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2013 May Pick It For Me! Challenge

Sorry for the delay, the shower ended at 11pm and I fell asleep (once again) with my laptop on my bed while gathering recs on GR. Anyway, I hope you find something you like. If not, I'..."
too many good recs! thanks Gigi!!

Here's what I picked for you, hopefully you can find something you want to read! (Forewarning: This is my first time participating in this challenge, however I think I..."
Thanks Ruth Ann! You know reviewing your books, was so much fun, we have a lot of books in common and it seems like we enjoy the same genres!
I'm glad I participated in this challenge I can't wait to dig into my recommendations as well. I've been part of the group for awhile and I'm not quite sure why I haven't participated in this challenge before. This is really neat!
I'm available to start A Beautiful Lie whenever you are.

1.Jill Shalvis/Pamela Clare:Heat Seeker by Lora Leigh or Maid for Love by Marie Force or Good Girls Don't by Victoria Dahl--two are from your TBR and one is new to you. I liked the Victoria Dahl book and this series from Marie Force is one of my favorites.
2.Lisa Kleypas/Gail Carringer:The Duke and I by Julia Quinn or An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon or Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn--Two are new to you and one is from you TBR. The two that are new to you I really enjoyed.
3.Lara Adrian/Patricia Briggs:Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon or Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian or Marked by Elisabeth Naughton--two are from you TBR and one is new to you. All three of these books are really good! The Dark Hunter series is one of my favorites.
4.Lorelei James/Amy Lane:Coyote's Mate by Lora Leigh or Dirty by Megan Hart-- one is from your TBR and one is new to you. Dirty is really good and super emotional. I'm still making my way through this Lora Leigh series, but so far I've liked the first couple books in the series.
Enjoy!

Sorry for the delay, the shower ended at 11pm and I fell asleep (once again) with my laptop on my bed while gathering recs on GR. Anyway, I hope you find something you like..."
Yayyyyy!!!Dee, I'm so glad you like them!!

1. Jill Shalvis/Pamela Clare
Your TBR-The Girl's ..."
Hi Joyce, Thank you for the picks! I'm going to start with Soulless as I'm using it for other challenges this month. I'm not sure what else, it all depends on my mood lol. I did add the ones that were new to me though! Thanks again.

LOL - definitely substitute F&C for S&S! Good luck with finding those books MKat, and happy reading :)

I hope you can find something you like, you're TBR is so tiny compared to the Monster that is mine lol. I still managed to get carried away and pick 4 books for each category ><.
1. Jill Shalvis/Pamela Clare
Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb- Next book for you
Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich- Up next for you
The Prophet by Amanda Stevens- Love this series!
Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec- Funny!




2. Lisa Kleypas/Gail Carriger
Persuasion by Jane Austen- I love her books!
Bewitching by Jill Barnett- It has magic too, bonus points!
Wicked as They Come by Delilah S. Dawson- Steampunk, PNR, time travel... Original
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean- My favorite HR




3. Lara Adrian/Patricia Briggs
Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian- Next book for you!
Frost Moon by Anthony Francis- UF
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness- I loved this book, I recommend it all the time.
Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire- Great UF series




4. Lorelei James/Amy Lane- It doesn't look like you read very much of this, so I hope I did okay
Ral's Woman by Laurann Dohner- Erotic PNR
Snaring the Huntress by Sylvia Day - Erotic short story
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young- Very good!
The Reluctant Dom by Tymber Dalton- Don't let the title/cover scare you away. This book is very emotional and such an amazing story.





I enjoyed picking for you, but if none of these will work for you I'm happy to try again. Most are from your TBR.
1. Jill S..."
Sounds great, Zara. Enjoy your books!

Thanks, Nichole!


Thanks for the great picks - I'm definitely going to read The Language of Flowers. I haven't yet decided what other books to read - maybe the Susan Wiggs. I'll let you know :)
Skandia wrote: "Hi Vi,
here are my picks for you. I hope you find something you want to read!
1. Jill Shalvis/Pamela Clare -
The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
I read this book recently and loved it..."
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still waiting....
sign me up for repicks if needed. :)"
Me too trying not to get antsy haha ... I'll do repicks too if you need more but can you PM so I get it on my phone Thx

1. Jill Shalvis/Pamela Clare � From your “own� shelf, With “s’s,� T.H. White’s wonderful http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/97...
I see that you have Georgette Heyer on your to-read list—for a very humorous, alpha- male story, I’d recommend http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32.... I just loved the female lead, too—a loveable, if blundering, young woman with a stutter and straight eyebrows.
2. Lisa Kleypas/Gail Carriger � For a historic paranormal, I’d recommend http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15...
I haven’t read this one from your “own� list, another historical paranormal with author’s initial K, http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12...
3. Lara Adrian/Patricia Briggs - I haven’t read this one from your “own� list, but it looks like it fits the bill for paranormal, urban fantasy. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44...
Here’s a book from your “own� list with some military (naval) characters and an “A� author. It is a wonderful story about second chances. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
4. Lorelei James/Amy Lane � I don’t see a lot of westerns on your list, but do see that http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23... is on your to-read list. I also see http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13...
On your “own� list.

still waiting....
sign me up for repicks if needed. :)"
Me too trying not to get antsy haha ... I'll do repicks too if you need more but can you PM so I get it on my phone..."
Thanks, I'll add you to the list - and I generally do send PMs, just to be sure the people doing the repicks are aware.

I had fun looking through your shelfs. A lot of them are M/M and books I'm not familiar with but hopefully, you'll find something you like among my picks. Here are your p..."
Glad you like them! :)

1. Jill Shalvis/Pamela Clare � From your “own� shelf, With “s’s,� T.H..."
Thank you Carala for the picks :) I think I'm going to go with Goddess of the Night for sure. I'll let you know what others I pick later.
Hi Lacy , Im so excited to pick for you , as you picked for me in the first PIFM and gave me such amazing picks, :D
1. Jill Shalvis/Pamela Clare -
-My favorite book boyfriend Mason
- I have heard amazing things about this book
- A nice, light and fun book :)
Author or title initials S or C-
2. Lisa Kleypas/Gail Carriger -
- A nice , sweet book.
- My all time favorite Julia Quinn book , have reread it so many times *swoony*
-Well , its Sarah maclean , has to be good.
- I love hoyt and I love this series.
3. Lara Adrian/Patricia Briggs -
-<3 this book and daemon , you could also start with the prequel.
- Holy hotness , dirtiest talker ever .
Author or title initials- A or B
-A really sweet story :)
- A really really nice story , its really sweet!
4. Lorelei James/Amy Lane -
Erotica-
-If you can handle something darker then this is to be honest the best book i have read ,it sucks you in and makes you experience every sentence , a tip though , read the book along with the music which is on the companion site
- Dont go by the cover , its a great book.
- For you to continue with the series.
Author or title initials J or L-
- You will love this book :)
I hope you like your picks :D
1. Jill Shalvis/Pamela Clare -



Author or title initials S or C-

2. Lisa Kleypas/Gail Carriger -




3. Lara Adrian/Patricia Briggs -


Author or title initials- A or B


4. Lorelei James/Amy Lane -
Erotica-



Author or title initials J or L-

I hope you like your picks :D
Zara wrote: "Hi Karen
Here are my picks for you. I hope you can find something you can read from the selection.
Jill Shalvis/Pamela Clare
Red Hot Lies by Laura Caldwell (author initials: "C")
Airhead by Meg C..."
Thank you for the really nice picks Zara , for now im going to start with Backstage Pass!
Here are my picks for you. I hope you can find something you can read from the selection.
Jill Shalvis/Pamela Clare
Red Hot Lies by Laura Caldwell (author initials: "C")
Airhead by Meg C..."
Thank you for the really nice picks Zara , for now im going to start with Backstage Pass!

1.Jill Shalvis/Pamela Clare
Reason to Breathe (Breathing, #1)
Donovan, Rebecca
The Geek Girl and the Scandalous Earl (Geek Girls, #1)
Lamm, Gina
Truly Madly ..."
Thanks for the great picks Arena.. Many books to read this month and I can easily combine them with this challenge so, I am gonna go big and try to read






Here are your picks:
May Pick it for me Challenge
Duration: 1st May- 31st May,2013
1. Jill Shalvis/Pamela Clare -
My Life Next Door
Don't You Forget About Me
2. Lisa Kleypas/Gail Carriger -
Sinful
Devil in Winter
3. Lara Adrian/Patricia Briggs -
Kiss of Snow
The Vampire Queen's Servant
4. Lorelei James/Amy Lane - I really want to read any or both of these books so, if you're interested in a Buddy Read let me know :)
Wrong Bed, Right Guy
The Mistress Mistake
HAPPY READING!









I will probably read Sinful next month and maybe some of the others on my TBR. I've read Devil in Winter; I'm overdone with vampires, so I'm trying to slowing wean my TBR of them. The Mistress Mistake looks good also - I'll let you know if I can get to it. haha. Thanks again!

1. Jill Shalvis/Pamela Clare � From your “own� shelf, W..."
Glad that you found something that looks good.

1.Jill Shalvis & Pamela Claire
Drive Me Crazy by ..."
Thank you very much for your recommendations, Sallie! I think I'm going to go with


Great shelves, I found a lot books that I would be interested in too. lol.
I hope you find something you like.
1. Jill Shalvis/Pamela Clare




2. Lisa Kleypas/Gail Carriger



3. Lara Adrian/Patricia Briggsor




4. Lorelei James/Amy Lane.





Great Picks!
I think I will start with Mine Till Midnight, I have never read anything by Lisa Kleypas before.

I will first read One Night with a Hero and then see what else I can fit with other challenges. I've been wanting to read The Search for a while now but it just seemed too long. Now I have a great opportunity to finally read it :)
I can help with repicks too :)

1. Jill Shalvis/Pamela Clare -

Thanks Karen! You did a great job. I'm going to read


Thank you! ;)

Here are your picks.
A. The Protector and Standing in the Shadows
B. Sugar Daddy and Ain't Too Proud to Beg
C. Candy Store and To Trust a Stranger
D. Sweet Water and Just One of the Guys
Hope you like one of these! If not let me know cause I can pick more.
Yay! I hope you get time to read some and like them :)

Jill Shalvis/Pamela Clare:
Vanished by Karen Robards
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
One For The Money by Janet Evanovich
Lisa Kleypas/Gail Carriger:
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Soulless by Gail Carriger
Lara Adrian/Patricia Briggs:
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews
Lorelei James/Amy Lane
Beyond Eden by Kele Moon
Entwined with You by Sylvia Day
Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James













Sorry to take so long for your recommendations! I needed to wait for lunch time at work to look things up properly this time. Anyhow, here are your recommendations. I hope there is something in the list that you would like to read this month!
Jill Shalvis/Pamela Clare
From your list - Love Bites by Lynsay Sands. You read the first one in the series and liked it, and this one looks funny as well.
New to you - Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie. I see you have read one by Crusie and thought it was okay. I thought this one was really funny, so maybe this would be a good second book to try.
Lisa Kleypas/Gail Carriger
From your list - The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook. This is the first Steampunk book I read and I see it on your list, so I thought I would recommend it.
New to You - This one was a bit harder since each book I wanted to recommend, you had already read (and liked)! I finally found Grimspace by Ann Aguirre. You've read other of her books, so I think you might enjoy this series as well. The main character, Sirantha Jax, is a very strong female lead.
Lara Adrian/Patricia Briggs
From your list - Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh. You've read the first four in the series, so I thought you would enjoy catching up with this fifth book.
New to you - Raziel by Kristina Douglas. I had trouble with this rule as well since you've read a lot of good books! But I was able to find this one that I think you will enjoy.
Lorelei James/Amy Lane
From your list - This book I initially picked because the author's last name starts with an "L" - but I see it fits the category as well! Racing for the Sun by Amy Lane.
New to you - Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James. This one's title starts with a "J" and the author's name starts with a "J"! It's a quick fun book.
Again, sorry for the delay and I hope you find something you would like to read!
Sue-

I hope you can find something you like, you're TBR is so tiny compared to the Monster that is mine lol. I still managed to get carried away and pick 4 books for each category ><.
Thank you for the great picks! I tried reading "A Discovery of Witches" a while back, and only got half way through it before I had to return it to the library and I just never checked it out again. But I've heard others say I need to really get back into it and read it, so I've checked that out of the library (digital!) and will read that in May. I also put "The Prophet" on hold (they didn't have it digitally), but I'm first in line so I should be able to read that one next month as well. If I finish both of these, I'll come back to this great list and pick out another one.
Thanks!
Sue-


Oops! Don't you just hate it when things like that happen? ;) I'll be happy to add you to both lists, Nancy!

Oops! Don't you just hate it when things like that ..."
Thank you so much! I can't believe I missed the sign-ups - I guess having to take my mother for two cataract surgeries and all of the follow-up appointments has made me lose my mind and my time!

1. Jill Shalvis/Pamela Clare
Nothing To Fear by Karen Rose
Shoot to Thrill by Nina Bruhns
Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl
2. Lisa Kleypas/Gail Carriger
Desperately Seeking a Duke by Celeste Bradley
Once Tempted by Elizabeth Boyle
3. Lara Adrian/Patricia Briggs
Hidden Agendas by Lora Leigh
Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh
Shadow Game by Christine Feehan
4. Lorelei James/Amy Lane
Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens
The Touch Of Fire by Linda Howard

Here are your picks.
A. The Protector and Standing in the Shadows
B. Sugar Daddy and Ain't Too Proud to Beg
C. Candy Store and To Trust a Stranger
D. Sweet Water and Just One of the G..."
Hi Shelley, Thanks for the picks I'm going to read
Candy Store and Sweet Water but I've also added Standing in the Shadows and To Trust a Strangerto my TBR list for later.

1. Jill Shalvis/Pamela Clare -


The Sweetest Thing- Jill Shalvis is my favorite new find.
Rock Chick- I just read this one and the series has bumped up my list to be read as soon as possible.
2. Lisa Kleypas/Gail Carriger -


Master of Desire- because well... I just love everything she writes.
Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband- because everyone needs a highlander now and then.
3. Lara Adrian/Patricia Briggs -



All three because they are amazing funny series with great characters. One is from your list the rest should be.
The Mane Event
A Quick Bite
Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs
4. Lorelei James/Amy Lane -


Hmmmm, this doesn't seem to be either of our preferred genres so my picks are probably on the mild side.
Dragon Actually
The Geek Job

1. Jill Shalvis/Pamela ..."
Hey JoJo-thanks for picking again :) I am going to probably read some of the books from my large TBR of owned books in my ongoing effort to clear out piles (sigh) So it will be the Laurens, Leigh, Bradley, Rose and/or Bruhns depending on how I feel at that point! Will let you know.
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Yay! I'm glad you liked them. Happy reading!