June - Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Rossy]

Rae wrote: "i didnt see this in my eamil until today....waaaaa...so i wait for the next one in july, like i said if yall need an extra person just say the word and im there...."

Oh sorry sweetie. If we do end up needing another person to pick, then DD will send you a PM and see if you're available!

Otherwise, be sure to stop around the 20th!

[Arcadia]

Cathy, thanks for the recs! I think I'll read Nightkeepers :)

[Melanie]

Hey Harper :-)) Don't worry, I'm picking out your recs, I haven't forgotten! I've been in Italy the past couple days, but have come to an internet cafe specifically to get your recs together :-) I forgot last month, but not for June!!:-)) I'll post them ASAP :-)) BTW, thanks for your recs ! They all seem great, so the ones I don't read will go on my TBR:-)

[Melanie]

Harper

Hey:-)) So I'll be choosing Black Ice and Lord of Scoundrels for my June challenge:-)

For you :

from your TBR

The Fire Rose by Mercedes Lackey: ML is one of my favorite fantasy authors, and I just loved her Elemental Master series :-) Think "Beauty and the Beast" for this book :-)

If Angels Burn by Lynn Viehl: I really enjoyed the Darkyn series, and the first book was one of my favorites, especially since you seem to like paranormal :-)

Naked In Death by JD Robb was recommended to me by Yz for the last pick-it-for-me challenge, and I'm now on the 17th book :-) So although the first 100 pages might seem a little slow, if you like romantic suspense/mystery, as well as HAWT Celtic heroes, you're in for a treat :-))

Midnight Man by Lisa Marie Rice : More sensual than the other recs, but I remember reading this book and loving John :-)

Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin: Jaz is one of my fave heroines : she has it all: a tormented past, a killer job, and a meltingly hot boss who happens to be a vampire:-)


New to you

For the Roses by Julie Garwood : I saw you've read a couple of her historicals, whereas I haven't yet, but I've only heard good things about this book, and this is one of the next books I'll be reading:-)

Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon : I noticed you weren't crazy about Fantasy Lover... Although I did enjoy it, it doesn't introduce you to the Dark-Hunter world, which is what this one does.. Think Greek mythology meets vampires :-)

Sugar Daddy or Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas : the first is her first contemp novel that introduces the Travis family, and the second is the first in her historical Wallflower Quartet series: Both amazing, and if you haven't read LK yet, you really should get to it! :-)

The Pretender by Celeste Bradley: Historical romance, but a great start to a new series!

Wicked All Day by Liz Carlyle: This was probably one of my favorite books... I loved Zoe, who starts out as an unhappy, spoiled and impulsive girl and gets stuck engaged to the wrong man :-)


There you go! Sorry, it seems like I might have given too many recs, but once I got started, it was hard to stop:-) If you need me to weed them down, let me know :-) I hope you find something you'll like!

Hey it's 8 hrs after my post, but I just realized that you haven't read Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian!! It's on your TBR, and the fabulous start to her Breed series about a vampire warrior brotherhood!!!!

[D.G.]

Rossy ~*~ Ehrotic ~*~ wrote: Well you only have to finish ONE book here, so you should be good. "

Oh, I know...but I'd like to get to at least 2 books from the list and I have a lot of other challenges!

[Debbie]

Rossy or DD, are we giving everyone until the end of today to make the recs, I still haven't gotten any and I am just curious????

[Dee]

yeah - for anyone who doesn't have recs by the time i get to work tonight (about 10pm EST) - i'll re-pair you with someone else who doesn't have recs and post here...

[Debbie]

k - thanks

[Ari]

Delicious Dee,
I'ma read My Name is Mary Sutter. Thanks for the recs, added them all to my TBR.=D

[~Sara~]

Sara wrote: "N. L.
I'm going to read Halfway to the Grave since I just figured out this is where the Bones I've heard so much about is from.
If I have time, I'll also read Vampire Academ..."</i>

My library doesn't have the Night Huntress series and I'm not allowed to buy any new books right now (if you saw my computer room you'd understand why), so I'll read [book:Vampire Academy instead.

[Rossy]

Debbie wrote: "Rossy or DD, are we giving everyone until the end of today to make the recs, I still haven't gotten any and I am just curious????"

Yes, in fact am gathering the names of those missing right now to send an email reminder.

[Rossy]

Rules :

1. Everything will be done in THIS thread. Please make your recommendations HERE.

2. Make sure to check back BEFORE the 2nd of June and make recommendations for your partner. If i do not hear from you in this thread or through a private message by 11pm, i will assume you will not be participating. Therefore i will re-assign your partner to somebody else.

3. Give 8 book choices to your partner. 4 from their TBR and 4 brand new to them author/book. Of course we are only committed to FINISH 1 recommendation; but this will give your partner different options to choose from depending on their reading mood.

Please set your profiles to PUBLIC until the 2nd of June. Just in case i need to get in contact with any of you, or if i need to look at your profile for the pairing.

[Rossy]

These are the members still awaiting for recommendations. Please let me know if somebody is missing from this list, or should not be in it. Thanks!

8. Penney
14. Debbie
21. Ashley
28. Pollyanna
31. Angelique
44. Annie*
58. Sue
61. Karolina
59. Heather (profile set PRIVATE)

Volunteers:
Gigi
Harper
Rossy

[Dee]

heather and Karoline were paired with each other, so they might just nto have been back...both of their profiles were locked when i did the list

[Rossy]

Well, i emailed Karolina since she's one of my GR friends. I couldn't send a reminder to Heather because her profile it's set to private.

[Lydia]

Hi Elke~

Yeah, I do like the paranormal genre alot... :) I try to branch out but I get caught up in series.

Ok, so I looked through you books and seems you really like romance. I have not read many romance novels so I can't recommend any personally. But here is what I came up with:

New

1.) Dead above Ground by Jervey Tervalon
2.) Claiming the Courtesan by Ann Campbell
3.) Saving Madeline by Rachel Ann Nunes
4.) The Rake by Mary Jo Putney

From your TBR Pile

1.)Lady Sophia's Lover
2.)The Rescue
3.)Passion
4.)Married by morning

I hope you can find something out of this list, if not let know and I will look some more.



Happy reading!

[Melanie]

Hey:-) So I read today, and LOVED Bastien! He's so sexy:-)) I'm now two thirds of my way through , and am so far loving Dain and Jess!!

There was a sentence that I just cracked up reading (p 106): "It was a primitive display, Jessica told herself. On the scale of social development it was about one notch above hitting her over the head with a club and dragging her away by her hair"

Thanks for the awesome recs Harper:-))

[Elke]

Elke wrote: "Hi Lydia,

Ok, so I have checked all your lists and I see that you like the paranormal genre a lot! I tried to choose books that would fit that criteria, plus a couple of different ones...I hope..."

Ok...I want to add one more to your TBR list!!

At Grave's End

Hope its good!!

[Elke]

Lydia wrote: "Hi Elke~

Yeah, I do like the paranormal genre alot... :) I try to branch out but I get caught up in series.

Ok, so I looked through you books and seems you really like romance. I have not r..."

Thanks Lydia!!!

I will read Lady Sophia'slover for this challenge.

But I did add Claiming the Courtesan and The Rake to my TBR list!!

[Lydia]

Elke, At Grave's End it is...any excuse to read about Bones is good for me.

TY

[Lydia]

Sara wrote: "N. L.
I'm going to read Halfway to the Grave since I just figured out this is where the Bones I've heard so much about is from.
If I have time, I'll also read [book:Vampire Academ..."

Bones is definatly YUMMY! But Cat kicks butt too.
Enjoy!

[♦Jennifer♦]

Hey Diana! :) Let me first say that I am a total spaz and I completely forgot about this xD. I thank Rossy that I even got here in time. So I'm sorry it's at the last minute.

Any-who, this one is going to be a challenge for me as well. I've just gotten into historical romance like a week ago. I never knew how good it could be! So, I hope I can find some books that interest you :)

TBR
1. Dead Until Dark- So this is the only book in your TBR that I've actually read. I'm not going to say that this is the best in the whole series, but it does give a solid start to it. And it makes way for a lot of the better books in the series.

2. If You Deceive- Okay, so this one definitely looks like a winner. Very sexy and it's by Kresley Cole. What more could you ask for?

3. A Dangerous Man- This one looks good. Like I said, I'm just getting into HR, and this one intrigues me.

4. Knight of Pleasure- nothing like a strong female lead, and this one looks to fit the bill.

New
1. Song of Seduction- This one is an ebook. So, feel free to skip over it, but this is the HR that opened my eyes to how good the genre could be.

2. Sinful- This one is at times very steamy and at others really romantic. It also has a strong female lead.

3.If You Dare- You have the third book on your TBR. Why not the first?

4. Mine Till Midnight- I was looking at lists of favored HR and this one seems to be one that people really like.

You have given me so many great choices! lol, I keep going back and forth between which one I want to choose. Right now I'm in between Soulless, Bitten, and Salem's Lot. I'll let you know when I pick. =3

[Lydia]

Elke wrote: "Lydia wrote: "Hi Elke~

Yeah, I do like the paranormal genre alot... :) I try to branch out but I get caught up in series.

Ok, so I looked through you books and seems you really like romance..."

Sounds good.

[Ez]

Melanie wrote: "Hey Harper :-)) Don't worry, I'm picking out your recs, I haven't forgotten! I've been in Italy the past couple days, but have come to an internet cafe specifically to get your recs together :-) I ..."

Hey! Sorry I'm a little late responding. Thanks for taking the time to stop at an internet cafe to make my recs. I really appreciate it!

[Dedria]

Hi. Diane (deebotte),

I hope you like the choices that I picked a let me tell you going through your TBR list just added to my own so thanks for that. So here is your list:

TBR list

1. P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahearn, this is a tear jerker so have tissues ready
2. Blood Brothers (Signs of Seven Trilogy) by Nora Roberts, this a paranormal romance that will have you sleeping with you lights on (well if you’re a scardy cat like me) loved this series
3. Morrigan’s Cross ( The Circle Trilogy) by Nora Roberts, if you like fantasy this is a great read and if you can’t tell I love Nora Roberts =D
4. The Cinderella Rules by Donna Kauffman, this is just a fun read and you get a little bit of everything

My recommendations
5. I Love Bad Boys by Lori Foster, this is definitely a book you just sit down and enjoy
6. Dark Prince (The Carpathians (Dark) Series) by Christine Feehan, here’s another twist on the ever popular vampire but it’s great.
7. Dead and Unwed (Queen Betsy series) by MaryJanice Davidson, this is a fun read
8. City of Bones (Mortal Instruments series) by Cassandra Clare, this is different from the others but I though you would like if you like Twilight by Stephanie Meyers you’ll love this.

If you can’t tell I like series and at the end through in a little YA for some seasoning I guess. I hope you have fun and sorry for my tastiness

[Melanie]

@Harper:

It was no problem! :-)

'Course I could have just asked my hotel, lol... Turns out they have a "business center"... Oh well.. At least I walked, and was able to get my recs :-)

Like I said, thanks for recommending Black Ice and Lord of Scoundrels! I'm done with the first and almost done with the second :-)) Love them both! :-)

[D.G.]

Elke wrote: "I will read Lady Sophia'slover for this challenge. "

I LOVED that book! Now I want to read it again! :)

[Elke]

D.G. wrote: " Elke wrote: "I will read Lady Sophia'slover for this challenge. "

I LOVED that book! Now I want to read it again! :)"

I just started the Bow street runners series! So far so good!

[Ez]

Melanie wrote: "Harper

Hey:-)) So I'll be choosing Black Ice and Lord of Scoundrels for my June challenge:-)

For you :

from your TBR

The Fire Rose by Mercedes Lackey: ML is one of my favorite fan..."

Thanks for the recs, Melanie! I think I'm going to go with either "The Pretender" or "Wicked All Day." I added almost all the new recs to my TBR list, though, even the Sherrilyn Kenyon one. If I try it, it'll be my third attempt to read something by her without giving up. We'll see how it goes.

[Ez]

Melanie wrote: "Hey:-) So I read today, and LOVED Bastien! He's so sexy:-)) I'm now two thirds of my way through , and am so far loving Dain and Jes..."

Wow, you're fast! Glad you loved Bastien. You should definitely keep going with the series if you liked him. Her heroes are awesome!

[Rossy]

Melanie wrote: "Hey:-) So I read today, and LOVED Bastien! He's so sexy:-)) I'm now two thirds of my way through , and am so far loving Dain and Jes..."

You are scaring me, Melanie!LOL

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Dedria wrote: "Hi. Diane (deebotte),

I hope you like the choices that I picked a let me tell you going through your TBR list just added to my own so thanks for that. So here is your list:

TBR list

1. P.S..."

Thanks for the recommendations Dedria (and glad you found some ideas for yourself). I have already read Dark Prince and Undead and Unwed, so I think I'm going to go with one of the Nora Roberts' books, just haven't decided which one yet. Do either take place in Summer? I have a challenge that I still need books for.

Have you decided which rec you're going to read yet?

[Ashley]

Rossy ~*~ Ehrotic ~*~ wrote: "These are the members still awaiting for recommendations. Please let me know if somebody is missing from this list, or should not be in it. Thanks!

I see you got me on that list Rossy. Thanks! I have a question tho. If I get re-paired do I make new recs to the new partner as well? Or is it a stand in person who already received recs? I figure I could give them recs anyway, cause it's fun! But understand they may not have time to read mine as well!

[Midhat]

CAN I JOIN?? i just saw this today and im like OMG! this sounds soo much fuun!! but it says that the last day to join is june 2..and today is june 2nd..plz ?

[Dee]

Midhat - today is actually the last day to make recs to your partner, but we do this every month, so check back around the 20th...the most awesome Rossy runs it!

[KimKirt]

Photojim wrote: "KimKirt, so which do you think you might pick? I'm interested to see what you go with."

Hi! I managed to get to the library today. I had put Causing Havoc on hold, so I'm starting there and they also had Cry No More so that will be next! I also am interested to read Florida Roadkill.

I'll keep you posted! By the way, the tattoo in See Jane Score is much further south then where you are thinking of putting yours!

[Rossy]

Ashley wrote: "Rossy ~*~ Ehrotic ~*~ wrote: "These are the members still awaiting for recommendations. Please let me know if somebody is missing from this list, or should not be in it. Thanks!

I see you got me ..."

Yes, you would be making new recs for your new partner as well. That is why not everybody can volunteer, only those that can handle more than one book to finish.

[Rossy]

Delicious Dee the book slut wrote: "Midhat - today is actually the last day to make recs to your partner, but we do this every month, so check back around the 20th...the most awesome Rossy runs it!"

Ditto!

[Ashley]

Rossy ~*~ Ehrotic ~*~ wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Rossy ~*~ Ehrotic ~*~ wrote: "These are the members still awaiting for recommendations. Please let me know if somebody is missing from this list, or should not be in it. Thanks! ..."

Thanks for clearing that up!

[Debbie]

along the lines of what Ashley asked, if we get re-paired up and then our original match gives recs also, are we suppose to try to read them both?

[Rossy]

One of the reasons why i now inform everyone of the rules, is because i will not make exceptions if somebody shows up late. I will leave it up to their ORIGINAL partner, as a courtesy, to decide on wether they want to read a book from their recs as well.

Once you're re-paired, you're committed to only finish your CURRENT partners rec. I would not be opposed to another member volunteering to be partnered with them, if they so wish.

Does that make sense? I'm starving so my brain is not 100%.LOL

[Debbie]

haha, yes, thanks - I had just never had this problem before. I have been a lucky one that got the recs quickly.

now go get something to eat in case you need to think clearly later.

[Dee]

hey Rossy - just sent you a PM and then i'll do the re-pairings...

[Rossy]

Ok, i'm a fed camper now!LOL

[Debbie]

lol, so glad to hear it.

[Dee]

did you have something good? I make my turkey concotion to take the work...

[Dee]

Here is the list of new pairings for the people who have not gotten theirs yet - you guys have until the 4th - although i'm sure you won't need it since you are all waiting for them

Gigi I added you into the mix

Sue and Karolina
Ashley and Penney
Debbie and Angelique
Pollyanna and Gigi

[Debbie]

yeah, thanks ladies - I will get to it now :)

[Gigi]

Delicious Dee the book slut wrote: "Here is the list of new pairings for the people who have not gotten theirs yet - you guys have until the 4th - although i'm sure you won't need it since you are all waiting for them

Gigi I added..."

LOL! Yayyy! Thanks! I'm on it!

[Dee]

lol...have fun!!