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2012 April Pick It For Me! Challenge
Thanks Grace. I'm definitely going to read Fifty Shades of Grey and Mine Till Midnight.
If I have time I'd also like to read Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake
Great job!
Hey Rishika! I'm working on your pics now. You're to read list is tiny and it looks like you read them all, so I'm going to try and pick some books I think you will like. :)
Hi Kate - I hope you like your picks....if you need a different selection please let me know & I will try again....Chocolate Raisins~
...i picked this one since you seem to have several books that you have read by this author...Nut Clusters~
i picked this one because this book is really funny in parts & I enjoyed the story...Truffles~
he looked absolutely yummy liked he need to be dipped in chocolate...Hot Cocoa~
couldn't resist that bad boy look...Chocolate dipped strawberries~
Chocolate Fondue~
lots of heat between Cat & Bones one of my favorite series...Dark Chocolate~
this book sounded like it had a sinister plot felt that it would fit here...Chocolate Covered Ants~
i think you will like this book(series)...Buddy Read from your TBR~
i have this one on my TBR too ...Buddy Read from my TBR~
we both have this one also...
Hi Macwolf01 (Elise),I am excited to pick for you. Unfortunately, we just spent the whole day and evening at the hospital with my mother-in-law, who is having heart problems. She is doing well now, but I am exhausted and want to be able to give you good picks when I am lucid and able to concentrate. It is almost midnight here, so I promise you I will do it first thing tomorrow morning!
Susan (susayq) wrote: "Sallie(shuga), I had a great time picking books for you! If you don't like anything I chose, or have already read it, I'd be glad to try again :)From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisi..."
Susan(susayq): you had so many really good picks it was hard to choose but here goes....
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& for the buddy reads
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...this should keep me out of trouble for a few days anyway lol - let me know when you want to get start for the buddy reads - I have both books on hand so I am ready to start at anytime
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Nancy wrote: "Hi Macwolf01 (Elise),I am excited to pick for you. Unfortunately, we just spent the whole day and evening at the hospital with my mother-in-law, who is having heart problems. She is doing well no..."
HI Nancy, No worries, take care of you and your family ... I check back in tomorrow. I'm just about to post mine then heading to bed. E
Ok, Rishika, I have your picks! Please let me know if you have read any of these books and I'll repick for you. :) Chocolate Raisins:
I noticed you liked the first oneNut clusters:
Truffles:
Hot Cocoa:
Chocolate dipped strawberries:
This was an awesome story!Chocolate Fondue:
This is a really good one, too ;) Dark Chocolate:
Chocolate covered ants:
I don't know if you like historical fiction or not (I love them), but this one is a pretty quick read and really good. It kept me up at night because I had to finish it. hahaBuddy Read
From yours:
From mine:
Let me know what you think! Hope you like!
Hi Ana From Your TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - Can't stop at one and because they are fruit you don't have to! - About That Night (FBI, # 3) (it comes out April 3rd)
Nut Clusters - The Bride (Lairds' Fiancées, #1) (this series is funny) or The Dating Detox (looks funny)
Truffles - Wild Heat (Hot Shots: Men of Fire #1) or Wicked Games (both look yummy enough to eat)
Hot Cocoa - Heartstrings and Diamond Rings (looks like a book that you’d curl up on the couch with a good cuppa tea) or The Truth About Forever (or this one)
From Your Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries - Saving Grace (one of my all-time favorite love stories) or Holly Lane (Destiny, #4) looks like a book I'd curl up with.
Chocolate Fondue - Tempting the Beast (HOT series) or Rough, Raw, and Ready (HOT)
Dark Chocolate - The Surgeon (Jane Rizzoli & Maura Isles, #1) (psycho thriller) or Heartbreaker (Buchanan, #1) (hunky hero suspense)
Chocolate Covered Ants - Try it, you might like it - Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #1)
Buddy Reads: I’ll read any of the Buddy reads … just let me know when)
From Their TBR - Show No Mercy (Black Ops, #1) or One for the Money (Stephanie Plum, #1)
From Your TBR - Spider Bones (Temperance Brennan, #13) or Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2)
Hope you find something that you like, if not let me know.
Wow Leslie, thanks for the great picks! I'll definitely be reading The Rose Garden (BOM in NBRC group) and also About That Night. I love Julie James. I hope to get to the other picks soon. I'm interested in buddy reading Castles but I'm not sure if I have time. Can I get back to you later?
Suzanne-I have your picks for you. I hope you like your picks....if you need a different selection please let me know and I will pick others.TBR Cupboard
Chocolate Raisins:Seduction of a Highland Lass
Nut Clusters: I Didn't Ask to Be Born:
Truffles: Nicholas
Hot Cocoa The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts
Pantry Self:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries:An Unforgettable
Lady
Chocolate Fondue:The Perfect Play
Dark Chocolate:Ghost Walk
Chocolate Covered Ants: The Soulkeepers or
The Frontiersman's Daughter
Buddy Reads: From Your TBR:Poughkeepsie We both have this on our TBR lists
From my TBR:Firelight I bought this book a few weeks ago but I haven't read it yet.
Hope you find something you like. Let me know which book you would like to read together.
Hi Leslie!
Here are your recs!
From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - Sparks Fly by Katie MacAlister, you seem to like this author, and it’s the next one in the series with a good rating.
Nut Clusters - As You Desire by Connie Brockway, I love this book! So funny and such a sweet but clever romance.
Truffles - A Lot Like Love by Julie James, another of my favourites, in fact my favourite of all Ms. James books
Hot Cocoa - Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, I always enjoy curling up with a Phillips romance!
From Your Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries - The Bridal Season by Connie Brockway, this book has a mistaken identity premise and its absolutely adorable
Chocolate Fondue - Rocky Mountain Heat by Vivian Arend, this one’s a cowboy erotica, friends-to-lovers romance
Dark Chocolate - Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden, one of my favourite romantic suspense novels about an abused profiler heroine and a really supportive hero. It's quite scary.
Chocolate Covered Ants - Try it, you might like it - And One Last Thing by Molly Harper, I noticed you haven’t read this author. It’s about a lady who exacts revenge on her cheating husband. I found it to be very funny but moralistic as the heroine learns to forgive
Buddy Reads:
From Their TBR - Poughkeepsie by Debra Anastasia, I’ve heard some great stuff about this book
From Your TBR - Shattered Dreams by Lauran Landon, the premise sounds interesting with an imperfect heroine and a horse-y hero =)
Here are your recs!
From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - Sparks Fly by Katie MacAlister, you seem to like this author, and it’s the next one in the series with a good rating.
Nut Clusters - As You Desire by Connie Brockway, I love this book! So funny and such a sweet but clever romance.
Truffles - A Lot Like Love by Julie James, another of my favourites, in fact my favourite of all Ms. James books
Hot Cocoa - Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, I always enjoy curling up with a Phillips romance!
From Your Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries - The Bridal Season by Connie Brockway, this book has a mistaken identity premise and its absolutely adorable
Chocolate Fondue - Rocky Mountain Heat by Vivian Arend, this one’s a cowboy erotica, friends-to-lovers romance
Dark Chocolate - Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden, one of my favourite romantic suspense novels about an abused profiler heroine and a really supportive hero. It's quite scary.
Chocolate Covered Ants - Try it, you might like it - And One Last Thing by Molly Harper, I noticed you haven’t read this author. It’s about a lady who exacts revenge on her cheating husband. I found it to be very funny but moralistic as the heroine learns to forgive
Buddy Reads:
From Their TBR - Poughkeepsie by Debra Anastasia, I’ve heard some great stuff about this book
From Your TBR - Shattered Dreams by Lauran Landon, the premise sounds interesting with an imperfect heroine and a horse-y hero =)
Hey Lexa! I hope you'll find some interesting reads in my list:Chocolate Raisins -
I LOVE Sarah Addison Allen and I see that you’ve read two of her books already. So I’m going to suggest you read the other two:
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen
Nut Clusters -
These look pretty funny:
Faith Bass Darling's Last Garage Sale by Lynda Rutledge
Driving Mr. Dead by Molly Harper
Truffles -
The first one caught my eye at the bookstore, I want to read this one too! The second one just looks yummy!
The Pregnancy Project by Gaby Rodriguez
Covet by J.R. Ward
Hot Cocoa -
I love JD Robb, so I'm going to suggest one of her books. Roarke is very snuggly. I also really liked the Guernsey one as well in case you don't feel like reading a murder mystery in bed.
Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries -
These two were pretty fuzzy:
Lucky Charm by Carly Phillips
Babyville by Jane Green
Chocolate Fondue -
These two were pretty hot!
Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh
Dark Chocolate -
I love Patricia Briggs and Jeaniene Frost, so I'll give you one of each!
Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
Chocolate Covered Ants -
These were really interesting when I read them!
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
Midwives by Chris Bohjalian
Buddy Reads - I just had a baby 2 weeks ago, so I won’t be able to read a Buddy Read with you but I would love to see your reviews!
Your TBR: I've been wanting to read both of these for awhile!
The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown
Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman
My TBR: I almost picked this book up at the bookstore today but I decided to see if I could get it used instead:
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Mermaid: A Twist on the Classic Tale by Carolyn Turgeon
Pam wrote: "Cheryl-Here are my picks for you.From Your TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - A Rogue By Any Other Name You seem to like Sarah MacLean
Nut Clusters - I loved The Absolutely ..."</i>
Thank you so much for the recommendations Pam! I would love to read [bookcover:Slave to Sensation for our buddy read. I am definitely reading
because I have been putting it off and now I have an excuse to read it and 
sounds like something I have got to read. Thanks Again!Cheryl
Joyce, I am working on your picks. It might take me a while longer because I am on vacation with my family in Florida. Cheryl
Hey LethalLovely~Say Goodnight & Go! I apologize if I did the pickings wrong. From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - Can't stop at one and because they are fruit you don't have to! - Enslave me Sweetly-Gena Showalter
Nut Clusters - A dirty Job by Christopher Moore
Truffles - Texas gothic by Rosmary Clement-Moore
Hot Cocoa - Shameless by Anne Stuart
From Your Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries - Angels watching over me by Lurlene McDaniel (i'm not sure if this is still in print. but its a good trilogy. a bit sad. but good.)
Chocolate Fondue - The Silver Snare by Stephanie James (theres definitely some heat going on in this book :P)
Dark Chocolate - I don't really have any suspense or thriller books to recommend, I'm more of the romance reader. But as far as scary goes, I would say Skeleton Crew by Stephen King (I myself have not yet read it, but I know SK is known for his scary stories) But I can recommend a sort of mystery which is 'Blue is for Nightmares' by Laurie Faria Stolarz)
Chocolate Covered Ants - I'm recommending you a couple of authors. Danielle Steel and Fern Michaels
Buddy Reads:
From Their TBR - I immediately want to say Insurgent-but I am well aware that it's not out yet. So I would have to say Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb (I had no idea that Cat & Bones' series was still going on. I thought it ended at book 4)
From Your TBR - Angel Fire by Courtney Allison Moulton (I get the impression that we both like urban fantasy books) or High Tide by Jude Deveraux
Enjoy :)
Hi elke here are your picks, Please let me know if you like them, or else i will re-pick for you.From your pickee- TBR cupboard
Chocolate raisins- cant stop at one and because they are fruit you dont love- Ralphs party By : Lisa Jewell
Nut clusters: When Harry met Molly By: Kramer Kieran
Truffles- Tempted All Night By Liz Carlyle
Hot Cocoa- Delicious By thomas Sherry
From mine TBR curboard
Chocolate raisions- Surrender By Pamela Clare
Nut clusters- Exclusively yours By shannon Stacey, which i wanted to read very badly.
Truffles- Dark protecter- By alexis Morgan
Hot cocoa- The Colour of magic By : Terry Pratchett
From The pantry Shelves
Chocolate Dipped strawberries: The Crazy things girls do for Love By : dyan sheldon
Chocolate Fondue- The gift- By danielle steel
Dark Chocolate- Daughter Of smoke and Bone By: Taylor Lani
Chocolate Covered with Ants: Unearthly By cynthia hands.
Buddy reads
From yours: Summer sisters By Judy blume
Frome mine: That is all By john hangman
Hope you like the picks, let me know.
thanks
Hi Janet,I really hope that you like your picks and are able to find something that catches your eye! We don't have many books in common, so I spent more time than usual trying to pick things that I thought that you might like. Let me know if you need me to try again. =)
From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - Pick a book from an author or series your pickee loves.
Covenant Child: A Story of Promises Kept by Terri Blackstock
Twice Dead by Catherine Coulter
The Protector by Shelley Shepard Gray
Nut Clusters - Select a book that looks funny
Bunco Babes Gone Wild by Maria Geraci - I love this title!
Truffles - Pick a book with a cover that caught your attention
Happily Ever After by Susan May Warren - I like the cover: coffee and books!
Hot Cocoa - Suggest a book that seems like a good one to snuggle up with
Love Story by Jennifer Echols - I enjoyed this light read
Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis - I have read one of her books and I liked it. I have this one on my wish list.
From Your Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries -Pick a sweet romance, one of those books that left you with a case of the warm fuzzies.
The You I Never Knew by Susan Wiggs - I drew a blank with the warm fuzzy description, so I just picked one of my favorite contemporary romances! Plus...it is an author that you like. ;)
Chocolate Fondue - Suggest a book that has some heat
To Pleasure A Lady by Nicole Jordan
Dark Chocolate - Recommend a book that has suspense, is a thriller or scary
Suspense: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Left Behind by Tim LaHaye
Thriller/Suspense: I picked these next three because of the Stuart Woods books that you have read.
Gone for Good by Harlan Coben
Dark Of The Moon by John Sandford
Killing Floor by Lee Child
Scary: Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill
Chocolate Covered Ants - Choose a new to them author, genre or subgenre.
You don't have any historical romance on your list and one of my favorite authors in this genre is Julie Garwood. My two Favorites are:
The Secret- Julie Garwood
Castles by Julie Garwood - This is the fourth and final book in this series, but it is my favorite one!
Buddy Reads:
From Their TBR - Just the Way You Are by Barbara Freethy
From Your TBR - Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
For Eimeriina:Hey there! Please see your picks listed below. Let me know what you think!
From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - Can't stop at one and because they are fruit you don't have to! - Pick a book from an author or series your pickee loves.
Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades #3) or It Happened One Autumn, Wallflower series book #2. I love the Wallflower series!
Nut Clusters - Select a book that looks funny.
Geek Magnet by Kieran Scott or Gone with a Handsomer Man by Michael Lee West
Truffles - Pick a book with a cover that is melt in your mouth yummy or otherwise caught your attention. Changing the Game by Jaci Burton or Ruthless (The House of Rohan #1) by Anne Stuart
Hot Cocoa - Suggest a book that seems like a good one to snuggle up with.
In Bed with a Highlander (McCabe Trilogy #1) by Maya Banks
From Your Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries - Pick a sweet romance, one of those books that left you with a case of the warm fuzzies.
The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister or The Last Letter from Your Lover by JoJo Moyles. I noticed both of these books are also on your TBR
Chocolate Fondue - Suggest a book that has some heat. Wicked Ties by Shayla Black
Dark Chocolate - Recommend a book that has suspense, is a thriller or scary .
Extreme Exposure (I-Team #1) by Pamela Clare
Chocolate Covered Ants - Try it, you might like it - Choose a new to them author, genre or subgenre. Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid #1) by Richelle Mead or Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vamps #1) by Chloe Neill
Buddy Reads:
From Their TBR - Suggest something from your pickee's TBR or Wishlist that you have been wanting to read, get to it fast before that Fudge Brownie Ice Cream melts!
A Hidden Fire (Elemental Mysteries #1) by Elizabeth Hunter or Now You See Me by S.J. Bolton
From Your TBR - Suggest something from your TBR or Wishlist that is by an author or in a genre your pickee loves just like everyone loves Chocolate Chip Cookies. Virgin River by Robyn Carr, April’s FAC, or The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
(I know! I can't believe that I haven't read it yet!)
Please Note: Buddy read selections are not optional. If you are unable to participate, you still need to make a recommendation. Just let your picked know in advance that you will not be able to read with them.
Happy reading!
Hi Jojo, I hope there’s something here you’ll like. If not, let me know and I’ll find some new picks for you.From Your Pickee’s TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - Copper Beach – you seem to like JAK’s books through her various pen names. Her most recent book really impressed me and reminded me of her earlier works. The story was entertaining and had a good pace throughout.
Nut Cluster - Spying in High Heels looks like a light fun read.
Truffles - Shoot to Thrill – just look at the cover!
Hot Cocoa - Second Chance Pass – the premise sounds like an emotional read with a heart-warming ending.
From Your Pantry Shelf:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries – Simply Irresistible - this made me chuckled and left me with warmth and fuzzies.
Chocolate Fondue – Too Hot To Touch – it’s about a cooking competition with two sexy chefs that’s fighting the inevitable. As a bonus, you get a few recipes mentioned in the story.
Dark Chocolate – When You Dare – this is a great romantic suspense where the h is mature and level headed and the H is alpha and very protective.
Chocolate Covered Ants - Cold Sight – this is a romantic suspense with a H that has psychic powers.
Buddy Reads:
From Their TBR – The Mercenary or Tall, Dark & Lonely
From Your TBR - Nightfall
~KarenH~ wrote: "Hi Coffeentea!I had fun wandering through your bookshelves! We seem to overlap quite a bit, but there's some definite differences, too. Here are your picks:
From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
C..."
Hi KarenH, thanks for the great picks. I will definitely read Oracle's Moon, can't wait! As for the buddy read, I'll have to get back to you.
Hi KamiHere are your picks. I hope you'll find something you like. If for some reason you want me to pick again, let me know and I'll do :).
From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
1.Chocolate Raisins: Voyager by Diana Gabaldon. I noticed you love her and seemed to love the two previous books in the series.
2.Nut Clusters: The Goon, Volume 1: Nothin' but Misery by Eric Powell looks like it will be funny.
Truffles: A Touch Mortal by Leah Clifford. The cover caught me.
4.Hot Cocoa: Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione looks good enough to cuddle up with :)
From Your Pantry Shelves:
1.Chocolate Dipped Strawberries: Untouched by Anna Campbell definitely left me with the warm fuzzies.
2.Chocolate Fondue: Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare is rather hot :D.
3.Dark Chocolate: If You Hear Her by Shiloh Walker is a romantic suspense that was scary at times.
4.Chocolate Covered Ants: Archangel by Sharon Shinn.
Buddy Reads:
From Their TBR:Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn
From Your TBR: Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins
Hi Nancy,Here are my picks for you. I hope you find something you like!
From Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - Can't stop at one and because they are fruit you don't have to!
Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich
The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen , I noticed You liked the other books by her and this is her latest book.
Nut Clusters - Select a book that looks funny.
Owls Well That Ends Well - looks like you enjoy cozy-mysteries, so this one might be both funny and cozy.
Truffles -
Hot Under Pressure
Hot Cocoa -
Summer House - good book to read while waiting for summer
From My Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries-
Kiss an Angel by Susan Elisabeth Phillips , this book was a previous rec for me and a total surprise, I didn't expect to love it so much, but it was really sweet !
Chocolate Fondue - Suggest a book that has some heat.
Diamond Bay by Linda Howard , great suspense and some heat together.
Dark Chocolate -
Rage Of Angels by Sidney Sheldon , my favourite mystery and suspense author
Chocolate Covered Ants - Try it, you might like it
Unearthly by Cynthia Hand , I noticed you don't read YA or paranormal books much, but this book is really good even if it's not what you would normally pick up.
The Ice Princess by Camilla Lackberg - another good swedish novel
Buddy Reads:
From Their TBR
The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig
From My TBR
Anna and the French Kiss by Staphanie Perkins
ReneeI checked your shelves and you seem to lean predominantly towards paranormal YA. However, I've decided to give you a mixture of genres for your recommendations.
1. Chocolate Raisins: I see that you have the first 4 books of Frost's Nighthuntress in your favorites. Time to continue reading the series and get more Bones with This Side of the Grave.
2. Nut Clusters: It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. The first chapter alone had me in stitches. It's the first book of one of my top-favorite CR series.
3. Truffles - Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini. I haven't read this book, but I find the cover very haunting and lovely.
4. Hot Cocoa - Vision in White by Nora Roberts. When it comes to romance, Nora Roberts can write them. A nice book to snuggle with, like a steaming cup of hot cocoa.
5. Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries - Virgin River by Robyn Carr. A book from our April's FEatured author. It's a sweet romance set in a remote small town.
6. Chocolate Fondue - Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden. A sexy read with an alpha werewolf.
7. Dark Chocolate - Naked in Death by J.D. Robb. A futuristic police procedural with some romance thrown in. You have to meet the delicious Roarke.
8. Chocolate Covered Ants - Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh. One of my all-time favorite series.
Buddy Reads:
From your TBR: I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore
From my TBR: Angelfall by Susan Ee
Hope you find something you like.
Happy reading!
Hey Pam here are your picks:Chocolate Raisins:Stolen by Kelley Armstrong - you've read later ones in the series so thought you should go back to near the beginning.
Nut Clusters: Undead and Unappreciated by MaryJanice Davidson - You've read the first 2 and I thought the first one was funny.
Truffles: On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
Hot Cocoa: The Corset Diaries by Katie MacAlister - sounds like a nice fun book to settle down with.
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick Got the next book and I'm going to read it soon cos I loved this book.
Chocolate fondue: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward - on your tbr, great series which I have found just gets better and better.
Dark Chocolate: The Other Daughter by Lisa Gardner I noticed you have read a book by this author already, and this one was quite hard to put down.
Chocolate Covered Ants: The Firm by John Grisham I decided to go with crime, and I think you might like this book. This is still my favourite Grisham book of the ones I have read.
Buddy Reads:
Your tbr:
Frostbite by Richelle Mead or Divergent by Veronica Roth
My Tbr: Wings by Aprilynne Pike a YA that I think we both might enjoy or My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult I think we both might enjoy this one too.
Hope you like the picks :)
Kami,I set up a buddy read thread for
. I think I actually can start on Sunday.http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/8...
Hi brett, thanks for you picks, i really love it, Well I am going to start reading Suger daddy by lisa kleypas and Darkness dawns by dianne duvell, also something blue by emily giffin. thanks brett
Valerie ~Varuca~ wrote: "D.G.~Shameless Hussy~-Here are your picks! I hope you find something you like...if not, let me know and I can choose again :)"Varuca! Thanks for the prompt (and great) picks!
I'm having problems deciding what to read. ;) It will probably be one of these: Hammered, Exclusively Yours, Promises, Simply Irresistible or Among the Living.
I'm not sure I can do a buddy read because I already have one set up this month.
Thanks for the recs!
Amanda:Hope you like your picks. Let me know if you don't and I'll pick again.
From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - Promise Canyon
Nut Clusters - Talk Me Down
Truffles -Animal Magnetism
Hot Cocoa - Flat-Out Sexy
From Your Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries - Boycotts & Barflies
Chocolate Fondue - Bodywork
Dark Chocolate - Get a Clue
Chocolate Covered Ants - Mystery Man
Buddy Reads:
From Their TBR - Going Cowboy Crazy
From Your TBR - Ain't Too Proud to Beg
Hi Lady Jaye!I'm surprised we're not friends already because we have very similar tastes and we read lots of different genres. I've gotten into fantasy a lot in the last year so I had to stop myself from recommending mostly fantasy for this as I see you like it as well.
As usual, I went overboard and gave you at least 2 picks per category but if you want more, please let me know and I can find something else. :)
FROM LJ's TBR CUPBOARD:
Chocolate Raisins (favorite series/author) - Fair Game by Patricia Briggs OR Death Masks by Jim Butcher. Both series that you've enjoyed.
Nut Clusters (funny) - The Proposition by Judith Ivory OR Hounded by Kevin Hearne. Very different books but both very funny, and two of my favorites.
Truffles (yummy covers) - Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare OR Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione. More than the covers, I recommend these because they are very good books. UC is my favorite in the I-Team series - we gave the exact same ratings to the first two books in the series so I'm trusting you'd like this one as well. PU is the first book in the Demonica series and the best one in my opinion.
Hot Cocoa (good to snuggle) - The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss OR Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor. I wasn't sure what books to pick for this category (I read mostly in my iPad so I don't snuggle with books, LOL!) so I selected two books from your TBR that I rated 5 stars. I loved them both.
FROM MY PANTRY SHELVES
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries (sweet romance) - Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles OR As You Desire by Connie Brockway. Really sweet romances that make you sigh when you're done reading. :)
Chocolate Fondue (hot book) - Planet X by Evangeline Anderson OR Wicked Ties by Shayla Black. I'm going out on a limb as I see that you don't have that many really erotic books in your TBR but I thought I might recommend some anyway. These two would have been good choices for new genres...the first one is sci-fi erotica (yes, erotica in outer space!) and the second one is BDSM, a really good for a beginner of the sub-genre. :)
Dark Chocolate (suspense or thriller) - Cry No More by Linda Howard OR Monkeewrench by P.J. Tracy. Don't believe the title of the first book, I cried buckets and most people I know who have read it did too. It's one of the most heartwrenching romance books I've read but really good. Monkeewrench (I think the UK title is Want To Play?) is one of my favorite contemporary mysteries, with really great characters.
Chocolate Covered Ants (new author, sub-genre) The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows OR The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd OR Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. I see you don't read that much historical fiction so I'm recommending two in particular that I loved, one set in WWII Britain and the second one deals with racial tension in America in the 60s. Both are really good books and not very depressing given the subject matter. And just for kicks, I also recommended RPO, one of my favorite sci-fi books of last year.
BUDDY READS
From LJ's TBR - Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta OR Zero Sight by B. Justin Shier. These are in both our TBRs. Not sure if I can fit them in these month but I'll certainly try if you'd like to read them.
From My TBR - The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner OR Private Arrangements by Sherry Thomas. I'll be buddy reading 'The Thief' with other ladies this month. Let me know if you want to join us!
Oh WoW, DG! SO many good books on the list!I'm going to start off with
and
. I might also get to
later.
Hi Lady Allison!Here are my picks for you! You've got a huge TBR, I got a little lost.
From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - Can't stop at one and because they are fruit you don't have to! – “A Night To Surrender” by Tessa Dare – I wasn’t impress with her last works, but this series is great and you should defenitevly give it a try (I’ve seen that you’ve got all the books on your TBR)
Nut Clusters – “Manhunting” by Jennifer Crusie
Truffles – “What I Did for a Duke” by Julie Anne Long – beautiful cover and beautiful book, even if is in a series, you can read it as a stand alone book
Hot Cocoa – “Waking up with the Duke” by Lorreine Heath – this is a great book, and again, even if it’s a n. 3 in a series I think it’s actually a stand alone
From Your Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries - “I’ve got your number” by Sophie Kinsella – this was sweet and so funny!
Chocolate Fondue – “Lessons From A Scarlet Lady” by Emma Wildes – it’s got a looot of heat
Dark Chocolate – “The Blue Nowhere” by Jeffery Deaver – such a good thriller, I wasn’t able to put it down
Chocolate Covered Ants - Try it, you might like it – “Daughter of Smoke and Bone” by Laini Taylor – unusual but great book
Buddy Reads:
From Their TBR – “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak – I’m really interested in this one, or “At Your Pleasure” by Meredith Duran – it’s also on my TBR
From Your TBR - “About That Nigh” by Julie James – you’ve read the first two, so I’m sure you’ll want to read this new one coming out in a few days
Enjoy!
Ciao,
Ana
Lady Jaye wrote: "Oh WoW, DG! SO many good books on the list!I'm going to start off with
and . I might also get to [bookcover:Finnikin of the Rock|4..."LOL! I'm glad you found something you liked. :) If you get to read Finnikin, let me know and I may join you in a BR.
Hey Fran here are your picks!From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - Ten things I love about you by Julia Quinn
Nut Clusters – The day I wore my panties inside out By Jen Tucker
Truffles – Caught by Cassandra Carr
Hot Cocoa – Getting Dumped by Tawna Fenske
From Your Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries – Lady be Good by Suzan Elizabeth Phillips
Chocolate Fondue – Love Unscripted by Tina Reber
Dark Chocolate – Angels Fall by Nora Roberts
Chocolate Covered Ants - Try it, you might like it – Significance By Shelly Crane
Buddy Reads:
From Their TBR – Lover Reborn By JR Ward
From Your TBR – A Girl Like You By Gemma Burgess
Macwolf01 [Elise] wrote: " Hi Ana From Your TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - Can't stop at one and because they are fruit you don't have to! - About That Night (FBI, # 3) (it comes out April 3rd)
Nut Clusters - The B..."
Hi Macwolf01 [Elise]!
Thanks for yout picks, I'll start with "About That Night" as soon as it comes out. But this month I'll also read "Holly Lane".
I'd love to do a buddy read: what do you think about "Show no mercy?"
Let me know!
Ciao,
Ana
LethalLovely~Say Goodnight & Go wrote: "Salut, Megan L! I apologize for the wait. I've been extremely busy this week & am exhausted as hells, so....thank God it's almost Friday! I hope you'll be interested in a least one of my picks for ..."Hi Lethal! Thanks for the great picks! I am looking forward to reading them!
Hi Roxy. I will get your picks to you today. If I can get away with it at work I will otherwise I will do them as soon as I get home tonight!Happy Friday! :)
Rishika wrote: "Hi elke here are your picks, Please let me know if you like them, or else i will re-pick for you.From your pickee- TBR cupboard
Chocolate raisins- cant stop at one and because they are fruit y..."
Hi Rishika,
Thanks so much for the picks! I am going to be reading When Harry Met Molly!
I plan on picking your books later today, Dee.
Picks for Shea!Hope I found something you might like! If you need me to pick something else, just let me know!
From your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins:
Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins - I actually liked this one a little bit more than Anna! Plus, Anna and St. Clair play a part in this book...it's good to catch up with them!
In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks - You seem to enjoy Ms. Banks writing, and this is a series that I absolutely loved.
Nut Clusters:
Truly, Madly by Heather Webber - Really fun series!
Soulless by Gail Carriger - This book cracked me up several times.
Truffles:
When You Dare by Lori Foster - Pretty cover, awesome book.
Hot Cocoa:
Lord of the Fading Lands by CL Wilson - You will want to curl and read this book all the way through. Rain Tairen Soul is one of my favorite heroes of all time, and this series completely consumed me for a couple of weeks.
From Your Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries:
Sweet as Sin by Inez Kelley - Loved this book so much! Sweet and ultra angsty.
Chocolate Fondue:
Hearts in Darkness by Laura Kaye - steamy novella
Dark Chocolate:
Divergent by Veronica Roth - My favorite book of 2011
Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden - sexy and suspenseful. Great start to an amazing trilogy.
Chocolate Covered Ants:
The Texan's Wager by Jodi Thomas - You don't seem to read any western romance, and it's one of my favorite genres. This book is one of my all-time favorites.
Buddy Reads:
From Their TBR:
Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill
From My TBR:
Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
Great categories this month Kat- love it!!Hi Melissa!
We had lots in common and it was fun going through your shelves. Hope you find something you like, if not let me know, I'll try again :)
From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - series you love
Lover Reborn
Celebrity in Death
Nut Clusters - Select a book that looks funny.
Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs
Boycotts & Barflies
Truffles - Pick a book with a cover that is melt in your mouth yummy
Secret Ties
Hot in Here
Game for Anything
Hot Cocoa - Suggest a book that seems like a good one to snuggle up with.
Breathing Room
Virgin River
From Your Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries -sweet romance
Taming Natasha
Do Over
Attachments
Hearts in Darkness
(these are 4 of my favorite romances)
Chocolate Fondue - Suggest a book that has some heat.
Voyeur
Wicked Burn
Wild, Wicked, & Wanton
Wicked Ties
Fever
( I love all of these steamy reads)
Dark Chocolate - Recommend a book that has suspense, is a thriller or scary.
( I don't read much thriller or scary so I went with a few suspense books I really enjoyed)
The Hunger Games- a must!
Mind Games- also on my tbr and looks good
Murder Game- 1st book in a great series
The Book Thief- amazing
Chocolate Covered Ants - Try it, you might like it - Choose a new to them author, genre or subgenre.
YA I loved that are new to you authors-
Saving Francesca
The Sky Is Everywhere
Into the Wild Nerd Yonder
Totally Tubular
Going Too Far
I noticed you don't have many historicals on your shelves, here are three I love-
Lair of the Lion-pnr
When Beauty Tamed the Beast
Promises Linger-awesome cowboy story with heat
Buddy Reads:
From Their TBR -
Exclusively Yours
I Scream, You Scream
From Your TBR -
Shadows - this is the prequel to Obsidian, which I loved. This one came out after Obsidian but since it's a prequel I thought you might like to read it with me.
Hi Rena, thanks for your picks! Great job. I usually pick 1 from each category, so here goes.My TBR
Call Me Irresistible I can get this from the library as an ebook and I've wanted to read it for awhile.
Your TBR
Deadly Fear I've never read this author and I love romantic suspense. Looks good!
Buddy Read
Shattered Dreams I need to read this for a challenge, and I'm happy to read it as a buddy read if you like. Let me know.
TO READ
Great picks!! Thanks again.
Vi wrote: "Wow Leslie, thanks for the great picks! I'll definitely be reading The Rose Garden (BOM in NBRC group) and also About That Night. I love Julie James. I hope to get to the other picks soon. I'm int..."Hi Vi, so glad you liked your picks. You and I had alot in common, though you had some authors I'm looking forward to reading! As to "Castles", I have it scheduled to read no matter what, so just let me know.
Heather wrote: "I plan on picking your books later today, Dee."Cool - I hope you don't get lost in my shelves ;)
Hi Skandia,Here are your picks, if you see something you don't like let me know and I will choose again! Happy Reading!!
Your TBR:
Chocolate Raisins: High Five by Janet Evanovich. It looks like you like the sereis...why not keep going?
Nut Clusters: Mini Shopaholic by Sofie Kinsella. This one looks to be a funny one!
Truffles: How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks. The title grabbed my attention...yes I would like to know how to marry a millionaire vampire! lol! Also Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy. This one just is a yummy cover!
Hot Cocoa: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah Maclean. I loved this book and the ones that follow in the series!
My shelves:
Chocolate dipped Strawberries: A Rogue By Any Other Name by Sarah Maclean. This one definitely gave me the warm fuzzies!
Chocolate Fondue: Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James. Just read the trilogy and WOW...this had some heat! Loved it!
Dark Chocolate: The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks. Really good book to a great series!
Chocolate Covered Ants: Alexandra's Legacy by N.J. Walters. Another good start to a good series!
Buddy Reads:
Your TBR: The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly. Looks interesting!
My TBR: Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper. Heard this is a good book!
Hey ~KarenH~, i will be picking for you this roundFrom Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins -Smart and Sexy
Nut Clusters - Dead Until Dark
Truffles - Untouched
Hot Cocoa - Suddenly You
From Your Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries - Goddess of the Sea
Chocolate Fondue - Lust
Dark Chocolate - Someone To Watch Over Me
Chocolate Covered Ants - Storm Front
Buddy Reads:
From Their TBR - Dare to Believe
From Your TBR - A Summer Affair
My person is set to private so as soon as I can access her book lists then I will post!
Megan L wrote: "Hi Roxy. I will get your picks to you today. If I can get away with it at work I will otherwise I will do them as soon as I get home tonight!Happy Friday! :)"
Happy Friday to you too! No rush on the picks. I have the tendency to read only the same authors and genres repeatedly. I am always happy to have new suggestions!
Suzanne wrote: "Hey Lexa! I hope you'll find some interesting reads in my list:Chocolate Raisins -
I LOVE Sarah Addison Allen and I see that you’ve read two of her books already. So I’m going to suggest you r..."
Hey Suzanne! Before I even say anything I have to say congratulations on your new baby!! I can't believe your back on goodreads so soon after having a little one!
Anyways, I loved your recommendations! Next month is going to be very busy for me, with it being exam month at school. So I'm only going to be able to read one maybe two this month. The two I really want to try to squeeze in are probably
by J.R. Ward since I have it sitting on my desk as I type this and
since I've heard such great things about this one! Thanks for the great recommendations!
Hello, Pollyanna!I meant to post last night, but the Goodreads site kept crashing. :-( So, you have a lot of great books to choose from. If none of these hit the mark, let me know and I will be more than happy to dive in again.
From Your TBR Cupboard
Chocolate Raisins: - Looks like you read the first book in the Outlander series a couple of years ago and gave it 5 stars, so I would highly recommend continuing with Dragonfly in Amber to see what happens to Jamie and Claire. You appear to really like Marian Keyes (so much so that I have added her to my must-read list) so try another of her books, This Charming Man. Or, return to Bon Temps and read From Dead to Worse (I am Team Eric myself!)
Nut Clusters: Boycotts & Barflies and You Slay Me both look humorous.
Truffles: The chocolates on this cover look divine, Artichoke's Heart; the cover of The Adoration of Jenna Fox really caught my eye (and the story sounds really good).
Hot Cocoa - The Mists of Avalon,The Forgotten Garden, or Sugar Daddy all seem like good snuggle-with-a- blanket-and-hot-cocoa books.
From My Pantry Shelves
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries: Mine Till Midnight and Silver Lining are very sweet and enjoyable romances.
Chocolate Fondue: Since you liked the first 3 Black Dagger Brotherhood novels, try Butch's story inLover Revealed; Pleasure Unbound is a steamy tale involving demons who run a hospital.
Dark Chocolate: If you like scary, you can't go wrong with Stephen King's Carrie; The Witching Hour is Anne Rice's multi-generational tale of a family of witches; The Passage is a post-apocalyptic saga about virus-induced vampires; The Girl Who Played With Fire continues Lisbeth Salander's story (I liked this one better than the first)
Chocolate Covered Ants: Here are four books by some of my favorite authors: The Tea Rose,
The Bronze Horseman,
A Game of Thrones,
Firefly Lane (if you choose this one, make sure to have the tissues handy).
Buddy Reads
From Your TBR: The Postmistress or The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
From My TBR: Little Earthquakes or Blameless
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From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins
Fair Game you gave 4 stars to the first 2 in the series, so I thought you might like to read the next one.
The Rose Garden you gave 5 stars to her first one and you have read others by this author, so I thought you might be ready to read this one.
Nut Clusters
The Girl Most Likely To... I've never read this author, but I liked the cover and it sounded fun!
The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making I could not resist this title!
Truffles -
Too Hot To Touch this book looks really yummy!
Raziel what a great cover!
Hot Cocoa -
About That Night you seem to like this author and I like the cover. And a good romantic suspense is always nice to snuggle up with.
A Clash of Kings swords, sorcery-what could be better and it will get you ready for the new season on HBO!
From Your Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
The Wedding I really like Julie Garwood historical romances, they definitely give me warm fuzzies.
Seduce Me at Sunrise Lisa Kleypas, my favorite!
Chocolate Fondue
Wild Card I haven't read this one, but I have read others in this series - they are fun!
The Mane Event Sexy shifters - not much more to say.
Dark Chocolate
Shadow Game I love this paranormal suspense series by Christine Feehan.
No Regrets I just recently was introduced to this author and I liked her.
Chocolate Covered Ants
The Chief I noticed you didn't have any highlander books and this is one of the best.
Firelight This was a recommendation to me last month and I'm so happy to pass it on.
Buddy Reads: I will be reading these books this month for other challenges. I'm happy to do a buddy read or not. Just let me know!
From Their TBR
The Tea Rose I've been wanting to read this one for awhile.
From Your TBR
Castles Julie Garwood - it's #4 but it doesn't really matter if they are out of order. You seem to like historical romance as I saw quite a few on your shelves