books you are grateful were recommended to you: From books that have been suggested to you in any way, not just the PIFM, pick one new and one from your pickee's TBR that you were very glad you read.
New to You: The Line This was a very good story about a group of witches in Savannah, GA.
New to You: Dragon Bound. Awesomely hot alpha male!
Series you can't get enough of: Select a book from one of your favorite series (can be one they read too) for your pickee and also one from one of their favorite series.
From your TBR: Moon Called This is one of my favorite series right now. I swear that when I pick up one of her books, I can't put it down. Her Alpha and Omega books are very good too. They are like a spin-off from this series.
Magic Bites. I love this entire series. They are awesome in audio too.
Some Girls Bite. One of my favorites.
First Grave on the Right. Something for you to try. It's got a few funny parts to it and it's a pretty good series.
It looked like you were up to date on most of your favorite series, but I did find that you haven't started Last Kiss Goodnight. You seem to really love her other series.