Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion
2020 Challenge Archive
>
2020 March Pick-It-For-Me Challenge
Hi Sonja!Here are your picks for March :) I hope you enjoy them!
🔥 Pick a book with fire on the cover; has an artistic/creative cover (your interpretation); a book with a smart character or a character who is physically strong or fit
Wolf Gone Wild (artistic cover) PIFM
Tinderbox (fire on cover) NEW
🔥 Pick a book that starts with an A, L or S; published in March, July or November; a book with a character who is a leader/head of something; a character who is stubborn; or a character who travels
Glory in Death (head of something) PIFM
One for the Money (stubborn) NEW
🌎 Pick a book showing 'earth' on the cover (outdoor/scenic view, no people); has a realistic cover (your interpretation); a book with a character who is practical; or a character considered loyal
The Endless Beach (realistic cover) PIFM
Blue Jeans and Coffee Beans (realistic cover) NEW
🌎 Pick a book that starts with a T, V or C; published in April, August or December; a book with a character who gardens or cooks; a character who is shy; or a book about family
In a Field of Blue (about family) PIFM
Vision in White (gardens/cooks) NEW
💨 Pick a book with evidence of wind or clouds on the cover; with at least 2 people on the cover; a book with a social gathering; or with a character who gives or asks for advice
Beard Necessities (social gathering-sih) PIFM
Lady of Ashes (clouds) NEW
💨 Pick a book that starts with G, L or A; published in May, September or January; a book with a character considered friendly/good-natured; a character who likes to be outdoors; or a character who is helpful to others
Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe (friendly) PIFM
The Selection (likes to be outdoors) NEW
💦 Pick a book with water on the cover or as the setting; that is tagged mystery; or a book with a character who is mysterious (your interpretation)
The Bridge Kingdom (water as setting) PIFM
Wild Irish Rose (mysterious character) NEW
💦 Pick a book that starts with C, S or P; published in June, October or February; a book with a character who is artistic (in any way); a character considered brave; or has a know it all character
Call of the Wild (starts with C) PIFM
PS I Love You (starts with P) New
Gabriella wrote: "Hi, Chaos! I hope you find something you like :)🔥Lucky Number Eleven (tbr)
Inkheart (new)
🔥 At the Heart of It (tbr)
[book:Anna and the French Kiss|6..."
Thankyou heaps Gabriella!
These should keep me well & truly entertained on my road trip!
Hey MKat. Here are my picks for you.🔥 Pick a book with fire on the cover; has an artistic/creative cover (your interpretation); a book with a smart character or a character who is physically strong or fit
TBR: Chasing Fire
New: Bodyguard
🔥 Pick a book that starts with an A, L or S; published in March, July or November; a book with a character who is a leader/head of something; a character who is stubborn; or a character who travels
TBR: All Grown Up
New: All About the D
🌎 Pick a book showing 'earth' on the cover (outdoor/scenic view, no people); has a realistic cover (your interpretation); a book with a character who is practical; or a character considered loyal
TBR: The Day He Came Back
New: October Kiss
🌎 Pick a book that starts with a T, V or C; published in April, August or December; a book with a character who gardens or cooks; a character who is shy; or a book about family
TBR: The Break-Up Album (pub. in Dec.)
New: Meet Cute (pub. in April)
💨 Pick a book with evidence of wind or clouds on the cover; with at least 2 people on the cover; a book with a social gathering; or with a character who gives or asks for advice
TBR: The Theory of Second Best (clouds on the cover)
New: Bad Husband
💨 Pick a book that starts with G, L or A; published in May, September or January; a book with a character considered friendly/good-natured; a character who likes to be outdoors; or a character who is helpful to others
TBR: Repeat
New: Until November (pub. in Sept)
💦 Pick a book with water on the cover or as the setting; that is tagged mystery; or a book with a character who is mysterious (your interpretation)
TBR: For His Eyes Only
New: Under Currents
💦 Pick a book that starts with C, S or P; published in June, October or February; a book with a character who is artistic (in any way); a character considered brave; or has a know it all character
TBR: Park Avenue Player
New: Close
Thanks for all the great picks Nancy. I'm sure I will enjoy them! If you saw any books on my shelf that you would like to do a buddy read on then please let me know! Laura
Here are your March picks Jessi. Enjoy!!!Fire Signs:
Oliver's Hunger by Tina Folsom WTR
Shattered(Nightwind Pack #2) by Laurann Dohner New
Earth Signs:
Not a Hero(Sons of the Survivalist#1) by Cherise Sinclair WTR
Pure Bliss(Nights in Bliss, Colorado #6) by Sophie Oak New
Air Signs:
The Lark and the Bull by Carolyn Faulkner WTR
Lily(Little Girl #3) by Rebel Carter New
Water Signs:
Love, Chocolate, and Beer (Cactus Creek #1) by Violet Duke WTR
Finding Forever (Missing Pieces #4) by R.J. Gray New
For Suzanne you have a huge tbr, i went through and compared our books and went with a bunch id enjoyed so hope you do too. I tried to pick a mixture of new from fantasy, ya, romance and mystery so hope find something you like! Let me know if want or need any repicks xx🔥 Fire
[Tbr]
[A/Artistic][New]
[Fit][Tbr]
[Leader/november][New]
[S]🌎 Earth
[Tbr]
[Practical][New]
[Outdoor][Tbr]
[August][New]
[April]💨 Air
[Tbr]
[Advice][New]
[Helpful][Tbr]
[2 people][New]
[A]💦 Water
[Tbr]
[Water][New]
[Mystery][Tbr]
[February][New]
[Artistic]
For Rebecca. Hope you find a couple to read
🔥1
TBR. - The Touch of Fire by Linda Howard
🔥2
Audible - Belinda Goes to Bath by Marion Chesney
🌎1
New - Keegan’s Lady by Catherine Anderson
🌎2
Audible - Trouble in Mudbug by Jana Deleon
New - Gallagher’s Pride by M.K. McClintock
💨1
Audible - Seduction & Scandal by Charlotte Featherstone
💨2
New - The Broken One by Ruth Cardello (audible version )
💧1
Audible - The Shape of Water by Daniel Kraus
💧2
TBR - The Power by Jennifer L. army trout
new - The Coppersmiths Farmhouse by Deveny Perry
For Diane ~Firefly~ It's always a joy to pick off your TBR!! Hope you find a couple new ones to enjoy!Fire Signs ~ Aries, Leo and Sagittarius
🔥TBR: Kiss at Your Own Risk ~ Stephanie Rowe ~ fire
🔥NEW: Stop the Wedding! ~ Stephanie Bond ~ smart
🔥TBR: The Best Man ~ Kristan Higgins ~ police chief/leader
🔥NEW: The Unimaginable ~ travels
Earth Signs ~ Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn
🌎TBR: Perils in Provence ~ Carolyn L. Dean ~ outdoors/earthy
🌎NEW: Good Luck with That ~ Kristan Higgins ~ realistic/loyal character
🌎TBR: Caught Bread Handed ~ Ellie Alexander ~ baker/cooks
🌎NEW: Love, Chocolate, and Beer ~ Violet Duke ~ cooks
Air Signs ~ Gemini, Libra and Aquarius
💨TBR: One For The Wedding ~ Jane Cousins ~ wedding/social gathering
💨NEW: Kiss a Girl in the Rain ~ Nancy Warren ~ advice
💨TBR: Second Chance Girl ~ Susan Mallery ~ outdoorsy girl
💨NEW: A Bad Day for Sorry ~ Sophie Littlefield ~ helpful
Water Signs ~ Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces
💦TBR: Steamed Open ~ Barbara Ross ~ water
💦NEW: Crocodile on the Sandbank ~ Elizabeth Peters ~ mystery
💦TBR: Beard Science ~ Penny Reid ~ know-it-all (?)
💦NEW: Warrior ~ Zoe Archer ~ know-it-all
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Hey MKat. Here are my picks for you.🔥 Pick a book with fire on the cover; has an artistic/creative cover (your interpretation); a book with a smart character or a character who is physically stro..."
Thank you for the picks Carmen! I see so many I want to read, and in fact I started one last night and forgot to update GR. 🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ But plenty of options to fill my March reading - I'm looking forward to it!
HI Allie, I will be working on your picks this evening - I haven't forgotten you, it's just been a busy week!
LaurLa wrote: "For Diane ~Firefly~ It's always a joy to pick off your TBR!! Hope you find a couple new ones to enjoy!Fire Signs ~ Aries, Leo and Sagittarius
🔥TBR: Kiss at Your Own Risk ~ St..."
Thanks for the great picks LaurLa! Looking forward to March.
Water Sign Laura - I'm almost done with your picks. I'll get them up tomorrow.
KathyD, Here are your picks! Sorry it took so long I have a 7 week old baby! Let me know if you need repicks for any reason.
Fire Signs 🔥
1. New-
(Fire on Cover)Tbr-
(Fire on Cover)2. New-
(Starts with L)Tbr-
(MC is a Leader) Earth Signs 🌎
3. New-
("Earth" on Cover.. Mountains)Tbr-
(Earth on cover.. Roads)4. New-
(Pub. In December)Tbr-
(Starts eith T)Air Signs 💨
5. New-
(Starts with C)
Tbr-
(Clouds on Cover)6. New-
(Starts with G)Tbr-
(Pub. In January)Water Signs 💧
7. New-
(Water on Cover)Tbr-
(Water on Cover 8. New-
(Pub. In Oct) Tbr-
(Pub in Oct)
I hope you find something you enjoy!!
LaurLa,Here are your picks!
The Fire Signs
~TBR
~New
~TBR -
~New -
The Earth Signs
~TBR -
~New -
~TBR -
~ New -
Air Signs
~TBR -
~New -
~TBR -
Water Signs
~TBR -
~New -
~TBR -
Hi Allie! Here are your picks - I hope you find something to love in March. 🥰🔥 Pick a book with fire on the cover; has an artistic/creative cover (your interpretation); a book with a smart character or a character who is physically strong or fit
New: Tell Me It's Real by T.J. Klune - I am currently loving this series!
TBR: A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas - I remember this one as sooooo romantic!
🔥 Pick a book that starts with an A, L or S; published in March, July or November; a book with a character who is a leader/head of something; a character who is stubborn; or a character who travels
New: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews - I was very late to this series, but I am thoroughly enjoying it!
TBR: A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James - Loved this one!
🌎 Pick a book showing 'earth' on the cover (outdoor/scenic view, no people); has a realistic cover (your interpretation); a book with a character who is practical; or a character considered loyal
New: Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb - I finally got current i this series and am considering starting over again - I love just slipping into that world for awhile!
TBR: To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn - I loved this one and all of this series!
🌎 Pick a book that starts with a T, V or C; published in April, August or December; a book with a character who gardens or cooks; a character who is shy; or a book about family
New: Royally Matched by Emma Chase - Even better than the first, IMHO!
TBR: Wild Man Creek by Robyn Carr - Her books are like comfort food for me!
💨 Pick a book with evidence of wind or clouds on the cover; with at least 2 people on the cover; a book with a social gathering; or with a character who gives or asks for advice
New: Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost - I loved all these books!
TBR: Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks - I have been waiting forever for the last book in this trilogy to come out before I start it! I'm so glad that it is actually going to happen!
💨 Pick a book that starts with G, L or A; published in May, September or January; a book with a character considered friendly/good-natured; a character who likes to be outdoors; or a character who is helpful to others
New: Heidi's Guide to Four Letter Words by Tara Sivec and Andi Arndt - While looking at your shelves and comparing our shelves, I thought this was one you might like. But then I saw that you had tried one of TS's books and didn't like it, so though this humor is very different than the one you read, I will give you a second option in case you don't want to try another.
How to Wish Upon a Star by Eli Easton
TBR: Brokedown Cowboy by Maisey Yates - Looked good to me!
💦 Pick a book with water on the cover or as the setting; that is tagged mystery; or a book with a character who is mysterious (your interpretation)
New: About That Kiss by Jill Shalvis - It looks like this one is next for you, but you have Hot Winter Nights on your preferred shelf, so feel free to swap. 😊
TBR: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean - Love her books and this was another great one!
💦 Pick a book that starts with C, S or P; published in June, October or February; a book with a character who is artistic (in any way); a character considered brave; or has a know it all character
New: The Thing About Love by Julie James - Love her books too, especially this series! This is a great enemies to lovers story!
TBR: Felix and the Prince by Lucy Lennox - So, so good!! Big fan of her books!
Happy Reading!!
Carina wrote: "LaurLa,Here are your picks!"
Thanks, Carina! Looking forward to them :-)
Hello Mary-Megan! So sorry your picks are so late. It's been a crazy couple of days. I should have time this morning to sit down and get them done! Just an hour left of work and I will start working on them!
I'm so sorry that you had to wait for long Mary-Megan! I hope you find something to enjoy this month!Fire
1. TBR: The Dating Charade - artistic cover
New: Hold Me Today - physically strong and smart character
2. TBR: Sweetest Mistake - begins with s
New: Well Met - hero is in charge of the festival, and extremely stubborn
Earth
3. TBR - Unforgettable You - realistic cover that shows earth
New - Burnout - main character and his best friend are incredibly loyal, which causes the main problem in the story
4. TBR - The Target - begins with T
New: Circe - Begins with C and Circe gardens and cooks
Air
5. TBR: The Bromance Book Club - main hero trying to get advice on love
New: All You Need is Love - two characters on cover
6. TBR: Cowboy SEAL Homecoming - it sounds like the heroine is incredibly helpful
New: Run to You - hero loves the outdoors
Water
7. TBR: The Queen's Accomplice - tagged mystery
New: The Mercenary mystery
8: TBR: The Closer You Come begins with C
New: Wild Heat - brave character
MountainKat wrote: "Hi Allie! Here are your picks - I hope you find something to love in March. 🥰🔥 Pick a book with fire on the cover; has an artistic/creative cover (your interpretation); a book with a smart charac..."
Thank you for the great picks MountainKat! I cannot wait to dive into them. I have no Idea how About That Kiss disappeared from my shelves! I read it last year. Thanks for calling my attention to it!
Jessi wrote: "KathyD, Here are your picks! Sorry it took so long I have a 7 week old baby! Let me know if you need repicks for any reason.
Fire Signs 🔥
1. New-
(F..."Jessi. . .congrats on your new addition! Thanks for these picks. . .they look great!
Allie wrote: "I'm so sorry that you had to wait for long Mary-Megan! I hope you find something to enjoy this month!..."Thanks for the picks! These look awesome! A bunch are already on my shelf waiting to be picked up and one of the new choices is one I've been debating, so I'll actually try it now. Thanks so much.
MountainKat wrote: "☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Hey MKat. Here are my picks for you.🔥 Pick a book with fire on the cover; has an artistic/creative cover (your interpretation); a book with a smart ..."
Hahahahaha, sounds like something I would do but glad you like your picks :-)
〰️Beth〰️ wrote: "Hello ♎️ Carmen ♎️ Please let me know if you need re-picks
.
💖📚🍀Happy March Reading🍀📚💖
🔥 Pick a book with fire on the cover; has an artistic/creative cover (your interpretation); a book with ..."
Thanks Beth for the picks. I see some good ones and can't wait to get to them ;-)
Laura (water sign)Here are your picks. I hope you enjoy them.
The Fire Signs
Pick a book with fire on the cover; has an artistic/creative cover (your interpretation); a book with a smart character or a character who is physically strong or fit
We have fire with Fool's Gold by Jon Hollins or a very fit character as Verity tries to buck the family tradition of helping cryptids (monsters) and be a ballroom dancer instead in Discount Armageddon by Seanan McGuire.
Pick a book that starts with an A, L or S; published in March, July or November; a book with a character who is a leader/head of something; a character who is stubborn; or a character who travels
Two stubborn lead characters who are fated for each other with A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole. Or check out the dystopian society where companies run the states and the heir to the most prominent was killed and brought back as a replicant in Replica by Jenna Black.
Earth Signs
Pick a book showing 'earth' on the cover (outdoor/scenic view, no people); has a realistic cover (your interpretation); a book with a character who is practical; or a character considered loyal
Now You See Me by Chris McGeorge has a beautiful outdoor scene on the cover and sounds intriguing. Or check out a loyal cop in the near future solving murders while dealing with personal issues and falling in love in Naked in Death by J.D. Robb.
Pick a book that starts with a T, V or C; published in April, August or December; a book with a character who gardens or cooks; a character who is shy; or a book about family
We have a pirate book Clockwork Pirate by Lyn Gala starting with a C or a book that is like James Bond set in urban fantasy and with family instead of an agency in The Man with the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green.
Air Signs
Pick a book with evidence of wind or clouds on the cover; with at least 2 people on the cover; a book with a social gathering; or with a character who gives or asks for advice
We both have this on our TBR, so give it a shot - The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang. Or check out this intriguing YA mystery book that is trying to solve a very old murder at a boarding school (lots of social gatherings) in Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson (just be aware this is a trilogy and so it isn't solved in this book).
Pick a book that starts with G, L or A; published in May, September or January; a book with a character considered friendly/good-natured; a character who likes to be outdoors; or a character who is helpful to others
Gwenvael the Handsome is super friendly character in What a Dragon Should Know by G.A. Aiken. Or check out a book that starts with the cliché woke up married in Vegas to a rock star but takes it beyond that in Lick by Kylie Scott
Water Signs
Pick a book with water on the cover or as the setting; that is tagged mystery; or a book with a character who is mysterious (your interpretation)
Lots of water on this cover - Surrendered to the Sea by Dessa Lux. Or check out a PI following the family footsteps in The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz (be aware the style is very different - tons of footnote referencing)
Pick a book that starts with C, S or P; published in June, October or February; a book with a character who is artistic (in any way); a character considered brave; or has a know it all character
This sounded intriguing and I'm certain the characters will be brave - The Supes by Matthew Pritt. Or check out a YA urban fantasy where a thief is forced to become a bodyguard in a world that seems mob-like but power is based on magic in Cold Burn of Magic by Jennifer Estep.
Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Laura (water sign)Here are your picks. I hope you enjoy them.
The Fire Signs
Pick a book with fire on the cover; has an artistic/creative cover (your interpretation); a book with a smart charact..."
Thank you! I love how in depth you went with these, lots of great picks look forward to reading xx
Hey
Fran
! I had your picks half done on Wednesday, but couldn't get them yesterday due to a meeting all day (that ended up running late UGH!) I tried to pick all over your list so you had some you hadn't seen in a while. Here are your picks for March - hope you find something good!! LMK if you need any repicks!The Fire Signs ~ Aries, Leo and Sagittarius
🔥 TBR: Ex Games– Certainly LOOKS like a physically strong or fit character…. YUM!
🔥 NEW: Tinderbox– Fire on cover – This is new to both of us as it’s on my PIFM list from Becca for March and I’ve already requested it from my library. LMK if you wanna buddy read!
🔥 TBR: Ticket Home– Both characters travel and both seem pretty darn stubborn! Think I have this on my TBR too!
🔥 TBR: The One You Want– Published March, wealthy/leader character, stubborn character
Earth Signs ~ Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn
🌎 TBR: Driving into the Sun– Outdoor scenic view on cover
🌎 TBR: Just You– Realistic cover, MC sounds practical/loyal
🌎 TBR: Three Ways to Wicked– Begins with T and published in December
🌎 NEW: Beauty and the Mustache– Character knits (works with hands) and family very much involved (including masturbating hillbilly brothers! OMG LOL) – This book totally crossed all my Ts and dotted all my Is and while I’m not overly fond of the whole series (it has ups and downs), I definitely loved this one! And a hero who writes poetry? SWOON! Also I think Ashley (the MC) is a Virgo…. LOL!
Air Signs ~ Gemini, Libra and Aquarius
💨 TBR: Daniel & Erik’s Super Fab Ultimate Wedding Checklist– 2 on cover, wedding social gathering and likely someone asks someone for advice! (Also the March Monthly challenge includes a wedding and LGBT category and sounds fun!)
💨 NEW: Enemies– Vaguely looks like clouds on the cover, social gatherings (sporting events/college parties), advice is given/received – Just read this one in Feb and LOVED it! The poor heroine goes through a LOT and the hero is not what I expected! It’s also a KU book if you do those.
💨 TBR: Handcuffs and Leather– Published in May and MC is a cop so he’s helpful to others
💨 TBR: Winning Back His Wife– Character likes to be outdoors
Water Signs ~ Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces
💦 TBR: Heidi's Guide to Four Letter Words– Sept pub, ‘mysterious character’, shy character - I so am adding this to my TBR!
💦 NEW: Thank You For Riding– Water on cover (snow is frozen water darn it!), hero is described as ‘stranger’ which makes him mysterious IMHO! – So I’m cheating a little… this is a book from our common books list and I really enjoyed this short, sweet story, though I feel like it could have been a full-length novel! I needed more!
💦 TBR: Virgin Territory– MC is a writer (artistic) and sounds interesting!
💦 NEW: Getting Played– Published in October, MC is a drummer (artistic), female MC is brave IMHO! – Another one that hit all my buttons. You had the first book, Getting Schooled in your TBR, but I haven't read that one either. I HIGHLY recommend getting this one on Audible Escape (Amazon) if you can because the narrator who reads for the hero, Dean has a seriously sexy, panty-dropping voice! Worth it just for that! LOL Plus… you know… the book was awesome!
Becca wrote: "Hi Sonja!Here are your picks for March :) I hope you enjoy them!
🔥 Pick a book with fire on the cover; has an artistic/creative cover (your interpretation); a book with a smart character or a ch..."
Thank you SO much Becca!! I've already put a couple of your new recommendations on hold at my library and pulled one off KU - thank you! Can't wait to get started! Hope you don't mind that I stole Tinderbox for my picks for Fran!
Sonja wrote: "Becca wrote: "Hi Sonja!Here are your picks for March :) I hope you enjoy them!
🔥 Pick a book with fire on the cover; has an artistic/creative cover (your interpretation); a book with a smart cha..."
I read Tinderbox (and Wild Irish Rose) through the Nook Serial Reads and loved them both way more than I expected! I hope you enjoy them :)
Becca, I apologize for the wait. Every book I have picked for you I have read and enjoyed. It too for ever to pick new to you books because each one I looked at you had read lol. Hope you like some of these. The Fire Signs ~ Aries, Leo and Sagittarius
TBR:
New:
TBR:
New:
Earth Signs ~ Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn
TBR:
New:
TBR:
New:
Air Signs ~ Gemini, Libra and Aquarius
TBR:
New:
TBR:
New:
Water Signs ~ Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces
TBR:
New:
TBR:
New:
Happy Reading
Just a few hours to go and only 2 left to give picks! Short month makes for stressful picking!!! I hope everyone has enjoyed it despite the shorter time frame :-)
Let me know if you'd like to volunteer to do repicks - I'll let you know if it's needed once the deadline has passed.
LaurLa wrote: "Let me know if you'd like to volunteer to do re-picks.."I am on CST so I can help tonight or tomorrow morning.
Carrie wrote: "Becca, I apologize for the wait. Every book I have picked for you I have read and enjoyed. It too for ever to pick new to you books because each one I looked at you had read lol. Hope you like some..."Thanks! I've already been able to get my hands on all but two of them tonight! :D
I can help with repicks if you need me.
The deadline has passed, so Beth and MKat, please go ahead with repicks - thank you for volunteering!Beth - pick for Carina
MKat - pick for Beth
LaurLa wrote: "The deadline has passed, so Beth and MKat, please go ahead with repicks - thank you for volunteering!Beth - pick for Carina
MKat - pick for Beth"
Will post ASAP Carina
I'll get started on your picks now Beth. 😊
Sorry for the delay Carina. Wanted to make sure I kept up with the series and books you have been reading.🔥 Pick a book with fire on the cover; has an artistic/creative cover (your interpretation); a book with a smart character or a character who is physically strong or fit
TBR Heat Exchange
NEW Birthright
🔥 Pick a book that starts with an A, L or S; published in March, July or November; a book with a character who is a leader/head of something; a character who is stubborn; or a character who travels
TBR The Lawman's Secret Vow
NEW Daddy-Long-Legs
🌎 Pick a book showing 'earth' on the cover (outdoor/scenic view, no people); has a realistic cover (your interpretation); a book with a character who is practical; or a character considered loyal
TBR Low Country Hero
NEW The 5th Horseman
🌎 Pick a book that starts with a T, V or C; published in April, August or December; a book with a character who gardens or cooks; a character who is shy; or a book about family
TBR The Trouble with Angels
NEW The Texan's Wager
💨 Pick a book with evidence of wind or clouds on the cover; with at least 2 people on the cover; a book with a social gathering; or with a character who gives or asks for advice
TBR You Say It First
NEW How to Keep a Secret
💨 Pick a book that starts with G, L or A; published in May, September or January; a book with a character considered friendly/good-natured; a character who likes to be outdoors; or a character who is helpful to others
TBR The Amish Suitor
NEW Angel's Rest
💦 Pick a book with water on the cover or as the setting; that is tagged mystery; or a book with a character who is mysterious (your interpretation)
TBR Under the Boardwalk
NEW The 6th Target
💦 Pick a book that starts with C, S or P; published in June, October or February; a book with a character who is artistic (in any way); a character considered brave; or has a know it all character
TBR Safe Haven
NEW Saving Jake
Please let me know if I need to re-pick
💖🍀📚Happy March Reading 📚🍀💖
MountainKat wrote: "I'll get started on your picks now Beth. 😊"No rush just make sure to use my rom potential picks shelf.
Thanks MKat
Hi Beth! Here are your picks - I hope they were worth the wait! In looking at your books, it seemed like you read lots of different genres, even within Romance. So my picks, especially the new ones, are kind of all over the too. Mostly some of my favorites that it seemed like you might like as well. 🤞🏼 Some of these were on your shelves, but you hadn't read the author and in this challenge, that counts as new to you. 😉🔥 Pick a book with fire on the cover; has an artistic/creative cover (your interpretation); a book with a smart character or a character who is physically strong or fit
NEW: Something About You* by Julie James - Love this one and all of her books!
TBR: From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata - I really need to try this author, I keep seeing such good things!
🔥 Pick a book that starts with an A, L or S; published in March, July or November; a book with a character who is a leader/head of something; a character who is stubborn; or a character who travels
NEW: On Dublin Street by Samantha Young - This series lived up to all the hype from a few years ago for me! The author just grabs your emotion and doesn't let go!
TBR: Wallbanger* by Alice Clayton - This was hilarious!
🌎 Pick a book showing 'earth' on the cover (outdoor/scenic view, no people); has a realistic cover (your interpretation); a book with a character who is practical; or a character considered loyal
NEW: Sweet Little Lies* by Jill Shalvis - Love her books and this series!
TBR: First Class to Portland by A.J. Harmo - Always liked Portland...
🌎 Pick a book that starts with a T, V or C; published in April, August or December; a book with a character who gardens or cooks; a character who is shy; or a book about family
NEW: Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson - Lots of fun, cute enemies to lovers story!
TBR: Enforcer by Samantha Whiskey - Nice cover!
💨 Pick a book with evidence of wind or clouds on the cover; with at least 2 people on the cover; a book with a social gathering; or with a character who gives or asks for advice
NEW: Heidi's Guide to Four Letter Words** by Tara Sivec and Andi Arndt - This just worked for me. I listened, I laughed and loved the whole experience! Andi Arndt's narration is great!
TBR: The Lightning-Struck Heart** by T.J. Klune - This book is fabulous! Totally worth the time to listen - Michael Lesley's narration and characterizations are amazing!
💨 Pick a book that starts with G, L or A; published in May, September or January; a book with a character considered friendly/good-natured; a character who likes to be outdoors; or a character who is helpful to others
NEW: Hard as It Gets by Laura Kaye - Really enjoyed this series, this is just the beginning of it all!
TBR: Secrets of a Summer Night* by Lisa Kleypas - I envy you getting to read these books for the first time!
💦 Pick a book with water on the cover or as the setting; that is tagged mystery; or a book with a character who is mysterious (your interpretation)
NEW: The Darkest Hour or In Bed with a Highlander both by Maya Banks - I couldn't decide between the RS and the HR since I loved them both! Though I think I lead towards the RS in this case - love those Kelly brothers! Anyway, I figured I would leave it up to you and whatever mood you are in at the time.
TBR: The Dom Who Loved Me* by Lexi Blake - Loving this series - I'm currently on #13!
💦 Pick a book that starts with C, S or P; published in June, October or February; a book with a character who is artistic (in any way); a character considered brave; or has a know it all character
NEW: Extreme Exposure* or Surrender* both by Pamela Clare - Again I couldn't decide between the RS and the HR, but I don't have a favorite here - other than the author. I love everything she writes!! You can't go wrong with either one and the audios are great for both!
TBR: Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord* by Sarah MacLean - Love her stuff too!
I don't know if you are a fan of audiobooks or not, but some of these are absolutely fabulous in audio! I marked the ones I especially loved and thought the narrators made the experience even better with an asterisk. 😊 Though honestly, I probably listed to all of the ones I've read. 🤷🏻♀️
Happy Reading!
Thanks everyone! Have a great reading month!
MountainKat wrote: "Hi Beth! Here are your picks - I hope they were worth the wait! In looking at your books, it seemed like you read lots of different genres, even within Romance. So my picks, especially the new ones..."These are fantastic MKat. I am glad March is a long month. I agree, I cannot believe I have not read these either. I do read just about every genre out there so thank you for taking the time to find such a great variety.
As for audiobooks, I am trying to listen to more but I have to really like the narrator. I will certainly check out all your suggestions. The one by Tara Sivec sounds promising since she wrote it with the narrator.
Thank you again and have a hope you have a great March 💖📚🍀📚💖
LaurLa wrote: "Thanks everyone! Have a great reading month!"🔥🌎🌬💦Thank you for organising a zodiac themed month LaurLa. 🔥🌎🌬💦
Sonja wrote: "Hey Fran
! I had your picks half done on Wednesday, but couldn't get them yesterday due to a meeting all day (that ended up running late UGH!) I tried to pick all over your list so you had some ..."
Sonja, thanks so much for these great picks!!
I am next on the waiting list for Tinderbox. If it comes in in time this month I would love to buddy read it with you!
Beth and Tamara, I am so sorry. It's been hectic here the past two weeks. Beth would you still like me to pick for you?
Rebecca wrote: "Beth and Tamara, I am so sorry. It's been hectic here the past two weeks. Beth would you still like me to pick for you?"Trust me I totally understand Rebecca. Plus it was a short month. No need to pick MKat was kind enough to pick for me.
🍀📚🏀Happy March Madness🏀📚🍀
Actually hope it is a calmer month for you! 🌹
Sonja wrote: "Hey Fran
! I had your picks half done on Wednesday, but couldn't get them yesterday due to a meeting all day (that ended up running late UGH!) I tried to pick all over your list so you had some ..."
Hi Sonja!
I finished Thank You For Riding from your list for me. I really liked it, and I agree with you, I wish it were longer!
I'm still going to try and get to one or two more this month :)
Thanks for the great picks!
Fran wrote: "Sonja wrote: "Hey Fran
! I had your picks half done on Wednesday, but couldn't get them yesterday due to a meeting all day (that ended up running late UGH!) I tried to pick all over your list so ..."
Yaay Fran!! Glad you got some reading in this month!
Becca wrote: "Hi Sonja!Here are your picks for March :) I hope you enjoy them!
🔥 Pick a book with fire on the cover; has an artistic/creative cover (your interpretation); a book with a smart character or a ch..."
Hey Becca! Just wanted to let you know I got
read and am working through both
and
! I liked Beard Necessities and am loving Bridge Kingdom so far! Tinderbox has kind of been set aside as I'm focusing on Bridge Kingdom first, but it's next! Still hoping to get to a few more this month, but we'll see! Been a little hectic lately with this whole widespread panic about this virus! Here's hoping everyone is safe and health - and can find toilet paper! LOL!
Chaos Book Reviews. wrote: "Nancy H wrote: "Hi Chaos,I love your picks for me, so no problem - lol. You are probably getting tired of looking at my TBR list, but you have done a great job once again! Thank you for such good..."
Hi Chaos Book Reviews,
I have finished the first pick, and it was really good: Premeditated Peppermint
I have started three more but will see how many I get read, since I am doing a favor for a teacher friend of mine who just asked me to read a book and write a quiz on it for one of her students (long story, on-going book project that I managed when I was still teaching and 'librarying'). The book has almost 700 pages so it is going to be a chore, and she is just getting the book to me today. I truly don't mind reading and writing the quizzes, in fact I enjoy it, and it is something I have done hundreds of times for hundreds of books, but this one is going to be intense so I don't know how many more of my March picks I will get read. (I will eventually ready most of them anyway, just not by month's end.)
Thanks for such good picks, though!
I hope you are having a good reading month.
Romance Readers Reading Challenges
Books mentioned in this topic
Magic Rises (other topics)Leverage in Death (other topics)
Park Avenue Player (other topics)
All Grown Up (other topics)
Repeat (other topics)
More...
I love your picks for me, so no problem - lol. You are probably getting tired of looking at my TBR list, but you have done a great job once again! Thank you for such good picks! I am eag..."
When I saw our pair up I was actually super curious what was new ☺️
This time around finding you picks was super easy.
I can't wait to see what you get read.