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June - Pick It For Me challenge

I Have actually read Maybe This Time and Flat-Out Sexy however I think I forgot to update it on here:) I have requested Wicked Appetite from the library and I already have True Colors... I also have had Darkfever on my tbr list for a long time and would love to read it too! "
Sounds great, I just pulled out my copy of True Colors and Darkfever too, so I am ready for June to start. Sorry I gave you a couple that you have already read, but glad you could find some out of the rest to read.

1. Intrigued-
Second Chances
Second Chances
2. Happy/Laughing
[book:Chasing Brookly..."
Hope you like them.=D


I won't join you in the BuddyRead options (I read Loving Lies pretty recently) but I would love to know what you think of A Discovery of Witches - it sounds really good.


I'm staring at A Discovery of Witches right now waiting anxiously to start. I'll let you know how it goes. You've made some very good choices, Archangel's Consort would probably have been my first pick too, but the others rank pretty high up there as well. Enjoy!
p.s. Be warned, you'll want to continue with the Warprize trilogy as soon as you put it down. At least I did :)

I agree wholeheartedly!

I hope you find something that you like out of this list!
From their shelves:
1. Something About You - I like the interactions that the people have, and the banter back ..."
Hi Kate!
It looks like I'm starting off this month a little ahead of schedule, but that's only because your first rec was so good I couldn't put it down.
Something About You was a really great story. Right up my aisle on plot type and telling. Thanks for poking me in the right direction.
4.25 stars

Sounds good to me!

Hey guys, if you're going to be doing a buddy read and decided to start a thread at http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_... (which I really encourage you to do), can you please put that it's for the JUNE PIFM Challenge in the first message or the thread title. That way I'll spot it and collate a list of our Buddy Read threads in message 5 for easy reference.

LOL - that is the one I have! I received it yesterday in audiobook format. I couldn't get it from a library so I took the plunge and bought it - glad to hear it is so good. No doubt I'll be passing it on to my family to listen to as well. :)

Good picks Melissa! I think I'm going to go with


I've finally got your list together. I hope you find something you like.
From Their TBR Shelves
1 - Pick a book that makes you feel intrigued (by the storyline/cover whatever you choose) Peeps
2 - Pick a book with a cover that makes you laugh or feel happy The Boyfriend List: 15 Guys, 11 Shrink Appointments, 4 Ceramic Frogs and Me, Ruby Oliver
3 - Pick a book that makes you envious that it's on their shelves. Just the Sexiest Man Alive
From Your Read Shelves
4 - Pick the last book that made you feel so good you rated it 5 stars Vision in White
5 - List the book you would curl up with on a stormy night Pemberley by the Sea
6 - List the book you pick up when you most need a pick-me-up or a laugh The Mischief of the Mistletoe
Buddy Reads
7 - Pick the next book you want to read from your TBR shelf Magic Slays
8 - Pick the book from their TBR shelf that you are seriously considering adding to yours. Over The Moon (Monère: Children of the Moon, #2)

I think I'll pick up Just the Sexiest Man Alive. I've been meaning to read more books by Julie James, but she usually gets swept away in my TBR pile.

I really enjoyed going through your books, it looks like we tend to read the same type books. I hope you find some picks that interest you!!
From Their TBR Shelves
1 - Pick a b..."
I already have The Darkest Night from the library if you would like to read it with me, Laura.

I am sorry it has taken me so long to get to this! My daughter fell off of her bike and broke three fingers and we have to head out to the orthopedist here in a bit so I might not get your ..."
Don't worry about it Lindsey. I hope your daughter feels better. Take your time.

Sorry I'm late.
From Their TBR Shelves
1 - The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald
2 - The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove by Christopher Moore
3 - Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
From Your Read Shelves
4 - Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
5 - The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason
6 - Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
Buddy Reads
7 - Butterfly Woman: A Novel Based on True Events by Emily Lutze I saw this was also on yours so, it seemed appropriate for a buddy read.
8 - Mr. Darcy, Vampyre by Amanda Grange








If you don't find anything you like for this month, let me know. I'll think of more.

I have had quite a time picking out books for you! So on a few of my recs I have given you more than one option… Sorry I know it’s hard enough to decide on one without adding extras but I just could not choose!
From Their TBR Shelves
1 - Pick a book that makes you feel intrigued (by the storyline/cover whatever you choose)
The Trouble With Magic This one sounds fun!
2 - Pick a book with a cover that makes you laugh or feel happy
The Last Male Virgin this cover is great! I have not read anything by this author but it looks fun!
3 - Pick a book that makes you envious that it's on their shelves.
Lover Eternal I say this book for envious because I loved this series! And if I could go back and read it without knowing how it all turns out I would!
Dark Protector this one I chose only because I can always use a half naked man on my shelf!
From Your Read Shelves
4 - Pick the last book that made you feel so good you rated it 5 stars
Eternal Rider I have not yet read anything by Larissa Ione that I didn’t really like!
5 - List the book you would curl up with on a stormy night
Depending on the mood I am in I might choose Velocity it is really good although not really romance, it is pretty edge of your seat… fun if like me you love thunderstorms.
Although sometimes I need to cuddle up with a good lovey dovey romance when the weather is stormy… so for that I would go with Just the Way You Are Loved this book!
6 - List the book you pick up when you most need a pick-me-up or a laugh
A Quick Bite or really any book by Lynsay Sands
Also almost anything by Katie MacAlister is a good pick me up, my fave is You Slay Me
Buddy Reads
7 - Pick the next book you want to read from your TBR shelf
Invincible this is the one I am going to pick up as soon as things quiet down around my house for more than 5 minutes! Although I might also read Absolute Pleasure as a little dose of historical before another paranormal…
8 - Pick the book from their TBR shelf that you are seriously considering adding to yours.
My Gosh There are so many to choose from! I am not really sure where to start but for the sake of the challenge I will go with X-Rated Bloodsuckers
I hope you find something you want to read I look forward to seeing what you pick!













Sorry I'm late.
From Their TBR Shelves
1 - The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald
2 - The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove by ..."
You weren't late, I figured because of the weekend it might take people awhile to get to picks! You did a good job! I think I'm going to read The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and maybe another one if I can fit it in. :D Thank you for the recs!

From Their TBR Shelves
1 - Pick a book that makes you feel intrigued (by the storyline/cover whatever you choose) - Sex with Kings: 500 Years of Adultery, Power, Rivalry, and Revenge by Eleanor Herman I am a history buff, and this sounds like an interesting read.
2 - Pick a book with a cover that makes you laugh or feel happy - HELP! A Bear is Eating Me! by Mykle Hansen How could this title and cover not make you laugh?
3 - Pick a book that makes you envious that it's on their shelves - Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft Love Larissa Ione, and I have been eyeing this series for a while.
From Your Read Shelves
4 - Pick the last book that made you feel so good you rated it 5 stars - One Little Sin by Liz Carlyle This is my first book by Carlyle. I could not put it down, and read the next two immediately after.
5 - List the book you would curl up with on a stormy night - Moon Called by Patricia Briggs A favourite urban fantasy series. Love the main character, and the supporting cast is cool.
6 - List the book you pick up when you most need a pick-me-up or a laugh - The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede I recommend this a lot on PIFM. It usually makes me cry, but it also restores my faith in humanity.
Buddy Reads
7 - Pick the next book you want to read from your TBR shelf - Blood Song by Cat Adams Has been on my TBR shelf for a while. And it is one of the few books on my TBR that is the first in a series
8 - Pick the book from their TBR shelf that you are seriously considering adding to yours. Surrender by Pamela Clare Heard so many great things about this author, and this series sounds like it might be a keeper.








@ Inga:
Awh, this is so exciting. I had a hard time to select the ones I'll read and in the end I think I'll go with Angelfire or Heist Society. Maybe I can even get my hand on Blood Brothers from Nora if its free at the library. (: Thank you for your recs, I didn't mind waiting and they're really great. ^^ I'll keep you posted when I read the books.
Awh, this is so exciting. I had a hard time to select the ones I'll read and in the end I think I'll go with Angelfire or Heist Society. Maybe I can even get my hand on Blood Brothers from Nora if its free at the library. (: Thank you for your recs, I didn't mind waiting and they're really great. ^^ I'll keep you posted when I read the books.


From Their TBR Shelves
1 - Pick a book that makes you feel intrigued (by the storyline/cover whatever you choose):
The co..."
Thanks for the recs. I'm going to read Sins of The Heart and Goddess of the Sea if I can get it from the library this month.
I would have picked The Peach Keeper, but I'm 8th in line for that one, so it will be a while before I get my hands on it. :)

I might have missed it...but not sure if Katy-Lou got my recs. I haven't seen her choose yet.
thanks

I have had quite a time picking out books for you! So on a few of my recs I have given you more than one option… Sorry I know it’s hard enough to decide on one without adding extras but I jus..."
You gave me great picks. I think I'll probably go for
A Quick Bite or The Trouble With Magic or You Slay Me Aisling Grey Guardian

I might have missed it...but not sure if Katy-Lou got my recs. I haven't seen her choose yet.
thanks"
I've sent her and everyone else a message, she may not have checked the board yet.

There's a Dare you to Read thread set up for it so if you have it on your tbr list this month come on over at any stage of the month and discuss it.
(and yes, I'm aware of the fact that I'm a stupidly fast reader - if only I had more time to read imagine how many books I could get through)

From Their TBR Shelves
1 - Book that makes you feel intrigued:
Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution The title caught my interest. I never really thought about this topic. Intriguing...
2 - Book with a cover that makes you laugh or feel happy:
A Secret Affair A beautiful dress always makes me happy.
3 - Book that makes you envious:
Daughters of Rome What a gorgeous cover! I'm envious I didn't see it before now.
From Your Read Shelves
4 - Last book that made you feel so good you rated it 5 stars:
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake Amazing read! Cheesy cover but nicely done. No wonder it's on the RITA Finalists list!
5 - Book you would curl up with on a stormy night:
A Kingdom of Dreams Grown-up fairy tale material. One of my favorites!
6 - Book when you most need a pick-me-up or a laugh:
The Bride This book cracks me up. I literally snicker when I read it. People think I'm crazy.
Buddy Reads
7 - Book you want to read from your TBR shelf:
Devil of the Highlands I take it you are also doing the FAC June Challenge? I see you're reading it already. I plan on reading this book too!
8 - Book from their TBR shelf that you are seriously considering adding to yours:
A Regimental Murder I love a good mystery. Let me know if you want to read this together.









How funny that you get to pick for me again. Thanks for your recommendations! I'm going through them and getting excited to dig in this month. (I'm still slowly working my way through your previous picks too!) Can't wait.

Tania wrote: "Okay, so I devoured Slave to Sensation last night and LOVED it. Went and got the next one and am reading it in study breaks today. Jim's halfway through... but he has a life so that's understanda..."

Caressed by Ice was EXCELLENT I think I preferred it to the first two. You got a real sense of what stopping living under the Silence does to a person. Can I just skip ahead to Hawke's book? What number is that? And is Kaleb the Ghost? Ooooohhhh... I LOVE/HATE/LOVE finding new series...


If:
Valerie ~Varuca~ please pick for ~Megan~
Elke please pick for Cathy
Fran please pick for Katie
Dee please pick for Valerie
Vi please pick for Melanie
Jane(PS) please pick for Isabella
A HUGE thank you to all the volunteers who've offered to make picks

Dee, I finished KoS too soon. I kept re-reading parts of it but dang it, it ended too soon. And the next book comes out next yr :(

Totally agree! I hated the heroine of #4 so I'm not fond of the book, but it is important in that it really reveals the extend of the conflict among the species and sets up further plots.
I want to wait to read Hawke's book (haven't even bought it yet).

Your tbr shelf is massive! But I did have lots of fun looking through it. So many more books to add to my own tbr pile! I hope you find something you like from my list, but if not, I would be happy to dive back in and find you some more :)
From Your TBR-
1. Intrigued-
Gambling On Maybe- also on my tbr, looks really good.
The Far Away Years- rock stars sound interesting and fun.
2. Made me laugh/happy cover-
The Ghost on My Couch- looks cute
Back Door Santa (hehe)
3. Envious- Lover Unbound- You seem to love the BDB as much as I do and you have many more to go- read this! I LOVE V and cried like a baby at the end of this one.
From my TBR-
1. 5* feel good- You read a lot of m/m and the only 2 m/m 5* books I read you already have too. So here are a few non m/m that I loved-
Do Over by Mari Carr- sweet love story about married couple rekindling their love
A Modern Wicked Fairy Tale: Rapunzel (erotic erotica short) by Selena Kitt- touching story of love and sacrifice
(and a hot scene in a limo too)
2. Stormy Night- Two menage stories to read before you curl up on the stormy night with your honey
Going All In by Jess Dee
Presents for Sue Ellen by Shara Azod
3. Laugh/ Pick-Me-Up-
Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern
Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
Buddy Reads-
1. From my tbr- Freighter Flights- I am buddy reading this with MountainKat and would love you to join us if you want to.
2. From your tbr- The Charlie Factor - this looks really good and I would be happy to read this with you.

Hello:-)
Here are my picks for you....
FROM YOUR TBR LIST
1. Intrigued: Big Fish The cover pulled me in on this one and the story sounds really good, I th..."
Hi Sara!
Sorry I've been away for a few days with the babies!
Glad you liked your recs!... CrumbsA discovery of Witches is sure popular! Please let me know what you think when you get to read it! It's sitting on my kindle so will poodle thru it when I can:-)
How about the 4.50 from paddington for a buddy read or Neverwhere I have this on reserve from my library (as it looked so good!) and am 3rd in line for it, hoping I should have it soon! Look forward to hearing from you
Love Caroline x x

OK, Wow on such a massiiive TBR. And thanks for waiting patiently for me to put up the list. After going through the time-suck that is your TBR, I managed to find some books to recommend before I go back for seconds. I hope you like my picks and manage to find something to read. If not, I'll be happy to redo the picks.
From Your TBR Shelf
1. Books that Intrigued Me
1. The Chosen One - I *love* the cover and the synopsis makes it sound even more interesting.
2. Paranormalcy - The cover is intriguing. Even though the synopsis seems to make it like a yet another YA Paranormal, I'd like to give this a try.
2. Books that Made me Laugh
1. Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution - It's a beautiful cover and I smiled when I looked at the model. The cover just is so cheerful
2. The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf - Look at the cartoonish cover. It screams comedy. And with Molly Harper, you know you will laugh when reading the book.
3. Books I'm Envious Of
1. The Peach Keeper - I keep hearing superb reviews of Sarah Addison Allen and I love this cover (I'm shallow in case you hadn't figured that out yet). I mean to try her one day and I just might.
2. If I Stay - Ok, I'm getting my hand on this book somehow. It looks like it has got all this angst and I love angst. Great pick Melanie :)
4. From My Read Shelves
Last Loved Reads
1. Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh. I just love Nalini Singh. When the latest came out, I just lapped it up. I see you have read the first book and rated it 4 stars. Why not continue the series? You definitely won't regret it!
2. The Passions of Emma by Penelope Williams - I just did a re-read of this book. This is my favorite of Penelope Williams. It has a strong female lead (Emma) and a beautiful friendship between Emma and Brie (another lead) which remains the focal point for half the book.
5. Books on Stormy Nights
OK, so I don't read much differently on stormy nights as compared to normal ones but stormy nights remind me of intense, emotional books.
1. Paradise by Judith McNaught. My favorite contemporary of McNaught's. I see this on your TBR too. You should pick it up.
2. The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley. This was a recent read but I fell in love with the book. It has two love stories intertwined and you will be at the edge of the seat as you keep on reading.
6. Pick-Me-Up book
1. Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie. I notice you have read other books by Crusie. I'm not sure if you have read this book or not but if you haven't, then you should do so. Its damn funny and you'll end up loving Min at the end of it.
2. Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran. I've stopped reading HR for the most part except for some authors but even now, this book ranks highly in my list. I loved the interactions of Lydia and James over the book as they discover each other and fall in love.
Buddy Reads
7. From My TBR Shelf
I'm doing a buddy read of Kiss of Fire by Deborah Cooke with Sarah (Pss, a dragon shifter). You're welcome to join us (the more the merrier). Also, I'm planning to read Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison this month (yep, another dragon shifter novel).
8. From Your TBR Shelf
Apart from the books I am envious of, I'm adding the Star of the Morning - a fantasy romance - yeah, I so want it. Also, I'm adding The Crystal Cave, Arthurian fantasy. I'd love to buddy read either of them with you. And I *think* I have the Mary Stewart book. I gotta go dig to find out though.
Whew, that's it from me. Hope you find something good to read. Happy Reading Melanie.

Thanks Taita! I am reading Devil of the Highlands for the FAC June challenge. I like Julie Garwood so Iam adding The Bride and Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake.

I have on my TBR (or have ordered) The Chosen One, Paranormalcy, If I Stay, Bound by Your Touch, Kiss of Fire and The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf.. I definitely want to read those last two, and I'll let you know for the buddy read? I also will be reading the first in the Psy-Changeling series (I try to read the books in order, lol), Slave to Sensation...
I have however read, and loved, Bet Me: loved it, like I did all of JC's other books!
I'm still looking for The Peach Keeper (btw, you should definitely read her other books.. they're amazing!) and Madame Tussaud though! And I added your other recs to my TBR!

It is a pleasure to pick for you!! Here are your recs...hope you find something you like! Happy Reading!
Your TBR:
1. India Black-Loved the cover and the story looks good too!
2. The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf-this cover made me smile! It looks like a cute book!
3. Lover Unleashed-although I also have it on my TBR, I am envious that you read the previous books...I am still starting the series!!
My Read:
4. Highlander Ever After-this was the last book I liked A LOT! But it is the 3rd in the series so I would start with Penelope & Prince Charming then The Mad, Bad Duke. These books are HR but have PR in them also!!
5. Safe Haven- I can curl up with any book...but this one is pretty good!
6. He Loves Lucy-this one had funny parts and it is a great pick me up story!!
Buddy Reads:
7. Trace of Fever-this is the 2nd book in the trilogy...first one When You Dare was really good!
8. Pride and Pleasure-definitely adding this to my TBR! Hopefully my library has it!!

Your tbr shelf is massive! But I did have lots of fun looking through it. So many more books to add to my own tbr pile! I hope you find something you like from my list, but if not, I ..."
hey fran! thank you so much for the picks :) i do read a lot of m/m, but i still love m/f...i just don't have a handle on where to go and what to read for those. back in the day i used to only read historical romances so i'm really out of depth with the contemporary. anyway, all of those rec's have joined my tbr shelf and for this month i'm going with Lover Unbound, yay!

Hopefully I will get Dark Lover soon so I can finish my 2nd choice!
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From your TBR
1. Intrigued : Crazy Hot. I was immediately drawn to the cover and the description sounds good too. I' haven't read much romantic suspense, but this b..."
Thanks for the picks!! I think I'm going to go with
Wicked Ties. I've been wanting to read it for a while.