2023 February Pick It For Me Challenge

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

2023 February PIFM Challenge

What is the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge?

The Pick-It-For-Me Challenge (PIFM) is a reading challenge where each participant gives and receives book recommendations based on a given a set of rules. The assignment method and book selection rules change each month so it’s always new and always different.

The idea of the PIFM challenge is that you will get new-to-you books and authors selected for you as well as a push to read some books that have been lingering on your shelves. You may not be interested in the new books recommended, which is why you also get a minimum of four books from your shelf.

You only have to read ONE book to complete this challenge!

After signups are closed, your names and any extra info will go into the super secret PIFM randomizer and it will select someone for you to recommend books to and someone to give you recommendations. This list will be posted along with any specific picking rules for the month.

In order to participate you need to either HAVE YOUR PROFILE SET TO PUBLIC (preferable), or friend the person giving you recommendations. PLEASE NOTE: if you choose to keep your profile private, it is your responsibility to send a friend request to the person picking for you as soon as possible after the matchups are posted. Whether your profile is private or not, it is also very important that your profile be set to receive Private Messages (PMs) in case anyone needs to reach out to you (mods, organizer etc.)

Everything gets done in this thread so be sure to come back often!!!

Repicks:
You can ask for repicks if:
✱ The books picked for you are not yet released.
✱ If you have already read the chosen book(s) and they are on your ‘read’ shelf.
✱ If you did not receive four picks from your ‘to-read’ shelf, with at least one from your preferred shelf.

You may NOT ask for repicks because:
✱ A book is not available at your library.
✱ A genre or author you don’t enjoy.

INFORMATION NEEDED TO SIGN UP
Please sign up in this thread with the answer to the following question:

✱✱ What is your favorite romance sub-genre and/or trope? ✱✱


✱✱ If you have a preferred shelf, please list it along with your pick! ✱✱

IMPORTANT DATES
Sign ups will remain open until January 25, 9 pm US EST.
For your convenience a Time Zone Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock....

You’ll have until January 30, 6 pm US EST to make your recommendations.

Please do not start reading your book(s) until the first of the month. You then have the entire month to read your pick(s) and give some feedback.

If you’re new please read the PIFM Guidelines and FAQ. If you have any questions that are not addressed there, please feel free to ask!


✱Please note that late sign ups will be included at the host's discretion and no one will be included after re-picks are assigned!✱

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

TIPS TO MAKE THE CHALLENGE ENJOYABLE FOR EVERYONE!


Pickees
✱ To help your picker understand the type of books you like or are currently reading, please make sure your ‘read’ shelf is up to date. You can create shelves for books you DNFed (Did Not Finish) or authors that don’t work for you as well as favorite books and authors. In addition, you might consider updating your profile. You can include info about your favorite books, authors, genres, themes or tropes (or themes/tropes you dislike – i.e. secret baby).
✱ Please do not specify likes/dislikes in the sign-up thread. This information will not be included in the pairings and your pickee may not see your message and does not need to rely on that information when making picks.

Pickers
✱ Please remember this is primarily a romance readers group. Thus, most, if not all, of your picks should be romance. There are various sub genres within the romance category - Contemporary, Historical, Paranormal, Romantic Suspense, Erotica, M/M, Urban Fantasy. If your pickee reads a wide variety, you could add a non-romance as a choice.

✱ You will be using 8 picking rules to select books for you pickee. Choose at least 4 new titles for your pickee. These can be brand new to them (not found on any of their shelves) or a book found on their shelves if they've never read any of the author's work previously. The remaining 4 titles should come from your pickee's tbr, with a minimum of one from their preferred shelves if provided. Be sure to pick at least one book for each picking rule, but please limit your picks to no more than two books per rule as sometimes having too many options is worse than too few.

✱ Please remember when you are giving new recommendations, you are not limited to titles that you have read. You can choose books that are new releases, on your tbr, or titles you looked up on Goodreads or Amazon that you think your pickee would enjoy.

A few hints to help with book selection:
✱ Check the book’s publishing date. Select "date pub" from the checkbox selections and save.
✱ Check pickee's personalized shelves, especially their exclusive shelves. A personalized shelf is one the member has created. (e.g., 'to read next', 'favorites' ‘didn’t like’)
✱ Make sure the books you choose are not on their 'read' shelf. Just because it isn't rated doesn't mean it wasn't read.
✱ Look at your pickee's 'read' shelf and see what genres they have recently read or read the most. Reviewing their ‘read’ shelf might help you in choosing something they are interested in reading right now.
✱ If your pickee reads lots of books in a genre you are not familiar with (erotic romance, GLBT, YA, etc.) Contact the Mods or the month's organizer for guidance.
✱ Include a variety of books (e.g., shorter page count, new addition to their 'to-read' shelf, an older book on their 'to-read' shelf) This variety gives your pickee options when choosing the book or books they will be reading this month. Use the sort feature within their shelves to determine date a book was added, published or read; page numbers, ratings, etc.

If you want to volunteer to make repicks:
✱ We love that you want to help out, but please remember those who need picks have been waiting for a long time already. Please only volunteer if you are able to make the repicks within a few hours of the deadline. Thank you!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

2023 February PIFM Challenge - Signups

(view spoiler)[Chris
Vi - to-read/to-read-series
Ashtin
Fran(Private) - a-pifm-shelf
Karla - No Erotica
SunnyCAGirl
Trina - Any Kindle Shelves
Carina - merry-new-year
LaurLa - 01-pick-me-please
Nancy H
Carmen - meet-greet-picks
KathyD - tbr-audios
Mary
MountainKat - to-read-asap
Nawari
Sonja - pifm
Laura
Romanticbookworm - read-asap (hide spoiler)]

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

2023 February PIFM Challenge - Pairings


Please pick for the person beneath you. The last person picks for the first person, so Sonja picks for Trina.

✔=Picks have been made (current through msg #41)

✔Trina - Kindle Shelves
✔Carmen - meet-greet-picks
✔Romanticbookworm - read-asap
✔Fran(Private) - a-pifm-shelf
✔Karla - No Erotica
Nawari
✔KathyD - tbr-audios
✔Vi - to-read/to-read-series
Ashtin
✔Chris
✔Nancy H
✔Carina - merry-new-year
✔SunnyCAGirl
✔MountainKat - to-read-asap
✔LaurLa - 01-pick-me-please
Mary
✔Laura
✔Sonja - pifm


Remember to pick a minimum of four NEW books and four from your pickee's TBR or preferred shelf. Please limit your picks to no more than two for each rule, since sometimes too many choices can be as bad as too few!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

2023 February PIFM Challenge - Picking Rules

February is often called the month of love and romance. Not only does it include the obvious, Valentines Day, but it is also National Weddings Month and Creative Romance Month, and includes International Flirting Week (for anyone who needs a nudge 😁). Let's celebrate this romantic month by recommending books that include some popular romance sub-genres and/or tropes!


Contemporary Romance
Contemporary romances are most commonly considered to be books written with a timeframe that is contemporary to the time of the writing of the book, and that do not include major paranormal or fantastical elements.
💙Recommend a Contemporary Romance. OR you may also recommend a book that would be considered a Small Town romance, or a book with blue on the cover.

Historical Romance
The historical romance sub-genre includes romance novels set in an era previous to present day. Different methods are used to determine whether a book is Historical or Contemporary, either before or after specific events or set a certain number of years in the past for example, but in general a romance set over about 50 years ago will most likely be considered historical.
💜Recommend a Historical Romance. OR you may also recommend a book with an Arranged Marriage plot, or a book with purple on the cover.

Paranormal/Fantasy Romance
Paranormal romance books are centered around paranormal phenomena and paranormal characters. Fantasy is a romance subgenre that includes fantastical, magical, supernatural and/or science fiction elements that are integral to the story, setting, plot and characters. Characters in these sub-genres could include vampires, ghosts, shapeshifters, aliens, witches, fairies, demons or zombies.
🖤Recommend a Paranormal or Fantasy Romance. OR you may also recommend a book with an Age Gap plot, or a book with black on the cover.

Romantic Suspense
The romantic suspense sub-genre includes romance books where there is a plotline of suspense or mystery to be solved within the overarching love story.
🤎Recommend a Romantic Suspense. OR you may also recommend a book with a Bodyguard or Protector MC, or a book with brown on the cover.

Romantic Comedy
The romantic comedy sub-genre includes romance books where humor is central to the progression of the storyline as well as the romantic connection and happily-ever-after ending.
🧡Recommend a Romantic Comedy. OR you may also recommend a book with an Enemies to Lovers plot, or a book with orange on the cover.

Erotic Romance
Erotic romance is the category of romance book in which the intimacy between characters is central to the main characters growth and relationship. Without this intimacy, the storyline to the romance book would be damaged.
❤️Recommend an Erotic Romance. OR you may also recommend a book with a Stranded/Forced Proximity plot, or a book with red on the cover.

Young Adult/New Adult Romance
The young adult romance sub-genre fits within the young adult fiction genre and includes romance books written about and/or for readers age 12-18.
The new adult romance sub-genre includes romance books written about characters in the 18-30 age bracket. This relatively new romance sub-genre was created to fill the gap between young adult romance and adult romantic fiction.
💛Recommend a Young Adult or New Adult Romance. OR you may also recommend a book with a Friends to Lovers plot, or a book with yellow on the cover.

Sports Romance
The sports romance sub-genre includes romance books that have a central theme of some aspect of the sports world. Usually, main characters in this sub-genre are athletes, coaches, owners, agents, etc.
💚Recommend a Sports Romance. OR you may also recommend a book with a Fake Relationship plot, or a book with green on the cover.

And a bonus category (because I couldn't narrow it down any further! 😁)

LGBTQ+ Romance
Romance books that include main characters who identify as LGBTQ+ fit this romance sub-genre.
🌈Recommend an LGBTQ+ Romance. OR you may also recommend a book with an Second Chance plot, or a book with a multi-colored cover (at least four colors).

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

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[Chris]

I'm in! Please use my to read list.
I like MC romance and Mafia too, and I can't choose just one...

[Vi]

I'm in! My favourite romance sub-genre is fantasy-romance.

Please use my to-read and to-read series shelves.

[Ashtin]

I’m in! I am a sucker for fantasy and steamy romance books!

[Fran, Moderator]

I’m in! (private profile, happy to friend anyone who picks for me)

My favorite sub-genres of romance are contemporary, humor, stranded and holiday 😊

PIFM shelf- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[Karla]

I'm in! I want to diversify my reading, so I'm open to any genre except Erotica.

[SunnyCAGirl]

I’m in! My favorite sub genre is historical romance and my favorite trope is grumpy/sunshine with honorable mention to enemies to lovers!

[SunnyCAGirl]

You can use my very long “want to read” list for this challenge.

[Trina]

I'm in, I love paranormal anything really, cozy mysteries, romance, UF, and YA. Please use any of my kindle shelves there are 3 or 4 of them :)

[Carina]

I’m in. I like romantic suspense or romantic comedy.

Use https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[LaurLa]

I guess if I had to pick just one it would be romantic suspense or sports romance or contemporary romance or... well apparently I can't pick just one 🥰
01-pick-me-please

[Nancy H]

I like lot of them, but my favorites are probably romance with humor or travel.

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

I’m in. I like romantic suspense, comedy & contemporary romance.

Meet & Greet shelf

[☘KathyD☘]

i'm in...i like too many sub-genres...no one stands out for me 😁
tbr-audios

[Mary]

I’m in! I like erotica

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Me please! Picking a favorite genre would be like picking a favorite child... That is why I attempt to read a little of all the main sub-genres (without breaking it down too far - CR, RS, HR, PRN and MM) every month!

Please use my to-read-asap shelf - thanks!

[Nawari (Taylor’s version)]

I’m in
I like romance books and I’ve been into Colleen Hoover recently but I want to explore new romance authors.

[Sonja]

Me please! I've done a terrible job of reading this month....
I tend to like historical romance or contemporary/humorous romance.

Please use my PIFM shelf.

[Trip]

Fantasy is my favourite sub genre & I love so many tropes.

I'm in! Using my Want to read shelf 😊

[Romanticbookworm]

Me please

Historical /contemporary / spicy romance mixture of everything

Please use my Read asap list

https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Hey everyone! Signups are closed, and pairings and picking rules are posted in msgs 4 and 5. Happy Reading!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi LaurLa! Here are your picks - I hope I found some good options for you. I had to pick my brain to find new options, I kept thinking of books you already had on your shelves!

Contemporary Romance
TBR: The Family You Make* by Jill Shalvis
NEW: Thank You for Listening* by Julia Whelan

Historical Romance
TBR: Devil in Winter* by Lisa Kleypas
NEW: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean

Paranormal/Fantasy Romance
TBR: Ruby Fever* by Ilona Andrews
NEW: Slave to Sensation* by Nalini singh

Romantic Suspense
TBR: Midnight Angel by Lisa Marie Rice
NEW: Close to the Bone by Kendra Elliot

Romantic Comedy
TBR: A Hard Day for a Hangover by Darynda Jones
NEW: Heidi's Guide to Four Letter Words* by Tara Sivec and Andi Arndt

Erotic Romance
TBR: Master of the Dark Side by Cherise Sinclair
NEW: Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon

Young Adult/New Adult Romance
TBR: Spun Out by Lorelei James
NEW: Wrong by Jana Aston

Sports Romance
TBR: Hawke by Sawyer Bennett
NEW: The Game by Vi Keeland

LGBTQ+ Romance
TBR: Resilience After Dark by Marie Force
NEW: The House in the Cerulean Sea* by T.J. Klune - This is still one of the best books I've ever read. While it does fall into the LGBTQ+ category, that isn't really what it is about and there is nothing on the page. It is a major feel good book about acceptance and inclusion and every little bit of it made me happy. I highly recommend it!!

If you are interested in audiobooks, I marked the ones I especially enjoyed in audio with an asterisk.

Happy Reading!

[Vi]

Hi Ashtin! I'm hoping to get your picks done in a couple of days.

[Trina]

Carmen I've picked for you

Contemporary Romance
TBR/New author to you: by Jennifer Snow

Historical Romance
New: by Sophie Lark

Paranormal/Fantasy Romance
New: by Sam Hall

Romantic Suspense
New: by Brenda Novak

Romantic Comedy
TBR: by Anita Heiss
chosen for orange on cover

Erotic Romance
TBR: by Roni Loren

Young Adult/New Adult Romance
TBR: by L.J. Shen

Sports Romance
TBR: by Lisa Renee Jones

Bonus: LGBTQ+ Romance
New: by Evangeline Anderson

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Karla!

Here are your picks for February. I hope you find a gem or two here :)

Contemporary Romance
tbr- Simply Irresistible
tbr- Breathing Room

Historical Romance
new- The Governess Affair Historical Romance
tbr- Delilah Green Doesn't Care purple on the cover.

Paranormal/Fantasy Romance .
tbr- The Dead Romantics
tbr- Wake

Romantic Suspense
new- Indigo Ridge
new- Feels like Summertime - brown on cover

Romantic Comedy
new- Making Waves
new- The Sister Surprise

Erotic Romance
tbr- On the Island - stranded
new- Can't Get Enough - stranded

Young Adult/New Adult Romance
tbr- If the Shoe Fits - yellow on cover
tbr- Wanderlove - YA/NA

Sports Romance
new- Kissing Games - sports
tbr- The Kiss Quotient - green cover



LGBTQ+ Romance Bonus-
tbr- Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
tbr- The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue

Happy Reading!

[☘KathyD☘]

hi Vi...I'll work on your picks tonight and tomorrow. 😊

[Vi]

Hi Ashtin!,

Wow, you have such a small TBR. I'm amazed by it. I tried hard not to recommend too much new books and tried to balance it with books off your TBR. Please let me know if you need them to be changed. I hope you like them!

Contemporary Romance:
TBR: Scandalized by Ivy Owens - Interesting cover
NEW: The Awakening by Nora Roberts - technically, contemporary fantasy but Nora Roberts is one of my favorite authors with a huuuuge backlist.

Historical Romance I'm not much of a historical romance reader in there recent times but I've included some of the ones that I really like:
NEW: The Captive by Grace Burrowes - Very good writing. I was totally engrossed when I first read it
NEW: The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley - Time travel romance with modern and historical times. One of my favorite authors.

Paranormal/Fantasy Romance:
My favorite sub-genre - meeting of my two fav genres, Fantasy and Romance.
TBR: Anastasia by Sophie Lark - I've heard raves about this.
NEW: Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews - Again, one of the best UF authors out there..

Romantic Suspense:
TBR: Belladonna by Adalyn Grace - Interesting premise. I added it to my TBR.
NEW: Death Below Stairs by Jennifer Ashley - Historical mystery series. Well written.

Romantic Comedy:
TBR: A Not So Meet Cute by Meghan Quinn
NEW: Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score - Newly discovered author, has some good books.

Erotic Romance:
TBR: Bravely by Maggie Stiefvater
NEW: Dirty Filthy Rich Men by Laurelin Paige - Erotica but with a strong plot. I finished this trilogy within 2 days.

Young Adult/New Adult Romance:
TBR: The Raven and the Rush by Sarah M. Cradit

Sports Romance: This is not my usual genre but I had to read some books for the challenge in this genre and found that I do enjoy it.
TBR: Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey
NEW: Rookie Move by Sarina Bowen

LGBTQ+ Romance:
TBR: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt - Colorful cover,.
TBR: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller - I loved Circe very much and this is also on my TBR

[Vi]

☘KathyD☘ wrote: "hi Vi...I'll work on your picks tonight and tomorrow. 😊"

Thanks KathyD. Take your time.

[Romanticbookworm]

Hi Fran here is your picks for February below:


Contemporary Romance
Contemporary romances are most commonly considered to be books written with a timeframe that is contemporary to the time of the writing of the book, and that do not include major paranormal or fantastical elements.
💙Recommend a Contemporary Romance. OR you may also recommend a book that would be considered a Small Town romance, or a book with blue on the cover.

TBR: My Twist Of Fortune- (Small town/Blue cover)



New - Runaway Road - (small town romance - really enjoyed this one )

Historical Romance
The historical romance sub-genre includes romance novels set in an era previous to present day. Different methods are used to determine whether a book is Historical or Contemporary, either before or after specific events or set a certain number of years in the past for example, but in general a romance set over about 50 years ago will most likely be considered historical.
💜Recommend a Historical Romance. OR you may also recommend a book with an Arranged Marriage plot, or a book with purple on the cover.


TBR- Charming Sir Charles (historical romance/Purple cover)

New- Blame it on the Champagne (Arranged Marriage)

Paranormal/Fantasy Romance
Paranormal romance books are centered around paranormal phenomena and paranormal characters. Fantasy is a romance subgenre that includes fantastical, magical, supernatural and/or science fiction elements that are integral to the story, setting, plot and characters. Characters in these sub-genres could include vampires, ghosts, shapeshifters, aliens, witches, fairies, demons or zombies.
🖤Recommend a Paranormal or Fantasy Romance. OR you may also recommend a book with an Age Gap plot, or a book with black on the cover.

TBR- Her Pastry Shifters (paranormal)

NEW-learn my lesson (black cover- really enjoyed the first book I also need to continue this series)

Romantic Suspense
The romantic suspense sub-genre includes romance books where there is a plotline of suspense or mystery to be solved within the overarching love story.
🤎Recommend a Romantic Suspense. OR you may also recommend a book with a Bodyguard or Protector MC, or a book with brown on the cover.

TBR- Conquering Zeus (miltary protector MC)

NEW-Close To The Bone (romantic suspense - really enjoyed this one)

Romantic Comedy
The romantic comedy sub-genre includes romance books where humor is central to the progression of the storyline as well as the romantic connection and happily-ever-after ending.
🧡Recommend a Romantic Comedy. OR you may also recommend a book with an Enemies to Lovers plot, or a book with orange on the cover.

TBR- Number Neighbours-


New- Brutal Prince (enemies to lovers - favourite series)

Erotic Romance
Erotic romance is the category of romance book in which the intimacy between characters is central to the main characters growth and relationship. Without this intimacy, the storyline to the romance book would be damaged.
❤️Recommend an Erotic Romance. OR you may also recommend a book with a Stranded/Forced Proximity plot, or a book with red on the cover.


TBR -Into The Fire - (red cover/erotic)


NEW-Still Beating (Forced Proximity - really enjoyed this one)

Young Adult/New Adult Romance
The young adult romance sub-genre fits within the young adult fiction genre and includes romance books written about and/or for readers age 12-18.
The new adult romance sub-genre includes romance books written about characters in the 18-30 age bracket. This relatively new romance sub-genre was created to fill the gap between young adult romance and adult romantic fiction.
💛Recommend a Young Adult or New Adult Romance. OR you may also recommend a book with a Friends to Lovers plot, or a book with yellow on the cover.

TBR- Barking up The Wrong Tree - (yellow cover )


NEW - Love Letter to Whiskey

Sports Romance
The sports romance sub-genre includes romance books that have a central theme of some aspect of the sports world. Usually, main characters in this sub-genre are athletes, coaches, owners, agents, etc.
💚Recommend a Sports Romance. OR you may also recommend a book with a Fake Relationship plot, or a book with green on the cover.

TBR- Falling for my Coach

NEW- Throttled or Balance

And a bonus category (because I couldn't narrow it down any further! 😁)

LGBTQ+ Romance
Romance books that include main characters who identify as LGBTQ+ fit this romance sub-genre.
🌈Recommend an LGBTQ+ Romance. OR you may also recommend a book with an Second Chance plot, or a book with a multi-colored cover (at least four colors).

TBR- Charming Him - ( LGBTQ+)

NEW-Never Stay Gone (LGBTQ+)

If you need any repicks just let me know. Happy reading :).

[Nancy H]

Hi Carina,
Here are your picks for February. I hope you find some you ike!

Contemporary: Small-town romance - The Marine's Secret Daughter Contemporary -If You Ask Me


Historical Romance: Two historical romances - The Mistress of Normandy and The Duke and I


Paranormal/Fantasy: Paranormal romance - A Veiled Deception; Some black on cover - In Self Defense


Romantic Suspense: A father protector - Texas Daddy; Romantic suspense - A Curious Beginning


Romantic Comedy: Romantic comedy - Family Trust; Orange on cover - Targeting the Deputy


Erotic Romance: interesting 'Stranded' situation and really good! - Ms. Demeanor; Red on cover - Season of Wonder


Young Adult/New Adult Romance: Two with yellow on the covers - A Groom for Ruby and Book Lovers


Sports Romance: Sports - Puck Drop; Green on cover - The Maiden of Ireland


Bonus: Second-chance plot - Dead Giveaway; Multi-colored cover (and really good!) - Love on the Brain


Happy reading!

[Fran, Moderator]

Romanticbookworm wrote: "Hi Fran here is your picks for February below:


Contemporary Romance
Contemporary romances are most commonly considered to be books written with a timeframe that is contemporary to the time of the..."

Thank you Romanticbookworm for the great picks! Looking forward to February 😊

[Karla]

Nawari,
here are my picks for you. I hope you like the book(s) you read!

Contemporary Romance
TBR: People We Meet on Vacation
TBR: Book Lovers

Historical Romance
TBR: Loveless - purple cover
New: Pride and Prejudice - my favorite book, I had to recommend it!

Paranormal/Fantasy Romance
TBR: Crave
New: Shadowland - a great series

Romantic Suspense
New: One for the Money - a good series
New: The Bodyguard - bodyguard

Romantic Comedy
New: Can You Keep a Secret? - Sophie Kinsella's books are great!
New: Bridget Jones's Diary - I thought it was funny

Erotic Romance
TBR: Love in the Time of Serial Killers - red on the cover
New: How to Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 Days - red on the cover

Young Adult/New Adult Romance
TBR: Love & Gelato
New: Just One Day - I love this book!

Sports Romance
TBR: Nora Goes Off Script - green on the cover
New: Simply Irresistible

LGBTQ+ Romance
TBR: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
New: Jilted

[Karla]

Fran wrote: "Hi Karla!

Here are your picks for February. I hope you find a gem or two here :)

Contemporary Romance
tbr- Simply Irresistible
tbr- Breathing Room

Historical Roman..."

Thank you for the picks! I've added most of the new ones to my tbr. Now, which to read first...

[Romanticbookworm]

Fran wrote: "Romanticbookworm wrote: "Hi Fran here is your picks for February below:


Contemporary Romance
Contemporary romances are most commonly considered to be books written with a timeframe that is contem..."

No problem hope you find some great reads. I went with a mixture of ones that ive read and enjoyed and others that ive heard are good. Enioy :).

[Chris]

I have trouble with my DNS Server and I can't connect to the internet using my laptop. So I'll make the picks on Sunday when I'll be at my workshop if they don't fix it later today or tomorrow.
I'm sorry!

[☘KathyD☘]

Hi Vi...here are your picks for February. The ones with headphones are ones I listened to and loved on audio…hope you find some great reads…enjoy!

💙Contemporary Romance💙
🎧 Call Me Maybe, Cara Barstone — tagged contemporary romance (tbr)
🎧 Pleasure Unbound, Larissa Ione — blue cover (new)

💜Historical Romance💜
Once Upon a Marquess, Courtney Milan — tagged historical romance (tbr)
🎧 Betwixt, Darynda Jones — purple cover (new)

🖤Paranormal/Fantasy Romance🖤
🎧 Blood Heir, Ilona Andrews — tagged paranormal romance (tbr)
🎧 Lick, Kylie Scott — black cover (new)

🤎Romantic Suspense🤎
My Killer Vacation, Tessa Bailey — tagged romantic suspense (tbr)
🎧 Protecting Caroline, Susan Stoker — protective main character (new)

🧡Romantic Comedy🧡
🎧 Thank You for Listening, Julia Whelan — tagged humor (tbr)
🎧 Everywhere and Every Way, Jennifer Probst — enemies-to-lovers romance (new)

❤️Erotic Romance❤️
🎧 Ruby Fever, Ilona Andrews — red cover (tbr)
🎧 Laid Bare, Lauren Dane — tagged erotica (new)

💛Young Adult/New Adult Romance💛
A Shadow in the Ember, Jennifer L. Armentrout — tagged new adult (tbr)
🎧 In a Holidaze, Christina Lauren — friends-to-lovers romance (new)

💚Sports Romance💚
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Taylor Jenkins Reid — green cover (tbr)
🎧 Alex, Sawyer Bennett — tagged sports romance (new)

🌈LGBTQ+ Romance🌈
The House in the Cerulean Sea, T.J. Klune — tagged LGBTQ romance (tbr)
🎧 Forgotten Sins, Rebecca Zanetti — second-chance plot (new)

[Vi]

Hi KathyD, thank you for the awesome picks. I'm not sure where to begin with.. Waiting for February

[Trip]

Hey, Sonja! Here are your picks, I hope you find some great reads with these books 😊

💙 Contemporary Romance
Contemporary Romance [TBR]
Blue cover [NEW]

💜 Historical Romance
Historical Romance [NEW]
Purple on the cover [TBR]

🖤 Paranormal/Fantasy Romance
Paranormal or Fantasy Romance [TBR]
Black cover [NEW]

🤎 Romantic Suspense
Romantic Suspense [TBR]
Brown cover [NEW]

🧡 Romantic Comedy
Enemies to Lovers plot [NEW]
Orange cover [TBR]

♥️ Erotic Romance
Stranded/Forced Proximity plot [TBR]
Red cover [NEW]

💛 Young Adult/New Adult Romance
Young Adult [TBR]
Yellow cover [NEW]

💚 Sports Romance
Fake Relationship plot [TBR]
Green cover [NEW]

🌈 LGBTQ+ Romance
Recommend an LGBTQ+ Romance [NEW]
A book with a multi-colored cover [TBR]

[LaurLa]

Hi Mary!! Here are some picks for you. I hope you enjoy one or two new ones to you!


Contemporary Romance
💙TBR: Love and Other Words
💙NEW: Legacy


Historical Romance
💜TBR: The Duchess Deal
💜NEW: The Duke and I


Paranormal/Fantasy Romance
🖤TBR: A Deal with the Elf King
🖤NEW: How to Date Your Dragon


Romantic Suspense
🤎TBR: After the Vows
🤎NEW: Here With Me


Romantic Comedy
🧡TBR: The Donut Trap
🧡NEW: Wrong Text, Right Love


Erotic Romance
❤️TBR: Sweet Sacrifice
❤️NEW: Desperate Measures


Young Adult/New Adult Romance
💛TBR: Fable
💛NEW: Zenn Diagram


Sports Romance
💚TBR: The Cheat Sheet
💚NEW: Puck Shy


LGBTQ+ Romance
🌈TBR: Ash
🌈NEW: Dance With Me

[LaurLa]

MountainKat wrote: "Hi LaurLa! Here are your picks - I hope I found some good options for you. I had to pick my brain to find new options, I kept thinking of books you already had on your shelves!

Contemporary Romanc..."

Thanks, Kat! Definitely some options here I haven't considered before 😊 Looking forward to something new!

[Carina]

SunnyCAGirl

Here are your picks. Happy reading!

Contemporary Romance
TBR - Ten Trends to Seduce Your Bestfriend
New - Street Smart


Historical
TBR - A Scot to the Heart
New - A Duchess a Day


Paranormal/Fantasy
TBR - Saint
New - The Luminaries


Romantic Suspense
TBR - The Bodyguard
New - The Whispering Dark


Romantic Comedy
TBR - Never Fall for Your Fiancée
New - Weather Girl


Erotic romance
TBR - Dark Side of the Sun
New - Ruthless King


Young Adult/New Adult
TBR - Ivan
New - Eyes on Me


Sports romance
TBR - What's an Earl Gotta Do?
New - Secrets and a Scandal


LGBTQ+
TBR - Love at First
New - Battle Royal

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Romanticbookworm,
Here are your picks. Hope you find some great books!

Contemporary Romance
TBR: The Love Hypothesis
New: Reminders of Him


Historical Romance
TBR: The Chief
New: The Guardian


Paranormal/Fantasy Romance
TBR: Pestilence
New: Radiance


Romantic Suspense
TBR: Lust
New: The Bodyguard


Romantic Comedy
TBR: The Nanny and the Nerd
New: Three Blind Dates


Erotic Romance
TBR: Lick
New: Real Dirty


Young Adult/New Adult Romance
TBR: The Silver Swan
New: Pretty Reckless


Sports Romance
TBR: The Deal
New: The Player


LGBTQ+ Romance
TBR: Snowflakes Over The Starfish Café
New: Hot Head


Happy reading!!

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Trina wrote: "Carmen I've picked for you

Contemporary Romance
TBR/New author to you: by Jennifer Snow

Historical Romance
New: [bookcover:Anastasia|60..."

Thanks for the picks Trina!! I can't wait to start :-)

[Sonja]

HI Trina! Finally had time to get your picks done! Hope you find something to enjoy in February!
💙 Contemporary Romance
TBR: The Tanglewood Tea Shop (blue cover, small town and contemporary!)
NEW: The Highland Fling (blue cover, small town and contemporary!) *Plus it’s a KU book!


💜 Historical Romance
TBR: Lady at Last (historical)
NEW: The Perils of Pleasure (historical) *Fun series and I enjoy this author’s writing style.*


🖤 Paranormal/Fantasy Romance
TBR: Moon Kissed (paranormal)
NEW: Moon Dance (paranormal/black cover) *Surprised how much I enjoyed this one and am working to continue the series!*


🤎 Romantic Suspense
TBR: Tea with Milk and Murder (romantic suspense)
NEW: Dark, Witch & Creamy (romantic suspense/brown cover) *Bumping this one up on your list. Really enjoyed this book and need to continue the series!*


🧡 Romantic Comedy
TBR: Hollywood Scandals (Humor/Comedy)
NEW: Accidental Tryst (Humor/Comedy) *This was pretty funny and it’s a decent price on Kindle. I think its free on Audible though!* OR
<>NEW: Shacking Up (Humor/Comedy) *Very entertaining and good book and how can you not laugh when illegal pet ferrets are involved? It’s also free on KU!*


🧡 Erotic Romance
TBR: Blood of the Pack (red on cover)
NEW: Hate to Want You (satisfies all three) *Loved this whole series! Not as ‘erotic’ as some, but definitely some hot scenes.*


💛 Young Adult/New Adult Romance
TBR: Meow (yellow on cover)
NEW: The Glittering Court (YA) *Someone recommended this series to me and I couldn’t put them down. Just paying it forward!*


💚 Sports Romance
TBR: Fake Dating Her Best Friend's Brother (fake relationship)
NEW: Riptide (sports-ish) *Surfing is a sport so it counts! Another one that was recommended to me from this PIFM challenge and one I really enjoyed.*


bonus category:

🌈LGBTQ+ Romance
TBR: Last Chance Ranch Complete Collection (multi-color cover) *Weird, I can't find the first book, so I tagged the collection!*
NEW: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo *Surprised how much I enjoyed this one! I listened to the audiobook. A little bit Elizabeth Taylor and very fun glimpse into old Hollywood!*

[Trina]

Sonja wrote: "HI Trina! Finally had time to get your picks done! Hope you find something to enjoy in February!
💙
Contemporary Romance


TBR:
The Tanglewood Tea Shop (blue cover, small town..."

Thank you I can't wait to get started