December - Pick it For Me! Challenge

[Alyssa]

Hey Suzanne Indiana! Here are your recs!!! (i didnt get to post them yesterday I was traveling all night! Sorry!

Nice

Winter Solstice: sounds kinda cute

Summer Solstice Dragons are always awesome, :)


Series Clean-Up: ...sounds like a very interesting concept.

Naughty

Many Yearly Challenges: I just did this one for the previous challenge and loved it, and I saw you read the first in the series.

Favorite Book of the Year: Oh most definitely without a doubt, Jennifer Lyon's Wing Hunter Slayer series. I couldn't put it down. Or Pamela Clare's I-Team series. Both are just amazing series and I love them both.

A Read That Made You Blush: definitely BDSM theme caught me so off guard at first, but I really enjoyed this one.

Buddy Read

Book Buying: I had read the first one and really liked it and Rhyannon is one of my favorite authors

Christmas Read: I read one other book in this series and really like it and this is the only Christmas one I could find on both our lists. So hey, why not?

I hope you like my pics! If not I can try again! Have a good challenge! :)

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Lili wrote: "Hey Cindy, it was really fun to get your picks ready and quite a challenge since you’ve already read all of my books, on the plus side… I got to add a few books to my TBR from your shelves that loo..."

Lili, I'm pretty sure you put the wrong name in here. :)
Thanks for the picks, I added a couple to my Amazon wishlist. I will probably go with one of these as they fit into the challenges I'm desperately trying to finish up before the end of the year:

[Suzanne]

Alyssa wrote: "Hey Suzanne Indiana! Here are your recs!!! (i didnt get to post them yesterday I was traveling all night! Sorry!"

Thanks for the awesome picks! I'm definately going to read Lover Eternal, I've got that one on audio so that'll be easy! Looks like I'll have to read Last Wolf Standing (Blood Runners, #1) before I start Last Wolf Hunting (Blood Runners, #2), but I have both of those on my book shelf so no problem there! The others I'm going to request from the library and see if I get them in time. THanks for the awesome picks!!!

[Cathy]

Lady Jaye wrote: "Cathy,

I read The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty and... wow. I have never seen so much spanking in one novel before. But I thought the writing was horrendously bad, though. I can't beli..."

I know...really beyond! I went for the most blush-worthy book I'd ever read. I'm glad you're going to read The Hunger Games. The series is really amazing and the movie is coming out in the spring.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Mandy, I finished The Warlord Wants Forever yesterday and I really enjoyed it! Thank you for the push to get back to this series. When I was done I did a quick listen to Go the Fuck to Sleep - I laughed out loud several times! And I am going to have to get the book for my son for Christmas - my granddaughter fights bedtime like crazy!

I hope to get to at least one more of your picks, but I can't decide between Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night, Bloodfever and Surrender. I do hope to read Holiday Bound sometime this month. I do Like Christmas and enjoy seasonal stories this time of year. You don't have to join me. ; )

[Christine]

MountainKat wrote: "When I was done I did a quick listen to Go the Fuck to Sleep - I laughed out loud several times! And I am going to have to get the book for my son for Christmas - my granddaughter fights bedtime like crazy! "

I have got to get my hands on that book!! I've got three young boys (8, 6, and 3) who all sleep together in one room.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Christine wrote: "I have got to get my hands on that book!! I've got three young boys (8, 6, and 3) who all sleep together in one room. "

Oh, you poor ting! =)

You will die laughing!! It is not for children obviously, but a great book for parents!

[Ning]

Hey Lauren,

Finished . Not really my favorite. I left a comment in the buddy read thread, but I can't decided between Covet or Branded by Fire next. Or I might read the nx book in the trilogy. Maybe Alaric's story will be better?

[Alyssa]

Suzanne wrote: "Alyssa wrote: "Hey Suzanne Indiana! Here are your recs!!! (i didnt get to post them yesterday I was traveling all night! Sorry!"

Thanks for the awesome picks! I'm definately going to read [boo..."

I didnt even realize I was putting down the second one in the series for the bloodrunners. XD Sorry! But I loved the first one so I hope you enjoy it too! So glad you like the picks.

Enjoy! ^_^

[Elke]

Finished my buddy read Twas The Night, it was a sweet holiday story! 3 stars!

now to read my other picks!

[Christine]

I finished my buddy read of The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror by Christopher Moore. I was skeptical at the start, but once I got used to the brand of humor I had a fun time with it.

[Lauren]

Ning wrote: "Hey Lauren,

Finished . Not really my favorite. I left a comment in the buddy read thread, but I can't decided between Covet or Branded by Fire next. Or ..."

Sorry you didn't enjoy it.
I haven't read Alaric's book yet. Will be reading it in the next couple of days. If you do read it, I'd love to know what you think.

[Dee]

i haven't read this one, but i loved Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal

Christine wrote: "I finished my buddy read of The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror by Christopher Moore. I was skeptical at the start, but once I got used to the brand of humor ..."

[Amy J.]

I finished Matchless: A Christmas Story and I enjoyed it. If anyone else is interested, you can find it for free online. Just google "NPR Matchless"

[Ning]

Lauren wrote: "Ning wrote: "Hey Lauren,

Finished . Not really my favorite. I left a comment in the buddy read thread, but I can't decided between Covet or Branded by F..."

Hey, so I almost started on Alaric's story, but when I read the way they talk, like "don't die, warrior", or "..., Laird," I couldn't do it. That way of talking, I just can't stand it.
So I decided to read
Branded by Fire. Thoroughly enjoying this one though! Forgot how much I loved the series!

[~Leslie~]

Hi Lethal Lovely, just finished Christmas Eve at Friday Harborand I have to say for a christmas book, it was happily lacking in sap. I love Lisa Kleypas and this is a lovely well-written short story. Thanks for picking it for me. I'm so looking forward to starting the next book.

TO READ

READ

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Fran, I've finished 2 more books in the last couple of days, and absolutely loved them both! I finished readingUndeniably Yours yesterday, and finished listening to the audio version of It Happened One Autumn today. These were both books that I've been planning on reading, but kept putting off, so thanks for the nudge to finally get to them - now I can't wait to get to the next book in both series! :)

[Fran, Moderator]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Fran, I've finished 2 more books in the last couple of days, and absolutely loved them both! I finished readingUndeniably Yours yesterday, and finished listening to the audio versio..."

Karen,
I'm so glad you liked them! The Wallflower series is awesome and the 3rd is my favorite, can't wait for you to read that one. I've been wanting to start the Shannon Stacey series, it's gotten great reviews. So many books, so little time!
Looking forward to our buddy read :)

[Suzanne]

Finished Twas The Night today. Solid 3 * book... which I happened to give 4 *'s to as I really loved the "Top Gun" copy scene in santa suits!!

[Christine]

I think I forgot to post that I finished Succubus Shadows which was recommended in the series clean-up category. Only one more book to go in that series and I am done with it. Yeah!

[Vi]

Iris, I finally had time to go through my picks. Thanks for the great picks! I'm not sure which book to read though. I know I have to get back on the BDB wagon but for some strange reason, I'm reluctant to. I think I'm going to aim for Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist or the The Raven Queen. We can also buddy read The Warlord Wants Forever in the later part of the month, if you can.

[Iris]

Vi wrote: "Iris, I finally had time to go through my picks. Thanks for the great picks! I'm not sure which book to read though. I know I have to get back on the BDB wagon but for some strange reason, I'm relu..."

Vi, I love Kresley Cole's work. I'm all for a buddy read. I'm in the middle of a buddy read for A Discovery of Witches right now, but I'm definitely interested in doing the buddy read later on in the month. Let me know when you're ready.

[Heather]

~Megan~
Did you want to pick up Monday? I have another body read next week, but its going to be a short book and I'll be listening to via audiobook, so I should be able to read this one at the same time.

[Sue]

Elise,

I finished Bridleton late last night. I thought the book was okay, but I don't think I'd recommend it. But I am glad I got a chance to read it! I still want to read 1225 Christmas Tree Lane. I just received an email that it's ready at the library for me to pick up! Hopefully I can get by there this weekend.

Sue-

[~Megan~]

Heather wrote: "~Megan~
Did you want to pick up Monday? I have another body read next week, but its going to be a short book and I'll be listening to via audiobook, so I should ..."

Yep, we can definitely start it Monday!

[Larissa]

Polina,

Hey! I just finished Beautiful Disaster and I absolutely loved it! Thanks for pushing me toward this story :D
As for our buddy read, I still want to do it, but I'll be travelling next week, so it'll have to be later. Let me know if you can.

Oh, and I intend to read Lover Mine next :)

[Heather]

Great ~Megan~, looking forward to it. Do you just want to discuss here, private message or set up a BR thread?

[Grace]

Kami

I did a readathon this week and blew through books 2-7 of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. Rhage and Zsadist are my favorites. The whole series is currently running at a solid 5 stars for me.

[Kimberly]

I finished my buddy read with Lisa for . Loved it 4.5 stars.

[Kami]

I finished Lover Revealed, book four of The Black Dagger Brotherhood. It was good. I enjoyed it and gave it four stars. I plan to read Stray by Rachel Vincent, one of my buddy reads next. I also want to read On the Edge this month.

[Kami]

Grace wrote: "Kami

I did a readathon this week and blew through books 2-7 of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. Rhage and Zsadist are my favorites. The whole series is currently running at a solid 5 stars for me.

[..."
Nice. I just finished Lover Revealed with Butch and Marissa. I liked Zsadist and Bella a lot too.

[D.G.]

Last night I finished and I really enjoyed it. How Lorelei James sixes super hot sex with an actual serious plot is beyond me but she did it!

Great pick, Jane! Next of course, I'll read ARTS and then maybe Lover Avenged. :)

[Dee]

I think Shoulda Been A Cowboy is one of my favorites...I heart Cam and the wounded soldier

[~Megan~]

Heather wrote: "Great ~Megan~, looking forward to it. Do you just want to discuss here, private message or set up a BR thread?"

How about Private Message since it's just us two?

[Victoria]

I finished Captive Surrender today. Its pretty good! I like it:)

[Mounika]

I just completed and it was pretty good. I loved it.
Thanks for the picks Erin. :)

[Heather]

~Megan~ wrote: "Heather wrote: "Great ~Megan~, looking forward to it. Do you just want to discuss here, private message or set up a BR thread?"

How about Private Message since it's just us two?"

Works for me! =)

[Lauren]

Finished and loved it. I was crying all over the pages at the end. Thanks Debbie.

[Ning]

Finished . Loved it! Will read the next book ASAP!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

D.G. wrote: "Last night I finished and I really enjoyed it. How Lorelei James sixes super hot sex with an actual serious plot is beyond me but she did it!

Great pick, ..."

That is one series I haven't started... I think because the first book doesn't get the enthusiastic reviews of the others... Would it matter if you read them out of order?

[D.G.]

It depends on which ones you want to read. 1 & 5 are interconnected (the relationship on two of the leads from 5 starts in 1) and 5 is noted as one of the best in the series...but I've known people that have read #5 first and have jumped to other books in the series.

You can skip #2 (which is almost not related to any of the others and it's just OK.)

#3 is good and not as connected to the rest so you can start with that one and see if the series works for you.

[Fran, Moderator]

Jane, I love the whole series and I have a bunch of them that are lendable if you want to borrow one and see how you like it :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Thanks DG and Fran :) Perhaps I had better start with #1 or 3 - whichever appeals most... And I might take you up on that offer Fran, when I can sort out my reading lists!

[Dee]

5 is one of my favorites, if you just want mindless boinking in all forms then book 1 is good...lol! its a total fuckfest (yep, I said it)...I also liked book 8

[D.G.]

LOL! That's the perfect word, Dee!

#8 is the one coming up for me next. I'm looking forward to Jack & Keely's book. :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Dee wrote: "5 is one of my favorites, if you just want mindless boinking in all forms then book 1 is good...lol! its a total fuckfest (yep, I said it)...I also liked book 8"

Hahaha! They can get a bit tedious without a storyline, but OK - book 1 it is!

[Dee]

book 1 mostly takes place on the PBR circuit, after that she moves back to their family ranch in wyoming and mostly stays there for the rest of the series, so you see more of the family/ the town, vice the horny cowboys and buckle bunnies on the circuit

[D.G.]

The ones that come after have a storyline...it's just that first one...not so much!

And you'll get a payoff with #5. :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Oh well - I don't think they are long books, so I can probably plough through #1 so that it opens up the rest of the series for me :)

[Dee]

they aren't, but they have gotten longer as its gone on...I think the first one is like 150 pages maybe - her last one is print was like 300