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message 1: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6243 comments Mod
Welcome to this month's Hidden Gems challenge!

Hidden Gems is a fantastic way to plow through those mountains of books claiming space in your house or e-reader. This challenge produces some fun group interaction as well, because someone else chooses which book you’ll read next.

If you sign up, you'll be matched up with a Hidden Gems partner. You will choose a book from the list your partner designates which you have already read and cannot believe your partner hasn’t read yet. Your partner will do the same for you with the list you designate. The point is to find that “Hidden Gem” that you think they’ll love… because you adored it when you read it!

Let us know which books you choose for each other. When you finish reading your gem, let us know what you thought about it. Perhaps your Hidden Gem might find its way to someone else’s wish list!

Match-ups will be created on the 10th of the month. Please choose books for each other by the 13th.

Sign up by telling us which list you’d like your partner to choose from.

Happy reading, friends!


message 2: by Michelle (last edited Jun 02, 2024 07:03AM) (new)

Michelle | 623 comments Please select 2-4 books from my Read Next shelf.

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


message 3: by Bridget (last edited Jun 04, 2024 09:53AM) (new)

Bridget | 437 comments I'm in. Please choose several from my hidden gems shelf:

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


message 4: by Brittany (new)

Brittany  | 546 comments I'm in! Please choose 3-4 books from my Temp Read Soon Shelf:

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


message 5: by Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor (new)

Kate (liahonagirl) | 3531 comments Mod
I'm in! Please give me at least 2 options from my 2024-hg shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...


message 6: by Annette (new)

Annette | 354 comments I’m in. Please choose 3-4 books from my hidden gems shelf.

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


message 7: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4439 comments I'm in. Please choose 3-4 books from my hidden gems shelf.

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


message 8: by Missy (new)

Missy | 936 comments I’m in. Please pick 2-3 from my hidden gems folder.


message 9: by Karen (new)

Karen | 1316 comments I'm in. Please pick 3-4 books from my books for east coast trip shelf:

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


message 10: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3864 comments Mod
I'm in!

Please choose 3-4 from my tbr-physical-books and/or series-in -progress shelves.


message 11: by Katrina (last edited Jun 09, 2024 10:12PM) (new)

Katrina Lybbert | 886 comments I'm in.

Please choose 2 - 3 from my 2024 Hidden Gems shelf:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...


message 12: by Sarita (new)

Sarita | 2288 comments Please select 3-4 from any of these shelves:

To Read
To buy or borrow
To read kindle free
Reading next


message 13: by Reagan (new)

Reagan I'm in! Please choose 3-4 from my hidden gems shelf:

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


message 14: by Charlene (new)

Charlene | 595 comments I’m in! Please pick 3-4 from the following shelves

My Hidden Gems Shelf

My 2024 TBR Shelf


message 15: by Lisa (new)

Lisa | 57 comments I'm in choose from my list

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


message 16: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6243 comments Mod
Sign-ups are now closed. Matchups are coming soon.


message 17: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6243 comments Mod
Here are this month's matchups. Happy reading!

Michelle (2) - Sarita (12)
Brittany (4) - Lisa (15)
Charlene (14) - Kate (5)
Bridget (3) - Loraine (7)
Staci (10) - Annette (6)
Reagan (13) - Missy (8)
Karen (9) - Katrina (11)


message 18: by Missy (new)

Missy | 936 comments Hi Regan -

I picked for you some books I have enjoyed, and a couple I am looking forward to. I hope you find one that you enjoy!

Just for the Summer by Melody Carlson , Natalie - Birthday Wishes (Smitten Novella #1) by Colleen Coble (I couldn't find the one with all of them in it); Short-Straw Bride (Archer Brothers, #1) by Karen Witemeyer , Fairest of Heart (Texas Ever After, #1) by Karen Witemeyer


message 19: by Michelle (last edited Jun 10, 2024 03:25PM) (new)

Michelle | 623 comments Hello Sarita,

You have so many books on your list that I've absolutely enjoyed reading! I have narrowed it down to the four below. I hope one of these is a winner with you.

Castle on the Rise (Lost Castle, #2) by Kristy Cambron The Pursuit of Tamsen Littlejohn by Lori Benton The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin Flights of Fancy (American Heiresses, #1) by Jen Turano


message 20: by Katrina (new)

Katrina Lybbert | 886 comments Hi Karen,

I haven't read any of the books on your list, but here are some books that I would be interested in reading myself!

Braver With You by Jaycee Weaver Lottie Bride of Delaware (American Mail-Order Bride, #1) by Kit Morgan The Lawman Returns (Wrangler's Corner #1) by Lynette Eason Glimmer in the Darkness (Coventry Saga #1) by Robin Patchen

Hope you find a great choice among these suggestions!


message 21: by Annette (new)

Annette | 354 comments Hi Staci~~~

You have an incredible selection of great books on your shelves. I chose these….all of which were 4 star reads for me. Hope one or more is a hit for you.

Leaving November (Clayburn #2) by Deborah Raney These Tangled Threads A Novel of Biltmore by Sarah Loudin Thomas The Hope Jar (The Prayer Jars #1) by Wanda E. Brunstetter Swimming in the Deep End by Christina Suzann Nelson


message 22: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (last edited Jun 27, 2024 04:21AM) (new)

Staci | 3864 comments Mod
Annette wrote: "Hi Staci~~~

You have an incredible selection of great books on your shelves. I chose these….all of which were 4 star reads for me. Hope one or more is a hit for you.

Thank you Annette. I will go with Swimming in the Deep End.
Swimming in the Deep End by Christina Suzann Nelson

My options for you:

Leaving November (Clayburn #2) by Deborah RaneyIf for Any Reason (Nantucket Love Story, #1) by Courtney WalshThe Ebb Tide by Beverly Lewis



message 23: by Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor (new)

Kate (liahonagirl) | 3531 comments Mod
Evangelise wrote: "I don't have time to do the challenge this month, and it appears I missed it anyhow. But will someone remind me when the next one begins?"
Andrea will post the challenge each month on or about the 1st. If you go to the 'announcements and updates' thread and click to be notified when people reply, you will be notified when she posts the links to her monthly updates there, which will include the Hidden Gems! 🙂


message 24: by Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor (new)

Kate (liahonagirl) | 3531 comments Mod
Charlene wrote: "I’m in! Please pick 3-4 from the following shelves "

Charlene!
You have so many good ones, but these are the 4 that truly made me think: 'wait! she hasn't read these yet? she needs to!'

Mountain Laurel Mountain Laurel (Kindred, #1) by Lori Benton
If I Run If I Run (If I Run, #1) by Terri Blackstock
In This Moment In This Moment (Timeless, #2) by Gabrielle Meyer
Authentically, Izzy Authentically, Izzy (Skymar, #1) by Pepper Basham

I hope you will enjoy whatever you choose to read, and I look forward to seeing your choices for me!


message 25: by Annette (new)

Annette | 354 comments Thanks much Staci. I really enjoyed These Tangled Threads: A Novel of Biltmore. It brought back wonderful memories of my great grandmother.

I’m gonna go with The Ebb Tide by Beverly Lewis . From the description, it takes place in Cape May, NJ..I used to live very close to there.


message 26: by Karen (new)

Karen | 1316 comments Hi Katrina, like you I haven't read any of the books on your list but we share these books as ones we want to read:
Moving Target (Elite Guardians, #3) by Lynette Eason Never Forget (Beacons of Hope, #5) by Jody Hedlund Shelter of the Most High (Cities of Refuge, #2) by Connilyn Cossette

Hope you find a great read for you among these.




Thanks for your choices for me. I'll go with The Lawman Returns (Wrangler's Corner #1) by Lynette Eason and/or Braver With You by Jaycee Weaver


message 27: by Brittany (new)

Brittany  | 546 comments Hi Lisa, Here are a couple of books from your list for you to decide between. I hope you enjoy whichever one you decide to read.

The Masterpiece by Francine Rivers Bodyguard Reunion (Guardians, Inc. #6) by Margaret Daley


message 28: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6243 comments Mod
Evangelise wrote: "I don't have time to do the challenge this month, and it appears I missed it anyhow. But will someone remind me when the next one begins?"

Sign-ups are the first of the month through the ninth, and the matchups are created on the tenth. But if you happen to be late, there's usually someone willing to jump in and pick for you. Would you like a few picks this time around?


message 29: by Katrina (new)

Katrina Lybbert | 886 comments Thanks for the choices, Karen. I am going to go with Never Forget.
Never Forget (Beacons of Hope, #5) by Jody Hedlund


message 30: by Sarita (last edited Jun 11, 2024 05:08AM) (new)

Sarita | 2288 comments Thanks Michelle

I think I will go with Flights of Fancy (American Heiresses, #1) by Jen Turano


message 31: by Sarita (new)

Sarita | 2288 comments Michelle

My selection for you:

Called to Protect (Blue Justice, #2) by Lynette Eason Flights of Fancy (American Heiresses, #1) by Jen Turano Authentically, Izzy (Skymar, #1) by Pepper Basham A Noble Scheme (The Imposters, #2) by Roseanna M. White


message 32: by Michelle (new)

Michelle | 623 comments Sarita,
As much as I like Flights of Fancy, I'm sorry to say it's not on my list! Perhaps you meant either To Write a Wrong (The Bleeker Street Inquiry Agency, #2) by Jen Turano or A Match in the Making (The Matchmakers, #1) by Jen Turano .


message 33: by Michelle (new)

Michelle | 623 comments Thank you Sarita for the choices. I will read Authentically, Izzy (Skymar, #1) by Pepper Basham and A Noble Scheme (The Imposters, #2) by Roseanna M. White .


message 34: by Sarita (new)

Sarita | 2288 comments Michelle wrote: "Sarita,
As much as I like Flights of Fancy, I'm sorry to say it's not on my list! Perhaps you meant either To Write a Wrong (The Bleeker Street Inquiry Agency, #2) by Jen Turano or [bookcover:A Match in the Making|..."


No, from the ones you picked for me :-)


message 35: by Bridget (new)

Bridget | 437 comments Loraine,
Here are my choices for you:
A Fragile Design (Bells of Lowell, #2) by Tracie Peterson Fair Is the Rose (Lowlands of Scotland, #2) by Liz Curtis Higgs Ten Dates (Looking Back, Texas #1) by Lacy Williams A New Mexico Mail Order Bride 3 (New Mexico Mail Order Bride Serial (Christian Mail Order Bride Romance)) by Montana West
I hope you enjoy. I haven't read any of them :)


message 36: by Charlene (last edited Jun 11, 2024 06:53AM) (new)

Charlene | 595 comments Hi Kate,

I will be reading Mountain Laurel (Kindred, #1) by Lori Benton

For you I pick True to You (A Bradford Sisters Romance, #1) by Becky Wade (I really enjoyed this and I rated 5 stars) & All My Secrets by Lynn Austin (I haven’t read this but I love Lynn Austin)

I hope you enjoy the book you choose :)


message 37: by Loraine (last edited Jun 11, 2024 07:19AM) (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4439 comments Bridget I will choose A Fragile Design (Bells of Lowell, #2) by Tracie Peterson

My choices for you are:
Until the Dawn (Until the Dawn, #1) by Elizabeth Camden Wonderland Creek by Lynn Austin Barefoot Summer (Chapel Springs #1) by Denise Hunter Escape from Amsterdam (Heroines of WWII) by Lauralee Bliss

They were all great reads for me!


message 38: by Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor (new)

Kate (liahonagirl) | 3531 comments Mod
Charlene wrote: "Hi Kate,

I will be reading Mountain Laurel (Kindred, #1) by Lori Benton

For you I pick True to You (A Bradford Sisters Romance, #1) by Becky Wade (I really enjoyed this and I rated 5 stars) & All My Secrets by Lynn Austin..."


Oh goodness! A difficult choice, to be sure, but I'm going to go with True to You True to You (A Bradford Sisters Romance, #1) by Becky Wade for this month. Thanks for the selections!


message 39: by Reagan (new)

Reagan Missy,

I'm going to go with Just for the Summer by Melody Carlson .

You had so many good options! I have read and enjoyed all of these:
Forged in Love (Wyoming Sunrise, #1) by Mary Connealy A Wagon Train Weekend (Back Inn Time #1) by Stephenia H. McGee Along the Rio Grande (Love on the Santa Fe, #1) by Tracie Peterson


message 40: by Bridget (new)

Bridget | 437 comments Loraine wrote: "Bridget I will choose A Fragile Design (Bells of Lowell, #2) by Tracie Peterson

My choices for you are:
Until the Dawn (Until the Dawn, #1) by Elizabeth CamdenWonderland Creek by Lynn Austin..."




Thanks, Loraine!
I am going to go with Until the Dawn (Until the Dawn, #1) by Elizabeth Camden


message 41: by Missy (last edited Jun 28, 2024 07:21AM) (new)

Missy | 936 comments Reagan

I'm going to go with Forged in Love (Wyoming Sunrise, #1) by Mary Connealy

I completed this book and really enjoyed it. Now to get the remaining books on my list to read soon.



message 42: by Lisa (last edited Jun 19, 2024 11:58AM) (new)

Lisa | 57 comments COMPLETED

Bodyguard Reunion (Guardians, Inc. #6) by Margaret Daley by Margaret Daley - 6/19/24


message 43: by Lisa (new)

Lisa | 57 comments Brittany

Wildflower Falls (Riverbend, #4) by Denise Hunter - loved this one
Reunion at the Shore (The Off Season #2) by Lee Tobin McClain - loved this one too
Are We There Yet? (Love Trippin') by Savannah Scott - looks interesting
Single All the Way by Kate Watson - looks fun


message 44: by Annette (new)

Annette | 354 comments Thank you Staci for the Hidden Gems choice. Finished and really enjoyed it The Ebb Tide by Beverly Lewis


message 45: by Michelle (new)

Michelle | 623 comments I finished Authentically, Izzy (Skymar, #1) by Pepper Basham , which was a fun read, and A Noble Scheme (The Imposters, #2) by Roseanna M. White , which I very much enjoyed. Thank Sarita for choosing them!


message 46: by Sarita (new)

Sarita | 2288 comments Michelle wrote: "I finished Authentically, Izzy (Skymar, #1) by Pepper Basham, which was a fun read, and A Noble Scheme (The Imposters, #2) by Roseanna M. White, which I very much enjoyed. Thank Sarita for choosing them!"

Glad you enjoyed them!


message 47: by Brittany (new)

Brittany  | 546 comments Hi Lisa,

I read Reunion at the Shore (The Off Season #2) by Lee Tobin McClain and ended up reading it in a day! I really enjoyed it. Thanks!


message 48: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3864 comments Mod
Annette wrote: "Thank you Staci for the Hidden Gems choice. Finished and really enjoyed it The Ebb Tide by Beverly Lewis"

Wonderful! So glad you enjoyed it.

I just finished my HG and it was wonderful.
Swimming in the Deep End by Christina Suzann Nelson


message 49: by Bridget (new)

Bridget | 437 comments I finished
Until the Dawn (Until the Dawn, #1) by Elizabeth Camden
It was really good. Thanks Loraine!


message 50: by Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor (new)

Kate (liahonagirl) | 3531 comments Mod
Charlene, I finished True to You last night and really enjoyed it. Thanks!


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