May - Pick It For Me Challenge

[Kami]

Or maybe it's just because I think bad boys are sexy.

[Miss]

Kami wrote: "Or maybe it's just because I think bad boys are sexy."

:D
I thought he was interesting from book one, and got even more intrigued as i progressed through the series.

[Tuğçe]

Tania wrote: "You're welcome Jane - I take my duties as host very seriously ;)

And considering Barron's is the ONLY reason I'm thinking about reading book 2..."

I am totally with you on that Tania. Barrons is probably the only reason I am intending to read the second book as I didn't find the first book amazing but kept hearing it gets better after the second one.

[Vi]

Haha Tania, exactly how I was feeling. Even about Mac. Really. And I have to thank you again for the visual. If nothing else, that photo is worth much =P

Shell, I agree. The toilet-gurgle thing pretty much describes how I'm feeling about him right now. Which somehow brings me to Moaning Myrtle. (I blame the HP and Deathly Hallows 2 trailer.)

Ok, with the visual Tania provided, I'm off to read the book. (Lucky me, work ended early. Yay!)

[Tania]

As I said - I take my job as host very seriously :)

[Kami]

Apparently Jericho has a facebook page. Yeah, I "liked" him.

http://www.facebook.com/officialjeric...

[Isabella]

I finished Perfect Chemistry and I liked it too much, too hard to put down also for Angels Blood even if it wasn't my favorite but Nalini Singh succeeded to create a different world only it wasn't a surprising end, I expected it to happen.
I'm sorry I didn't see until yesterday Inga's message to me on saturday for the buddy read. I started Hard To Hold today.

[Francesca the Fierce (Under the Covers Book Blog)]

Fran,

I started with your pick Secrets of a Summer Night last night, and have to say I LOVE IT so far!!!

[Fran, Moderator]

Francesca, I'm so glad you are enjoying it! The whole series is awesome- Devil In Winter is my favorite, I can't wait for you to get to that one.

[Francesca the Fierce (Under the Covers Book Blog)]

I can't believe I haven't read a real historical romance in at least 7 years or so! I used to read them all the time.

[Vi]

Ok, I'm done with Darkfever. It was ok. I think Barrons moved from the a**hole territory he was nearly in in the last 40 (maybe) pages.. I still don't get what the hype is about but I might just pick up the next book..

[Dee]

I don't think I truely fell in love with barrons until about half way through the second book

[Jess]

Vi wrote: "I'm more than halfway through Darkfever. But I kept getting distracted by two (stupid) things - Barrons - dunno why but I keep seeing an image of Bloody Barron from Harry Potter in my mind.. And w..."

Vi I had the same problem, except I imagined Barron to be Giles, and Ms Lane was a mix between Jessica Wakefield from the Sweet Valley High books, and Super Girl.

Although I did finish Darkfever in like a day. (I really need to stop putting my books on my Currently reading list as soon as I get the notification that they're in from the library!)

I started Halfway to the Grave and am almost 1/2 way through it. Oddly enough I really like it. I wasn't too sure at the beginning.

[Rossy]

Penney wrote: "You're not alone Vi. Like Jane said, at first, with Barrons, there's not even a hint of a likable hero... at all. And as you progress through the series there will be times you want to jump him a..."

Oh that is a great recommendation!ROFLAO!!!!

[Laurentiu]

Layla wrote: "Laurentiu , I've read Dragon Bound , it was interesting and I enjoyed it .
I already sent you a PM with my thoughts regarding the book :)"

I finished the Buddy Read Dragon Bound. (posted just as info,we talked on mail)

[Shea]

I also finished Moon Called this week. Like others have said, I also thought it moved pretty slow in many places. I will see how the next book in the series goes.

[Shellbelle]

Vi wrote: "Haha Tania, exactly how I was feeling. Even about Mac. Really. And I have to thank you again for the visual. If nothing else, that photo is worth much =P

Shell, I agree. The toilet-gurgle thing pr..."

Okay, no more Harry Potter for you!LOL

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I've just finally finished Bonds of Justice. I love it! It started out as a buddy read with Dee, but I was soon left behind ;)

Thanks Isabella!

Because I am now so behind on my reading, I won't be able to read anymore from the list :(

I still hope to read Halfway to the Grave... I notice Jess is well on her way with that one :)

[AlbertaJenn]

~Sara~

I'm ready to start the buddy read anytime. Just let me know when you are good to go!

[Dee]

sorry Jane...I had to know what happened!! lol! i'll probably do the next one in the series later this month if your interested...just let me know

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

LOL Dee! Re PoP: I have a few other books I have to catch up on. I'll let you know. It was great buddy reading the first half of BoJ though - sorry I fell away ;)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Monica, I finished Destined for an Early Grave today. It wasn't my favorite of the series, there was a lot of anger and misunderstandings, but I can see how it was necessary to keep things moving forward. Thanks for the motivation to get back to this series!! I hope to pick up another of your suggestions soon, but May has not been a good reading month so far.

[Shell]

Betelgeuze wrote: "I finished reading Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts. It was a different kind of PNR, there was less focus on the magic and supernatural than most PNR. I liked Cal & Quinn, their psychic..."

I really enjoyed Blood Brotherstoo (wasn't a rec, but something I saw from someone else's lists). I put the next one on my TBR list. Hopefully it will come into the library soo.

[Shell]

Penney wrote: "You're not alone Vi. Like Jane said, at first, with Barrons, there's not even a hint of a likable hero... at all. And as you progress through the series there will be times you want to jump him a..."

I've finished the first 4 books, and eagerly grabbed up , but after 50 pages, I had to send it back to the library due to my inability to get into it again. I dunno if it was Mac's incessent rambling or maybe it was because I had gotten tired of Barron's "uber Alpha-male" exterior. I just couldn't finish it. Hopefully in a month or so I can pick it back up and return the love affair I had with the 1st 4 of the series.

[Gigi]

Heather wrote: "Hi Gigi.
Finished 2 recs from you over the last week.
1st Sugar Daddy
2nd Moon Called

I really enjoyed Sugar Daddy! Loved seeing Liberty's evolution from child to adult and Gage's patience ..."

Hi Heather!!!!

I'm so glad you enjoyed Sugar Daddy. I hope you continue with the series. You may like Hardy a little more in the next book Blue-Eyed Devil and if you liked Gage, wait until you read about Jack in the last one Smooth Talking Stranger! The first and the third books are my favs in the series and sexy Gage is my favorite Travis (Jack (third book) coming in a close second).

Sorry about Moon Called. I'm not much of a PNR/UF reader.

I can't wait to hear what you think of Naked in Death!!!

[Sarah]

Shea wrote: "Thanks for the great picks, Sarah! I will be reading Moon Called."

Sorry I didn't see this sooner! I hope you like it!!

[Tania]

Finished List (up to #658)

1. Photojim - Darkfever
2. Inga - The Pagan Stone, Hard to Hold
3. Heather - Black Ice
4. Tania - How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf
5. Mandy - The Mane Event, A Lot Like Love, Slave to Sensation
6. Valarie ~Varuca~ - The Hunger Games, Collision CourseLover Unleashed
7. Leah *Silk Desire* - Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart
8. Tugce Nida - Darkfever
9. Becky - Dirty
10. Daffodil - And Then He Kissed Her, Practice Makes Perfect
11. Delicious Dee - Bonds of Justice
12. Polina - Cry No More
13. Lili - A Lot Like Love
14. Shell - Flat-Out Sexy, Blood Brothers
15. Caroline - The Hunger Games
16. Layla - Dragon Bound
17. Rachel - The Destiny
18. Cacophony - The Hunger Games
19. Brenda - Undead and Unwed
20. D.G. - Mr. Perfect
21. Heather - Sugar Daddy, Moon Called
22. Francesca - Backstage Pass
23. Fran - Backstage Pass
24. Betelgeuze - Blood Brothers
25. Melissa** - Practice Makes Perfect
26. Suzanne - Vengeance in Death
27. Alexis - Moon Called
28. Isabella - Perfect Chemistry, Angels' Blood
29. Vi - Darkfever
30. Jess - Darkfever
31. Laurentiu - Dragon Bound
32. Shea - Moon Called
33. Jane - Bonds of Justice
34. MountainKat - Destined for an Early Grave




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[Heather]

Well, you hit another home run for me, Gigi.
Just finished Naked in Death.

LOVED it! It's not quite like anything I've read before. Gritty and intriguing and to read how Robb describes the world was odd and amazing at the same time. =)
Really liked Eve and a character (tough/no non-sense chick with a core of former crumbled walls). Roarke is one sexy piece of fiction too.
Already have the next book in the series in the line up to read, but I am a little daunted by the sheer volume of books in this series. LOL

Thanks, once again, for the great rec!!
I think that makes it 4 books out of the recs you sent me and I've been a big fan of 3 out of the 4.

Waiting on Just the Sexiest Man Alive and Beyond the Highland Mist from the library, so whichever gets to me first will be up next to read.

[Christine (Cagnes)]

Cathy wrote: "Christine S.

Glad you found somethng you want to read. I hope you enjoy Redeeming Love, I would really like to read Extreme Exposure. I have it and can read it whenever. Just let m..."

Hi Cathy C! (#56)
I should be ready to start Extreme Exposure within the next couple days, just need to finish up "The Passage"... it's pretty long book.

I'll check with you once I'm done to see if you're ready. ☺

[Caroline]

Capcophony
I've just finshed Soulless Oh wow!! Thanks Cacophony for the rec! So funny and very quintessnially victorian Britain! I've order the next book for the library!! A must read for any PNR fan x x

[Daffodil]

D.G.

I started this morning. I was looking for a flower cover for the regular May challenge and this will cross over to a couple other challenges as well. I haven't gotten very far yet, but so far it's interesting.

[D.G.]

Let me know how you like it, Daffodil. It's one of the few ones I recommended without reading. :)

One of my libraries has it in audiobooks so I'm planning to download it one of these days. If you like it, I'll get it sooner rather than later. :)

[~Megan~]

~Debbie~

I finished The Peach Keeper and loved it! SAA is one of the best and this one didn't disappoint. Thanks for the awesome recs this month!

[D.G.]

~Megan~ wrote: "~Debbie~

I finished The Peach Keeper and loved it! SAA is one of the best and this one didn't disappoint. Thanks for the awesome recs this month!"

Ooohh! I got the audiobook from the library! I soo looking forward to it!

[Cacophony]

Caroline wrote: " Capcophony
I've just finshed Soulless Oh wow!! Thanks Cacophony for the rec! So funny and very quintessnially victorian Britain! I've order the next book for the library!! A must ..."

Hi Caroline!
I am glad that you liked Soulless! Rest assured that the next books are just as good. :)

[Debbie]

So glad to hear you liked it. SAA has quickly become one of my favorite authors.

- D.G. you are going to like it.


~Megan~ wrote: "~Debbie~

I finished The Peach Keeper and loved it! SAA is one of the best and this one didn't disappoint. Thanks for the awesome recs this month!"

[Gigi]

Heather wrote: "Well, you hit another home run for me, Gigi.
Just finished Naked in Death.

LOVED it! It's not quite like anything I've read before. Gritty and intriguing and to read how Robb describes the wor..."

Yayyyy!!!!!! I'm absolutely tickled pink that you've enjoyed most of my recs!!!! Roarke is sexy too! Lol Naked in Death was a different kind of read for me as well. I was pleasantly surprised! Well I'm crossing my fingers in hope that youll enjoy the other 2!

[Francesca the Fierce (Under the Covers Book Blog)]

Fran

I have finished my read for the month Secrets of a Summer Night. It was great! I really enjoyed it!

[Brenda]

I just finished Naked in Death by J.D. Robb. WoW what took me so long to find these? I love both of the main characters. YUMMY Rourke! I didn't like all the futurstic aspects that she didn't explain, but it's not like three were a whole bunch.

[Elke]

Diane,

Thanks again for the recs....Finished Dance Upon the Air tonight. I liked it, it was pretty good!

[Fran, Moderator]

Francesca ~*~ Eyelet Ecstasy ~*~ wrote: "Fran

I have finished my read for the month Secrets of a Summer Night. It was great! I really enjoyed it!"

I'm so glad! When you get a chance, read the rest of the series. The other ones are even better.

[Francesca the Fierce (Under the Covers Book Blog)]

Fran wrote: "Francesca ~*~ Eyelet Ecstasy ~*~ wrote: "Fran

I have finished my read for the month Secrets of a Summer Night. It was great! I really enjoyed it!"

I'm so glad! When you get a ..."

I will, hopefully soon. I can tell I'm going to like Lilian and Westcliffs for sure!

[Fran, Moderator]

Elke,

I got your PM through my email but something is wrong with Goodreads inbox. I sent you a PM back, but just in case you don't get it I am leaving you a message here too- I am ready to start A Lot Like Love today- looking forward to reading it with you!

[Tuğçe]

Fran wrote: "Elke,

I got your PM through my email but something is wrong with Goodreads inbox. I sent you a PM back, but just in case you don't get it I am leaving you a message here too- I am ready to star..."

The Same thing happened to me today, she sent me the same email as I will also be reading it but when I tried to reply it it said this message doesn't belong to your inbox or something like that. Anyway, I got the book and ready to start today as well... Great! And Fran, gotta tell you, love your photo! :)

[Tuğçe]

We did a buddy-read (well at least I think we did :) ) with Valarie ~Varuca~ Eternal Kiss of Darkness which was my rec for her, I liked it a lot more than the first book in the series.

[Fran, Moderator]

Tugce Nida wrote: "Fran wrote: "Elke,

I got your PM through my email but something is wrong with Goodreads inbox. I sent you a PM back, but just in case you don't get it I am leaving you a message here too- I am re..."


Tugce Nida,
I'm so glad you will be reading it with us!

Isn't Damon just dreamy- I can't wait for tonight's season finale- the promos look great.

[Tuğçe]

Fran wrote: "Tugce Nida wrote: "Fran wrote: "Elke,

I got your PM through my email but something is wrong with Goodreads inbox. I sent you a PM back, but just in case you don't get it I am leaving you a mess..."

Yes he is! He is so yummy... We are following a week or two behind here in Istanbul. Enjoy the show :)

[Fran, Moderator]

Tugce Nida wrote: "Fran wrote: "Tugce Nida wrote: "Fran wrote: "Elke,

I got your PM through my email but something is wrong with Goodreads inbox. I sent you a PM back, but just in case you don't get it I am leaving..."


Just wait!! Last weeks' episode was amazing- you are in for a treat when you get to see it- that Klaus is evil but very handsome!

[Elke]

Fran and Nida,

I also didn't get your message here on the site but I did on my phone! So yes...I am starting A Lot Like Lovetoday!!!

[Tania]

I just finished The Darkest Hour what a great contemporary series!!! Can't believe I put off reading it for so long. (and it gave me three names for the reading tournament!)