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message 51: by Becca da (new)

Becca da Romance Queen (becca_da_romance_queen) | 54 comments YAY, SUPER PUMPED


message 52: by Sonja (new)

Sonja (sonjac) | 1364 comments YAAAY! Courtney, I'll get on your picks tomorrow!


message 53: by Aiswrya (new)

Aiswrya | 2044 comments Nayara, I’ll have your picks on Saturday :) just glanced through your shelf. You have so many of my favorites on your list! I’m so excited 😁


message 54: by Nancy H (last edited Jul 23, 2020 06:30PM) (new)

Nancy H | 1111 comments Elena K.,
Here are your picks. You have some really good ones awaiting you on your shelf - I wanted to pick even more for you, but restrained myself - lol. If you don't see any you like, please let me know and I can give you some more.

Contemporary: The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend and A Summer at Sea - I loved both of these!
The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald A Summer at Sea by Katie Fforde

Historical: Green Dolphin Street and A Curious Beginning ( I LOVE this series!)
Green Dolphin Street by Elizabeth Goudge A Curious Beginning (Veronica Speedwell, #1) by Deanna Raybourn

LGBT: Man on the cover - The Shape of Water; Criminal Confections - really good mystery with two possible best-friends-to-lovers possibilities
The Shape of Water (Inspector Montalbano, #1) by Andrea Camilleri Criminal Confections (A Chocolate Whisperer Mystery, #1) by Colette London

Paranormal: Fantasy - Beyond the Sea; animal on cover - Just One of the Guys (another really good one!)
Beyond the Sea by L.H. Cosway Just One of the Guys by Kristan Higgins

Suspense: White Nights - I just finished this one and loved it; it has suspense, secrets, and much more; One Dance In Paris - lots of secrets here, plus blue and red on cover; another really good one that was very different than I thought it would be from the blurb
White Nights (Shetland Island, #2) by Ann Cleeves One Dance In Paris by Julia Holden

Inspirational: Two with pastel colors - Moonlight Over Manhattan and A Summer Escape and Strawberry Cake at the Cosy Kettle
Moonlight Over Manhattan by Sarah Morgan A Summer Escape and Strawberry Cake at the Cosy Kettle (Cosy Kettle, #2) by Liz Eeles

Erotica: On Dublin Street and The Young Blood - both show 'some' skin
On Dublin Street (On Dublin Street, #1) by Samantha Young The Young Blood (No Better Angels #4) by Erin Satie

Western: Both have yellow/tan on covers - Sex, Lies & Sweet Tea and The Copper Beech
Sex, Lies & Sweet Tea (Moonlight and Magnolias, #1) by Kris Calvert The Copper Beech by Maeve Binchy

Happy reading!


message 55: by Mary-Megan (new)

Mary-Megan | 2325 comments MountainKat
Here are your picks. I hope there's something good in this mix...

Contemporary
❤️ The Summer Deal
❤️ Undercover Bromance
The Summer Deal (Wildstone, #5) by Jill Shalvis Undercover Bromance (Bromance Book Club, #2) by Lyssa Kay Adams

Historical
🧡 Texas Glory
🧡 It Takes Two to Tumble
Texas Glory (Texas Trilogy, #2) by Lorraine Heath It Takes Two to Tumble (Seducing the Sedgwicks, #1) by Cat Sebastian

LGBT (M/M, Lesbian Romance)
💛 IRL: In Real Life
💛 Blindsided
IRL In Real Life (After Oscar, #1) by Lucy Lennox Blindsided (Fake Boyfriend #4) by Eden Finley

Paranormal
💚 Alpha Night
💚 Broken Warrior
Alpha Night (Psy-Changeling Trinity, #4; Psy-Changeling, #19) by Nalini Singh Broken Warrior (The Weavers Circle, #1) by Jocelynn Drake

Suspense
💙 Only a Millionaire
💙 Killing Time
Only a Millionaire (The Sinclairs #6.5) by J.S. Scott Killing Time (One Eyed Jacks, #1) by Cindy Gerard

Inspirational
💜 Siren in Waiting
💜 The Duchess Deal
Siren in Waiting (Texas Sirens, #5) by Sophie Oak The Duchess Deal (Girl Meets Duke, #1) by Tessa Dare

Erotica
🖤 On His Knees
🖤 Beautiful Bastard
On His Knees (Blasphemy #4) by Laura Kaye Beautiful Bastard (Beautiful Bastard, #1) by Christina Lauren

Western
💟 Of Blood and Bone
💟 Part Time Cowboy
Of Blood and Bone (Chronicles of The One, #2) by Nora Roberts Part Time Cowboy (Copper Ridge, #1) by Maisey Yates

Happy Reading!


message 56: by Becca da (new)

Becca da Romance Queen (becca_da_romance_queen) | 54 comments Heyo Nancy H!

Here are my picks for you, happy reading! <3

Contemporary
Recommend a book that either:
❤️ is labeled Contemporary or
❤️ has two people on the cover
❤️ has a surprise pregnancy or pretend relationship storyline

I'm big on contemporary, so this will be easy! :)
TBR: From Thailand with Love
NEW: If I'm Being Honest
Historical
Recommend a book that either:
🧡 is labeled historical or
🧡 has just a woman on the cover
🧡 has a second chance storyline
TBR: A School for Unusual Girls
NEW: Refugee
LGBT (M/M, Lesbian Romance)
Recommend a book that either:
💛 is labeled LGBT, M/M, or Lesbian or
💛 has just a man on the cover
💛 has a best friends to lovers storyline
TBR: The Miracle Donut
NEW: You Know Me Well
Paranormal
Recommend a book that either:
💚 is labeled paranormal, fantasy, or science fiction or
💚 has an animal on the cover or in the story
💚 has a creative or artistic cover (in your opinion)
TBR: As You Wish
NEW: Ancient Protector
Suspense
Recommend a book that either:
💙 is labeled suspense or
💙 has a character with secrets
💙 has a red or blue cover
NEW: Red Queen
TBR: A Gentlewoman's Guide to Murder
Inspirational
Recommend a book that either:
💜 is labeled Inspirational or has a religious theme or
💜 has a cover with pastel colors
💜 has a sweet or wholesome character
NEW: The Stand-In Boyfriend (sweet character)
Erotica
Recommend a book that either:
🖤 is labeled erotica or
🖤 has a cover that shows some skin
🖤 has an alpha male or enemies to lovers storyline
NEW: The Deal
Western
Recommend a book that either:
💟 is labeled western or
💟 has a character the works outdoors
💟 has an orange, yellow, or tan cover
NEW: The Simple Life

Sorry if I made any mistakes...Enjoy!:)



message 57: by Susan A (new)

Susan A | 2160 comments Picks for Kindra

Contemporary
TBR: Playing for Keeps - contemporary
New: The Governess Affair - unplanned pregnancy (historical)

Playing for Keeps (Hot Jocks, #1) by Kendall Ryan The Governess Affair (Brothers Sinister, #0.5) by Courtney Milan

Historical
TBR: The Duke and I - historical
New: Flowers from the Storm - historical

The Duke and I (Bridgertons, #1) by Julia Quinn Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale

LGBT
TBR: Danger Zone - LGBT
New: Provoked - LGBT, historical

Danger Zone (The Elite, #1) by Brooke Blaine Provoked (Enlightenment, #1) by Joanna Chambers

Paranormal
TBR: Daughter of the Red Deer - animal in story, historical
New: Widdershins - paranormal, LGBT, historical

Daughter of the Red Deer (Reindeer Hunters, #1) by Joan Wolf Widdershins (Whyborne & Griffin, #1) by Jordan L. Hawk


Suspense
TBR: Secrets of a Summer Night - blue cover, historical
New: Mr. Impossible - secrets, historical
**this is #2 in a series, it is NOT necessary to read book #1

Secrets of a Summer Night (Wallflowers, #1) by Lisa Kleypas Mr. Impossible (Carsington Brothers, #2) by Loretta Chase

Inspirational
TBR: Where the Wild Rose Blooms - historical christian romance
New: Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold - pastels color on cover, historical

Where the Wild Rose Blooms (Rocky Mountain Memories, #1) by Lori Wick Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold by Ellen O'Connell

Erotica
TBR: Mine Till Midnight - skin on cover, historical
New: The Duchess Deal - skin on cover, historical

Mine Till Midnight (The Hathaways, #1) by Lisa Kleypas The Duchess Deal (Girl Meets Duke, #1) by Tessa Dare


Western
TBR: Never Enough - western
New: The Outsider - western, historical

Never Enough by Kelly Elliott The Outsider by Penelope Williamson


message 58: by HeatherMarie (new)

HeatherMarie (heathermariereads) | 697 comments Hi Aiswrya~ I'll try to do your picks friday evening. Have to study for exam tomorrow🤯


message 59: by Aiswrya (new)

Aiswrya | 2044 comments No problem! Good luck on your exam :)


☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ | 2496 comments My picks for Laura

Contemporary

❤️ TBR: Adam's Song - has two people on the cover
❤️ New: Knocked Up by the CEO - has a surprise pregnancy
Adam's Song (8 Million Hearts, #1) by Spencer Spears Knocked Up by the CEO (Knocked Up #1) by Lilian Monroe

Historical
🧡 TBR: The Season - labeled historical
🧡 TBR: Dagger-Star - has just a woman on the cover
The Season by Sarah MacLean Dagger-Star (Epic of Palins, #1) by Elizabeth Vaughan

LGBT (M/M, Lesbian Romance)
💛 TBR: His Treasure Hunting Billionaire labeled LGBT, M/M, or Lesbian
💛 New: Rich Prick - has just a man on the cover
His Treasure Hunting Billionaire by Vanessa Mulberry Rich Prick by Tijan

Paranormal
💚 New: The Lost and the Chosen labeled paranormal, fantasy, or science fiction
💚 TBR: The Sumage Solution a creative or artistic cover
The Lost and the Chosen (The Lost Sentinel, #1) by Ivy Asher The Sumage Solution (San Andreas Shifters, #1) by G.L. Carriger

Suspense
💙 TBR: Almost Like Being in Love is labeled suspense
💙 New: Rivalry - a character with secrets
Almost Like Being in Love (Lost Hearts, #2) by Christina Dodd Rivalry (Slay Quartet, #1) by Laurelin Paige

Inspirational
💜 TBR: The Universe Is Expanding and So Am I - a cover with pastel colors
💜 New: The Girl in the Love Song - has a sweet or wholesome character
The Universe Is Expanding and So Am I (Virginia Shreves, #2) by Carolyn Mackler The Girl in the Love Song (Lost Boys, #1) by Emma Scott

Erotica
🖤 TBR: Bossy Bottom - labeled erotica
🖤 New: The Strongest Steel - cover that shows some skin
Bossy Bottom (Kinky Bottom #1) by Jeremy Jenkins The Strongest Steel (Second Circle Tattoos, #1) by Scarlett Cole

Western
💟 New: Long Hard Ride - labeled western
💟 New: October Kiss - has an orange, yellow, or tan cover
Long Hard Ride (Rough Riders, #1) by Lorelei James October Kiss by Kristen Ethridge


message 61: by Tonya Marie (new)

Tonya Marie (tpinks315) | 35 comments Dangit, I'm late... y'all enjoy!!


message 62: by Mary-Megan (new)

Mary-Megan | 2325 comments Tonya wrote: "Dangit, I'm late... y'all enjoy!!"

We can add you to repicks if you want to give us a shelf...


message 63: by Mony (new)

Mony (mony1) | 739 comments Mary-Megan wrote: "Sorry about that Mony. Thanks for checking your link."

thanks!!


message 64: by Nayara (new)

Nayara (nayalink) | 630 comments Aiswrya wrote: "Nayara, I’ll have your picks on Saturday :) just glanced through your shelf. You have so many of my favorites on your list! I’m so excited 😁"

That's great! It's so much easier to pick for someone with similar taste 🙂


message 65: by Leena (new)

Leena Aluru (mgleena) | 250 comments Hi Zara, ill have your picks by Saturday.


message 66: by Leena (new)

Leena Aluru (mgleena) | 250 comments wow! and you are a Little men fan.


message 67: by Zara's Retreat (new)

Zara's Retreat | 932 comments Leena wrote: "wow! and you are a Little men fan."

I certainly am. I enjoy the Little Miss series as well. They're both great series.


message 68: by Nayara (last edited Jul 23, 2020 09:55PM) (new)

Nayara (nayalink) | 630 comments Hi, Carrie! Here are your picks. I hope you find something to enjoy next month.

💖 CONTEMPORARY

TBR
The S-Word - This doesn’t seem to be an easy read but it’s one of the few contemporary in your shelf
New Take a Hint, Dani Brown -
Contemporary + fake relationship + one of the best books I’ve read this year

The S-Word by Chelsea Pitcher Take a Hint, Dani Brown (The Brown Sisters, #2) by Talia Hibbert

🧡 HISTORICAL

TBR
Love in the Afternoon - This series is AMAZING!!! I didn’t expect to like Bea so much.
New Halfway to Heaven - One of my favorite historical romance ever.

Love in the Afternoon (The Hathaways, #5) by Lisa Kleypas Halfway to Heaven (Calhoun Chronicles #3) by Susan Wiggs

💛 LGBTQ

TBR
Shine of the Ever
New Wolfsong - I’ve heard great things about this one

Shine of the Ever by Claire Rudy Foster Wolfsong (Green Creek, #1) by T.J. Klune

💚 PARANORMAL

TBR
Daughter of the Forest - You have another of my favorites in your list. This series is magical, kind of bittersweet and one of the most beautiful thinks that I’ve ever read.
New The Long Way Down - A good begining

Daughter of the Forest (Sevenwaters, #1) by Juliet Marillier The Long Way Down (Daniel Faust, #1) by Craig Schaefer

💙 SUSPENSE

TBR
Phoenix Rising - This has Mistery as MPG but let’s pretend it’s Suspense.
New The Emperor's Edge - Same here

Phoenix Rising (Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences, #1) by Pip Ballantine The Emperor's Edge (The Emperor's Edge, #1) by Lindsay Buroker

💜 INSPIRATIONAL

TBR
The Bright Unknown
New The Screwtape Letters - Not only Narmia...

The Bright Unknown by Elizabeth Byler Younts The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis

🖤 EROTICA

TBR
When Blood Calls - yep, skin
New Addicted to You more skin and a great series

When Blood Calls (The Shadow Keepers, #1) by J.K. Beck Addicted to You (Addicted, #1) by Krista Ritchie

🤎 WESTERN

TBR
Illuminae - I need to read this
New Nobody's Darling

Illuminae (The Illuminae Files, #1) by Amie Kaufman Nobody's Darling by Teresa Medeiros


message 69: by Zara's Retreat (new)

Zara's Retreat | 932 comments Hi Carmen,

Here are my picks for you:

Contemporary
TBR - Head Over Heels - 2 people on cover
NEW - Mini Shopaholic - 2 people on cover

Historical
TBR - Big Summer - woman on cover
NEW - Nottingham - historical fiction (an interesting spin on the story of Robin Hood)

LGBT
TBR - Hired Hottie - man on cover
NEW - Life & Laughing: My Story - man on cover (this is such a great book. I recommend this on audible with Michael narrating it. It's so funny).

Paranormal
TBR - The Worst Best Man - creative cover
NEW - The Wizards of Once - crow on cover

Suspense
TBR - The Dare - blue cover
NEW - The House of Memories - blue on cover

Inspirational
TBR - In Her Candy Jar - pastel colours
NEW - Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story - inspirational and religious

Erotica
TBR - Stardust - skin on cover
NEW - Soy Sauce for Beginners - skin on cover

Western
TBR - Faker - yellow on cover
NEW - Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie - orange on cover (I really enjoyed this book. Well worth the read)


message 70: by Elena (new)

Elena K | 38 comments Nancy H wrote: "Elena K.,
Here are your picks. You have some really good ones awaiting you on your shelf - I wanted to pick even more for you, but restrained myself - lol. If you don't see any you like, please let..."


thank you for your choice! Eager to start reading )))


message 71: by Jamie - The Bookish Attitude (last edited Jul 24, 2020 03:31AM) (new)

Jamie - The Bookish Attitude (thebookishattitude) | 80 comments Aminko! The first book in each category is from your nominated shelf, the second is a new pick.
The LGBT pick was a little tricky, I'm not sure how you feel M/M F/F romance and I couldn't find any LGBT books on your shelf, so I went with what kinda sounded like friends to lovers/guy on the cover for your TBR pick, and an M/M Pick for the new suggestion. Hopefully there is something here you vibe with for August!

Contemporary
❤️ Bachelor Society by Sara Ney
❤️ Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover

Bachelor Society (The Bachelors Club, #1) by Sara Ney Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover

Historical
🧡This Earl of Mine by Kate Bateman
🧡 Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas - I noticed you'd read the first book, but I didn't find this one on your shelves.

This Earl of Mine (Bow Street Bachelors, #1) by Kate Bateman Seduce Me at Sunrise (The Hathaways, #2) by Lisa Kleypas

LGBT (M/M, Lesbian Romance)
💛 Bad Boy's Revenge by Sosie Frost
💛 Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

Bad Boy's Revenge (Bad Boys, #2) by Sosie Frost Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

Paranormal
💚 Vampire Mate by L.J. Red
💚 A Mate's Denial by P. Jameson - P.Jameson is one of my favourite Shifter authors! Ozark is the first series with four spin-off series' that come after with new packs.

Vampire Mate (Bloodline Warriors Shadow, #1) by L.J. Red A Mate's Denial (Ozark Mountain Shifters, #1) by P. Jameson

Suspense
💙 Mine by Natasha Knight
💙 The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager

Mine (Ties that Bind, #1) by Natasha Knight The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager

Inspirational
💜 The 18 Rules of Happiness by Karl Moore
💜The Secrets of Paper and Ink by Lindsay Harrel

The 18 Rules of Happiness by Karl Moore The Secrets of Paper and Ink by Lindsay Harrel


Erotica
🖤 Perfect by Elizabeth SaFleur
🖤 Bad Habit by Charleigh Rose

Perfect (Elite Doms of Washington, #3) by Elizabeth SaFleur Bad Habit (Bad Love, #1) by Charleigh Rose

Western
💟 Changing the Game by Jaci Burton - Being a professional baseball player counts as an outdoor job right? haha.
💟 Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James

Changing the Game (Play by Play, #2) by Jaci Burton Long Hard Ride (Rough Riders, #1) by Lorelei James


message 72: by Elena (new)

Elena K | 38 comments HI Gabriella,

Here are my picks for you:

❤️:
The Lollipop Shoes (chocolat, #2) by Joanne Harris Carol by Claire Morgan

🧡:
Virgin Earth (Tradescant, #2) by Philippa Gregory Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

💛:
The Chalk Man by C.J. Tudor O Cavaleiro dos Sete Reinos (The Tales of Dunk and Egg #1-3) by George R.R. Martin

💚:
The Ancient Curse by Valerio Massimo Manfredi Library of Souls (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, #3) by Ransom Riggs

💙:
Guilt by Hilary Norman Sleeping Beauties by Stephen King

💜:
It's Now or Never by Carole Matthews Stars of Fortune (The Guardians Trilogy, #1) by Nora Roberts

🖤:
Before Girl by Kate Canterbary Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov

💟:
Inca Gold (Dirk Pitt, #12) by Clive Cussler I Used to Know That Stuff You Forgot From School by Caroline Taggart

I hope you will enjoy!


message 73: by Trip (new)

Trip  (shardsofromance) | 2210 comments ☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "My picks for Laura

Contemporary
❤️ TBR: Adam's Song - has two people on the cover
❤️ New: Knocked Up by the CEO - has a surprise pregnancy
[bookcover:Adam's Song|3..."


Thank you! These look great xx


message 74: by Nancy H (new)

Nancy H | 1111 comments These look great, Becca! Thank you so much. I can't wait to dig in!


Becca da wrote: "Heyo Nancy H!

Here are my picks for you, happy reading! <3

Contemporary
Recommend a book that either:
❤️ is labeled Contemporary or
❤️ has two people on the cover
❤️ has a surprise pregnancy or..."



message 75: by Gabriella (new)

Gabriella | 203 comments Hey, Carina!
Here are my picks for you. I hope you like them.

❤️Contemporary
TBR: More than One Night
New: Anna and the French Kiss

🧡Historical
TBR: Reunion by the Sea
New: The Bookseller

💛LGBT
TBR: Every Deep Desire
New: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

💚Paranormal
TBR: Red Queen
New: Annihilation

💙Suspense
TBR: Trouble in High Heels
New: The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle

💜Inspirational
TBR: The Rescue
New: The Secret Garden

🖤Erotica
TBR: Coming Out
New: Colters' Woman

💟Western
TBR: Tangled Up in Texas
New: Logan


message 76: by Gabriella (new)

Gabriella | 203 comments Elena wrote: "HI Gabriella,

Here are my picks for you:

❤️:
The Lollipop Shoes (chocolat, #2) by Joanne Harris Carol by Claire Morgan

🧡:
Virgin Earth (Tradescant, #2) by Philippa Gregory Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

💛:
[bookcover:The ..."


These are great! Thank you! Can't wait to get started :)


message 77: by Trip (last edited Jul 24, 2020 11:13AM) (new)

Trip  (shardsofromance) | 2210 comments For Suzanne! I hope you enjoy these picks, i went for a variety of genres and your tbr is srill incredible. So many to pick from and i tried to provide a bunch of new too, let me know if want any repicks 😊

❤️ Contemporary ❤️
[TBR] Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson Two people on cover
[New] I Temporarily Do by Ellie Cahill Pretend Relatinship

🧡 Historical 🧡
[New] The Lady Rogue by Jenn Bennett Historical
[TBR] The Switch by Lynsay Sands Woman on cover

💛 LGBT 💛
[TBR] A Perfect Game by Reno MacLeod M/M
[New] The Weight of It All by N.R. Walker Man on cover

💚 Paranormal 💚
[New] Warrior of the Wild by Tricia Levenseller Fantasy
[TBR] Warped by Maurissa Guibord Creative/Artistic Cover

💙 Suspense 💙
[New] Dragon's Keep (Wilde Island Chronicles #1) by Janet Lee Carey Secrets
[TBR] Raised by Wolves (Raised by Wolves, #1) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Blue cover

💜 Inspirational 💜
[TBR] Between the Sea and Sky by Jaclyn Dolamore Pastel colors cover
[NEW] The Wide-Awake Princess (Wide-Awake Princess, #1) by E.D. Baker Sweet/Wholesome character

🖤 Erotica 🖤
[TBR] Dark Peril (Dark, #18) by Christine Feehan Skin showing on cover
[New] Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan Alpha Male

💟 Western 💟
[New] Devil in Spurs by Norah Hess Western
[TBR] Incantation by Alice Hoffman Yellow cover


message 78: by Laura (new)

Laura (mingaboxer) | 32 comments Hi Fran - can't wait to pick for you! I'll be doing the picks tonight/tomorrow. :)


message 79: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments Laura wrote: "Hi Fran - can't wait to pick for you! I'll be doing the picks tonight/tomorrow. :)"

Thanks Laura!


message 80: by Fran, Moderator (last edited Jul 24, 2020 11:32AM) (new)

Fran | 12278 comments Hi Mary-Megan!
Here you go....I hope you find a gem in here- I had fun picking for you and looking through your shelves :)


❤️Contemporary
TBR: Love on Beach Avenue
New: Part-Time Lover- pretend relationship- very cute

🧡Historical
TBR: The Ones Who Got Away- second chances
New: How to Misbehave- second chances (trapped in a storm!)

💛LGBT
TBR: Bad Bachelor- one man on cover
New: Thirty Day Boyfriend- one man on cover

💚Paranormal
TBR: Dark Lover- love this series!
New: The End of Me- creative cover

💙Suspense
New: Captured in Croatia- secrets and suspense
New: Ruthless King- secrets

💜Inspirational
TBR: Saving Jake- pastel and sweet cover, also has 'blessings' in series name, lol.
New: Show Time- sweet cover

🖤Erotica
TBR: The Day of the Duchess- enemies-lovers
New: Smut- skin on cover

💟Western
TBR: Beach Read- orange/yellow on cover
New: The One In My Heart- outdoor scene on cover - I read this one awhile ago but I remember really enjoying it.

Happy Reading!!


message 81: by Mary-Megan (new)

Mary-Megan | 2325 comments Fran wrote: "Hi Mary-Megan!
Here you go....I hope you find a gem in here- I had fun picking for you and looking through your shelves :)..."


Thanks so much for my picks. These look great!


message 82: by Sonja (last edited Jul 24, 2020 12:00PM) (new)

Sonja (sonjac) | 1364 comments Mary-Megan wrote: "Tonya wrote: "Dangit, I'm late... y'all enjoy!!"

We can add you to repicks if you want to give us a shelf..."


I'm happy to pick for Tonya if you need a repicker! I'm doing Courtney's picks this afternoon after work and can do some for Tonya too. Don't want anyone missing out!


message 83: by Sonja (last edited Jul 24, 2020 01:26PM) (new)

Sonja (sonjac) | 1364 comments Hey Kindra! Just wanted to let you know, you don't have to make a lot of picks for me in each category if you're pressed for time! Mony did an awesome job on my picks for July and I have really struggled to find time to read even one and I feel terrible for that! One each category is totally fine with me!

Thank you in advance for your picks!! :)


message 84: by Laura (new)

Laura (mingaboxer) | 32 comments Hi Fran! This is my first time participating in this challenge so I'll apologize up front lol. I thought I was supposed to pick one book from each of the 8 categories (4 from your shelf, 4 new to you picks) but I'm seeing everyone posting two picks for each so I think I did it wrong. If you want me to make the other 8 picks I will, just let me know!

Contemporary
❤️ is labeled Contemporary: Good Enough to Share (PIFM)

Historical
🧡 is labeled historical: Seducing Stephen (PIFM)

LGBT (M/M, Lesbian Romance)
💛 is labeled LGBT, M/M, or Lesbian Gives Light (PIFM)

Paranormal
💚 is labeled paranormal, fantasy, or science fiction: Playing with Fire (NEW)

Suspense
💙 has a red or blue cover: Spencer Cohen, Book Two (PIFM)

Inspirational
💜 is labeled Inspirational or has a religious theme: Never Let Go (NEW)


Erotica
🖤 is labeled erotica: Driven (NEW)

Western
💟 is labeled western: Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold (NEW)


message 85: by Trip (last edited Jul 24, 2020 12:16PM) (new)

Trip  (shardsofromance) | 2210 comments The requirement is only to pick 8 - four new and four from list but some like to pick more. So your fine 😊


message 86: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments Laura wrote: "Hi Fran! This is my first time participating in this challenge so I'll apologize up front lol. I thought I was supposed to pick one book from each of the 8 categories (4 from your shelf, 4 new to y..."

Thanks for the great picks Laura! I definitely see a few I would like to get to in August. You are correct- only 8 picks needed :)


message 87: by ☘KathyD☘ (new)

☘KathyD☘ | 4829 comments Becca da. . .I'll work on your picks tonight or tomorrow.


message 88: by Mony (last edited Jul 24, 2020 01:38PM) (new)

Mony (mony1) | 739 comments Hi Kate,
I looked through your books and found we had similar tastes! My shelf recommendations are some of my top favourites...may be you'll like them too. Many lead to great series (although stand alone). Kept my shelf picks light for summer reading!

Your TBRs
Everything Girl by Emily Mayer Wind Chime Café (Wind Chime #1) by Sophie Moss Go Deep (Unexpected Lovers #1) by Rilzy Adams Wolfsong (Green Creek, #1) by T.J. Klune Corrupt (Devil's Night, #1) by Penelope Douglas Boss Man Bridegroom by Meghan Quinn Pucked Off (Pucked, #5) by Helena Hunting Disgrace by Brittainy C. Cherry

My recommendations
Tagged & Ashed (Sterling Shore, #2) by C.M. Owens Rock Chick (Rock Chick, #1) by Kristen Ashley Fall (VIP, #3) by Kristen Callihan Mystery Man (Dream Man, #1) by Kristen Ashley Manwhore (Manwhore, #1) by Katy Evans Wilder (The Wild Ones #3) by C.M. Owens The Dark Highlander (Highlander, #5) by Karen Marie Moning Dragon Bound (Elder Races, #1) by Thea Harrison


Contemporary
Recommend a book that either:
❤️ is labeled Contemporary or
❤️ has two people on the cover
TBR - Everything Girl by Emily Mayer - a fave of mine!
Me - Tagged & Ashed by C.M. Owens - if you like this one, the series is fantastic!

Historical
Recommend a book that either:
🧡 has a second chance storyline
TBR - Wind Chime Café by Sophie Moss - on my TBR list!
Me - Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley - great alpha guys! series is fantastic!

LGBT (M/M, Lesbian Romance)
💛 has just a man on the cover
💛 has a best friends to lovers storyline
TBR - Go Deep by Rilzy Adams - looks good!
Me - Fall by Kristen Calihan - rockstar...series is fantastic!

Paranormal
Recommend a book that either:
💚 is labeled paranormal, fantasy, or science fiction or
💚 has a creative or artistic cover (in your opinion)
TBR - Wolfsong by T.J. Klune
Me - Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley - A favourite alpha guy *fans herself*

Suspense
Recommend a book that either:
💙 has a character with secrets
💙 has a red or blue cover
TBR - Corrupt by Penelope Douglas - great bully book!
ME - Manwhore by Katy Evans - re-read this too often 😉

Inspirational
Recommend a book that either:
💜 has a cover with pastel colors
💜 has a sweet or wholesome character
TBR - Boss Man Bridegroom by Meghan Quinn - this one may be my top boss romance book!
Me - Wilder by C. M. Owens - if you like this one, Book #1 is great! quirky & belly laughs!

Erotica
Recommend a book that either:
🖤 has a cover that shows some skin
🖤 has an alpha male or enemies to lovers storyline
TBR - Pucked Off by Helena Hunting
Me - The Dark Highlander by Moning - Sexiest highlander! Series is fantastic!

Western
Recommend a book that either:
💟 has an orange, yellow, or tan cover
TBR - Disgrace by Brittainy C. Cherry
me - Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison - my favourite dragon shifter book...a classic

P.S. Saw you had these in your TBR list...great reads...5-stars for me!
Deviant King (Royal Elite, #1) by Rina Kent Sea of Ruin by Pam Godwin The Simple Wild (Wild, #1) by K.A. Tucker The Baller by Vi Keeland The Gravity of Us (Elements, #4) by Brittainy C. Cherry


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Becca da Romance Queen (becca_da_romance_queen) | 54 comments ☘KathyD☘ wrote: "Becca da. . .I'll work on your picks tonight or tomorrow."

Okay, I'm so excited!


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Becca da Romance Queen (becca_da_romance_queen) | 54 comments You can also use my want to read list if you would like, I think that would be easier
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...


message 91: by HeatherMarie (new)

HeatherMarie (heathermariereads) | 697 comments Hi Aiswrya!
Here are your picks. On your profile you mentioned you wanted to read more historicals with strong female leads so tried to put in several of those. If you need re-picks let me know. Happy reading!
Contemporary
TBR: Something About You (Contemporary)
New: What Ales the Earl (Surprise baby)
Something About You (FBI/US Attorney, #1) by Julie James What Ales the Earl (Widow's Brew, #1) by Sally MacKenzie
Historical
TBR: Mine Till Midnight (Historical)
New: Not the Duke's Darling (2nd chance)
Mine Till Midnight (The Hathaways, #1) by Lisa Kleypas Not the Duke's Darling (Greycourt, #1) by Elizabeth Hoyt
LGBT
TBR: Breaking News (MM)
New: Let It Shine (BFF to lovers)
Breaking News (Prime Time, #2) by Ella Frank Let It Shine by Alyssa Cole
Paranormal
TBR: The Kiss of Deception (Fantasy)
New: The Anatomist's Wife (Artistic)
The Kiss of Deception (The Remnant Chronicles, #1) by Mary E. Pearson The Anatomist's Wife (Lady Darby Mystery, #1) by Anna Lee Huber
Suspense
TBR: Clean Sweep (Blue cover)
New: The Ides of April (Character with secrets)
Clean Sweep (Innkeeper Chronicles, #1) by Ilona Andrews The Ides of April (Flavia Albia Mystery, #1) by Lindsey Davis
Inspirational
TBR: Get a Life, Chloe Brown (Wholesome character)
New: Wedding Girl (Religious)
Get a Life, Chloe Brown (The Brown Sisters, #1) by Talia Hibbert Wedding Girl by Stacey Ballis
Erotica
TBR: Alpha Unit One, New York (Alpha male)
New: Hate to Want You (Enemies to Lovers)
Alpha Unit One, New York (Alpha Unit One, #1) by Chris T. Kat Hate to Want You (Forbidden Hearts, #1) by Alisha Rai
Western
TBR: Ice Planet Barbarians (Works outdoors)
New: Her Hawaiian Homecoming (Works outdoors)
Ice Planet Barbarians (Ice Planet Barbarians, #1) by Ruby Dixon Her Hawaiian Homecoming by Cara Lockwood


message 92: by Aiswrya (new)

Aiswrya | 2044 comments HeatherMarie wrote: "Hi Aiswrya!
Here are your picks. On your profile you mentioned you wanted to read more historicals with strong female leads so tried to put in several of those. If you need re-picks let me know. Ha..."


Thank you HeatherMarie! These are great! Can't wait to dive in :)


message 93: by Kat (new)

Kat | 4 comments Mony wrote: "Hi Kate,
I looked through your books and found we had similar tastes! My shelf recommendations are some of my top favourites...may be you'll like them too. Many lead to great series (although stand..."


These look so good! can't wait to read, thank you!


message 94: by Mony (new)

Mony (mony1) | 739 comments Kate wrote: "Mony wrote: "Hi Kate,
I looked through your books and found we had similar tastes! My shelf recommendations are some of my top favourites...may be you'll like them too. Many lead to great series (a..."


Great...Many are enemies to lovers slow burn reads...you posted you like these :)


message 95: by Kat (last edited Jul 24, 2020 03:50PM) (new)

Kat | 4 comments Hi KathyD,

Here are my picks for you. You've read an impressive amount of books!
Contemporary:
TBR: (Two people on the cover/a surprise pregnancy)
Surprise, Baby! by Lex Martin
TBR: (Fake relationship) one of my all time favourite books!!
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
Historical:
TBR: (Lone woman on the cover)
Flirtasaurus (The Natural History Series, #1) by Erin Mallon
New: (Historical) the heroine is awesome in this.
Lord of Scoundrels (Scoundrels, #3) by Loretta Chase
LGBT:
TBR: (Just a man on the cover)
Line of Scrimmage by Marie Force
New: (M/M) Great slow burn, discovering sexuality story.
Leo Loves Aries (Signs of Love, #1) by Anyta Sunday
Paranormal:
TBR: (Paranormal) love this series and noticed you hadn't read this one yet!
Wicked Abyss (Immortals After Dark, #18) by Kresley Cole
New: (Paranormal/animal on the cover) Quick fun shifter romance and so many series' by this author if you enjoy it.
Gray Back Bad Bear (Gray Back Bears, #1) by T.S. Joyce
Suspense:
TBR: (Suspense romance) this looks really good.
The Dark Light of Day (The Dark Light of Day, #1) by T.M. Frazier
New: (Blue cover) This is such a fun read, technically third in the series but they are standalone and can be read in any order.
Ball Peen Hammer (The Morgan Brothers, #3) by Lauren Rowe
Inspirational:
TBR: (Pastel cover)
Love with Me (With Me In Seattle, #11) by Kristen Proby
New: (Sweet hero)
Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan
Erotica:
TBR: (Cover shows some skin) love this author.
Elect (Eagle Elite, #2) by Rachel Van Dyken
New: (Enemies to lovers) This is an all time favourite!
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
Western:
TBR: (Cowboy on the cover)
My Favorite Cowboy (Heart of Texas #3) by Donna Grant
New: (Yellow cover) Such a great read for summer.
Beach Read by Emily Henry
Happy Reading, hope you enjoy my picks :)
Kate x


message 96: by Kat (new)

Kat | 4 comments Mony wrote: "Kate wrote: "Mony wrote: "Hi Kate,
I looked through your books and found we had similar tastes! My shelf recommendations are some of my top favourites...may be you'll like them too. Many lead to gr..."


These are my favourite kinds of books! I'll have a good snoop through your shelves tomorrow :)


message 97: by Sonja (new)

Sonja (sonjac) | 1364 comments Hi Courntey! Hope you're having a great quarantined summer! Here are my picks for you. I got a little carried away, but noticed you read a lot so hopefully you'll find some here to enjoy. Let me know if I need to do any re-picking!

Contemporary
❤️ TBR: Well Met(Contemporary, two people) – Awesome book, I was going to recommend it anyway so happy coincidence it’s on your TBR for August!)
❤️ TBR: Talk British to Me(Contemporary) – Definitely on my TBR now, though by the description, I have no idea what talking British has to do with the book… read it and clue me in?
❤️ NEW: The Simple Wild(Contemporary) – This could go in the Western category too. I really loved this one and am anxiously awaiting the sequel. Emotional, but also really enjoyable.
Well Met (Well Met, #1) by Jen DeLuca Talk British to Me (Wherever You Go, #1) by Robin Bielman The Simple Wild (Wild, #1) by K.A. Tucker

Historical
❤️ TBR: Scandalous Desires(second chance, historical) – Yeah, I’ve added three books from this series to your picks, but this one is probably my favorite of the whole series. How the mighty do fall! The characters and the storyline were just so well written and, while I included book 4 which is on your August TBR, I highly recommend reading them in order as the characters make appearances in later books, though you don’t have to!
❤️ TBR: Brazen and the Beast(woman on cover, historical) – I’m reading the third book of this series that just released and loving it so wanted to bump these both up on your TBR for August!
❤️ TBR: Daring and the Duke(all three!) – Saw you rated Wicked and the Wallflower high so wanted to get these two on your list as they’re both awesome and the duke in this book has some serious groveling to do if he wants a second chance IMHO!
Scandalous Desires (Maiden Lane, #3) by Elizabeth Hoyt Brazen and the Beast (The Bareknuckle Bastards, #2) by Sarah MacLean Daring and the Duke (The Bareknuckle Bastards, #3) by Sarah MacLean

LGBT
❤️ TBR: Adam's Song(M/M, best friends to lovers)
❤️ TBR: For Real (M/M)
❤️ TBR: Mine(man on cover) – Darn it this one sounds good too!!
Adam's Song (8 Million Hearts, #1) by Spencer Spears For Real (Spires, #3) by Alexis Hall Mine (Ties that Bind, #1) by Natasha Knight

Paranormal
❤️ NEW: Hate to Want You(artistic cover – heroine is a tattoo artist) – Really this one should go in the second chance category, but I had to get it on here somewhere. I really enjoyed this interesting series and the author’s writing. Plus it’s brand new to you!
❤️ NEW: The Bridge Kingdom(fantasy, creative cover) – I had this on my TBR for a long time before finally giving in and listening to it on audio. Boy did it surprise me! Such a creatively written story that I ended up grabbing the sequel right away and am eagerly waiting on the third in the trilogy. They’re free with Audible Escape.
❤️ NEW: Heartstone(fantasy, animal – dragon is an animal!) – Fascinating parody of the classic romance novel Pride & Prejudice – but with dragons! I read the whole series and it just got better and better.
Hate to Want You (Forbidden Hearts, #1) by Alisha Rai The Bridge Kingdom (The Bridge Kingdom, #1) by Danielle L. Jensen Heartstone (Heartstone, #1) by Elle Katharine White

Suspense
❤️ TBR: Notorious Pleasures(character with secrets, redish cover) – Bumping this series up on your list. I’ve read the whole thing and loved it. Lady Hero is a surprisingly fun character who reappears later and I just loved her more and more!
❤️ TBR: Jesse (character with secrets) – This one sounds interesting and definitely on my TBR now!
❤️ NEW: Tinderbox(suspense label, character with secrets) – Great suspense story!
Notorious Pleasures (Maiden Lane, #2) by Elizabeth Hoyt Jesse (Bossy Brothers, #1) by J.A. Huss Tinderbox (Flashpoint, #1) by Rachel Grant

Inspirational
❤️ TBR: His Royal Highness(pastel cover) – Grrr on my TBR now!
❤️ TBR: The Friend Zone(pastel cover) – and on my TBR now! LOL
❤️ TBR: To Taste Temptation(pastel cover, wholesome character) – This one was a good series I thought. I really liked this first one the best. While the heroine isn’t ‘sweet’, she’s definitely an innocent as most HR heroines are!
His Royal Highness by R.S. Grey The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez To Taste Temptation (Legend of the Four Soldiers, #1) by Elizabeth Hoyt

Erotica
❤️ TBR: Crazy Kinky Dirty Home Invasion(erotica label)
❤️ TBR: Ruthless(All three!) – I actually really enjoyed this whole series
❤️ NEW: Dirty(erotic label) – This one is heavy, but I really enjoyed it. The MC has some very real issues she has to work through and the author does a great job with the topics. Totally took me by surprise this one!
Crazy Kinky Dirty Home Invasion (Crazy Kinky Dirty Love, #3) by K.A. Merikan Ruthless (The House of Rohan, #1) by Anne Stuart Dirty by Megan Hart

Western
❤️ TBR: Thief of Shadows(well he does work outdoors! LOL) – I’ve read this whole series and HAD to get you back on track since I saw how much you enjoyed Wicked Intentions!
❤️ TBR: I Married the Duke(character works outdoors on a ship plus yellow on cover) – Another one for my TBR! LOL!
❤️ NEW: Enemies(outdoor character, tan cover) – This one surprised me – and it’s free on Kindle Unlimited if you have that!
Thief of Shadows (Maiden Lane, #4) by Elizabeth Hoyt I Married the Duke (The Prince Catchers, #1) by Katharine Ashe Enemies by Tijan

Happy reading!


message 98: by Rebecca (new)

Rebecca (bexsi) | 812 comments Hi Dlnia,
I hope you like your picks! if you want to change anything just let me know.

Contemporary
TBR ~ Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen .. Two people on the cover
NEW ~ Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips .. Pretend relationship storyline
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Historical
TBR ~ Emma by Jane Austen .. Is labeled historical
NEW ~ Ain't She Sweet? by Susan Elizabeth Phillips .. A second chance storyline
Emma by Jane Austen Ain't She Sweet? by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

LGBT (M/M, Lesbian Romance)
TBR ~ Great Expectations by Charles Dickens .. Just a man on the cover
NEW ~ Warrior's Cross by Madeleine Urban .. Is labeled M/M
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens Warrior's Cross by Madeleine Urban

Paranormal
TBR ~ Les Misérables by Victor Hugo .. Has an artistic cover
NEW ~ The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa .. Is labeled paranormal and fantasy
Les Misérables by Victor Hugo The Immortal Rules (Blood of Eden, #1) by Julie Kagawa

Suspense
TBR ~ Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella .. Has a blue cover
NEW ~ Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder .. Has a character with secrets
Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder

Inspirational
TBR ~ Love the One You're With by Emily Giffin .. Has a cover with a green pastel color
NEW ~ A Proper Charade by Esther Hatch .. Has a sweet character
Love the One You're With by Emily Giffin A Proper Charade by Esther Hatch

Erotica
TBR ~ Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James .. Is labeled erotica
NEW ~ Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire .. Enemies to lovers
Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2) by E.L. James Beautiful Disaster (Beautiful, #1) by Jamie McGuire

Western
TBR ~ Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell .. Has an orange cover
NEW ~ Beautiful Bad Man by Ellen O'Connell .. Is labeled western
Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell Beautiful Bad Man (Sutton Family, #1) by Ellen O'Connell


message 99: by Aiswrya (new)

Aiswrya | 2044 comments Nayara, here are my picks for you. Hope you like them!

Contemporary:
TBR - Boomerangers
New - Inside Affair

Boomerangers by Heather M. Orgeron Inside Affair (Prime Time, #1) by Ella Frank

Historical:
TBR - Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage
New - When Beauty Tamed the Beast

Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage (MacKenzies & McBrides, #2) by Jennifer Ashley When Beauty Tamed the Beast (Fairy Tales, #2) by Eloisa James

LGBT (M/M, Lesbian Romance):
TBR - Wolfsong
New - Him

Wolfsong (Green Creek, #1) by T.J. Klune Him (Him, #1) by Sarina Bowen

Paranormal:
TBR - Once Burned
New - How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire

Once Burned (Night Prince, #1) by Jeaniene Frost How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire (Love at Stake, #1) by Kerrelyn Sparks

Suspense:
TBR - All Things Burn
New - A Heartless Design

All Things Burn by Jodie Slaughter A Heartless Design (Secrets of the Zodiac #1) by Elizabeth Cole

Inspirational:
TBR - Don't Go Stealing My Heart
New - Winter Wonderland

Don't Go Stealing My Heart (Showmen, #2) by Kelly Siskind Winter Wonderland (LoveTravel #10) by Belinda Jones

Erotica:
TBR - Guarding Temptation
New - Zack

Guarding Temptation by Talia Hibbert Zack (Cold Fury Hockey, #3) by Sawyer Bennett

Western:
TBR - The Emperor's Edge
New - Cinder & Ella

The Emperor's Edge (The Emperor's Edge, #1) by Lindsay Buroker Cinder & Ella (Cinder & Ella, #1) by Kelly Oram


message 100: by Carina (new)

Carina | 236 comments Laura,

Here are my picks for you. Happy reading!

Contemporary:
TBR: Lord and Master (Lord and Master, #1) by Jules Jones
New - The Peacock and the Jackal by Lisa Oliver

Historical:
TBR - Ever After (The Hollows, #11) by Kim Harrison
New - Grave Witch (Alex Craft, #1) by Kalayna Price

LGBT (M/M, Lesbian Romance):
TBR - Weekend Boyfriend by KyAnn Waters
New - Omega's Secret Crush (Omegas Under Siege, #1) by Aiden Bates

Paranormal:
TBR - Bound by Blood (Bound, #2) by Amanda Ashley
New - Wolf Lost (The Wolves of Kismet #1) by Sam Burns

Suspense:
TBR - Pole Star by Josephine Myles
New - Out in the Deep (Out in College, #1) by Lane Hayes

Inspirational:
TBR - Swan Songs (Stardust Diaries, #1) by Tarn Swan
TBR - Checking Out Love by R. Cooper

Erotica:
TBR - Luke (Sylvan, #2) by Jan Irving
New - Faith & Fidelity (Faith, Love, & Devotion, #1) by Tere Michaels

Western:
TBR - Luke's Surprise (Shifters' Haven, #1) by Lavinia Lewis
TBR - Cowboy Keeper (Blaecleah Brothers #2) by Stormy Glenn


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