Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Hi Nancy H!
Here are your picks--some from your TBR, some new to you

Set in North America
New next one in the Eve Dallas series you haven't read and isn't on your TBR
TBR I love this series

Shifters
Both from your TBR

Summer
TBR

Star
TBR not my favorite Mary Kay Andrews but MC is a "celebrity"
New to you

Fog/Romantic suspense
TBR
New

Begin with A
TBR or

Trilogy
TBR
New this is the first in a YA series. One of my nonreaders tells me that the second book is the best book he has ever read. I plan to read the series this summer

Family
Both new to you or If you like anything Tolkein the second book is better than I ever expected with laugh out loud parts.

Aminko wrote: "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 –..."

Thanks for the picks Aminko--definitely starting with The Wall of Winnipeg and Me because I just was able to find a free copy. It's summer break as of yesterday so I hope to read more than one!

Tina Theresa wrote: "☘KathyD☘ ,
Here are your picks.

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


☀ Choose a book with a blue ..."

Thanks Tina! These are some great picks! =)

~KarenH~ wrote: "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 h..."

Thank you for picking my books. I cant wait to read some

Zorina,

I'm on vacation in Hawaii but I'll sit down later today and pick out your books and get them posted.

Danielle

Tink Magoo is bad at reviews:
Hope you enjoy your picks! It was fun looking through your TBR. We have just enough in common to make picking easier but also different enough to give me some new books to consider myself! Let me know if you need repicks!

Happy Reading!!

Native to North America, blueberries were used by Native American tribes for food, medicine, and dye for baskets and cloth
✧TBR: Embattled Hearts - J.M Madden - north america is so broad so went with a favorite of mine
✧NEW: Undeniably You - Jewel E. Ann - this was an unexpected 5 star for me - you have not read this author though you have different book on your TBR


Blueberries are only blue on the outside; the inside flesh is actually green
✧TBR: Grimspace - Ann Aguirre - i'm not a sci-fi fan but I do like this series. the aliens aren't necessarily green and they are definitely not all little!!
✧NEW: Bonded - Nicky Charles - one of my favorite shifter series


Blueberries are only blue on the outside; the inside flesh is actually green
✧TBR: Dangerous to Know & Love - Jane Harvey-Berrick - added May 2015
✧NEW: Anyone But You - Jennifer Crusie - one of my favorite authors - takes place in summer time


Blueberries are also called star berries
✧TBR: Suffer Love - Ashley Herring Blake - stars in the background
✧NEW: Backstage Pass - Olivia Cunnung - Rockstars!!! HOT!!!!


“Perfect” blueberries should be dusty in color
✧TBR: No Turning Back - Tiffany Snow - romantic suspense but set in my hometown… gotta love it!
✧NEW: The Gingerbread Man - Maggie Shayne - just finished this one and really liked it


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: The Mistake - Elle Kennedy - starts with M - I am enjoying this series
✧NEW: Escorted - Claire Kent - starts with E - one of my favorites


Since 1995, blueberry consumption (and production) has tripled and the US and Canada produce roughly 200 million pounds of blueberries throughout the year
✧TBR: Lord Savage - Mia Gabriel - it's a trilogy and on your TBR ;-)
✧NEW: Sultry with a Twist - Macy Beckett - kind of a fun southern small town trilogy


Grown on bushes, blueberries are part of the rhododendron and azalea family
✧TBR: Down to You - M. Leighton - there is a lot of family in this book - not sure it's all good family, though…
✧NEW: Real Happy Family - Caeli Wolfson Widger - more not quite sure I'd want this family...

Lacee wrote: "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..."

Thanks, Lacee! Looks like some great stuff here! Can't wait to dig in!

Hi Katherine! Here is what I came up with:

1. Native to North America, blueberries were used by Native American tribes for food, medicine, and dye for baskets and cloth
TBR: Mail Order Molly - set in US.
NEW: A Questionable Client - set in post-apocalyptic US, nice short story, a prequel to the Kate Daniels series.

2. Blueberries are only blue on the outside; the inside flesh is actually green.
TBR: The Last Ever After - blue and green on cover.
NEW: The Duke's Holiday - blue on cover, funny, lighthearted historical romance book

3. Summer is peak blueberry season! Typically, the season begins in May and last through early fall.
TBR: Changeling - added to the designated shelf on May 16.
NEW: Secrets of a Summer Night - summer setting.

4. Blueberries are also called star berries.
TBR: Summer With A Star - Hollywood "star" character.
NEW: The Lion's Lady - falling star on cover

5. “Perfect” blueberries should be dusty in color.
TBR: My Boyfriend Merlin - foggy background on the cover
NEW: Silent in the Grave - one of my fav Historical Mystery Romance

6. 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: Cade - starts with "C"
NEW: The Accidental Werewolf - starts with "A" (ignoring "The"), funny pnr

7. Since 1995, blueberry consumption (and production) has tripled and the US and Canada produce roughly 200 million pounds of blueberries throughout the year!
TBR: The Duchess War - 270 pages
NEW: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake - 434 pages, funny, lighthearted historical romance book, one of my favorite books.

8. Grown on bushes, blueberries are part of the rhododendron and azalea family
TBR: Betrayal - flower on the cover
NEW: Just Imagine - flowers on the cover


Happy reading!!

ravenbleu wrote: "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 A..."

Thanks so much, Looking forward to getting started next month. Thanks for the two new suggestions also. Happy Reading!

Pam wrote: "Aminko wrote: "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: [book:Stranded with a Billiona..."

Good choice!! I hope you get to read some great books this summer.

☘KathyD☘ wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Sitting outside to read a book. :)"

i'll sneak you in Amanda! =)"

Thank you.

fleurette wrote: "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 ..."

Looks good. I can't decide which one to read first. :)

Pam wrote: "Hi Nancy H!
Here are your picks--some from your TBR, some new to you

Set in North America
New next one in the Eve Dallas series you haven't read and isn't on you..."

Hi Pam,
Thank you for great picks! I don't even know where to start, there are so many that I just want to pick up and read all at once!
Just FYI, I did read "Red Kayak" so long ago it isn't on my Read shelf here, and I thought it was a fantastic story. The teens in my library loved it so much we had to get multiple copies! I am going to try to read the second one if that is okay with you.

Happy Reading to you as well!

Zorina,

My books for you:

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

TBR: Charming the Highlander
NEW: Raphael

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

TBR: Feel the Burn
NEW: Feral Sins

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

TBR: Rapture
NEW: Suddenly One Summer

Blueberries are also called star berries.

TBR: Why Not Me?
NEW: The Deal

“Perfect” blueberries should be dusty in color.

NEW: Carter
NEW: Untraceable

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: Eidolon
NEW: A Cold Dark Place

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

TBR: The Dirt on Ninth Grave
NEW: Dirty Thoughts

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

TBR: A Kiss to Remember
NEW: Forgotten Sins

Hope you enjoy!

Vandhana,

Here 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

☀ TBR : A Walk to Remember (North Carolina,US)
☀ TBR: First Grave on the Right (New Mexico,US)
☀ New: The Restorer (South Carolina,US)

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

☀ TBR: Divergent
☀ TBR: Outlander
☀ New: Tithe

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

☀ TBR : Truth or Beard
☀ TBR: The Kite Runner
☀ New: Secrets of a Summer Night

Blueberries are also called star berries.

☀ TBR: Stardust
☀ TBR: Lick
☀ New: To the Moon and Back

“Perfect” blueberries should be dusty in color.

☀ TBR: The Gamble
☀ TBR: Storm Front
☀ New: Darkhouse

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: Moon Called
☀ TBR: A Week to Be Wicked
☀ New: Magic to the Bone

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

☀ TBR: Kiss of Midnight
☀ TBR: Dead Until Dark
☀ New: The Siren

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

☀ TBR: The Secret
☀ TBR: City of Bones
☀ New: Poison Study

Hi Fran,

Here is your books for this month :)

Native to North America, blueberries were used by Native American tribes for food, medicine, and dye for baskets and cloth
New The Time Traveler's Wife
New The Help

Blueberries are only blue on the outside; the inside flesh is actually green.
TBR You Know Me Well
TBR The Easter Bunny's Bear
Summer is peak blueberry season! Typically, the season begins in May and last through early fall.
TBR Off the Record
TBR Officer off Limits
Blueberries are also called star berries.
TBR Moonlight Becomes You
TBR Lick
“Perfect” blueberries should be dusty in color.
New Unlawful Contact
New Mr. Perfect
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 All over You
TBR Chance of a Lifetime
Since 1995, blueberry consumption (and production) has tripled and the US and Canada produce roughly 200 million pounds of blueberries throughout the year!
TBR Destructively Alluring
New The Immortals of Meluha --> Indian Mythology-recommend you to give it a try :)
Grown on bushes, blueberries are part of the rhododendron and azalea family
New Just Listen
New Roses

Happy reading :)

Amanda wrote: "Vandhana,

Here 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


☀ TBR : [book:A Walk to Rem..."

Thank you so much :) I can see so many books that was already in my list for this month ;)

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Vandhana wrote: "
Hi Fran,
Here is your books for this month :)
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Thanks for the picks Vandhana! I will go with You Know Me Well, as I have the library book waiting to go.
Hopefully I can get to a few more in July :)

Thanks. I've read #1. And on #2, I'm up to so I'll go with that one because I want to get back to Psy-Changeling
I like the picks.

Nicole wrote: I think i will choose Graceful Submission. Thx for the pics."

Nicole,
I read this one several years ago but remember liking it. I hope you enjoy it!

Fran wrote: "Nicole wrote: I think i will choose Graceful Submission. Thx for the pics."

Nicole,
I read this one several years ago but remember liking it. I hope you enjoy it!"

Thanks. I want to catch up on the series

Danielle wrote: "Zorina,
My books for you:
..."

Thank you Danielle, have a nice vacation!!

Looks like I'm the only one left.

Rebecca wrote: "Looks like I'm the only one left."

Not quite, I think there is one other set missing. Shelby is good about making her picks though, she gets super busy sometimes, but she gets them done. =)

Okay, I hope she knows wasn't trying to be nasty in any way.

Rebecca wrote: "Okay, I hope she knows wasn't trying to be nasty in any way."

No, I'm sure she wouldn't! We all feel the same way you do when we are waiting - it's so hard!

Hello Aminko,

Sorry for doing this so last minute I had a really busy week/weekend.

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)

Dark Needs at Night's Edge (Immortals After Dark #5) by Kresley Cole (TBR) - Set in the US

Sudden Response by R.L. Mathewson (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

Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1) by Andrews, Ilona (TBR) - Green Cover

Love is Blind by Lynsay Sands (NEW)



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

The Score (Off-Campus, #3) by Kennedy, Elle (TBR) - put on your shelf 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)

The Game Plan (Game On #3) by Kristen Callihan (TBR) - Sports 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

Big Bad Wolf (The Others, #2) by Warren, Christine (TBR) - Hazy cover.

Neanderthal Seeks Human (Knitting in the City, #1) by Reid, Penny (NEW)



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”

Manwhore (Manwhore, #1) by Evans, Katy (TBR)

A Sorceress of His Own (The Gifted Ones, #1) by Duvall, Dianne (NEW)



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

Pierced (Lucian & Lia #1) by Sydney Landon (TBR) - Over 200 pages.

The Bride (Lairds' Fiancées, #1) by Garwood, Julie (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

Perfection (Neighbor from Hell, #2) by Mathewson, R.L. (TBR)

Law Man (Dream Man, #3) by Ashley, Kristen (NEW) - My favorite book by this author. Can be read as a standalone.

Zorina wrote: "Hi Katherine! Here is what I came up with:

1. Native to North America, blueberries were used by Native American tribes for food, medicine, and dye for baskets and cloth
TBR: [book:Mail Order Moll..."


Thank you for the picks.

If I've marked everything correctly, Rebecca is the only person waiting on picks....Shelby plans on getting your picks up today, Rebecca.
If anyone else is missing picks, please let me know! Thanks!

Okay

Hey Rebecca! Sorry this has taken so long for me to get posted for you. I've been crazy busy, but I hope you enjoy some of these selections. :D

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 - The Help
New - The Deal



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 - Night Embrace
New - Dragonflight



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 - Ruby Red
New - Nightkeepers (I think this was summer, but it's been awhile so I could be a little off)



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 - Mirror Image
New - Ready Player One



“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 - Ill Wind
New - The Unsung Hero



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 Court of Thorns and Roses
New - The Mane Event



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 - Daughter of the Blood
New - The Girl in the Steel Corset



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 - The Lightning Thief
New - On Dublin Street

looks like everyone has their July list...now the wait for July 1...happy reading!

Shelby wrote: "Hey Rebecca! Sorry this has taken so long for me to get posted for you. I've been crazy busy, but I hope you enjoy some of these selections. :D

Native to North America, blueberries were used by N..."

Thankyou!

☘KathyD☘ wrote: "looks like everyone has their July list...now the wait for July 1...happy reading!"

Awesome! No repicks - I love when that happens!!

MountainKat wrote: "☘KathyD☘ wrote: "looks like everyone has their July list...now the wait for July 1...happy reading!"

Awesome! No repicks - I love when that happens!!"

I know, right!? All together a great month!

Ashley wrote: "Hello Aminko,

Sorry for doing this so last minute I had a really busy week/weekend.

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

Hi Ashley,

No worries. The selection was worth waiting for. Thankfully I have a few days to decide where to start. Oh boy!!!!

I have just finished The Mistake by Elle Kennedy so The Score is tempting but your suggestion of Love Is Blind or A Sorceress of His Own or also hard to pass up. I may have to take some vacation days and read the lot!!!

Enjoy your July reading!

Shelby

I have finished A Court of Thorns and Roses and loved it 5 stars and I added it to my favorite shelf. Thanks

07/05/16
Loved this book, wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did, it had a few flaws but they were forgivable. Love an unexpected find!

07/06/16
In my review I mentioned this, but it is worth repeating! I was not expecting to really like this novel because I am not one who really likes Western or Cowboys but this is the second Linda Howard novel I have read and I am hooked! I want to read much more from her. Also, there was a few moments where I felt like it was a Western Snow White story haha!

07/06/16
Finished my third pick! I thought it was pretty funny and lighthearted but it started a little slow for me. I feel like Sophie Kinsella is good but not my favourite.

Rebecca
I'm enjoying my picks so far and have finished 3 books and I'm working on my 4th.

Drawn to You 7/1/16 ★★★★ It was a fun quick read with some very good hot scenes.

Kincaid 7/4/16 ★★★ I love a good MC book! This was a different kind of MC made up of former military that are now like private special ops. It was a good story for the most part but I struggled with certain elements of it. Overall I enjoyed it and will probably read the next book in the series.

Croc's Return 7/5/16 ★★★ An interesting shifter series by Eve Langlais. I was drawn to it because I have never read a crocodile shifter stories before! It was a fun read but for some reason it didn't flow very smoothly. I just felt there could be more development in certain areas but I enjoyed the unique shifter world created. I'm not giving up I plan to read the next one too.

Jody wrote: "Rebecca
I'm enjoying my picks so far and have finished 3 books and I'm working on my 4th.

Drawn to You 7/1/16 ★★★★ It was a fun quick read with some very good hot scenes.

[book:Ki..."

Im Glad you liked them

Shelby

I finished Mirror Image yesterday and gave it 4 stars

Hi, KarenH. Thank you for your picks. I finished Come Monday. And gave it 5 stars. I really like it :)

MountainKat I read and it wasn't as good as but gave it 3.5 stars

☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "MountainKat I read and it wasn't as good as but gave it 3.5 stars"

Well, that's too bad, I haven't gotten to it yet. But I had high hopes for it - I'll keep an open mind though. =)

Finished my fourth pick 07/07/16 SOOOO GOOD!!! I had taken a hiatus on books about WWII because it is hard to hear about and you usually know the characters you love will die so awfully and for no real reason. It's hard to read about but this one was probably one of the best on the topic. I loved the POV it was just different enough that it is a story I will remember for years to come.

Finished Night Embrace 4 stars

Finished my 5th pick! 07/13/16
I love this cover and I thought the book was good even though a bit predictable. Enjoyed the characters and love books with magic in them! not bad!!

Hello Ravenbleu-
I'm on my third pick.
Thanks so much for selecting . You've helped me rekindle my love for Rachel Gibson.
I also read . I will be reading the rest of this series.
And to all others who have posted their books, thanks. I've been able to add some awesome looking books.
Happy reading for the rest of the month!