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May - Pick It For Me Challenge
SheSwitches wrote: "I worked a long shift yesterday so I'm just seeing this now. But I'll hop all over this today....mixed feelings? Oh nooooes?!?"
Well, I finished Iron Crowned over the weekend. I don't want to say anything about the story until you finish it, except to say that I had mixed feelings like my daughter. It left me with a bleh kind of feeling, so I picked right up on Bite My Fire since you said it was funny and so far it's picked me up! I'm about half way through and enjoying it.
Gigi wrote: "Miss wrote: "Hi Gigi, I finished one of your recs, Caressed by Ice, which was as expected a great read. Let me know when you want to start buddyreading Revealed. Thank you for the great picks.:D"..."
Hi, I'm between reads now so we can start right away. :)
I'm starting my book today! Jane and I are going to buddy read
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Rena wrote: "Regina, I really enjoyed The Darkest Hour. Had some annoying bits, but overall a great read and surprisingly gripping. Thanks for the great rec! Nice cover, huh?
[bookcover:The Darkest Hour|663..."
Glad you liked it! It really has a great cover.
Lacy wrote: "I'm starting my book today! Jane and I are going to buddy read ."Love this series! Bones is soooo very Yummy!
Penney wrote: "Hi Pam! Just wanted you to know that I just finished Blood Bound and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had forgotten that I liked Moon Called and I wasn't in any rush to move on in the serie..."I think they just get better with each one. I just finished Silver Borne and am sad that I only have one more...at least until there is a new one published!
For those of you who are reading or have finished Extreme Exposure. A group of members are discussing the series here if you would like to discuss the book: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...
Shellbelle wrote: "Lacy wrote: "I'm starting my book today! Jane and I are going to buddy read ."Love this series! Bones is soooo very Yummy!"
Good to hear. I'm excited to read it! The first two chapters were good and promising!
I finally finished Annie's Song and it was so good. Catherine Anderson can do no wrong in my eyes and she always manages to bring on the water works. I rated it 4 stars.
Miss wrote: "Gigi wrote: "Miss wrote: "Hi Gigi, I finished one of your recs, Caressed by Ice, which was as expected a great read. Let me know when you want to start buddyreading Revealed. Thank you for the gr..."
Cool! I will start tonight! Yayyy!
Heather wrote: "Read Hummingbird over the weekend from Gigi's rec list. For a Historical Romance, it was pretty good. I really enjoyed the conflict of characters at the beginning, but after awhile it became too..."
Oh no! Sorry it was only a 3 star read for you! I'm glad you enjoyed a few of the others! Wow, Heather!! I haven't even put a dent in one rec yet! Lol
Gigi wrote: "Heather wrote: "Read Hummingbird over the weekend from Gigi's rec list. For a Historical Romance, it was pretty good. I really enjoyed the conflict of characters at the beginning, but after awhil..."
LOL, yeah I've been a reading sponge as of late. I go through spurts (this one is into month 3), so it won't last forever. I'm reading great stuff though.
And no need to be sorry. Historical Romances generally are not my thing, so I give you kudos for finding me one that I actually did read. =)
ViI finished Ill Wind and loved it. I have already requested the next book in the series. Ill Wind was a quick and interesting read for me. It's quite different from all other PNR/UF books that I have read so far. I gave it 4 stars.
I started Magic Bites yesterday, I will let ya know what I think about this one very soon. :D
Shellbelle wrote: "Shell and I finished our Buddy Read of 
, and ♥ it! I had accidentally read book 2 first, and after reading this book a lot of things made so much more since!..."Sweet! I really enjoyed that book. If you want to read book 2 together, let me know. I'll add it to my list of other read books with you...Brown Siblings #2, 3 & Guild Hunter #3 (after I read #2), #4, etc. LOL
Hey Laura, glad to hear that you liked the rec :). It's so very different from the rest of the UF which is why I love it. Hope you enjoy Magic Bites too. Happy Reading!Laura wrote: "Vi
I finished Ill Wind and loved it. I have already requested the next book in the series. Ill Wind was a quick and interesting read for me. It's quite different from all other P..."
Vi wrote: "Hey Laura, glad to hear that you liked the rec :). It's so very different from the rest of the UF which is why I love it. Hope you enjoy Magic Bites too. Happy Reading!Laura wrote: "Vi
I finishe..."
I bought this on sale through Audible a couple of days ago - I'm really looking forward to listening to it :)
Alexis wrote: "Today I finished 
by Candace Camp! I really enjoyed it. I've always shied away from books about London society, but this book hooked me from the start! The heroine espec..."Oh, wonderful, Alexis! Camp is one of my favourite London Regency authors. She manages to blend mystery in with the romance so it isn't so one-plot heavy. Not just about girls scheming to marry. I highly recommend and of her others.
Heather wrote: "Gigi wrote: "Heather wrote: "Read Hummingbird over the weekend from Gigi's rec list. For a Historical Romance, it was pretty good. I really enjoyed the conflict of characters at the beginning, bu..."
Well, if you feel up to venturing into the HR world again, you should read The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie. It doesn't follow the average HR formula and I think you'd enjoy that a bit more.
Elke wrote: "Fran wrote: "Elke wrote: "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!!!"
Elke and Tugc..."
I am halfway through it, is there a way to PM 2 people at the same time? if there is messages are fine by my if not, I think it is easier if we do it with a thread in Dare to Read section. What do you say?
Pam wrote: "I just finished How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf which was recommended to me by Noor. It was an entertaining quick read. Solid 3 1/2 to 4 stars. I really liked Mo, the female pro..."The author for this one is also really NICE!!!! She actually sent me a response when I emailed her asking if Nick in the next book is actually Nicholas (for the RRRC tournament). How many authors would do that... :)
I really enjoyed How to Flirt as well - it was nice to read a light hearted shifter story for a change.
Hey guys, I'm back on deck and will be doing an updated list at some stage tonight / tomorrow.
Welcome back Tania! We missed you *hugs*
I'd like to hear what you thought of it too. It's a very under-represented UF series. Too bad the series is completed. Happy Reading Jane.Jane (PS) wrote: "Vi wrote: "Hey Laura, glad to hear that you liked the rec :). It's so very different from the rest of the UF which is why I love it. Hope you enjoy Magic Bites too. Happy Reading!
I bought this on sale through Audible a couple of days ago - I'm really looking forward to listening to it :)
Vi wrote: "I'd like to hear what you thought of it too. It's a very under-represented UF series. Too bad the series is completed. Happy Reading Jane.Jane (PS) wrote: "Vi wrote: "Hey Laura, glad to hear that..."
Thanks Vi - I'll let you know :)
~Megan~I just finished my third pick - He Loves Lucy.
It was a cute story with fantastic characters and a believable romance. Another excellent choice! Thank you!!!
That may be the last rec I get to this month but if I get a chance to read any more, I'll let you know.
Tugce Nida wrote: "Elke wrote: "Fran wrote: "Elke wrote: "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!!!"
Elke ..."
I think by PM would be better since it is just a couple of us.
SheSwitches wrote: "Hey SueI finished Iron Crowned. Wow. I totally get that people are not going to be terribly comfy with this one. I struggled with rating this a 3 or a 4 and went with a 4 because overall, my personal disappointments in the characters aside, it was quite the ride.
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I read your spoiler, and I agree with what you said. I do like the basic ideas of the book and it being somewhat different than other series I'm reading. But what you said about the characters I fully agree with!!
I'm about 75% done with "Bite My Fire," so I should be finishing it hopefully by the end of this week.
~Sara~ wrote: "~Megan~I just finished my third pick - He Loves Lucy.
It was a cute story with fantastic characters and a believable romance. Another excellent choice! Thank you!!!
That may be the la..."
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!
I guess I should add that I also finished up Bonds of Justice and for the heck of it, I started Play of Passion
Looking forward to what you think of PoP, Dee!
Glad you liked them! They're both favorites of mine, too.Kate wrote: "KarenH~
I really enjoyed both books that I read. I read
Something About You, I really enjoy this author. I also discovered a new series with Long Hard Ride. I look ..."
Hi Gigi, I finished our buddyread, Revealed by Kate Noble, which I really enjoyed, how is it for you?
Miss wrote: "Hi Gigi, I finished our buddyread, Revealed by Kate Noble, which I really enjoyed, how is it for you?"Hi Miss! I'm still reading it. I should be finished this weekend.
CacophonyI've just finished A Hunger Like No Other Rather raunchy and teasing borderlining Erotica romance!! Great plot though and looking forward to reading more in the series! So thanks for the rec x x
AlbertaJenn and I finished out buddy read today! We read The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks! I've seen a lot of you read this this month so I won't waste time saying how great it was, we already know! However, I will say that I may have a love affair with those brothers if they really existed ;) By tomorrow I should have finished Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper as well. that would be 4 books from my pick it this month and I'm pretty happy with that :)
Noor and I did a buddy read of Caught Running and we both really enjoyed it! It was my pick for her and a totally new author for me and it fit into other challenges too! =) Thanks Noor, I enjoyed reading with you! And I especially appreciate your patience with my schedule.
Oh i loved Caught Running, i wish they did a sequel for it!
AshleyAlexis wrote: "I finally finished Annie's Song and it was so good. Catherine Anderson can do no wrong in my eyes and she always manages to bring on the water works. I rated it 4 stars."xD. Glad it was enjoyable.
you guys need to check out others by Urban and her writing partner Roux...hilarious!Rossy wrote: "Oh i loved Caught Running, i wish they did a sequel for it!"
Dee wrote: "you guys need to check out others by Urban and her writing partner Roux...hilarious!Rossy wrote: "Oh i loved Caught Running, i wish they did a sequel for it!""
Any suggestions?! =)
i like Cut & Run - its the first in a series - featuring two FBI agents - Ty and Zane...there are two more out in the series, with another one coming later on this year (hopefully)...and they are like 300+ pages each, so not quick reads...also Warrior's Cross - its got a bit of a mobster/hitman storyline
Thanks Dee! I'll check them out!
I finished my buddy read Halfway to the Grave with Jane. I really enjoyed it and can't wait to read the next book in the series. I gave it 4 stars. Thanks for the great rec. Jane!
I finished my second PIFM book last night. Magic Bites was so interesting it was hard to put down, so hard that I was awake reading at 2am. I am paying for it today but I would do it again. It is the first book that I have read by Ilona Andrews and it sure won't be the last. 
Laura wrote: "I finished my second PIFM book last night. Magic Bites was so interesting it was hard to put down, so hard that I was awake reading at 2am. I am paying for it today but I would do it again. It i..."Love all of her books! :)
Laura, glad you liked Magic Bites. The books just keep getting better and better. :)
katherine -- i finished up Slave to Sensation today. i loved it and am so happy you gave me the push to read it! thanks for a great rec :)
On my 3rd pick this month! Started Getting Rid Of Bradley by Jennifer Crusie and I'm liking it a lot so far!
MountainKat wrote: "Dee wrote: "you guys need to check out others by Urban and her writing partner Roux...hilarious!Rossy wrote: "Oh i loved Caught Running, i wish they did a sequel for it!""
Any suggestions?! =)"
I liked also
The One That Got Away, i need to read the 2nd version though.
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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!!!"
Elke and Tugce Nida,
I ..."
Fran...I have not finished yet...almost! I know Nida was sick with the flu and said she really didn't read much! If you would like to start a thread there that would be fine or we can just message each other!
Let us know!