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2015 March Pick-It-For-Me-Challenge

No worries. I suspect we might be getting a snow day tomorrow so something to look forward to...adding to my TBR :D

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Once upon a time there was a…reluctant bride (Save the Date – Sadie Gruber)
who…disguised herself as a nurse (Unveiled – Courtney Milan)
Running scared she…stole an ambulance (Sudden Response – RL Mattewson)
and ran straight into…the emergency room doctor (Nursing The Doctor – Bobby Hutchinson)
When…she woke up (Sleeping Beauty – Elle Lothlorien)
they…danced and danced and danced (Coffee and Cockpits – Jade Hart)
As the…man spun her and dipped her (Perfect Partners – Stephanie Cage)
they… fell to the ground and had mad crazy sexy times right there on the ground (Take Me – Bella Andre)
And they lived happily ever after.
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Once upon a time there was a… princess (Ravage Me – Ryan Michele)
who…went undercover to a club (Club Luxe 1: The Private Room – Olivia Noble)
Running scared she…retreats to a ranch in Texas (Rescue Me – Jaci Burton)
and ran straight into…a menage (Good Horses, Fast Cars and Real Men – Kaliana Cole)
When… someone tries to kill her (Captured Innocence – Kennedy Layne)
they…disappear into the mists of time (The Highlander's Touch – Karen Marie Moning)
As the… time goes by in a hidden land far away (Wildest Dreams – Kristen Ashley)
they… go to a new members night at a new private club where they have lots of hot smexy times (Bonds of Trust – Lynda Aicher)
And they lived happily ever after.

Once upon a time there was a beautiful, masochistic Siren (The Siren)
who fell in love with an equally beautiful, equally sexy bastard. (Beautiful Bastard)
Running scared they came across a kinky cabin of love hidden deep within the mountains. (Master of the Abyss)
and ran straight into a twisted, tangled, centuries old mystery. (Cross & Crown)
When a pair of conflicted, yet sexy ranchers offered them shelter, (Texas Pride)
they were chased away by the most unlikely investigative pair...one cat and one one dog...hmmm, go figure. (Branded by Fire)
As the sun set in Montana however, (Redneck Romeo)
they were miles away, safely sailing Across a Moonlit Sea.
And they lived happily ever after.









for Katherine:
Once upon a time, there was a Brewery Owner - Enemies on Tap
who loved to meet people and play games online - Gaming for Keeps but after a bad experience, she was
running scared and headed across the world to Australia - The Rosie Project but upon ariving there something spooked her
and ran straight into the arms of a Russian mobster - Dimitri
when a storm threatened them,Riding the Storm
they returned to Chicago - Love, Technically
as they were rescued by a cop on a mission - Sweet Surrender
they realized they had found, The Best Kind of Trouble
and they lived happily every after
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thanks laurla!! looking forward to a lot of these! :)

Once upon a time there was a…beautiful woman on a quest to find her real father The Rosie Project NEW
who…was a famous photographer Wallbanger
Running scared she…committed to spending several weeks with the daughter of a famous horse trainer The Suit NEW
and ran straight into…a sinister baby-smuggling ring Cry No More NEW
When…she feared for her identity being discovered she enlisted her undead lover to help. At Grave's End
They…decided challenge each other in a game and Changing the Game
As the…attraction built despite her conviction to resist him Just the Sexiest Man Alive NEW
they…discovered their love isn’t really the same as it was…it’s was much more! Sugar Daddy
And they lived happily ever after.









for Katherine:
Once upon a time, there was a Brewery Owner - Enemies on Tap
who loved to meet people and play games online - [book:Gaming..."
Thanks for the picks.

Once upon a time there was a beautiful, masochistic Siren (The Siren)
who fell in love with an equally beautiful, equall..."
LOL Penney! While I will admit that my TBR is quite healthy ;-) I don't know that I qualify for the title of queen...there are some monster TBRs out there!
Thanks for the great picks! I know I'll be listening to Branded by Fire, and I should have time to get through at least a couple more...just haven't had a chance yet to figure out which ones fit best in other challenges!

Thank you for the picks Stacie! I see several that I plan to read for March already - so excited! I hope to get to a few of the new picks too, some of them have been on my radar for a while and some are completely new - AWESOME! I must have a mistake on my shelves because I've read Caught Running already, I believe it was my first MM book. Loved it though, so I might want to do a reread if I can find the time. =) So many books, so little time - and then I participate in challenges like this that just give me more!


Once upon a time there was a beautiful, masochistic Siren (The Siren)
who fell in love with an equally be..."
No, you are definitely not the Queen of Mt. TBR, maybe just a princess ;-). But I couldn't resist, I had loads of fun playing in your shelves!

Thank you for the picks Stacie! I see several that I plan to read for March already - so excited! ..."
I didn't see it but I didn't look that hard tbh. Just thinking about books I liked in the past year!

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Once upon a time there was a… seventeen-year-old girl (Hopeless)
who… decided that she wants no more drama in her life... (The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie)
Running scared she… went to college far away from her past (Beautiful Disaster)
and ran straight … hunk in an Armani suit... (Touched by an Alien)
When… one of the Masters of the Dead is found murdered
they… try to stay out of the cross fire... (Dead Heat)
As the… annoyingly attractive, ex-military, new neighbor comes to help (Clean Sweep)
they… try to stay together (Visions of Heat)
And they lived happily ever after.








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Once upon a time there was a… seventeen year old werewolf girl (Moon Spell)
who… decides that things are going to change starting with the aggravating neighbor... (Playing for Keeps)
Running scared she… tries to hide her deep secrets (Throne of Glass)
and ran (more trips and fall) straight into… face first into her boss lap (No Turning Back)
When… he finds out she has no idea who he is (Come Away with Me)
they… try to save they home from a rogue vampire (Some Girls Bite)
As the… tattooed, hard-bodied MMA fighter comes along (Worth the Fight
they… have many hot dirty nights together (Consumed)
And they lived happily ever after.









Once upon a time there was a beautiful, masochistic Siren (The Siren)
who fell in love w..."
I believe, I AM the the QUEEN ;)

It was a good one - so sweet! And one I wouldn't mind a reread of either!

This was harder than I thought - I am not creative at all - but I hope you can find something to enjoy.
Once upon a time there was a celebrity blogger - The Hooker and the Hermit
who wanted to take revenge on their enemy's family - Seven Sons
Running scared she jumped into the waiting time machine - Just One Damned Thing After Another
and ran straight into a saloon in the wild west - Cowboys & Vampires
When the vampires twin sister comes between them - Chained by Night
they rush off to look for her brother - Hard as It Gets
As the zombies took over the world - Flesh
they escaped to a tropical island - Double Full
And they lived happily ever after.
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Here are my picks for you, hope you enjoy them! Also, I hope my story thing doesn't completely suck haha :)
Once upon a time there was a girl that was in love with a millionaire (Twisted)
who then discovered she was half fey (The Iron Queen)
Running scared she flew all the way to Scotland (On Dublin Street)
and ran straight into a kilt wearing musician (Maybe Someday)
When a gargoyle flew down and grabbed them (White Hot Kiss)
they were shocked when the gargoyle turned into an angel mid-flight (Sweet Evil)
As the angel dropped them off home there were evil fey lurking in the shadows of their home (Darkfever)
they fought back to back as a couple and overcame they evil monsters (Spirit Bound)
And they lived happily ever after
Books on TBR:




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This was harder than I thought - I am not creative at all - but I hope you can find something to enjoy.
Once upon a time there was a celebrity blogger - [book:The Hooker and the Hermit|232..."
Thanks for the picks Jojo! ;) So funny story - the Jodi Taylor book (or rather #3 in the series) is on my to-listen list because it was nominated for an audiobook award, so I know i'll be going with that. Not sure what else yet

Here are my picks for you, hope you enjoy them! Also, I hope my story thing doesn't completely suck haha :)
Once upon a time there was a girl that was in love with a millionaire (Tw..."
:D Thank you for the great looking picks, Ramneek! I've seen On Dublin Street 'around' but never looked into it. It sounds like just my cup of tea after reading the summary, thanks for the kick :P Hopefully I'll have time in March to read most of your picks for me.
(Pfft, your story was great.)

I tried! I double pinky promise that I really tried! I hope you find something you like here.
PS: I think “accidentally drugged him with a batch of psychotropic baklava” might just be the best phrase ever written! :-D
Story
Once upon a time, there was a nerdy computer programmer who found a dead body in his bathtub. Tomfoolery The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks
Running scared, he started working in a bookstore and ran straight into a paranormal sex storm. A Note in the Margin Riding the Storm
When he was accidentally drugged with a batch of psychotropic baklava by his lover, they decided to play a sexy game of truth or dare. Duck Duck Ghost Not Fade Away
As the mystery turned into conspiracy, they got completely distracted by lots of hilariously crazy shifter sex. The Iron Duke The Mane Event
And they lived happily ever after.
The end!
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Once upon a time there was a Hot Mama
who was Wickedly Charming
Running scared she was Fortune's Fool
and ran straight into My Ex From Hell
When they were Divorced, Desperate and Dead
they Hunt the Moon
As the Devil May Cry
they were Once Smitten, Twice Shy
And they lived happily ever after.









Wow! You should win double points for all my picks!! Two stories! Hooray.
I think I'm going to read Playing for Keeps and Come Away with Me.
Thanks for all your work!

I tried! I double pinky promise that I really tried! I hope you find something you like here.
PS: I think “accidentally drugged him with a batch of psychotropic baklava” might just be..."
Best. Story. Ever.

Here is your story!
Once upon a time there was a… young woman who wanted A Wedding in Provence: A Novel.
but who told too many Red Hot Lies.
Running scared she was Always on the Run and was in trouble until she ran straight into a handsome man to whom she said Rescue Me.
He said he would rescue her but only when she admitted that she Must Love Otters, so they moved north until they were Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter.
As the sun set, he told her, "I want to be sure you are Getting What You Want" and then
they enjoyed lots of Public Displays of Affection.
And they lived happily ever after.
Happy reading!
Your TBR:




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Once upon a time, there was a girl looking for new... BEGINNINGS... She was walking down a road barefoot and she was lost. Suddenly she tripped on a .. FROSTED...LANDLINE... But right before she hits the ground, a giant bear appeared and picked her up. And I was walking by her side, I was also barefoot, I also didnt see the frosted landline... AND THEN HE SAVED ME.

Hooray! I win! :-D It's like playing madlibs.
I wish I could take credit for the psychotropic baklava, though. Every book should have psychotropic baklava in it!

Hooray! I win! :-D It's like playing madlibs.
I wish I could take credit for the psychotropic baklava, though. Every book should have psychotropi..."
I've had that book on my radar for a while...that line just might push it up right near the top! =P

Hi Ashley! I had a lot of fun picking books for you. I could have picked tons more from your TBR so you ..."
Thank you for the picks.

Once upon a time there was a….high school English teacher (Fall from India Place) TBR
who….saw a murdered child's ghost (A Reason To Believe) NEW
Running scared she…masqueraded as a man (Never Judge a Lady by Her CoverNever Judge a Lady by Her Cover) TBR
and ran straight into…a town full of werewolves (How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf) NEW
When….the city was thrown into chaos (Divide & Conquer) TBR
they...searched for the Holy Grail (Be Mine Tonight) NEW
As the…war against the organized crime ring escalated (Hard as It Gets) TBR
they…were married to protect her daughter from the bad vampires (as opposed to the good ones...) (Fated) NEW
And they lived happily ever after. (it is a romance readers bookclub after all)
Hope you find something here that works for you - enjoy!

Here is your story:
Once upon a time there was a saloon songbird A Lady of the West TBR
Who was sure she was destined for the big stage. Absolutely, Positively New.
Running scared she turned down an offer from a rich man who offered to make her a star if she would marry him, The Viscount Who Loved Me TBR
And ran straight into the cemetery. Deeper Than the Dead New
When she saw a vision of her dead father, Blue-Eyed Devil TBR
They talked of missed opportunities. And Then You Die New
As the dream continued Again the Magic TBR
they agreed she should go for her dream and marry the viscount Don't Look Back New
And they lived happily ever after.
Hope this works. If you need different picks, let me know.

Once upon a time there was a…. kickass chick with her sword (Magic Bites TBR)
who….fell in love with the crazy guy (Walking Disaster TBR)
Running scared she… tripped from her super cute sandals (First Grave on the Right NEW)
and ran straight into… a succubus (Succubus Blues TBR) and some mighty fine abs (The Mighty Storm TBR)
When…. They kissed (The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden TBR) and hugged (Thoughtless TBR)
they… fell deeper in love (Falling into You TBR)
As the… boy kissed her forever (Infinity NEW)
they… saw a ghost! (Unholy Ghosts NEW)
And they lived happily ever after. (it is a romance readers bookclub after all)
I hope you find one (or more) to enjoy next month :)

Once upon a time there was a…. kickass chick with her sword (Magic Bites TBR)
who….fell in love with the crazy guy (Walking Disaster T..."
Thanks Breann, great story! Looking forward to getting stuck into these books :)

Once upon a time there was a historian and witch, along with her vampire scientist (The Book of Life)
Who... Met a mysterious, sexy stranger holding a red envelope in his hand (Devil's Bargain)
Running scared, she and her vampire scientist head towards a decaying castle in the Carpathians (The Dead Travel Fast)
Where they run straight into the son of satan...literally (Second Grave on the Left)
When they try to leave they are stopped by a scarred unwinged angel (Beauty Awakened)
They desperately call upon the Fire Lord's son for help (The Fire Lord's Lover) but to no avail.
As the creatures of the castle surround them, the historian and her vampire scientist are magically swept away through time and space (Night Play)
They are returned home where they belong by their own fairy godmother's apprentice (The Fairy Godmother) safe and sound.
And they lived happily ever after. :)









Here is your story:
Once upon a time there was a saloon songbird A Lady of the West TBR
Who was sure she was destined for the big stage. Absolutely, Positively ..."
Kristi...wonderful story! Thank you!
Some new authors in here that I'm definitely going to check out!

She turned... right and relaxed in the warm Arizona sun!
My preferred shelf: pifm-pick-me"
Hi Breann!
Once upon a time there was a… violinist (Just Like Heaven - TBR)
who…was secretly in love with an older man (Making It Work - TBR). One day, she had witnessed a murder committed by dirty cops.
Running scared she…hid away at her family's fishing cabin (The Two Gentlemen of Altona - NEW)
and ran straight into…the older man who was on vacation in the cabin next door. He told her that her family's cabin had a long history of infamous hauntings. (Hainted - NEW)
When…the crooked cops finally tracked her, they opened fire on the cabin she was staying in. Bullets tore through the cabin, destroying everything including the fantasy book she had just started reading. (The Lodestar of Ys - TBR)
When they… finally entered the cabin, the violinist was nowhere to be found. This was because the older man was a magic user and had teleported her to another realm. (Broken Phoenix - TBR)
As the…days wore on, the violinist and the older man traveled between realms to gather evidence and avoid the cops who were still hot on their trail. Finally, they were able to get enough proof to lock the crooked cops away. By this time, the violinist and the older man were deeply in love and decided to buy a lakeside cabin to spend the rest of their lives together. (Only Love - NEW).
To keep things interesting, they…continued to have short little holidays in the other realms, including a futuristic planet with aliens. (Spice ‘n’ Solace - NEW)
And they lived happily ever after!
...Yeah, there's a reason I'm not an author. :D :D :D
Oh well, I hope you find some books you like!

Wow! You should win double points for all my picks!! Two stories! Hooray.
I think I'm going to read Playing for Keeps and Come Away with Me.
Thanks for all your work!"
Your welcome! Happy reading.

I dunno, that's a pretty good story

Once upon a time there was a….high school English teacher (Fall from India Place) TBR
who….saw a murdered child's ghost (A Reason To Believe) NEW..."
Thanks for the picks, Karen! It's time I sit for a little visit with Ty & Zane again...

Once upon a time there was a... woman looking for change (Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis TBR or It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips TBR)
who... didn't like to follow the rules. (Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean NEW or Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh TBR)
This got her into trouble sometimes.
Running scared she... went to an isolated island (Heroes Are My Weakness by Susan Elizabeth Phillips TBR)
and ran straight into... a man with an 'interesting' family. (The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie by Jennifer Ashley TBR or Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey NEW)
Unfortunately, the island wasn't an escape from trouble this time.
When... someone tried to kill her (To Die For by Linda Howard TBR)
they... had to work together to survive. (Something About You by Julie James NEW)
As... they spent more time together, they fell in love. (Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy NEW)
The bad guys were eventually caught and she had better, and safer, ways to get into trouble now.
Together they... discovered A Reason To Believe (by Diana Copland TBR) in Heaven and Earth (by Nora Roberts TBR).
And they lived happily ever after!

I am going to make you two lists one with new books and one with your TBR list.
Once upon a time there was … The Girl Who Chased the Moon. (TBR)
who… was..."
Look at all the books!! Thanks for the picks Ashley! I am definitely picking several I think.

Here is your story:
Once upon a time there was a…. photographer walking along the beach Come Away with Me(TBR)
who….also happened to be a pre-med student Rule(TBR)
Running scared she…found out she was half Lycan and half Slayer Blood Law(NEW)
and ran straight into…a navy seal searching for a terrorist that should have been deadThe Unsung Hero(NEW)
When….an archangel flew out of the sky she knew that it was a sign that Angels' Blood(TBR)
they…needed to stick together so that she could help him with a role he needed to play Just the Sexiest Man Alive(NEW)
As the…shadow men started appearing out of nowhere Into the Darkness(NEW)
they…asked for the help of a vampire warlordThe Warlord Wants Forever(TBR)
And they lived happily ever after. (it is a romance readers bookclub after all)
Hope you find something you like! Enjoy!

quite fun plotting this story - your HUGE pnr interests certainly helped. :DD
Enjoy! Hope you find one you like.
Once upon a time there was an… angel - [book:Archangel's Shadows|17..."
Thank you, Ty! These look great!

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Hi Arys,
I have a tale for you. I loved going through your shelves. I hope you find something you like now and later.
Once there a professor that was know as a Dark Lover. When they first met at the party, he told Princess Arys, before he left, that she was Simply Irresistible. The Professor was know as a Hero in most eyes. To her he was a Mystery Man. The princess did not think that she should hang or be Tangled with just anyone. When they did talk, she got the feeling that everything had to be On His Terms.
The professor continue to call the princess. He was relentless and told Princess Arys, “ I will Wait for You, no matter how long it takes.” Princess Arys agreed to meet at the restaurant On Dublin Street. When the professor arrived he had The Look of Love in his eyes, it was Undeniable. Princess Arys looked surprised. The professor asked why she was Making Faces at him. Princess Arys assured him that she was not and after a few minutes they sat and ordered dinner. The first course was chicken noodle soup, the classic Comfort Food. By the end of dinner, Princess Arys decided to date the professor. She had a sense that she would follow him one day to The Edge of Never.
...to be continued in the next book of the series :)
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Once upon a time there was a science teacher…(Rumor Has It) who met a mixed martial arts fighter (Seducing Cinderella). Running scared she fled Boonsboro MD (The Next Always) And ran straight into a bunch of goons hiding in the tumbleweeds (The Great Jackalope Stampede).
When the goons carried her off to a garage (Moon Called) they attempted to assault her (Easy) but she was rescued by the hero.
As the couple takes off to Antarctica (Where'd You Go, Bernadette)They learn to cook together (Deep Dish)And they lived happily ever after.
The first four are from your list, the last four from mine. Hope one of this strikes your fancy.

Once upon a time there was a…beautiful woman on a quest to find her real father The Rosie Project NEW
who…was a famous photographer [book..."
Awesome story I love the undead lover and the baby-smuggling! It's so hard to decide….

Continuing my story... We were back on our feet and restarted walking, looking for... AN ADVENTURE IN BEGINNINGS(alex whitehall)...suddenly we heard... BRANDON'S LAUGHTER(ellen holiday)... We turned around and saw him walking down the road just behind us, we asked him what he was doing there alone and he told us that there was... SOMETHING ABOUT YOU(julie james).... That we had no idea of, and he explained that he has followed us all along, because you are... THE BADASS OF HIS DREAMS(missy welsh).
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Once upon a time there was a.... plain governess Jane Eyre
who…. loved to walk in the garden. The Secret Garden
Running scared she… jumped off a building Divergent
and ran straight into… some scary vampires! Bloodlines
When…. she is rescued with a hero with a scarred face and Making Faces
they… found a creepy hotel to stay in. The Shining
As the… night wore one, the hero gave the governess some earrings and Girl With a Pearl Earring
they… declared their surprising love for each other. Pride and Prejudice.
And they lived happily ever after.