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2020 February Pick-It-For-Me Challenge
Laura wrote: "Chaos! Here are your PIFM Recommendations. Have Fun!!!1.Successful/Wealthy
WTR:Sway
New:Park Avenue Player
2.Independent/Self Reliant
WTR:Game Player
New:The Billionaire's Rival
3.Intelligent/..."
Hey honey! I'm having a hard time finding some of these books as you haven't tagged anything or given author names and their are multiple with the same title and I don't wanna end up reading something that wasn't what you inteneded.
Also, My Life in shambles is on my read list 😂
So sorry about the confusion that I caused Chaos! I went back and added all the author's names to my list of recommendations for you and gave you a new replacement for My Life In Shambles. It's a good thing I didn't do the bonus one or I might have gotten that wrong too!!! LOL!By the way if you would like to do a buddy read on Sway then let me know!
Laura wrote: "So sorry about the confusion that I caused Chaos! I went back and added all the author's names to my list of recommendations for you and gave you a new replacement for My Life In Shambles. It's a g..."Your right honey! I just wasn't sure and didn't want to read the wrong one. Thankyou! I'm 100% okay with not having bonus books, I'm so behind on ARC reads and probably wouldn't have been able to get to them.
Also with Love at First Sight by Maggie Dallen, was it ment to be Love at First Fight? If so, this is another one I've read, but please don't feel the need to repick it if it is. I'm okay with one less book. Lol.
We can definitely do a buddy read. I'll send you a friend request 😍
Hi NancyH!Here are your picks- I hope you find something you like here for February :)
Successful
tbr- Missing Under The Mistletoe: A Flower Shop Mystery Christmas Novella
tbr- Premeditated Peppermint
Independent/Self-Reliant
new- The Boss: Book One
new- Manhunt
Intelligent/Smart
new- Getaway Girl
tbr- A Very French Affair
Out-Spoken/Out-Going
new- Down for the Count
tbr- Part-Time Lover
Resourceful
new- The Little Teashop on Main
tbr- Bringing Down the Duke
Bold
new- Six of Hearts
tbr- Moti on the Water
Brave
new- A Caffeine Conundrum
tbr- The Sweetest Things
Anything but Shy
new- Going Up
tbr- Peachy Flippin' Keen
Bonus Category-
The Fireman Who Loved Me- matchmaking Grandma
Happy Reading!!
Chaos. Your right it was Love At First Fight. I am making a mental note that the next time I do this I will check the read shelf for my person more carefully. Newby mistakes!! What can I say?!!!!!I am so glad you want to do a buddy read with me though. Send me that request whenever your ready.
Laura wrote: "Chaos. Your right it was Love At First Fight. I am making a mental note that the next time I do this I will check the read shelf for my person more carefully. Newby mistakes!! What can I say?!!!!!..."
I always find that if I use the little search bar on the pickees shelf picking is easier. Might help next time?
But I'm also that person that has a gazillion gr tabs open two on the person I'm picking for my own read shelf one on google & one for ever challange I'm apart of 😂😂
Sent one through.
Fran, I will be working your picks later on today.
Quite a few picks made so far and I've updated message 4. Three more days by my time zone to get your picks in! TC, I'm working on yours now and hope to have them posted today!
Gabriella, it's my turn to pick for you :-)Successful
TBR: Divided in Death (wealthy MC)
New: Ensnared (wealthy MCs)
Independent/Self-Reliant
TBR: Logan (1st in series and single male on cover)
New: Bad Husband (standalone)
Intelligent/Smart
TBR: O Amor Nunca É Demais (rated 4.11)
New: Dr. OB (rated 4.04)
Out-Spoken/Out-Going
TBR: Making It Up As I Go Along (loud cover)
New: The Lying Game (tagged sports romance)
Resourceful
TBR: The Danish Girl (tagged historical fic)
New: Release (Ramsey has to start life over)
Bold
TBR: Sweet Revenge (suspense tagged)
New: Love Her or Lose Her (Jan. 14, 2020)
Brave
TBR: Morrigan's Cross (tagged paranormal/fantasy)
New: A Texas Kind of Christmas (dog on the cover)
Anything but Shy
TBR: Temptation (pastel colors)
New: Miss February (author's name is on the botttom)
Bonus Category
- Spunky - MC is a momHappy reading!
Hey
TC
! I did pretty well sticking to your preferred shelf, but I found I also had a lot of NEW recommendations! I saw you prefer to read through KU - as do I! Some of these I picked up from my local library's digital downloads - another epic source for free reads! Hope you find some goodies here - Happy Reading!
Successful
TBR: Murder by Midnight (formal attire)
NEW: Silent in the Grave (titled/wealthy character) Loved this series! Lady Julia is definitely a shoe-in for S.O.B. status!)
Independent/Self-Reliant
TBR: The Lady is Trouble (1st in series) and sounds fun!
NEW: Firelight (1st in series, 1 person on cover, MC owns business) Such a surprisingly good read and I love this author!
Intelligent/Smart
TBR: Joy to the Duke (4.32 GR rating) and another one that sounds fun!
NEW: Beauty and the Mustache(satisfies All!) Surprisingly LOVED this read! Hilarious, heart-wrenching and blissfully good. All the feels!
Out-Spoken/Out-Going
TBR: When the Clock Strikes Midnight (MC moves to new place)
NEW: Idol (MC travels/tries something new, loud cover) LOOOOVE this series!
Resourceful
TBR: Seduced by a Daring Baron: Historical Regency Romance (family involved in story, historical tag)
NEW: A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder (Satisfies all! HA!) Really enjoyed this series! Another lady with potential for a future S.O.B.!
Bold
TBR: Murder in the Manor (mystery tag, pub Oct 2019)
NEW: The NewlyFEDS (mystery, pub May 2019) – Noticed you utilize Kindle Unlimited and wanted to ensure I got one of those on here. Plus this was a really awesome book someone recommended to me!
Brave
TBR: Dogs Don't Lie (animal)
NEW: Just One of the Guys (MC does something outside comfort zone, animal) SUCH a great read!
Anything but Shy
TBR: Balanced Scales (author’s name at bottom) and sounds good!
NEW: Geekerella(wallflower/character grows/author’s name at bottom) – Really loved this read! A fascinating and unique take on the Cinderella story!
Bonus Category
NEW: Relatively Normal (Grandma is an S.O.B. for sure!) Cute story and it’s another KU book!
NEW: The Prince Who Loved Me(Grandma is definitely an S.O.B.!) Another Cinderella variation, but with an historical twist!
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Gabriella, it's my turn to pick for you :-)Successful
TBR: Divided in Death (wealthy MC)
New: Ensnared (wealthy MCs)
[bookcover:E..."Thanks for the great picks, Carmen! I know I'll enjoy reading quite a few of these.
Laura wrote: "For Beth You have a great bunch of books on your shelfs, I found a few I loved that i had to recommend so i hope you find something you enjoy from these! If want repicks or more options let me know..."Great picks. I'll be working my way through as many as I can. Thank you for all the work and effort you put into this. I hope you enjoy your picks nearly as much.
Carrie wrote: "Fran, I will be working your picks later on today."Thanks Carrie! Can’t wait to see what you’ve got for me!
This is for Carina. I'll send this to you privately as well, just in case I wasn't supposed to put it here. I hope you enjoy what I've selected. This is my first PIFM so I do hope that I've done everything correctly. Please let me know if there are any problems or you need any repicks. Here goes:Successful
[TBR]
(green)[NEW]
(wealthy)Independent/Self-Reliant
[TBR]
(1st in series)[NEW]
(MC owns business)Intelligent/Smart
[TBR]
(4.13 rating)[NEW]
(intelligent/smart MC)Out-Spoken/Out-Going
[TBR]
(new place, new job)[NEW]
(sports)Resourceful
[TBR]
(historical)[NEW]
(recommended by my daughter)Bold
[TBR]
(beautiful cover)[NEW]
(suspense romance)Brave
[TBR]
(out of comfort zone)[NEW]
(animal on cover/paranormal)Anything But Shy
[TBR]
(pastel cover)[NEW]
(shy girl grows up)BONUS S.O.B.
(bestest grandma EVER)
LaurLa,Here are your picks. Happy reading!
Successful
TBR -
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Independent/Self Reliant
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Intelligent/Smart
TBR -
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Out-Spoken/Out-Going
TBR -
New -
Resourceful
TBR -
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Bold
TBR -
New -
Brave
TBR -
TBR -
Anything But Shy
TBR -
Bonus
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Beth wrote: "This is for Carina. I'll send this to you privately as well, just in case I wasn't supposed to put it here. I hope you enjoy what I've selected. This is my first PIFM so I do hope that I've done ev..."Thank you for the picks!
Sonja wrote: "Hey TC
! I did pretty well sticking to your preferred shelf, but I found I also had a lot of NEW recommendations! I saw you prefer to read through KU - as do I! Some of these I picked up from my..."
Thanks for the great picks Sonja! I hope to get to quite a few during the month and will be trying out some of your recommendations as well :)
Mary-Megan wrote: "RebeccaI hope you like your picks! Happy Reading!
Successful
TBR: Romancing the Duke
New: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake
[bookcover:Romancing the Duke|1..."
Thanks Mary-Megan this list looks great.
Hi KathyD,I hope you like your picks! if you want to change anything just let me know.
Successful
TBR ~ What You Need by Lorelei James ... Formal attire on the cover
NEW ~ The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory ... A wealthy character with a title
Independent/Self-Reliant
TBR ~ King by T.M. Frazier ... One person on the cover
NEW ~ Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell ... A standalone book
Intelligent/Smart
TBR ~ Calico by Callie Hart ... Has a rating of 4.04
NEW ~ The Glittering Court by Richelle Mead ... The MC is educated
Out-Spoken/Out-Going
TBR ~ Wrong by Jana Aston ... Has a loud cover
NEW ~ Wicked Game by Mercy Celeste ... Sports romance
Resourceful
TBR ~ The Curse of Tenth Grave by Darynda Jones ... Family and friends are a key part of the story
NEW ~ Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson ... A gift
Bold
TBR ~ Leverage in Death by J.D. Robb ... Has a mystery tag
NEW ~ Whatever It Takes by Krista Ritchie ... Published January 2020
Brave
TBR ~ Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost ... Has a paranormal tag
NEW ~ The Ice Queen by Alice Hoffman ... Has an animal on the cover
Anything but Shy
TBR ~ Dancing Queen by Charlotte Roth ... A character who grows developmentally
NEW ~ What I Thought Was True by Huntley Fitzpatrick ... pastel colors on the cover
Hi Erina! It was hard to pick off your TBR, especially new books, but it was fun and I think I found a few that work - let me know if you need repicks. Happy Reading!Successful
TBR ~ Bedding Lord Ned ~ Sally MacKenzie ~ has a title
NEW~ The One Real Thing ~ Samantha Young ~ wealthy
Independent/Self-Reliant
TBR ~ The Best Bride ~ Susan Mallery ~ series first
NEW~ A Date with Fate ~ Tracy Ellen ~ series first
Intelligent/Smart
TBR ~ Sweet Thursday ~ John Steinbeck ~ 4.02 rating
NEW~ Now That You Mention It ~ Kristan Higgins ~ educated/intelligent
Out-Spoken/Out-Going
TBR ~ The Accidental Tourist ~ Anne Tyler ~ traveler
NEW~ Just This Once ~ Rosalind James ~ sports
Resourceful
TBR ~ No Earls Allowed ~ Shana Galen ~ historical
NEW~ Lost and Found Sisters ~ Jill Shalvis ~ gifted to me/friends and family
Bold
TBR ~ Dump and Chase ~ Toni Aleo ~ pubbed April 2019
NEW~ Dirty Letters ~ Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward ~ pubbed Nov 2019
Brave
TBR ~ Dragon Actually ~ G.A. Aiken ~ pnr
NEW~ Sterling ~ Dannika Dark ~ pnr
Anything but Shy
TBR ~ The Feast of Artemis ~ Anne Zouroudi ~ soft colors
NEW~ Baking Bree ~ Sarah West ~ grows emotionally/soft colors
Bonus
TBR ~ Aunt Dimity and the Deep Blue Sea ~ Nancy Atherton
NEW~ Louisiana Longshot ~ Jana DeLeon ~ several SOB ladies!
Okay Fran let's see what I can do for you. I hope one ore more calls to you for Feb.Successful:
TBR: Handcuffs and Leather by Kim Dare (Title)
New: A Week in New York by Louise Bay (suit)
Independent/Self-Reliant:
TBR:Weekend Surrender by Lori King(a #1 and one person on cover)
New:Beautiful Entourage by E.L. Todd (#1, but can a standalone, one person on cover)
Intelligent/Smart:
TBR: Virgin Territory by Cari Quinn(4.10 gr av)
New:Remedial Rocket Science by Susannah Nix (Nerdy/Intelligent)
Out-Spoken/Out-Going:
TBR: Pick Me by Kristine Mason (tries something new)
New:Fighting for Flight by J.B. Salsbury(sports)
Resourceful:
TBR: Winning Back His Wife by Zoe York(family)
New:Only Scandal Will Do by Jenna Jaxon(this was rec'd to me years ago, 4 star for me)
Bold: Delayed Satisfaction by Lauren Blakely (June 2019)
New:Fifteen Weekends by Christy Pastore(suspense)
Brave:
TBR: Her Purrfect Match by Milly Taiden (paranormal)
New: Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis(animal)
Anything but Shy:
TBR: Star Dust by Emma Barry(authors name on bottom)
New:The Shy Bride by Lucy Monroe
Bonus Category
Spunky Old Broad: Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg
Happy Reading
Hey Sonja! I noticed you checked me off the list but I haven't gotten my recommendations yet.
Rebecca wrote: "Hi KathyD,I hope you like your picks! if you want to change anything just let me know.
Successful
TBR ~ What You Need by Lorelei James ... Formal attire on the cover
NEW ~ [book..."
These look great! Thank you Rebecca!
Laura wrote: "Hey Sonja! I noticed you checked me off the list but I haven't gotten my recommendations yet."Hi Laura, I checked you because you've given your recommendations to your recipient, Chaos. Once Tamara posts your recommendations, she will get a check too. Hope that helps, but thank you for checking! :)
Okay, updated the message 4 pairings. We only have 4 who still need to make their picks: Erina, Diane Firefly, Suzanne and Tamara you still have a full day left by my clock! Also, I believe TC volunteered to do repicks, is that still correct?
MountainKat, can you let me know if you have a preferred shelf and we can get you some books for Feb!
That does help! Thanks for clarifying Sonja.
SuzanneIt took some doing, but I managed to find some new authors for you. I hope you like your picks.
Successful: Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Acosta which has formal dress and was a fun read. Or check out a good YA romance Prince in Disguise by Stephanie Kate Strohm where a teen is forced to be on a reality TV show about her sister marrying royalty.
Independent/Self-Reliant: I enjoyed this cozy paranormal mystery The Trouble With Magic by Madelyn Alt. You mention you like SciFi and this is one of my all time favorites as it has a great message for all - Phule's Company by Robert Asprin.
Intelligent/Smart: This auto-biography seems like it would be interesting - By Myself by Lauren Bacall. Or we have a high school student learning she is really a reincarnated goddess in My Ex From Hell by Tellulah Darling.
Out-Spoken/Out-Going: I read the first one in this series and thought it was an interesting premise (and I'm certain their will be traveling) - No Time Like the Past by Jodi Taylor. Great sports/family romance in (the twins are adorable) Room for You by Beth Ehemann.
Resourceful: One Golden Ring by Cheryl Bolen definitely qualifies as historical. What to do when you come from a family of assassins and they want you to start training your daughter and you start dating a new guy - 'Scuse Me While I Kill This Guy by Leslie Langtry
Bold: Very striking cover and I know it is very popular - Scythe by Neal Shusterman. Or check out a great cozy mystery involving baking and real estate in Florida in And Then There Were Crumbs by Eve Calder.
Brave: A couple paranormal stories here. First we have Grave Witch by Kalayna Price where Alex works with the police and has a "friendship" with Death. Or something a bit lighter in To Woo A Warrior by Jane Cousins where warrior Hadleigh is sent undercover on a reality ghost hunting TV show and learns it is a cover for fighting real monsters. Great introduction to this series which so far has continued to entertain.
Anything but Shy: A lovely pastel cover for The J.A.P. Chronicles by Isabel Rose. I realize this is book 2 of a series, but there are 3 different authors of the series and the characters tend to stick to the authors (and the first book is just so-so) - Once Hunted, Twice Shy by Mandy M Roth. The town of Everlasting has many unusual inhabitants and poor Hugh is under a curse where he can't swear when he meets Penelope.
Bonus: The Grandmother in Ready to Were by Robyn Peterman
Sonja wrote: "Okay, updated the message 4 pairings. We only have 4 who still need to make their picks: Erina, Diane Firefly, Suzanne and Tamara you still have a full day left by my clock! Also, I believe TC vo..."
Yes, that's correct Sonja. I would still be happy to do it, let me know. (Picks would be made tomorrow around this same time if needed as that's when I get back from work.)
☘KathyD☘ wrote: "Hi Carmen. . .here are your February picks. . .hope you find something great from these choices! =)Successful
Sweet Liar, Laurelin Paige — man wearing formal attire on the cover (..."
Thanks for the picks Kathy. I thinks so too funny that we've been pick partners quite a few times. I guess we're each others Valentines. Hahahaha
Sonja wrote: "Okay, updated the message 4 pairings. We only have 4 who still need to make their picks: Erina, Diane Firefly, Suzanne and Tamara you still have a full day left by my clock! Also, I believe TC vo..."
Please use my to-read-asap shelf - thanks! ❤️
TC wrote: "Sonja wrote: "Okay, updated the message 4 pairings. We only have 4 who still need to make their picks: Erina, Diane Firefly, Suzanne and Tamara you still have a full day left by my clock! Also, I..."
Okay TC You got it! I'll PM you as well, but here is MKat's preferred list for your picking pleasure! To-read-asap
Since this is in addition and MountainKat is on my time zone, if you need an extra day for pickings, you can put these picks in by tomorrow 1/30. If you find you can't pick afterall, just let me know and I'll go ahead and do them.
THANK YOU!!!!!
For ~~Laura~~ BraveTBR Pick
Stealing Home (the Sweet Magnolia’s Book 1)
By Sherry Woods
Austen Pick
Darcy’s Ultimatum (The Cousin’s Series Book 1)
By Jennifer Joy
Carrie wrote: "Okay Fran let's see what I can do for you. I hope one ore more calls to you for Feb.Successful:
TBR: Handcuffs and Leather by Kim Dare (Title)
New: [book:A Week in..."
Thanks for the great picks Carrie!
Tamara wrote: "For ~~Laura~~ BraveTBR Pick
Stealing Home (the Sweet Magnolia’s Book 1)
By Sherry Woods
Austen Pick
Darcy’s Ultimatum (The Cousin’s Series Book 1)
By Jennifer Joy"
Hi Tamara! Thank you for getting back to me! I just sent you a PM if you can take a look! Thank you!
From Tamara to LauraSuccessful
TBR
Redeeming Her Brooding Surgeon
By Sue MacKay
NEW
Breathless in Love (The Maverick Billionaire series)
By Andre Bella
Independent/Self Reliant
TBR
The Gambler (Colorado Mountain #1)
By Kristen Ashley
NEW
Jacob (Kings of Guardian Book 1)
By Kris Michaels
Intelligent/ Smart
TBR
This Earl Of Mine
By Kate Bateman
NEW
Beard Science
By Penny Reid
Out Spoken/Out Going
TBR
Fireproof
By Eric Wilson
NEW
Pucked
By Helena Hunting
Resourceful
TBR
Butterfly Bayou
By Lexi Blake
NEW
Gallagher’s Pride
By M.K. McClintock
Bold
TBR
The Killing Tide
By Dani Pettrey
NEW
Hold Your Breath
By Katie Ruggle
Brave
TBR
Stealing Home
By Sherry Woods
Austen
Darcy’s Ultimatum
By Jennifer Joy
Anything But Shy
TBR
Bride Behind the Curtain
By Darcie Wilde
NEW
The Billionaires Marriage Proposal
By Melody Anne
Thanks Chaos for the selection. I look forward to reading a few of these in February
Hi Fran, Thank you so much for great picks! I want to read all of them but probably won't get to as many as I would like. My mom just fell and broke her hip and is now in rehab so there are lots of issues to deal with, with that situation. It is all going amazingly well, fortunately, just time-consuming.
Thanks again! Happy reading to you for this month, as well.
Fran wrote: "Hi NancyH!
Here are your picks- I hope you find something you like here for February :)
Successful
tbr- Missing Under The Mistletoe: A Flower Shop Mystery Christmas Novella
tbr- [..."
Carrie! I'm working on your picks now!
Thanks for the good picking choices Tamara! I am sure I'll love them!
Hi Carrie! I hope you enjoy your picks, let me know if I need to repick anything!Successful Pick a book with a wealthy character or a character with a ‘title’. Or pick a book with someone wearing formal attire on the cover or with green on the cover.
- Wealthy: Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb
- Title: **For the Killing of Kings by Howard Andrew Jones
- Formal Attire: The Princess Plan by Julia London
- Green: Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher
Independent/Self-Reliant Pick a book that is the 1st in a series, is a standalone book or that has one person on the cover. Or pick a book where the MC has their own business. Or pick a book that contains a 1 in the page count or publication date.
- 1s tin Series: Renegades by Marissa Meyer
- MC has their own business: Futures and Frosting by Tara Sivec - **NEW**
- 1 in the Date: Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice – Pub 4/12/1976
Intelligent/Smart Pick a book with a ‘nerdy’ character or a character deemed intelligent. Or pick a book with an MC who is educated or is getting an education. Or pick a book with a rating of 4 or more on Goodreads.
- Intelligent: Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James - **NEW**
- Getting an Education: The Professional by Kresley Cole - **NEW**
- 4 Rating: Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Out-Spoken/Out-Going Pick a book where the MC travels to a new place or tries something new (your interpretation!). Or pick a book with a sports or sports romance tag (cheering!) or with a ‘loud’ or colorful cover.
- Travels: Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind
- Sports: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton - **NEW**
- Colorful Cover: Diamond City by Francesca Flores
Resourceful Pick a book that was recommended to you or you were given as a gift (a resource!). Or pick a book with an MC who is starting over or where family or friends are a key part of the story. Or pick a book with an historical tag.
- Recommeded to Me: In the Woods by Tana French - **NEW**
- MC Starting Over: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
- Friends/Family: Friendship to the Max by Noelle Stevenson
- Historical Tag: The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
Bold Pick a book with a cover you consider beautiful or striking or with a mystery or suspense tag. Or pick a book that has been published within the last year (as in Feb 2019 – Feb 2020).
- Striking Cover: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
- Mystery: Assault & Beret by Jenn McKinlay
- Published this year: An Easy Death by Charlaine Harris – **NEW**
Brave Pick a book where the MC does something daring or outside their comfort zone (your interpretation!). Or pick a book with an animal (Hear me roar!) in the story or on the cover or with a paranormal/fantasy tag.
- Comfort Zone: The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black
- Animal: Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews
- Paranormal Fantasy: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Anything but Shy Pick a book with an MC who is considered shy or a wallflower or a character who you think grows developmentally in the story. Or pick a book with soft pastel colors on the cover or with the author’s name at the bottom of the cover.
- Wallflower: Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas
- Pastel Cover: The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
- Author’s Name at Bottom: The Good Luck Girls by Charlotte Nicole Davis
Bonus Category (Optional!) Pick a book with any character you believe is a Spunky Old Broad. (i.e. the MC’s mom, aunt, grandma, older sister, friend, neighbor, etc)
- A Bad Day for Sorry by Sophie Littlefield – **NEW**
Hi MKat! Here are my picks for you, I hope you find some books you like :)1. Successful:
OLD: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston ("Titled" character. Highly rated, plot sounded really cute.)
NEW: Public Relations by Laura Lee (Wealthy. Highly rated, shorter book, on KU.)
2. Independent/Self-Reliant:
OLD: Park Avenue Player by Penelope Ward (Standalone/One person on cover. Highly rated and you rated a bunch of books by this author highly.)
NEW: To Have and Hate by Donna Alam (Standalone/One person on cover. Plot sounded good, cover is -hot-, good ratings. Enemies to lovers, on KU.)
3. Intelligent/Smart:
OLD: All Grown Up by Vi Keeland (Rated 4.24 on GR. Sounds fun and you've given high ratings to many of the author's other books.)
NEW: Valentine's Day Virgin by Penny Wylder (Rated 4.03 on GR. In honor of Valentine's Day. Plot sounds fun and steamy. Avail on KU.)
4. Out-Spoken/Out-Going:
OLD: Erik by Sawyer Bennett (Tagged Sports/Sports Romance. You rated other books by the author including Book One of this series highly and it's been a year since you read it, so time to read Book Two!)
NEW: Jax by Lane Hart (Sports. Popular author, I like her stuff, though I haven't read this one. Steamy. On KU.)
5. Resourceful:
OLD: Almost Just Friends by Jill Shalvis (Family is important. Really high ratings and you've liked many other books by the author.)
NEW: The One Decent Thing by Eliot Grayson (Starting over. Okay, I used this book for this category for Laura as well. But the plot sounds amazing, I added it to my own WTR and it fits your likes as well. New release, highly rated, on KU.)
6. Bold:
OLD: Fatal Consequences by Marie Force (Mystery/Suspense tag. Plot sounds really good and you enjoyed the others in the series.)
NEW: Mine, Body and Soul: Part 1 by J.P. Sayle (Striking cover/Published in last year. Sounds dark but good, has high ratings and is on KU. NOTE: HFN ending, but Part 2 is published and final part comes out in Feb.)
7. Brave:
OLD: On His Knees by Laura Kaye (Daring/Outside comfort zone. Plot sounds a little different. Shorter book. You've rated other books by the author and in this series highly.)
NEW: Bat's Got Bite by Alexa Gregory (Paranormal. I added this to my WTR as well. Seems like a promising new series with a good sounding plot, high ratings, on KU... like you really need more series to read!)
8. Anything but Shy:
OLD: Dirty Letters Vi Keeland (Author name at bottom. I was totally looking for a category to fit this in. You like both authors and the plot sounds great!)
NEW:Not So Nice Guy by R.S. Grey (Author name at bottom. Sounds entertaining, on KU.)
TC wrote: "Hi MKat! Here are my picks for you, I hope you find some books you like :)1. Successful:
OLD: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston ("Titled" character. Hig..."
These picks are amazing!! Thank you so much TC! 💕 Can't wait to check out the new ones - several of them look really good!
Carina wrote: "LaurLa,Here are your picks. Happy reading!"
Thanks for the picks, Carina - can't wait!
Thank you TC for picking for MKat - and.... THANK YOU for also picking for me!
She PM'd me last night that she noticed I hadn't gotten my picks yet. So she sent me picks on the message and put a lot of thought and time into it! I'm so touched and humbled! Initially I'd planned to ask MountainKat if she wanted to pick for me, but I don't want to waste the amount of time and effort TC put into my picks (plus they're awesome)! THANK YOU so much!!! I will post them here shortly.
Okay we are done with picks and just waiting impatiently for Feb 1 (Spunky Old Broads Day!) to start reading! Except it's Super Bowl weekend in the States and I will be preoccupied with the game and party and with redecorating my kids' room! LOL ugh....
Friendly reminder to all our new PIFM-ers, you only "have" to read ONE book to 'complete' this challenge! Also, for extra fun, jump on over to the February Monthly Challenge which is also part of RRRC!
Happy Reading!
Sonja's picks from TC Successful:
OLD: Forbidden Crown by Victoria Pinder (Titled character. The ratings are up and down on this one although the plot sounds decent. It is free on Kindle right now.)
NEW: The Rogue Not Taken by Sarah MacLean (Titled character. You've enjoyed her other books. Plot sounds good, good ratings, enemies to lovers.)
Independent/Self-Reliant:
OLD: Cinder & Ella by Kelly Oram (1st in series. Good ratings, plot sounds fun.)
NEW: The Endless Beach by Jenny Colgan (Has one in page count. You rated Book One 5 stars.)
Intelligent/Smart:
OLD: Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore (Character getting an education/Over 4 rating. Plot sounds really good, good ratings.)
NEW: An Unwilling Bride: A Medieval Highland Romance by Avery Maitland (Rating 4.28 on GR. I gave it a 4. It was really good, but has a HFN ending, however the other part is coming out. Avail on KU. Worth reading in my opinion.)
Out-Spoken/Out-Going
OLD: Enemies by Tijan (Sports Tag. Highly rated, plot sounds good. Avail on KU.)
NEW: Blindsided by Amy Daws (Sports Tag, You liked another book by her, avail on KU. Plot sounds good.)
Resourceful:
OLD: Angel in a Devil's Arms by Julie Anne Long (Historical. Has good reviews. You rated Book One 5 Stars and seem to really like the author.)
NEW: One Dance with a Duke Tessa Dare (Historical. Good reviews, you've rated a bunch of her books highly. I liked the plot summary.)
Bold:
OLD: I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter (Mystery. Lots of good ratings including from some friends of mine. Sounds like a fun plot.)
NEW: Protecting Alabama by Susan Stoker (Suspense Tag. You rated Book One 5 stars. I really liked the plot summary and it has great ratings.)
Brave:
OLD: Wolf Gone Wild by Juliette Cross (Paranormal. New release with good ratings, plot sounds fun. Avail on KU.)
NEW: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolfby Molly Harper (Paranormal. The plot does sound fun, although I see you dropped another series by her, but maybe this one is better.)
Anything but Shy:
OLD: Flamebringer by Elle Katharine White (Author name on bottom. You gave the first two books 5 stars.)
NEW: The Bride Test by Helen Hoang (Grows during story. High ratings, you rated Book One 5 stars. Interesting and different plot idea.)
Suzanne wrote: "Hi Carrie! I hope you enjoy your picks, let me know if I need to repick anything!Successful Pick a book with a wealthy character or a character with a ‘title’. Or pick a book with someone wearing..."
Suzanne these are amazing picks, thank you.
Okay February PIFM-ers! It's 2/1 in half the world now and I intend to be tucked up on the couch tonight with my last January book and a glass of wine, so I'm saying it now: 💙Happy Spunky Old Broads Day!💙 and 💙Happy February reading!💙
Happy Spunky Old Broad Day.... as I am one of those... LOL🥳🥳
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Successful
Sweet Liar, Laurelin Paige — man wearing formal attire on the cover (tbr)
Dragon Bound, Thea Harrison — main character is wealthy (new)
Independent/Self-Reliant
Wait With Me, Amy Daws — one person on the cover (tbr)
Rock Chick, Kristen Ashley — first in a series (new)
Intelligent/Smart
The Vixen’s Lead, Tate James — main character is getting an education (tbr)
The Dom Who Loved Me, Lexi Blake — 4+ Goodreads rating (new)
Out-Spoken/Out-Going
The Strongest Steel, Scarlett Cole — character tries something new (tbr)
Bishop, Sawyer Bennett — tagged sports romance (new)
Resourceful
The Christmas Cowboy Hero, Donna Grant — family is a key part of the story (tbr)
Dangerous Highlander, Donna Grant — tagged historical (new)
Bold
My Big Fat Fake Wedding, Lauren Landish — published in September 2019 (tbr)
Dirty Sexy Saint, Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde — striking cover (new)
Brave
Kill the Queen, Jennifer Estep — tagged fantasy (tbr)
Sure Thing, Jana Aston — main character does something out of her comfort zone (new)
Anything but Shy
Dangerous Exes, Rachel Van Dyken — author’s name is at the bottom of the cover(tbr)
Aries, Gemma James — main character is considered shy (new)
Bonus Category
Kaleb, Nicole Edwards — spunky mom (new)