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2015 January Pick-it-for-Me Challenge
Hi all,Sign-ups are now closed! I hope to have the match-ups shortly but I'm having some (hopefully minor) computer issues, so apologies in advance if there is a bit of a delay!
Ok, rules are in message 4 and match-ups in message 5. I hope I didn't scramble anything during my little battle with my computer, but if something looks wrong, please let me know!
~KarenH~ wrote: "Ok, rules are in message 4 and match-ups in message 5. I hope I didn't scramble anything during my little battle with my computer, but if something looks wrong, please let me know!"Hi Karen, I have now time, so I can make some picks.
I'm sorry Katherine, but I didn't include you in the main group since you didn't think you'd be able to do them until later. I'll be matching up you and Karen and anyone who didn't receive picks from their original picker on December 28.
~KarenH~ wrote: "I'm sorry Katherine, but I didn't include you in the main group since you didn't think you'd be able to do them until later. I'll be matching up you and Karen and anyone who didn't receive picks f..."That is fine.
I get to pick for Kat and then Fran picks for me??? It's like I'm in the middle of the perfect PIFM sandwich :DKat, I'll get your picks up by tonight!
Nandar wrote: "Silver.... I'm thinking white gold here XD"Nandar, here's your picks:
Make New Friends
New to them author:-Last Hit (N)
New to you author:-Seven Sons (N)
New Release:-The Charlotte Chronicles (N)
New Series:-If I Were You (TBR)
Keep the Old
Their Favorite Author:-Dark Secret (TBR)
Your Favorite Author:-Intertwined (TBR)
Older Book:-Wicked Ties (N)
Next Book in Series:-Chosen (TBR)
Pamela Su,Here are your picks, hope you find something you like!! Happy Reading and Happy Holidays!!
Make New Friends
New to them author: Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley-great start to an even better series!
New to you author: Darkness Awakened by Stephanie Rowe-actually just started this yesterday and can see that I will continue with the series!
New Release: Not My Father's Son by Alan Cumming-this just released in October.
New Series: Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis-another great series start!
Keep the Old
Their Favorite Author: Beneath the Stain by Amy Lane-one of the most read authors on your lists
Your Favorite Author: Hard Knocks by Lori Foster-one of my favorite authors...this one is her most recent series but she has written MANY!!
Older Book: Billy and Me by Giovanna Fletcher-one of your older published books on your TBR.
Next Book in Series: Passion and Ponies by Tara Sivec-next in the series on your TBR!
hi, diane ~firefly~we seem to have fairly similar tastes, so i think i picked some good ones for you. for the most part, i tried to pick a new one and one from your tbr for each category.
make new friends
new to you author
About Last Night (new)- i discovered ruthie knox a couple of years ago and i really like her.
Wallbanger (tbr) - i didn't see anything else by alice clayton in your books anywhere
new to me author
On Dublin Street (new) - every time i read a book by samantha young, i'm surprised by how well written it is and how it draws me in.
Shifting Dreams (tbr) - i definitely want to read the next book in the series.
new release
Transcendence (new) - i enjoyed this 2014 release when i read it earlier this year.
Unbinding (tbr) - released october of this year
new series
Feral Sins (new) - there were so many choices for me here, but i ultimately went with this one. i liked that the H didn't feel as the the h was deficient in any way...and neither did she, even though just about everyone else did. a word of warning, though: apparently the earlier versions of this book had a menage situation. it wasn't in the version i read, and i think it was that much stronger for it, so if you don't want menage, make sure you get a later version of the book. i think that i got mine in 2012.
Beg For Mercy (tbr) - it looks like you haven't read anything in this series.
keep the old
your favourite author
Motor Mouth (tbr) - according to your stats, your second or third favourite author.
River Road (tbr) - your number 1 favouritest author (i know it's not a word, but i'm using it anyway.)
my favourite author
Just Good Friends (new) - i really, really like rosalind james (aka the author i like to recommend as often as possible). this isn't the first book in the series, but it is a standalone and i still haven't read the first book, so i can't speak for the quality of the story. i have liked everything else that i've read by her, though. if you like to read series in order, the first book is Just This Once and you can read it instead.
Her Hesitant Heart (new) - carla kelly writes such honourable, real men. i keep saying that i would follow her anywhere her writing journey takes her, even if that edges into something i wouldn't normally read.
older book
Surrender A Dream (new) - aka one of the best books that no one has heard of. i absolutely adore this book. it had me laughing, crying and everything in between. i think it's a shame that she didn't a) write more books and b) that more people aren't aware of her books.
Lie to Me (tbr) - published in 2008
next book in series
Summoning the Night (new) - you said that you wanted to read the next one in the series, and i didn't find it on your book lists. ;)
Black Widow (tbr) - next in the "elemental assassin" series
hope you enjoy. let me know if you need any re-picks.
JoyceI had fun looking through your shelves as we have a lot in common. I hope you like your picks.
Make New Friends
New to them author: A Potion to Die For by Heather Blake is a paranormal mystery that is fun. The town is a bit wedding crazy. Or check out an UF book based a bit on Greek mythology with Red Hot Fury by Kasey MacKenzie
New to you author: I just read the first in these series recently and enjoyed them, so maybe you will as well. The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch is high fantasy with anti-heroes. Or check out Kindling the Moon by Jenn Bennett which starts an intriguing UF series with demons.
New Release: I only have one that I have any knowledge of as most of my recent releases are further in series. But it is a great book - Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews (which is also on your TBR)
New Series: Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis. Since you have a few cats, you may enjoy this series. Or check out Dark Descendant by Jenna Black from your TBR. It is definitely a twist on the normal UF. Just be aware it starts a bit confusing as Nikki has no idea what is going on.
Keep the Old
Their Favorite Author: Check out more of Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunters with Night Play. Bride and Vane are one of my favorites. Or there is The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green which has a lot of James Bond type of action in this UF book.
Your Favorite Author:Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie. I just recently re-read this and still love the kooky characters with a touch of mystery. Jennifer Estep has recently become one of my favorites as I love two of her series. I think you would prefer the Mythos Academy YA with Touch of Frost
Older Book: The Corset Diaries by Katie MacAliser is a lot of fun as the people are starring in a reality TV series based on olden times. Or check out Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson which is fun (although the conflict was stupidly blown out of proportion). The "reltionship" with food the men have is pretty funny.
Next Book in Series: Two great series your are reading can be continued with Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher or Witness in Death by J.D. Robb
unusual child {aka beppy} wrote: "hi, diane ~firefly~we seem to have fairly similar tastes, so i think i picked some good ones for you. for the most part, i tried to pick a new one and one from your tbr for each category..."
Thanks for the amazing picks beppy. While I will definitely be reading River Road there are lots of other intriguing options.
BTW, I do want to continue the Arcadia Bell series (thanks for the previous rec) but books only end up on my TBR once I have purchased them, so it is just on my wishlist so far.
Hi Dee!I survived your shelves! =P I had trouble finding things that are new to you – almost everything I thought of you already had, but I managed to find some. Hope you find some that make you happy!
Make New Friends
New to them author:
New – Shaken by Dee Tenorio – I loved this book, and it's one of my go-to recemmendations. So much emotion in such a small package!
New – The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion – This was just plain fun, and I can't wait to get my hands on the sequel.
New to you author:
New – Fatal Affair – I started this series a few months ago, and liked it enough that I listened to the first three books right in a row. There are some similarities to the In Death books, but definite differences too.
TBR – Dane – I just read this a few days ago, my first experience with this author, and I enjoyed it quite a lot.
New Release:
TBR – Hook, Line, & Sinker – I haven't read this one yet, but you rated the first book highly, and it's Piper Vaughn...kind of hard to go wrong, for me at least!
TBR – 1001 Dark Nights: Roped In – Another one I haven't read yet but love the author.
New Series:
TBR – Hard as It Gets – I love this series, and this author in general. The newest book is high on my TBR.
New – Forgotten Sins – I read (or actually listened to) this a couple of months ago, and was quite intrigued by the sexy Dean brothers.
Keep the Old
Their Favorite Author:
TBR – I'm Dreaming of an Undead Christmas – A little late for Christmas, but it's never the wrong season for Molly Harper!
TBR – Archangel's Kiss – Author of the year for 2015, I really need to get into this series.
Your Favorite Author:
TBR – Born in Death (or whatever book is up next, I couldn't tell for sure) – if I was forced to pick, this would probably be my all-time favorite series.
TBR – Making Promises – I forget in between books how emotional Amy Lane's books are, but just read another one that reminded me all over again, and I loved this whole series.
Older Book:
New – Do Over – Another short book packed with emotion, I loved it!
New – Quinn's Hart – Short and so sweet.
Next Book in Series:
TBR – The Sum of All Kisses – I haven't read this series yet, but it's on your preferred shelf and you rated the first two books in the series fairly highly.
TBR – Up From the Grave – Really good ending to a series that I loved!
Enjoy, and have a wonderful holiday!
Larissa—Here are your picks—hope that you find something that you like. Happy Holidays to you!New to them author:
Slammed by Colleen Hoover, an angsty YA romance set in Michigan, where I live. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...New to you author:
The Secret Diary of Lizzie Bennet is a lot of fun, and there’s a series of youtube shorts to go along with it. Most fun if you’re read Pride and Predjudice. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...New Release:
Kindling Flames: Gathering Tinder https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...New Series: A new-to-you series,
Corralled https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8...Their Favorite Author:
Heart of Obsidian https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...Your Favorite Author: To go along with the Lizzie Bennet diaries,
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...Older Book:
Eyes Wide Open https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...Next Book in Series:
Treasure your love https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Hi Breann!*edited- added one that I forgot to post....a shortie but a goodie :) *
I don't think there are many m/m books that you haven't read that I have.....but I tried to find you a few. I gave you a mix of m/m and m/f...there is even an m/m/f in there. I hope you find something you like!
Make New Friends
New to them author:-
(tbr)The Blinding Light- I think we all picked this one up free, maybe our Jan buddy read?
(new)Deep Desires- I love all things Charlotte Stein.
New to you author:-
(tbr) Beauty And The Bookworm- I recently read this one by Nick Pageant. Very cute and sweet.
New Release:-
(tbr)Blue Mountain
New Series:-
(new)Secrets and Ink
Keep the Old
Their Favorite Author:-
(tbr)Shield of Winter
(tbr)Pride and Politics
Your Favorite Author:-
(new)Dirty Thirty- hot, sexy fun with a husband,wife and her bday present to him (another guy)
(new)Never a Hero- stand-alone in a series. You can start at the first one if you can't stand to read out of order. But I promise it stands alone :)
Older Book:-
(new)Noticed Me Yet?- I recently got this one from a Secret Elf...looks cute.
(tbr) Lost Won
*(new) The Question- super short but heartfelt and sweet
Next Book in Series:
(tbr) Sense of Place- love this series!
(tbr)Before Jamaica Lane
Hi MountainKat! Here are my picks for you! I added a few to my shelf while browsing yours :)New to them author
Come Away with Me(Shelf), I love the cover!
I absolutely adored Butterfly Hunter(New) so I'll add this one here, too.
New to you author
Love is a Stranger(New) Seriously. This series is quickly moving to the very tip-top of my favorites list. Nik & Ben are… like my new Ty & Zane, but more. Seriously.
Jay Walking(New) Fun, cute, light bird-shifter story. It doesn’t take itself seriously at all, and it’s full of bird puns. Just cute.
New Release
The Back-Up Plan(Shelf) I always really enjoy Mari Carr. Come to think of it, I haven't read any of hers in quite some time!
Loveblood(New) is adorable, adorable, adorable! I squeed and grinned and sighed like a crazy person.
New Series
Kodiak's Claim(Shelf)
Home Again(Shelf) While this wasn’t my favorite in the series (3 stars from me) I’m rec’ing this because I seriously love the later books in the series. The first few were okay, but the rest solidified Cardeno C. as a favorite author of mine. The books don’t necessarily need to be read in order, either. I guess I'm recommending the series as a whole :)
Their favorite author
Rocky Mountain Rebel(Shelf)
The Gravedigger's Brawl(TBR) This isn’t on your shelf, but it’s my favorite Abi Roux.
Your Favorite Author
Christmas Kitsch(Shelf) I've not read this one, but Amy Lane knows how to write a holiday story!
Mine to Possess(TBR) Again, this one isn’t on your shelf, but you seem to have liked the first three in the series and this is another really good one!
Older Book
Chased(Shelf)
Mind Games(New) I love this UF series
Next Book in series
Prelude(Shelf)
Take Me(Shelf) Another case of cover love from me!
I hope you find a few to enjoy! Happy Holidays!
Fran wrote: "Hi Breann!I don't think there are many m/m books that you haven't read that I have.....but I tried to find you a few. I gave you a mix of m/m and m/f...there is even an m/m/f in there. I hope you..."
I see lots I want to read! Blinding Light works for me as our buddy read.
Thanks for the picks :)
Breann wrote: " Blinding Light works for me as our buddy read."Sounds good to me - I picked it up and I'm pretty sure Kat did too, even though neither of us have managed to get it on our TBRs yet!
Tarsila--I'm glad to make these picks for you...we couldn't be farther apart in favorite books...but hopefully I've gotten close to what you may like...enjoy!Make New Friends
New to them author: The Great Gatsby is considered to be an American Classic. Very well written and shorter. I hope you enjoy it…it was a book I read quite a long time ago…I think I was in college.
New to you author: I recently read Secret Daughter by Shilpi Somaya Gowda…very well written and I believe one of my all time favorite books.
New Release: We Were Liars, E. Lockhart was released mid-year this year. Top vote getter for Good Reads in the Young Adult category. Check it out!
New Series: To All the Boys I've Loved Before, Jenny Han. Book 2 comes out sometime next year OR if you want a more established series…If I Stay, Gayle Forman
Keep the Old
Your Favorite Author: Abandon, Meg Cabot seems to be one of your favorites.
My Favorite Author: JR Ward is one of my favorites…a bit racier than what you have on your list though. I’ll recommend the 1st in her Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, Dark Lover
Older Book: The Reader, Bernhard Schlink. This book is on my ‘to read’ list as well.
Next Book in Series: next I believe is Getting the Girl, Markus Zusak
karen…i'll hopefully get your picks done tomorrow...you have quite the list for me to wade through to find anything new! ;)
No problem, Kathy, I can be patient! :D
Breann wrote: "Hi MountainKat! Here are my picks for you! I added a few to my shelf while browsing yours :)"Thanks Breann for the awesome picks! I see several I know I want to read - just need to sit down and see if I can fit even more in next month!
Your comment earlier made me giggle!
Hi Kristy! I really hoped to work on your picks tonight but real life is interfering. And I fear it might for the next day or two. I won't forget you - I promise! And I will try to make it worth the wait too!
Hi Sadie,Here are my picks. I hope you find something you'll like
New to them author:
I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella
Eversea by Natasha Boyd
New to you author:
Obsidian by Jennifer L.Armentrout
Tall, Tatted and Tempting by Tammy Falkner
New Release:
Riot by Jamie Begley
The Young Elites by Marie Lu
New Series:
Play by Kylie Scott
Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden
Their Favorite Author:
Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead
Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover
Your Favorite Author:
Night Road by Kristin Hannah
The Gamble by Kristen Ashley
Older Book:
Midnight's Daughter by Karen Chance
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young
Next Book in Series:
Lover Eternal by J.R.Ward
Whispers in the Dark by Maya Banks
Skandia,I had so much fun rummaging around your bookshelves :) I hope you find something here you'd like to read.
Make New Friends
New to them author:
You have a couple of Nalini Singh's books in your tbr but can I suggest Angels' Blood. It's the start of one of my favourite, constantly being re-read, series. If you like reading via audiobooks the narration is excellent.
New to you author:
This one is a little bit harder for me to do. I haven't had any time to read in the last couple of years and am only just getting back into it. There's only been a couple of authors I've been able to keep up on so I'm going to recommend one that isn't technically "new to me" but is one of the first authors I've started catching up on now I have a bit more time. You've read books 1 & 2 of Larissa Ione's Demonica series so why don't you read number 3 Passion Unleashed
New Release:
Jeaniene Frost's first book in her new series has been released recently. Try The Beautiful Ashes, I'd be interested to hear what you think.
New Series:
Devon Monk's Allie Beckstrom series is amazing and uses magic as in a way I've never seen before. It takes a while to ease into the series and Magic to the Bone does suffer from first book syndrome slightly but it's worth it. It's also a series that has been finished if you like to read series that have concluded.
Keep the Old
Their Favorite Author:
You seem to have loved the start of Molly Harper's Jane Jameson series so either read the next book Nice Girls Don't Live Forever or if you'd like a book about fresh starts for the new year try How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf.
Your Favorite Author:
I don't think I've recommended anything yet that wasn't from my favourite authors, so I'm going to bend the rules a little and recommend Ann Aguirre's Grimspace. No matter how many books I read - it sticks in my mind as one of my favourites.
Older Book:
Let's go as old as your tbr list goes. Villette by Charlotte Brontë.
Next Book in Series:
You rated the first three of the series as 5 stars so I think to round off the recs I'll suggest you read Jennifer L. Armentrout's next book in her Lux series Origin
Kristin here are my picks for you:Make New Friends
N2U Author:
Janette Rallison:
. I just finished reading this book and I loved it.Graeme Rutherfurd:
. I have this on my read list for January. My brother tells me he's a good writer.N2Me Author:
John Marsden:
. I'm reading this book at the moment and I'm enjoying the plot a lot.Jackie French:
New Release:
. I understand this will be being released by the end of December in the US. I've already read this book myself and enjoyed it a lot.New Series:
. I read this ages ago and really loved it. I hope you like it as well.Keep the Old:
Your Favourite Author:
You seem to have read a lot of Karen Marie Moning's books so I thought another one of hers would be a good way to go.
My Favourite Author:
One of my many favourite authors is Elizabeth Berg:
Older Book:
on your shelf since 2005
also been on your shelf since 2005
another 2005 oneNext Book in Series:
ok FrankHere you go!
New to them Author
Dark Currents - UF/norse mythology - I just finished up the trilogy and loved it (N2U)
Ivan - lots of buzz about this series on here and Amazon - I just read the first and enjoyed it (N2U)
New to you Author
Turn Up the Heat - I just glommed all of this series in the last week, pretty safe to say, new favorite (N2U)
Crazy Little Thing - I read this last MnG and found it a cute romance with a divorced mom (N2U)
New Release
Dust of Snow - released Nov14 (TBR - PS)
Snowy Days, Steamy Nights: Come in from the Cold - this actually comes out first week in Jan, but I remember you liking those anthology bundles (I think)(N2U)
New Series
A Love Worth Biting For (TBR, non-PS)
Wrong Bed, Right Guy (N2U)
Their Favorite Author
Cowboy Take Me Away - favorite author (top 2)(TBR-non PS)
Landline (TBR-ps)
Your Favorite Author
The Proposal - one of my old school favorite authors; also FAC and works for the RT challenge (bk3 in the series was nominated for one of the historical categories)
Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs - Molly Harper, need I say more ;) (N2U)
Older Book
Some like It Spicy - pub Jul 13 (buddy read maybe) - (TBR-ps)
Ink Inspired (TBR-ps)
New Book in Series
Off the Record - bk3 in series you've enjoyed (TBR-ps)
Bearing All - bk4 in series you've enjoyed (TBR-ps)
-- Carla Collette!! New to them Author
Stolen: A Letter to My Captor
It is based on your shelf "read". I loved this book, because it makes you have strange feelings towards the wrong people. I hope you enjoy it!
New to you Author
The Truth About Alice
I am very interested in this book, I am just waiting for it to come to Brazil!
New Release
The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender
New Series
The Pillars of the Earth It is on your list, and it is not rated, so I thought maybe you would enjoy reading it.
Their Favorite Author
Where Roses Grow Wild
I've seen you read some 10 books by Meg Cabot and I wonder if you would like her other books for adults, since you read Educating Caroline.
Your Favorite Author
The Portrait of a Lady I completely adore this book, it has everything anyone needs!!
Older Book
The Metamorphosis
It could be older than this, but this book is really amazing!!
New Book in Series
How to Marry a Duke I see you like this type of book, and I am not so much into it so I barely know what to pick, but I think this will do it.
Kathy - I will try to start on your picks today but it will probably be Friday before I get them done and posted. Just didn't want you watching and waiting and getting fearful I'd forgotten ;-)Happy Holidays to you!! If you do not celebrate them, I still wish you a happy and safe New Year!
Hi unusual child {aka beppy}These are the picks, hopefully you'll find something to enjoy! Happy reading!:)
Make New Friends
New to them author: After Dark by Jayne Castle - I love this series, one of the hidden treasures out there.
New to me author: The Madness Of Lord Ian MacKenzie by Jennifer Ashley or Cast in Shadow by Michelle Sagara - An historical and some high-fantasy with very strong elements of mystery attached to them.
New Release:Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews - I do not think Ilona Andrews has ever dissapointed, her new series is a great start.
New Series: A Soldier's Duty by Jean Johnson or Shadow Game by Christine Feehan
- Jean Johnson has some amazing skills at building universes and Feehan's books are always very hot.
Keep The Old
Their Favorite Author: Banishing the Dark by Jenn Bennett or Heartbreaker by Linda Howard - I've seen you've read these authors so enjoy :)
My Favorite Author: The Mane Squeeze by Shelly Laurenston - Always a good time with this series.
Older Book: Sugar Creek by Toni Blake or The Rose Garden by Susanna Kearsley - They looked quite intriguing.
Next Book in Series: Black at Heart by Leslie A.Kelly or Bedroom Games by Jessica Clare - They looked like dangerous/hot reads :)
Layla wrote: "Hi unusual child {aka beppy}These are the picks, hopefully you'll find something to enjoy! Happy reading!:)
Make New Friends
New to them author: After Dark by Jayne Castle - ..."
thanks, layla. i want to read them all! ususally i can talk myself out of reading some of them, but it will be very hard to choose.
Breann wrote: "Fran wrote: "Hi Breann!I don't think there are many m/m books that you haven't read that I have.....but I tried to find you a few. I gave you a mix of m/m and m/f...there is even an m/m/f in ther..."
Breann,
I added one more to your picks. I edited the original post. I wrote it really small in my notebook and didn't see it last night...my eyes are getting old...
Dee wrote: "ok FrankHere you go!
New to them Author
Dark Currents - UF/norse mythology - I just finished up the trilogy and loved it (N2U)
Ivan - lots of buzz about this seri..."
Thanks for the picks Dee! I am going to go with Dust of Snow. I would also like to get to Some like It Spicy, and I would love to buddy read it with you if we can fit it in :)
Carla_Collette wrote: "Larissa—Here are your picks—hope that you find something that you like. Happy Holidays to you!New to them author:
Slammed by Colleen Hoover, an angsty YA romance set ..."Thank you, Carla_Collette! Looking forward to these reads! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Hi SunshineWe had a lot of common authors and books so I tried my best to find picks. :) I hope you enjoy them!
New to them author: TBR/New Author
You haven't read anything by this author yet and her Bliss series in a big favorite of mine. New to you author: New
I recently read this book and enjoyed it enough to add the second book to my TBR.New Release: New
You have a book by this author on your TBR and this book is currently free on Amazon! New Series: TBR-New Author
I LOVE this series.Keep the Old
Their Favorite Author: TBR
Your Favorite Author: TBR-New Author
I love Larissa Ione and it isn't just because I love her name lolOlder Book: TBR-New Author
I really loved this book!Next Book in Series: TBR
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
~Larissa
Laurla wrote: "Kathy - I will try to start on your picks today but it will probably be Friday before I get them done and posted. Just didn't want you watching and waiting and getting fearful I'd forgotten ;-)H..."
Sounds good! I understand the busyness of the week!!
Have a very Merry Christmas yourself! I wish you and yours a wonderful holiday and a fantastic New Year!
Oops! I almost forgot!Hi Shelby my love!
Make New Friends
New to them author: Runabout (NEW) - Okay, I really have no idea if you have read her before since she's not on your shelf but she's seriously my all-time favorite small-town American Historical romance authors. And I normally dislike the genre! :)
New to you author: Ty Hard (TBR)
New Release: A Cup of Tea and a Few Broken Rules (NEW) or if you have already read it...
How to Train Your Dom in Five Easy Steps (TBR)
New Series: Groom of Convenience (NEW) - This was such a weird book. I'm curious to see your reaction whether you would love it or hate it.
Keep the Old
Their Favorite Author: The Art of Breathing (TBR)
Your Favorite Author: Loving Jay (NEW) - Super super super love this author. She swiftly became one of my favorite authors of the year.
Older Book: Moon Called (TBR)
or...Facing the Music (NEW)
Next Book in Series: Love, Hypothetically (TBR)
Elke wrote: "Pamela Su,Here are your picks, hope you find something you like!! Happy Reading and Happy Holidays!!
Make New Friends
New to them author: Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley-great sta..."
Hi Elke!
Thanks for the recs. I see quite a lot of books that interest me. I will let you know how I got on next month. :)
Hi AmyMy picks for you (hope you find something on this list that catches your eye, I tried to find books that weren't chick lit or contemporary)
Make New Friends
New to them author: Long Hard Ride(N)I checked your shelves and it appears you haven't read anything by Lorelei James yet. Rough Riders is my all time favourite series.
New to you author: I just read Reaper's Property(TBR) last week and really enjoyed it, I will definitely be reading the next in the series.
New release: Rock Addiction(TBR) this book is also on my TBR list and I'm hoping to read it myself sometime next month.
New Series: Throttle Me(N) I really enjoyed this series and am now waiting for the next book to be released.
Keep the Old
Their fav author:Rebel Obsession(N)
I see you really enjoyed Donya Lynne all the kings men series so this is the next one in that series.
Your fav author:Bared to You(TBR) I really enjoyed this series hope you do too.
Older Book:Wicked Ties(TBR) I absolutely loved this series. Published in 2007
Next book in series: I see you are currently reading Last Hit next in the series is Last Gift which is a holiday novella.
Happy Reading!
OK Karen...we appear to have similar taste, so it took a while to find new stuff for ya!Hope I found a few you'll be excited about! Merry Christmas and Happy Reading!
Make New Friends
New to them author: Recommend a book by an author that your pickee has never read.
The Siren New
New to you author: Recommend a book by an author that you have just recently discovered, and is hopefully becoming a favorite.
Becoming Sir New
New Release: Recommend a book that was released for the first time within the last six months.
No Boundaries New
New Series: Recommend a book that is the first in a series that is totally new to your pickee
Claimed New
Keep the Old
Their Favorite Author: Recommend a book by an author that your pickee seems to really enjoy.
Shadow Spell TBR
Your Favorite Author: Recommend a book by one of your favorite authors.
Hard to Come By TBR
Older Book: Recommend a book that was released prior to 2014.
Rush TBR
Next Book in Series: Recommend the next book in a series that your pickee is currently reading.
Full Moon TBR
Tarsila wrote: "-- Carla Collette!! New to them Author
Stolen: A Letter to My Captor
It is based on your shelf "read". I loved this book, because it makes you have strange feelings towards the wro..."
Thanks for the picks; I'll let you know what I end up reading. Happy New Year!
Hey Amanda! here are your picks.. Make New Friends
New to them author: Raw by Bella Aurora
New to you author: Escorted by Claire Kent
New Release: Perfect Chaos by Nashoda Rose
New Series: Artic Winds by Sondrae Bennett
Keep the Old
Their Favorite Author: Bully by Penelope Douglas
Your Favorite Author: The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst
Older Book: Come Away with Me by Kristen Proby
Next Book in Series: Rocky Mountain Haven by Vivian Arend
HAPPY READING!
Hi Penney here are your picks for January. I hope you find something good to read.Make New Friends
New to them author: NEW-Dead Man and the Restless Spirits by Lou Harper. I don't usually read m/m books but I recently read this for a challenge and really enjoyed it. Plus it is a short one if you want a fast read.
New to you author: NEW-Free to Fall by Lauren Miller. I loved this book and want to read more from her.
New Release: NEW- The Cinderella Murder by Mary Higgins Clark released Nov 2014. I already read this and it was good.
New Series: TBR-Splintered I enjoyed this book very much. A slightly different take on Alice in Wonderland.
Keep the Old
Their Favorite Author: TBR-Shield of Winter by Nalini Singh. I see you are reading at least two of her series. This is the next one in the Pys-Changeling series which I recently started and really like.
Your Favorite Author: NEW-The Mummy I have read most of this authors books. This one is one of the stand alone books she has written. I really loved this one. It is very different from the rest of her book, but one that I wished she continued.
Older Book: TBR- Fool Moon This is a really enjoyable series. I think I enjoyed the second one even more than the first.
Next Book in Series: TBR-The King by J.R. Ward. I see you have read most of this series and this is the next one waiting for you to read.
Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "JoyceI had fun looking through your shelves as we have a lot in common. I hope you like your picks.
Make New Friends
New to them author: A Potion to Die For by Heather Blake i..."
I love my picks. I added a few more series to my TBR list. LOL. I think I might start with Witness in Death and move up from there.
Hi Zara! So sorry I haven't gotten to your picks yet. I'm working with a small hangover and a HUGE "post holiday" mess, but I promise your picks will be up before this day is over :-)
Penney wrote: "Hi Zara! So sorry I haven't gotten to your picks yet. I'm working with a small hangover and a HUGE "post holiday" mess, but I promise your picks will be up before this day is over :-)"That's OK Penney.
WoW!!!Laurla, I loved browsing through your bookshelves. Choosing your picks was a bit dangerous for me and I found more great books I wanted to read and others that I needed to get to.
My picks for you are...
Make New Friends
***New to you author: Recommend a book by an author that you have never read.
Undeniable This book is one of my favorite reads of 2014
***New to me author: Recommend a book by an author that I have just recently discovered, and is hopefully becoming a favorite.
Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare, 2014 GR choice nominee
Hold on to Me by Elisabeth Naughton I loved the 1st book in the series
and Death By Honeymoon / Death by Jealousy by Jaden Skye both currently free on Amazon
***New Release: Recommend a book that was released for the first time within the last six months.
Scandal And The Duchess Released September 2014. Another great series to continue.
***New Series:Recommend a book that is the first in a series that is totally new to you.
Consequences This is a book and series that I have had on my TBR list for a very long time.
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Keep the Old
***Your Favorite Author: Recommend a book by an author that you seem to really enjoy.
by Kindle Alexander Texas Pride.
Laurla, you rated a couple of her books Double Full and The Current Between Us 4 stars. I gave Texas Pride 4 stars. Why not try another. Plus its about a cowboy. mmmmmm
Love cowboys...
***My Favorite Authors: Recommend a book by one of my favorite authors.
On your TBR
Protecting What's His by Bailey, Tessa,
I’ve read...Letting Go by Michele Zurlo..just wonderful, and She Can Run by Melinda Leigh ...great mystery/thriller
***Older Book: Recommend a book that was released prior to 2014. Reaper's Property by Joanna Wylde Published about 2 years ago, January 2013. I love bad boys, cowboys, pirates, millionaire, gangs - vampires / motorcycles. These are motorcycle bad boys.
***Next Book in Series: Recommend the next book in a series that you are currently reading.
Come A Little Bit Closer … Book 7 of 15 of the Sullivans. I love Bella Andre and have read the first 2 books of the series. I need to continue this series, too.
I need to continue this series, as well. You’re further along that me. Another pick for you Rumor
***New 2 You***
***2 Be Read***
Laurla, I hope you find a couple you love to start this year…
Happy New Year
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Hi Elke,Here are your recs, hopefully you find something you enjoy!
New to them author: Recommend a book by an author that your pickee has never read.
Cry No More or After the Night (NEW): Both are favorites from Linda Howard who is a new author to you.
Backseat Saints (NEW): Joshilyn Jackson is a new to you author and I really enjoy her books. This book is kind of dark and explores domestic violence but it has an honesty and brashness to it that I found appealing.
New to you author: Recommend a book by an author that you have just recently discovered, and is hopefully becoming a favorite.
Visions of Heat (TBR): It seems we both read the first one in this series at the same time and both enjoyed it enough to add the second one to our TBR list.
Lick (NEW): This book was recommended to me last month through the PIFM challenges and I really enjoyed it. It’s a fast, easy and very fun story of a girl who wakes up in Vegas married to a rock-star. This made me want to pick up more from this author.
New Release: Recommend a book that was released for the first time within the last six months.
Burned (TBR): I love KMM and see that you seem to as well. This isn’t released until the end of January so I’ll also give you another book to choose that would give you more time to read.
Beautiful Oblivion (TBR): I also placed this on my TBR list after finishing the Beautiful series, let me know how it is.
New Series: Recommend a book that is the first in a series that is totally new to your pickee.
Black Ice (NEW): You seem to like romantic suspense novels and I thought this was a good edge-of-your-seat type of book and its also the first in the series.
Their Favorite Author: Recommend a book by an author that your pickee seems to really enjoy.
Somewhere I'll Find You (NEW): You seem to really like Lisa Kleypas and this was one of her novels that you haven’t read. I enjoyed this book and hopefully you will too.
He's So Fine (TBR): You seem to also read a lot of Jill Shalvis and this one is on your on-deck challenges shelf.
Your Favorite Author: Recommend a book by one of your favorite authors.
Drums of Autumn (TBR): I love the Diana Gabaladon and the Outlander series. I see this is on your bookshelf for on-deck challenges and I would definitely recommend continuing the series.
Paradise (NEW): Judith McNaught is one of my favorite authors and this is my favorite of hers. This book is an epic romance that spans decades and brings you on an emotional roller-coaster.
Older Book: Recommend a book that was released prior to 2014.
Avenging Angel (TBR): this is the oldest book on your on-deck challenges shelf.
Saving Grace (NEW): You seem to really enjoy historical novels and highlanders, I do too! This is one of my favorite highlander books and it was published in 1993.
Next Book in Series: Recommend the next book in a series that your pickee is currently reading.
Darkness Seduced (TBR): Well this was nice and easy since you are currently reading the first book. This series looks good, I’ve added it to by TBR list.
Happy reading!
-Kristin
Zara wrote: "Kristin here are my picks for you:Make New Friends
N2U Author:
Janette Rallison:
. I just finished reading this book and I loved it.Graeme Rutherfurd: [book..."
Hi Zara,
Thanks for the picks! I'm thinking the Rosie Project or The Year of Pleasures for now.
Thanks and Happy New Year!
Kristin
Kristin,Thanks so much for the great picks!! Not sure which one to get to first...but for sure I want to try
..looks interesting!!
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