2020 August Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

[LaurLa]

Hi HeatherMarie!! Here are your picks. For your TBR picks I went with the genre tag and for the new picks I tried to go by the other task options. Hope you find something you like!

Contemporary
❤️TBR: Kind of Cursed ~ contemporary
❤️NEW: Unleashed ~ 2 people


Historical
🧡TBR: The Leaden Heart ~ historical
🧡NEW: Infamous ~ second chance


LGBT (M/M, Lesbian Romance)
💛TBR: Honeymoon for One ~ MM
💛NEW: Shameless ~ best friends, sort of


Paranormal
💚TBR: Demon's Curse ~ paranormal
💚NEW: Butterfly Dreams ~ butterfly/animal


Suspense
💙TBR: One Minute to Midnight ~ suspense
💙NEW: Fast Lane ~ secrets


Inspirational
💜TBR: Washington's Lady ~ inspirational/christian
💜NEW: Accidental Tryst ~ pastel


Erotica
🖤TBR: Angie's Gladiator ~ erotica
🖤NEW: Sweatpants Season ~ shows skin


Western
💟TBR: Gunslinger Girl ~ western
💟NEW: Better Homes and Hauntings ~ works outdoors

[Nayara]

Aiswrya wrote: "Nayara, here are my picks for you. Hope you like them!

Contemporary:
TBR - Boomerangers
New - Inside Affair
[bookcover:Inside Affa..."

Thanks, Aiswrya! I added some new books to my TBR and I'm going to use some of your recs on my August Challenge.

[HeatherMarie]

LaurLa wrote: "Hi HeatherMarie!! Here are your picks. For your TBR picks I went with the genre tag and for the new picks I tried to go by the other task options. Hope you find something you like!


Contemporary..."

Oh these look wonderful! Thanks LaurLa

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hey Mony! I haven't forgotten you, I will be working on your picks today. 😊

[Nancy H]

Hi Mary-Megan,
I can help with re-picks if needed.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Mary-Megan wrote: "MountainKat
Here are your picks. I hope there's something good in this mix...

Contemporary
❤️ The Summer Deal
❤️ Undercover Bromance
[bookcover:The Summer Deal|4604..."

Thank you Mary-Megan! I see so many great choices on that list - I can't wait for August now! 😊

[Fran, Moderator]

I can help with re-picks too if you need it, Mary-Megan.

[Courtney]

Sonja wrote: "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 kn..."

Thanks you SO much for the picks, Sonja. Honey, you can NEVER get too carried away with me. I LOVE all the picks.

[Courtney]

Rebecca I'm working 5 days in a row but I'm starting on your picks this weekend between breaks. Hopefully, I'll have it finished before Monday, but definitely before the 29th.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Mony, here are your picks! I hope you find something to love in August. 🥰 I pulled some from your M&G shelf to fit some of the categories - I think that should work ok for you. 🤞🏼

Contemporary:
NEW: Royally Screwed by Emma Chase
TBR: Follow Me Back by A.L. Jackson

Historical:
NEW: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley
TBR: The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood

LGBT:
NEW: The Shadows by J.R. Ward
TBR: Highlander Unchained by Monica McCarty

Paranormal:
NEW: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
TBR: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning

Suspense:
NEW: First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones
TBR: The Penalty Box by Odette Stone

Inspirational:
NEW: Magic Steals by Ilona Andrews
TBR: Lost and Found Sisters by Jill Shalvis

Erotica:
NEW: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison
TBR: Twisted Twosome by Meghan Quinn

Western:
NEW: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
TBR: Not My Romeo by Isla Madden-Mills

Happy Reading!

[Leena]

Hi Zara
These are my picks for you.
From you tbr shelf
Change of Heart
Song of the Bellbirds
Song of the Bellbirds
3. Christmas Shopaholic
Christmas Shopaholic
4. Girl in Times Square
The Girl In Times Square
And these aremy picks for you
Contemporary
1. Awk-weird chance pregnancy
Awk-Weird
2. Second Chance by Angela Verdenius
Second Chance
HISTORICAL
1. The Lady Saves the Duke by Annabelle Anders
Lady Saves The Duke
Second Chance
2. Duchess war by Courtney Milan
The Duchess War
3. Sugar Rose by Susan CarollThe Sugar Rose

Paranormal-
Animals on cover - Valentine kisses and Puppies by Rachele Ayala
Valentine Puppies and Kisses
2. Clay's Hope by Melissa HAAG Clay's Hope

EROTICA
man on cover Baby Daddy by Sosie Frost
Baby Daddy
2.Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon
Ice Planet Barbarians

WESTERN
1.Eye of the beholder by Ruth Ann Nordin
Eye of the Beholder
2. Tame the Wild Wind by Rosanne Bitterne
Tame the Wild Wind

SUSPENSE
1. Spindthrift by Phyllis Whitney
Spindrift
2. The Gossamer Cordby Philippa Carr
The Gossamer Cord

Hope you have a great time reading these. Some are my favourites that I've included in for you.

[Rebecca]

Courtney wrote: "Rebecca I'm working 5 days in a row but I'm starting on your picks this weekend between breaks. Hopefully, I'll have it finished before Monday, but definitely before the 29th."

No problem, there's plenty of time left.

[Aminko]

Hi Leena

You had some wonderful books on your shelf. I hope whatever you read in August, you enjoy!

Contemporary
Recommend a book that either:
❤️NEW: The Worst Best Man by Lucy Score
❤️TBR: The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa



Historical
Recommend a book that either:
🧡NEW: The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn
🧡TBR: Rules for a Rogue by Christy Carlyle



LGBT (M/M, Lesbian Romance)
Recommend a book that either:
💛NEW: Him by Sarina Bowen
💛TBR: Puppy Kisses by Lucy Gilmore



Paranormal
Recommend a book that either:
💚NEW: Bewitching by Jill Barnett
💚TBR: Heartless by Marissa Meyer



Suspense
Recommend a book that either:
💙NEW: Hidden by Kendra Elliot
💙TBR: The Alibi by Sandra Brown



Inspirational
Recommend a book that either:
💜NEW: Trouble in Mudbug by Jana Deleon
💜TBR: Paradise Cove by Jenny Holiday



Erotica
Recommend a book that either:
🖤NEW: Snowed In by Lexi Blake
🖤TBR: The Alabaster Hip by Maggie Fenton



Western
Recommend a book that either:
💟NEW: The Gamble by Kristen Ashley
💟TBR: Cowboy SEAL Homecoming by Nicole Helm

[Leena]

Thanks Aminko.Looks great. I didn't even know there were 2 Worst Best Man. im going to try both out.

[Aminko]

Chaos Book Reviews. wrote: "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..."

Hi Chaos Book Review

Thank you for wonderful suggestions. I also appreciate you trying to find a M/M F/F romance. I've not explored the genre widely and always appreciate a recommendation that will help me expand my reading selections. While I'm confessing, I've never read any F/F which is a glaring gap in my reading! As I'm looking at my reading for August/September I believe I may need to branch out a little more.

I hope you enjoy all the wonderful books that you read in the next few months. May you and your family safe safe and healthy.

[Carrie]

Chaos Book Reviews, I'll have your picks up tomorrow.

[Carrie]

Nayara wrote: "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 con..."

Thank you :)

[Jamie - The Bookish Attitude]

Aminko wrote: "Chaos Book Reviews. wrote: "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 rom..."

Pages for You by Sylvia Brownrigg is apparently a good F/F read if you wanna check that out as well! I'll admit I've only read one YA F/F myself and probably 4 or 5 M/M. As a whole my reading on this genre is pretty much non-existent as well.


Carrie Wrote: "Chaos Book Reviews, I'll have your picks up tomorrow.

That's fine lovely! :D Can't wait to see what you come up with.

[Mary-Megan]

Sonja wrote: "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!..."

Sonja,
Tonya never seemed to reply. Maybe she say she missed the deadline and cut her losses. I'll keep you on the list, though, if someone doesn't get their picks in. Thanks!

[Mary-Megan]

Fran and Nancy H
Thanks for volunteering to help with repicks! There are a handful that still need to get their picks in, but they have a few more days. I'll keep you posted if I need your help. Thanks!

[Sonja]

Courtney wrote: "Sonja wrote: "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 en..."

I'm glad you like them and relieved I didn't overdo it! Can't wait to see what you think of some of those!

[Sonja]

Mary-Megan wrote: "Sonja wrote: "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!..."

Sonja,
Ton..."

No worries! I'm happy to make any repicks if you need them! :)

[Carrie]

Hi Chaos Book Reviews, here are your Aug picks, I hope you find something you love.

Contemporary

TBR: Tangle
❤️ has two people on the cover

New: The Interestings
❤️ is labeled Contemporary

Historical

TBR: Finding Tomorrow
🧡 has just a woman on the cover

New: The Invention of Sophie Carter
🧡 is labeled historical

LGBT (M/M, Lesbian Romance)

TBR: Ruthless King
💛 has just a man on the cover

New: Every Heart a Doorway
💛 is labeled LGBT, M/M, or Lesbian

Paranormal

TBR: Chain of Gold
💚 is labeled paranormal, fantasy, or science fiction

New: I Love You So Mochi
💚 has a creative or artistic cover (in your opinion)

Suspense

TBR: The Pool Boy
💙 has a red or blue cover

New: I'm Thinking of Ending Things
💙 has a character with secrets

Inspirational

TBR: Rush
💜 has a cover with pastel colors

New: Changeling
💜 is labeled Inspirational or has a religious theme

Erotica

TBR: Surrender
🖤 has a cover that shows some skin

New: Whiskey Burning
🖤 has a cover that shows some skin

Western

TBR: Cherished Mate
💟 has an orange, yellow, or tan cover ish?
New: Storm Born
💟 has an orange, yellow, or tan cover ish?

Happy Reading

[Jamie - The Bookish Attitude]

Carrie wrote: "Hi Chaos Book Reviews, here are your Aug picks, I hope you find something you love.

Contemporary

TBR:Tangle
❤️ has two people on the cover

New: [bookco..."

Thanks! Some good looking books you've picked! Can't wait to dive in :D

[☘KathyD☘]

Becca da. . .I’m so sorry you had to wait on picks. . .I hope you find some great ones from these options!

❤️ Contemporary
Along for the Ride, Sarah Dessen — two people on the cover (tbr)
Whiskey Prince, Toni Aleo — tagged contemporary (new)

🧡 Historical
Hot Mess, Emma Hart — only a woman on the cover (tbr)
The Chief, Monica McCarty — tagged historical (new)

💛 LGBT (M/M, Lesbian Romance)
City of Bones, Cassandra Clare — only a man on the cover (tbr)
Big Rock, Lauren Blakely — best friends-to-lovers story (new)

💚 Paranormal
Six of Crows, Leigh Bardugo — tagged fantasy (tbr)
A Discovery of Witches, Deborah Harkness — creative/artistic cover (new)

💙 Suspense
Scarlet, Marissa Meyer — blue/red cover (tbr)
Ten Tiny Breaths, K.A. Tucker — characters with secrets (new)

💜 Inspirational
Love & Gelato, Jenna Evans Welch — pastel colors on cover (tbr)
Beautiful Disaster, Jamie McGuire — sweet character (new)

🖤 Erotica
The Summer of Skinny Dipping, Amanda Howells — showing skin on cover (tbr)
Zeus, Kamery Solomon — alpha male (new)

💟 Western
The Last Summer of Us, Maggie Harcourt — yellow/orange cover (tbr)
The Edge of Courage, Elaine Levine — character works outdoors (new)

[Becca da]

☘KathyD☘ wrote: "Becca da. . .I’m so sorry you had to wait on picks. . .I hope you find some great ones from these options!

❤️ Contemporary
Along for the Ride, Sarah Dessen — two people on the cover..."
Thank you! I am excited!

[Mony]

MountainKat wrote: "Hi Mony, here are your picks! I hope you find something to love in August. 🥰 I pulled some from your M&G shelf to fit some of the categories - I think that should work ok for you. 🤞🏼

Contemporary:..."

Hi MountainKat,
You did a great job...thought the shelf books could fit the categories... c'est la vie.
Like your picks...many I've wanted to read but keep delaying (Singh & Jones).
Happy summer!

[Courtney]

Swew. Sorry for the delay, Rebecca. I hope you find something you like. I'll happily do re-picks if necessary. You certainly had a lot of good books to pick from. Enjoy!

❤️ Contemporary
NEW: November 9 (contemporary)
TBR: Wicked (contemporary)


🧡 Historical
NEW: A Rogue by Any Other Name (Historical)
TBR: Pooka in My Pantry (woman on cover)


💛 LGBT
NEW: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (LGBT)
TBR: Six of Crows (LGBT)


💚 Paranormal
TBR: Blood Vow (Paranormal)
NEW: Recursion (Sci-fi)


💙 Suspense
TBR: Pure (blue)
NEW: Show No Mercy (suspense)
NEW: Thrill of the Chase (suspense)


💜 Inspirational
TBR: Circe (Religious)
NEW: The Kiss Quotient (Wholesome)



🖤 Erotica
TBR: The Deal: (Skin)
NEW: Ruthless King: (Erotica)


💟 Western
NEW: My Calamity Jane (Western)
TBR: Hell on Heels (Orange)

[Rebecca]

Courtney wrote: "Swew. Sorry for the delay, Rebecca. I hope you find something you like. I'll happily do re-picks if necessary. You certainly had a lot of good books to pick from. Enjoy!

❤️ Contemporary
NEW: [book..."

Thanks Courtney, so many good choices.

[Suzanne]

Hi LauraLa! Here are your picks, I hope you enjoy!

Contemporary
Recommend a book that either:
❤️ is labeled Contemporary:
Summer by the Sea by Susan Wiggs - **NEW**
❤️ has two people on the cover:
Room at the Inn by Ruthie Knox
❤️ has a surprise pregnancy or pretend relationship storyline:
The Rocker That Holds MeTerri Anne Browning



Historical
Recommend a book that either:
🧡 is labeled historical:
It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas
🧡 has just a woman on the cover:
The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton
🧡 has a second chance storyline:
Ain't She Sweet? by Susan Elizabeth Phillips



LGBT (M/M, Lesbian Romance)
Recommend a book that either:
💛 is labeled LGBT, M/M, or Lesbian:
Cut & Run by Abigail Roux
💛 has just a man on the cover:
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee - **NEW**
💛 has a best friends to lovers storyline:
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz - **NEW**



Paranormal
Recommend a book that either:
💚 is labeled paranormal, fantasy, or science fiction:
Skinwalker by Faith Hunter - **NEW**
💚 has an animal on the cover or in the story:
Charmed by the Wolf by Kristal Hollis
💚 has a creative or artistic cover (in your opinion):
Blood of the Earth by Faith Hunter - **NEW**



Suspense
Recommend a book that either:
💙 is labeled suspense:
The Evil Inside by Heather Graham
💙 has a character with secrets:
Daggers, Deception & Delicious Little Lies by Tara Kingston
💙 has a red or blue cover:
Beartown by Fredrik Backman - **NEW**



Inspirational
Recommend a book that either:
💜 is labeled Inspirational or has a religious theme:
Becoming by Michelle Obama
💜 has a cover with pastel colors:
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Hector Garcia Puigcerver
💜 has a sweet or wholesome character:
The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig



Erotica
Recommend a book that either:
🖤 is labeled erotica:
Letting Go by Maya Banks
🖤 has a cover that shows some skin:
Love Me by Olivia Cunning
🖤 has an alpha male or enemies to lovers storyline:
The Mistress by Tiffany Reisz



Western
Recommend a book that either:
💟 is labeled western:
Duncan's Bride by Linda Howard
💟 has a character the works outdoors:
The Bluest Eyes in Texas by Tori Scott
💟 has an orange, yellow, or tan cover:
Hang Tough by Lorelei James

[Sonja]

Hey Mary-Megan!
Just wanted to let you know I heard from Kindra and she's working on my picks! I'm being patient and don't mind since I've struggled with my July picks...

Also I need to stop browsing everyone else's picks because my TBR list just keeps growing! *sigh*

[Kindra]

Hey Sonja!

Thank you for your great advice. I would be lost without you. Here are my picks for you I hope you enjoy! If you want me to change anything let me know. Happy Reading!

❤️Contemporary
TBR- A Princess in Theory
New- The Other Princess
🧡Historical
TBR-The Other Bennet Sister
New- The Promise: A World War 2 Historical Romance
Novel
💛LGBT
TBR- Red, White & Royal Blue
New- If I Was Your Girl
💚Paranormal
I'm the Vampire, That's Why
New- Dark Lover
💙Suspense
TBR- Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors
New- Black Ice
💜Inspirational
TBR- Suzie Empowered
New- The Innkeeper's Daughter
🖤Erotica
TBR- Potent Pleasures
New- Beautiful Bastard
💟Western
TBR- Big Bad Cowboy
New- Taking Charge

[Kindra]

Sonja wrote: "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 str..."

Thank you! You are so sweet. I just found out how to work the message boards. I didn't even know anyone was talking to me :-)

[LaurLa]

Suzanne wrote: "Hi LauraLa! Here are your picks, I hope you enjoy!

Contemporary
Recommend a book that either:
❤️ is labeled Contemporary:
Summer by the Sea by Susan Wiggs - **NEW**
❤️..."

Looks great! Thanks Suzanne!

[Susan A]

Looks like my picker is a no-show. I'm not sure how this works. Is anyone available to do picks for me? I can do picks for you as well if you'd like more. Thank you.

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Susan A!

Mary- Megan will let you know very soon who will be giving you picks :)
She has a list of volunteers all ready!

[Mary-Megan]

I'm so sorry sorry Susan A. I meant to come here earlier to address this. Your picker is new and she emailed me when I sent a reminder and had one book picked for you (Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey). It's possible she did not fully understand how this challenge works.

Sonja or Nancy H
You two were the firsts to volunteer. Would either of you be able to get some picks for Susan A? Here is her list: mf to read First one to respond gets the honor.
Thank you so much!!

[Susan A]

Thank you Mary-Megan!

To my picker -- if you are having a hard time with my shelf, you can try the main TBR shelf. And, please let me know if you'd like an extra set of picks.

[Nancy H]

Mary-Megan wrote: "I'm so sorry sorry Susan A. I meant to come here earlier to address this. Your picker is new and she emailed me when I sent a reminder and had one book picked for you (Fix Her Up by..."

Hi Mary Megan and Susan A,
I will do Susan's picks and will get on them right away. Be back soon!

[Mary-Megan]

Thanks so much Nancy!

[Nancy H]

Hi Susan A,
Here are your picks. I hope you find something you like. If not, let me know and I can pick more. Your list made it easy!

Contemporary: Contemporary - Nuts (I loved this one, and the ones to follow in this series); Contemporary and two people on cover - The Simple Life


Historical: Historical romance - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie; Interesting second chances - Echoes of the Dance (I enjoyed both of these.)


LGBT: M/M - A Case of Curses; Man on cover - The Bedding Proposal


Paranormal: Two paranormal - How to Elude a Vampire and Midnight at the Blackbird Café (I just finished this one and really liked it.)


Suspense: Character with secrets - When You Give a Duke a Diamond; red/blue cover - One Dance In Paris (Both really good.)


Inspirational: Inspiring in several ways - A Single Thread: Sweet (Somewhat) character, also pastels on cover - The Wallflower Wager


Erotica: Showing some skin - The Raven Prince and The New Mrs D ( a really good one)


Western: Western - Texas Glory; Two really good ones with orange, yellow, tan -ish cover - Sweet Tea and Sympathy and Sex, Lies & Sweet Tea (Can you tell I like tea? lol)


Happy reading!

[Susan A]

Wow so fast! Thanks Nancy!

[Sonja]

Way to be on it, Nancy H!

[Sonja]

Kindra, your picks are awesome! I can’t wait to browse more tomorrow and see how many I can get to! And you’re too sweet! ☺️ Hope you enjoy this challenge as much as I do!

[Kindra]

Sonja wrote: "Kindra, your picks are awesome! I can’t wait to browse more tomorrow and see how many I can get to! And you’re too sweet! ☺️ Hope you enjoy this challenge as much as I do!"

:-) You are welcome! I am very much so looking forward to this Challenge. Thank you Susan A. I cannot wait to start reading my picks.

[Mony]

Sonja wrote: "Hey Mary-Megan!
Just wanted to let you know I heard from Kindra and she's working on my picks! I'm being patient and don't mind since I've struggled with my July picks...

Also I need to stop brow..."

👍 I know!

[☘KathyD☘]

Kate wrote: "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)

TBR: (Fake r..."

thanks for these Kate! i'm grateful august starts in two days! =)

[Sonja]

Kindra wrote: "Hey Sonja!

Thank you for your great advice. I would be lost without you. Here are my picks for you I hope you enjoy! If you want me to change anything let me know. Happy Reading!

❤️Contemporary
T..."

Super excited for these, Kindra! Several on my hold shelf at the library and a few were freebees from Audible Escape and KU so thank you for that! Happy reading!

[Nancy H]

You are welcome. For once, I just happened to have the time to do it immediately - lol. That rarely happens, but I am glad I was able to do it for you.


Susan A wrote: "Wow so fast! Thanks Nancy!"

[Nancy H]

Thanks, Sonja - lol. For once I just happened to hop on here and have the time to do it. (That rarely happens!)


Sonja wrote: "Way to be on it, Nancy H!"