Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Kat - I'll post my picks for you in a few hours. Off to look at bathroom vanities and ovens ;)

Hey ♎ Nereta♎!

I'm starting on your picks tonight, but it's late enough that I probably won't finish them until tomorrow morning (my time). :D

Hi Emelie! Here are some picks for you! I get the sense that some of the books you've read might not be on your shelves? If I accidentally picked something you've read, just give me a holler and I'll send you a couple repicks if you don't want to pick up the next book in the series right now (or it's a singleton) :) You and I seem to share a lot of similar book interests; I ended up adding way too many books to my already exhaustive tbr XD I hope you like these!

Native to North America, blueberries were used by Native American tribes for food, medicine, and dye for baskets and cloth
☀ Choose a book set in North America (Canada, US, and/or Mexico)
TBR: Dead Until Dark (set in Louisiana, USA)
NEW: Dark Lover (set in Caldwell, New York, USA)

Blueberries are only blue on the outside; the inside flesh is actually green.
☀ Choose a book with a blue and/or green cover or a book featuring an alien (little “green” men) or shifters character
TBR: City of Ashes (blue cover)
NEW?: City of Bones (green cover; couldn't find it on your shelves, but I figure you can choose whichever of these two is up next for this one :))
NEW: Fantasy Lover (blue cover)

Summer is peak blueberry season! Typically, the season begins in May and last through early fall.
☀ Choose a book added to your pickee’s to-read (or designated) shelf between May and September or a book set in the summer
TBR: True North (added to your tbr in May)
NEW: Secrets of a Summer Night (title says it all :))

Blueberries are also called star berries.
☀ Choose a book with stars on the cover or a book with a character that is a “star” (e.g., actor, rock star, celebrity, or other famous person)
TBR: Rock Chick (rock star MC)
NEW: Night Owl (famous writer MC)

“Perfect” blueberries should be dusty in color.
☀ Choose a book with fog/haze on the cover or a book where things are hidden on the cover or a book tagged romantic mystery/suspense
TBR: Sempre (categorized as both "romance" and "suspense")
NEW: Naked in Death (categorized as both "romance" and "mystery")

Often considered the healthiest fruit, blueberries are rich in vitamins C and E, manganese, and fiber, and have phenomenal antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
☀ Choose a book title that begins with the letter “C,” “E,” “M,” or “A”
TBR: A Fashionable Indulgence (starts with "A")
NEW: Moon Called (starts with "M")

Since 1995, blueberry consumption (and production) has tripled and the US and Canada produce roughly 200 million pounds of blueberries throughout the year!
☀ Choose a book that is part of a trilogy (three-book series) or a book with 200+ pages
TBR: The Air He Breathes (200+ pages)
NEW: Captive Prince (trilogy... one of my favorites! highly, highly recommend)

Grown on bushes, blueberries are part of the rhododendron and azalea family
☀ Choose a book with a strong family theme or a book that features main characters that are family members or a book with flower(s) on the cover
TBR: Eternally North (flower on cover)
NEW: The Perfect Rake (strong family theme... and a suprisingly hilarious book)

Suzanne... I know my tbr is huuuuge, so it's hard to find books new to me.... I would say I'm sorry, but I like my lists too much unfortunately XD Previously, people have just picked books by authors I haven't read yet if that is something that helps (totally cool with me!) :)

Hi Shelby,
It is very late tonight where I am so I will get your picks up for your tomorrow. Thanks in advance for your patience.

Jane (PS) wrote: "Kat - I'll post my picks for you in a few hours. Off to look at bathroom vanities and ovens ;)"

Have fun - new stuff is great! No hurry. =)

Carmen, I'll get your picks up in the morning. I don't have the brainpower to deal with it tonight.

☘KathyD☘ wrote: "hey fleurette! here are your picks for July...hope there is something here you’ll enjoy!

Native to North America, blueberries were used by Native American tribes for food, medicine, and dye for ba..."

Thanks, KathyD! They look great! I will definitely read some of them.

Hi, Amanda
Hera are my picks for you. I hope you will find something interesting to read.


Native to North America, blueberries were used by Native American tribes for food, medicine, and dye for baskets and cloth

TBR: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb - set in US
TBR: Wild Card by Lora Leigh - set in US
NEW: Duncan's Bride by Linda Howard - set in US

Blueberries are only blue on the outside; the inside flesh is actually green.

TBR: Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost - blue cover
TBR: Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh - shifters in the story
NEW: Written in Red by Anne Bishop - shifters in the story

Summer is peak blueberry season! Typically, the season begins in May and last through early fall.

TBR: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich - added in Jul 2010
TBR: Raphael by D.B. Reynolds - added in Jun 2012
NEW: Birthright by Nora Roberts - set in summer

Blueberries are also called star berries.

TBR: Double Time by Olivia Cunning - rock star
TBR: The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot - Mia becomes quite popular
NEW: Lick by Kylie Scott - rock star

“Perfect” blueberries should be dusty in color.

TBR: Grave Memory by Kalayna Price - fog on the cover
TBR: Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon - man's face is hidden
NEW: The Perfect Liar by Brenda Novak - romantic suspense (no need to read the previous books)

Often considered the healthiest fruit, blueberries are rich in vitamins C and E, manganese, and fiber, and have phenomenal antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

TBR: Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh - title begins with "A"
TBR: Charming the Prince by Teresa Medeiros - title begins with "C"
NEW: The Edge of Desire by Stephanie Laurens - title begins with "E"

Since 1995, blueberry consumption (and production) has tripled and the US and Canada produce roughly 200 million pounds of blueberries throughout the year!

TBR: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness - a part of a trilogy
TBR: The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood - more than 200 pages
NEW: The Heist by Janet Evanovich - more than 200 pages

Grown on bushes, blueberries are part of the rhododendron and azalea family

TBR: Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster - strong family theme
TBR: Vision in White by Nora Roberts - flowers on the cover
NEW: The Husband Trap by Tracy Anne Warren - strong family theme

Hi Melissa,
Your profile is still set to private so I've sent you a friend request in order to make your picks

Hi Kimberly
These are my picks for you.


Native to North America, blueberries were used by Native American tribes for food, medicine, and dye for baskets and cloth
☀ Choose a book set in North America (Canada, US, and/or Mexico)
TBR - Playing for Keeps

Blueberries are only blue on the outside; the inside flesh is actually green.
☀ Choose a book with a blue and/or green cover
TBR - Blue By You

Summer is peak blueberry season! Typically, the season begins in May and last through early fall.
☀ Choose a book added to your pickee’s to-read (or designated) shelf between May and September
TBR - Rumpeled: a Cindermama Story(added to TBR in June)

Blueberries are also called star berries.
☀ Choose a book with stars on the cover or a book with a character that is a “star” (e.g., actor, rock star, celebrity, or other famous person)
NEW - Bad Romeo

“Perfect” blueberries should be dusty in color.
☀ Choose a book with fog/haze on the cover or a book where things are hidden on the cover or a book tagged romantic mystery/suspense
NEW - Troublemaker

Often considered the healthiest fruit, blueberries are rich in vitamins C and E, manganese, and fiber, and have phenomenal antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
☀ Choose a book title that begins with the letter “C,” “E,” “M,” or “A”
TBR - All Wound Up


Since 1995, blueberry consumption (and production) has tripled and the US and Canada produce roughly 200 million pounds of blueberries throughout the year!
☀ Choose a book that is part of a trilogy (three-book series) or a book with 200+ pages
TBR - The Chocolate Run (200+)
NEW - Virtuous (Trilogy)

Grown on bushes, blueberries are part of the rhododendron and azalea family
☀ Choose a book with a strong family theme or a book that features main characters that are family members or a book with flower(s) on the cover
TBR - Tatted
NEW - Doing It Over

Hi Tina,
Here is my picks for you :)


Native to North America, blueberries were used by Native American tribes for food, medicine, and dye for baskets and cloth
☀ Choose a book set in North America (Canada, US, and/or Mexico)
TBR: Flirty Little Secrets by Julie James (set in US)
NEW:The Year We Fell Down by Sarina Bowen (set in US)


Blueberries are only blue on the outside; the inside flesh is actually green.
☀ Choose a book with a blue and/or green cover or a book featuring an alien (little “green” men) or shifters character
TBR: The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes (blue cover)
NEW: Nightshade by Andrea Cremer (shifter character)

Summer is peak blueberry season! Typically, the season begins in May and last through early fall.
☀ Choose a book added to your pickee’s to-read (or designated) shelf between May and September or a book set in the summer
TBR: Him by Sarina Bowen ( added on your TBR shelf on Jul 18, 2015)
NEW: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han ( book set in summer)


Blueberries are also called star berries.
☀ Choose a book with stars on the cover or a book with a character that is a “star” (e.g., actor, rock star, celebrity, or other famous person)
TBR: Sugar Baby Beautiful by J.J. McAvoy ( MC Theodore Darcy is famed film director)
NEW: Falling Stars by Sadie Grubor (book with rock star)



“Perfect” blueberries should be dusty in color.
☀ Choose a book with fog/haze on the cover or a book where things are hidden on the cover or a book tagged romantic mystery/suspense
TBR: Saints Astray by Jacqueline Carey (girls hidden on the cover)
NEW: Show No Mercy by Cindy Gerard (tagged as romantic suspense)

Often considered the healthiest fruit, blueberries are rich in vitamins C and E, manganese, and fiber, and have phenomenal antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
☀ Choose a book title that begins with the letter “C,” “E,” “M,” or “A”
TBR: Enslaved by the Ocean by Bella Jewel - title starts with "E"
NEW: Exit Strategy by Lene Diaz- title starts with "E"

Since 1995, blueberry consumption (and production) has tripled and the US and Canada produce roughly 200 million pounds of blueberries throughout the year!
☀ Choose a book that is part of a trilogy (three-book series) or a book with 200+ pages
TBR:Team Lucas by Ally Adams - book with 200+ pages
NEW: The Matchmaker's Playbook by Rachel Van Dyken - book with 200+ pages

Grown on bushes, blueberries are part of the rhododendron and azalea family
☀ Choose a book with a strong family theme or a book that features main characters that are family members or a book with flower(s) on the cover
TBR: Receiver of Many by Rachel Alexander (flower on the cover)
NEW: Cheating to Survive by Christine Ardigo ( strong family theme)

Hi, Jody
I hope you like your picks if you need to change anything just let me know.

Native to North America, blueberries were used by Native American tribes for food, medicine, and dye for baskets and cloth
(TBR) Downshift by Winter Travers - set in the US
(NEW) Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton - set in the US

Blueberries are only blue on the outside; the inside flesh is actually green.
(TBR) Dirty Sexy Saint by Carly Phillips - blue cover
(NEW) Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - blue cover and one of my favourites

Summer is peak blueberry season! Typically, the season begins in May and last through early fall.
(TBR) Price of a Kiss by Linda Kage - added in Sep 2015
(NEW) Divine By Mistake by P.C. Cast - set in the summer

Blueberries are also called star berries.
(TBR) Idol by Kristen Callihan - rock star
(NEW) Survival by A.M. Hargrove - stars on the cover

“Perfect” blueberries should be dusty in color.
(TBR) Croc's Return by Eve Langlais - face is hidden
(NEW) Unwind by Neal Shusterman - fog/haze on the cover

Often considered the healthiest fruit, blueberries are rich in vitamins C and E, manganese, and fiber, and have phenomenal antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
(TBR) Cardinal by Sara Mack - begins with C
(NEW) Marked by P.C. Cast - begins with M

Since 1995, blueberry consumption (and production) has tripled and the US and Canada produce roughly 200 million pounds of blueberries throughout the year!
(TBR) Drawn to You by Serena Grey - part of a trilogy & 200+ pages
(NEW) The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss - part of a trilogy

Grown on bushes, blueberries are part of the rhododendron and azalea family
Choose a book with a strong family theme or a book that features main characters that are family members or a book with flower(s) on the cover
(TBR) Kincaid by Marie James - I looked at all books on your pifm shelf and couldn't find anything that matches family or flowers on the cover I chose this book because after all aren't all MC members brothers. :)
(NEW) A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands - a strong family theme

Kathy D,

I will pick your books by the end of the day.

Kat I've done half your picks. I'll get the other half done tomorrow morning :D

Tina Theresa wrote: "Kathy D,

I will pick your books by the end of the day."

sounds good! thanks tina!

Tink Magoo is bad at reviews wrote: "Hi Melissa,
Your profile is still set to private so I've sent you a friend request in order to make your picks"

Sorry about that - picking day slipped my mind - fixed - I sent you a message too - not sure which you would check first

Hi Cecily ,
I hope you like what I have picked.

Native to North America.
(TBR) Running Wild
(NEW) The Christmas Mail Order Bride

Blueberries are only blue on the outside; the inside flesh is actually green.
(TBR) The Undomestic Goddess
(NEW) Accidental Abduction

Summer is peak blueberry season!
(TBR) Catch of the Day
(NEW) Suddenly One Summer

Blueberries are also called star berries.
(TBR) The Fame Game
(NEW) Summer with a Star

“Perfect” blueberries should be dusty in color.
(TBR) Dash & Lily's Book of Dares
(NEW) The Book Thief

Often considered the healthiest fruit.
(TBR) Carrier of the Mark
(NEW) Mitch's Win

Since 1995, blueberry consumption has tripled!
(TBR) Fairest
(NEW) A Starter Boyfriend

Grown on bushes, blueberries are part of the rhododendron and azalea family
(TBR) Big Girl Panties
(NEW) Snow White Sorrow

Hi Melissa,
I hope you enjoy your picks, any problems let me know

☀ Choose a book set in North America (Canada, US, and/or Mexico)
NEW: The Soul Mate
TBR: Out of a Dream


☀ Choose a book with a blue and/or green cover or a book featuring an alien (little “green” men) or shifters character
NEW: Dark Planet Warriors: The Complete Serial
TBR: His Bear Hands


☀ Choose a book added to your pickee’s to-read (or designated) shelf between May and September or a book set in the summer
NEW: King Hall
TBR: Stirred


☀ Choose a book with stars on the cover or a book with a character that is a “star” (e.g., actor, rock star, celebrity, or other famous person)
NEW: Beast, Part One
TBR: Forever My Girl


☀ Choose a book with fog/haze on the cover or a book where things are hidden on the cover or a book tagged romantic mystery/suspense
NEW: Like a Fox
TBR: Marked


☀ Choose a book title that begins with the letter “C,” “E,” “M,” or “A”
NEW: Sterling
TBR: Crimson Debt


☀ Choose a book that is part of a trilogy (three-book series) or a book with 200+ pages
NEW: Eden I
TBR: Dirty Angels


☀ Choose a book with a strong family theme or a book that features main characters that are family members or a book with flower(s) on the cover
NEW: Surrounded by Woods
TBR: Slow Burn

Hi Nicole!

Here are your picks, I hope you find one or two gems here!


Native to North America.
Three Simple Rules-tbr- Chicago
First Ink-new- Las Vegas

Blueberries are only blue on the outside; the inside flesh is actually green.
Unbreak My Heart-tbr- blue/green cover- I love LJ!

Summer is peak blueberry season!
Pool Man-new- summery!

Blueberries are also called star berries.
ShutterGirl-tbr- He's a star- I love CD Reiss!
Graceful Submission- new- He's a tv star

“Perfect” blueberries should be dusty in color.
To Tame a Wild Firefighter-tbr- fog on cover

Often considered the healthiest fruit.
Master Delacroix-tbr
Caressa's Knees-new- I noticed you read the first in the series. I really liked this next one too. The third in the series is my favorite- Odalisque.

Since 1995, blueberry consumption has tripled!
Smut-new- 315 pages- I really liked this one
Suite 269-new- looks good! over 200 pages

Grown on bushes, blueberries are part of the rhododendron and azalea family
Forget Me Knot-tbr- about a family of 4 brothers

Happy Reading!!

Hey LaurLa:
I hope you enjoy! Let me know if you have any issues!
July is National Blueberry Month! These berries are a popular fruit commonly found in pies, muffins, and pancakes…but here are some fact you may not know about this healthy, delicious berry…

Native to North America, blueberries were used by Native American tribes for food, medicine, and dye for baskets and cloth
☀ Choose a book set in North America (Canada, US, and/or Mexico)
TBR: Chance Encounter: Prequel
New: Lake in the Clouds



Blueberries are only blue on the outside; the inside flesh is actually green.
☀ Choose a book with a blue and/or green cover or a book featuring an alien (little “green” men) or shifters character
TBR: Melt For Me
New: Finding Audrey



Summer is peak blueberry season! Typically, the season begins in May and last through early fall.
☀ Choose a book added to your pickee’s to-read (or designated) shelf between May and September or a book set in the summer
TBR: Kiss Me, Dancer - Added May 8, 2013
New: The Weekenders - Set in the summer



Blueberries are also called star berries.
☀ Choose a book with stars on the cover or a book with a character that is a “star” (e.g., actor, rock star, celebrity, or other famous person)
TBR: Seducing Cinderella - Guy is a heavy weight champ/star
New: The Duke and I - He is a duke!



“Perfect” blueberries should be dusty in color.
☀ Choose a book with fog/haze on the cover or a book where things are hidden on the cover or a book tagged romantic mystery/suspense
TBR: The Housewife Assassin's Handbook - romantic mystery
New: The Obsession - hazing on the cover



Often considered the healthiest fruit, blueberries are rich in vitamins C and E, manganese, and fiber, and have phenomenal antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
☀ Choose a book title that begins with the letter “C,” “E,” “M,” or “A”
TBR: Can't Take My Eyes Off of You
New: Confess



Since 1995, blueberry consumption (and production) has tripled and the US and Canada produce roughly 200 million pounds of blueberries throughout the year!
☀ Choose a book that is part of a trilogy (three-book series) or a book with 200+ pages
TBR: Game for Trouble: Number 2 of 3
New: The Contract: Book with 371 pages



Grown on bushes, blueberries are part of the rhododendron and azalea family
☀ Choose a book with a strong family theme or a book that features main characters that are family members or a book with flower(s) on the cover
TBR: Sweet Tea and Secrets - Book with flowers
New: The Substitute - Book with flowers

MountainKat wrote: "Carmen, I'll get your picks up in the morning. I don't have the brainpower to deal with it tonight."

No problem :)

Rebecca wrote: "Hi, Jody
I hope you like your picks if you need to change anything just let me know.

Native to North America, blueberries were used by Native American tribes for food, medicine, and dye for baske..."

Thanks Rebecca these look great!!

@Diane:
Here are some picks for you. I tried to mix it up some and I hope you enjoy.
Ezi

☀Set in North America : TBR: New to You:

☀ Shifters character: TBR: New to You:

☀ Added between May and Sept: TBR (8/22/12): New to You (9/15/2011):

☀ MC is a “star”:TBR: New to You:

☀ Fog/haze on the cover: TBR: New to You:

☀ Title begins with “C”: TBR: New to You:

☀ Part of a trilogy: TBR: New to You:

☀ Strong family theme: TBR: New to You:

Hi Nereta! I enjoyed looking through your shelves – even though they’re pretty small, I found quite a few of my favorites there, which made picking for you easy and fun! I hope you find something here that works for you!

☀ Choose a book set in North America (Canada, US, and/or Mexico)
NEW: Dark Citadel
TBR: The Perfect Play

☀ Choose a book with a blue and/or green cover or a book featuring an alien (little “green” men) or shifters character
NEW: Storm's Heart or Slave to Sensation
TBR: Extreme Exposure

☀ Choose a book added to your pickee’s to-read (or designated) shelf between May and September or a book set in the summer
NEW: Going Long
TBR: Tangled

☀ Choose a book with stars on the cover or a book with a character that is a “star” (e.g., actor, rock star, celebrity, or other famous person)
NEW: Alex
TBR: Lick

☀ Choose a book with fog/haze on the cover or a book where things are hidden on the cover or a book tagged romantic mystery/suspense
NEW: Hard as It Gets
TBR: When You Dare

☀ Choose a book title that begins with the letter “C,” “E,” “M,” or “A”
NEW: Misplaced Princess
TBR: Magic Bites

☀ Choose a book that is part of a trilogy (three-book series) or a book with 200+ pages
NEW: Exclusively Yours
TBR: Dark Lover or Blood Brothers

☀ Choose a book with a strong family theme or a book that features main characters that are family members or a book with flower(s) on the cover
NEW: Come Monday
TBR: To Kill a Mockingbird

Happy Reading!

Hi Karen H
I hope you enjoy your picks let me know if I need to redo any of them!

Choose a book set in North America (Canada, US, and/or Mexico)
TBR Purity in Death - (set in US)
NEW Spider's Bite - (set in US)


Choose a book with a blue and/or green cover or a book featuring an alien (little “green” men) or shifters character
TBR The Hooker and the Hermit (green cover)
NEW Settling the Score (green & blue cover)


Choose a book added to your pickee’s to-read (or designated) shelf between May and September or a book set in the summer
TBR Friday I'm in Love (added in May)
NEW Matched (summer)


Choose a book with stars on the cover or a book with a character that is a “star” (e.g., actor, rock star, celebrity, or other famous person)
TBR Mister O (famous cartoonist)
NEW To Love Jason Thorn (movie star)


Choose a book with fog/haze on the cover or a book where things are hidden on the cover or a book tagged romantic mystery/suspense
TBR On Her Master's Secret Service (romantic suspense)
NEW Cover Me (romantic suspense)


Choose a book title that begins with the letter “C,” “E,” “M,” or “A”
TBR MacRieve (begins with M)
NEW Angels' Blood (begins with A)


Choose a book that is part of a trilogy (three-book series) or a book with 200+ pages
TBR Sweet Little Lies (384 pgs)
NEW Just One of the Guys (376 pgs)


Choose a book with a strong family theme or a book that features main characters that are family members or a book with flower(s) on the cover
TBR One Sexy Ride (family members)
NEW Kaleb (strong family theme & mc are family)

Hey Jane (PS) !!

Native to North America, blueberries were used by Native American tribes for food, medicine, and dye for baskets and cloth
-Snow On The Mountain (Mountain #2) by P.D. Singer TBR ~Colorado, USA

Blueberries are only blue on the outside; the inside flesh is actually green.
-Beautiful Oblivion (The Maddox Brothers #1) by Jamie McGuire N2U ~Blue and Green Cover

Summer is peak blueberry season! Typically, the season begins in May and last through early fall.
-A Cupid's Wager (A Valentine Rainbow) by Deanna Wadsworth TBR ~Added May 06, 2016

Blueberries are also called star berries.
-Pucked (Pucked #1) by Helena Hunting N2U ~Male MC is a famous hockey player!

“Perfect” blueberries should be dusty in color.
-Hearts In Darkness (Hearts In Darkness #1) by Laura Kaye TBR ~Girl on Cover is hidden by guy

Often considered the healthiest fruit, blueberries are rich in vitamins C and E, manganese, and fiber, and have phenomenal antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
-Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone N2U ~Starts with the letter "E"

Since 1995, blueberry consumption (and production) has tripled and the US and Canada produce roughly 200 million pounds of blueberries throughout the year!
-Wild Pitch (Homeruns #1) by Sloan Johnson TBR ~248 Pages

Grown on bushes, blueberries are part of the rhododendron and azalea family
-Never Seduce A Scot (The Montgomerys and Armstrongs #1) by Maya Banks N2U ~ Family is very important in this book!

Rachel C. wrote: "Suzanne... I know my tbr is huuuuge, so it's hard to find books new to me.... I would say I'm sorry, but I like my lists too much unfortunately XD Previously, people have just picked books by autho..."

No worries I was able to find some new books for you!

Jody wrote: "Hi Karen H
I hope you enjoy your picks let me know if I need to redo any of them!

Choose a book set in North America (Canada, US, and/or Mexico)
TBR Purity in Death - (set in US)
N..."

Thanks for the great picks, Jody! I see several that I'm definitely planning on reading next month, and several more that will be added to my TBR for the near future, even if I can't get to them within the month...and one or two that I might end up reading before the end of this month. =P Lots of wonderful choices!

Katherine wrote: "Hi Cecily ,
I hope you like what I have picked.

Native to North America.
(TBR) Running Wild
(NEW) The Christmas Mail Order Bride

Blueberries are only blue on the ..."


Thanks!! Got some of these books put on hold at the library!! Looking forward to getting into these! There was only one that you put #2 instead of #1 which was Fairest so I put Unenchanted on hold!! Thanks again!!

Hi Rachel C., your TBR is about as bad as mine! Here are your pics for this month, I hope you enjoy!

Native to North America, blueberries were used by Native American tribes for food, medicine, and dye for baskets and cloth
☀ Choose a book set in North America (Canada, US, and/or Mexico)

Set in North America: Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs
Set in North America: Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen - *New*

Blueberries are only blue on the outside; the inside flesh is actually green.
☀ Choose a book with a blue and/or green cover or a book featuring an alien (little “green” men) or shifters character

Blue/Green Cover: Beautiful Oblivion by Jamie McGuire
Shifter Character: Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews

Summer is peak blueberry season! Typically, the season begins in May and last through early fall.
☀ Choose a book added to your pickee’s to-read (or designated) shelf between May and September or a book set in the summer

Added in May 2016: Dragon Fall by Katie MacAlister
Set in Summer: Summer's Last Breath by Kimberly James

Blueberries are also called star berries.
☀ Choose a book with stars on the cover or a book with a character that is a “star” (e.g., actor, rock star, celebrity, or other famous person)

Stars on the Cover: The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen - *new*
Celebrity character: The Unidentified Redhead by Alice Clayton

“Perfect” blueberries should be dusty in color.
☀ Choose a book with fog/haze on the cover or a book where things are hidden on the cover or a book tagged romantic mystery/suspense

Fog/Haze = Ripper by Isabel Allende
Hidden Cover = The Rose & the Dagger by Renee Ahdieh
Romantic Mystery / Suspense = 1st to Die by James Patterson

Often considered the healthiest fruit, blueberries are rich in vitamins C and E, manganese, and fiber, and have phenomenal antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
☀ Choose a book title that begins with the letter “C,” “E,” “M,” or “A”

C = Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
E = Extreme Honor by Piper J. Drake
M = Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley
A = After You by Jojo Moyes

Since 1995, blueberry consumption (and production) has tripled and the US and Canada produce roughly 200 million pounds of blueberries throughout the year!
☀ Choose a book that is part of a trilogy (three-book series) or a book with 200+ pages

Trilogy = Blood Magick by Nora Roberts
200+ Pages = The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen - *new*

Grown on bushes, blueberries are part of the rhododendron and azalea family
☀ Choose a book with a strong family theme or a book that features main characters that are family members or a book with flower(s) on the cover

Strong Family Theme = A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin
Family Members = Room by Emma Donoghue
Flowers on the Cover = The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen - *new*

Hi Ashley ~ some of the New are authors you haven't read - you have a lot of books/authors on your list:)
I hope I've found something you will enjoy!

☀ Choose a book set in North America (Canada, US, and/or Mexico)
NEW: Cage
TBR: Something Reckless

☀ Choose a book with a blue and/or green cover or a book featuring an alien (little “green” men) or shifters character
TBR: Allegiance of Honor (blue cover) OR Renegade Orion (aliens)

☀ Choose a book added to your pickee’s to-read (or designated) shelf between May and September or a book set in the summer
TBR: Lilith Enraptured (added May 27th)

☀ Choose a book with stars on the cover or a book with a character that is a “star” (e.g., actor, rock star, celebrity, or other famous person)
NEW: Graceful Submission (actor)
TBR: Rhythm, Chord & Malykhin (band members/rock stars)

☀ Choose a book with fog/haze on the cover or a book where things are hidden on the cover or a book tagged romantic mystery/suspense
NEW: Forgotten Sins
TBR: Sempre: Redemption

☀ Choose a book title that begins with the letter “C,” “E,” “M,” or “A”
TBR: "M" Magic Shifts

☀ Choose a book that is part of a trilogy (three-book series) or a book with 200+ pages
NEW: On the Island 200+ pages

☀ Choose a book with a strong family theme or a book that features main characters that are family members or a book with flower(s) on the cover
NEW: The Husband Trap
TBR: Lethal Rider


Happy reading!!

Tink Magoo is bad at reviews wrote: "Hi Melissa,
I hope you enjoy your picks, any problems let me know

☀ Choose a book set in North America (Canada, US, and/or Mexico)
NEW: The Soul Mate
TBR:..."


Tink ~ thanks for the picks! I see several I'd like to read.

Suzanne wrote: "Your TBR is about as bad as mine! Here are your pics for this month, I hope you enjoy!...

I'm so glad I'm not alone!! XD Thank you for the picks! I can see several that I think I might read next month :)

Hi Shelby,
Here are your picks. I hope you can find something you like.

North America: How Do You Know? (New York City); Nuts (my favorite of all my recently read books!); Getting Skinny (also really good, set in Canada)

Blue/Green cover/shifter: The Heiress Effect (green on cover); >Sleepless in Montana (also green on cover, an older book, but REALLY good); The Mane Attraction ( shifter/on your TBR)

Summer blueberry season: Oleander House (added in May 2016); A Spear of Summer Grass (has summer in the title and covers many seasons)

Star Berries: How I Met Your Father; Size 12 Is Not Fat (both featuring rock stars of a sort); Oh My Stars (for a different kind of star)

Perfect blueberries: Fusion ( fog/haze on cover); The Devil Drinks Coffee (romantic mystery/suspense)

Vitamins C, E, M, A: Cross Bones and Easy Bake Coven (your TBR and I just couldn't resist that second title!); Millie's Fling and Must Love Otters (from my Read list, and also the second title is hilarious and one of my recent favorites)

Blueberry Consumption: Series: How to Run with a Naked Werewolf and Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter (loved this series!); 200+ pages: Baby Love (an older one but a really good one)

Bushes, flowers: Bluestone Homecoming (family story, on your TBR list); Sea Swept (family series, this is the first book; I really enjoyed this one.)

Happy Reading!

Cecily wrote: "Katherine wrote: "Hi Cecily ,
I hope you like what I have picked.

Native to North America.
(TBR) Running Wild
(NEW) The Christmas Mail Order Bride

Blueberries are ..."

Oh, I'm sorry I didn't notice, I can change it to book one instead of book two - I've already read book one myself in that series and I think it would be better reading book one first before reading book two.

☘KathyD☘ ,
Here are your picks.

☀ Choose a book set in North America (Canada, US, and/or Mexico)


☀ Choose a book with a blue and/or green cover or a book featuring an alien (little “green” men) or shifters character


☀ Choose a book added to your pickee’s to-read (or designated) shelf between May and September or a book set in the summer


☀ Choose a book with stars on the cover or a book with a character that is a “star” (e.g., actor, rock star, celebrity, or other famous person)


☀ Choose a book with fog/haze on the cover or a book where things are hidden on the cover or a book tagged romantic mystery/suspense


☀ Choose a book title that begins with the letter “C,” “E,” “M,” or “A”


☀ Choose a book that is part of a trilogy (three-book series) or a book with 200+ pages


☀ Choose a book with a strong family theme or a book that features main characters that are family members or a book with flower(s) on the cover

♎ Nereta♎ wrote: "Hi Tina,
Here is my picks for you :)


Native to North America, blueberries were used by Native American tribes for food, medicine, and dye for baskets and cloth
☀ Choose a book set in North Ameri..."

Thanks for the picks.

Kat Here are my picks for you :D ...Hope you like them!


☀ Choose a book set in North America (Canada, US, and/or Mexico)
The Baller: A Down and Dirty Football Novel
Blueberry Boys - had to slot this in somewhere! - I haven't read it but it is on my TBR, and it is in audio.

☀ Choose a book with a blue and/or green cover or a book featuring an alien (little “green” men) or shifters character
Bite Me
The Lightning-Struck Heart - I thought this was hilarious, and its in audio.
Bone Rider - just cos I loved this book and it has an alien in it :)

☀ Choose a book added to your pickee’s to-read (or designated) shelf between May and September or a book set in the summer
Simon Says: Mine
Red Dirt Heart - great sense of place, but not in audio :(

☀ Choose a book with stars on the cover or a book with a character that is a “star” (e.g., actor, rock star, celebrity, or other famous person)
The Countess Conspiracy
Perfect Imperfections - in audio

☀ Choose a book with fog/haze on the cover or a book where things are hidden on the cover or a book tagged romantic mystery/suspense.
Eternity in Death
In a Dark Wood - haven't read this yet, but it's a shortie (not in audio)

☀ Choose a book title that begins with the letter “C,” “E,” “M,” or “A”
Appealed

☀ Choose a book that is part of a trilogy (three-book series) or a book with 200+ pages
Skating on Thin Ice: Seattle Sockeyes Hockey
The Deal (great in audio)

☀ Choose a book with a strong family theme or a book that features main characters that are family members or a book with flower(s) on the cover
Spellbound Falls
Tall, Tatted and Tempting - available in audio - did you noticing a little theme?

Cecily wrote: " Hey Jane (PS) !!

Native to North America, blueberries were used by Native American tribes for food, medicine, and dye for baskets and cloth
-Snow On The Mountain (Mountain #2) by P.D. Singer..."

Thanks Cecily! The picks look great - will go check out the ones not on my list :)

Thanks Jane! So many awesome choices!!

And yes, I did notice a theme - one that works for me! =)

OK Carmen, here you go! We didn't have a lot in common, but I hope I found some that work for you. I pulled some from all over your TBR, but I tried to get some recent adds as well as using your recent reads for ideas. Some of the new ones are on your shelf, but you've never read the author and they are good so I couldn't resist. =)

Set in North America:
TBR: Get Lucky by Lila Monroe - looks cute!
NEW: Skating on Thin Ice: Seattle Sockeyes Hockey by Jami Davenport - for the group buddy read!

Blue/Green Cover or Shifters:
TBR: Shifting Shadows: Stories from the World of Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs - looks like you enjoy these!
NEW: All Roar and No Bite by Celia Kyle - you rated the first one highly!

Summer:
TBR: Awakened by a Demoness by Felicity Heaton - if you are up to #10 in the series, I guess you like them!
NEW: Suddenly One Summer by Julie James - I love her stuff!

Super Star:
TBR: Mister O by Lauren Blakely - we both liked Big Rock, I'm reading this soon too!
NEW: Dirty by Kylie Scott - I recently listened to this and really enjoyed it!

Mystery/Suspense:
TBR: Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb - I have to recommend Roarke when I can!
NEW: Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare - LOVE her stuff and the audios are fabulous! I'm listening to one now and it was hard to put down to work on your picks!

Title that begins with the letter “C,” “E,” “M,” or “A”:
TBR: Everywhere and Every Way by Jennifer Probst - looks good!
NEW: The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston - fun books, I'm really enjoying them in audio!

Trilogies:
TBR: Wicked Love by Michelle A. Valentine - This one caught my eye!
NEW: Heat Exchange by Shannon Stacey - Love her work, this was a good trilogy!

Family:
TBR: Hard as It Gets by Laura Kaye - great series!
NEW: Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis - I love Lucky Harbor, such a good book!

Happy Reading!!

ThatEzi wrote: "@Diane:
Here are some picks for you. I tried to mix it up some and I hope you enjoy.
Ezi

☀Set in North America : TBR: New to You: [bookcover:Undecided|29247999..."

Thanks for the great picks Ezi. Not sure yet where I'm going to start.

Ravenbleu here are my picks for you. I hope you find something you like.

Book takes place in North America:
Challenge shelf: Easy Love
New: Club Shadowlands one of my favorites

Book with a blue or green cover
Challenge shelf: Screwed
New: Archer's Voice blue on the cover

Book added to shelf between may and september
Challenge shelf: A Ruthless Proposition

Book with a star on cover or a star in the book
Challenge shelf:Bad Romeo

Mystery/suspense
Challenge shelf: Crow

Begins with a C,E,M,A
Challenge shelf: Cocky Bastard
New: Masked Innocence

Part of a trilogy or more than 200 pages
Challenge shelf: First Touch
New: Slammed

Strong family
Challenge shelf: Nuts
New: One Tiny Lie

Fran wrote: "Hi Nicole!

Here are your picks, I hope you find one or two gems here!


Native to North America.
Three Simple Rules-tbr- Chicago
First Ink-new- Las Vegas

Blueberr..."

I think i will choose Graceful Submission. Thx for the pics.

Hello Lacee-
Here are the books I selected. I hope you like them. I checked your read list against those I chose. If I picked some you've already read, just let me know and I'll find others. I chose from your to be read list. The books from your list are listed first and my picks are second. All but one of the ones I've picked, I've read. You have some great titles. Enjoy!





Dirty Little Secret Lora Leigh
Cherishing Brianna Caitlyn O'Leary (Haven't read it yet, on my tbr list)

(I know it's a Christmas book, but I love this holiday!)

Hi Suzanne

Wow! You have a lot of books on your shelf. And I have to ask, are you really currently reading 166 of them - because that is majorly impressive. Since you have so many on your TBR, you'll have more picks from that, but I did find 5 new authors/books for you.

Not surprising, we have a lot of books in common, so I hope you like your picks.

1. North America - Summon the Keeper by Tanya Huff is set in Canada. I like the idea of keepers and setting up at an inn that has a hole to Hell in the basement leads to some interesting stories. Jennifer Crusie is one of my favorite authors and your have some of my favorites on your shelf. I went with Bet Me as I love the long build and the characters are all great.



2. Shifter: Howling at the Moon by Karen MacInerney takes an interesting look at how to be a werewolf in the modern day world - accomodations you need to make for your career, what happens when you finally meet another, etc. Good fun! Bitten by Kelley Armstrong is the tale of the only female werewolf who is straddling both worlds (human and werewolf) and where her decisions take her. This features one of my all time favorite book couples.



3. Summer: You added this in July - Kindling the Moon by Jenn Bennett. Start of a great, but short (only 4 books) series about demons. The first new option is Ready to Were by Robyn Peterman. Cute shorter shifter story (say that 5 times fast) with fun characters and a sense of humor.



4. Stars: Dark Descendant by Jenna Black has a bunch of mythologies and a very confused character (and reader) at the beginning. But a very interesting world. New book #2 is Off to Be the Wizard by Scott Meyer. The hero finds a computer program that basically controls everything and then gets in trouble and you think it is going to be predictable and it isn't. Great read!



5. Mystery: Both of these are new to you. Semi-Charmed by Isabel Jordan was set in a scary world that gave vampires rights and made hunters mostly illegal. Harper will do the right thing, she just needs some muscle. Catnapped by Gabriella Herkert has the heroine surprised when her quickie Vegas husband shows up at her door.



6. Begins with C, E, M, or A: You have this author on your TRB, but not this trilogy - Cold Burn of Magic by Jennifer Estep is YA UF where a thief gets forced into being a bodyguard for one of the main families. It is kind of like the mob but with powers. The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green is like a James Bond book set in an Urban Fantasy world. Tons of action and cool magic.



7. Over 200 pgs - Stuck In Shangri-La by Kasey Michaels is a fun contemporary romance. The Deal by Elle Kennedy surprised me with how much I loved it. The characters are great and I'm going to need to re-read soon.



8. Flowers and Family: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder has a very intriguing premise - learning to be (and hopefully survive) a poison taster and the entire book is amazing. The final new book is Huntress by Nicole Hamlett where a newly divorced mother finds out she is the daughter of Diana (The Goddess of the Hunt) and has a calling and has to get into shape to save the world.

MountainKat wrote: "OK Carmen, here you go! We didn't have a lot in common, but I hope I found some that work for you. I pulled some from all over your TBR, but I tried to get some recent adds as well as using your re..."

Thanks MountainKat. I see many good ones here :)

Here are my picks for Danielle Happy Reading.

Native to North America
☀ Choose a book set in North America (Canada, US, and/or Mexico)
(TBR) Yuri (set in Texas)
(New) The Unsung Hero (set in Boston)


☀ Choose a book with a blue and/or green cover or a book featuring an alien (little “green” men) or shifters character
(TBR) Yours to Keep
(New) Obsidian (green and a hot alien)


☀ Choose a book added to your pickee’s to-read (or designated) shelf between May and September or a book set in the summer
(TBR) Her Summer with the Marine
(New) The Rumor



☀ Choose a book with stars on the cover or a book with a character that is a “star” (e.g., actor, rock star, celebrity, or other famous person)
(TBR) Play
(New) Maybe Someday


☀ Choose a book with fog/haze on the cover or a book where things are hidden on the cover or a book tagged romantic mystery/suspense
(TBR) Count to Ten
(New) Dirty Angels


☀ Choose a book title that begins with the letter “C,” “E,” “M,” or “A”
(TBR) Eternally Yours
(New) Monster in His Eyes


☀ Choose a book that is part of a trilogy (three-book series) or a book with 200+ pages
(TBR) Faith & Fidelity (200+ pages)
(New) Yummy Addictions (trilogy)


☀ Choose a book with a strong family theme or a book that features main characters that are family members or a book with flower(s) on the cover
(TBR) Play with Me
(New) Stuck-Up Suit

Hey Pam

I hope you have a wonderful July and find something good in this group.

☀ Choose a book set in North America (Canada, US, and/or Mexico)
NEW: Stranded with a Billionaire – I LOVED this series. I hope you do too
TBR: Rock Chick Rescue – This series got recommended to me and I love it.



☀ Choose a book with a blue and/or green cover or a book featuring an alien (little “green” men) or shifters character

NEW: Accidental Abduction – Eve’s one of my favorite authors and this series is fun.
TBR: The Name of the Wind – Another series that was recommended and is great.



☀ Choose a book added to your pickee’s to-read (or designated) shelf between May and September or a book set in the summer

NEW: The Wall of Winnipeg and Me – I stumbled across this book earlier this year and thought it was a beautiful sotry.
TBR: Until November – Small town guy falls for a big town girl.



☀ Choose a book with stars on the cover or a book with a character that is a “star” (e.g., actor, rock star, celebrity, or other famous person)

NEW: Falling Down – It’s a little cute but I liked that they years before and had both remembered the meeting
TBR: The Mighty Storm – I liked the way the characters interacted in this one. Not your typical rocker romance.



☀ Choose a book with fog/haze on the cover or a book where things are hidden on the cover or a book tagged romantic mystery/suspense

NEW: Fatal Affair – the main characters are both great and the mystery is fast paced
TBR: Grave Peril – It’s Dresdon! Enough said!



☀ Choose a book title that begins with the letter “C,” “E,” “M,” or “A”

NEW: Austenland – This is a great take on Pride and Prejudice
TBR: Memoirs of a Geisha – A beautiful book that was made into a stunning movie.



☀ Choose a book that is part of a trilogy (three-book series) or a book with 200+ pages

NEW: Avoiding Commitment – A little bit different from most love triangles
TBR: In Bed with a Highlander – It’s on my TBR list too



☀ Choose a book with a strong family theme or a book that features main characters that are family members or a book with flower(s) on the cover
NEW: Tink's Neverland – One of my favorite paranormal romances. The hero has lots of brothers.
TBR: Confessions of an Alli Cat -Yet another book that was recommended and I thoroughly enjoyed. Beware, you will laugh out loud with this one.