Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Hi Pam! I plan to work on your picks tonight.

Hello Ezinwanyi, I hope you find something from this list.

1. George Washington was the first President of the United States.
TBR: first in a series
New: standalone

2.Washington was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War leading the US to eventual victory.
TBR: military character
New: military character

3. George had wooden teeth.
TBR: mostly white cover
New: mostly white cover

4. Washington has been memorialized on coins, dollar bills, monuments, a state, cities and towns.
TBR: small town
New: small town (you have read book 1)

5. George says he can't tell a lie.
TBR: the title says it all. Lies
New: tree on the cover

6. Washington was born in 1732 in the colony of Virginia
TBR: Outdoor scene cover
New: Outdoor scene

7. Washington presided over the 1787 Convention that established the US Constitution.
TBR: military
New: military

8. George's birthday is February 22.
TBR: Feb 2017
New: Feb 2013

Happy Reading

Hi MountainKat: Here are your picks for the month:

1. George Washington was the first President of the United States.
He served as president from 1789-1797 and as president was responsible for establishing many of the precedents still used today in the presidency such as the cabinet system and the term Mr. President.
🎂 Recommend a book that is the first in a series or a stand alone book.

TBR: (First In Series)
NEW: (First in Series)

2. Washington was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War leading the US to eventual victory.
In 1976, George Washington was posthumously appointed to General of the Armies of the United States, restoring his position as the highest ranking officer in US history.
🎂 Recommend a book with a military character (current or former) or where some kind of battle takes place. This could be a physical battle between countries, individual or group factions, or non-physical battles that involves war of words (courtroom, business, etc). Or recommend a book with a character who likes to win their battles.

TBR: (Battle of Wills)
NEW: (Battle of wills)

3. George had wooden teeth.
Not really. He did suffer from dental issues for most of his life and had several sets of false teeth made, including a set made from human teeth (eew) but never from wood. Most of his sets were made from ivory.
🎂 Recommend a book where you can see teeth on the cover (human or animal) or a book with a mostly white cover.

TBR: (White Cover)
NEW: (White Cover)


4. Washington has been memorialized on coins, dollar bills, monuments, a state, cities and towns.
Oh, and the seat of a nation. There are 31 states who have a town, city or other municipality using a form of Washington's name and there also 31 states that have at least one monument of Washington.
🎂 Recommend a book that has money or a statue on the cover or takes place in a small town. Or recommend a book written by an author with the first or last name of George or Washington or who is from a place called Washington.

TBR: (Small Town)
NEW: (Small Town)

5. George says he can't tell a lie.
As a young boy, he was accused of chopping down his father's favorite cherry tree. When asked about it he allegedly stated, "I can't tell a lie, Pa." This story was first shared in a biography of Washington after his death. There has been much debate as to whether the story and George's admission is true. No one has been able to prove or disprove it's veracity, however. One should hope the story about being unable to lie isn't a lie!
🎂 Recommend a book with a tree on the cover or where lying is involved.

TBR: (Lies)
NEW: or (Think both contain some sort of lies)

6. Washington was born in 1732 in the colony of Virginia
His family was a moderately prosperous family of the Virginia gentry, of "middling rank" rather than one of the leading planter families. He started his career as a surveyor at the age 17 and did this until his military appointment in 1753. Surveying was his passion, however, and he did this off and on until 1799 and was an active member of the Freemasons until his death.
🎂 Recommend a book that takes place in the US south or where a character works with their hands or works outdoors or there is an outdoor scene on the cover.
TBR:
NEW: (Handyman)

7. Washington presided over the 1787 Convention that established the US Constitution.
It was his vision that the country needed a strong federal government as a unifying force to bring the states together. This was not a popular position (and still isn't today) but he prevailed and the Constitution was ratified by all 13 colonies.
🎂 Recommend a book with a politician character or a character who works as a government employee (post office, clerks, courts, any military, police, firefighters, park rangers, etc) or is a very persuasive person.
TBR:
NEW: or

8. George's birthday is February 22.
At the time of his birth, the British empire was using the Julian calendar which places his birthday as February 11, 1731. But with the adoption of the Gregorian calendar in 1752, his birthday is rightfully noted on my birthday, February 22.
🎂 Recommend a book where someone has a birthday or a celebration takes place, has a publish date in February of any year or on the 22nd of any month.

TBR: (Published in February)

NEW: or (Published in February)

Hope you find something you enjoy :)

Thanks for the picks Nicole, think I have some of your new picks on my kindle already.

I would definitely recommend Miss Mechanic by the way as I am reading it and loving it myself.

Fran wrote: "Hi Nancy H!
I hope you find something here you like :)

1. First President
TBR: Simple Need- 1st in series- short and smexy!
New: Wait for Me- the FAC for Feb.!

2..."

Fran,
These look great! Thank you! It will be hard to pick a starting point because I want to read them all!

Hi Kathy D,
Here are your picks. If you don't see anything you like, please let me know and I can give you some more. Many on your TBR matched these categories, so it was hard to pick just a few! I've tried to give you a variety but there are a couple of the same authors from the ones on your list. I hope that's okay.

1st/standalone:
1st in series: Down on Me
Standalone: Since You've Been Gone

Military/battle:
Military man (SEAL) - Protecting Caroline
Battle/Turf War - Dark Lover

Teeth/White:
Both have white on cover - For You and The Wedding Audition

Money/Statue/Small Town:
Both of these are in a small town: Till Death and Summer at Seaside Cove

Tree/Lies:
Tree on cover in background - Save a Truck, Ride a Redneck
Character who tells lies - Come Away with Me

U.S. South/works with hands/outdoors:
Takes place in South - The Scent of Jasmine
Works with hands - Man at Work
Outdoor scene on cover - The Will

Government employee/persuasive character:
Government employee (FBI) - Sex, Lies & Sweet Tea
Persuasive character - Release Me

Birthday/celebration/February
A wedding celebration - Coco Pinchard's Big Fat Tipsy Wedding
Book published in February - Wild Fever

Happy Reading!

~KarenH~ wrote: "Ok Sonja, here you go! I hope you find some here that are just what you're looking for!


1. George Washington was the first President of the United States.
🎂 Recommend a book that is the first in ..."

Super excited, Karen, thank you!!! I already have several on hold and a couple just added to the Kindle. Now to finish January.....

Getting on to your picks now, HeatherMarie!

Alright Grace...I was finally able to finish your picks today!
All of the new picks are from my 5-star favorites shelf...I hope you enjoy what you choose to read!

George Washington was the first President of the United States.
Tall, Tatted and Tempting, Tammy Falkner — first in a (great) series (tbr)
The Hard Truth About Sunshine, Sawyer Bennett — stand-alone book (new)

Washington was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War leading the US to eventual victory.
The Darkest Hour, Maya Banks — character is former military (tbr)
The Chief, Monica McCarty — features (physical and non-physical) battles (new)

George had wooden teeth.
First Grave on the Right, Darynda Jones — white cover (tbr)
Friend-Zoned, Belle Aurora — teeth on the cover (new)

Washington has been memorialized on coins, dollar bills, monuments, a state, cities and towns.
Untamed, Pamela Clare — set in a small town (tbr)
The Restorer, Amanda Stevens — statue on the cover (new)

George says he can’t tell a lie.
Unlawful Contact, Pamela Clare — includes lying (tbr)
Midnight Rescue, Elle Kennedy — tree on the cover (new)

Washington was born in 1732 in the colony of Virginia.
Spider’s Bite, Jennifer Estep — set in the south (tbr)
How to Howl at the Moon, Eli Easton — outdoor scene on the cover (new)

Washington presided over the 1787 Convention that established the US Constitution.
Her Forbidden Hero, Laura Kaye — features a character who was formerly Army Special Forces (tbr)
Naked in Death, J.D. Robb — features a very persuasive Roarke (new)

George’s birthday is February 22.
Make Me, Sir, Cherise Sinclair — published in February (tbr)
Zeus, Kamery Solomon — published on February 22, 2013 (new)

Nancy H wrote: "Hi Kathy D,
Here are your picks. If you don't see anything you like, please let me know and I can give you some more. Many on your TBR matched these categories, so it was hard to pick just a few! ..."

Nancy those authors are on my shelf for a reason, so it is absolutely OK that you picked multiple books from one author! =) I am very much looking forward to my old favorites and the new discoveries you picked out!

Carrie wrote: "Hello Ezinwanyi, I hope you find something from this list.

1. George Washington was the first President of the United States.
TBR: first in a series
New: [bookcover:Nig..."

Thank you for these great picks :D

HeatherMarie,

Well it only took me all day, but here you go at last!
1. 🎂 Recommend a book that is the first in a series or a standalone book.
TBR: Royally Screwed (1st in series)
NEW: The One In My Heart (Standalone and good!)


2. 🎂 Recommend a book with a military character (current or former) or where some kind of battle takes place. This could be a physical battle between countries, individual or group factions, or non-physical battles that involves war of words (courtroom, business, etc). Or recommend a book with a character who likes to win their battles.
NEW: The Warlord's Wife (epic Norse battles – think Vikings or The Last Kingdom!)
NEW: Worth the Fall (Military and a good one!)


3. 🎂 Recommend a book where you can see teeth on the cover (human or animal) or a book with a mostly white cover.
TBR/NEW: The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires (Teeth! Also a good book!)
NEW: An American Duchess (White cover and so good!)


4. 🎂 Recommend a book that has money or a statue on the cover or takes place in a small town. Or recommend a book written by an author with the first or last name of George or Washington or who is from a place called Washington.
TBR: Dirty Billionaire (money)
NEW: Idol (Small town in the beginning – just read this and LOVED it so had to find room for it on your PIFM list!)


5. 🎂 Recommend a book with a tree on the cover or where lying is involved.
TBR: Beneath This Mask (lies)
TBR: City of Lies (Lies… obviously)


6. 🎂 Recommend a book that takes place in the US south or where a character works with their hands or works outdoors or there is an outdoor scene on the cover.
TBR: The Surgeon (Canadian military)
NEW: A Knight in Shining Armor (Outdoor scene and one of my faves!)


7. 🎂 Recommend a book with a politician character or a character who works as a government employee (post office, clerks, courts, any military, police, firefighters, park rangers, etc) or is a very persuasive person.
TBR: While You Were Mine (Military and looks good!)
NEW: The King's Courtesan (government employee – surprisingly good read!)


8. 🎂 Recommend a book where someone has a birthday or a celebration takes place, has a publish date in February of any year or on the 22nd of any month.
TBR: Dare to Run (Feb publish)
NEW: Rainshadow Road (Friday Harbor) (Feb publish – saw you read the first book of the series, Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor and I wanna suggest continuing. I loved the series, but Christmas Eve wasn’t the best one. I thought #2 and #3 were better)

Happy reading!

Sonja wrote: "HeatherMarie,

Well it only took me all day, but here you go at last!
1. 🎂 Recommend a book that is the first in a series or a standalone book.
TBR: Royally Screwed (1st in series..."

Thanks Sonja- I'm so excited for February now!!❤️

Ashley wrote: "LaurLa wrote: "Ashley wrote: "A Lincoln all the way."

Do you have a preferred shelf, Ashley?"

Just my To-read shelf"

Hi Ashley!

We don't have a lot of readings in common so it took me a couple of days to decide over your monthly picks. I tried to do a bit of research and chose books in your favourite genres. In case you don't see anything interesting, just let me know and I will try to better match your preferences.

1. Recommend a book that is the first in a series or a stand alone book.

TBR First Year first book in a series
NEW Truth or Beard first book in a series > Brilliant series from Penny Reid



2. Recommend a book with a military character (current or former) or where some kind of battle takes place. Or recommend a book with a character who likes to win their battles.

TBR Fighting Redemption military character > I found it in your to-read-or-not-to-read list (I hope this is OK). It's quite a tear-jerker, but I really loved it.
NEW Dear Aaron military character > slow burn romance from Mariana Zapata. It's long but I totally devoured it!



3. Recommend a book where you can see teeth on the cover (human or animal) or a book with a mostly white cover.

TBR Confess mostly white cover
NEW Year One mostly white cover



4. Recommend a book that has money or a statue on the cover or takes place in a small town. Or recommend a book written by an author with the first or last name of George or Washington or who is from a place called Washington.

TBR Demon Hunting in the Deep South author's last name is George
NEW Move the Sun takes place in a small town > first installment of a brilliant series



5. Recommend a book with a tree on the cover or where lying is involved.

TBR Julia's Chocolates tree on the cover
NEW Low Red Moon tree on the cover



6. Recommend a book that takes place in the US south or where a character works with their hands or works outdoors or there is an outdoor scene on the cover.

TBR Things I Can't Forget outdoor scene on the cover
NEW To Whisper Her Name set in Tennessee



7. Recommend a book with a politician character or a character who works as a government employee (post office, clerks, courts, any military, police, firefighters, park rangers, etc) or is a very persuasive person.

TBR Playing with Fire mc is a firefighter
NEW Mouth to Mouth MC is a police detective



8. Recommend a book where someone has a birthday or a celebration takes place, has a publish date in February of any year or on the 22nd of any month.

TBR Angel's Halo published in February 2014
NEW Earls Just Want to Have Fun published in February 2015

Danielle Gypsy Soul,

Here are your picks. Happy reading!

1. George Washington was the first President of the United States.

TBR - Accidentally Hers by Jamie Beck Accidentally Hers
New - Should've Said No by Tracy March Should've Said No

2. Washington was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War leading the US to eventual victory.

TBR - Stray Home by Edith Scott Stray Home
New - Infatuation by Melissa Schroeder Infatuation

3. George had wooden teeth.

TBR - Twisted Truths by Rebecca Zanetti Twisted Truths
New - Under the Mistletoe by Mary Balough Under the Mistletoe

4. Washington has been memorialized on coins, dollar bills, monuments, a state, cities and towns.

TBR - Long Shadows by Kate Sherwood Long Shadows
New - Finding Home by Sloane Kennedy Finding Home

5. George says he can't tell a lie.

TBR - Devil in the Spring by Lisa Kleypas Devil in Spring
New - Love and Other Lies by Madeline Ash Love & Other Lies

6. Washington was born in 1732 in the colony of Virginia

TBR - Spies Like Us by Kathy Ivan Spies Like Us
New - Foolish Expectations by Alison Bliss Foolish Expectations

7. Washington presided over the 1787 Convention that established the US Constitution.

TBR - Midnight Quest by Lisa Marie Rice Midnight Quest
New - Breaking Free by Teresa J Reasor Breaking Free

8. George's birthday is February 22.

TBR - Overtime by T.S. McKinney Overtime
New - More than the Ball by Brandon Restone More Than the Ball

Courtney I should be finish with your picks later tonight.

Hi Snowflakemood- I'll get your picks up later today.

Thanks, Carmen! I can't wait!

Hello Carina,

My laptop broke so I am doing this on my iPad and will have to save very frequently and then edit. At the end all your picks will be up I promise 😊

1. Washington was the first president.
Simply irresistible by Jill Shavis (TBR)- first in a series
The wall of Winnipeg and me by Mariana Zapata (New) - standalone great book.



2. Washington was the commander and chief.
Hard Justice by Lori Foster (TBR) - MMA fighter
The Wedding Journey by Carla Kelly (TBR)- this is a lovely book about a military doctor.



3. George had wooden teeth.
An Alaskan Wedding by Belle Calhoun (TBR) - white cover.
The Bride by Julie Garwood (New) - white cover



4. Washington has been memorialized.
These Old Shades Georgette Heyer (New) - George in the authors name.



5. George says he can't tell a lie.
The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks (TBR) - tree on cover
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks (New) - tree on cover



6. Washington was born in Virginia.
Luke's Ride by Helen Deprima (TBR) - outdoor scene
Love is blind by lynsay sands (New) - outdoor scene



7. Washington presided over the constitution.
Coust gaurd courtship by Lisa cox carter (TBR) - government employee



8. George birthday is February 22.
You say it first by Susan Mallery (TBR) - published August 22
The Plan by Salsbury Qwen (New) - published in February.

For Siobhan!!! I hope I did okay - I'm not much of a MM reader, but I tried to find a couple you haven't read :-)


1. George Washington was the first President of the United States.
🎂TBR: Firelight - Kristen Callihan ~ first in series
🎂NEW: The Merzetti Effect - Norah Wilson ~ first in series - a kind of different take on vampires


2. Washington was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War leading the US to eventual victory.
🎂TBR: Catching Captain Nash - Anna Campbell ~ he is a former naval officer, plus he seems like he likes to win
🎂NEW: I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier - Crystal Rose ~ military - one of the few MM that I've read and can actually recommend :-)


3. George had wooden teeth.
🎂TBR: A Week to Be Wicked - Tessa Dare ~ white cover
🎂NEW: Marriage Most Scandalous - Johanna Lyndsey ~ white cover


4. Washington has been memorialized on coins, dollar bills, monuments, a state, cities and towns.
🎂TBR: Sweet Disorder - Rose Lerner ~ small town (I think..)
🎂NEW: The Stone Prince - Gena Showalter ~ statue


5. George says he can't tell a lie.
🎂TBR: More Than a Duke - Christi Caldwell ~ trees
🎂NEW: The Duke and I - Julia Quinn ~ trees


6. Washington was born in 1732 in the colony of Virginia.
🎂TBR: To Charm a Naughty Countess - Theresa Romain ~ outdoor scene
🎂NEW: The Current Between Us - Kindle Alexander ~ works with hands


7. Washington presided over the 1787 Convention that established the US Constitution.
🎂TBR: The President's Lover - Rebecca Lee ~ politician (I assume…)
🎂NEW: Lady in Waiting - Denise Domning ~ politician characters (the queen for sure!)


8. George's birthday is February 22.
🎂TBR: Clockwork Heart - Heidi Cullinan ~ pubbed February
🎂NEW: In the Thrill of the Night - Candice Hern ~ pubbed February

HeatherMarie wrote: "LaurLa February Picks
Hey LaurLa! Tried to keep your picks contemporary with an emphasis on suspense & mystery. Hope you find something good to read!

1. First President
TBR: [book:Abraca-Uh-Oh!|16..."

Thanks, HeatherMarie!! These look great! Looking forward to trying a couple of the new ones!

Ashley wrote: "Hello Carina,

My laptop broke so I am doing this on my iPad and will have to save very frequently and then edit. At the end all your picks will be up I promise 😊

1. Washington was the first presi..."

Hi Ashley- Great Picks! I'm looking forward to reading and trying some new ones!

LaurLa wrote: "For Siobhan!!! I hope I did okay - I'm not much of a MM reader, but I tried to find a couple you haven't read :-)


1. George Washington was the first President of the United States.
🎂TBR: [book:F..."

Hey LaurLa! Those look absolutely amazing. So many books that I'm absolutely thrilled to pick up! Thank you so much! :D

Hi Pam~ Here are you picks:

1.🎂 Recommend a book that is the first in a series or a stand alone book.
The Sea of Tranquility (TBR)
Burn for Me (New)

2. 🎂 Recommend a book with a military character (current or former) or where some kind of battle takes place. This could be a physical battle between countries, individual or group factions, or non-physical battles that involves war of words (courtroom, business, etc). Or recommend a book with a character who likes to win their battles.
Lover Eternal (TBR)
Defying the Odds (New)

3. 🎂 Recommend a book where you can see teeth on the cover (human or animal) or a book with a mostly white cover.
Confess (TBR)
Win Some, Lose Some (New)

4. 🎂 Recommend a book that has money or a statue on the cover or takes place in a small town. Or recommend a book written by an author with the first or last name of George or Washington or who is from a place called Washington.
The Sweetest Thing(TBR)
Summer at Mustang Ridge (New)

5. 🎂 Recommend a book with a tree on the cover or where lying is involved.
Everything and the Moon (TBR)
Love Is Blind (New)

6. 🎂 Recommend a book that takes place in the US south or where a character works with their hands or works outdoors or there is an outdoor scene on the cover.
Wild Heat (TBR)
Summer Breeze (New)

7. 🎂 Recommend a book with a politician character or a character who works as a government employee (post office, clerks, courts, any military, police, firefighters, park rangers, etc) or is a very persuasive person.
At Grave's End (TBR)
Justice for Mackenzie (New)

8. 🎂 Recommend a book where someone has a birthday or a celebration takes place, has a publish date in February of any year or on the 22nd of any month.
Finding Mr. Wrong (TBR)
Fix You (New)

☘KathyD☘ wrote: "Alright Grace...I was finally able to finish your picks today!
All of the new picks are from my 5-star favorites shelf...I hope you enjoy what you choose to read!

George Washington was the first P..."

Thanks for the picks! I can't wait to get started reading.

Courtney here are picks for you. Hope you find some great books to read.

1. 🎂 George Washington was the first President of the United States.
TBR: The Duchess Deal
NEW: The One & Only (stand alone)

 
2. 🎂 Washington was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War leading the US to eventual victory.
NEW: Marcus
TBR: The Hating Game (characters who like to win battles)
 

3. 🎂George had wooden teeth.
TBR:  Year One
NEW: High-Risk Fever


4. 🎂  Washington has been memorialized on coins, dollar bills, monuments, a state, cities and towns.
TBR: Royally Raised  
NEW: The Billionaire Wins the Game


5. 🎂 George says he can't tell a lie.
TBR: Cold-Hearted Rake
NEW:  Blood Vow


6. 🎂 Washington was born in 1732 in the colony of Virginia
TBR: Falling For A Stranger 
NEW: Lost and Found Sisters (MC is a chef)


7. 🎂 Washington presided over the 1787 Convention that established the US Constitution.
NEW: The Unsung Hero (military)
NEW: Cuffed (police officer)


8. 🎂George's birthday is February 22.
TBR: My Not So Perfect Life (Feb published) 
NEW: Room for You (22nd of Oct)


Happy reading!

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

1. George Washington was the first President of the United States.
TBR ~ I Heart New York by..."

Thanks for the picks. Love them :-)

Snowflakemood wrote: "Ashley wrote: "LaurLa wrote: "Ashley wrote: "A Lincoln all the way."

Do you have a preferred shelf, Ashley?"

Just my To-read shelf"

Hi Ashley!

We don't have a lot of readings in common so it to..."

Thank you for my picks!

☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Courtney here are picks for you. Hope you find some great books to read.

1. 🎂 George Washington was the first President of the United States.
TBR: The Duchess Deal
NEW: [book:The..."

Thank you SO much for my picks. Such a good mix! I'm a little more excited than my male ego is willing to admit publically, but let me just say, I've already downloaded a few of the books (probably more quickly than I should have).

I hope to make my inaugural picker proud! :-)

Elke wrote: "OMG! These picks are fabulous!! I added pretty much all of them to my never ending TBR!!
I will let you know what I read as the month goes along! Thanks so much!!"

Yay, I'm so glad you liked them!

Romanticbookworm wrote: "Hi MountainKat: Here are your picks for the month:"

Wow, great picks! I hope I can get to a bunch of them!!

No problem MountainKat. Hope you enjoy them :).

Hi Snowflakemood. Here are some selections for your consideration this month.

First in series. TBR New

Some sort of battle TBR New

Teeth/White Cover TBR New

Small town TBR New

Lying/Tree TBR

Outdoors TBR New

FBI/Police TBR New

Published in February TBR New

Hope something catches your eye. Had to do m/m off your TBR as I have almost no personal recommendations.

I'm working on Jenny's picks now, I'm trying to help my daughter with her science fair project and its like pulling teeth

February 2018 PIFM - Picking Rules🎂🎂

1. 🎂 Recommend a book that is the first in a series or a stand alone book.
- Catch My Fall by Ella Fox
- Rock the Heart by Michelle A. Valentine



2. 🎂 Recommend a book with a military character (current or former) or where some kind of battle takes place. This could be a physical battle between countries, individual or group factions, or non-physical battles that involves war of words (courtroom, business, etc). Or recommend a book with a character who likes to win their battles.
- Virgin River by Robyn Carr *NEW* - Military
- Dark Lover by J.R. Ward - *NEW* - Likes to win their battles



3. 🎂 Recommend a book where you can see teeth on the cover (human or animal) or a book with a mostly white cover.
- Cinder & Ella by Kelly Oram
- Hate Story by Nicole Williams – Mostly White Cover



4. 🎂 Recommend a book that has money or a statue on the cover or takes place in a small town. Or recommend a book written by an author with the first or last name of George or Washington or who is from a place called Washington.
- Moon Called by Patricia Briggs - *NEW* – Set in Washington State
- Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper - *NEW* – Small Town



5. 🎂 Recommend a book with a tree on the cover or where lying is involved.
- The Good Wife Strikes Back by Elizabeth Buchan – *NEW* - Tree on Cover
- The Gatecrasher by Madeleine Wickham - *NEW* - Lying



6. 🎂 Recommend a book that takes place in the US south or where a character works with their hands or works outdoors or there is an outdoor scene on the cover.
- Tourist Season by Carl Hiaasen – Set in US South
- Hard as It Gets by Laura Kaye – Works with Hands
- With This Heart by R.S. Grey – Outdoor Scene on Cover



7. 🎂 Recommend a book with a politician character or a character who works as a government employee (post office, clerks, courts, any military, police, firefighters, park rangers, etc) or is a very persuasive person.
- Naked in Death by J.D. Robb – Police
- Mister O by Lauren Blakely – Persuasive Person



8. 🎂 Recommend a book where someone has a birthday or a celebration takes place, has a publish date in February of any year or on the 22nd of any month.
- Fated by Benedict Jacka – Published Feb of 2012
- Off to Be the Wizard by Scott Meyer – Published 3/22/2013

Pam wrote: "Hi Snowflakemood. Here are some selections for your consideration this month.

First in series. TBR New

Some sort of battl..."

Thank you Pam, awesome picks!

Suzanne wrote: "February 2018 PIFM - Picking Rules🎂🎂

1. 🎂 Recommend a book that is the first in a series or a stand alone book.
- Catch My Fall by Ella Fox
- [book:Rock the Heart|..."

Thank you, Suzanne! I see several I will definitely read in February! Looking forward to it!

Thanks, everyone, for getting their picks done! What a great month :-) Only a couple more days and we can all dig into them!!

Courtney wrote: "☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Courtney here are picks for you. Hope you find some great books to read.

1. 🎂 George Washington was the first President of the United States.
TBR: ..."

Hahahaha that's great. :D

Nancy H wrote: "Fran,
These look great! Thank you! It will be hard to pick a starting point because I want to read them all!"

Yay! I hope you find a few goodies!

Hey PIFM Lovers! Do you know what is more fun that participating in the PIFM? Hosting the PIFM! I have openings for hosts later in the year. If you have been participating, you already know how things work - you just get to add your own creative spin for the month. =)

If you are interested or have any questions, send me a PM and let's chat!

Hi Courtney,

I've started on your picks and will update this post throughout the month as I make my way through them.

US Constitution
🎂 TBR: Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh (02/02) ★★★ - I'm fully invested the Guild Hunter world and this is the first book about one of the Seven. It fed my curiosity and and answered some of my questions.

Colony of Virginia
🎂 TBR: Miss Mechanic by Emma Hart (10/02) ★★ - not exactly what I anticipated with the characters taking the love/hate thing a little too far.

Wooden Teeth
🎂 TBR: Talking Dirty With the Boss by Jackie Ashenden (18/02) ★★★ - a nice and easy conclusion to this series.

MountainKat....

Finished my first pick and my first 5 star this year! OMG!! Absolutely loved it! This was NEW to me and I am so glad you recommended it to me!!



On to pick #2!!

Hi Danielle Gypsy Soul!

I finished The French Have a Word for It from your list for me. It was a shorter story I had lingering on my tbr. I loved it! Thanks so much for the push to get it off of my tbr. I am recovering from the flu and can't read anything too long right now, so I thought I would try this one. So glad I did!

I'm going to read Five Dares next, one of your new titles for me. It just came in from the library website and I'm excited to start it (it might take me longer to finish right now though :)

Hi Grace
I just finished . A solid 4 star read for me I was pleasantly surprised at how good this book was. As a cancer survivor myself Mari Carr absolutely nailed all the emotions. Good story, hot sex, great characters. I will definitely be reading more in the series. I'm not sure I ever would have picked this up without your recommendation. Hope to read more but definitely enjoyed the last 2 hours!

Elke wrote: "MountainKat....

Finished my first pick and my first 5 star this year! OMG!! Absolutely loved it! This was NEW to me and I am so glad you recommended it to me!!"

Yay, I'm glad you loved it!! I did too!

Chiara I have finished my first pick My Cousin Rachel I found it somewhat predictable but so well written.

I just finished Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare and my only question is, why have I waited so long to read something by this author? OMG, this book was fantastic, thank you so much Diane for recommending this book to me. I loved it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stars and will definitely be picking up the rest of the series :)

Sarah wrote: "I just finished Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare and my only question is, why have I waited so long to read something by this author? OMG, this book was fantastic, ..."

I felt exactly the same way when someone recommended it to me about a year ago. Glad you loved it.

MountainKat,


Finished my 2nd pick....another NEW to me and another great one!!



On to #3!!