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June - Pick It For Me! Challenge
Brandy wrote: "Rossy ~*~ Ehrotic ~*~ wrote: "Brandy & KimKirt- If you can please pick 8 NEW TO THEM recommendations for you partner, i would really appreciate it! Thank you in advance."Sorry I had to go out o..."
If you look at page 4, message #157. You will notice that Annie made recommendations for you. I will leave it up to Annie to decide wether or not, she can take a second recommendation to finish this month. I recommend you send her a PM and see what she thinks.
Debbie wrote: "wow Natalie - you are heavy in the PNR, UF and YA, this should be interesting. From your TBR list:
1) Hush, Hush - what a great book, YA or not it really kept my attention.
2) [..."
I think I'm going to read all of those books, they all seem like a good read.
What were the other 6 books you were going to recommend? I'd love to know, so I could perhaps go and buy them off of Amazon :)
Thanks for recommending me the books Debbie :)
x
@ Rossy: Cool thanks:I'll read Dark Prince (I already bought the whole series like two years ago, lol, but never got around to it!!), The Mane Attraction (I love SL!), The Pregnancy Test (what a coincidence! I just read the second book You Don't Know Jack yesterday and loved it!), and if I have time, the others, starting with It had to be you and Covet:-)
Thanks Rossy!!! :-))
Just finished my recommendation -
Really enjoyed this dark and twisted novel.
Photojim wrote: "KimKirt wrote: "Just finished Causing Havoc and gave it 4 stars. Thanks for the push to read it PhotoJim. I think I'm going to read the rest of the series . . . IN ORDER EVEN (I know,..."Hi Jim,
I did recommend to you the SECOND in a series which was Blue-Eyed Devil. It was my fav of the 3 in the series, but if you want to read them in order (I forget that everyone is not disjointed like me), they are:
Sugar Daddy
then
Blue-Eyed Devil
then
Smooth Talking Stranger
Oh and Jim, for the trifecta I think it's going to be Talk Me Down even though I REALLY want to read the second in that series instead but my library doesn't carry it (hence my having to go with the first and your rec, even tho you said the second was great . . . tease!). My library doesn't carry Dirty by Megan Hart either. Not that I expected them to, but maybe our used bookstore will have it.
I am done with my reccomendation!! Lady Sophia's Lover was pretty good! Thanks again Lydia!! Can't wait until next month!
KimKirt wrote: "Oh and Jim, for the trifecta I think it's going to be Talk Me Down even though I REALLY want to read the second in that series instead but my library doesn't carry it (hence my havin..."Kim, I'm not saying the first Tumble Creek isn't good, it is. In fact after you read the first, I have a feeling that you will be ordering #2 from somewhere. #3 isn't half bad either, but #2 is still my favorite.
Went out and bought See Jane Score today. I'll start it tonight.
I would love it if I could mail Dirty to you to read but I've promised to lend it to a few of my friends here. I don't know as though I will have it to give away for a few months yet.
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Finished Lover Mine by J.R. Ward lastest BDB ... THANKS for the pick Gigi. I was gonna wait until it came out on paperback but the store was having a great sale and I needed a serious BDB fix. Loved John & Xhex's story ... but someone needs to buy J.R. Ward a thesaurus. Epilepic, sitch and a couple other words needed to be replaced with other words.
I've tried to get ahold of Then Came You by Lisa Kleypas but I'm not having any luck. I'll keep looking but I have another of her's on order from the library. And I'm hoping to get to The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Photojim wrote: "KimKirt wrote: "Oh and Jim, for the trifecta I think it's going to be Talk Me Down even though I REALLY want to read the second in that series instead but my library doesn't carry it..."Can I put a book on hold thru library Jim? Ha ha! However, I do rather think I might order it and keep it if it's that good. I trust you, your tract record is pretty good thus far. My husband will be happy if he doesn't have to wait until Chapter 8 (he doesn't read my books, but reaps the benefits). I tell him that's usually when things start to get steamy. Uh oh, TMI!
Hope you enjoy See Jane Score, can't wait for your comments!
Macwolf01 [Elise:] wrote: "Finished Lover Mine by J.R. Ward lastest BDB ... THANKS for the pick Gigi. I was gonna wait until it came out on paperback but the store was having a great sale and I needed a serio..."Oh great! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I'm only up to Lover Unbound. However, I've heard a lot of good things about that book. As for Then Came You, try either www.alibris.com or ebay.
Hi LesleyI just finished Wake by Lisa McMann and enjoyed it very much. I have always been interested in dream interpretation.
One of my favorite movies is Dreamscape starring a young Dennis Quaid (not too hard on the eyes). The movie was quite similar to the story line of this book.
Thanks Lesley
Fran wrote: "Gus wrote: "I'm all done with Dark Lover! I loved it, of course :)"Just started it today- so glad to hear you loved it."
Uh Oh- I just started Lover Mine - sorry- I did love Dark Lover- the whole series is awesome
6/11 Update: Congratulations!57. Melanie-Finished
41. Julie-Finished
22. Ang-Finished
24. KimKirt-Finished
2. Fran-Finished
45. D.G.-Finished
33. Tatiana-Finished
25. Elke-Finished
35. Elise-Finished
36. Sheila-Finished
6. Gus-Finished
2. Fran-Finished
4. Yz the Whyz-Finished
8. Penney-Finished
21. Ashley-Finished
Melanie wrote: "Hey:-) Well I saw Annie got her recs:-) Sorry, I'm in Italy, so when Rhossy wrote me a PM I was fast asleep:-)) Was there anyone else? (I'll be up for the next 10 hours or so:-))Annie - Gigi's re..."
Thanks Melanie! I'll keep them in mind! I feel so loved!!
Brandy wrote: "Rossy ~*~ Ehrotic ~*~ wrote: "Brandy & KimKirt- If you can please pick 8 NEW TO THEM recommendations for you partner, i would really appreciate it! Thank you in advance."Sorry I had to go out o..."
Hey Brandy! Feel free - the more the merrier on my TBR shelves!
I finished See Jane Score today. I didn't like it as much as Simply Irresistible but enjoyed it very much. I'd give it a 3.5/5.I tend to like my heroines just a bit more feisty. Jane had the rapier wit but used it so seldom that I thought she was a bit stunted. Good side characters.
Gigi wrote: "As for Then Came You, try either www.alibris.com or ebay..." I'll take a look and see if I can find that one and Elizabeth's Wolf THX
Photojim wrote: "I finished See Jane Score today. I didn't like it as much as Simply Irresistible but enjoyed it very much. I'd give it a 3.5/5.I tend to like my heroines just a bit mo..."
But the tattoo, Jim, the tattoo! ROFL!
I think I'll get my tattoo of something else. I don't know, I kept thinking, 'Why would anyone get their junk tattooed with a lucky horseshoe?' At least I wanted a good story as to how it came about. But they never really went into it.
Penney wrote: "Eliza wrote: "PenneyFrom your TBR
Nauti Boy by Lora Leigh - LL is my fav and I've been reading this series lately.
Soulless by Gail Carriger - Have heard this is a great book from many people.
..."
No I don't think missing the first two will hurt anything. It had been many years since I'd read them and I didn't remember a lot from them. lol
Must be a sign of my old age setting in. hehehe
Photojim wrote: "I think I'll get my tattoo of something else. I don't know, I kept thinking, 'Why would anyone get their junk tattooed with a lucky horseshoe?' At least I wanted a good story as to how it came ab..."Yes, that's true, but I think it was more left up to the imagination, at least that's how I felt reading the story as a woman. As a man reading it, I suppose one would wonder why. It was the thought of that tattoo peeking out of the top of his pants over that rock hard ab . . . whew! Anyway, kind of like Jacki's tattoo in Causing Havoc, you knew it was on her hip but the men wanted to see more. Not that I necessarily cared about her tattoo but Gregor's lust sure flew up into the ozone layer when he saw it.
Y'know, and I am not even a tattoo person . . .
Kim, I see your point. I have to say that I was also more interested in Jacki's tattoo.
Hey Jim, I like seeing your take on the other side of the books we've both read, it's fun!
Sheila wrote: "Hi LesleyI just finished Wake by Lisa McMann and enjoyed it very much. I have always been interested in dream interpretation.
One of my favorite movies is ..."
Oh I'm happy you liked it, it's one of my favorite Young Adult series it's so creative and full of mystery I love it. :)
I've never seen Dreamscape, that sounds interesting I think I might have to rent that!
Finished
. Sandy, thanks for my recs. I couldn't wait to read Lover Mine and I really enjoyed it.
Congrats, Fran! I have been postponing reading Lover Mine. I bought like 4 copies before its release and skimmed through the Qhuay bits. Cried like a baby and haven't been able to read it since.LOLI think in a way it's good though, as i'll have something to hold me over until the next release from the Warden. Not to mention, i'll need a really FANTASTIC book to take my mind off it once am done.
Melanie wrote: "HarperHey:-)) 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..."
Hey, Melanie! I tried "Wicked All Day" and I just couldn't get into it. I think I'm going to try "Naked in Death" since I already have it on my Kindle.
Hey Harper, I'm sorry you didn't like Wicked All Day:-( Naked in death isn't the easiest book to get into, but once you're past the first third, the series is great:-)
Rossy ~*~ Ehrotic ~*~ wrote: "Congrats, Fran! I have been postponing reading Lover Mine. I bought like 4 copies before its release and skimmed through the Qhuay bits. Cried like a baby and haven't been able to read it since.LOL..."I know exactly what you mean- now what do I do! I read it so fast, it's over in the blink of an eye, and I am left waiting soooo long for the next one. You show great restraint- I am impressed with your powers to hold off.
Ok, do you have any suggestions for a great read to hold me over?
Thank you for the fabulous choices Katherine!!!I will be reading
The Rest Falls Away
Midnight Never Come
Geez- You guys are quick! I just got my book frm the library finally and am now starting Vampire Acadamy.....
I finished my book today, First Drop of Crimson. I really like Spade, and it was fun to read about Cat and Bones, even if they were just secondary characters.Thanks for the push, LethalLovely!
Fran wrote: "I know exactly what you mean- now what do I do! I read it so fast, it's over in the blink of an eye, and I am left waiting soooo long for the next one. You show great restraint- I am impressed with your powers to hold off. Ok, do you have any suggestions for a great read to hold me over?
"
Well there are a few i have not read yet but bought recently that i think you will REALLY like.
I have a few more but i think those should take your mind off Lover Mine, for a bit.
Rossy ~*~ Ehrotic ~*~ wrote: "Fran wrote: "I know exactly what you mean- now what do I do! I read it so fast, it's over in the blink of an eye, and I am left waiting soooo long for the next one. You show great restraint- I am i..."Thanks Rossy!
They all look good- going to see if I can download on my kindle right now.
well, since both Angelique and Natalie recommended Dead Until Dark to me, that is what I read. I really enjoyed it and will definitely be reading the next and probably the whole series. (6/10) ★★★★☆I am still going to try to read another one off of Natalie's suggestions.
Fran wrote: "Rossy ~*~ Ehrotic ~*~ wrote: "Fran wrote: "I know exactly what you mean- now what do I do! I read it so fast, it's over in the blink of an eye, and I am left waiting soooo long for the next one. Yo..."I just heard from one of my friends that needed something REALLY good after Lover Mine. She says you may want to try
. The 2 book in the series so far did it for her.
Rossy ~*~ Ehrotic ~*~ wrote: "Fran wrote: "Rossy ~*~ Ehrotic ~*~ wrote: "Fran wrote: "I know exactly what you mean- now what do I do! I read it so fast, it's over in the blink of an eye, and I am left waiting soooo long for the..."Wow, you are the source! I downloaded a sample of all 4 books you suggested. Let you know which one will be first- thanks again!
Yz the Whyz wrote: "I finished my book today, First Drop of Crimson. I really like Spade, and it was fun to read about Cat and Bones, even if they were just secondary characters.Thanks for the push, ..."
Your very welcome, Yz the Whyz! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm still waiting for your rec to come in from the library but I'm very excited.
Ashley wrote: "Penney wrote: "Hi Ashley!I have to say it's been very interesting picking for you. Among the books that we share we seem to have very similar tastes. When it comes to rating books I'm very sti..."
Hi Ashley,
I just finished Stardust by Neil Gaiman and I really enjoyed it! Audible had it on sale and since it's narrated by Neil Gaiman I thought I'd give it a try in audio format. What an incredible story teller he is! I've been listening to J.D. Robb's in death series and I would equate that to "old time" radio shows. Susan Erickson's very expressive and uses lots of unique voices, it's like listening to a movie. But with Neil it was more like cuddling under the covers and listening to your Dad tell you a really, really good story. I did see the movie years ago and although I enjoyed it, I wish I had read the book first. It was distracting me that I knew some of the bigger "secrets" and it would have been nice to uncover them in the book. Still, Stardust was an incredibly pleasant experience.
Thanks for the recommendation!
Penney wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Penney wrote: "Hi Ashley!I have to say it's been very interesting picking for you. Among the books that we share we seem to have very similar tastes. When it comes to rating boo..."
I'm so glad you liked it!!
Penney wrote: "Hi Ashley!I have to say it's been very interesting picking for you. Among the books that we share we seem to have very similar tastes. When it comes to rating books I'm very stingy with my sta..."
Hi Penney! I was placed on a strict no book buying diet! So unfortunately I won't be able to read the first In Death book or Lord of the Fading Lands. But, since I already owned Darkfever I decided on that instead. I finished it yesterday!
It was excellent! I am dying to continue on with the series as it ended with a bit of a cliffhanger! (Which I love!). Thank you so much for the rec! I will try to also get through Outlander as well since I own that one too!
Well, my first choice Shiver is still on hold at the library (I'm up to #17!). Then I went to read my second choice, Judgment in Death and realized it was #11 in a series that I've only read 3 of. So, I went to my third choice, Bitten to Death and finished that a couple of days ago!! I really enjoy the characters in that series, so I'm glad Karolina recommended it for this month. I am still going to try and read The Darkest Whisper as well before the month is over.
@ AriI finsihed my book this afternoon - The Captivation - fanning self! it was really good and I loved the setting because its not something you normally see (Bolshevik Russia in 1917). The ending was a little disappointing but since it was erotica and not erotic romance, I get that there wasn't an HEA.
Thanks for the pick!
GigiHi, I finished Shiver last night and really enjoyed it, I would give it 4 stars and definitely want to read the next book.
Pollyanna!Yayyy! I'm so glad you liked it. I've heard alot of good buzz about this book. I haven't heard anyone say anything bad about it.
Hi Leah!I've finished Vampire Academy and I loved it! Totally awesome - to the point I went out and brought all the rest :)
Thanks for the rec!
I finished my second pick: Twenties Girl by Kinsella. It had the trademark Kinsella humor so I laughed a lot but it was a bit over the top and I don't think the heroine 'learned' much.
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I'm so glad that I'm two for two! If you give Dirty a go I think it will be the trifecta.
I think I've done the first three books so far in the SBC fighter series and have enjoyed them all. And I have a decent memory for characters and events so I hate to read things out of order and have anything spoiled for me.
Cry No More was a book I picked up to satisfy the FAC challenge for Linda Howard and ended up really liking it. Not a traditional romance but definitely a worthwhile read.