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2016 January Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

Happy New Year! I hope you find something here you like!
Grumpy:
Carnal Risk-tbr
Happy:
Until November-tbr
His Obsession Next Door- bl..."
Fran,
Thanks so much for the great picks!! Will let you know what I read!!!!

Here are your pick's. It was little difficult to pick from ur shelf but i did manage :). Do know if you need re-picks. Happy holidays !! Happy New Year.
Grumpy - Recommend a book that is Romantic Suspense, has a character that is Grumpy or has a very intense personality, or a book with red on the cover.
The Scent of Lies (Paradise Valley Mystery #1)
by Debra Burroughs
Happy - Recommend a funny book, or one with a Happy or Joyful character, or a book with blue on the cover.
Chase Me (Broke and Beautiful #1)
by Tessa Bailey
Love Me Tender
by Mimi Barbour
Dopey - Recommend a sweet romance, or one with a naive or sweet character, or a book with lavender/purple on the cover.
Taming Natasha (The Stanislaskis: Those Wild Ukrainians #1)
Half-Blood (Covenant #1)
Doc - Recommend a book where technology plays an important part in the story, or one with a character who is very smart and/or nerdy or who wears glasses, or a book with orange on the cover.
Strike Zone (Richmond Rogues #3)
by Kate Angell
Flowers for Algernon
by Daniel Keyes
Sleepy - Recommend a book where a character spends time in bed or with a bed on the cover, or a book with green on the cover.
Good in Bed (Cannie Shapiro, #1)
by Jennifer Weiner
I Capture the Castle
by Dodie Smith
Sneezy - Recommend a book with a character who is suffering or recovering from an illness or injury, or a book with brown on the cover.
The Fault in Our Stars
by John Green (Goodreads Author)
Isle of Lies (Scottish Duo #1)
by Donna Fletcher
Bashful - Recommend a book with a mystery in the storyline, or with a character who is very shy or quiet, or who is hiding something, or a book with yellow on the cover.
The Marriage Bargain (Billionaire Games #1)
by Sandra Edwards
Where'd You Go, Bernadette
by Maria Semple
Snow White - Recommend a book with a virginal character or a menage storyline (yes I know it's warped, but I couldn't resist!) or a book with a mostly white cover.
What I Did for Love
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Lead Me On (Tumble Creek #3)
by Victoria Dahl

Grumpy - Recommend a book that is Romantic Suspense, has a character that is Grumpy or has a very intense personality, or a book with red on the cover.
TBR –

NEW –

Happy - Recommend a funny book, or one with a Happy or Joyful character, or a book with blue on the cover.
TBR –

NEW –

Dopey - Recommend a sweet romance, or one with a naive or sweet character, or a book with lavender/purple on the cover.
TBR –

NEW –

Doc -Recommend a book where technology plays an important part in the story, or one with a character who is very smart and/or nerdy or who wears glasses, or a book with orange on the cover.
TBR –

NEW –

Sleepy - Recommend a book where a character spends time in bed or with a bed on the cover, or a book with green on the cover.
TBR –

NEW –

Sneezy - Recommend a book with a character who is suffering or recovering from an illness or injury, or a book with brown on the cover.
TBR –

NEW –

Bashful - Recommend a book with a mystery in the storyline, or with a character who is very shy or quiet, or who is hiding something, or a book with yellow on the cover.
TBR –

NEW –

Snow White - Recommend a book with a virginal character or a menage storyline (yes I know it's warped, but I couldn't resist!) or a book with a mostly white cover.
TBR –

NEW –


Whenever I thought of books you may like, I would find that you already read them. It definitely made picking new ones more of a challenge. So hopefully you can find a few that you like.
Grumpy
New: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison - Dragons are supposed to be grumpy and intense right? It is a characteristic of them. My friend love these books.
TBR: Exquisite Trouble by Ann Mayburn - A romantic suspense to start off your year.


Happy
New: Heller by J.D. Nixon - I love this series and it is really funny.
TBR: Secrets by Sapphire Knight - Blue cover.


Dopey Definitely went with the purple/lavender covers here.
New: Fighting To Stay by Kasey Millstead - I am hoping my computer screen isn't messed up, but the cover looks like it is lavender.
TBR: My Highland Spy by Victoria Roberts


Doc Again, I went with cover color.....orange this time....
New: Satin and Steel by Jayna Vixen
TBR: Malice's Possession by Jenika Snow


Sleepy Green cover here....
New: Moonglow by Kristen Callihan
TBR: Sins & Needles by Karina Halle


Sneezy
New: Susie's Choice by Barbara Elsborg - One of the main character's has an illness. You don't find out about it till you are closer to the end. And I won't say anything else so I don't spoil anything.
TBR: Big Bad Bear by Terry Bolryder - The bear is definitely


Bashful
New: Perfect Collision by Lina Andersson - Violet is definitely a shy character.
TBR: Luscious by Lexi Blake - Yellow cover.


Snow White
New: Ragged Edge by Sara Brookes - I went for both....white cover but the menage theme.
TBR: Caught in the Middle by Kira Barker - Again went with the warped theme :)



Grumpy - Recommend a book that is Romantic Suspense, has a character that is Grumpy or has a very intense personality, or a book with red on the ..."
Thanks for the picks Eden! Not sure what I want to read yet, but there are a lot of good options there.

I hope you like my picks for you. :)
Grumpy could be a nickname for male MC from And One Last Thing ... [TBR]
Happy Another grumpy character and it makes a lot funny si..."
Hi Dragana!
Thanks for all the great picks! I'll for sure be reading Neanderthal Seeks Human as I own it and have been meaning to pick it up for a while...thanks for the push to read it! I'll try and read some more books as they all look great, let's see how many I can actually get through! ☺️
Thanks!
Kristin

Grumpy - Recommend a book that is Romantic Suspense, has a character that is Grumpy or has a very intense personality, or a bo..."
You're welcome, Erin. I just love this challenge :D

I hope you like my picks for you. :)
Grumpy could be a nickname for male MC from And One Last Thing ... [TBR]
Happy Another grumpy character and it make..."
That's a great choice. I love that series. I hope you do too.
Happy holidays! :)

Here are your pick's. It was little difficult to pick from ur shelf but i did manage :). Do know if you need re-picks. Happy holidays !! Happy New Year.
Grumpy - Recommend a book that..."
Sorry you had trouble with my shelf - I thought I'd cleaned up my preferred shelf pretty well. I'm glad you were able to find some picks for me, though :-D Thanks!! I'm sure there's one or two here I will enjoy!

Grumpy
The Darkest Hour — Romantic suspense — tbr
One Night of Sin — Red cover — new
Happy
Captivated by You — Blue cover — tbr
Pucked — Funny book — new
Dopey
Claimed by Him — Lavender/purple cover — tbr
The Billionaire and the Virgin — Naive/sweet character — new
Doc
Chasing Fire — Orange cover — tbr
The Geek Job — Smart character — new
Sleepy
Turn It Up — Bed on the cover — tbr
You’re Dangerous — Green cover — new
Sneezy
Insider — Brown cover — tbr
Fix You — Character suffering from illness — new
Bashful
When You Dare — Mystery in the storyline — tbr
The Bourbon Kings — Yellow cover — new
Snow White
The Billionaire Wins the Game — White cover — tbr
Kaleb — Ménage storyline — new

Grumpy:
NEW: Naked Edge by Pamela Clare - It's been a while, but you liked the first ones in this series - this one is soooooo good! Also, excellent in audio!
TBR: Judgement in Death by J.D. Robb - Pass up an opportunity to recommend Roarke? Not a chance!
Happy:
NEW: The Beast in Him by Shelly Laurenston - I've thought the ones I've read by her have been a lot of fun and she is the FAC for January!
TBR: Taken with You by Shannon Stacey - LOVE this series! This one was especially good too!
Dopey:
NEW: One King's Way by Samantha Young - I have this one planned for January, it looks like you love this series as much as I do!
TBR: Forever and a Day by Jill Shalvis - Lucky Harbor is one of my favorite places to visit and this book was so sweet!
Doc:
NEW: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper - I love this author's sense of humor, just the perfect amount of sarcasm and snark! Another author/series that is excellent in audio too.
TBR: It Happened One Wedding by Julie James - I love this series as well!
Sleepy:
NEW: Twisted by Emma Chase - Not all laughs in this one, but very good!
TBR: Always on My Mind by Bella Andre - I really should get back to this series, you are just one more person I know who really likes it!
Sneezy:
NEW: Cowboy Take Me Away by Lorelei James - SO GOOD!! You just have to read this one! Sometime, even if it isn't in January - but it does give you the J for the monthly. =P
TBR: Cross & Crown by Abigail Roux - Not my favorite by this author, but hard to resist any of these guys!
Bashful:
NEW: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley - You said you wanted to continue with the series in your review of the first! I love these books and think they are even better in audio.
TBR: What You Need by Lorelei James or The Year We Hid Away by Sarina Bowen - I am interested in this new series by LJ, so interested in hearing what you think of it if you pick it. And I know you liked the first book in the Sarina Bowen series - you told me last month, that's why the first one is on my wishlist!
Snow White:
NEW: Rusty Nailed by Alice Clayton - More from the Wallbanger and crew, has to be good! Another series I like in audio.
TBR: Tied with Me by Kristen Proby - I have to start this series eventually, but am so reluctant to start something new when I have so many ongoing series up in the air. You are just another person I know who has likes it!
There you go! I've got my fingers crossed you find something yo wan to read in January!

Sorry I haven't posted your picks...my internet is not working properly....but by 2mrw it might start working again n I will post your picks asap
Sorry for the wait but I will try do it as quickly as possible
Sorry once again

Here are your picks. If you don't find anything you like, please let me know and I will choose some more. You have a great TBR! I am an eclectic reader like you, so I know what it is like to have all kinds of books that I am eager to read.
Grumpy: Flirting With Danger - romantic suspense and fun; The Last Templar - on your TBR and Templars are rather intense; Wicked Appetite - fun, some intensity, and red on the cover
Happy: What Looks Like Crazy - funny, and if you don't have to read a series in order, Nutcase by the same author is even funnier; All the Bright Places - blue cover and I really liked this one; The Selection - blue cover, interesting story
Dopey: For the Love of Pete - somewhat sweet characters, especially the child, and I really like it; Save the Date - sweet characters (sort of) and purple cover; Bad Romeo - purple on the cover
Doc: Naked in Death - great mystery, cool technology, #1 in a good series; A Discovery of Witches - really smart main character, excellent story; Geek Love - orange cover
Sleepy: Mystery Man - definite 'bed time' in this one; The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie - excellent mystery, green cover
Sneezy: If I Stay - main character definitely suffering; The Girl of Fire and Thorns - brown on the cover
Bashful: A Curious Beginning - GREAT mystery and very unique main character - I LOVED this one!; Shakespeare's Landlord - excellent mystery, main character is hiding something, some romantic suspense; Baby Love - characters hiding things, excellent story, yellow cover
Snow White: First Frost - Bay, a teen character in this book, is mostly an innocent, and it is a really good story; Eleanor & Park - excellent story, mostly white cover





















Happy Reading!

Here are your picks. If you don't find anything you like, please let me know and I will choose some more. You have a great TBR! I am an eclectic reader like you, so I know what it i..."
These are AWESOME recommendations, Nancy. Thanks so much. I'm sure I can pick something from all these to read :D

Wow, life has been so busy and I was so worried about making my own picks that I missed these until today! I see several I want to read in January already and that is before I even look at the new ones! Off to check those out now! Thank you Breann!

Hope you're having a great holiday season so far! Here are your picks- enjoy!
Grumpy
TBR: Magic Shifts - the former Beast Lord is still verraaa intense
Happy
TBR: To Die For - funny and suspenseful
Dopey
NEW: Never Been Kissed - sweet but hella intense
Doc
TBR: Caressed by Ice - one of my faves in the series
Sleepy
NEW: A Hunger Like No Other - oooh please give this series another chance, especially for the MacRieves. yummeh.
Sneezy
TBR: Hummingbird - loooooved
Bashful
NEW: A Matter of Class - sweet and short
Snow White
NEW: Rule of Three - a surprisingly emotional menage story

Sorry I haven't posted your picks...my internet is not working properly....but by 2mrw it might start working again n I will post your picks asap
Sorry for the wait but I will try do it as q..."
no big. hope you get your internet back. that's a pain, I know.

Sure, I can add you...will you be able to make picks too, I hope? =P

Sure, I can add you...will you be able to make picks too, I hope? =P"
yes sure. I will check the list to see who I'm supposed to pick for. I did this before. Along time ago though haha

Sure, I can add you...will you be able to make picks too, I hope? =P"
yes sure. I will check the list to see who I'm supposed to p..."
Thanks! I'll post the list tomorrow...a little after 3 PM (US) EST...so a little under 22 hours from now.
I can help with repicks too :)

I'm sorry I'm late getting my selections for you posted! I have them all picked but I'm having Internet connection issues and don't want to post them all using my phone app. I live in Texas and it's crazy weather but I should be able to upload tomorrow if I am able to go to work. I will get them to you tomorrow one way or another and again so sorry for the wait!

Sorry again about not getting your picks up until now…I’ve had in-laws staying over for the holidays and that always makes things a bit more hectic than usual! :)
Okay, here are your picks, hope you can find something you enjoy. Let me know if you need any repicks on these.
Grumpy — Lead by Kylie Scott TBR
Jimmy (main character) is definitely a grumpy guy with an intense personality. While this wasn’t my favorite of the series (I loooved Lick) it still was pretty good.
Happy — Just One of the Guys by Kristan Higgins NEW
Higgins is my go-to author when I’m looking for a funny and lighthearted book and this is my favorite of hers.
Dopey — Worth Any Price by Lisa Kleypas TBR
Lavender on the cover…I love Kleypas but haven’t picked up this series yet so I’ve even added it to my TBR list :)
Doc — The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion TBR
I see you read the first one in this series and enjoyed, I hope you’ll like the second. As you know, Don is really nerdy and it was nice to see how his relationship with Rosie continued after the first book ended.
Sleepy — Show Me, Baby by Cherise Sinclair TBR
Green cover
Sneezy — Romeo, Romeo by Robin Kaye and Me Before You by Jojo Moyes NEW
The heroine in Romeo Romeo ends up with the flu for a good chunk of the book and the hero nurses her back to heath. In Me Before You, the hero was in a terrible accident leaving him wheelchair bound and pretty much bedridden. I enjoyed both of these books and for different reasons; Romeo Romeo is a very lighthearted and easy reading romance, whereas Me Before You ended with me bawling my eyes out.
Bashful — Running Wild by Linda Howard TBR
Heroine is trying to hide something throughout the story from the hero.
Snow White —Perfect by Judith McNaught NEW
The main character is this sweet, innocent and virgin woman who has a huge heart. McNaught is one of my favorite authors who writes these long, emotional roller coaster stories where I fall in love with the characters and can never put down.









Happy reading for the new year!
Kristin

Don't worry for a minute about not getting the picks posted right away - I think everyone is a little busier than usual this time of year, and you got them posted before the deadline, that's all that counts!

Here are your picks, I hope you like them.
Grumpy
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Sneezy
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I hope you like them
Happy reading!!!

Here is my list i hope I have done this right
Snow White

Sneezy

Bashful

Grumpy

Dopey

Happy

Sleepy

Doc

Let me know if there are any problems.
Thanks
Stephanie

Here are your picks, I hope you like them.
Grumpy
TBR-

NEW-

H..."
Great picks! I'm sure I'll get to a couple of those.

Again I'm sorry for being late with your picks! We do not have any books in common but I tried to find new books that matched up with whats on your TBR shelf. Hope you find some you enjoy!!
Grumpy - And Only to Deceive by Tasha Alexander TBR Red cover & mystery suspense
Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie NEW suspense
Happy - If You Can't Stand the Heat by Robin Allen TBR blue cover & funny
Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella NEW funny
Dopey - Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen TBR purple cover
Yours Mine Ours by Bridgitte Lesley NEW sweet short romance
Doc - Watch Me by Lauren Barnholdt TBR technology plays important role
A Geek Girl's Guide to Murder by Julie Ann Lindsey NEW nerdy main character
Sleepy - Eat Play Lust by Tawna Fenske TBR green cover
Sleeping In The Middle by Kari Lee Harmon NEW bed on the cover
Sneezy - The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick TBR mental illness
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green NEW illness
Breeze of Life by Kristy Dallas NEW illness
Bashful - Rusty Nail by J.A. Konrath TBR mystery
Wait for You by J Lynn NEW shy character
Snow White - The Virgin Romance Novelist by Meghan Quinn TBR virgin character & white cover
What Price Paradise by Katherine Allred NEW virgin character


















Grumpy:
Romatic Suspense: The Gamble by Kristen Ashley
Grumpy Character: Storm Front by Jim Butcher
Red Cover: Virgin River by Robyn Carr
Happy:
Funny Book: Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men by Molly Harper
Happy/Joyful Character: A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare
Blue Cover: Rhythm and Bluegrass by Molly Harper
Dopey:
Sweet Romance: Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
Naïve Sweet Character: A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean
Purple Cover: Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn
Doc:
Technology Story: Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb
Smart/Nerdy Character: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Orange Cover: Sweet Filthy Boy by Christina Lauren
Sleepy:
Bed on Cover: Dare Me by Stella Rhys
Green Cover: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
Sneezy:
Illness (Suffering/Recovering): My Life as a White Trash Zombie by Diana Rowland
Brown Cover: The Drafter by Kim Harrison (More tan than brown)
Bashful:
Mystery Book: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
Shy/Quiet Character: The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen
Yellow Cover: The Bourbon Kings by J.R. Ward
Snow White:
Virginal Character/Menage Storyline: Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer
White Cover: Wait for You by J. Lynn






















Here are my picks for you! Hope you enjoy them!
Grumpy - Recommend a book that is Romantic Suspense, has a character that is Grumpy or has a very intense personality, or a book with red on the cover.
New:

Happy - Recommend a funny book, or one with a Happy or Joyful character, or a book with blue on the cover.
TBR:

Dopey - Recommend a sweet romance, or one with a naive or sweet character, or a book with lavender/purple on the cover.
TBR:

Doc - Recommend a book where technology plays an important part in the story, or one with a character who is very smart and/or nerdy or who wears glasses, or a book with orange on the cover.
New:

Sleepy - Recommend a book where a character spends time in bed or with a bed on the cover, or a book with green on the cover.
TBR:

Sneezy - Recommend a book with a character who is suffering or recovering from an illness or injury, or a book with brown on the cover.
New:

Bashful - Recommend a book with a mystery in the storyline, or with a character who is very shy or quiet, or who is hiding something, or a book with yellow on the cover.
TBR

Snow White - Recommend a book with a virginal character or a menage storyline (yes I know it's warped, but I couldn't resist!) or a book with a mostly white cover.
New:


We have so many books in common that it wasn't easy to find something you haven't already read. I hope you will like your picks.
Grumpy - Recommend a book that is Romantic Suspense, h..."
Thank you for the picks! I want to read at least one from my TBR and a new book.

Here you go my dear. :) Hope something appeals and you enjoy your reading.
Grumpy
TBR - Dark Lover
New - Hold Me Closer, Necromancer
Happy
TBR - The Princess Bride
New - A Kiss at Midnight
Dopey
TBR - A Hunger Like No Other (I think I remember her as a pretty sweet/naive-ish character)
New - A Night to Surrender
Doc
TBR - Angels' Blood
New - Ready Player One
Sleepy
TBR - The Darkest Night
New - My Shifter Showmance
Sneezy - Recommend a book with a character who is suffering or recovering from an illness or injury, or a book with brown on the cover.
TBR - Magic Bites (It's got a little brown on the cover. ;))
New - Do or Die
Bashful - Recommend a book with a mystery in the storyline, or with a character who is very shy or quiet, or who is hiding something, or a book with yellow on the cover.
TBR - Covet
New - Spider's Bite
Snow White
TBR - Tangled
New - Cut & Run (Ok so I know you haven't read any MM before, at least I didn't see any in my quick glance of your shelves, but this series is always a good introduction. But please feel free to ignore it completely if it bothers you.)

















Breann picks for Mayhar
Mayhar picks for Carrie
Carrie picks for Dragana 2016-pick-it-for-me
Karen picks for Tammie PIFM
Fran picks for Leigh pick-it-for-me-challenge
Thanks to all the volunteers!

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Snow White


Hope you enjoy your picks and find a couple to read next month!

Here are your picks, I hope you find something you like here :)
Happy Reading!
Grumpy:
Romantic Suspense:new- Six of Hearts
Happy:
Funny Book:tbr-Rusty Nailed
*Blue cover: Raphael -new
Dopey:
Sweet Romance:tbr- The Closer You Come
Purple Cover:The Play-new- .99 on Amazon, today only I think. I grabbed this one, heard it was really good :)
Doc:
Orange Cover:Jacob-tbr
Sleepy:
Bed on Cover: Twisted - tbr (so cute!)
Sneezy:
Brown Cover: Take Me- tbr
Transcendence- new
Bashful:
Mystery Book:new- Rain Shadow- I really liked this one
Snow White:
Virginal Character and White Cover- I love both of these older Susan Mallery books-
new- Completely Smitten
new-Shelter In A Soldier's Arms

Leigh,
I forgot one of my picks for you. I added it just now, edited your list.
*Blue cover: Raphael -new
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