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I-Team series by Pamela Clare ChallengeAuthor: Pamela Clare
Discussion:
Do you feel that the author researched the story well enough to make it seem realistic? Stepping into the characters shoes, what would you have done if you had ended in the same situations?
Duration: 5 months
Books: 5
1. Extreme Exposure
2. Hard Evidence
3. Unlawful Contact
4. Naked Edge
5. Breaking Point
UPDATE:Read-the-Month Italian Edition:M-A-R-Z-O
March 1 - March 31, 2011
5/5 Completed
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PICK IT FOR ME: APRIL EDITIONFor Lili:
1.Friends:
#Option 1 – Guilty Pleasures by Laura Lee Guhrke - This was an interesting book. The romance was great and I really liked the bickering between the hero and the heroine.
#Option 2- To Catch an Heiress by Julie Quinn - A fun book, I loved the heroine. She’s unique. *laugh*
2.Romance:
#Option 1 – Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh
#Option 2 – Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh
You MUST continue these two series.That’s all I’m going to say.
3.Intense:
#Option 1 – Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole - In this book, KC covers a great range of emotions. I was laughing one second and the next I was crying. An amazing book that made me even more of a fangirl for the IAD series.
4.Emotions:
#Option 1 – Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews - The Kate Daniels series is addicting. What’s not to like? We have a sarcastic,witty kick-ass heroine , an arrogant yet sweet hero , a lot of action and gorgeous dialogue.A must read!
#Option 2 – Tiger Eye by Marjorie M Liu - This is a very good book. I especially loved the hero, he was so sweet with the heroine . I want a Hari myself*sigh*
5.New:
#Option 1- Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep - I honestly didn`t think that this series will bring something new but I must say that Gin, the heroine, as a character, is just amazing –ice-cool under pressure with a soft heart ,talk about an assassin.
#Option 2- Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione - I`ve read the other books of Larissa Ione's and they were good ,I`m hoping this series will be even better .
#Option 3- Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L.Wilson - New univers ,strong couple ,magic and all the good stuff.
6.Don’t forget:
#Option 1-Perfect by Judith McNaught - Definitely worth it!
#Option 2– Ecstasy by Jacquelyn Frank
7.Support:
#Option 1 -The Willow by Stacey Kennedy
8.Bonus:
#Option 1–Ransom by Julie Garwood
#Option 2- Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts -Friendship,love ,battle against evil,hot characters *grin*
Read-the-Month Italian EditionA-P-R-I-L-E (April)
Duration: April 1, 2011 - April 30, 2011
6/6 Completed
PICK-IT-FOR-ME: MAY EDITION For Leah *Silk Desire*:
#1.Historical :
*Option 1: Almost Heaven by Judith McNaught - This is an amazing book ,I loved it and I am very picky about historicals
*Option 2: The Wedding(Lairds' Fiancées #2) by Julie Garwood - So very funny :)
*Option 3: Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart (Love by Numbers,#3) by Sarah MacLean - I loved the heroine
#2.Contemporary :
*Option 1: Homeport by Nora Roberts - The story is very nice and the hero is a major yummy ,oh and he`s a thief too
*Option 2: Sea Swept (Chesapeake Bay Saga, #1) by Nora Roberts - This is one of those books that will grab you.
#3.Urban Fantasy :
*Option 1: Magic Bites (Kate Daniels #1) by Ilona Andrews - I love Kate and you`ll love her too that is if you like cynical ,sarcastic and kick -ass heroines
*Option 2: Spider's Bite (Elemental Assassin #1) by Jennifer Estep-This series was a huge surprise for me because I didn`t expect it to be so good
#4.Paranormal Romance (Vampire) :
*Option 1 : Dark Prince: Author's Cut Special Edition (Carpathians #1) by Christine Feehan- This is the beginning of a series that is very good ,but with so many books already there are ups and downs .
*Option 2 : Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires #1) by Chloe Neill- Another surprise series for me
#5.Paranormal Romance (Something other than Vampires):
*Option 1: Go Fetch! (Magnus Pack #2) by Shelly Laurenston- I love this book ,it's just so hilarious
*Option 2: Angels' Blood(Guild Hunter #1) by Nalini Singh- I see that you`ve read her Psy-Changeling series ,do you really think Nalini writes something that isn`t amazing? Give it a try ,this is a must read :)
#6.Sci-Fi / Futuristic Romance :
*Option 1 : Elizabeth's Wolf(Breeds #3) by Lora Leigh-Lora`s books are usually a miss or a hit :P
*Option 2: Warrior's Woman (Ly-San-Ter Family #1) by Johanna Lindsey-This woman lands on a freaking planet ,just with alpha warriors ,imagine that :D
#7.Romantic Suspense :
*Option 1 : Skin Game (Skin #1) by Ava Gray - Again I loved the heroine ,she's evil :)
*Option 2 : Shadow Game (Ghostwalkers #1) by Christine Feehan
#8.Erotic Romance :
*Option 1 : Stay With Me by Maya Banks - I really enjoyed this one,sometimes love is not enough :)
*Option 2 : Undercover Heat (Heat #6) by Judy Mays
#9.Buddy Read :
I would like to read with you one of these,they seemed interesting:
*Option 1 : The Duke And I (Bridgertons #1 ) by Julia Quinn
*Option 2 : Dragon Bound (Elder Races #1) by Thea Harrison
Happy reading!
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...Finished!!
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Start: April 1st, 2011
End: May 31st, 2011
RED ROSE - Love, Desire, Respect, Courage
Completed 7/7
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...Read-the-Month Italian Edition
M-A-G-G-I-O (May)
Duration: May 1, 2011 - May 31, 2011
6/6 Completed
PICK-IT-FOR-ME: JUNE EDITION For Rena
From your TBR Shelves
#Makes me intrigued
Under Fire by Jo Davis -I'm very atracted by the storyline, I've never read a book with a fireman. I'm curious :)
#Makes me happy
Baby, I'm Yours by Susan Andersen -I really like the cover and the plot seems very funny.
#Makes me envious
Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas - I really enjoy this writer's style,this one I haven't read it yet but it seems interesting
From my Read Shelves
#5 stars book
The last book I've read and rated it 5 stars was Venom by Jennifer Estep. However, this is the 3rd book , the series starts with Spider's Bite. It's a very cool book and I loved the kick-ass heroine,Gin.
#Stormy Night
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - This is one of the books that I've read and re-re-re-read and I will probably continue to do so.This series is an addiction which is why Nalini is one of my favourite authors.
#Pick-me-up
The Wedding by Julie Garwood-An amusing read,the heroine is just not entirely sane :)
Buddy Reads
#From my TBR
Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn-This seems to be a promising start to a funny series and it's released on 31st May.
#From your TBR
Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - I've seen a quote that convinced me to try it in the near future:
"This is America. We’re entitled to our opinions.”
“Wrong. This is Texas. And my opinion is the only one that counts." ( Meg and Ted)
Happy reading!
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011.
10/10 Completed
List may change.
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...READ-THE-SEASON SPRING CHALLENGE:PRIMAVERA
Duration: March 20, 2011 - June 20, 2011
9/9 Completed
*to read
None
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http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...Full Moon Challenge
Moon Walker
Group 3 - April 17th to August 23rd
4/4 Read
PICK IT FOR ME: JULY EDITIONFor Amy
READ THE (CLASSICAL) PLANETS
1. Sun (star) – Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - This is the start to an awesome series.
2. Moon (satellite) – Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning - I've seen that you've read and highly rated the previous books . Why not read the next?
3. Mars (same symbol as male gender) – Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King - Not exactly my turf but I liked this book's idea.
4. Mercury (smallest planet) - The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery - About 86 pages, really interesting.
5. Jupiter (outer planet) – Lots of good options here *grin*
#Option 1: Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep
#Option 2: Montana Sky or Sea Swept by Nora Roberts
6. Venus (hottest planet) – Lots of variated themes *smile*
#Option 1: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
#Option 2: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
#Option 3: Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
7. Saturn (rings) – Sigh...
#Option 1: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
#Option 2: The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
OTHER SOLAR SYSTEM BODIES (BUDDY READS)
8. Asteroid: Lover Unleashed by J.R.Ward
9. Comet: Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Happy reading!
PICK IT FOR ME: JULY EDITIONFor Shell
READ THE (CLASSICAL) PLANETS
1. Sun (star) – Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh - I've seen that you've read the first 2 books of the Guild Hunter series. The third one is really worthy of your time.
2. Moon (satellite) – Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole - I cannot believe that you've read the whole series except the last 2 books. This one is so good , I've re-re-read it.
3. Mars (same symbol as male gender) – Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews , Paradise by Judith McNaught or Shadow Game by Christine Feehan - Here you have 3 tipes of male Alpha :) Enjoy them *grin*
4. Mercury (smallest planet) - Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) by Christine Feehan - The start of an interesting series.
5. Jupiter (outer planet) – Skin Game by Ava Gray or Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart by Sarah MacLean - These 2 books have original heroines
6. Venus (hottest planet) –The Iron King by Julie Kagawa ,Something About You by Julie James or Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione - What can I say? Lots of hotness here :))
7. Saturn (rings) – Sweet Revenge by Nora Roberts or PS, I Love You by Cecilia Ahern - Incredibly romantic *sigh*
OTHER SOLAR SYSTEM BODIES (BUDDY READS)
8. Asteroid: Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
9. Comet:Demon Possession by Kiersten Fay
Happy reading!
PICK IT FOR ME: AUGUST EDITIONHi Polina !
I hope you'll find something here.I suspect it will be a huuuuge post. Happy reading!
The Highs
1st Place
# Paradise by Judith McNaught - I saw that you had this book on your TBR shelf and I have to say that this is a great love story and you'll want to keep re-reading it.
Baby Names
# Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh - The heroine's name is Sophia ,I just love both the name and the character and after you've read 7 books of this series,trust me the 8th one is a TOTAL keeper.
# Here Kitty, Kitty! by Shelly Laurenston - Angelina Santiago,the heroine, is amazingly unique. This book has an hilarious sense of humour.
New Blood
# Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews - I love Kate and you'll love her too that is if you like cynical ,sarcastic and kick -ass heroines.
# The Iron King by Julie Kagawa - I never thought that a YA fey series would keep me so addicted and on-edge. Give it a try!
The Low
Rats and Mice in the stud shed
# This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
# Chain Reaction by Simone Elkeles
I saw that you've been reading these series and that you've been giving them high ratings so here they are! Enjoy them!
The Daily Routine
Daily Feed
# Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole - You've read some books of the IAD series, I usually give them a maximum 4* but this one was so good that I had to give it a 5*. Another surprisingly great read.
Rotating Paddocks
# The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood - This is an historical without the usual spineless,annoying heroine. This one grew up in an indian tribe in America *grin*
# Spider's Bite or Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep -The first book features an assassin that cooks in her free time. I picked it on a whim and it was totally worth it! Now,the second book ressembles the Vampire Academy series without the vamp part. Here you have the Mythos Academy with Valkyries,Spartans,Romans,Ninjas and Amazons.Lovely,isn't it? It's actually a very good YA book.
Stud
# Tempting the Beast (Breeds, #1) by Lora Leigh - This a hot,hot read.
# Dark Prince by Christine Feehan - This is a classic vampire book, only that the vampires are called Carpathians.
Spread the Love ~ Buddy reads
Poddy Calf
# Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank - I think this guy needs love. Hopefully, Isabella will help him in this matter.
Breeding Stock
# Hounded by Kevin Hearne - It has a male lead. I haven't read a series with a male lead in a while. It should be interesting!
PICK IT FOR ME: SEPTEMBER EDITIONHi Diane Whitney !
We don't really have many books in common, so it was very interesting finding something for you.
From your TBR
# Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë - The heroine is one of the best female characters of English literature.I truly enjoyed this book.
# Naked in Death by J.D.Robb -Is the start to a very looong series that enfolds Eve's and Roarke's relationship.*sigh* Together they are your ideal couple.
New to you - I love this section! It gives me the opportunity to rec all sorts of books that you don't usually read.*grin*
# Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh - I'm tired of singing praises to Nalini Singh but this series is so good, one of my favourites at the moment. Angels Blood is the beginning of the relationship between the two main characters.They kinda remind me of Eve and Roarke.
# The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole - Another start to another good series. There is also an amusing side to these books.
# Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips -Another fun book but not PNR.This is a very good example of why opposites attract each other.
My Favourites
# Silk Is for Seduction by Loretta Chase -This historical is very good and I don't say that lightly. There is no wishy-washy heroine here.
# Cry No More by Linda Howard -If you're going for this one, prepare yourself some tissues.
# Go Fetch! by Shelly Laurenston -S.L has an hilarious sense of humour.
From my TBR
# Sweet Venom by Tera Lynn Childs -Gods, triplets, Medusa. Doesn't this sound fun?
# The Edge of Night by Jill Sorenson -I've heard a lot of good things about this book. Should be interesting!
I hope you find something here that appeals to you.Otherwise, just PM me.
Happy reading!
PICK IT FOR ME: SEPTEMBER EDITIONHi Zara ! You have so many books in your TBR(almost 5400 O_o) so it was quite a feat to find something new to you. The favourites part was the easiest, all my fav series were in your TBR so if you pick something from there, it should be a book that has already caught your interest.
From your TBR
# Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins - I saw that you've enjoyed the first book, you gave it a perfect rating. Why don't you read the second one?
# The Iron King by Julie Kagawa - I never thought that a YA fey series would keep me so addicted and on-edge. Give it a try!
# Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts - Witches, island, romance, humour, ghosts. It's actually very good.
New to you
# Naked in Death by J.D.Robb - Eve and Roarke are amazing together. They are my vision of a perfect couple.
# Go Fetch! by Shelly Laurenston - This book has lots and lots of humour. You want to get in a good mood? Read this one.
# Dangerous Temptation (Daughters of Myth, #1) by Kathleen Korbel -Fairies all the way , I'm usually very sceptic about faery books but this one was actually very good, the modernism and the magic blend really nice.
# Cry No More by Linda Howard -It's a very emotional read.Tissues and tissues...
My Favourites
# Slave to Sensation or Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh -Everything this woman writes is
# Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews -Kate and Curran, this pair, is addicting. Maybe it should be a warning, not a rec.*laugh*
# Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep -It's a very cool book and I love the kick-ass heroine,Gin.
# Grimspace by Ann Aguirre - Sirantha Jax is the perfect example of a redeemed heroine.
From my TBR
# Sweet Venom by Tera Lynn Childs
# Bitten by Kelley Armstrong
Happy reading!
READ-THE-SEASON SUMMER CHALLENGE: E-S-T-A-T-E (SUMMER)Duration:June 21, 2011 - September 22, 2011
6/6 Read
*to read
None
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Films du Monde Reading ChallengeSeptember 5, 2011 - February 4, 2012
5/10 Completed
1.Australia~Animal Kingdom - The Next Always by Nora Roberts
2.Canada~Incendies - The Edge of Night by Jill Sorenson
3.France~Les Visiteurs - No Proper Lady by Isabel Cooper
4.Germany~The Princess and the Warrior - Taming Natasha by Nora Roberts
7.Spain~The Orphanage - Enclave by Ann Aguirre
*to read
*read
PICK IT FOR ME: OCTOBER EDITIONKatie,
You have an impressive TBR and I kinda got lost there. We have only 112 books in common so I'm not really sure if you're going to like my picks. I read mostly PNR(with male and female leads) whereas you have tons of M/M romance. *sigh* Hopefully, I'm gonna hit on something!
From Your TBR Shelf:
1. Pop - The only books that we have in common that I read and thought they were 5 stars topper are those of Nalini Singh's. I saw that you read the first one and gave it a high rating so I'm going to recommend you to continue the series because it gets better and better. Visions of Heat is the second one.
2. Golden Oldies
#Dark Desire by Leah Brooke - It's been on your TBR for quite a while.
#Belong To The Night by Shelly Laurenston - As usually, SL is vastly hilarious, in this one too.
3. Rock - Well that wasn't too hard *laugh* I went to the last books added on your TBR since you took an recent interest in them. Try :
#Manfred's Curse by Shawn Lane
#Roane by Marie Harte.
From My Read Shelf:
4. Classical - Midnight by Ellen Connor aka Ann Aguirre&Carrie Lofty. It has some really tough characters and a universe that I really enjoyed.
5. Country - Montana Sky by Nora Roberts(funny and easy read) or you could try Cowgirls Don't Cry by Lorelai James from your TBR.
6. Adult Contemporary - Cry No More by Linda Howard - It's a very emotional read.Tissues and tissues...
7. Indie - I like this section! I can actually propose whatever I want *grin* I really enjoyed these writers. My options are:
# Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep -It's a very cool book and I love the kick-ass heroine,Gin.
# The Ninth Orb by Kaitlyn O'Connor - It has a very intriguing idea.
# An Accidental Goddess by Linnea Sinclair - Cool plot and sweet romance.
Buddy Reads:
8. Hip Hop - Lord and Lady Spy by Shana Galen
9. Jazz - Father Mine: Zsadist and Bella's Story by J.R.Ward
Happy reading!
PICK IT FOR ME: DECEMBER EDITIONFor Kate Clothier-shelly :
Hi Kate! I've wandered through your TBR shelf and this is what I came with! I hope some of them will appeal to you.
Nice
*1. Winter Solstice
#Option 1 - Shaken by Dee Tenorio
#Option 2 - Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) by Christine Feehan
I haven't read the first one but it seemed interesting enough; the second one is the start to a very good series!
*2.Summer Solstice
#Option 1 - Fancy Pants by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (495 pg)
#Option 2 - Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon (539 pg)
#Option 3 - The Help by Kathryn Stockett (451 pg)
The first one shows the way a woman can grow up and rebuild herself; the second one has a yummy tortured hero coupled with a spoiled bitch. The idea is interesting enough though(maybe because I'm into space-opera now ;)). The third one I haven't read it but I've seen the movie and I loved it.
*3. Series Clean-up
#Option 1 - Crave by J.R.Ward
#Option 2 - Cowboy Casanova by Lorelei James
#Option 3 - Hot Finish by Erin McCarthy
I've seen that you've started The Fallen Angels series and that you've rated highly the first book; the second and the third are also sequels to series you've enjoyed.
Naughty
*4. Many yearly challenges
#Option 1 - Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
#Option 2 - Cry No More by Linda Howard
The first option is the start to a pretty hot series, it ressembles a bit of Kresley Cole's IAD. The second one is a very good book, the heroine proves to have enourmous willpower and a spine of steel and she's a mom too.
*5. Favorite Book of the Year
#Option 1 - Go Fetch! by Shelly Laurenston
#Option 2 - Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
Every time I make recs, I end up singing praises to both Nalini Singh and Shelly Laurenston. The first writer because she has an original world building and I really love her deep characters; the second one because she has such an amazing sense of humour, her books will make you smile.
*6. A read that made you blush
#Option 1 - Be With Me by Maya Banks
#Option 2 - Nauti Dreams by Lora Leigh
Naughty, naughty books.Enjoy them!~
Buddy Read
*7. Book Buying - Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
*8. Christmas Read - A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
Happy reading!
PICK IT FOR ME: AUGUST EDITION 2012 Suzanne , I've tried to list there as many options as possible. I hope you'll find something that appeals to you. Happy reading!
✲ Superman
1. Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
2. An Accidental Goddess by Linnea Sinclair
3. The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa
I loved your TBR, everything I wanted to find was there. I have to thank you for that because it made my job a lot easier. The first two books are very good recs for the space opera genre because they have strong feminine leads. I noticed that you have listed the Iron Fey series (the first series written by Julie Kagawa) but I found that Allison was a more likable (and kickass!) heroine than Meghan.
✲ Green Lantern
1. Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs
2. A Million Suns by Beth Ravis
3. Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb
I saw that you enjoyed the Mercedes Thompson series so there you have the fourth book. A Million Suns is the sequel of Across the Universe which you enjoyed greatly. Loyalty in Death, it's J.D. Robb, what more can I say?
✲ Batman
1. The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
2. About That Night by Julie James
3. When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James
Here you have three examples of brainy heroes: Lord Ian has Asperger's so he's rather excentric; Kyle hacked the Twitter network and Piers is a historical version of Dr.House. I loved them!
✲ Wolverine
1. Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison
2. Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews
3. Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep
Anti-heroes... who doesn't want them? In Harrison's book, you get a millenia old dragon with a high handed attitude, next you have Curran who's in a constant conflict with Kate and their dialogue is just hilarious. And then you have a detective and an assassin. Perfect combination?
✲ The Hulk
1. Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh
2. Faefever by Karen Marie Moning
3. Carolina Moon by Nora Roberts
Nalini really writes the best emotions, Clay and Tally's book is just heartbreaking. The third book in the Fever series is a hit or a miss. Nora's Carolina Moon has a precog heroine who wants to find a serial killer. Nora at her best.
✲ Wonder Woman
1. Tiger Eye by Marjori M. Liu
2. Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh
3. A Soldier's Duty by Jean Johnson
I'm a fan of women who draw the knife out of their knickers. In the first book, Deliah finds herself with a tiger shapeshifter in her bedroom. Delighful, I know. I had the same reaction as you with Angels Blood, I didn't want to read the rest of them. But, to my surprise, it got so much better. Elena and Raphael's relationship resembles Eve's and Roarke's from J.D. Robb's universe. The third book is one that I've recently stumbled upon and I was hooked, can't wait for the next one. It's about a precog that sees three centuries ahead the destruction of the Galaxy, of the humanity. She puts things in motion to stop it.
✲ Thor
1. The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter
2. The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
3. Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione
I don't know what to say about these three, I find myself distracted by
✲ Buddy Read
1. Spiderman - Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews
2. Captain America - The Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran
I'll be happy to buddy read these two with you but I can't guarantee that I won't jump on Ilona's book as soon as it's released. I've been waiting for it for a loooong time. I've heard lots of good things about the second book, maybe we'll enjoy it.
PICK IT FOR ME: SEPTEMBER EDITION 2012 Hi Rachel (Goodbye Borders)! I hope you find something you'll like amongst my picks.
Baseball - From Your To-Read (or Similar Unread) Shelf
#Home Run
Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost - JF is one of your favourite authors and it seemed like you've enjoyed the series very much so far. Here it is book #4. Hopefully it gets better and better!
#Field of Dreams
Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas - This series is one of my favourites and I really liked Poppy's story. She's very funny and I loved her relationship with her husband.
#Clean up Hitter
Goddess of Legend by P.C. Cast - Wow, you've read all the books from the series except for King's Arthur love story. Why don't you give it a try?
#World Series
Firelight by Kristen Callihan - The Darkest London is a recently released series and it's already very famous amongst historical & steampunk book lovers. This book is the first one, you could say it's a grittier version of the Beauty and the Beast tale. I absolutely loved the hero!
Football - From My Shelves or New to You
#First and Goal
A Soldier's Duty by Jean Johnson - You already had it on your TBR but you haven't read anything by this author. This one I've recently stumbled upon and I was immediately hooked, I can't wait for the next one. It's about a precog that sees three centuries ahead the destruction of the Galaxy, of the humanity. She puts things in motion to stop it.
#Friday Night Lights
The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa - I noticed that you don't shy away from YA's so, here it is one of the best I've read. Allison Sekemoto is one of the best written kickass YA heroine that I've had the pleasure to "meet".
#Touchdown
Naked in Death by J.D.Robb - I am surprised that you haven't read anything from this series yet. This book is the start to a very looong (but awesome!) series that enfolds Eve's and Roarke's relationship. *sigh* Together they are your ideal couple.
#Super Bowl
Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake - Ghosts. Blood. Gore. Intrigued yet? No? How about: Ghost. Forbidden Love. Witty Hero. Convinced?
RRRC Zodiac Horoscope ChallengeDuration: April 1st - September 30th, 2013
0/10 Completed
Birth Sign: Aries
Chinese Sign: Rat
1. Spell It Out: Spell out your zodiac sign
You can use book or series titles, or authors’ first or last names to spell your word. You can ignore a, an, the articles.
A. Any Duchess Will Do by Tessa Dare
R. A Cursed Embrace by Cecy Robson
I. It Happened One Midnight by Julie Anne Long
E. Once Upon a Tower by Eloisa James
S. No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah Maclean
2. Zodiac Sign Number: Aries: 1st Zodiac sign
Read a book that is first in a series or has the number 1/one/first/1st in its title
3. Ruling Element: Fire - Red/Orange
Read a book that has your element in the title or cover or the element color on the cover.
4. Chinese Zodiac Animal: Rat
Read a book that has your Chinese zodiac animal in the title/on the cover or featured in the book.
5. Career: Aries - entrepreneur, soldier, rescue worker; in the fields of government and politics, television, or recreation.
Read a book where one of the main character is in a job that is most compatible with your zodiac sign
6. Birthstone: April - Diamond (White/Silver)
Read a book where your birthstone appears in the title or the color appears on the cover
PICK IT FOR ME: AUGUST 2013 EDITIONRoxy, I hope you'll find something to read amongst my picks. Happy reading!
◈Purple {Used to symbolize magic and mystery} Pick a book that has a magic or a mystery plot OR a book with a purple cover
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I saw that you read Magic Bites and gave it 4*, why not continue reading the series? I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by Kate's evolution as a character. Also, you recently read Archangel's Consort, surely Dmitri's love story will capture your interest next?
◈Blue: {Coolest Color} Recommend a book that is perfect for a lazy day reading OR a book with a blue cover
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I always found historicals to be relaxing and I always go back to Loretta Chase when I want something witty and amusing (you also seem to be enjoying her style) or to Julia Quinn when I'm in need of laughter.
◈Green: {Safe Color} Pick a book from an author/theme/series that your picked has read and rated highly OR a book with green color.
You definitely have a weakness for J.D.Robb/ Nora Roberts based on your shelves and this is a book that I really enjoyed. The heroine is very...unique.
◈Yellow: {Joy & Happiness} Recommend a romance OR a book with yellow cover.
While EJ's books are usually a hit or a miss for me, I must say that this little anthology really worked for me. It was cute, light and with the right amount of humour, angst and love scenes.
◈Orange: {Power Color} Recommend a book from a genre that your picked doesn't usually read; something that's out of their comfort zone OR a book with a orange cover.
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◈Red : Recommend a book that's red-hot off the press (released in the last six months) OR a book with a red cover
◈Black: {Absence of color} Recommend a dystopian or a Post-apocalyptic book OR a book with a black cover
◈White: {Presence of All colors} Recommend a standalone or the last book in a series OR a book with a white cover.
Romance Readers Reading Challenges
Books mentioned in this topic
Archangel's Consort (other topics)Anna Dressed in Blood (other topics)
Magic Burns (other topics)
Lord of Scoundrels (other topics)
Archangel's Blade (other topics)
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MARCH PICK-IT-FOR-ME
For Becky:
Places I'm going (Books from their TBR shelf)
1.Culture Shock – The Spymaster's Lady by Joanna Bourne
2.Airport Purchases – City of Bones by Cassandra Clare- I like the cover, really apocalyptic *laugh*
3.Making Those Connections –Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh - One of the best books I've read :)
Places I've Been (Books you’ve read)
4.Going back there for sure – Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts - After this book,you'll want to pack your luggage and run to Ireland .
5.Making space in the luggage –The Wedding by Julie Garwood - A very fun historical,loved the heroine.
6.Heading home – About A Dragon by G.A.Aiken - This book always puts me in a good mood.
Planning the Next Trip
7.One book set in Austria –The Passions of the Mind by Irving Stone - It has a different style but I enjoy the writer's works.
8.One book set in England – What I Did For a Duke by Julie Anne Long
Read
Pleasure Unbound(3 stars)
Queen of Shadows(2 stars)
The Viscount Who Loved Me(4 stars)